Orange Shirt Monday

Monday, September 30, 2024

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. 

Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.

On September 30, we encourage all Canadians to wear orange to honour the thousands of Survivors of residential schools.

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Last Night's Sleep
6 hr 43 min

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Today's Forecast

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. High 25. Humidex 30. UV index 5 or moderate.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 14°C.

Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk

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Today's Journal 

12:00 pm - Food Basics grocery pick-up.

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Today's Daily Affirmations

https://www.dailymotivation.site/affirmations

* I celebrate my efforts.

* I allow myself to rest in the mystery.

* I am in a place of acceptance.

* I handle difficult moments with patience.

* I am capable of making rational decisions in stressful situations.

* I am slowly overcoming everything that scares me.

* Fantastic opportunities are opening up for me.

* I experience miracles all the time.

* I am feeling joyous and hopeful today.

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Today's Exercise 

8:54 am - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Tickles
22 minutes / 1719 steps / 1.08 km

2:26 pm - "Mowed Front Yard"
30 minutes / 1707 steps / 1.16 km

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Today's Total Steps: 

9216

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Showery Sunday

Sunday, September 29, 2024

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Last Night's Sleep
6 hr 42 min

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Today's Forecast

Today: Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. High 23°C. Humidex 30°C. UV index 4 or moderate.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 15°C.

Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk

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Today's Journal 

I never completed the September 30-Day Declutter Challenge. I had just started when Dennis got so sick that I couldn't continue. So I'm going to start over again. 

Shoes & Coats - Day 1

Kitchen Counters - Day 2

Fridge - Day 3

Pantry - Day 4

Cleaning Supplies - Day 5

Closet - Day 6

Underwear & Socks - Day 7

Bags - Day 8

Dresser Drawers - Day 9

Bedside Table - Day 10

Medicine Cabinet - Day 11

Makeup and Face Creams - Day 12

Bathroom - Day 13

Jewelry & Hair Tools - Day 14

Towels, Blankets and Sheets - Day 15

Junk Drawer - Day 16

Food Storage Containers - Day 17

Kitchen - Day 18

Serving Dishes - Day 19

Kitchen Cabinets - Day 20

Office - Day 21

Craft Supplies - Day 22

Storage Areas - Day 23

Garage - Day 24

Car - Day 25

Paper - Day 26

Kid's Bedrooms - Day 27

Toys - Day 28 

Books and knickknacks - Day 29

 - Day 30

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Today's Daily Affirmations

https://www.dailymotivation.site/affirmations

* I am open to feeling everything.

* I trust myself to get through this.

* I love to share my gifts with others.

* I choose to move forward from a place of trust.

* I release all the stuck energy in my body.

* I choose to pause and breathe.

* I feel gratitude and ease in my heart.

* I reclaim all the things I love about my life.

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Today's Exercise 

9:15 am - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Tickles
24 minutes / 1444 steps / 1 km

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Today's Total Steps: 

5163

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Soggy Saturday

Saturday, September 28, 2024

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Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 1 min

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Today's Forecast

Today: Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h this morning. High 22°C. Humidex 29°C. UV index 4 or moderate.

Tonight: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low 17°C.

Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk

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Today's Journal 

Something

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Today's Daily Affirmations

https://www.dailymotivation.site/affirmations

* I feel more alive than ever.

* I am so thankful for this massive breakthrough.

* My simple life brings me so much joy.

* I live each day in a relaxed way.

* I can work around my limitations.

* My current situation is a catalyst for positive change.

* I have the power to stop negative thoughts in their tracks.

* I embrace a new way of life. 

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Today's Exercise 

"Name"
 minutes /  steps

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Today's Total Steps: 

3156

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Frantic Friday

Friday, September 27, 2024

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Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 6 min

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Today's Forecast

Today: Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 24°C. Humidex 29°C. UV index 6 or high.

Tonight: Mainly cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 19°C.

Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk

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Today's Journal 

The amount of paperwork that needs to be done after your spouse dies is enormous. It's confusing and quite stressful. I've spent a LOT of time in line-ups at government offices to hand in documents, and waiting on-line and on the phone. 

2:35 pm - Service Ontario, Scott & Vine

ARGH!!!

Dealing with Service Ontario is always such a hassle. When it was finally my turn I handed over all the documents to change the car registration over, she told me that she can't accept my copy of the will ... she needs the original or a notarized copy.

Nobody else complained about the copy I had. When we had our wills done they gave us this copy to put in the safe and kept the originals on file at the lawyer's office.

The clerk at Service Ontario wouldn't said I have to go to the lawyer's office and either get a notarized copy or the original. I called the lawyer's office and of course they're going to charge me for it. I don't know how much they're going to charge but I was told it could be as much as $100 or more. What a rip off.

I'm kind of upset with the lawyer's office. If they were going to keep the original on file they should have given us and notarized copy in the first place.

Argh. They sure don't make it easy for a grieving person that just lost their spouse.  

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Today's Daily Affirmations

https://www.dailymotivation.site/affirmations

* I make good decisions under pressure.

* I invite therapeutic experiences into my life.

* I always receive help when I need it.

* I work well with others.

* I accept where I am now.

* I am able to see things as they are.

* New options are opening up to me.

* My higher self guides me towards the right path in every situation.

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Today's Exercise 

"Name"
 minutes /  steps

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Today's Total Steps: 

5635

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Thyroid Thursday

Thursday, September 26, 2024

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Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 27 min

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Today's Forecast

Today: Partly Cloudy. High 23°C. Humidex 26°C. UV index 5 or moderate.

Tonight: Mainly clear. Low 12°C.

Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk

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Today's Journal 

10:00 am - Service Ontario, Virgil

3:15 pm - Niagara Health Hospital, thyroid ultrasound

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Today's Daily Affirmations

https://www.dailymotivation.site/affirmations

* I navigate each day with authenticity.

* I invite a sense of meaning into my life.

* I am uncovering the layers of who I am.

* I am in touch with my inherent creative power.

* My choices are empowering.

* I harness my own inner wisdom.

* I am worthy of receiving kindness and love.

* I am thriving in every area of my life.

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Today's Exercise 

8:59 am - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Tickles
24 minutes / 1758 steps / 1.07 km

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Today's Total Steps: 

8405

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Watery Wednesday

Wednesday, September 26, 2024

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Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 27 min

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Today's Forecast

Today: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light late this afternoon. High 23°C. Humidex 29°C. UV index 4 or moderate.

Tonight: Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Low 18°C.

Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk

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Today's Journal 

Something

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Today's Daily Affirmations

https://www.dailymotivation.site/affirmations

* Grace and compassion are available to me on my low days.

* I have great strength within me.

* I am thankful for my partner who listens without judgment.

* I surrender to the process of healing.

* I am creating space for deeper healing.

* I stay centered no matter what comes my way.

* I embrace the learning process.

* I am ready to face the day.

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Today's Exercise 

4:38 pm - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Tickles
24 minutes / 1155 steps / 0.72 km

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Today's Total Steps: 

6933

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Teary Tuesday

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

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Last Night's Sleep
6 hr 30 min

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Today's Forecast

Today: Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers or drizzle this morning. Showers beginning early this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h this morning. High 21°C. Humidex 27°C. UV index 3 or moderate.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Rain, at times heavy is expected tonight into Wednesday.

Hazard:

Total local rainfall amounts near 30 to 45 mm.

Timing:

Beginning late this afternoon or this evening tapering off through Wednesday morning.

Discussion:

Showers are expected to push into the region through the afternoon as a moisture laden system moves into the Great Lakes Basin. The showers are expected to become more widespread and heavy at times tonight along with the risk for thunderstorms as a more unstable air mass moves in. Showers will continue into Wednesday morning but are expected to become more isolated and ease off in intensity. Some areas may potentially receive in excess of 45 mm and may require to be upgraded to a rainfall warning. There still remains a high degree of uncertainty on where the heaviest rain will setup.

Tonight: Showers at times heavy with risk of a thunderstorm. Local amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h before morning. Low 18°C.

Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk

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Today's Journal 

Something

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Today's Daily Affirmations

https://www.dailymotivation.site/affirmations

* I am finally realizing my worth.

* I have some amazing qualities.

* I choose healthy relationships.

* I handle every challenge mindfully.

* I allow my breath to guide me back to the present moment.

* I am thankful for the opportunity for personal growth that my past self has offered me.

* I love how effortlessly opportunities come my way.

* I live an authentic life.

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Today's Exercise 

8:25 am - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Tickles
23 minutes / 1707 steps / 1.04 km

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Today's Total Steps: 

6856

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