The Sojourner

@TheSojourner (22364)

United States

Joined myLot 4 years ago

Unabashedly me. Will always speak my truth. Do not mistake directness w/unkindness, nor questions w/disrespect. I love life & people, but do not suffer fools.

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Today must be my day

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 16 Jul

After my flowers came from my friend on the East Coast, I got a phone call from another friend of mine. He wanted to meet so that we could have a quick chat and coffee. We met at the Barnes & Noble's bookstore, where they have a...

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A Surprise Flower Delivery Today

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 16 Jul

About a half hour ago, my doorbell rang. When I went to the door, there was a box from flowers.com on the front step. Though they are getting a good drink of water right now, since I cut the stems a little and put them in water,...

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My dinner tonight is testament to my project being alive and well

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 15 Jul

The Food Inventory Project (TFIP) it's still going strong. I have yet to write a little more but, until I get my computer back, I figured I'd give you a little update. First of all, I have not had to throw anything away, except...

the food inventory project

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Sunday Morning

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 14 Jul

It is almost noon, but it is still technically morning at 11: 30 am! I need to get up and really start my day. I couldn't fall asleep until well after 3 o'clock, and was up three hours later. I fell asleep again and woke up at...

chicken enchiladas

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Saturday night: A relaxing day

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 13 Jul

When I left today, I was on my way to go to the farmers market in Poulsbo, Washington. I did end up stopping at a church rummage sale on my way to the market. It is one of the local churches in the area that sends missionaries to...

living the good life

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Checking in on Saturday morning

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 13 Jul

I just wanted to check in to say, "Hello." After having to stay home all day while the painters were working around the outside of the home, but also painting doors, requiring me to be home all day to keep everything open so it...

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My struggles with weight and exercise are real

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 11 Jul

Note: I will be referencing weight measurements in pounds. For those of you that use the metric system, 2.2 pounds equals 1 kg. As many know, I started a weight loss Journey by exercise and diet last year, during my time away...

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Just checking in today, July 10th

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 10 Jul

Here we are, Wednesday, it is raining today here in western Washington State. Yesterday, I did get out and walked almost four miles overall, with three miles of it being done in one hour during the middle of the day. It was...

allowing others in

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Getting some vitamin D

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 9 Jul

Warning: You may want to wear sunglasses when you read this post! My heritage is primarily Swedish, Norwegian, Scottish, and English. I am quite fair-skinned, so I do not tan well. I burn. Yesterday, I set an alarm for 20...

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Tuesday before 6 am! Yesterday was a great day!

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 9 Jul

Yesterday was a very interesting day. I had very little sleep, under 2 hours, and by 8: 30 in the morning there were five or six workers up on my rooftop starting maintenance on the outside of the building. I had been showered,...

meeting new people

daily check ins

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Computer is kaput and must go to a computer hospital

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 7 Jul

After I posted my last discussion, I decided to go downstairs and turn on my computer and get on to the site and catch up with all of my notifications. I was also going to start watching another movie. Lo, and behold, this is not...

computer problems

computer is broken

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MyLot: Pathetic earnings for several days. But why? Here are my reasons.

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 7 Jul

(Note: I mean no disrespect by using this photo. It is just a funny picture that makes me laugh, and I hope you laugh, too!) I guess I shouldn't complain about the money. I have earned $0.04 in the last 3 days ($0.0016 on Friday,...

preparing for aruba

learning spanish

brushing up on my dutch

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I need a vacation on a tropical island

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 3 Jul

Oh, that's right! I forgot! I have tickets and am going to Aruba! Seventy-eight days and counting... I think I need to start taking short little trips, even a few miles away, just to start clearing my mind. I can't wait two to...

tropical island

clearing my mind

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A bath, shower, or sponge bath?

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 3 Jul

When I was a little child growing up in the early sixties, I remember taking baths on Saturday night before we went to bed. The next morning was church on Sunday. I do not remember taking a bath very often in those early days....

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Never too old for love?

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 1 Jul

It's 7:15 p.m. and I am going to shut down the computer, and get out for a walk for an hour or so. I want to hit my 6000 steps mark, which is about 3 miles (just short of 5 km). I have nearly 2000 steps so, I will only need to...

never too old for love

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Postcard from Italy

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 1 Jul

It has been great to be back to postcrossing.com, sending and receiving postcards again. I had taken a year-long break from it, much like I did from here in myLot. I'm back to receiving some great postcards from around the...

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Hello July! We have some things to take care of!

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 1 Jul

I am glad that April, May, and June are over. Those months took their toll on me. However, they are now past, and today is a new day of a new month with an opportunity to do some things differently again. I never wanted to be...

calorie counting

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30 minutes to a new month and hitting the walking paths again

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 1 Jul

It will be July in a half hour. And I wanted to wish everyone a good night. Tomorrow, I need to get back on track with both diet and exercise. I am joining Marga in Aruba, and I want to lose the 10 lbs that I've put on in the...

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Adventure planned to Aruba and New Jersey

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 24 Jun

Are you sure you are ready for this adventure? I am asking that question of @marguicha and @NJChicaa, as I have just booked my flights. I am still in a bit of a stunned mode that I am going to Aruba in September! I am taking...

meeting new friends

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English Language: Not just "my two cents"

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (22364) • United States 23 Jun

Have you ever heard an English speaker say something such as this: "He just had to put in his two cents"? You may have read some American literature, using the expression "my two cents" (also written "my 2¢") or...

two cents worth

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