Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) (Page 21)

Originally posted by IronOx

Hope all the racey racers have had/will have great races!  Yanti and Spanky, feel better.

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Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

I'm still super glum (I think that's to be expected). Focusing on the positive, on what I CAN do, and doing it, keeps me just this side of wanting to jump off the (thankfully in recent days more proverbial) cliff.

Some nights I can sleep; some I can't. (Recovery from the horrid tropo diseases tends to be that way anyway).

Between the utter shambles of the most important systems here in Indonesia and that even with the utmost protection I will lose the numbers game with disease over time, I'm thinking of bugging out more and more (it's been percolating for a while, and lots of discussion with my sister too). The vast majority of Indonesians are the loveliest, friendliest, most beautiful people you will find anywhere on Earth, and discrete number of those who can and do affect the major systems is pretty much in single digits.

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

Yes, this is a Manatee Must! One of our own is represented

 

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

I'm still super glum (I think that's to be expected). Focusing on the positive, on what I CAN do, and doing it, keeps me just this side of wanting to jump off the (thankfully in recent days more proverbial) cliff.

Some nights I can sleep; some I can't. (Recovery from the horrid tropo diseases tends to be that way anyway).

Between the utter shambles of the most important systems here in Indonesia and that even with the utmost protection I will lose the numbers game with disease over time, I'm thinking of bugging out more and more (it's been percolating for a while, and lots of discussion with my sister too). The vast majority of Indonesians are the loveliest, friendliest, most beautiful people you will find anywhere on Earth, and discrete number of those who can and do affect the major systems is pretty much in single digits.

Originally posted by Jet Black



What a story!! You're awesome Mary!

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

I'm still super glum (I think that's to be expected). Focusing on the positive, on what I CAN do, and doing it, keeps me just this side of wanting to jump off the (thankfully in recent days more proverbial) cliff.

Some nights I can sleep; some I can't. (Recovery from the horrid tropo diseases tends to be that way anyway).

Between the utter shambles of the most important systems here in Indonesia and that even with the utmost protection I will lose the numbers game with disease over time, I'm thinking of bugging out more and more (it's been percolating for a while, and lots of discussion with my sister too). The vast majority of Indonesians are the loveliest, friendliest, most beautiful people you will find anywhere on Earth, and discrete number of those who can and do affect the major systems is pretty much in single digits.

Originally posted by StaceyK I'm sure that this is probably a very hard decision for you to come to, but I suspect that for your long term health living somewhere with far less tropical diseases and better sanitation would be a good idea. I know somewhere reasonably close that operates on the same time zone and where you could get back quickly if the need arises, there are some other benefits too

Originally posted by 4agoodlife "New" recipe...Dark chocolate-cherry-oatmeal cookies. So, so, so good!

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

I'm still super glum (I think that's to be expected). Focusing on the positive, on what I CAN do, and doing it, keeps me just this side of wanting to jump off the (thankfully in recent days more proverbial) cliff.

Some nights I can sleep; some I can't. (Recovery from the horrid tropo diseases tends to be that way anyway).

Between the utter shambles of the most important systems here in Indonesia and that even with the utmost protection I will lose the numbers game with disease over time, I'm thinking of bugging out more and more (it's been percolating for a while, and lots of discussion with my sister too). The vast majority of Indonesians are the loveliest, friendliest, most beautiful people you will find anywhere on Earth, and discrete number of those who can and do affect the major systems is pretty much in single digits.

Originally posted by StaceyK make sure you all vote, Mary is kicking butt at present. We all know first hand what an inspiration she is.

Originally posted by rrrunner

No doubt!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by Jet Black Sorry to hear you're still struggling Yanti. Just know that you will get back to 100% soon! I'm sure it must be very hard thinking about leaving, but you're right that it will get the better of you eventually. I hope you're able to be at peace with whatever decision you make.

Originally posted by amd723

great story!

Originally posted by msteiner

I agree with this.  You've probably contracted some tropical diseases that have popped up in seasons of House, MD. during your time there.  You need to be wherever you can be happy AND healthy.

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Good Morning, Manatees!  (and a happy, slightly belated bday to Judi )

Beautiful weekend around here. Great trail ride on Saturday morning...even took my nemesis trail, followed by a visit to the local chili cook-off and meeting Wildman Phil with his critters (http://www.desertwildlife.net/stumpymain.html . Yesterday we took a family jaunt to the mountain to test Rio's hiking skills and the 80's lockers. Both were a success

Originally posted by laffinrock

Goodness, I'm behind.  Took the day off work on Friday, then spent the afternoon at an impromptu visit to a spa in Evergreen (up in the mountains about an hour from here).  It was a gorgeous day so I took a little walk around a wetlands area before I headed up to the spa.  Between my mani/pedi and massage, I stepped out onto the patio to enjoy the sun.  It was so delicious, taking in the sounds of the wind blowing in the pine trees and the birds singing, the lovely view, and the light breeze ruffling through my hair.....on my legs. 

So, back to Manateeland.

Loved all the chicken stories!!  A friend of mine got 3 chickens, who she named Boiled, Fried, and Poached.  All three were hens and she was thrilled when they started laying.  Per city ordinance, we can have chickens and miniature goats.  I'd love to have some goats.  I'm sure the dogs would love them and it would definitely provide exercises for both species, as well as possibly taking some pressure off the cat, who is constantly herded by Pippin and chased by Shanti.  Sadly, our yard is too small so it's not going to happen.  We could support bees but it's not legal.  We just have to settle for having a very bee-friendly yard with lots of places for bees to feed.

Salty, I did read Alex and Me.  Such a great book!  There's another really interesting book, by Virginia Morrell, called Animal Wise: How We Know Animals Think and Feel. It talks about Alex, but also about rats giggling, ants teaching other ants, archer fish aiming to spit water in people's eyes and all kinds of other fascinating examples of how animals have more capacity than we often think.

Hope all you racers had fun.  Steve, be careful with that foot!!

DL'ers, please heal.  I'm happy I'm finally off the list!!  I'm *very carefully* easing back into training and incorporating the strength training from PT.  

Re: school lunches, there are a number of schools here that have started gardens.  The kids work in the garden, then the kitchen incorporates the fresh veggies into the lunches.  It's especially good for the poorer schools where most of the kids get free lunch and have little access to fresh veggies at home.  The kids love the gardening and are eating better.  Plus they take home what they learn in school and help educate their parents on how to grow and cook more healthy meals.  It seems to be working out really well. 

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Happy Birthday Judi!!!!!

I finished my race report

Man, I wore shorts I have worn many times including a marathon but I got chaffed in the strangest of ways! It's more like...bite marks. They are deep and small (vs the bigger, surface rubs that normal chafe looks like) Anyway I have one on my upper thigh and one of my azz cheek. WT actual F?

Originally posted by jmkizer

You may have noticed that we had some birthdays this week (a belated Happy Birthday to Judi and an early happy birthday to Michael AL).

I have most of the returning Manatees on the birthday list.  Newer Manatees, if you want to be included either reply or PM me.