New haircut this morning – gone from ‘dandelion-gone-to-seed’ to ‘maybe-somebody-had-a-plan….’
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We are now getting into my first ‘hot and hazy season’ here in Chiang Mai. It’s warming up, and the sun is getting more and more intense, but the big difference is that the farmers in this country and the countries around us (primarily Laos and Myanmar) are all burning the crop residue from their fields, getting ready for the next planting, so the air really gets full of smoke.
I’ve been having my windows open every day, so apparently I am not one of the super sensitive people, but I will keep an eye on things. I have two good air purifiers in my place, so I should be in good shape. I can still open my windows early in the morning and then close up and turn on the air purifiers for the rest of the day.
Apparently this is a real time air index chart, so I’ve bookmarked the site and saved it on my computer so I can stay on top of things.
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Here is the sweet orchid my adoptive family gave me when I first moved in almost a year ago. From dropping all of its bloom and only having two leaves, It now has 4 big leaves and 4 blooms on it, with two buds left that might open. I’m thrilled that it has ‘come to life again.’
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My current puzzle remains a challenge. The main part of the puzzle is a gorgeous big turtle in the center. He will be the last to come together, though. I can only find some pieces that I know are pieces of him, but they don’t fit together. This may end up being a character-building exercise…
But I LOVE the colors!
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Newest painted sketch.
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Senior Exercises with Meredith
Today is exercises with water bottles for my arms and back. I will stop working at the computer now and do those and then come back and write another post.
I hope you’re having a great day or evening!
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Love the haircut, Linda! Cute and easy to care for! Especially good given the weather there.
I was wondering, does anyone do Tai Chi in the park there? While I love the water bottle idea, for some reason I just imagined the Tai Chi or Qigong exercises.
Also, I am glad you explained how you don’t turn on the air purifiers until after closing your windows! (I was thinking you’d be purifying the outside air at first glance.)
i am so silly! Haha!
I love the sketch. Don’t worry. You will finish the turtle. He’s excited to meet you!
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Hi, Sweet Sheila. I’m glad you like the haircut. I haven’t seen anyone exercising anywhere, except runners on the streets in the early morning. Air purifiers and bottled water are two essentials here. We’re very careful to use both correctly. I’m glad you like the happy bird. Thanks for the encouragement about the turtle. It will be so exciting when he emerges! Have a wonderful day.
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Thank you, dear Linda. Yes, we had a good day. And we are getting ready to get more snow tomorrow! Ha!
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Just what you needed! 😳
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Your haircut looks like he’s just perfect for the upcoming weather.
The or is beautiful and breathtaking. You take good care of it, and it shows it reward you with the fruit of your labor.
I am anxiously awaiting the completion of your puzzle. We all need a little character building exercises. I would think from time to time. (Donna)
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Thanks for your nice note, Donna. I’m glad you think the haircut is okay. I’m thrilled the orchid is thriving now. Don’t hold your breath on completion of the turtle. This really is the most challenging puzzle I’ve ever done. By the end of it, I may have enough character I can give some away!! 😂
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Great haircut! I admire the diversity you have in your daily schedule!
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I’m glad you like the haircut, Linda. Thanks. I really love being able to choose what I want to do rather than being swamped by all the previous ‘had-to’s.’
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