Social Challenge: Week 1 One Small Win!

[AARPTeri]

Week 1:  What’s one small win you have had this week and one thing that’s been harder than expected?  Short answers welcome! Jump in even if you’re just getting started!

Want to join the challenge?  Here’s the URL:https://www.aarp.org/rewards/earn/socialchallenge/ 

[VelmaZ]

I spent 4 days with friends that I've known since 6th grade! It was a wonderful spending time with them!

[SereneSeagull]

Wow!  Thats a long time to have known them!  Nice!

[MargieE625777]

Found a old friend from work this yr. It has been almost 30 yrs.since I saw her we already went out to dinner with her discussed our children and parents which both of us didn't have any kids then and both of are parents were living back then but now both of are parents are now deceased. We both cried together cause we both were close to each other parents.I'm glad we found each other again.

[SusannG23949]

Reached out to high school classmates I have not spoken to in years 

[SereneSeagull]

That can be a little daunting, @SusannG23949 , great that you did that.

[TNTMOM]

I just read this new article on aarp.org about how to find friends in unexpected places --- such great tips --- take a look:  Seven Surprising Ways to Make Friends as an Older Adult

[LisamarieW271357]

So I Live in Boston, MA. However very hard to Find Groups/people to meet Since we are a Big College City !! Seriously anyone from Boston MA. On here ?? Lol

[dCrish]

One win was at a family reunion where I mingled with members that I didn't know. One hard thing is having friends. I just don't, but trying. 

[SereneSeagull]

Sometimes putting that first step out is the hardest.  That’s great that you did that!👍😀

[DeborahJ347685]

Being consistent with attending the gym without my gym partner.  One thing that has been very hard is cutting back on fried food but I am getting there.

[SereneSeagull]

Congrats on being proactive about your health, @DeborahJ347685 Consistency kind of dominoes into a habit, which then becomes routine after a while.  Nicely done!

[TresWolfe137]

Okay, jumping in!

Hi there all. I'm Theresa living on the Central Coast of Cali.

[SereneSeagull]

Glad you jumped in!

[ClaudetteW876840]

I celebrated my 70th birthday 🎉!

[SereneSeagull]

Happy, happy bday @ClaudetteW876840 

[dmoya]

Happy Birthday.  I will be 85 in a couple of weeks.  I dont feel that old.

[SereneSeagull]

Happy almost birthday @dmoya 

[DeniseF74005]

happy birthday!

[c416045s]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Claudette!!

[kp96078725]

Happy Birthday Claudette!! 🥳

[EdwardtamaraB971530]

We collect Aluminum cans and plastic bottles to stat connected talking to many struggling about:

Loosing someone very close and the decline that happens. 

Helped many just by Listening you hear so much by just Listening. 

Our Love for Nature we have done a Garden 

With Birdbaths, Flowers, Trees it's a welcoming solace place to think and enjoy. 

[TresWolfe137]

I enjoy working in the garden too! I would like to have a larger space but for now I am working towards an indoor sprout garden. At my previous home I grew fruit trees, veggies and flowers.

Listening is the key to caregiving. I worked in my younger years as a CNA in extended care facilities and took care of my mother for 15 years after a stroke. Later in life, I studied under the Stephen Minister (SM) and provided Christian caregiving.  "By listening, reflecting, offering the ministry of presence, and giving a safe non-judgmental place to express difficult feelings, peace and comfort is provided to the care receiver in the midst of their life's storms." (SM)

[JackquelineF619302]

I ate healthier today.

[TresWolfe137]

Keep up the good for your body, mind, and soul!

[c416045s]

I agree

[WillieF864523]

1. Good afternoon i was able to take some computer class

[c416045s]

Wow that's great!!

[TresWolfe137]

Awesome! 

[TracyW638700]

Participated in the local 4th of July parade with the local Special Olympics organization. It was a lot of fun for all the athletes involved. 

[c416045s]

Great