Wicked Wednesday @ TDD - C&C

[trissie]

Triple Dog Dare!

Pick 3 things
Do them
Post your TaDas!

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Don't think about it. Just do it!
~~ I Triple Dog Dare ya! ~~
Good Morning!
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[trissie]

The hit Broadway musical Wicked—produced by Marc Platt and David Stone, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman—opens at the Gershwin Theatre as Ozians celebrate the death of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. Under the direction of Joe Mantello, the plot flashes back to Shiz University, where the green-skinned, ostracized Elphaba, originally portrayed by Idina Menzel, is paired as a roommate with the blonde, popular Galinda, originated by Kristin Chenoweth. Though they initially detest each other, a deep bond forms after Galinda helps Elphaba fit in, while the university's headmistress, Madame Morrible (played originally by Carole Shelley), notices Elphaba’s raw magical talent.

The narrative shifts to the Emerald City, where Elphaba and Galinda—who shortens her name to Glinda—meet the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, originally played by Joel Grey. They discover that the Wizard is a fraud conspiring with Madame Morrible to strip talking Animals of their rights, a crisis highlighted by the oppression of their goat professor, Dr. Dillamond (originated by William Youmans). Refusing to support the regime, Elphaba rebels by flying away during the show-stopping number "Defying Gravity"—enhanced by the Tony-winning costumes of Susan Hilferty and scenic design by Eugene Lee. Glinda chooses social status over rebellion, staying behind as Elphaba is publically branded an evil witch.

Years later, the friends find themselves on opposing sides as Elphaba fights for animal liberation alongside her lover Fiyero, a role originated by Norbert Leo Butz. Their conflict reaches a crisis point when Elphaba's sister Nessarose (Michelle Federer) and the Munchkin Boq (Christopher Fitzgerald) are transformed into the Wicked Witch of the East and the Tin Man due to the regime's tyranny. Following a final confrontation sparked by Dorothy's arrival, Elphaba and Glinda reconcile; Elphaba fakes her own death to escape into hiding with Fiyero (now the Scarecrow), while Glinda uses her authority to banish the corrupt Wizard and govern Oz.

[Kittykatt]

Good morning Trissie and thank you for starting us off. I've never seen Wicked, but I do remember reading several books on the Oz series. I remember one had something to do with a "wooden sawhorse", but I'm not sure how that fitted in!

Gma,. I'm sorry about the reaction to the prednisone - that was the last thing you needed. Hopefully once it's out of your system you'll start to feel better again. And how wise of your doctor to refer you to an allergy specialist!

Last night I turned my alarm off , because I could and woke up naturally at 7 am. Today is supposed to be hot (31C) so my plans are to water the roses in my front garden early before the sun gets round, and then to work in my kitchen before the sun gets in there. In would be good as well to do something upstairs, and I also want to wash DH's winter coats that I discovered on the coat rack yesterday when I washed my gardening coat. One he uses when volunteering on the railway ( he's not going to use that for at least a month or two!) and the other is one he wears when meeting friends. Again, now is the time to wash that, too!

[Kittykatt]

To do:

Appointments:
Wednesday:
DH in Leeds
DH to travel home at??
At home for me
Feed Mica am pm
Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday:
DH leaves for long WE with his DBro
10.30 am church -
Can I hoover car?
Any errands to run?
12 noon parish lunch @ the Farmer's Union
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery -
Feed Mica am pm
Friday:
DH with his DH
At home for me
Feed Mica am pm
Saturday:
DH with his DBro
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow - not this week
Feed Mica am pm
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am
Visit DF E for coffee ? Not this week
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
DH home at??
Feed Mica am pm

Future dates to note:
1/8 ( or when payment is showing!) adjust monthly energy payment downwards - we have a big credit!)
2/8 Jude weight loss clinic
13/8 Matilda 6 month check up
18/8 Freddie Solensia 8.30 am
August / September (depending on weather!) work on verge of house by roofer L and team

Outstanding deliveries:

Extras:
Amend Amazon S&S
Order rose spray
Order sealant
Order stain for garage door?
Print new rota for Y baking
Print receipt for DH
Text DF C
Send out updated list of contacts for coffee rota
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering each day?
Digital decluttering- Google Photos for 2024 and 2025
Pick up my footprints
Book eye test for me - on hold until roof and car are sorted out!
Sort prints and put in albums (this will probably be an activity to do on wet days!) WIP I am now finished with 2025 for the cats, and started on the garden
Think about setting up Guardianship for F,J and M - looked on Cats' Protection, I need their microchip numbers, approximate DOB, colour and markings and useful information about them. Bookmark link with local recommended solicitors (also ask DF CW?)

To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda,
Jude and Freddie
Cup of tea
QT
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
Phone call from.DH
Physio exercises and back exercises WIP
Proprioceptors exercises X1 x2 x3
S/S bathroom
Get dressed
Breakfast and meds / supplements - me
DRINK WATER
Check bank account
Go for my walk

Garden:
15 minutes in tiny front garden
15 minutes in back garden

Cats:
Cats’ breakfast and meds / supplements
Fresh water for cats
Scoop cat trays
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude, Freddie & Matilda
Cats' supper

House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
Unload DW
Load DW
Run DW when full
Unload DW
PUPA downstairs
Quick dust sitting room
Quick hoover downstairs
PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
Quick hoover upstairs
Lunch
Supper
Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Journal three things I am thankful for today
Hand cream

Extra house tasks:

Monday:
Clean bathroom
Clean spare room
Clean bedroom
Wash throw on spare room bed and cat blankets

Tuesday:
Clean hall
Clean sitting room
Clean stairs
Empty hoover before starting work
Wheelie bins back when dustmen have been
Filing paperwork for 15 minutes

Wednesday:
Clean kitchen

Garden extras:
Water pots
Feed pots weekly
Water roses in front garden
Liquid feed roses in front garden
Spray roses front garden, back garden

Financial:
More work on budget WIP- look at discretionary payments this week 30 minute sessions #1

[Doggedly]

Thank you for that wicked start, trissie. Have a good day at work.

Kittykatt, how relaxing, to wake up when your body wants to. Now that you are up, I am sure that you will make good use of your day.

I am not really up. I am just dealing with Restless Dog Syndrom. And now that I am awake, she is sound asleep, lol. An example that I intend to follow.

See you later.

[L.Ann]

Morning All! Wicked is definitely a fun show! Glad you are okay, GMA. I hope the allergist helps you figure out a plan.

1-dress and pick up bedroom
2-meds and temp for DD33
3-walk

4-pick up Little Bit


Menus
Wednesday-DD33out/leftovers
Thursday-stir fry rice with chicken and veggies
Friday-black bean rice and veggies bowls

Events
Wednesday-Little Bit:7:40-1:15, Little Bit physical@2:15, DD33 PS 3-8
Thursday-Little Bit:7:40-5
Friday-Little Bit:7:40-5, kindergarten class with bus ride@library@2:30

Weekly House Blessing-mop dining room
Detailed cleaning list for living room-polish furniture, detailed vacuuming, windex window, clean curtain, high dusting, wipe down doors, windex, sweep porch
Death book-update DD33’s pages
Phone calls-
Extra stuff-

Accomplishments
-stretching and knee exercises
-breakfast for dog and me
-start laundry
-diet site

[kitkat]

Good morning and thanks for the start trissie. Wicked is a favourite of my older DGDs:)
Kittykatt - that is a nice way to wake up
Sweet dreams, Dogged
Good start for the day, LAnn!
Gma - how upsetting! Is Benadryl helping you with sleep? (It can completely knock me out..) Hope you feel better.

Today's MUST DO

take DGD to camp
take DDog for walk
send e-mail to Ins.
lol
shoe shopping
yoga (tnt)

For now:
take med
breakfast for pup
start lol
D2S
make bed

[helia]

Thanks for the Wicked start, trissie. Wicked is one Broadway production I have seen. It was enjoyable!
That's so nice you could let your body wake up naturally, Kitty. If your Poang cushions are in good shape and the color we're looking for, I'd gladly take them. The only small problem is that I don't know when I'll be in the UK next.
WTG taking care of restless dog syndrome, Doggedly.
Have a nice walk, L Ann!
Oh dear, Gma. I hope you're feeling better. That's very generous of you to host the VBS counselors in your home nest week.
Sounds like a full day, kitkat! I hope DGD enjoys camp!

Yesterday, I exercised, voted, and got my shopping errands done. I am now mostly packed. I am just waiting for my drip dries to fully dry and to s2s today so I can pack up the rest of my toiletries. I spiffed myself and enjoyed dinner out with the girls, M, and the Cs. I tried not to eat too much - but I may have. Still, the scale didn't register a huge gain this morning.

Today, I need to exercise, do a lot of payroll, and finish packing. Dinner will be from the freezer: leftover pasta + mixed veggies so we don't have to cook and clean up. We leave for the airport at 8 pm.

I have a lot of little but important things to do today so lists will be my helper.

I'm currently working on a cup of coffee. Then, I intend to go for a jog - either the arb hill OR in the neighborhood if I'm running short on time.

Next:
- back exercises
- jog
- s2s and self care

Later:
- squeegee and wipe down shower
- make the bed
- pack underwear (if dry), toiletries
- payroll: prep tutorial
- write BD card for tutee
- payroll: slides for AAS (final exam - little prep today)
- payroll: print out final exam
- make a lunch
- gather everything and otd by 10:35
- 11-1 payroll: tutorial
- eat lunch/ snack
- payroll: review AC's slides for PD meeting next week
- payroll: update tutorial notes
- 1:40 - 3:30 payroll: teach AAS D12 - exam
- payroll: grade the exams
- payroll: make notes for the sub for Friday
- payroll: 4 more COs made
- payroll: maybe, curriculum review?
- payroll: update gradelink
- payroll: leave all books
- home; take some time to decompress
- finish packing
- pay house ins.
- message MP re: haircut appt.
- message SS - just to touch base
- dd28 should let out the waits on my hiking pants - pack after she's done
- new strap on fitbit
- charge fitbit
- charge airpod
- pack backpack (carry on one)
- dinner: pasta, mixed veggies
- after dinner clean up
- duolingo
- update WW
- update MFP
- maybe, shower? (Dh always showers before an overnight flight) repack some toiletries?
- other things?

TaDas!
- up; weighed self
- coffee
- weather websites - pleasant here today; sunny, high of 82 - 61 now.
- payroll: graded HW turned in

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Wed 11-1 payroll: tutorial/ 1:40 - 3:30 payroll: teach AAS D12 final exam/ stay and grade the final exam and set up sub plans for Friday/ 8 pm - leave for the airpot/ FLY safely
Thu Arrive in Amsterdam/ Fly to Lyon, France/ hotel
Fri travel to Zinal, Switzerland/ pick up AA on the way/ settle into bnb
Sat pick up dd28/ short hike?
Sun perhaps meet up with some of dh's family as they arrive in Switzerland/ perhaps a family hike to warm up?

Mon - Friday 8.3 - 8.7 HIKING IN THE ALPS ~1675 meters to 3255 meters (up and down a bit)
Mon up 400 m/sleep at 2100m
Tue down some and then up 900m/ sleep at 2800 m
Wed rest day to acclimate to 2800m altitude/ sleep at 2800m
Thu up 500? meters/ sleep at 3255m
Fri down 1600m/ drop off AA and dd28 in Geneva to catch their flight/ drive back to Lyon/ drop off rental car/ find hotel
Sat train to Avignon/ settle into bnb
Sun Relax/ walk around the city

Mon train to Toulon to visit friend (we met in Israel)
Tue see Pont du Gard?
Wed train to Barcelona/ find bnb/ settle in

7/27 - 8/2 Dinner Menus
M - CG2 dinner out: Japanese/ Korean restaurant - sushi
T - dinner party for 8 @ Asian fusion restaurant
W - something from the freezer
Th - something light in Lyon?
F - Zinal restaurant?
Sat - Zinal restaurant?
Sun - Zinal restaurant?

JULY Brain Dumps
This Week - House
- can I spend some time decluttering in MBR?
- put away pack 'n play crib + bedding

This Week - Deskwork
- Writing progress - wip
- figure out another knitting project? - after our trip

This Week - Errands
- car wash - badly needed - after we return at this point
- can I return another pair of shoes?
- can I return wrong coffee pods?

General Brain Dump
- progress decluttering clothes - wip
- transfer info from old to new laptop (will require a trip to a specialist - do after we get back)
- new running shoes - after we get back

[Doggedly]

I'm up, and going to play it by ear. If I can get into the laundry room, I'll do a couple of loads of bedding and Germane's bedding. If I can't get into my own laundry room, I might take a nap to catch up my missing sleep and try again later.

Hi, L.Ann. I hope that Little Bit's physical goes well.

This will be a lower intensity day for you, kitkat, if camp is going to run off your DGD's energy.

helia, this is going to be a very long day for you. Will you be able to sleep on the plane?

[L.Ann]

Little Bit wants to go to the playground but we are going to wait a bit until it dries out.

1-wash window
2-clean curtain
3-read

Menus
Wednesday-DD33out/leftovers
Thursday-stir fry rice with chicken and veggies
Friday-black bean rice and veggies bowls

Events
Wednesday-Little Bit:7:40-1:15, Little Bit physical@2:15, DD33 PS 3-8
Thursday-Little Bit:7:40-5
Friday-Little Bit:7:40-5, kindergarten class with bus ride@library@2:30

Weekly House Blessing-mop dining room
Detailed cleaning list for living room-polish furniture, detailed vacuuming, windex window, clean curtain, high dusting, wipe down doors, windex, sweep porch
Death book-update DD33’s pages
Phone calls-
Extra stuff-

Accomplishments
-stretching and knee exercises
-breakfast for dog and me
-start laundry
-diet site
-dress and pick up bedroom
-meds and temp for DD33
-walk
-pick up Little Bit
-car gas
-reboot laundry