Its leap year

I am sitting here looking up information on Leap year so I could share with you and at 5 in the morning I can’t seem to figure it out.  Basically it’s to keep the year equal?   Well now I guess I can go back to bed for a little longer!

So, last night I had my session with Debra and it was good. I liked the fact it was earlier than usual and I was home before 6 pm and the sun seem to be out a little longer than usual.  I know we turn the clocks ahead in a few days.   That will be nice.

I had dinner from Outback, Steak and shrimp and vegetables.  It was really delicious and to be honest everything from outback is delicious.  I didn’t have bread (yay me).  I fed the cats before I sat down to eat mine.  They did their own thing and I watched TV while I ate. 

I also looked over the FB books that I got from Rebecca in OH that came in the mail.  There are some great potential pen pals there.  It’s prompted me to write up an entry for the pen pal blog soon too.  I also have to remember there are still many I haven’t written to in a while.  I am going to have to explain that I won’t be able to keep their letters for long because of the moving.  It’s funny the service Informed delivery didn’t tell me it was coming.  This is the second time it’s happened and if they can’t take a picture of it they usually tell you that.  Nada!

Today is the first weigh in at the gym.  I won’t be going to the 8 am class because A asked me not to.  There were too many in the class last Saturday and I would like to think he is looking out for me instead of not he doesn’t want me in the class for some reason.  I will go to the challenge class he is teaching and then to Paige’s and then to our session at 12:30.

Later this after is the card game.  I thought it was moved up to 2:00 pm from the original time but it seems it went back.   Either way I will get there. 

Uh oh think I may have opened a can of worms.  There was a meme of sorts about communication that I like and posted to my Facebook (click on the word meme) and it got some reactions.   I had to reassure people that it wasn’t about them. Well as I am thinking it could.  It also could apply to me expressing to them without fear of repercussions.

I did some pen pal stuff.  I sent an email to Karyn in Colorado.  Updated files of a few pals and still need to update the pen pal blog but can’t now its time for me to get ready for class.

WEnt to bed early again

I went home yesterday and ended up missing Paige’s first class and then she had one at 6:30. A was kind enough to give me a push to the class.  I took her class and by the end of it my leg and knee grew hotter.  I couldn’t wait to get home again.  My total steps for the day were just over 5,000.

I did stop at a Wendy’s and got a burger, and was surprised at nuggets, and of course I could smell the fries.  I ate them all by the time I got home.  After I ate them and cleaned up I threw I load of laundry in and took my supplements and went to bed.

I think I got up maybe twice the entire night for the bathroom run.  I was able to fall back to sleep quickly and it didn’t hurt to have Sky there the entire night.  Furry pillow that he is.  He tried to wake me at 4 but I ignored it until 5:30.  

We did our normal routine and I went back to the couch until 6:30. Then I got ready for work and left the house by 7:30.

I was lucky the traffic wasn’t bad again.  Its Friday and I am trying to figure out why it was an easy drive.  Then later I heard someone say people are taking a long weekend.  AS it is most of the schools were back in session this week from their February recess.

I am poking along here at work.  I just can’t seem to motivate myself and I need to.  I just got another pile of batches to scan and did a few odds and ends before that.

You know I was considering hard to go to Angie’s SIL’s wake tonight but it is at 6 and in Waterbury which depending on traffic for Friday can take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour to get there. I have decided to donate to the collection here and get a card for Angela and her daughter.

My session with Debra was moved up to 4:30 and that will allow me to get home sooner and to the gym sooner and then to do things I need to do (the attic will have to wait until Sunday).

This weekend is the first weigh in for the challenge.  I am so hoping I did well. As I may have said earlier this week I won’t be taking the 8 am class but the 9 am and 10 am.  A feels there is just too many in the first class so early in the morning and it can be dangerous.  I will meet with him for our session at 12:30.

I will have to high tail it to Wallingford as I believe the start time for the card game was moved to 2 pm.  I will have to grab lunch there.

Sunday morning, I will do some stuff in the attic and then go to class and hopefully see my sister and drop off the dresses for her.

Sunday afternoon will be getting ready for the week.  I may have to do some grocery shopping got to think about that one.

Definitely low key day

Whenever I was having an emotional day or at odds with anything my mother would say “have a low-key day”.  Basically, keep to myself and focus on my own activities so my point is I need to really take it slow.

When I got home yesterday this month’s Oil delivery invoice came and it had a note that threw me a curve ball.  Apparently one of my payments had issues and they tried to submit it twice.  IT took the second time, but I am spazzing.  I couldn’t sleep because I was worrying about it (and the decaf coffee didn’t help either).

  I did put a call into the company when I got to work, and they called me back and reassured me I was fine.  IT was a generic message for those who haven’t paid in a long period of time.  AT least that was resolved.  So now I have things back on track and will be a little more vigilant about it.

IT was raining for part of the afternoon and stopped for the early evening.  I went home and did the normal routine and then left for the meetup.  There were five of us.  Jackie came a little bit later.  It was G, and two others who had been part of the group or came before a long time ago.  The discussion got heavy at times and I went from listening and talking.  They all seemed to talk over me at times and that just makes me crazy.  I left a little after 8 and headed to Milford and to the gym.

The ride wasn’t bad.  I called Mama a second time and realized she may be in Passover services.  I just looked on line and she wasn’t.  Passover is in April. Oh, that sounded like I am stalking her. LOL.  I am not.

I made it to the gym just before 9 and got changed and started stretching for about 10 minutes.  Started on the elliptical for ten minutes it killed me.  I tried the treadmill and that was about 20 minutes and then the bike.  Each of them I had no patience with along with the WIFI in that place.  I was home by 10.

I think I did well on the diet part.  Protein Drink, coffee, protein bar, salad, yogurt, Asian Sesame Salad, soup, coffee, and popcorn.  Total amount of steps 9031.

When I got home I finished emptying the garbage and closing the house for the night but forgot a couple of lights.  I turned them off after a while. I tried to sleep but couldn’t.

 I also spent some time online.  I found the e-pal I was looking for and we chatted for some time and I set up her file. 

I have my thankful Thursday list almost ready to be posted but some of it might be a repeat from yesterday’s entry.  The one thing I just discovered this morning from my sister was that Young Mikey JR (Cheryl’s son) was served with divorce papers a few weeks ago. They have two children and his soon to be ex-wife has been hell for years. 

Then I get a message that my cousin in the south was hospitalized-again.  Not sure what or why (she has a ton of issues)

today is the first day of LEnt

Today is the first day of Lent.  It is a Christian Holiday in which we learn what did to prepare for his teaching and ministering to all people.   To be honest over the years I haven’t always been faithful to it.  There were days I didn’t go to church when I should.  Practice the fasting as he did.  So many times, I had meat on Fridays.  All those things that we were supposed to do.  Yet over the years it has been encouraged to not just give up on things but maybe make changes?

This week has been flying by.  This time last week I had my meetups that were all a lot of fun and entertaining as well.  I have Coffee Talk tonight and the card game coming up this Saturday.  I am not sure if JS will have the Wellness walk this week or not I think she planned last weeks at the spur of the moment.

Last week was week 1 of the Edge Fitness challenge and it has been quite the challenge for me as I have flubbed many times this past week.  We had our first fitness challenge class last week and Saturday A will be teaching it.

I have made it to the gym almost every day this week.  Sunday, I didn’t because I had gone on the 3-mile walk (the walk meetup).  Last night A and discussed the week’s progress and although he was lighthearted about it he chastised me for the chip eating and the double protein bar that could potentially be bad for me.  He did ask if I would do better going to the Edge fitness challenge and to a later class on Saturday.  You see he had 28 people in the 8 am Exclusive class and there is just not enough room for all those people safely.  So, I agreed.  Now, my Saturday morning schedule is shifting a little.  It will be like that after the challenge as well.

I didn’t go to Page’s class though as I had done an hour of Cardio prior to seeing Alex.  So, I pinky swore I would do Cardio sometime today.  I just must remember to pick up some clothes before I go to North Haven tonight.

When I went home I had every intention of having salad instead I got wings at least nine of them from Adams.  I was hungry and getting tired. Two very bad combinations.  I went home fed the cats and ate my wings.  I am pleased to report that my total steps for yesterday was 13,168.

I had my annual mammogram last week and just received the results in the last six days and didn’t notice the alert for earlier this week.  It’s all normal. I will have to go through this in two years now. 

 Last week was the 4^th District meeting and it went well.  We had a couple of guests.  One was a potential member and the other was former Alderman Bryan who is seeking support for his bid as representative of the 118^th.    There were not that many reports given, so I have no idea why I haven’t written them up yet.   We have the regular DTC tomorrow!

Oh, one of my committee members has offered his new home as meeting place in the rotation which is great.  Although the paranoid side of me is wondering if they are getting tired of coming to my house that isn’t as neat and pristine as it once was.

Work has been just busy for me.  We are keeping up with the scanning within a weeks’ time it looks like.  Late in the week and earlier this week we discovered that one of my colleagues was told her services would no longer be needed.    She was working per diem really.  She had retired many years ago but like many who have retired came back on part time basis.  IT was a piss poor way of letting her go.  Earlier this week another coworker lost her SIL in a motorcycle accident on the highway.  His wake is Friday night in Waterbury.  I am wondering if it would be a good idea to go up or just send a sympathy card to the coworker and her daughter.

The Area Committee is still preparing the revision of the heat petition and seems like it’s on hold for now.  As it is some of the concerns are being addressed.  We are preparing for the membership meeting next month.  We are helping our local organizer in her bid for Ward chairman in the city.  I haven’t volunteered this time…because of time.  Discussions about the contract haven’t really started yet since it doesn’t begin until June.

Heard from some of my pen pals this week and may have a new epal.  I just can’t remember which of the groups she is from.  I will be getting some Friendship books this week as well.

The family is fine.  I heard from young James bright and early this morning.  HE is back at school and is doing well.

MOnday Musings

Well its Monday again and cold again but not for long.  I hear it will be beautiful.  I also hear that the next two days will be rainy.  Then back to sunshine.

I never made it to the gym yesterday.  I think I did okay on the diet.  Vegetables, and trail mix and a little pork tenderloin before I threw it out.  I went to sign up for classes tonight and it looks like they have implemented a waitlist for classes.  So, I signed up for the 7:30 class and one after our session tomorrow night.

I went to bingo and remembered why I am getting tired of doing this activity for the residents every two weeks now.  First, they are ungrateful.  They can be rude (yes, I know they are elderly, sick, and whatever but if you have followed me for a long time you will realize I believe that doesn’t give them the right to treat people like shit).  Of course, I don’t always like the way the director of Recreation lets me know if there has been a change in the schedule or like earlier this year when the flu shut down the place.  A part of me knows I was feeling this way because I was tired.

After Bingo I picked up the dry cleaning and called Liz, but she wasn’t home for the afternoon.  She sent a text when she got home asking me not to do the “last minute” visits as it cuts into the visit.  So I went home and plopped on the couch for a little while.  The cats came around 4 and I held off feeding them until much later.

I really didn’t do too much except the laundry and even they are in piles still.  I watched TV until 8 or 9 and then went to bed and the kitties eventually followed.  I had a conversation with one of the journal writing members and we talked for about 30 minutes.

I did revise the birthday list for march and will do more later.   Especially with all the new people I have friended recently.

I learned that one of my colleagues last day was supposed to be Friday and she left last Wednesday!  She is retired and comes in a few days a week.  Since Friday all her work was now redirected to various people.  From what I was told she was upset when she left on Wednesday.  I think its shitty way of telling people.

3 mile walk

I have been home from the walk about 2 hours.  It was great.  I arrived after Joan had been waiting and then Susan and then Jen.  We walked along the beach front communities of Point beach, Bayshore, and Point Look out Road.  Areas that I drive through but not really looked around and the houses are beautiful and a couple of times reminded of California coast line.  The views into Long Island sound were peaceful and so beautiful.  The weather was awesome for it.  At times I lagged behind but tried to keep up as much as possible as they discussions were about the event that Joan is planning in May, and just of the mental health system that is in need of repair.  We finished by quarter of ten and as you can see it’s over an hour. 

Since I did the walk I didn’t go to the gym as of yet.  Not sure I am going to but I will see.

I came home made some coffee did a little more laundry and at noon made steak and vegetables again.  Sadly it isn’t cutting the hunger away.  I did have more yogurts but I got nothing.

I am leaving shortly for bingo and then to pick up the dresses from the dry Cleaners.  It’s only a month overdue.  I am surprised Liz hasn’t asked ye, even after I talked with her via text.  I will check with her when I pick her up.

I am going to need more coffee even though I have had a few today.  I feel exhausted but accomplished. 

Haven’t gone into the attic and I am not sure I will be….

Yesterday was Awesome!

Yesterday was absolutely awesome!  I got Daimian’s home a little after 1:30 as many others were as well.  We spent the afternoon talking about everything.  Including Condo’s, and history of the holocaust and how some movies and TV shows take liberties with historical moments such as the Nazi Occupation.   We also touched on certain situations that happened early in the history of the group.  For those who didn’t know about it.  There were so many other conversations.  We also celebrated Paula’s birthday.(it actually .was on Friday so I need to update the birthday list).

There was s variety of delectable foods.  I tried so hard to be good.  I had the salad and fruit salad unfortunately; I had a piece of cake and biscotti, and candy.  I was feeling guilty.  I thought I would be so prepared.  I had had some nuts and protein drink before leaving for the meetup.

The meetup started breaking up after 2 and I was home by 3:30.  I stopped and talked with another member named Rita who I just met that day.  We talked about meetups in general.  I was home by 3:30 and the kitties were waiting on me.

I had about 2 hours before I had to leave for the second meetup of the evening.  I did some laundry, made a dinner of steak (even though I wasn’t hungry).  I eventually fed the cats and got ready for the trip to Ivoryton Playhouse.

When I left the sun was just going down and made the ride a really awesome.   The temperatures were in the mid 40’s well until after night fall.  The traffic wasn’t bad and as I approached Ivoryton there the roads were getting very hilly, and dark and beautiful.  Yet it got unnerving because I wasn’t sure if Bambi or his family would jump out.

I arrived to the theater and d the area was absolutely beautiful.  I ended up parking in a park down the street from the theater and walked to the theater.  I was early and as the time of the play approached many people were arriving.  I met Red and she was wonderful.

We were able to get seats closer to the stage.  The Ivoryton Playhouse was very intimate and fun.  We sat down in our seats and Red brought me some water.   We chatted and for the next hour and half we watched two plays.  This event was basically a rehearsal to see how the potential audience would like it.   They read from their scripts.   Some of it was awkward but some of it was fun and probably supposed to be awkward.  There was a panel afterwards.  There was a reception in the foyer afterwards but we took the time to look around at the pictures of all the actors who performed at the theater.  It was fun telling Red how many I recognized. 

We went to the restaurant down the street from the theater where we talked for another hour with coffee and hot chocolate.  Eventually a group of firefighters and their wives and significant others came in to celebrate someone getting Firefighter of the year.  It was so cool.

It was nearly 11 when we said goodbye to each other and I headed home.  It was midnight by the time I got home. 

I did a few things and then got into bed. 

This morning I was going to go up and look at the things I wanted to put on Market place on FB but I discovered Joan S is having a walk at 9:30.  So of course I am going.  I may still go to the gym for class it depends on how much time I have. 

I have bingo this afternoon and I am going to have to the house cleaning this week as Livia is on vacation.   I have known about it since midweek.

Well I need to say good morning to some siblings so I will talk later….

Hearts and Chocolate Brunch

Later this morning is the Hearts and Chocolate Brunch Meetup for Friend Finders for Women Group.  It will be at Damiane’s house again this year.  This is my second one attending and I am looking forward to it.  I was going to bring brownies but mid-week decided to bring a salad.  I went grocery shopping for the week last night and bought the ingredients and made it at 5 am this morning before I fed the cats.  They were not happy about that.  I will bring an Italian dressing but also will pick up raspberry vinaigrette. 

This particular meetup is just to chat and have a great time and catch up with those who haven’t been to the other activities.  I think a few of the new ladies that attended the coffee talk are going to be there and those from the other activities will be there as well.

After that one is done I will be back home to get relaxed and then get ready for the second activity in Ivoryton.  I am meeting a few more people from the finding friends group at the theater.  WE are going to see plays put on by women playwrights.

All my meetings went very well yesterday.  My session with Debra we talked about the past week’s activities and the goals for the next few weeks.  My activities for the weekend and for some reason I focused on DO. 

After my session I headed back to the car and ate my Carne Asada salad from Chipotle restaurant and then headed home.  The drive was a little slow but that’s okay. 

When I got home I fed the cats,   Relaxed a little bit and then got a couple of the crates in the car and headed over to the 4^th District meeting.

It went exceedingly well.  My encounter with the new member was just fine.  I was worried she would object to the phone calls and what not and apparently she didn’t get the messages. 

We had a couple of guest and one was Bryan A who is running for State Rep of the 118^th. 

The minutes are going to be exceedingly short because it was a quiet month apparently.

I am in trouble though the refreshments and snacks I had were not all good for me.  They were chips, and dip, shrimp and a few mini eclairs.

When I left there around 9 I headed to the grocery store and went shopping for an hour.  I got most of what I needed and was home after 10.  I put stuff away and headed to bed.  I couldn’t keep my head up anymore.

Well I have to get ready for class at 8.  I will be there for two hours and then come home and get ready for the day…J

Today is My nephew John's Birthday

Today is my Nephew John’s Birthday.  I don’t know how old he is, but he is the middle child of my late Brother’ Bob’s and SIL Ethel. He came to this country from Taiwan in the late 80’s with his family and I can remember he was very shy. The first night he was in our home he had woken up and everyone but me was sleeping.   He was crying because he didn’t recognize anything or see anyone familiar.  I came downstairs and we played at the kitchen table. 

He along with his siblings experienced a lot.  Family discourse, new schools, new ways of life, my father dying, and then luckily their relationship with my Mother was repaired, he experienced High School, and going into the Army experiencing war, the loss of his own father, and much later his grandmother.  Experiencing the joy of his own wedding and most recently the dissolution of his own marriage.  He is currently stationed in North Pole AL as Medic.  He has two dogs the malamute is probably 6 years old now and he recently got a little puppy and it’s probably grown since the last time he sent out pictures on FB.  HE does have a new lady in his life, but I am not sure where that’s heading right now.

So back home here I talked with Sister yesterday and she has another cold-again.  I will be staying away from her this weekend again as I am beginning to feel wonky myself.  We talked about the progress of selling stuff and she admitted I seem to know what I am doing and that is a good thing. 

My ears are starting to feel hollow and I don’t know if it’s turning into hearing loss, or the dreaded wax build up.  I do clean my ears (not with q tips) but this feels like I am underwater.  I hope I am not getting sick again either, I have a lot to do that’s coming up.

I didn’t make it to class this morning.  I slept in and then got to the morning routine.  I brought my laptop with me so that whenever I finish doing what I must do tonight I will have it with me.  I have two meetings (and I still need to get the Christmas stuff in the car for Sharon’s home).  I hope to get to the grocery store after all that.

Did I say it’s going to be a long night?

Steps for yesterday: 11,964

Steps so far today: 4,434

I had a protein drink this morning, tea, 2 pkgs of granola bars, trail mix and water.  For Lunch I had the Lemon Orzo chicken soup, and yogurt.

Today is day 3 of the edge fitness challenge

Today is day three of the Edge fitness challenge.  I still am faltering despite making sure I work the program.  I am supposed to be getting at least 12000 or more steps a day. Since Monday haven’t reached those goals.  I almost did today as Alex wanted me to get to 14000.  I had already reach 9000+ by the time class started. 

The diet is also been hard.  Despite the fact even or in spite of the fact I have been having my protein drinks at least before I leave the house.  I managed to flake on the diet by having pizza, or the candy.  I have had salads in the last couple of days either as a main element or in addition to soup, veggie wrap. 

 Even though I didn’t go to the gym yesterday I think I made up for it a little by going straight to the gym from work and doing cardio for 30 minutes and then taking the SGT 60 class. 

What is the SGT 60 class?  Well the description is as follows: SGT is a 60-minute partner-based workout with a group up to 12 people which includes a mix of repetition-based movements with progressive weight training and interval based cardio training. This class is for anyone looking to increase strength and endurance!

I was very pleased at being able to do most if not all of the exercises.  Of course that’s how it usually is.  I was using 12.5 lbs.  For chest presses in dumbbells and we had to do 4 rounds of 12 times.

I have signed up for a few more classes in the next couple of days.   I was only going to do Cardio (treadmill, bike, or epileptic) tomorrow but decided to do a class at 5:30.  I have my regular Saturday Morning classes as well (This week is the first of the Edge challenge class). 

I have no idea what I am going to have for food tomorrow.  This is one of the biggest problems I have.  I don’t always plan ahead.  I just wing it and usually decide at that moment.  I will have to seek out any salads.

I know what I am not doing though.  I was supposed to bring brownies to the brunch on Saturday and have decided to make a large salad and hopefully get my fill of that.  Most likely have more than one of my protein drinks and lots of water.

Here is to a better diet day tomorrow!

Thankful Thursday 2/220/20

1.            I am thankful for family warts and all.  My nephew John’s Birthday is today.  I haven’t talked with him in a while and I think of him often.

2.            I am thankful for my Kitties.   They are doing great.  I get the feeling that Sky is trying to push the limits to go outside again.

3.            I am thankful for my job.  We have been in the new location a month tomorrow.  Its going okay, even though there are some issues with the heat.  As I mention yesterday. 

4.            I am thankful for the medical profession that keeps me on the road to good/better health.  I have to wait a few days for the result of my Mammogram yesterday.  I did better yesterday with diet.  I didn’t make it to the gym though.

5.            I am thankful for my home.  I decided that I may just have to motivate myself into doing the decluttering myself after all.  I don’t want to monopolize anyone else’s time and energy on a weekend.

6.            I am thankful for my friends.  The Coffee Talk went very well last night.   I met a couple of new attendees and a few returnees’.    One discussion was about Condo living.  It was making me think three times about going to a condo. 

I heard from my pen pal Lisa of Texas.  She shared some family news and activities with me and so now I am working on a letter to her.

I haven’t heard from Momma in a few days.  I will send her an email soon.

7.            I am thankful for my neighbors. 

8.            I am thankful for the organizations I belong to.  The LG board meeting went really well and so did the DTC.  We have a special Town Committee Meeting in March to seat the newly elected Town Committee.  As I have mentioned we are beginning the next election cycle.

9.            I am thankful for the weather.   I am still hoping for the big snow storm but we have had some nice warm days and we have had some rain and some really cold days.



10.          I am thankful for those who choose to protect and serve our country.  Enough said.

Mid-Week Reflection

It’s Wednesday again.  It’s a beautiful sunny day so far and its already 40 degrees and apparently going to stay there.  I actually thought that on Monday and it was well into the 50’s. 

This week is significantly less stressful than the end of last week.  When I had to figure out expenses.  I know we all do it, but a few bills got lost in the shuffle.  So now I am sort of playing catch up with them.  I am better at it this week.  I was relieved to find the credit card replacement in the mail yesterday. 

The fitness challenge started on Monday and I weighed in and was surprised at the result so now my goal is to lose 16 pounds.  Unfortunately, I flubbed already.  I had pizza for late afternoon lunch yesterday and then went to the gym.  Started feeling sick during P’s class.  Left early and came home. 

Today I am making a concerted effort to eat right and not indulge in cookies or chips.  I did get a grilled chicken salad (as if it was going to be chicken salad sandwich).   I had a protein drink for breakfast, and a protein bar.  Tonight, I probably will have soup and a salad. 

I will also be going to the gym the rest of the week for the required classes or cardio sessions.  Alex is going to reschedule our Saturday session this week since I will be at the brunch.  I promised him I would not eat anything remotely on the taboo list.  I see several protein drinks and lots of water in my future that day

I had my infusion last week and it was the dentist and this week I had my mammogram yesterday and I will be meeting with Debra on Friday.

Last Wednesday was the coffee Meetup and I am going tonight.  I always have a great time there, but I have got to be aware of personal space.  I was almost sitting on top of Paula last week.  The same with poor Trish from the Setback games on Saturday.  She was my guru for the day I nearly scratched when I tried to tap her on the shoulder.  The games were great on Saturday and I am looking forward to the week we start playing Hearts.

This weekend is the Ladies Brunch entitled hearts and chocolate.  Then later in the day I am heading to Ivoryton Playhouse for a special activity for Women Playwright Initiative.  So, it will be a busy weekend there.

The lady’s guild is quiet this week, but we will be starting up lots of things next week.  Among them the second nominating committee and spring activities. Then in June the officer’s election and installation.

We have a 4^th District-hopefully this Friday.  That is if everyone responds to the Chairman.  I was able to get the minutes out the other night.  We have our DTC Monthly meeting on the 26^th.  That’s when we will seat the new town committee (new members as well as returning) and then hop on the next election season.   

Work is fine.  The Union will be presenting the petition regarding the temperature to the higher ups sometime next week.  I Have been told the Union’s Health & Safety representative will be contacted as well.  I have also been reassured that we don’t know what to expect yet because preparations will not start for a few months.  One observation has been made that because we have a great salary.  We won’t be going on strike.

Monday Musings

Today is President’s Day where we honor all Presidents but early on in history it was to honor George Washington and Abe Lincoln as they both were two very important contributors to this countries life.  It is a federal holiday so the banks and post office are closed. Schools around the country are closed too.  I always looked forward to those but you always had to prepare for the rest of the week.  I will be working tomorrow along with many of my colleagues at the university.  It was not one of the holidays we were given days off.  I am hoping we have enough things to do tomorrow since we won’t be getting much mail.

I have been trying to see if everyone across the country has it off but either I am not looking at it right or not paying attention (it is after all 12:18)..I guess I could look at people’s blogs or each state’s holiday calendar.

I have had a couple of worrisome moments.  I went to two different websites one is cheetsheet for Hollywood stuff and I forget the other site but Microsoft went wild and it looked like it could be a hacking site I got off of them so quickly.  I didn’t want to have to call the computer guru for stupidity.

Tonight is the Fitness challenge kickoff Celebration.  This is got to be the time I pull it together and not flake at going to the gym.  Just like last time we will have 8 weeks to participate in classes, one on one session with our trainers, and weigh in every two weeks.

Ever since I woke up this morning I have had a dull headache.  I did get up and do our regular morning routine and that included lying down on the couch until 6:30. It always amazes me that I fall back into a deep sleep because I always seem to miss parts of whatever I am watching.  I got ready for work but made sure I had my protein drink before I started the day and left just before 7:20.

There was a frost/ice covering on the car that took no time to clear it out.  IT was fluctuating between 26 to 32 degrees as I was driving to the office.  It is supposed to be in the 40’s for the next week or so.  Mostly rain is expected and maybe a little snow.  It was nice to know that many people had off today for President’s day.

I sent a message to my OB/Gyn about finding the last mammogram report and I received a message today introducing me to the woman taking over for Julie.  Apparently, the Doctor/APRN has decided to stay home with family.  It would have been nice to get a notification other than a message don’t you think? I don’t understand that.  Really, I don’t.  Any way she tells me that the Mammogram center should have access to my report from 2018. 

I was able to get a ticket for the play this Saturday.  IT cost about $25 and the woman who sold me the ticket says I will be sitting beside Red.  She wanted to know if I wanted to be attend a Panel discussion at the library being held earlier that day I just couldn’t.  I don’t know if anyone else is going to that but we all are going to the hearts and chocolate meetup earlier that day.

Today being President’s day there wasn’t that much mail.  So, I spent most of it doing the scanning and a little bit of the readdress mail, and some envelope-stuffing.  I was keeping an eye on the cash bags.  I had lunch with Ann, Mary, Leslie, and it was fun. We talked about Tyler Perry’s contributions to the entertainment industry.

I have been trying very hard not to check the bank website to see if the money has been deducted and sent to the various people.  I know it won’t be until after midnight.  I also didn’t check the post office site either.

Well its almost time for me to go home and I have some last minutes things to do….I will see you later.

its a good thing

It is a good thing I was going over my Meetup activities for the week.  I was reviewing the one for the play next week (the Ivoryton playhouse is hosting a Women’s Playwright Initiative).  One of the instructions was about tickets and the price.  I would have been out of luck if I hadn’t done it.  It’s one of the worst habits I have.  I don’t read through emails, texts, or recipes to the end.  This would explain a lot of problems I get myself into.

So I have placed a call to the box-office at the Ivoryton playhouse but they are closed for the day and will hopefully they will have tickets left and will call me back tomorrow.  Keep your fingers crossed but if they don’t I will have to let the ladies know.

I finished the minutes for the 4^th District Committee this afternoon after I found an email from Chairman Phil about the next meeting and had to ask him exactly when the next DTC meeting is and about our members.  We won’t be having the 4^th District in March but will in April here.

The cats woke up from their naps and came down around 3 together.  They had each come down by themselves earlier looking for something.  I finally fed them at 4.  They became very quiet for several hours and as I expected came back down around 9 to get me ready for bed.  Sky stayed downstairs chasing a toy and tiger came back upstairs waiting for me.  . 

I am dragging out the laundry again.  After having dumped them everywhere I finally folded some of them or piled them neatly together. There is also some in the dryer that needed another spin.  This would explain the bill for electricity last month. 

I had my phone session with Debra a little after 7.  We talked for about 30 minutes and we talked about the weekend, the past week, and the faux pau I made on a few of the bills this week. We talked about goals on for the next few weeks.  We will meet next Friday at our regular time.

I finished watching TV around 9:30 and have been listening to the regular Sunday night  radio programs.  I was surfing the net for a bit but now need to get to bed.

Yesterday

Yesterday was a long but great day.  I did get to the gym for 7 am but knew when I didn’t see Alex we were not having our training session.  He never gets there at 7 especially on Saturday.  I did attempt some cardio and ended up talking to few people and not getting that much done.  I did take two classes and came home for a couple of hours before going back for the training session. 

We had a good session I told him about the foods I ate and that I felt I was still in the spiral we spoke of earlier and that I tried to pull out but not too well.  We did talk about the exercising.  I did tell him if I don’t come for class today that I would definitely come in for cardio.

I had an early lunch from Adams.  I had Garlic parmesan chicken and a few wings.  I had the same thing for dinner with trail mix as well.   

The card game was great.  We had some returnee’s and some new people.  WE talked about other meetups and the money that organizers have to put out for groups.  I was a little over protective when one woman said there wasn’t much in the group going on.  I told her of the most recent things in the last two years.  I just checked and I have been in this group for two years and for the others just a year.  I won a couple of hands and I still don’t know how.  Luckily the ladies were patient with me. Trish was my guru for the day.  We finished by 5 and I was home a short time later.

I had dinner and watched PBS for a little bit and then went to bed but I didn’t sleep at first did some crosswords and then I started getting tired.  I had taken alka seltzer cold med because I was sneezing a lot earlier in the day.  I still need to get zicam.

Today other than the gym I need to finish laundry and work on finishing some letters and get some grocery shopping done and get ready for the week.



Today is supposed to be a tad warmer than yesterday.  Yesterday started in the single digits and made it to 30’s late in the day.  That’s probably why I started sneezing.  According to the weather report its 36 degrees and heading into the low 40’s later.  It does not make me want to go outside at all but I will have to.

This week will be fairly busy and about health.  Tomorrow night I have the Edge Fitness challenge kickoff.  I have a feeling I will do some cardio afterwards.  Tuesday will be my mammogram and then Alex.  I will make the classes the rest of the week.   I meet with Debra at the end of the week.  I need to check the schedule to see when Alex is rescheduling next week’s one on one since I have the brunch.

Labor wise we just have our weekly meeting and trying to iron out the new petition and groom and cultivate members for the committee and continue preparing for the next contract program.  It looks like we will be logging the cash bags each day for their contents.  Things are still not working out the way they like it.  I do what I can.  It has work for the various teams that work on them.

I have the coffee talk meetup on Wednesday and then the Hearts and Chocolate brunch meetup next Saturday.  I still have to bake brownies.  I am a little nervous about it.  There is about 20 people attending the brunch and I don’t want to short change anyone.   I have always enjoyed that one.

Well Tiger is meowing loudly and I have laundry to attend to have a great Sunday.

Valentines Day 2020

Today is a beautiful sunny but going to be very cold Valentine’s Day. Everyone whom I gave cards to received them and thanked me (well two out of three isn’t bad).  My two furry valentines were very lovable.  More than once during the night Sky slept on my shoulder. Sigh.  Somewhat different to yesterday and the last few days where it’s been rainy or cloudy.

I want to say that yesterday is becoming a blur for me but there were a couple of things that stuck out to me.  The fact I discovered I shortchanged a car payment and missed a couple of bills.  I was mortified.  I made sure the bills I were paying had the right amount.  The insurance payments went out yesterday and hopefully will be there in a couple of days.  The balance of the car payment should be there by Tuesday.  I have to say I am more relieved to have gotten the car insurance done but at the same time more bills are coming in (water, UI, the cable which is one I missed).

Found something very odd when I arrived.  I found poop all over the sidewalk.  I realized that the neighborhood/street must have had a visit from the Canadian geese that fly through the area daily.  I should probably take a hose and wash them down or let mother nature take care of it.

The folded cot is now in its new home.  The woman came around 5:30 and we with Neighbor Ben’s help got it in to the car.  Now all that I need to do is get the Christmas stuff to my friend Sharon’s.  I also need to move along with the cleaning out.

An argument erupted between Chairman Phil and MVB.  I decided that I would finally block MVB and his bitch wife because they are the most obnoxious bullies in the DTC.  An article was sent out by chairman for awareness purposes and MVB just went bonkers.  He is a detriment to The DTC and to the public.  I also know that if his wife ever reads this she better not come at me and demand I take it down.

Around 7 I called my Friend Karen in Florida.  We spent the next hour talking about her new place, my plans to downsize, and various classmates we have known over the years.  We are making plans to get together sometime in the summer.  I would go down and spend a few days there.

So, the rest of last night I ordered dinner watched TV until 9 and then went to bed.  Today I will go home make dinner and hopefully get to the gym and get an early sleep.  I have to be at the gym early tomorrow AM.

Thankful Thursday 2/13/2020

1.       I am thankful for family warts and all.  Baby Sophie broke her little foot last week and is on the mend.  My nephew Rich helped me out yesterday by bringing some stuff down from the attic.  My Great Niece Alex celebrated her 5^th Birthday this past week.

2.       I am thankful for my Kitties.   They have been very spoiled this past week by being able to get into the Attic.  They make sure I am awake in the morning.  Sky explored the cot and he was way too funny.  Still need to make the dental appointment for him.

3.       I am thankful for my job.  It’s been three and half weeks since we moved and there is still some kinks to work out and hurdles to overcome.  I continue to be busy. 

4.       I am thankful for the medical profession that keeps me on the road to good/better health.  I had my infusion yesterday. I have a mammogram next week.  I have been to the gym three days in a row this week.  Diet still needs to be worked on but I think it’s better than it has been.  I have a phone session with Debra this weekend.

5.       I am thankful for my home.  Still working on getting a group of friends to come over and help declutter.   As I mentioned yesterday I meet with a buy for a cot tonight at the house at 5.

6.       I am thankful for my friends.  I had a blast at my first Reggae band show last weekend and look forward the activities that are coming up this month.  I have been chatting with Mama Roberta who returned home after her recent trip to FL.  I am still playing catch up with my pen pals.

7.       I am thankful for my neighbors.  They are all doing well.  ShannonP was experiencing Fashion Week last week and had a blast.  She is really beautiful. 

8.       I am thankful for the organizations I belong to.  The LG board meeting went really well and so did the DTC.  We have a special Town Committee Meeting in March to seat the newly elected Town Committee.  As I have mentioned we are beginning the next election cycle.

9.       I am thankful for the weather.   We had a surprise Snow squall last Friday but this week we have had rain and clouds…we are supposed to get really cold temperatures by the weekend.



10.     I am thankful for those who choose to protect and serve our country.  Enough said.