I blinked and it was gone

i can’t believe its Friday again.  This entire week flew by and I don’t know if I got a lot done or not.

I remember sometihng Mom told me many years ago that I can’t just exist in the world I have to be doing something.  I guess that’s why every other day I get to feeling guilty that all I did is sit and didn’t do much.

My plan to go to sleep early last night never saw the light of night.  I did try but I wanted to finish ysterday’s babble of an entry.

A part of me focused on committing to the gym.  That met with mixed results.  I knew I would fall back into the old ways.  Skip classes, eat things I wasn’t really supposed and make up for it some other way.  I did get some walking in as well.

i set the alarm for 4 this time so I would be getting up in time to feed the cats and leave for the 6 am class. I slept through the alarms but managed to get up and go and even the cats got fed.

I am thinking i did a lot of writing WHETHER IT was in the blogs, attempted pen paling, and some organizing. 

I also know I spent probably way too much time watching TV or sleeping. 

Since I had scheduled many of the bills that were due (at least that’s what I believe they are) this pay check I didn’t feel like I needed to review them.  LIE.  I still needed to check about the service agreement payment and see when I can do that.

I know I lost a number of nights worrying about that whole thing.  i still go back and forth with the setting up and identifying and organizing (the words are not coming to me right now)

i received some sad news this morning.   My friend Joan lost her 14 year old Companion Buddy (her organization Walks with Buddy was named for him) yesterday afternoon to cancer.  It was quick found it earlier this week.  I offered to come over today but she didn’t respond.  I have been crying since I found out.  A couple of others lost their furbabies as well this week.  i managed to send them all cards.  the kitties are not sure why i have been so clingy.  They are both sleeping now.

I called JOC this morning.  Her foot like I said is better but she isn’t willing to tempt fate but has the doctor appointment monday.  She definitely will be walking next week even with the rain.

I have checked in with the girls, Jim, and now Liz.  I am avoiding cooking the chicken but I also need to go grocery shopping today.

I still have the boxes to tie up and take to the transfer station with another bag of clothes.

I am thinking maybe work on the pen pal stuff for a little bit. 

i have my session with DEbra at 5;30 this evening.  I hope the zoom issues will be resolved.

The weather right now is beautiful and 81 degrees and the sun is playing hide and seek. we may get some rain at some point.  It’s supposed to stay with us for the next several days.  My lawn along with everyone else needs it and we can’t water it right now…brown water in the pipes.  For some of us.

 

 

Something I forgot

I was checking the informed delivery from USPS and nearly choked on my tongue I was getting my insurance bill and I wasn’t sure if it was the house insurance or the car insurance part.  I am relieved to say it’s not the house one but I am expecting it eventually.   It is not due for another three weeks.  Besides I looked on the payments and the house insurance was paid two months ago and won’t need it again until next year (I hope).

I also got another vehicle service notification which means I have to activate it.  I really don’t want to have paid more than I have to for the service.  So I will call them tomorrow.

I also requested a refund for the gloves as they haven’t gotten here yet and they were supposed to be here by now.  The company has processed the refund and it should be in my account by next week.

I haven’t checked the email for VPN instructions.  I will have to do it sometime soon because I will have to put in for 6.5 hours of time or I will lose it.  I got an email from the Supervisor this morning with that information in it.

The Med School Dean released a memorial to my friend Julie’s father.  I sent an email to Julie to see if she wanted it.  The Dean also released an announcement the Deputy Dean for Finance and Administration is retiring July 1.  I am not making connection to budgetary and the atmosphere at the med school.

The stress of the world both real and virtual is affecting many places.  There were several incidences of discord on a couple of blogging platforms.  Some have left those platforms for others.  I am sorry that has happened.

This week is pretty much the same.  Tomorrow is the committee meeting at 1.  Wednesday I will have to miss this week’s coffee hour to prepare for the board meeting that night.

 

Not much planned for Today

I didn’t really have a lot planned for this morning.  I just wanted to sleep since it took me a while to get to sleep last night.  Yep the decaf coffee did that.  It also didn’t help that I moved the fan to the side window that brought in cold air.  I wanted to bury myself under the blankets but it’s hard when there is a big ball of fur sleeping next to you.

I called the IT and did get the VPN set up on my computer and as usual I was apprehensive about it.  But Edgar the IT guy sent me instructions once the download was done.  I also have an app for it too.  I need another app on my phone.  I will need this to do the online training in July or even to do the time card.  I think.

I have a zoom training session this afternoon for the union.  I am not sure how long that will take but It will be training for the survey they are conducting right now.  Personally It could be done online by the members.  I know this is to help but I really don’t want to interrupt those who are working between the hours of 8-4.  I know that if I have been working all day and on the computer and phone I would be tired.   Needless to say didn’t touch it but will have to do it tomorrow.

I cooked some lamb chops and had yogurt and am feeling a little like Jabba the Hutt.  I do have more cooking to do and I am not in the mood to do it now.

It has been so hot here.  I have the windows open and a couple of fans on in the windows but it’s been damn hot.  It’s going to stay in the 70’s all night. 

I did go to the meetup and it was okay.  As more people came the interference was not good.  I am wondering if any of the others were having trouble with hearing people.  The audio wasn’t good either.  I figured I would stay because the answers are typed.  As soon as it was over I left.

I have been watching  more of the Law & Order marathon and now I am going to bed. 

 

How quickly

It is amazing how quickly your mood can change.  I was in great spirits Wednesday morning. Loving the sun, glad the mail work was caught up and then as quickly as my good spirits came they took a nosedive.  First early morning the computer I use for scanning crashed and the cursed “blue screen” appeared. I contacted ITRandy and we made arrangements to come around 3 this afternoon.   The blue Screen happen a second time before Randy came. It seems a driver is the culprit and now Randy is looking at a best course of action. He says i can still use it Then I went to use the new site (for locating our doctors)  several times couldn’t find it in my favorites and kept having to type it in (talk about time consuming). The desktop I have at my regular desk seemed slow.

I was so aggravated but when DK had to tell me to calm down I realized and knew that I couldn’t let that dictate the rest of what was left of my day.   So I cooled off and the day was better.

I stayed until 5 at the office and then went to the Coffee meetup.  There were some core people there and newbies. One was even twenty and so cool to talk too.  I stayed until 9:30! IT was 10 when I got home so you know I had a couple of kitties who were put out of their comfort zone.  I fed them and did the normal Pre-garbage day activities. AFter that I went to bed.

Thursday at this point is a blur. Spent the day scanning (no issues with the computer). DK did the mail, found out GA is off friday.  Remembered we had snow flurries. I heard about it mostly but missed seeing but worried it would continue throughout the day. Went to class that night killed myself in it.  Have to remember to sign up for classes on a regular basis. Contacted Alex throughout the day about food logs and daily steps. I am planning on being at his 8 am class Saturday.

I am selling girl Scout cookies for Lisa and Olivia.  I got the sheets yesterday as well and need to make flyers and start selling.  I want her to get the most!! Got some advice from Meredith C who has sold them before.  I have to wait until the cookies get here before they pay.

I heard from Jim and Emily.  Jim is doing well he has seen Lions, and cheetahs and has pictures already.  He hasn’t shared them with me yet. I know I shouldn’t worry about him being there but I am a little worried.  He may be healthy but the native animals may think he is tasty.

Emily has been telling me about her job and apartment in the Borough of Hummelstown PA.  You know I had to check the map out.  At least she is about 6 minutes from her job at Hershey Hotel (the big one).  She loves being on her own but makes it home every chance she gets.

There were two  fatal truck accidents on the highway in the Milford Orange area in the last two days.  Luckily it was southbound and not really affecting my commute (this morning’s was totally my fault as I was running late).  I am usually blaming the truck driver but to be honest anything could have gone wrong.

I ordered groceries for Saturday evening.  That will allow me to do some cooking and have it ready for the week.  I probably will do it overnight on Saturday so I want to pick the recipes first before the groceries get here.  I didn’t get a lot of food or cleaning stuff. BUt now that I am thinking about it I think there was more I needed to get.  I always say it can ordered the next time. When I do the list I am going to have to really check in the cellar.

This week is a little quieter than last week.  I will be at the gym after my session with Debra tonight. I have the 8 am class and then my session with Alex.  I am expecting good things with the in-body tomorrow. The rest of Saturday i am going to focus on letters, reading-yep haven’t touched the books from library.  Sunday is the early morning walk, and waiting for peapod and getting ready for the week.

I am pretty sure I will check my calendar and see what’s going on next week.  In the mean time I need to get back to work!!! :)

Well not exactly as planned

I got up around 6 to get the singing duo fed and do our routine.  They managed to eat most of the food in a rather short time.  I laid on the couch and had the TV on in the background and played Solitaire on the phone.  Its addictive. 

About two hours later I decided to set the timer and just work on organizing some of the files on the laptop.  Right at the moment organizing the Blogging files.  Putting them in subfiles so it looks a little more organized.  Then I will do the Pen paling folders and move them around a little.  If the OFfice suite cooperates I will move some of that stuff to the google.

Then I will move on to the Christmas cards.  I am hoping to work at least two hours on that.  IF I start giving myself a set time I won’t feel crazed and not get it done.

Eventually I will do the cooking.  Instead of the damn ribs I am going to move on to the chicken and turkey.  After that back to the pen paling.

Then get ready for work tomorrow.

Yeah haven’t made it to church yet.  Probably won’t get the tickets.  I will call the office and see if I can get them there.

Sky is currently in my old bedroom.  He had been vocal for a while and when I came upstairs he continued.  It was clear where he wanted to go.  So I acquiesced.  He is quiet now. You would think that’s a huge sign telling me it's time to move in there and get it organized and cleared out.  I have a huge bag of clothes that I can drop off to Goodwill.  There is also a box of vases I can take as well.  So much for me not going out today. 

I am watching Tiger as I write this and she is asleep at the foot of the bed.  She has been up here since she got fed.  I was surprised she hasn’t run into the spare room to sleep but I am pleased she choose to stay.  I know that it doesn’t mean she won’t later.

Need to get going and get some of the cards out.

Revising

After I finished some of the healthlogic for Tuesday, I went and did the scanning.  Since the daily mail was not here I kept with the scanning until It was all done.  I admit I took longer than I should have because I was also updating my to do list so that I can be more specific in my tasks and when I do them to focus on those particular tasks. Not saying it will work.

After a stuttering start with the cell phone I managed to order a floral arrangement for my friend Rosa.  It's all purple and I seem to recall that she likes purple.  I don’t see her often (usually at fundraisers or rally’s or forums).  The florist said it will be delivered tomorrow.

I found my work ID this afternoon.  After spending two days looking and not finding it.  IT was in a side pocket of my bag that I carry.  Kicking myself for it.  At least I didn’t cancel the card yet.

Tonight is the retirement dinner for TMJ.  I am looking forward to this a great deal.  Will get to see many from Butler Building days (my first oPS office) and many others that haven’t seen in quite some time.  I will be staying at the office until after 5 and then head over to the restaurant.

Monday Musings

Another week has started and I am not sure what to expect.  I have a couple of meetings this week both in the confines of the office and out of the office.  We have a staff meeting about the mail delivery tomorrow and I always get anxious.  I have been doing what is required since the last meeting but there may be some new things.  The end of the week will be the health coach, Debra and the DTC.

The weather today is supposed to be nice but come mid week some snow is flying in.  The rest of the week is rain.  Sometimes the rain brings weird feelings and situations.  I guess it depends on how one faces it and allows it to control our lives.

One of the kitties had a hair ball (or something) right by the TV in the living room overnight.  I cleaned it up because I really didn't want to make Livia do it.  They are back downstairs again.  Of course Sky wants to go into the cellar but I don't want him to  right now.  Not sure what TIger is up to.  They slept well until 4 am on the bed this morning.  I was in some pretzel shape for sleeping.  I didn't mind it much.  I am going to have to get more food soon.

I share the link to Rainbow bridge with Liz last night as we were talking about it last night when I stopped by to see her.  She had never heard of it before so I looked it up for her.

Time to get ready for work.

I got lazy

My first thought is I got lazy for the rest of the afternoon.  I ended up watching TV and sleeping and eating a lot.  I know that my wrist and shoulder was hurting again.  The wrist has been ongoing the shoulder started last night for some reason. 

I did get a new pen pal named Connie from Texas.  She is married and has three kids.  There is a more extensive story there but I am not sure I want to share that just yet. I wasn’t able to get to any of the letters I owe to the others maybe tomorrow.

The temperatures never got above 80 today.  It was really nice but at times a tad chilly.  As the sun was setting I covered up under the blanket.  I am not sure what the temps are tomorrow.

The kitties came out from their favorite spots some time ago and are by the back door.  It’s amazing I think they could be one place and one comes from a different direction.

I sent the dishwasher through but will wait until the morning before empty it.  That’s when I will need the food dishes for the cats.  I have a lot of clothes to fold but I am just too tired.

I am just going to finish the NCIS Marathon and then go to bed.

Friday Musings

It is Friday afternoon.  I woke up early. I actually slept downstairs last night.  I wanted to be near the kitties.  They didn’t give a flying fig they spent most if not all night long in the cellar.

This morning Jim and I were doing odds and ends.  Jim fixed the toilet seat and I was making calls and looking over various condo and apartments.  We even had a little one on one conversation that really helped on things.  He left here around 10 or 11 and managed to get home to a very annoyed Princess Pocono.  I told him that she could blame me….next step should be bribery.

Among the calls I made today.  Was to book the dates for the Veteran’s Day activity and eventually the Holiday activities in December.  That came after I had talked with Dr. T who told me more about her broken foot.   

The other call was to schedule rug cleaning service I looked up on Homeadvisor.com they called me shortly after I looked them up and for three rooms it will be $150. They will be here on Tuesday at 10.  I can’t believe I did.  I told Jim about it when I spoke to him about it this afternoon.

Sharese the nurse came at Noon someone else was supposed to be here at 3 but she called and said she would be here between 12 and 1.  We talked about the Doctor’s appointments I had and the results.  She took my vitals and they were all good.  We hoped we would meet before I am discharged from the service.

Once she left I had lunch a new Smart one that really didn’t full fill me but I have been having fruit throughout the day.  I just had one of my fruit cups.

I have managed to get the FMLA faxed to the leave coordinator but I wasn’t able to get to the DMV.  It closed early for the Labor Day holiday.  I will have to go and do it Tuesday or Wednesday.

I had a phone session with Debra and told in what I call tennis match way of telling her all that happened and what I was feeling.  She was glad I had the visit from Jim and that I am on the way to feeling better.

Slow start to Sunday

It is a little after 9 Sunday morning and I haven’t even showered or dressed for the day.  I have been up since six.  SKy was anxious  to eat.  I had hoped to stay in bed a little longer because I spent a couple of hours in the bathroom getting sick to my stomach.  IT happened around 1.  Even though I have had coffee and cereal I am still not feeling great.   I will get there eventually.

I talked with LIz last night.  SHe was on her way home from seeing Nel.  He was continuing to improve.  I think she said he was getting a full shower and he was looking forward to it. She also did some planting and stuff like that.  She was going to do her IV session last night.  Today she had a full day as well.

We talked about the scholarship awards that are coming up.  I need to get the woman’s name who needs information.  Liz has the info on Mom from the obituary if they need it.  I emailed Phil this morning to get the name.  I hope he sees it before too long.  We have less than ten days to get it ready.

The sun is out right now but according to the weather it was supposed to be cloudy all day.  Color me confused.  That’s not hard to do either.

Well I better get going..i have things I want to get done before too long.

I couldn't sleep last night

I was really having a hard time sleeping last night.  I heard noises (besides the kitties purring) and for a short time thought i could hear mice.  I thought something was drinking the water (it wasn’t)and the noises I did hear were the alarm clock ticking.  I also think it was the brookside chocolates that kept me awake too.

So while the kittens slept (and gave me dirty looks for lighting up the room with the laptop)I decided to surf the net.  I decided to look at our towns minutes of a couple of boards so that I could stay informed.  That didn’t last long.  Then I decided to read the newest entry of a blog I recently started to follow.  It is the New England Musings.

Brenda is from the Berkshires and shares her thoughts and Ideas of her life.  The most recent one was the age old spring tradition that kids go through every year.  The Prom.  In it she recounts how her Nephew was invited (it was indeed very sweet)by a young girl in his class via a snickers bar.  She continues with her own memories of proms for her and her sisters and then shares some tips for proms.  As I read this I actually sat here trying to remember my proms.  I know of one that I went to at the Foundation school over on Woodmont Road that was scary as hell.  The guy who invited me attended (I can’t remember how I met him)the school.  Let’s just say that relationship ended damn fast and I have never seen the guy since.  

It was after one when I decided to try and sleep.  I would be getting up four hours later to vacuum and get the dining room ready for the furniture to come back up.  I am still not certain what else I want up.  Liz gave me some tips and reminders that it doesn’t have to be the way it was when Mom was living.  I just want a place to entertain and have meetings or something when it comes time.

I gave myself an extra half hour of bedtime and it worked.  I got up cleaned out the litter boxes and then fed the kitties and then had some open faced cheese sandwiches on English muffins.  I managed to put the fan that’s been sitting on the floor all these months downstairs but realize that once the hot temperatures start it will be back up.

The morning started off with some clouds and temps in the mid 40s it got warmer as the day went on.

I managed to vacuum the dining room fairly early and unlocked one door.  Around lunch time I went over and only Chris 2 was home.  We talked about the cats and about work.  He has a new job starting in a couple of weeks.  Around 1 Chris #1 was home and both came after that and were done by 2.

I had already gone to the bank and the store for Livia’s things so  the rest of the afternoon I installed the tax program.  OF course sky got up a second time and so did Tiger.

I set up the tax program and got those started.  I didn’t want to wait any longer.  It took me until about 4:30-5 to get it done.  I had two do a few things and managed to get it.  I think I had gotten a virus alert (not the first) but it got done.  I have to admit there were some frustrating moments when it asked for something and I think I may have scared the kittens for now...they are avoiding me.

i am going to have one of the smart ones for dinner and then relax.  I am getting tired now.  I have to get up early tomorrow for 8:30 mass and the first communion.  

There is a reason why I don't have flowers

I think flowers are beautiful and make things look nice unfortunately I don’t take care of them and the cats get to them.  I have the floral arrangement from the office on mantle.  I found sections of it on the floor when I came down this morning.  Its funny because until this week I figured the cats stopped getting on the mantle.  Wrong.  Right now they are playing and chasing each other all over the house.  They did pretty well during the night I think they stayed with me for most of the night.  I do know they are getting heavy for my legs.

I got a call from Liz this morning she is going to a meeting but she and the handyman will be here around 10:30.  So I did some sweeping and will have to do some vacuuming it looks like.  She says i I like this guy enough I can use him for other things.  The only thing I can think of is the closet door that won’t stay shut.

Later on this afternoon I am going grocery and kitty food shopping.  The canned food is low and I probably need more kibble.  As for human food.  I know I need more frozen foods and probably normal fresh food.  I need to pick some time and cook stuff but I just don’t know what to make.

The latest snow storm

It was snowing when I got up this morning.  It lasted until about Noon.  It was a good day to stay in the pajamas and relax.   That’s what I did.  Sky sat with me for a long time too.  Late in the day he sat at the end of the bed as well.  I did get up to do odds and ends (bill paying, sweeping).  The snow came again around 5 for a short time.  According to the weather reports there won’t be anymore but the temperatures will drop.

Dinner was Angel Hair and shrimp from smart one.  It was good but hot and made my stomach bleh.  I was going to make other pasta but stayed with this.  I straightened up the kitchen and sent the dishwasher through.  I have a little laundry going now.  

The rest of the night will be reading and perhaps watching stuff online because there doesn’t seem to be a whole lot on the TV.

babble

I have been up since 6 because the cats were exuberant and wanted their breakfast.   I tried to get more sleep on the couch until one of them knocked the coat rack over (you would think i would move it) and knocked over the lamp (again) not sure the light is going to work tonight. We will see.

Since then we have had our breakfast and have been watching TV.   Sky really loves to walk over my laptop.   I did manage to get the acknowledgement document Phil has to sign in the mail.  The cats are running around again.  I have a few things still to do before the afternoon activities and weather event.  

Today is John’s Birthday.  I posted a Birthday wish on facebook after I saw Diane’s posting which included pictures I haven’t seen either in a long time or ever.  I think its a good time to call and talk with him.

School news includes finally sending the email via mail to Linden Hall school Alumni this week.  I tried to send via email several times and it wouldn’t work.  I saw recently some news that the school will have a new Headmaster.  I would imagine in the next Alumni Bulletin or quarterly reports it will be there.  I just looked on facebook and it was also posted on the Linden Hall facebook page too.  It was funny the girls all were excited.  I wonder what the former Headmaster was like?  I know when I was there the Headmaster E had his detractors and his fans both on staff and the students.

I have a confession to make.  I have actually known this and probably have written about it many times but when things don’t go the way I want or need them to I get frustrated.  Example: I emptied the bag on the kirby (which I think has outlived its usefulness) it was hard getting it on but after several frustrating minutes it got on but all I could think of it was a piece of shit and that nothing in the house works right and I would like it to.  Everything seems to not go easily but when I do get it done its like “oh there we go”.

I did manage to start some laundry.  Considering I need to have something fairly decent for the theater tonight.  In the mean time Its noon and I have to be at the nursing home by 1:30.

Thanks for stopping by.

Oh Good

The kiddies got their energy going.  They have been running around here for the last hour or so.  I wonder if they will do this all night?  I would rather not close the door on them but I may have to but at the same time this is their bedroom too,  

This evening was family night.  I called my Aunt Betty in Texas and I also friended her son-in-law (his wife is my cousin) but she isn’t on FAcebook.,  Betty’s son Tom isn’t on Facebook but his wife Ashley is.  I don’t know if they will want me to be friended.  Anyway we spoke on the phone about 20 minutes,  We talked about family, health, and work

Well not much else to say I am going to have some herbal tea and then watch TV for a while..  I thought I heard someone hacking.  I couldn’t find anything but I will look again tomorrow,

Dear Mom

Dear Mom

It is a beautiful Saturday morning the sun is shining and I am suspecting its pretty cold out there.  I Have mixed feelings about that.  I Have the four chairs I have to bring down to the cellar and I don’t want to it to be too cold..  Well I have to put my big girl pants on and do it..

I talked with Liz last night she helped me reset the computer and it is working.  She was surprised that she was helping me with this instead of me knowing how to do it.  Anyway its working fine now.   I hope I can remember how to do it again next time.  Yeaa.

Well I  have some things I want to get started so I better go.  I will check in later.

Dear Mom

Dear Mom,

Well its almost 9:30 and I am heading to bed soon.  Its time for me to take the meds again.  The spasms are starting to frequent again (not sure if it is burping related or not but it is uncomfortable).  

I did manage to make some dinner.  I had spinach and cheese ravioli and sauce for dinner and straightened up downstairs a little.  I even managed to put the magazines in a bag for the nursing home tomorrow.  I think it will be okay to go.

I sent a text to Liz tonight they will be coming home tomorrow night.  I have a feeling this trip wiped her out.  I have no idea if there were services for jack or not.  she was glad I got the muscle spasms checked out. She asked if Jim mentioned anything about coming up and I told her not yet.

After bingo and church I would like to get to the Senior center and drop off the diapers and pads to them.  I have been either sick or just forgot.  I would like it out of my car.  I was really hoping to keep my car cleaner and organized longer than I did.

I am going to get some online shopping done tomorrow.  I am starting to panic again.  I hope to get it done soon.

Alright time for me to get the meds done...

Good NIght.

Dear Mom

Dear Mom,

Well the Labor Day weekend is drawing to a close for me.  I probably will be going to bed before 9 as I am tired.   Liz and Nel came over around noon time to bring the tables and tubs that was in your “room” home.  We took the opportunity to put some of your clothes in a bag to take to one of the local Churches for their Clothes closet (yes we folded them) they are in the car along with all the diapers, and pads you didn’t use.  Those will go to the Senior center as well.

After the left I did some straightening and moved the commode and shower chair upstairs.  I then spent the rest of the day zoning out.  I did have to do dishes as the dishwasher is still wonky.  I had to soak a couple of things.

Lawyer Bob called me this afternoon.  We talked about the next steps that need to be done and why.  He has invited both J & L to contact him with questions.  He did say that there will be some things that will be NTK and its up to me to decide if I want them to be informed.  It sounds like everything will be resolved and everything will be taken care of.

It got really hot late this afternoon.  It was 86 around 4 but now it’s a lot better.  I had to put the fans on for the evening but I will turn them off before I go to bed.

Well I have a few more things to do but I just wanted to say hi…Like I said lazy day.

Love Kate

Dear Friends

November 26, 2013

Dear Friends:

It is a cold and cloudy morning and it is supposed to get worse as the day goes on.  Rain is expected mid to late day and it is supposed to be heavy.  I am prepared to take home the boots that have been here since last winter.  (ewww).

I got up around 5 and started picking up stuff and straightening up and making the bed this morning before getting ready for work.  Olivia was supposed to come around 8 this morning.  She apparently did change the sheets on my bed.  I am not really happy with that because they were just changed Sunday and they were the fleece for warmth.  Oh Well its cleaned that’s all that’s important.

Work was busy had lots of lockbox still have to finish opening it tomorrow.  The second wind and the final round were light.  I managed to get it delivered late this afternoon.  I had the opportunity to serenade two people for their birthdays today.  The first one was to Susan and a belated one to Kent in Collections.  They were pleased.    I usually do pretty good with those despite my singing ability lacking.

There were some discussions regarding the events of yesterday most of them I was involved with.  I was saying I hope they find who ever perpetrated this hoax and charge him with Domestic Terrorism and we should hang em.

I had my session with Debra today.  It had dawned on me while walking to her office I had not thought of calling to see if she was okay yesterday.  Her office is right next to the Starbucks that was closed  and the staff in the cellar.  WE managed to talk about the past week and she was pleased I had a good week.  

We did touch on the subject of when Mom passes.  It is something I have been thinking of quite a lot lately and since the last time we had the conversation.  I know this a bit premature but for me its important.  Anyway she will be around for the funeral service but in the background.  She wants me to be able to grieve and if it gets to be overwhelming she will just give me a sign or something to help me through.  

After the session I came back to the office and picked up my lunch I had ordered earlier this morning.  It was steak quesadilla.   It was large and delicious.  I had offered some to Mama Joanie but she declined.    She wasn’t feeling all that great and she was anxious for the day to pass so that she could go home.   

For the first time in a long time I had kept the girls waiting.  Actually Mary wasn’t ready yet  but I was having a hard time putting those damn boots on.  I have a feeling I am going to have to get another pair again.  It was raining when we left.  We chatted for a very short time and when we got to the cars and then we went our separate ways.

The ride home was long.  There seemed to be a lot of traffic leaving the city and getting on the highways.  I didn’t get home until after 5.  Mom was munching on some fruit when I got in.

I expected to see her in her pajamas already after our conversation this afternoon.  She had just gotten in from shopping and was about to take a nap.  Yes I said a nap.  She hadn’t slept well last night.    I remember a few holidays in recent years she had some bug and ended up staying in bed.  I think i had to go to either of my siblings house on my own.  She is making more pie crusts as i write this.    I don’t know what else she is doing but I did check to see if she wanted or needed anything and she said no.

I haven’t done much except watch TV and napped.  I am actually going to crash again as I am tired still.    Even though I tried to get to bed early I was still up fairly late.  

Tomorrow I expect to be very busy I have to pick up the paychecks from the mailroom and finish the mail.  I have to call to see when they will be ready.  A number of people are urging me to get a ride over because the weather is supposed to be bad.  I don’t think its necessary.

Liz called tonight.  it would seem she has the flu and bronchitis again.  She may or may not be able to come for Thursday.  She seemed okay when I spoke to her yesterday but she is susceptible to these quite easily.    I think MOm is a little disappointed but  she is also worried about it.

Okay well I think i will crash.  If you are traveling tomorrow safe journey’s and have a great Holiday if I don’t see you on Thursday I will be around Friday throughout the day.  Still not sure what we have planned for the family for the weekend.  All I know is James may have to be back at school by Sunday afternoon sometime.

Kate