Came home today

 

 

 

 

I left my brother's at 10am.   I shared a final breakfast coffee with Janis before she departed for work.   Spent time with Jim and packed the car and headed out.  My hope is tcako return next month for a weekend visit.

 The morning was beautiful.   I was aware that I had a limited window of time before the afternoon commute commenced.  Traffic proceeded smoothly.   I got home a little after 3.  I had to stop a few times.

Upon returning home, I unpacked my suitcase, organized my living space, and spent time engaging with Sky.    I was also expecting Laura from OS to stop by on her way back home.   

My last day in Allentown was very nice.  Once the weather cleared up and we all had our naps.  Janis completed some cleaning and knitting tasks while Jim and I went for a walk and took the car to the car wash.   The place did a beautiful job.  It turned out to be a birthday present from Jim.  He also didn’t expect the price to be more than the gift card price.

After the carwash we came home and did our own thing.  Around 4 I offered to take them to dinner.  I would go for a walk around Trexler Park before we went.  It took me nearly an hour, I walked 1.62 miles, at speeds of 2.1 to 3.3. 

After the walk we decided where to go.  Ether a place called Theresas, Outback Steak house.   It was over on N Krock’s Road in Allentown.  We each started off normal drinks, then salads, and each of our main meal was slightly different.  Jim had ribeye with baked potato, Janis had Shrim and chicken with pasta Alfedo, and I had steak with coconut shrimp, and broccoli.  It was delicious but my stomach was acting wonky.

We returned home at eight o'clock and engaged in a discussion regarding the arrangements for my upcoming departure. Following this conversation, I proceeded to pack my suitcase.   I didn't think I'd need the computer or phone, but I was wrong.  They were charged up to this morning.   I did leave out stuff I would need this morning as well.

The rest of the night will be settling in and looking over the preparations for the dinner tomorrow night.

 

Mama Roberta's Birthday

 

 

It’s a beautiful day.  The weather is cool and sunny, with temperatures expected to remain in the 80s for the rest of the day. Currently, there has not been any rain.   I haven’t been up that long.  I woke up at my usual time.  Fed the furball who is probably back in bed.

I did a few text chats and will do some more shortly.  Then I need to get ready for the grocery delivery.  I have already had a change in the items.  I hope I saved money today.   

Today is Mama Roberta’s Birthday.  I will probably call her later today before the meetup like I usually do.  I have been texting during the week.  The previous occasion I sent her a message was Monday.   She was scheduled for a doctor's appointment.   I recall she learns today.

I heard from her around 11 and she is nervous.  I sent her prayers and good thoughts to face this.

The rest of the day will probably stick close to home and in front of the TV until the meetup tonight.

I texted Tania.   She seems to be doing well.  She will be on vacation next week as well.

Aw Jeese.  I just found out my Friend Telka’s husband has had a health issue this past week.  He Will need a stent and a few other things. 

At around 11, the second dress I ordered was delivered. Once again, I wondered if I had mistakenly placed three orders at the same time.  I am relieved to see I might be wrong again.  I need to check the return policy.  Okay that’s done.  I just need to drop it off to either Ulta or staples.  I can do that before heading off to the meetup-or did I say that already.

Uh, some of you may find this weird, I am not overtly religious.  I'm somewhat spiritual.   I do pray when things feel overwhelming or I am feeling stressed.  I paused briefly to offer prayers for my friends who are facing challenges today.

 

 

At three, I texted Mama and here’s her reply:

 

Not great news. The tumor in the right breast is located inferiorly, while the tumor in the left breast is situated superiorly. As a result, bilateral breast reduction would involve a complex procedure.   Faster solution is still a double mastectomy

 

The rest of the night went well despite some bumps.   I couldn’t find my phone before leaving for the meetup.  The girls had promised to call after 8 pm.  However, they didn’t but I found it on my own.  It was in the closet.  I found it in a hanger box in the closet. 

The other bumps were two car accidents on 95.  One was by exit 41 and the other was on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge in New Haven. The one on the northbound made me late for the Meetup.

We had a great time.  It was Paula G, Gill, Me, Laura, and followed by Faith.  We eventually ordered dinner.  I did have pancakes and sausage.  I had a ginger Ale and the rest of the time I had water.  I effectively managed my dinner spending.

We talked about the wedding and the final preparations.  I showed my dress (the one that’s going back) and shoes that I am going to wear for the wedding.

We also talked about pets, the feral group of cats and expectations for the next round.  We discussed the manner in which our pets encountered mice.   We talked about a lot of things.

It was time for me to come home.  I left around 7:30 and drove home.  There was no visible evidence of previous traffic accidents, but the traffic volume remained high for a Wednesday night.   I was home by 8. 

 

 

 

I had a hard time getting in the door.  It jammed and I suspect the rug down below having been caught in the door stopped. 

Since arriving home, I had tea, located the phone, sent the final text messages for the night, and watched a few more episodes from the two NCIS marathons.

See you in the morning.

I didn't get to sleep

 

 

I went to bed early but couldn't fall asleep.   I got up and went back to watching the NCIS marathon on Sundance channel.  I even made a baked apple.  It was very hot.  It was nearly 2 in the morning that I fell asleep

Anyway, I had a panic attack.  I paid the HOA fees but now my budget will be tight this week.   I'll have just one or two bills this week.   This week, I will need to exercise greater caution regarding dining out for meals. 

I am going to force myself to update the budgets and be more diligent. 

I cooked fish for brunch in the late morning.   Just cooked it with Lemon juice and seasoned it.  No sides which is probably not healthy.  I watched TV, did some dusting and odds and ends. 

I watched Sky climb under the covers on the bed for the first time in a long while.  That’s probably because I hadn’t made the bed in a while either.  He came out around 3.  He split his time between the back of the bookcase and the regular cat tree where he eventually hacked a hairball.  Now he is on the other cat tree that Gill gave me.  He has been fed.

The afternoon was okay.  I watched TV and managed to vacuum the Livingroom.  That’s it.  I could finish the rest tomorrow.  I mean it is my vacation.

 

 

 

The neighbor observed that I was still wearing my pajamas.  I reminded them about the vacation. I'm tired of feeling like I need to explain myself.  One of these days I am going to destroy whatever friendship we have.

I ordered groceries for tomorrow.  I don’t feel like going out there yet.    I know I forgot a few things.  It will have to go on the next list. 

I was just about to go to bed but I got an alert that I got an Amazon delivery.  It turned out to be cat magnets from my friend Venus and they are adorable.  Thank you!

I washed the dishes, took my meds and about to go to bed….

Wow

 

Last night was a lot of fun despite a few awkward moments I felt with another member.  One she was confused to why we had a celebration for one couple whom she thought was already married and she was verbal about it.  Not abusive but she could have asked quietly (which if I think about it she may have been).  She also isn’t fond of Steph.  She either spoke to me abruptly or did not respond when Lisa greeted her.

Some time after I wrote the previous thoughts Lisa called me and we spent a significant amount of time talking about last night and our previous encounters.  I Have discovered she and I are of the same mindset.  We both have the Narcistic family members (our sisters) and how we deal with them.  Interactions with others etc.  It helps me to understand where she is coming from.

We ate first.  I didn’t have the wings, but I sure did have everything else.  Lots of Jungle juice there were croissant dogs, salads, fruit, and pita with hummus and of course cookies, and a champagne toast

We then watched the movie.  It was cute but this was the other awkward time with Lisa.  She criticized and inquired.   She didn't recognize Paul Giamatti and mistakenly identified an actor as the late Val Kilmer.   It wasn’t but I let pass.  After looking at one of the last pictures of Val Kilmer I can see how she thought that.  She thought parts of it were unrealistic, and for kids.  I looked at her and said 1) Disney and Neither was Pirates”

After the movie ended, the group dispersed and the LRC game was not initiated; however, a few of the other planned games were played.  I left around 10:30 and was home a little after 11. 

I was heading to bed shortly after that.  Sky followed as well.  He was very cuddly for a few hours and continued to do so this morning.

Most of this morning was a lazy morning watching TV, surfing the net, a few things here and there.  While I was reading some blogs It came to my attention that yesterday was Mom’s Anniversary of Death.  I don’t know why It didn’t even register yesterday.  Maybe because I do have so many mixed feelings about her these days.

It's later in the day, so I'm going to clean.   I don’t really want to leave it until next weekend either.

It is Memorial Day weekend

 

Today begins the unofficial start of the summer season.  There is a parade planned this weekend but there are a few people including some of my acquaintances that don’t want to have a parade.  I am not sure why that is but several posts on Facebook that remind us that this holiday is to remember those who didn’t get to come home from their tours of the different wars.

No Parades Uh oh.  I just looked up why there shouldn’t be parades.  Well, I hope that worked.  I also found out that saying Happy Memorial Day is inappropriate to say.  OOPS.  Other countries honor their dead soldiers throughout the year.

The week went well even though I had a couple of challenges that took me some time to get through it.  There was a misunderstanding with CSenior, but it was resolved later. She reminded me not to be reactionary and to apologize.

I accidentally broke GW's mug, brought it home, and tried to fix it. Despite the warning, I inadvertently got glue on my hands.  I will try again tomorrow.

There were only four of us in the office today because of the holiday.  Many people took the day off, while others worked remotely.  I entered first, followed by others after some time.

I attended my coworker's husband's wake after my infusion yesterday. I didn't stay for the funeral services because the medication made me tired. I was home by 5:30.

My medical appointments this week went well. The cardiologist wants me to test my cholesterol levels.   I need to fast for it.  The Benlysta infusion was yesterday.  The Nephrology appointment at the Metabolism Association went well, despite my high blood pressure when I arrived.   It was at the level that the others had noted. She requested that I use Farxiga eventually.  I need to get lab work so we can see if I can lower the prednisone to 10.

I recently discovered that Mama Roberta is dealing with breast cancer.   She has had it since last October.  She has been enduring chemo, losing hair, and getting a new wig that looks beautiful.  I think she told me in our last phone chat she was having a chemo treatment today.  She says it will knock her out for the next few days. 

She is maintaining her daily routine, including meetups and housekeeping.  I am not sure when she is having surgery if at all.  She and Papa are expecting their first grandchild in June.  

When she first told me the news I was floored.  Whenever we spoke on the phone, she never revealed anything.   I've offered to help them if needed, as it put my problems in perspective.

It's been cold and rainy since Wednesday.   We got some early sun, but it felt raw.   I was hoping the weather is nice for the rest of the weekend.    It doesn’t look like it though.  I remembered last year that the weather in May was all over the place.  Especially at Memorial Day.

Well its getting late and I am getting tired.  Have a great one…

I didn't write much this week

 

When I started writing this It was after midnight.  I did try and go to sleep at 10 but it didn’t work.  Honestly, I stripped the bed sheets and washed them but was too lazy to remake the bed.  I told myself I would do it when I got up.   I did make time to take ZQuil.

Debra and I had our zoom call Tuesday.  It was great to see her.  The session was about 45 minutes.  We talked about the week.  We continued the same topics from last week.  We won’t be meeting next week. 

Work that day was good even though I was exhausted. The office was cold and remained that way for the rest of the week.  Managed to get a lot done. 

That night I went to the Meetup.  There were five of us.  I learned that the Halloween themed activity for this weekend had two people sign up and they both don’t like each other.  It was Faith, and Emma.  During the summer they had issues with the food that Faith Made for Emma and Faith was not exactly forthcoming with repaying or what.  Now Emma doesn’t even come to the meetups.  When Jackie heard this, she felt that first and foremost.  Faith shouldn’t have brought the food to the meetup.  That she should have made other arrangements.  It was agreed that this is part of the business that Faith is part of, and she should have done better.  I remember the incident but stayed out of.  I love Faith but sometimes she comes off as a little self-centered.

Thursday, I had my Hematology appointment, and he was concerned.  I am anemic again.  He hemmed and hawed about taking the iron pill.    He acted as though I didn’t tell him I had nephritis before.  I could have sworn what I did.  He said I still had no blood clot.  I hate it when he does that, but it could happen anytime.  I will See him in January.

Friday was a good day for work.  We  had a staff meeting at 9 or 10.  It was a quick one.  We didn’t make our monthly goal for AR but it’s because one of our providers didn’t send stuff to us.  We were reminded to take advantage of training and classes that are coming up.  I asked them to turn the heat on in the building as the AC was still on.  It was still cold for us.  I told them if I keep drinking coffee you will need to scrape me off the ceiling.    

That afternoon I had my appointment with Dr. Yang.  The BP was up, and so meds changed and or stopped.  I must monitor BP at home.  I see her in November.

After my appointment I headed home with a stop at Mission BBQ and got ribs and baked beans.  It was delicious but I regretted getting it when I started getting sick a few hours later.  I think it had to do with the meds I took as well.

Today, I am multitasking between writing and cleaning and watching TV.  I have some laundry to finish and grocery shopping to do but the grocery stuff can wait until tomorrow.  I am having dinner with Liz at Lassie’s Restaurant.  We are going for 4.

Another Weekend has arrived

 

Hey everyone!  Its another beautiful Weekend.  It’s been a normal Saturday so far.  I slept in until 8 after getting up and feeding Sky.  I am slowly getting stuff cleaned up and hopefully it will be done by the end of the day.

When I started this entry last week I didn’t sleep well.  I think I started it at 3 am on Tuesday morning.  It made the rest of the day very long.  I manage to get through the day with no incidence. 

The rest of the week I slept better.  That is until Thursday my legs were acting weird.  That means I didn’t drink enough water earlier in the day.  I got up and did the bathroom breaks.  Sky was right there every night.

The only Medical/Doctor appointments I had were with Debra and my OB/GYN appointment yesterday.  For My session with Debra, we had to have phone session.  The Zoom still is elusive.  Hopefully next week we will give it ago.  During the OB/GYN she says I have a yeast infection and gave me some Nystatin powder.  She also recommends seeing a dermatologist and nutritionist.  I will see her in a year.

The Ladies Guild Board Meeting was on Tuesday.  It went well.  We discussed mostly the Auction in December.  We also talked about the general Meeting this coming Tuesday.  Our speaker is Susan B from Purple Pantry Box.  We are to bring a donation to the boxes.  I signed up to sell Tickets to the Auction in November.  I thought we were going to start this weekend, but I didn’t get a reminder.  I am going to go to church tomorrow and see if we are doing it.

Work went well this week.  I managed to get a lot of scanning done but that will be fleeting because every week more comes in.  I am thinking that AC is returning from FMLA this week.  It will be great to see her.  Oh, the gnat infestation is gone.

We do not have any committee meetings until the 17^th.  EV is helping her mom while her mom recovers from hip surgery.

The Girls from Finding Friends had a VP Debate party on Tuesday.  They had a great time.  We got together on Wednesday at the Diner for our Midweek gathering.  There were 5 of us.  Kathy from New Britina, and another girl who came a long time ago pre Covid. 

They are planning on going to Stoneybrook Brewery, for a party.  I won’t be going.  We are already thinking of Christmas movies for the holiday.

 

Tomorrow afternoon I am heading OS to spend the afternoon with LauraG.  She is having surgery on Monday.  She asked me to come spend time  her after the surgery for the next few weekends that I am not doing bingo.  However, the one for the 20^th I can’t because I will be in Allentown.

Things around the complex are good.  Next-door Don came home earlier this week from his Myrtle beach trip.   He says he is done with vacations for now.  He told me that unit 7 has been sold but they don’t know how much.  Unit 31 is up for sale as well.  There is a board meeting on October 9.

I haven’t seen any turkey’s in quite some time.  Next-door says he saw them yesterday.  I probably wasn’t home for that one.   I did notice the chipmunks have been back too.

Jim has been home nearly a week from the nursing home.  He and Janis had a visit from DVP and her husband.  He has been going to the doctors all week for various reasons.  I will be going down on the 18^th.

The kids at that end seem to be fine.  Emily has been posting various videos on Instagram.

Angel Brother’s family is busy.  Ethel (my sister-in law) Posted some pictures and memories of her time in the Philippines.  Diane has been performing in concerts to honor a few colleagues who passed away recently. 

Her Brother John and Tiffany seem to be doing well.  In July they bought 130-year-old house and have been working with a contractor and they are having a blast.  This is reassuring to me,

Nothing on Rob.  Probably working.

Liz made it to SC last weekend.  Despite the false start.  She was just arriving into SC and the flight had to return to the State.   She went that night.  All Weekend she send me some pictures.  She came home Monday safely. 

Her Grandson Bryan and his wife Gina welcome a baby Girl on Friday.  They haven’t made the official FB announcement.

 

 

 

Week One of my vacation is over

 

Good morning! It’s almost ten and it’s 77 degrees and cloudy.  We are supposed to get rain later this afternoon.  I hope its after I get home from Lunch and grocery shopping.

As the title of this essay (sue me) indicates, the first week of my two-week vacation is done.  I still have one more and I am looking forward to it.  A part of me got stuff done and as I sit here, I think could I have done more?  Probably, but I keep procrastinating.

Tomorrow, I am helping with ticket sales for the Ladies Guild Dinner on Tuesday. There was supposed to be the Milford

Walk Challenge, but I didn’t sign up for that.  Besides I haven’t been walking regularly to be in shape.  Monday, nothing planned.  A couple of doctor appointments, lab work, meetup, and a picnic next week.

Things are a little busy around the complex.  There have been a few trucks for    neighbors’ grocery deliveries.  Landscaping crew is trimming the bushes out back. 

It’s been several hours now.  I left after 10:30 and took the backroads and ended up having a slight delay for an accident.  It wasn’t a long wait but the Orange police had arrived as people were gathering and traffic moving slowly.

I got to the credit union and got money (really didn’t need it), then put waze on to get me to the restaurant.  Again, it took me to the side roads and pretty much avoided 95.

MaryA was there when I arrived.  We were going to wait until the resashentaurant opened but the manager let us in, and we sat down to wait for Miss Ann.  We chatted for a few minutes and then ordered. We started off with coffee, and then we placed our order.   I got the Onion soup, and then cobb salad with Chicken.  Ann got a Sriracha shrimp salad.  MaryA got a cheeseburger with onion rings, and she shared them.  We didn’t leave until maybe 1:30. 

We had a great time, we talked about work, and about families, and the homeless situation in around where Ann lives.  It was fun. 

It was starting to rain as we left.  Instead of getting on the highway, I drove along the shore and into Woodmont.  Then headed home.  It was evident that it rained a lot at the complex. 

When I got home, I wasn’t feeling well again.  It was happening at the restaurant too.  I didn’t do too much.  I stopped at Dunkin for the pumpkin Spice Coffee and muffin.  Came to $4.97.  I watched TV.  Did some odds and ends.     

Around quarter of five I was starting dinner.  I had fed Sky earlier.  It was just about then Liz called and asked if I would go with her to Wal*Mart to pick up her glasses.  As we were leaving the sky looked ominous and a short time later it started raining.  By the time we got back to Milford it was coming down hard.

We got home and the rain let up a little.  Liz dropped me off and I went inside and finished my dinner.  She went home and took it easy.  She was speaking this evening at her meeting. 

I watched TV, The Wizarding world marathon was on with the Harry Potter Movies, and Star Wars franchise, and of course NCIS.

I finally cleaned out one kitchen cabinet that’s been bothering me.  All the plastic baggies that had been laying on the floor of the cabinet I was going to save but decided to throw them out.

There is a lot more I need to do.

We just had more rain.  It was coming down hard at first but now barely hear it.

I think It is time to go to bed.

September 6, 2024

 

It is a beautiful Friday morning. It's about 68° sunny and some clouds were supposed to be cloudy all day. I don't have much planned for today except housekeeping trying to pick up some stuff relaxing.

Yesterday I made it to Peabody Museum. LG could not make it after all, so it took an hour and a half to get through it. The exhibits were great three floors I know that I missed some stuff, but I got to see Burke hall of dinosaurs the ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia Mesoamerican in Ancient Egyptian & Andean civilizations I guess they call it.  All names that probably mean nothing to anyone else.   TBH some of it was a little boring but I still enjoyed it.  Don’t tell anyone

On the way home I called Mama Roberta, and we caught up on things for each of us.  She and Papa celebrated their birthdays and anniversaries on Tuesday with a dinner out.  She says they go out early in the morning or late at night when it is cooler.  They really do avoid the strip if they can.

I also stopped at Popeyes for Lunch.  I got some wings, mashed potatoes, and soda. 

The rest of the day I got lazy.  Took a nap, watched TV, and got on the computer. 

Today I was planning to do housework, but I am being sluggish about that.  I am also feeling guilty about it too.

I am a little aggravated because I thought I took out the feather duster.  I can’t find where I put it.  I have been looking for the past hour.  I am going to have use the wood cleaner after all.  Sigh.  Edited to Add as soon as I wrote I couldn’t find the duster.  I found it in the kitchen on a chair.

Hey, I heard from Troy in the last couple of days.  He is still in CT and they are planning on Moving sometime to Massachusetts or Rhode Island.  I don’t know if he got the job, he interviewed for but I don’t want to ask him.  I just told him how things are going at work and that we lost a colleague.

Well, I am going to go watch more TV.  I cleaned up from dinner.  It wasn’t much.  Some spaghetti, toast,  I really need to stop grazing.  I have gained weight again and I can feel it.

 

My Birthday

 

I started getting Birthday greetings just after Midnight.  First from classmates and then my SIL Ethel in the Philippines.      Since then, got more and I eventually answered them all.  I was going to post one thank you message on FB but I just felt uncomfortable doing that. 

Liz sent me a cute ecard for my birthday with a kitty and a message.  She said sweet things that made me emotional.  We chatted via Text this morning to let her know what I was up to.  Haven’t mentioned that EP sent me a message.  I suspect that she bought me a printer.  I had gotten an alert on Informed Delivery that I had a package coming from Amazon.

The plans with LG are still on.  She and OG Paula needed to run some errands.  She wants me to come at 2:30 and we will probably hang out at the beach and then go to dinner.  I left here around 1:30 as according to google maps it should take about 45 minutes or so. 

Before I left, I called Liz, and chatted with her and told her I was leaving.  We talked about the birthday greetings I had received so far and how great it was.  I told her I wouldn’t be home until 7. 

As Liz predicted the drive was heavy at times.  It took me about an hour to get to LG’s house.  When I got there we chatted and then opened the presents they gave me.  OGPaula gave me a black sweater.  LG gave me a quad beach chair.

We went to the beach and spent the next hou5:30 we went to Cuckoos Nest in Old Saybrook.  LG and I had a Fajita, OG Paula had a Salad, for desserts they had fried ice cream and I had a Mudslide pie that came with a serenade from the wait staff.

We left around 7:30.  I called Mama Roberta for the first 20 minutes of the ride.  I told her about the restaurant and the birthday.  She told me about her trip home from Florida that sounded hellish.

It was nearly 830 when I got home, I slowed down to see Liz and she looked out and she must have seen me. And then texted her to let her know that I got a cute audio video.   It was about then I texted both OG Paula and Laura; to let them know I was home.

I fed Sky watched TV for a bit and then fell asleep  until ten.  That’s when I decided to go to bed.

 

 

 

Another week and Another Day has come to an end

 

Today was a busy day.  At least it was to me.  I got to the office early even though people in CT do not know how to drive, walk or anything else.  At least three people crossed a few streets as I was turning.  Yes, I am aware that pedestrians have the right of way but what is the point of the crosswalk if they don’t use them, or they just keep walking or running?

The first thing I did when I got to work was chat with CS, then got coffee and then started on the claim forms.  That included filling the HFCA printer with the paper and claims.   As it took me an hour to do those and waited for a rep to get back to me with the ones I scanned to her. 

I also surfed the net, updated a few things.  I also called the Unclaimed property office, and they said they needed a copy of my social security card because the paper I gave them only gave the last four.  Later in the day I went searching for the SSA and found it and the procedure to get a card.  I had promised the unclaimed property office I would get it by next week but then I realized that it may take longer than that

I also worked on health logic.  That took me until maybe 10.  I sorted it and added to the batches to be work Then after that for the next several hours did scanning between the Refund Requests, very little correspondence, and the denials.  It lasted until 3 (it also included preparing the batches as well).

The last hour, I cleaned up the desks, updated my calendar and put in PTO requests in for the rest of September.  I also sent two emails out saying goodbye to those who retired.  I had only heard from one. 

I got home by quarter of five.  I chatted with a couple of neighbors and then came in and was greeted by my boy.  I sat down to relax and watch TV, and he hopped up and gave me love.  I finally fed him around 5.

For the last few hours, I ordered dinner from Mama Theresa’s Italian restaurant around the corner from my place.  Split my time between watching TV and surfing the net. 

LG in OS is coordinating with OG Paula about the beach activity for tomorrow afternoon.  I am thinking I will bring potato salad for us.  I don’t want to go empty handed.

I am going to surf the net and read some blogs and do some work before going to bed.

See ya tomorrow! 

 

 

 

 

one More Day

 

There's one more day left until I take my vacation. Almost everything is done and whatever doesn't get done by tomorrow will either wait or Tanya or Annette will have to finish until I get back.

The computer issues that were up on Tuesday were fixed by this morning and everything is working just fine.

We had a brief committee meeting today. Our dinner plans for this weekend have changed for various reasons. So, we will not be meeting this weekend. We will see each other next week for regular committee and then at the picnic on the 14^th.  There is our rally on Sunday afternoon at 4IN Greenwich. EV will be picking me up after bingo that day and I will go up with her.

My Birthday Lunch/Dinner with AB, MA has also been moved to next Saturday.  Their schedules had completely changed from when we scheduled this earlier in the week.  I am glad we didn’t make reservations.  Just saying.

Oh, it seems Covid is rising on the campus again.  It was recommended that we wear masks when we can.  All the other precautions also have been listed and recommended as well.  The latest missive arrived today I believe.  I a am contemplating on wearing a mask in the office and when ever I am with Liz.One

My Rivera Clan all came home from their cruise with Covid.  They were supposed to start school today, but I doubt it.  I will ask Liz tomorrow.  Everyone else seemed fine.  Liz tells me she has bronchitis again.  She will also be monitoring for Covid.  If her Temp goes over 100, she was told to go to hospital.   In our conversation it was agreed that she just wanted to be left alone to sleep and rest.  I let her know that if she needed anything to call me and I would get it.  I won’t be visiting much during my vacation me thinks.

I have yet to call Internal Medicine for them to help me with the glucometer.  For lots of reasons.  I didn’t have time during the week, and they close by the time I get home.  Well maybe tonight they will have been open longer.  Maybe Saturday.  I am taking other meds but not always at the same time.  I know I need to get back to regular with them.

I see Dr. Yang next week.  She will be asking me about that too I am sure.  I am seeing Dr Sonia the following week.  The rest of the time I don’t have many appointments except the infusion.

The New England Regional Chapter of Linden Hall Alumnae has been revving up for the semester.  We are scheduling our next Luncheon and its in Boston.  I just can’t make it this month.  As I said to them via email maybe next time.  I did voice that I want to continue with the zoom meeting and chats.  Let’s hope they let me continue.         

Endicott College in Beverly is having their Homecoming and Reunion Weekend at the end of September.  I have gotten like 4 emails about it.  I just won’t be able to go yet.  I haven’t gone to any of the others either.  I never graduated from there anyway.

Well, that’s about all I have for tonight.  I am getting tired.

Just Popping in to Say Hi

 Hey everyone!  Just had a few moments to pop in and say Hi.  Things are going well.  As you recall I was on vacation the last we spoke and I had a great time.  Caught up with things at home, had doctors appointments, and meetups.  THose were usually at night.  I also got to rest too.

I think the blood pressure is better.  THe latest appointments indicated that.  Next week I have follow ups with Cardiology, Nephrology and of course the Oncologist (blood doctor).   

 

My car is almost finished being repaired and I suspect that I will have it back by next Tuesday.  I was given an Audi for the interim and it's beautiful but the bells and whistles are getting on my nerves.

This week Liz and Nelson will be moving into the condo. As early as tomorrow.  The rest of the furniture and movers are arriving tomorrow.  They have been spending the last several days doing odds and ends.  When the new furniture arrived Liz showed it to me and it's beautiful.

We talked about a number of things including whether or not I said anything to big brother.  My first reaction was; ITs her job not mine but by the end of the visit she basically said I could.  So I did.  THey were pleased but I am not telling her that.

We have a baptism for Lina Di next weekend.  It will be the first time I am meeting her since her birth.  I think we are  going separately because Liz and Nelson get over tired so they can leave on their own.  

I have been invited to Allentown for thanksgiving again.  I will probably go down that Wednesday.  After my infusion.  I always enjoy going down there.  

The rest of the family is fine.  

THe Ladies Guild is going pretty well.  We have a general meeting tonight and an auction near the end of the month.  TIckets are pretty steep for me but I do want to go.

As I mentioned, I've been doing a lot with meetups.  We had a Movie night about two weeks ago and it was fun.  IT was the House with the clock in the wall with Jack Black.  We had pizza and stuff.  THen we had our weekly beach nights but those are coming to an end sooner then we had hoped.  THe park closes at sunset and it's about 6:30.  We then head to the diner.

Steph had to cancel the Wild Life auction she had planned for November.  THAt’s Okay.  Something tells me the woman she is doing this for is becoming difficult again.  On top of that Steph is just getting back to work after surgery on her knee.

We have a Cookie swap at Faith and Jerry’s home in December.  I definitely need to do that.  I also will have to cancel bingo for that day. 

I know that the other two Meetup groups have a bunch of things but they always seem to be on days I have something else to do.  I am afraid they may just remove me if I don’t participate soon.

One of my old neighborhood neighbors is having a halloween party/open house in her new home this weekend and I am looking forward to that.  I am not dressing up though.

The Dolan Clan celebrated their youngest daughter’s wedding and I am so happy for them.

Sky is doing good.  He is healthy.  I have been giving him treats (basically to call him out of the spare room when I need to close it off).  He has been sitting behind the bookcase in the spare room as well as sitting on a pillow on the couch.

I can't believe its December

 The Thanksgiving Holiday has come and gone.  I had a great time.  I arrived in Allentown around 8:30 and we got to visit before going to sleep.  The next few days are almost a blur now but we did walk 1 mile a day in the park across the street.  We had dinner just the three of us because her kids were previously engaged but Lauren did come on Friday for Dinner.

We mostly hung out that weekend.  Saturday afternoon my sister in-law and I went to Bethlehem for the Christkindlmarkt festival while Jim stayed home.  When we got home we had dinner and Jim had a meeting to go to.  I bonded some more with their cats until it was time to go to bed.  I also packed that night.

That Sunday I came home.  The weather wasn’t the greatest.  Traffic wasn’t too bad until I got to NY and further into Connecticut when it started backing up.  I did call my sister who was coming home from family activities themselves.  ON the way home I stopped at Mama Theresa’s and got pizza and managed to run into cousins I haven’t seen in years.

When I came home the cats were still in bed.  I looked in on them and kissed them and went to eat my dinner.  Sky came out and was expecting to eat.  I didn’t do much the rest of that night nor did I do much the next day.

I had taken Monday off as part of my long weekend.  I had planned on doing cleaning and stuff.  Instead I slept most of it and got some stuff done.  

The rest of the week was filled with work, meetings, meetups, dinners with friends and a trip to NYC on Saturday.

The girls from the meetup (6 of us) met on the train early in the morning and got to NYC by 10 or 11.  We walked through GCS to see a holiday fair.  ABC Home Store used to be 4 floors but recently condensed.  There was an onsite restaurant for lunch.  We headed to Union Square farmers market and did some holiday shopping.  We also took a stroll through Nordstrom's and the ladies did some shopping.  I did look at boots but I wasn’t willing to spend $100.

This past week was pretty much the same thing.  I did get to see Liz and Nelson and was surprised at how much has gotten done with purging.  We had a nice visit.  I will be spending Christmas with them too.

Sadly, on December 5 there was a DV case near my old place and across the street from the church.  Her EX who had been targeting her came and killed her with an AX.  Her children were in the house.  The oldest was 18.

This Week was My Niece's 16th birthday

 I have received multiple reminders that my teenage great niece Audrey turned 16 yesterday.   For those who are not familiar she is My sister’s Granddaughter Via Chris and Steph.   Her parents have been divorced quite some time. She is down in North Carolina with her extended family.  I chatted with her a short time ago until I realized she was still in School.  

She is a wonderful little sister to her brother Jason, and wonderful Big Sister to both Sophie and Aiden (who is currently walking up a storm).  They belong to Chris and his current wife Jen.  Whom I love dearly.

According to her replies to me AM doesn’t have any plans for her birthday.  I can’t imagine her not getting a celebration but what do I know.  I have since learned from my sister that Audrey’s Mom and Step father are taking them (Jason’s birthday is in a few weeks) to Ireland.

I hope we get to see them sometime soon.  Maybe by the holidays I hope.  I still need to ask Liz about their next visit.  

Some of my Florida Classmates from Live Oaks are planning a birthday party for those of us who hit 60 this year and it's going to be in Clearwater.  On March 11 2023.  I would love to go but I don’t think I can yet.  

This afternoon I learned that a classmate of mine lost her brother.  THe  classmate was from Foran High.  Her Brother died unexpectedly in Woodbridge on Friday.  Honestly Joanne and I didn’t hang out in the same circles but probably had classes together.  I certainly didn’t know her brother.

Unfortunately Chairman Rosen sent out an email alerting us that another long time DTC member passed away last week.  Her name is Una and a friend of Mom’s for years.  I have seen her over the years a few times at the parties they mention in the obituary.

I spoke with Roberta on the way home from work today and she is in 90 degree weather.  She does avoid the strip most days if they can.  She expects to see her Daughter and Son in law in mid November.

Everyone in the family is doing well.  

I have to miss the meetup for the ladies guild tonight.