Feeling Better

I had a great sleep last night.  I think I missed most of my Friday night radio program.  The alarms I set on the Boise still are not working but I really didn’t need one especially with the cats.

They have been fed and I have had my coffee and I have been chatting with AB on the text.  She is up early too for some reason.  She noticed I was quiet last week.  I explained that I saw they were really working hard and didn’t want to get them distracted.  I told her I kept busy during the week.

I managed to get online and found out a teacher from HS passed away yesterday.  The Obit isn’t online yet so I am not sure where she is-was from.  I sent a text to Dave because I think he had her for English during our HS careers. 

I did my early morning check in with Jim.  I probably will hear from him later this morning.  I am wondering how he did at the gym yesterday.  I know he took a walk around the park across the street from his condo.  He shared to fb.

Right now I am enjoying the 66 degree cool and sunny weather from my couch.  It will be in the 70’s for most of the day and by the afternoon strong weather (translate: rain-my hope is lots of it)

This morning I have class at 8:30 will need to get ready for that shortly and my hope is to use the In-body machine to see how I am doing.  Prayers for weight loss would be great.   I have my personal training session with Alex at lunch time.

My hope is to go grocery shopping in between those two activities because I am pretty sure I will not want to go out in the thunderstorm this afternoon.

Most likely the day will end with me watching TV and on the computer writing emails.  Updating files and then sleeping.

Foran High School Senior awards cancelled

Just like yesterday Today would have been Foran HS Senior awards night but because of the pandemic and the social distancing and all the executive orders to stay home it was cancelled long before the in person school year ended.  The official school year was supposed to end next month so I am not sure if they are still distance learning even now.

 Again just like I said yesterday even if they didn’t cancel it I would not have attended and probably asked Chairman Rich to present it.  However with the limited funds we have for the scholarship something tells me we would have only done it for one and not both schools.

So my plan to spend the afternoon catching up on letters to my pals came to a screeching halt after the union meeting.  During the meeting it was stressed that we finish the union check in with members.  We are very much behind on that front.  WE have some preparations to make for the next contract and apparently for when we go back to the office in July.  I was only able to make a few calls and only two were actually answered. 

We received an email announcement about the phases.  They will be also working on how to reassign those who can’t do their work in the office or from home.  As I said to my organizer I wish to return to work the work I have been doing for nearly 28 years.  I can’t begin to think of finding another position and I am certainly not ready to retire.  So this is freaking me out a little. 

I also got a phone call frm lawyer Bob.  He out and out lied to me when he said my sister was chasing him down with phone calls and so he thought there was something wrong with me.  I told him I was fine but that I did have the hospital visit and I told him I was doing some cleaning.  He took that as the beginning of “time to get her to change her mind”.  He wasn’t able to talk long but the minute we got off I called Liz and left a message.  She confirmed in a text that he had called three times and she called him back (playing telephone tag).  She was sorry he upset me.

While waiting for Liz’s return call or even text I couldn’t help but think that maybe the two of them were playing me again.  May be she did call him first, and that either of them are manipulating the situation to get me out of the house.    I admit it is a little out there but I believe her over him.  Needless to say he hasn’t called me back.

I did get a response from Liz.  She did speak to him this morning finally. She wanted me to know that he is trying to honor Mom’s legacy and that he is trying to look after me like she would have.  She admits she told him about the plumbing issue. He was being a control freak about it.  He wanted to know if I looked into it or not.  Now as you can see I have linked to it and you may find that TMI. I am just trying to give you a better understanding of it because I don’t always think I can summarize the thoughts of it well.

I was supposed to get the laptop battery yesterday.  I haven’t been able to track it since it was miss-directed to SC last Friday.  They promised to resend another one and it would be here yesterday.  It never arrived.  I sent an email this morning after receiving one from customer service.  They haven’t responded yet but they wanted me to go back to the customer service.  I hope it comes today (as of right now it looks like I am not getting any packages or mail today).  I did send another email around 1.  It should take a couple of days before responding.

What I did get yesterday thrilled me beyond anything.   It was a note from my niece Emily with pictures of me with her and my nephew James when they were younger.  It on one of my trips to visit them must have been during summer.

The cats are sleeping right now.  Sky had a couple of hairballs yesterday and I am not sure if my picking him up so many times that it is causing it or contributing it.  He hasn’t done anything today.  They did get up after their morning nap and went back and I am pretty sure that in the next 45 minutes they will be up for dinner.

I went outside to put the garbage out and chatted with Neighbor Chris#1 and while we were out there someone released a bunch of balloons from the beach down the street.  I am thinking it’s for their graduation.

When I got back I found Sky ambling around so we spend some quite cuddling time together:

I am making an early dinner of lamb chops so that I am not eating during the coffee/happy hour social tonight.

I might work on the letters that I promised myself in yesterday’s pen pal blog.

 

Supper summoning me…

 

 

Tonight was supposed to be the Senior Awards night

Tonight was supposed to be the Jonathan Law HS Senior awards night.  Unfortunately the Corona Virus Pandemic but a crimp in that and the city were shut down.  I was quite surprised to get a second email asking if we as the DTC were still going to present the scholarship.  I had already sent my rsvp to Chairman Rich weeks ago asking if he would present it if the need arises.  Anyway, Chairman Rich had replied to the second email informing the secretary that due to recent events our fundraising efforts were low and that he would get back to her.  When I spoke to him last week about it he had reiterated that we were unable to do much fundraising so it was a matter for the scholarship committee to work on.   I know that some administration members are figuring out something for the seniors and I hope it goes well.  It’s just this year I can’t do it.

I had my appointment with Dr. Lu this morning.  It went well.  He says no sign of the  anti-phospholipid   syndrome ( yes I realize I have misspelled it.).  He was concerned about a bruise on my leg.  I hd to remind him we discussed that the last time we were together.  He says “I can’t remember everything”.  That pissed me off.  Anyway I need to stay on the Xaralto for a while.  I will see him again in August.

While I was at my appointment I got a call/message from Elia the steward and she was concerned I went MIA.  I was thinking she was going to yell at me.  I told her I wasn’t feeling well last week and I hadn’t gotten invites to the zoom meetings.  So by the time I gt home we straighten out and I have to be at that meeting.

Before coming home I also stopped at the store and picked up the things I forgot yesterday and brought it home and now I need to get to the meatloaf.  It should be ready by the time my meeting this afternoon.

 

 

 

 

Thankful thursday

1. I am thankful for my family warts and all.
2. I am thankful for the medical profession who strived to help me on the road to recovery.  I continue to get stronger and better every day.
3. I am thankful for my job and coworkers for their support and love. (yes I said love too) they are my extended family.
4. I am thankful for the home I have.
5. I am thankful for the friends who are in my life.
6. I am thankful for the two kitties that have brought so much to my life.
7. I am thankful my bil continues to recover and get better from his fall early this month..
8. I am thankful the weather is changing for the better.
9. I am thankful for the organizations I am involved with as it keeps me busy.

10. I am thankful that I made it through the first of two Scholarship presentations without problems.

11. I am thankful BIL is coming home tomorrow to begin the second stage of recovery.

I am still shocked at how quickly this week flew by and I am about to do the second Scholarship presentation for this year.  Last night’s went beautifully.  It was a long one but we left right after we presented the certificates.  IT was about 8:15 when we presented the scholarships and then we left.  Tonight’s was very good.  We were able to present around 8:15 and I had to speak.  My sister was with me unfortunately my brother couldn’t make it up.  However next year will be different.

To be honest I had suspected my brother was not going to come up for this.  When he told me he had something to do for one of the days I knew he wouldn’t be able to come up on the next day.  I actually told him about it months ago when I first was told about it.  When it was asked that the family show up he was hesitating.  That’s probably why I didn’t make a serious effort to clean the house even though Livi had done it.  

The kitties have been having a week.  I had to get rid of not one but 2 area  rugs (small ones) as Tiger had been chewing on the strings and getting sick on them.  I noticed a couple of “piles” and one huge one wednesday.  I think she is fine now but only time will tell.  sky has been pushing the “I want to go outside” envelope this week.  Twice he nearly walked out the front door and the back door.  I am considering getting collars and those halters for the cats and taking them outside.  

N is coming home from rehab tomorrow and he is very excited about it as we all are.  He still has a long way to go though.  eventually it will included surgery.

alrighty then I need to get to sleep...

Wednesday Mid Week Reflection

As I sit here thinking about the upcoming scholarship presentations I am looking forward to it with mixed feelings.  Feelings of anxiety, fear, excitement and of pride.  I have spoken only a few times in public (usually when it had to do with the Mutual Housing projects I was part of years ago).  

I am proud that the Milford Democratic Town Committee chose to Honor Mom by forming the scholarship in her memory.  It would mean a lot to Mom to know they thought so much of her and her commitment to community service.  I am proud they asked me to present the scholarship to the kids.  I am also anxious about having to open my mouth in front of these people that will include a great number of them, neighbors, and of course my sister.  I also scared I will trip over my two feet.

Tonight my sister will be joining me and I am hoping that at some point today my brother will let me know if he will be able to join me Thursday for that presentation.  He couldn’t make it for tonight’s due to “scheduling conflict”.  

Dear Friends

April 25, 2014

Dear Friends:

    It is the end of a very long day.  I had a half day at work and spent the rest of the day running around running errands and getting some clothes for some life events (weddings, showers, etc).  I also did some grocery shopping and was able to make dinner.

The city has suffered a great loss today a young girl was stabbed to death while at Jonathan Law High School  this morning.  She had turned down a prom date from a young boy and he stabbed her.  Its been all over the news and it happened at Jonathan Law High school where many of the girls from the club attend.   It is all over twitter, facebook and i would imagine any other social media there is.  I thought she may have been a member of our club but she wasn’t but I am pretty sure many of the girls in our girls club know her or knew of her.

    Well I am heading to bed.  I am tired and the rest of the weekend is lining up to be very busy.  tomorrow I will be running around getting last minute bridal shower stuff done (cards, gift bags) and doing a little more shopping.  If the weather is really nice I am planning on cleaning out my car tomorrow.  Sunday is the bridal shower up in Seymour.  It will be for a few hours.

G’Night.

Kate

The evening is almost over

It is weird how fast the night goes by when you come home late from the work day. As you all know I worked until 4:30. I was able to finish the Post office mail but started working on the rest of lockbox. I also spent some time putting away stuff. I made some deliveries for Gayle and she wondered why I was still in the office. I told her I had an appointment at 5. She did tell me that she is trying to get me help with the mail. She also wanted me to know that next Monday the VIP’s from NEMG will be touring the office so we need to clear everything off. That means all the junk mail that is currently under my desk. All this news really made me anxious. On one hand I do need and some times want the help but on the other there may not be enough mail (I mean once I get the junk mail out of the way).




My session with Debra went very well. We concentrated mostly on family stuff. On the possibility of death and what would happen to Mom and what would happen to me? How would I deal with all of it? We are meeting next Monday at our regular time. I explained to her that the inaugural activities are that night for Ben Blake and I need to be there.



One thing we agreed or thought about was how things were going between Mom and me. I and knocked on wood said things are going well. We acknowledged it comes in cycles. Well when I got home tonight I wasn’t sure if things were alright. Mom seemed peeved or something. I looked at the mail and noticed she opened my Macy’s bill. She says she tossed it and then opened it to see if it was ads. When I noticed it was open I mentioned it. As I am sitting here thinking about it something isn’t working for me. First of all I hate when you do this. It clearly has my name on and you shouldn’t be throwing out anything unless I tell you too. I really suspect she was checking on my bills. I am going to let it slide but if she does it again I am going to tell her to stop.



Oh and I was worried I had a high bill with Macy’s. Its not! I will get it off the books though.



Dinner was absolutely delicious. We had home made stew and it was peppery but not too strong. On the side we had roasted potatoes.



I just got notification that a classmate of mine accepted my friendship on Facebook. He was always a cute guy and from the pictures he hasn’t changed much. I hope he stays in contact with me.

Okay its time for me to hit the hay. I have a long day tomorrow. Hugs and love to you all.

My class reunion

I have been up for about 30 minutes. I started my laundry early so I won’t have to worry about it later. I am thinking I will wear the outfit I had on for Adam and Olga’s reception. I probably will change my mind again later. Wanda G did say it was casual.




It is over cast and cold out right now but no snow or rain yet. I need to get ready for the canvassing at the headquarters. I will probably do that for about two hours and then come home and do more stuff for tonight.



According to Weather.com the storm has already started in the Mid-Atlantic States and is heading this way. I may check blogs to see if anyone is up this early writing about it.



I left the house around 9 and went to the bank and then headed to the headquarters. Ben and Rich were on a conference call with the printers about the latest mailing they needed changes on it. After a while Seny and I were given the route we would be covering and instructions and off we went.



We had the Naugatuck Avenue area. That included some streets off it that were dead end streets and very interesting to see. We covered a few streets when just around 11 it started to rain. We headed back to the headquarters and Alex and Justin were there. Justin had taken some high school girls around to canvas as well. They had just as much luck as we did. Some people were not home or they were just waking up.



I was back home by 12. I had lunch and watched TV. Mom was doing odds and ends around the house. I manage to fold clothes and put the others in the dryer going they had to be put through again.



It started snowing around 12:30. It’s been heavy flakes and of course sticking to most everything. Mom was thinking that the reunion was cancelled and I told her no that it was still planned for tonight.



Mom went shopping and got back by 2:15 or so. She maintained that the reunion would be cancelled. I was getting frustrated a little because apparently she didn’t hear me the first time I said it. I keep checking the Facebook page and it says the same thing.



Got a call from Dave this afternoon he cancelled his party for tonight and rescheduled it for tomorrow afternoon. I plan on going right before I go to Liz’s house to see baby Nelly.



I decided to take a nap for about an hour before getting ready for this event. A part of me is really nervous as I haven’t seen some of these people in years and the fact the event may be cancelled.



The nervousness about it being cancelled was laid to rest when Wanda posted a message confirming that it is still on.



I arrived there early even though it was still Sleeting. I was greeted by Amy O, Wanda G, and Carey G. Eventually more and more people came. The grand total came to 80 people. Some I remembered some I didn’t. We ate and took pictures and told stories of health and family. I left around 9 and it was snowing again.



I was home by 9:30 and told Mom about and posted on my Facebook page. I do know there were some pictures of me and we got a cd of the music of 1981.



I have a feeling there are still a lot of people there and Many of them were planning on getting together again soon.



I have been trying to find my yearbook but no luck. Maybe tomorrow…when I am more awake.