Tooth hurts

I have no idea what my original entry for today was going to be but here it will be mixed in I am sure.

    The numbness from the tooth extraction wore off just as I was going to bed.  My tooth was hurting a little then and a lot this morning.  I did take Tylenol and it’s a dull throb now. 

    I called the oral surgeon’s office and still must register online.  I am not anxious to do it now while at work.  Something tells me my schedule for next week will be changing a little more. I sent Liz a message and told her the results of last night. I haven’t heard from her yet.

    This morning was fine.  The kitties went right upstairs to the cooler part of the house.  Sky has been lying in the hallway a lot and I found Tiger on my old bed (her regular spot).  I am going to have to go and get some of their canned food.  All I have is the blue buffalo no grain one.  It’s been there for a while.  I rather not throw it way.  I am not going to get more the regular delivery is a week from Saturday.  I did change the frequency of the litter since I have enough to last me a while.

Today I was working on the readdress mail and the scanning refunds part of my day.  We are still waiting for the scanning computer (for the eobs) to be worked on.  The guy was supposed to come yesterday but didn’t.

Lunchtime walk 1.90 miles.  4K steps.  I used the MapMyWalk app today but I know this past week there were a couple I didn’t (for a variety of reasons) Wi-Fi connection being the top of the list.

I was going to go for walk tonight but three things happened.  I got tired, the battery on the phone was low and has to be charged, and my jaw/tooth is hurting.  So I highly doubt I will make the 10K tonight.

I had a good session with Debra tonight.  She caught up with all the blog entries I have sent her this week.  At times I could hear myself repeat everything I wrote.  She said it is okay because we can go deeper in to the moment and what I was feeling.

I was able to finish the registration forms online for the oral surgeon.  It took some time because the screens were moving a little.  I hope I answered the question okay.  I may have to explain about some of the answers I gave.  I just hope they call me soon.

Right now I am watching the Duluth Harbor Cam Live feed.  I think there will be a ship coming in very soon.  I have had to miss some of the comings and goings this week.  I think the next ship coming in is the Timgad.

I can’t believe this but I got the Panera Bread app tonight and ordered some more soup.  I was going to try and get soup somewhere else but they are not selling soup or didn’t have what I wanted.  I made sure not to eat the bread.  It’s now waiting on birds or critters to take it.

Well not much going on tonight…The weather is nice low to mid 70’s.  Some clouds and it might rain. 

 

 

I survived

Well I survived my first week back at work.  There were a few times I thought I fucked up so bad that I would be in trouble but I survived it.  The issues I spoke of earlier in the week about the mail continued until Thursday when all 14 bins arrived.  Shadow and I were working on them and almost done.  Admittedly she does it much faster than I.  I am concerned about that. I did have computer issues that needed to be dealt with but by Friday I tried to get any personal distractions out of the way.

Most nights I came home exhausted.  I didn’t do much except the important to me stuff.  That would be the cats, my dinners, and walks.  I left stuff to be done to later today. 

I missed the meetings (I didn’t have to go according to Barbara) and I missed the weekly meetup.  I went to bed by 8 on Wednesday.  The rest of the days were late nights. 

There was one hiking meetup that was supposed to be this Sunday but was moved to next week.  It’s in Granby but we are supposed to do it solo.  It’s at the McLean animal preserve which I guess is okay but never been there.  I was going to bale because I would be alone but I will see how it is next week.  It’s about an hour away. 

As I mentioned I haven’t been to the gym since Tuesday but I did walk Thursday, Friday.  I was a little achy and but took the Tylenol and the meds for the day.  I have class this morning with Alex in about an hour and then our session at 12:30.  I was supposed to track the food for 4 days and I forgot to do it for the last two days so I was doing that this morning.  Now I need to get ready for class and get there early to do the In body.  That is to see if I lost anymore and see what‘s doing with metrics. 

This afternoon I need to make some calls and go to the grocery store.  I don’t need much.  I need some more meat and some vegetables, and yogurt and coffee creamer..

 

 

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.

 

 

Spent most of the night

I couldn’t sleep last night worrying about the finances.  I decided sometime after midnight I would have to get back on a budget (I hate budgets) .  Over the years I tried being on budget but never could figure out a good one to have.  Many times I would just ignore them.  Well last night I went to wikihow.com to look for simple budgets and I think I may have found them.  The whole setting up is a pain.  I use the credit cards for almost everything.  So I am not sure if should list only once or separate them.   I found out that even though I may only pay the insurances for the house or car once a year or twice a year figure divide it monthly.  I never could see that on the paper.  I am going to have to talk to Debra tonight about it.

Poor Sky….he had been sleeping in close proximity to me and he did curl up with me the few times I tried to sleep by the time I was ready to actually sleep it was his turn to get up and amble around again.  He came back to make sure I was getting up.  Tiger slept under my desk in my old bedroom again.  They did their own thing for the day.  They were sleeping in different places throughout the day.    I fed them at 5 for the night.

I went for the walk with Judith OC.  Unfortunately I nearly caused and accidents pulling into traffic near her house.  I was flustered and the cop I thought was going to give me an attitude but it never happened and explained I was getting flustered and lost.  I was able to finally find her and she was waiting.  We drove over to the Veteran’s memorial park in West haven and spent the next hour walking all the way to Stowe Restaurant and all the way back to the park.  Unfortunately my POS phone and apps didn’t properly record the steps and as of this writing went back to 0. 

WE had a lovely talk about our lives, family, work, health it was quite nice.  We will be doing it again soon.  She called me to let me know I left a water bottle in the car and she wanted to drop it off.  She did and loves the outside of the house. Not sure what she would think of my housekeeping skills or lack of.

I had to make a call to the credit card and to let them know there is a payment on its way.  She reminded another payment will be due soon.   I tried to work on the budget when I was chatting with Debra.  I ended up more confused and more frustrated and angry with myself.  Debra suggested that the goal for this week is to write down what I spent and we would categorize them at another time.

So my session with Debra was a phone session because she was having issues.  As I mentioned we focused on my worries about finances and restarting a budget.  It was draining for me.

After the session I made buttered noodles from this recipe.   It seemed easy but I can never get the water to boil when it is supposed to.  It didn’t help my mood at all.  I made enough for the next couple of meals.

Now that the cats are settled in and the kitchen cleaned I am going to bed.  I am so looking forward to seeing everyone (at least as many as possible) at the gym tomorrow.

 

 

Tonight is the Fitness Challenge

In just under six hours is the Fitness Edge Challenge Kickoff.  What I will be expecting (according to the emails I have been getting)

THE GAME PLAN:

• Meet your team & discuss strategies for success
• Receive your customized menu & workout plan
• Pick up your pre-ordered supplements at 20% off
• Set your eight week goal
• Exclusive Personal Training discounts tonight only!

I have also gotten the emails to bring the support system with me.  Not even close. If she even hasn’t come out to wish me luck at the walk yesterday I wasn’t expecting her to come to this.  That’s okay I have the people at work and at the gym and everywhere else.

So far today I have had a breakfast burrito egg white style and coffee.  I made sure I had salad for lunch (but I was still hungry so I had a protein bar) and not sure about dinner yet.  My plan was to go to store before going to the gym. I will get everything I need for the recipes and dinners.

Speaking of recipes I am getting some nice recipes in box but I want to share them with Alex so he can tell me which ones would be good or better to use.  I have to see if it is easy or I need practice with it.

I spoke to Chairman Phil both by text and telephone (tag).  He agreed about moving the meeting to the Headquarters for the next two months and the meetings will be short.  He seems to think that the members of the district want to help. Great so where have they been?

When the subject of sending a card to a sibling DTC’er (PK) for condolences he felt I should wait until Senior Chairman sends out the email informing the whole DTC of the news.  Well Chairman RS sent it earlier today. There will be services on Saturday. As soon as I get to the store I will get it and send it.

My Sky is a very reliable kitty.  He tried several times to get me up this morning.  He tried everything. Including clawing my head. I think he gave up once I fed him.  I don’t think he or Tiger will be pleased with me when i come home later than usual tonight.

Oh I am happy to report that as I expected if I left the TV/remote/cable alone it would reset it self.  Well I turned it on this morning and it was working. I must have pushed too many buttons.

I have a few more things to do before heading back to Milford so I will sign off....

My thoughts and prayers to those in the Carolinas.  The reports I hear are heartbreaking.

Much has happened

This week has been so busy and even though I started this particular entry last week I never had a chance to get back to it nor have I had a chance to write this week.

Today is the Oyster fest I signed up for volunteering at but I am bailing because I am tired and I really have things to do.  So much has gone on this week that I don’t know where to begin.

Last week at this time Roberta and I were enjoying our Saturday morning.  That afternoon we went looking for a new refrigerator we tried three different places and finally went to Lowes and looked at one.  We decided to think about it and talk with Liz about it and by the middle of the week I got a new one.  It looks very pretty and very organized and according to Roberta “empty”. 

After that we did some grocery shopping for things that Roberta wanted to bring home with her as they don’t have these Items down in her area.  Such as MY-T Fine pudding mix or bieles, and a couple of sauces they like. 

Saturday night we went to friends and played Mexican train until midnight.  During that night a strong Thunderstorm rolled in and although it sounded wonderful it wasn’t enough to relieve the humidity that followed.

Sunday Roberta went to pick up some stuff she ordered from a friend that she can’t find down in NC and then she went to some friend’s home for the afternoon and I went to my Brother in Law’s 72^nd birthday lunch at local restaurant in town.  

Monday Roberta went to NY for the day to meet up with friends for lunch and I started the work week.  I kept thinking how incredibly busy that week was for me.  That night we went out to dinner with the same ladies we met up with the previous Tuesday.  This time it was in lovely restaurant in Monroe.  We didn’t get home until 9.

As the rest of the week progressed Roberta visited with family in Westchester County and I worked and went to some of my appointments.  Roberta left to see her sister back in Westchester County and arrived in rain.  Tomorrow she will be heading to NC.

After some in depth discussion with my older siblings it looks like a new chapter will be opening up.  It looks like I will be downsizing.  It won’t be happening soon but we are beginning to start looking.  My brother after hearing about the “low-income housing coming to Milford” really wanted me to start looking into it.  So by the end of this past week we got the ball rolling.  My Niece is going to be my real estate agent and seeker and prepare me for the next steps.  I will keep you posted on the progress.

Gosh What Happened?

When I first wrote this morning’s entry it was last night and scheduled to appear when it did.  Well it didn’t go exactly what was written.

Pea pod came at 7:14 this morning while I was working on the computer and watching TV.  I was finished in 45 minutes of when it arrived.

The rest of the morning I worked on Trish’s letter, had breakfast and then started getting ready for my coffee session with Dave.

I thought we were meeting at the Starbuck’s in Orange and that’s where I went then when I didn’t see him I sent him a message and he was at the one at the mall which I totally forgot about.  So I got there a little after 11 and we spent nearly 3 hours talking.  At times I didn’t think he really listened to me because he would ask questions on things I just told him and to me that’s really frustrating.

Before we left we discussed taking a day trip somewhere with the T&A travel place we used for the Canada trip.  I told him I would take a look myself (just did) and there are some great places but a tad expensive.  I actually am thinking it may have to wait a while.

When I got home I didn’t do much of anything.  I made an early supper of steak.  I watched TV and ended up falling asleep.  I would have loved it if I had someone take a picture of me sleeping on the couch and Tiger was at my feet and Sky was on back rest.  He was there a second time while I was watching TV.

I straighten up downstairs a little not so as you could even tell but I even took out some stuff from the freezer.  I looked on the shelves with all the vases.  I finally had to ask Liz if she needed or wanted them and she vehemently said NO.  Then I suggested a local florist (where we got most of the vases from over the years).  Anyway she suggested I take them to good will.  I just need boxes now.

As I was emptying the garbage I decided to wash out the garbage van.  I rinsed it in the shower.  The shower sprayer is the one that works the best.  Now it’s all cleaned and ready to take on more garbage.

I think I am going to work on the bedroom tomorrow before taking off for bingo and church.  I just couldn’t do it today and even now I am having problems at my waste again.  I need to take some medicine and go to bed.

Final Mid-Week Reflection of 2015

As 2015 draws to a close I have had my mind on many things.  The Christmas holiday, family, friends, and of course health.   I wonder if I did enough for the Christmas holiday (not so much), spent enough time with family (probably not).  Did I spend enough time and energy with Friends.  

Yesterday I started my second week of pet sitting Preston.  All week long I split my time between him (and his “siblings”) and my very own two babes.  I know that the kitties were lonely because they have been very cuddly once I get into the house.  Of course there were times they avoided me for like ten minutes.  I really can’t wait to get back to them full time (or regular schedule).  

I had my CT-Scan yesterday which took only a matter of minutes and will get the results at my next appointment with Dr. I.  This gave me the opportunity to drop off the FMLA papers to the cardiologist.

Today I managed to do some pen pal letters and get the final of the gifts to family off to them. Considering one branch of the family made a big change and finally moved out of the house they lived in for nearly 20 years.  

That’s right E and her family have moved on to the next step and moved out of the house in WH and moved to a nice home in Hamden.  Actually the house really belongs to her Son Rob and his girlfriend (and maybe one day the newest Mrs P).  I have to wonder if we'll ever get to see them again.  I mean I see them at the 4th of July party and at holidays but I don’t know if we'll ever get to go there (we meaning me and the rest of the family).  Its not as though I call them every day or every week but I follow them on FB frequently.

The weather has now returned to “normal winter weather”.  Its foggy and cold and damp at lunch time the temperature was in the mid 30’s with a possibility of getting into the low 40’s and supposed to stay there.

New Years Eve should be quiet.  The weekend is going to be very busy.  Friday is Dave’s Party and I will only be there for a few hours.  As Preston’s Parents will be coming home at midnight on the First/Second.  

On Saturday is Tiger’s Physical and Rabies shot.  This should be very interesting as its usually a big production to get this girl into a crate.  I have been trying scenarios in my head in ways to get her into the crate without traumatizing either of us.  

Saturday afternoon is Nelson#3’s 5th Birthday.  Its going to be a pizza party and I am looking forward to it.  Not sure what to get him but I have three days to figure it out.

Sunday is Bingo and Mexican Train Game.  The First of for both for 2016  Then its back to reality.  I have a few appointments next week so like I said back to reality.

Wednesday Mid-Week Reflection

This past week has been a little hectic as I watched my sister worry about my BIL who took a fall and injured his head/spine that landed him in the hospital until today.  He was unable to use his left arm and had speech problems.  As  I write this he was taken to a well respected PT recovery hospital.

The rest of the week I worked, went to meetings, and caught up with some friends I hadn’t seen in quite sometime..  I returned to some organizations that I stepped back from and I was glad that I came back.  

This week I have a few doctor’s appointments and probably a quiet Mother's day weekend.  Every Time I plan on doing something I usually end up backing out.  For example My town had two or three events.  One I wasn’t doing was  a fishing derby but the other two I could have done.

Mops

Dear MOm,

How hard can it be to search and shop for a new mop?  I know we have a swiffer mop and the other steamer mop but in the entire time you have had them in the house I haven’t used them and putting those pads on them seem daunting.  I don’t want to spend this kind of money on it.  I just want the one with a sponge and squeezer.  I am not sure I want to get this one either.  I guess I am just going to have to look at the ones here and maybe get some supplies for them.  

Liz called a bit ago our plans changed for this morning.  We are going to get together after the sing-along.  It won’t be too late.  She has a friend coming over for “brunch” at 11:30 so she can’t do it now.  It gives me more time to clean up a little.  

Well I better get back to the cleaning and getting to the old clothes that I have in the other room.  

Take care,

Love Me

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

I didn't know

Yesterday Mom told me how she spent her day and one of the things she did was to go to the attorney to have her will revised.  i asked her how it was done.  She gave him information and he will make sure it will be legal and so forth.  I just looked up how to make a will and found this out about a Social Media Will.  No it isn’t what you think (at least I don’t think it is) but it is what to do with the content and access of the social media accounts once you die..  It is amazing how social media has influenced our lives.  

Work went well.  I got a lot accomplished again.  I got reminders for things that need to be done like compliance training and some other thing.  We also got a reminder to update our emergency contact now that Hurricane season has begun (June 1st).

WE had some interesting weather today.  It rained for most of the morning.  The sun came out at lunchtime and from 3:30 on it was raining and raining hard by the time I left the office.  It let up for a short time and then it started again and now I think its dome for the night.

When I got home the construction crew was still working on the road and guided me into the driveway.  They didn’t stop until close to 6.  We were in the middle of my cooking lesson still too.

TM came around 5.  We set the counter up with the recipe and the ingredients for Apricot and current Chicken..  It was from the same recipe I have linked to but we left out a few things.  Because our oven was not cooperating it took a little longer to cook.  Overall I did pretty good.  WE had basmati Rice with it as well as salad.  We ate it after TM left to do her own things.  I sent her emails thanking her again..  She will be getting more recipes for me to try as well.

The rest of the night I got more of my summer clothes out and did laundry.  It is pretty much done but I am not really up to finishing the rest of it tonight.  I have been a little achy and the muscle spasms are hurting.  I really need to get that plaquenil.

Well that ant poison must be working the tiny little ants are gone but now we have carpenter ants.  We noticed them in the last couple of days.  I am not sure if its the construction outside or its just their time again..  We usually get them for a few days then they are gone for the rest of the time but with all that’s been going on with the  construction and the weather we might have them a little longer.

Well I better get to bed.  I have another long day ahead of me tomorrow.  HOpe you have a great one.