Been a Busy Day

Dear Debra:

Today has been such a great day.  I left here just around 8 and stopped at DD to get coffee.  I got to the house did our daily routine. I put the TV on for a bit and then got ready for the Museum visit.  The Drive to Tina’s house wasn’t bad even though I overshot the exit but I managed to find it the back way. Before we left downtown we took a few minutes to decide exactly what we would do and where we would park.  Well we went to Yale University Art Gallery for their Sights and Sounds of Ancient Rituals,  It was on the 4th floor and was very interesting to see what they had.  There were pieces that were small bricks that had very tiny writing and it was beautiful.  It took about 45 minutes and I found it to be very interesting

We also also went to the Bookstore to look around.  It just reminded me that I had two books at home that I haven’t even picked up to read yet.  The bookstore was fairly busy even though the city was somewhat quiet.

We went to Yale Pizza to have lunch.  AGain it was fairly quiet but they were only open a short time for the day.  I had their Crab salad lite. It was delicious. There was some fruit with Cottage cheese that I didn’t eat but it was delicious.  

We walked back to the car and headed home.  When we got back we talked about the rest of the weekend plans and which place is the better grocery delivery.   I was considering using Wal*Mart but the food delivery would be from Foxon Blvd. I don’t think it's any different then peapod has the distribution from Shelton.  When it was time to leave we did make a promise to get together again soon. That definitely is going to be a goal.

It was nearly 1 when I got home.  I found Preston coming from upstairs and Vlad was mulling around.  I took Preston out for a long walk. I am trying to find a different route each time so that I can get my steps in (and I managed to do that) but he did what a dog does. He stopped many times and sniffed and pulled me a few times.  I have to resign myself that’s how it's going to be.

We spent the afternoon watching TV and I wrote a little letter to a pal in Montana.  I actually have to finish that letter so I can send the card with it. I was moving a few files around for the pen pal hobby.

I went to the gym for my session with Alex.  He had sent me a message that he had an opening earlier than our 7 pm slot.  Which was great because I still had to check in on the cats and also feed the crew here.

WE talked about the holidays how I did on the diet and I told him most of what I had (except for the ginger snaps) and I told him about the crepes I had.  I had more than I told him but he knows I had them. He wanted to know why I sent him a message at the Gawd awful hour of 3. He didn’t really mind but he knew I wasn’t getting a good sleep that night.  I was there until 6 and then headed to my house with a quick stop at Adams and got dinner. I originally planned on having a protein shake but I was hungry. I got Mustard BBQ chicken and some carrots.

When i got home I fed the cats before I ate.  I also did the routine and watched TV while I ate.  I did some laundry while I was there too. Will finish it or move it along when i get there tomorrow.  

I am not sure what time it was when I got back to the house.  I fed the critters and now watching the news. You know who is under the blankets at my side.  More than once he wanted to sit on my chest again. I wasn’t too worried but his nails were piercing and really hurting so I had to make him sit beside me.  He did show me some loving too.

I don’t have too much planned for the outside so I can focus on the rest of the cards and do some letters.  

I see the weather is not going to be that great for tomorrow but the rest of the weekend should be fine but they are predicting more rain on New Years Eve.  No snow. They said December was the wettest month but no snow.

Well I am going close out and get the dog out for the last time tonight so I will say good night.

Kate

Dear Debra 12/27/18

Good Morning:

It is quarter of eight on a beautiful Winter day.  It is in the low 30’s outside and no sign of snow. I have been up since 5:30.  I have already fed and walked at least one furby and he has been a peach. Very cuddly.  I am still not totally trusting him yet. The cat has been fed too still have to check on two more critters around here and then heading to the house for another round of feeding.

Then I will be getting ready for my visit with Tina from work.  I am picking her up at 10 and we will figure out what we will be doing for the day.  There are a number of options and exhibits in the city to see. It will be great to catch up with her and see what her plans are for the winter and work.  I always enjoy this because we get to see things and see New Haven in a different perspective then we would normally.

Today is my Nephew Christian’s Birthday he is 44 years old.  I can’t believe it. I remember when he was born! It was a different time then, relationships were tenuous even then.   I think Liz, Rich and Liz’s first husband were still in Norwalk at the time or they moved to New Haven by then. I can’t remember.  

I am supposed to go to the gym today and I plan on it for class at least tonight.  Not sure I will be making it in this morning. I have been there once this week. That was Monday.  I had originally hoped to come in everyday and twice a day. Hasn’t happened yet.

WEll I better get going...

Have a great one....

Kate

Saturday Doings

It was a beautiful morning nothing at all what I was expecting. This turned out to be a good thing because today I met up with  siduri for our Museum adventure.I have been looking forward to this ever since we decided to meet.  As previously arranged we met in front of Pitaziki and then walked up Chapel to check out the various stores that were preparing to open for the day.  Our first stop was at this Bath and Body store (I can't remember the name of it but the sales person who was a lovely young lady gave us a history of the store.  It as one of those Natural stores. We had coffee at Starbucks and waited outside the gallery for awhile until it opened.  We had a great discussions.  I learned a lot about the city.  We also took a walk further down Chapel street and saw some really interesting stores.  I really enjoyed it because it felt like a different world then what I am used to.

The visit to the Art Gallery had many interesting and beautiful exhibits.  I admitted my Art History was very limited but I enjoyed the detail and the efforts to keep these pieces in tact.  i plan on visiting again very soon.  When we were done at the Gallery we had lunch at Zaroka Bar and Restaurant. 

The restaurant was York Street and turns out not that far from my office.  It was buffet style so I was able to try almost everything on the buffet table.  After lunch we headed to Broadway and looked at some wonderful shops there.  We even stopped at the Yale Book store and I was able to pick up the Wedding card and the sympathy cards I needed.  After that we headed back to my car and headed home.

By then there was a definite change in the weather.  It got much colder and the sun was gone.  Happily it didn't snow or rain so it made the ride home easy.  We will be doing this sort of thing again and again.  Thank you Siduri for this great idea and the great time.

When I got home I napped.  Later on in the afternoon I did get things ready for the Wedding and wrapped up the remaining coin.  i spent time watching the TV and I made myself a huge salad with steak in it.

As I said a great day all around.