it was cold today

 

This is going to be very quick.  I still have things to do before I leave tomorrow.  I have managed to get the car cleaned out as much as possible and vacuumed the rest of the house but as usual I am starting to wane in getting it done.

When I left here this morning it was in the high 40s.  Even with the thermostat up to 68 it was still cold.  For the day it got to mid-50s.  The sun was out but didn’t help.

Today was a good day.  I have batches ready to be scanned next week when I get more EOBS.    However, the correspondence and Refund Requests are caught up.   Yes, I realized I said the same thing last night.

We had our Bosses’ Day Celebration.  It was a 12 ft sub and fried chicken and various potato salads.  Desserts.  We were given magnets with record covers on them. 

The rest of the afternoon, I organized my desk and surfed the net.  I realize I can’t do that often, but I will be vigilant about it.

When I got home, I gave the key to the neighbor and instructions for feeding Sky. 

I will wash the Floors before I go to my echocardiogram. 

Now though need to pack and make sure my bed is made.

 

Midweek Reflection

 

I believed This week was going to be as equally busy as in previous weeks.  I made a dermatology, and I got an alert to sign up online.  That was unsuccessful.  The mammogram still needs to be scheduled, along with the endocrinologist.

I have my daily work, between the claim forms scanning, mail etc.  There wasn’t much mail delivered but I have until Thursday to make sure all of it is up to date.  We are having a bosses’ Day lunch on Thursday, and I bought soda on Tuesday 

I got the scanning for refund requests all caught up.  I have a few piles for the denials that are almost ready.  Everything else is done.

It was very cold this week. I don’t want to pull out a heavy coat, but it is getting to the point where I may have to.  It was cold in the office as well.  Today GA sent out an email letting us know there was a call to fix it.

ON Friday is my echogram and then my trip to Allentown.  I will be at their house by three.

Well I have some stuff to do because the vacuuming isn’t getting done tonight.

had a lovely time last night

 

 

We had a great time at the restaurant. We had our dinner.  I had New England chowder and   grilled Shrimp with angel hair pasta, with Sun dried tomatoes and spinach and lots of garlic.  Liz had her standard chicken Parm and had a dessert.

We were there for about an hour.  We talked about the Grove Street news that we learned this week.  I am not sure if I mentioned this earlier, but my family home is up for sale.  It would seem the couple who bought the house and did an absolutely wonderful job with updating  the house, have separated.  Their friends that live down the street are moving as well.  Their reason is the family is getting bigger and moving to another part of town.

We also caught up with family activities between our cousin in Asheville, the rest of the Rivera clan, and Cheryl’s family (My Niece). 

It was still daylight when we left for home.  I fell asleep for an hour and that’s when Liz called, and we did a quick run to Staples. To drop off stuff that needed returning. 

When I got back, I watched TV and then went to bed. 

Today Liz is having or by the time this gets posted breakfast with My Nephew Rich and then having lunch with her sister in law. 

I am going to the nursing home and see if I play bingo.  It feels like I haven’t been there in a long time.

When I get back I am hoping to get the house cleaned so that I don’t worry about it when I leave for Allentown on Friday. 

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.

I was nervous yesterday

 

I was a little nervous when I got up Monday morning.  I said I got up, but I really didn’t sleep much.  I wasn’t sure Joni got my message about the change in venue.  By the time I got to the restaurant I was relieved to find her waiting for me.

The Reason I wanted to get to work early was I wanted to make sure the health logic for the last three days were printed out early and sorted early.  I believed I had a staff meeting at 9 but I learned I was wrong. I checked with the Supervisor.

I had no idea what time I would be back from Lunch.  I was back by 2:30 but it was well worth it.  We talked about everything.  We were both fans of the NCIS TV Show and we talked about how it changed over the years and the fans, and the writing.  It was clear to hear the atmosphere on the set changed for her.  We also talked about growing up in our perspective towns.  As two o’clock approached we said goodbye and we left the restaurant. 

When I got back to the office, I finished sorting and preparing for scanning for today.

I left the office late and got home by 5.  The night was quiet.  I fed Sky and watched a small family of Turkeys amble through the back yard.  I went to bed sometime around 9.

Ii was a beautiful day today

 

Today was a beautiful day, it was sunny and 66 degrees and eventually into the 70s.  The weather is going to change tomorrow.  Rain in the morning. 

I didn’t do very much this morning.  I didn’t go to church like I should have, didn’t check with President Martha about the ticket selling gig.  I watched TV and slept a little more. 

I left for Laura’s just after 12 and got to her house a little after 1.  The traffic wasn’t that bad.  Downtown Old Saybrook had a couple of festivals going on, that’s when the traffic got a little heavy.  Waze had directed me to take the route by Saybrook Point resort and it was much closer to than I thought. 

When I arrived Laura and her Parents were watching the Patriots and Dolphins game.  After a while her mother went for a walk, and we continued to watch.  Then Laura and I went for a drive to DD and then to the Saybrook Point resort and chatted until it was time for Laura to go to Wallingford for a few hours. 

I left Laura’s house around 3:15 and managed to miss the highway entrance for home.  It wasn’t long but once I was on the highway I hit traffic all the way home-well until maybe orange.

I was tired when I got home.  Luckily, I was able to relax before Sky woke up from his nap.  He was fed.

Next-Door came over with leftovers.  He told me about his hike in Cheshire.  It was strenuous.  He ended up falling and getting a few scrapes.

I had some leftovers and started writing this entry.

 

My Friend Joni is in the state.  After I spoke to her via IM.  I learned the restaurant we are going to is closed.  I made reservations at Prime 16 which is down the street from there or close by. 

Right now, though the episodes of NCIS where Abby leaves are on.   I wanted to cheer it on.

 

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.