KateP's musings

I came to a decision today about moving.   I am not doing it.   At least not right now.   This is where I feel safe, I have lived here all my life and I like the area and I like the people around here.   I have shared my feelings with my family and they seem to understand and are supportive.    Some have expressed some views on it but as I said in the end supportive.    There is one outside the family that miss understood my decision but my hope is by the end of the week it will be resolved.   That doesn’t mean I don’t stop trying clearing out stuff and getting rid of stuff I don’t want or need.   To make room for the things I may need in the future.   It was also pointed out that if the opportunity arises where the decision to where it is not feasible to stay I won’t be so overwhelmed. I have discussed it with Debra and we will be discussing it more on Friday when we have our phone session.   There are more things I ne...

I love weekends like this where there is non-stop raining.   If there wasn’t a quarantine going on I would be bailing on the gym (probably for the billionth time) and I am not sure if I would be doing bingo or not (it’s been so long now).   I would be spending the day either on the computer (which I have been doing that this morning) or in front of the TV.   I am going to try hard and not do that. I have to finish yesterday’s entry before I post this.   I don’t know what’s going on but LJ is not allowing me to pre-date the entries anymore.   Scheduling future posts yes but that’ it.   If any of my L F=List knows would you le t me know?   I am thinking it could it could be the laptop. I am having issues with the kitchen bathroom.   The toilet was clogged and I managed to unclog it but now it keeps running and the tank isn’t filling.   I tried to see if I could fix it but I am not good with it.   I probably will have to get someone t...

I woke up with a headache this morning and it finally went away after taking Tylenol for the most part.   I think I slept on a pillow the wrong way again.   A few thing have been irrating me now.   I may just go back to sleep for a bit or just go for a walk before the rain starts. I am can’t remember what time I went to sleep last night but I was interested in watching the very end of Hawaii   50 because Chuck Norris was on and   I was waiting for him to break out in his karate moves.   The last scene I saw looked like he wasn’t going to move fast.   I seriously doubt he is still doing ads for the exercise machines. Since today is going to be cloudy and rainy I debating for a walk and do some outside errands.   It was still cool at 48 and hasn’t dropped much or risen either.   I managed to go grocery shopping and get most of what I wanted or needed.   I managed to get salad fixings for at least a couple of days.   I got chicke...

Well this morning I managed to do the Census.   It took no more than five minutes.    I talked with Mama and she also felt it didn’t take long either.   I just hope I answered it right. The second thing I got done was to down load the MY chart app.   I believe I did everything the nurse said to do.   I will have to do an e-check on Tuesday.   I hope I did this right.   I would prefer to not have the app on the phone.   I feel that way about a lot of them because    they will take up too much room on the phone. I have done the morning routine and have been turning the TV on and off but it is really hard for me not just sit here and watch all day. I did manage to put some laundry in the machines and need to check them and fold them if need be.   I have some grocery shopping to do soon as well.   I ordered lunch from chipotle for dinner and lunch but I managed to eat it all.   It didn’t satiate my hunger and I ...

Today is the last day of work for me this week.   When the supervisor called me he explained he needed to stagger the number of Staff in the office.   So that’s why I had Wednesday and was working today.   I made some more dents in the amount of mail to open but the finance office sent some mail that they received so I had to open and sort and put the checks in the safe.    This is what gets me…If it came from THEM they should have checked the mail that was open for checks because there were a couple of checks in it.   I know that I have now 2 Medium size boxes left and three envelope (8x10) types of boxes to open probably next week.   VH was there again today and won’t be back until next week or whenever we are supposed to return.   I checked in with the girls.   ANN was still not feeling well.   LL’s daughter may have the virus.   They kept telling me to go home.   First you all are not my mother or doctor.   They ...

1.             I am thankful for family warts and all.   Everyone is holding their own.   Some of them are being home schooled.   2.             I am thankful for my Kitties.   They are fine as usual 3.             I am thankful for my job.    I was told I didn’t have to come in Wednesday or Friday. 4.             I am thankful for the medical profession that keeps me on the road to good/better health.    The Fitness challenge has been put on hold for now but the gym has been offering classes on Instagram and FB live.   I choose to walk, dance and squats.   I have a follow up via Telehealth chat next week.   I have been receiving updates from all of my providers.   5.      ...

On March 9 Connecticut had its first confirmed Corona Virus case.  As the days followed more and more cases emerged and Schools, Companies, and businesses and families were asked to change the routines and move to remote learning, working etc.  Since then stores have many empty shelves and don’t know when they get filled.  They also open their doors to seniors and those who are more susceptible to health problems to shop earlier than the public at large.  Some businesses are closing and some won’t be reopening and people will lose their jobs and have to deal with that stress.  Luckily I am not there yet. I was off from the 16 th of March until Monday morning.  I had been spending the time off catching up on writing, pen pal stuff, exercising when I could (mostly walking), watching TV and very little decluttering.  I am still waiting to get rid of a file cabinet and not sure when we will be doing it. I went back to work Monday.  There was a...

I got up this morning at 4:30.   Prepared for cleaning lady’s visit and as usual it looks great.   I left here just a little after 7 and got to the office by 7:30.   Started on the health logic and managed to get through a lot.   I was standing for most of the day and everything from my hips down hurt.   I even tried some dancing and exercises while standing there.   AT some point UPS dropped off another box of the health logic.   It was a normal large box for Tuesday.   Maybe they are getting back to the routine.   However I now have three of those boxes to do plus what as in the smaller boxes left.   In English I made a dent but still have more to go.   That’s pretty much what I told Bob when he emailed me late this afternoon.   I actually sent him a picture of what I have.    I told him if UPS doesn’t deliver anymore boxes I should be caught up.   If he isn’t satisfied I am guessing he will ask someone els...

Today was my first day back at work.   I left here just before 7:30 and got to the office by quarter of (like I would any other day).   There were other people slowly getting to the other floors.    Staff members from 25SP were working here.   I don’ t know why.   On my floor it was AL, ITMarty, ITRandy, and much later the manager of Credentialing.   I chatted with AL from a safe distance.   After scanning some of my pen pal letters I started on working. There was as bin of US mail that I worked on, and then a box and then a third box that had batches to be worked.   SupervisorBob who had arrived sometime after me was quite surprised to see it.   I worked on that for most of the morning and then sometime around lunchtime I began working on the Health logic.   By the end of the day there were 7 or 8 of them and I had worked on one or two of them before leaving for the day.   I will be there for the rest of the week.   ...

Today was a quiet day.   I had to send texts to the file cabinet buyer when Mr. Lawn guy never showed or responded to any of my texts.     We (lawn guy and I) will no longer be doing business together.   The other guy completely understood.     I am not being unreasonable.   There is Quarantine going on I get it but it wouldn’t kill people to return text messages or phone calls.   Actually I prefer phone calls and I should have called him about.   I managed to chat with my family via text (Bro and Sis) and then I had a nice conversation with Cousin Bill and his wife.   They were on their way home from Florida and had stopped and visited another cousin and now heading back home to MA.      They should be home in the next couple of days.   One thing he suggested is doing facetime with the family via phone but me knowing that’s going to be hard as I don’t have an I-phone.   I could look to see if there...

I managed to get up into the attic for an hour yesterday.   I emptied out two flexible wardrobes.   The first one had clothes of mine that I ended up putting away in my closet to try on later.   They are mostly spring type clothes.   I did find an older winter jacket of mine that was stretched at the cuff.   There were other clothes that belonged to Mom.   They went into the bag going to Good Will.   I have to finish dismantling the second one. During the time I was up in the attic found some pictures that I am definitely keeping along with the awards for Mom’s Living Treasure from twelve years ago.   They are still up there and I will bring them down later.   I have two bags that will go to the dump next week if I can get lawn guy to agree.    I will have to discuss that with him on Sunday.   I found a picture of Liz and the boys when they were young it was part of a church directory they belonged to years ago.   I ...

Good morning.   Happy second day of spring!   What?   Yep, I totally missed acknowledging the fact spring showed up at 11:59 yesterday.   It was mentioned on the news and a few of my friend’s blogs.   Yet I didn’t say one syllable.     I don’t know why. I got up at 5:30 and we did our normal routine.   After laying on the sofa and listening to Sky trying to get a bit more out of the can of food I got up and threw it out.   I made some coffee and have been answering some emails.     The kitties are now settled down for a while.   Sky is above me right now and Tiger is probably up in my old bedroom.   It is cloudy right now and 43 degrees.   There is some fog over the marsh and probably on the sound.   It isn’t supposed to last too much and the temperatures are supposed to get into the 60’s. My plan is to do the exercise routines that A sent me yesterday.   I won’t be using the cats for wei...

Before taking off I stopped by and said hello to one of my god children who was outside.   I chatted with her Parent Chris.   He is rotating days for his office so today he was home and tomorrow will work from New Haven.   I didn’t stay long but I took off for my walk and only went 1.79 miles this time.   I went into West Haven which isn’t far but into neighborhoods I don’t normally drive in and saw Seth Hailey School or least the back end of it.   The whole walk still took me an hour. While I was on my way home from the walk I got a message from A with a list of work outs to do while at home.   He says to get creative (use water jugs or pets).   He knows what the titans are like so that’s a Hard no.   I can find jugs such as the bleach bottle and fill up with water.   Or even some of the other semi empty bottles.   I have to look over the instruction again. It’s funny a memory of last year’s Challenge finale came and there was “...

I am glad I went for the walk yesterday.   It was a beautiful day and the beach looked serene.   I wasn’t the only one taking walks and I was able to chat with people (from 6 foot space).   I went on a 2.2 mile walk.   I checked in with Alex shortly after 1.   He was glad I did the 2 miles.   We reviewed food intake and my exercise promise.      I did ask how they were doing and they are fine.   The gym continues to be closed but provided a couple of updates.   Yesterday they did have some classes to be viewed on at least one platform I know of (Instagram).   They also put the spring Challenge on hold until this is over.    The end date will be once the gym reopens. It’s raining at this moment and I don’t plan on baling on the walking but I would prefer to do it while it isn’t raining.   I may not have a choice since it’s supposed to be raining all day. I contacted the Rheumatologist yesterday and she tol...

1.             I am thankful for family warts and all.   I am guessing everyone in the family is currently safe from the Corona virus so far.   Most of my great nieces and nephews are being home schooled at this point. 2.             I am thankful for my Kitties.   They are doing just fine 3.             I am thankful for my job.   I am really missing my office.   I did email my supervisor to see if we are coming back.   He told me that Cash posters are working from home and he was told to send it out to everyone.   I can always use as reference to learn more. 4.             I am thankful for the medical profession that keeps me on the road to good/better health.   Since everything is closed I am trying to walk every day. ...

Day Three of distancing from society due to the Corona virus.   This time last week it seemed to be just hitting Connecticut and by then everyone was in panic mode for shopping by Monday things began modifying schedules and lives.   Most if not all businesses, schools, stores either closed or shortened their hours.   Some people worked from home.   My team wasn’t one of them.   There is a Yale group that will start providing updates and have to check the union fb as well. A few of my Meetups were cancelled this week.   I wasn’t going to be going anyway.   The limit for groups and gatherings has been lowered to ten people only.   The coffee talk was cancelled and rescheduled for March 23.    The card game for the upcoming weekend is either still on or I haven’t seen anything.   The Hiking meetup is still on for tonight but I am not driving up to Manchester for a hike.   I can’t believe I am saying this.   I have a gre...

Just before I started getting ready for my walk I heard from A.    He urged me to be good during the time away from the gym.   He says this would be a good time to push towards the goals.   I promised I will (and about 8 tonight I broke that promise).   I asked him to give my best to his lady and his fur babies.   He told me to be careful as well and I joked as long as I am not near any cars with Kettlebell weights I should be fine (I almost fell against one on Saturday).   After our chat I got a phone call from A’s colleague “d” and reiterated the emails and the posts on FB about closing.      It was after 2 when I started my walk .   It took about an hour.   It was chilly and over 2 mile walk.   It was really nice and invigorating.   I am not sure tomorrow will be the ideal walking day.   It is supposed to rain.   I still may go even if it is raining. When I got back I chatted with my friend Annie wh...

I got up at 6:30 in the morning and did our morning routine.   I wanted to stay in bed until 7 but that wasn’t going to happen.   I understand it’s a bit chillier than it was during the weekend.   It’s sunny and 30 degrees for now.   It won’t be getting any higher and it may get cloudier.    I am not going out much except for the gym tonight.   I may even go earlier or I may go for a walk at some point.   I am waiting for emails from the gym or posts to the FB page.   I did notice that A was on line this morning. I am trying to update my things to do list for the week.   Considering everything for the most part is shut down I won’t be doing much outside (walks, trips to goodwill) and perhaps to Staples to get a new battery for the laptop. Speaking of the laptop Microsoft updated my computer to use Microsoft edge.   It promises privacy and a whole bunch of things.   I hope I won’t be sorry.   I can also empty out th...

I got a call just after 2 as I was walking into the dry cleaners from PBC letting me know that we do not have to report to work tomorrow or for the near future.   No mail is being delivered to the office and so we especially me don’t need to be there.   We will be paid, and we don’t have to use any of our time.   So I posted to Union steward organizer that I had gotten word and one of my coworkers pitched a fit that not everyone got that same info.   Late in the day I said not my fault.   I had gotten a phone call from supervisor bob.   Didn’t recognize his voice (I was on a walk).   He said do not report to work tomorrow and would contact me if anything changes.   Well After I got back from the walk he had sent an email and told everyone not to come in.   Even those who were told to come are not supposed to.    The University closed us.   Although I am getting the impression again that wasn’t told to everyone in YM as there ...