Asheville or bust -- with my aunt. Kids come tomorrow.
Thrifting all afternoon. So much so, we're packing lunch for the car so we don't waste time at a restaurant. My aunt is the EARLIEST bird and she just got home from Italy. That means EARLY riser to an extreme. It's a bit of a push for me this morning.
Car packing (partial packed, but most waits until day of).
Gardening tending (have to water pots and pick).
Workout (because I won't this weekend).
The good news is she wants to go to bed early too.
I selectively use ChatGPT because of how much water the computers use, but there are times it's so helpful (like diagnosing Covid based on my strange symptoms).
I used it to plan a thrift crawl for Asheville. I know the antique stores, but not the thrift stores. Gave me a curated list which I refined and then asked it to map out an order based on several factors. Bam. Done.
I didn't ask for more details, those I looked up. This list would've taken me forever and I don't think I would've done as well. There was one mistake -- one place on the list is permanently closed, but seems otherwise great.
Three trips to Asheville in the next 2 weeks. All VERY different.
This one is shopping and family.
Next one is cleaning.
Then the big menopause/birthday week -- spa, hiking, all things me.
In between the trips is SO much work. One thing at a time and no use thinking about it now (so I keep telling myself). I had no way to predict the things that got added on. Emergency court report/date for my volunteer position. Kids are closing on the house (work for us). Closet sale came early and we are helping the kids do their closets. Two day funeral for our friend with some tasks for me.
ALL in one week that already has obligations. It's a bit of a nightmare, but I'm trying to not let it affect my celebration week. I want to enjoy every moment of that week and not think of it as a task list.
Anyway ... time is ticking and I need to get ready for my very early aunt. Have a good day! Later gators.
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