Twisting and Turning

It's one of those times where nothing is as expected, everything is topsy turvy and my only choice is to go with the flow.

DRAMATIC and there's nothing really dramatic happening, but it feels wonky -- feels worrisome.

Hubby left this morning on a ski trip.  The western resorts are getting slammed.  I'm concerned about avalanches --hopefully, unwarranted, but there's a little worry happening.

Lunch plans with the youngest is probably cancelled -- SNOW in Atlanta this morning.  It was in the 70s earlier in the week.  After today's weather, we are getting hit with another big rain front Monday and Tuesday.  Driving to AL in that weather will be interesting.  Everything is flooded.  I'm also a little worried about the water -- so much saturated and lots of flash floods.  We've been high enough on our property, but we get a rain river in our backyard which is pushing into a full creek.  More little bits of worry.  I won't be home all day on Monday and that could mean water in the basement.  Ugh.

Bear is set for adoption on Monday, but the adopter is giving mixed signals now.  "Hope my dog loves him."  "My dog has a hard time with new dogs."  This can be the start of changing her mind because she can't imagine upsetting "her baby."  I've seen this before.  Fingers crossed I don't make this drive for nada.

We have a trainer set to come to the house on Friday for reintroductions with Duke and MiMi.  Thank the lord for that small favor.  It totally eases my mind.  They are evaluating whether this is a safe situation for Duke.  Signs point to a positive outcome, but I like that a professional is involved.

In a shocking turn of events -- it's possible that MiMi will be ADOPTED by Friday.  One of the vet techs lost her pittie recently and wants to apply for her.  She was told to submit her application yesterday, but nothing yet.  That doesn't give me a great feeling, but you never know.  Everyone at the vet's office adores her -- she's that kind of special.

In my topsy turvy world, I had a yucky experience with Target yesterday.  My beloved Target.  Quick background -- I usually shop at my OLD Target because it's awesome.  Best produce around.  Love it.  The Target near our new house underwent renovations so I stayed clear during the construction.  I chatted with a Target employee last time I was at my OLD Target and she said the remodeled Targets are horrible -- I couldn't imagine that was true.  BUT they are HORRIBLE!!  The new Target has very little organic produce, a number of my go-to brands are gone -- replaced with a new store brand.  We bought a few items to try and threw them all out.  Popcorn, cheese, veggies -- all yucky.  Is Target dummying down their brand?!?!  Crazy.  Sticking to my OLD Target forever (or until they renovate).

Sort of cleared up the insurance problem.  We know it's a lack of an update in their system.  We have coverage and it's a matter of someone fixing it in the system.  Once we have confirmation of the fix, I'll call the 3 billing departments and have them resubmit.  Not horrible.

The next 6 days are all my own.  I was looking forward to this week so dang much -- especially with MiMi coming back in the mix on Friday.  I think things feel OFF because this week feels like I'm holding my breath to have nothing go wrong.  Leading with FEAR.  Not good.

My plans are up in the air because of this weather pattern (this week could end up being lonely).  I need to have a plan B and a plan C set-up to salvage this week.  Good or not good exists in my MIND.  It's up to me.  Always my choice.  I know WORRY serves nothing -- not me, not the situation.  (Pep Talk 101)

Lastly, my butt pillow came.  It's not winning any awards just yet.  It's maybe a little much -- too high, too firm.  I'll give it a go though and see if I get used to it.

Happy Saturday -- stay warm, stay dry.  Later gators.