What is the Opposite of Quiet?

Yesterday was another high ENERGY talking day.  I'll get my needed ALONENESS and STILLNESS a bit today.

First, my BIL surgery went very well -- chatted with my sister.  Waiting on final pathology to determine if chemo is needed, but, otherwise, best possible outcome.

Then ... never ending ITALY trip.  I'm in MY final PUSH to getting things planned and had a long conversation with my BFF.  Plans are too long, too convoluted and not for me.  I offered an alternative and now we wait.  I won't "open" discussions again -- someone else can show an interest.  Of course, we can add that Italy is under precautions for the virus and now Rome is involved.  Also, add that my BFF decided to go on a huge family trip this summer and now wants to "budget" our Italy trip.  "Requirements" keep adding on and that's why things are so convoluted.  My alternative simplifies everything and lessens the cost.  Sounds like a winner to me, but crickets on the feedback.

Coffee with my other great conversation friend was fun.  We put some fun things on the "let's plan" agenda for March.  Yea.  Pottery making on a wheel and honey bees.  Stay tuned for more.  I found them on Airbnb Excursions.  I thought the excursions were trip packages or tied to a rental.  Nope.  I searched Atlanta Excursions and so many fun things popped up.  Great resource for travel too.  It's local stuff that might not populate a google search.  Super excited for a new resource for unusual things to do (other than lunch or coffee or hike).

Books:
Finished Educated (Tara Westover) on the trip.  It was okay.  The story is incredible and I know it's been questioned for it's authenticity, but it seemed honest to me.  It was okay in that it was heavy stuff -- under the umbrella of real-life so extra disturbing.

I started A Tale for the Time Being (Ruth Ozeki) on the plane. I didn't get too far because I was seated next to a talker - hah.  It was a recommendation on the Today Show by the author of Dear Edward.  It gets good reviews.

Trial adoption day for Tulip.  Drive to fancy part of the city and fingers crossed for this little bird.  This family pushed incredibly hard to have her and seems like a fantastic home.  Their other 2 dogs are special needs too and one is from our rescue.

Pete's Paleo is great so far.  I'll show some pictures (when I remember to take them - hah) and more of my "review" once I've eaten a few more.  Last night was chicken, roasted golden beets and sautéed bok choy -- only 310 calories (most are around 500 calories).  I added green beans and hot sauce.

Big family dinner on Sunday.  We haven't had one in weeks because of weekend travel for everyone. Getting bacon wrapped filets from the butcher, mashed potatoes, salad and biscuits.  DIL is making an apple pie.  Grand-dogs are coming over.  It should be fun.  Time to run to A Course in Miracles in the morning before prepping for dinner.  Recipe for a good day.

I'm well entrenched in my "diet" to get back into my pants.  We'll chat about it tomorrow. I have a new goal -- fit into a green dress.  Stay tuned ... I'll take a picture and explain the green dress.

Happy Hump Day.  Later gators.