Do you know what ISN'T a good idea?
Doing a puzzle with hubby during a quarantine. Turns out, we're not puzzle compatible. After 33 years -- who knew? We have different strategies, get in each other's way and HE likes to backseat drive my "trying" pieces. "Duh, that won't fit." "What are you doing?" "Why did you try that one?"
And, I'm possessive of my puzzle. This was my idea for ME to do ... and I politely invited him to join in since he seemed interested. Now he scoffs if I do any of it myself and then, HE sits down and works on it by HIMSELF while I cook dinner. Seriously?!
Lord, I pray that I keep it together. Losing it would be epic, and not epic in the good epic way LOL.
I have a "sort of" solution. After much looking, I found another puzzle to put together. We can work "together" on our own puzzles and then switch when we're both finished. Puzzle Time can still happen, just modified a little. I'm happy with this idea. He has no clue I ordered another one though. Our next couple's puzzle hour is Friday -- hope delivery comes as expected.
BTW, I paid $15 for the first puzzle and $35 for the second ... puzzles are nowhere to be found. I tried every site that came up on a google search and everything was sold out or backordered from the big venders.
Movie Night Update: The Farewell. This was suppose to be a feel-good, funny movie about a Chinese family dealing with a grandmother who is dying. I know, the clue should have been in the subject matter. It wasn't funny, not particularly feel-good. Good actors though. Most of it is subtitled too. I don't know if I'd recommend it -- rainy afternoon and nothing else to do? Okay, watch it. Free with Prime.
Remember how I mentioned, we were oddly "busy" at the beginning of the social isolation mandates? I had lots of rescue stuff and hubby had TONS of phone/video interviews. 7 possible jobs cooking -- some are already off the table though. Most of this has come to a screeching halt and there's OUR problem. Hubby is BORED. I have enough stuff to occupy myself -- he's lost most of his stuff. No golf, no sports, interviews are over and in-person next steps on hold, social time with his buddies gone. We need to figure this out QUICKLY. I only have enough resolve for myself right now -- I can't be responsible for his entertainment and mood. One trip to the grocery store every 2 weeks isn't going to cut it for him. He needs to figure out something to do.
Then we got a whopper of a tax bill. Seems odd since he's out of work, but his severance wasn't taxed correctly. Our investment gains (that are totally gone now) were also heavily taxed. My thoughts -- never was our money. He actually said, "I hate your attitude about this." He complains EVERY year. I told him, the world is in a shit-storm and I won't add taxes to that right now. Not fun pillow talk last night.
Can you tell it was a stressful COUPLES day yesterday? Hopefully, a good night's sleep helped. Rain ALL DAY today. That's not good for one's mood, but should help the yellow pollen.
That's all from our household. Stay well. Later gators.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Monday, March 30, 2020
Being Prepared
I'm having a slight panic about how prepared we are for a shut-in. What's concerning me the most is Amazon ... or a potential lack of Amazon. We know they basically discontinued Prime delivery and now there's word of striking.
I bought some cold medicine at the beginning of all this -- mostly Advil based because I prefer it. I grabbed a couple of Tylenol based COLD meds to substitute if fever is high and I can add plain Advil to the mix. Then the recommendation to ONLY use Tylenol (I thought I bought a bottle of it too -- but I didn't). The WHO retracted it's recommendation to stay away from Advil based on lack of data supporting it. That's not exactly TWO THUMBS UP. Tylenol is nowhere to be found. I placed an Amazon order that MIGHT come in a month.
I'm feeling so indecisive about going to the store this week. Risk vs reward. Things are picking up each week. When is the right time to STOP grocery store runs and hunker in completely? I feel this big need to send hubby to Costco and me to Publix and then STOP for weeks. Am I crazy? I feel a little crazy this morning.
UPDATE: Decided to wait do grocery store next week -- that will put us on a 2 week rotation.
See ... feeling slightly unprepared. I THINK this is a lot of too-much-sugar mood changing and, if I'm still tracking on-time, I'm headed into PMS. I think this is FALSE PANIC because I'm also panicked about no pasta sauce. In the last year, I've used ONE JAR --- suddenly I used 3 this last week and have no more. I usually don't buy it because I'll make a simple one myself. Yet, now it seems like a lifeline to normal existence. Yep, PMS.
BTW, our youngest handled the tire issue without us. He and his brother worked it out. Good sons. He'll get the body work done after this is over.
I started the puzzle yesterday. Flipped the pieces, sorted out the boarder pieces and a few other small groups around one of the images. This should be fun in small doses. Hubby and I are going to work on it together. 500 pieces -- relatively easy image. Let's see if we "one of those couples" now LOL.
MOVIE AFTERNOON today. Mondays and Thursdays. The Farewell is up tonight. It should be a calmer date night without puppy interruptions. Dinner is a frittata with leftovers chopped up.
Started a little bit of reading last night. Hubby interrupted a few times and that put me off. Today my schedule returns to all my healthy routines. I'll need it to help with quarantine PMS.
A bit of a downer post. Hope to be cheerful tomorrow as I detox from sugar and gluten -- lord help me. Off for a first outside run this morning in a long time. A jog-walk mixture to test my leg. Nothing like a workout to boost a mood. Stay well. Later gators.
UPDATE: Ran and ran/walked Duke after my run. Felt good to get out in the fresh air -- even with GA yellow pollen at the height of the season. I'll be sore by this afternoon -- in a good way :)
I bought some cold medicine at the beginning of all this -- mostly Advil based because I prefer it. I grabbed a couple of Tylenol based COLD meds to substitute if fever is high and I can add plain Advil to the mix. Then the recommendation to ONLY use Tylenol (I thought I bought a bottle of it too -- but I didn't). The WHO retracted it's recommendation to stay away from Advil based on lack of data supporting it. That's not exactly TWO THUMBS UP. Tylenol is nowhere to be found. I placed an Amazon order that MIGHT come in a month.
I'm feeling so indecisive about going to the store this week. Risk vs reward. Things are picking up each week. When is the right time to STOP grocery store runs and hunker in completely? I feel this big need to send hubby to Costco and me to Publix and then STOP for weeks. Am I crazy? I feel a little crazy this morning.
UPDATE: Decided to wait do grocery store next week -- that will put us on a 2 week rotation.
See ... feeling slightly unprepared. I THINK this is a lot of too-much-sugar mood changing and, if I'm still tracking on-time, I'm headed into PMS. I think this is FALSE PANIC because I'm also panicked about no pasta sauce. In the last year, I've used ONE JAR --- suddenly I used 3 this last week and have no more. I usually don't buy it because I'll make a simple one myself. Yet, now it seems like a lifeline to normal existence. Yep, PMS.
BTW, our youngest handled the tire issue without us. He and his brother worked it out. Good sons. He'll get the body work done after this is over.
I started the puzzle yesterday. Flipped the pieces, sorted out the boarder pieces and a few other small groups around one of the images. This should be fun in small doses. Hubby and I are going to work on it together. 500 pieces -- relatively easy image. Let's see if we "one of those couples" now LOL.
MOVIE AFTERNOON today. Mondays and Thursdays. The Farewell is up tonight. It should be a calmer date night without puppy interruptions. Dinner is a frittata with leftovers chopped up.
Started a little bit of reading last night. Hubby interrupted a few times and that put me off. Today my schedule returns to all my healthy routines. I'll need it to help with quarantine PMS.
A bit of a downer post. Hope to be cheerful tomorrow as I detox from sugar and gluten -- lord help me. Off for a first outside run this morning in a long time. A jog-walk mixture to test my leg. Nothing like a workout to boost a mood. Stay well. Later gators.
UPDATE: Ran and ran/walked Duke after my run. Felt good to get out in the fresh air -- even with GA yellow pollen at the height of the season. I'll be sore by this afternoon -- in a good way :)
Sunday, March 29, 2020
"Preview" Wedding Shower
Everything turned out perfectly ... at least, for a "preview" shower. I was bummed I didn't have fresh flowers to decorate, but I remembered making tissue paper flowers when I was younger ... remember them?!?! SO easy to make and that made it seem like a party. I was limited by what I had on hand, but it was fun -- you can easily make them interesting if you have color choices (I did one multicolored ball). It's my new crafty talent -- small ones would look cute on a gift too.
Here are some pictures.
Lasagna bake was good too (so they said). Hard to mess up a combo of those ingredients anyway. We played outside games, cards and ping pong. It was a fun day, but the last family dinner for a while.
On the way home, my younger son had a tire blow out on the highway -- scary, but AAA to the rescue. It blew out his back panel and bumper. This is going to be interesting getting fixed right now. We're going to help him with it this week. There goes our plan to not go out AT ALL. We'll limit, take precautions, etc. He might not be able to have the body work done until this is all over, but he'll at least get tires.
The "mayor" of our neighborhood (aka super duper busybody) sends out the neighborhood calendar every month. April came and all the big gatherings were canceled, BUT bookclub is still planned AND she "recommends" people take this time to have small parties and gatherings in their home with the great neighbors in our community. What the actual f*$%k .... is she INSANE?!? No one practices any distancing AT ALL in our neighborhood -- we watch it daily. Even with our kids, we stayed away from each other, constantly washed hands, all food stuff was set-up individually so no "sharing" needed, etc. (I can seem like a hypocrite on this ... fair enough ... we made our choice, they're making theirs. BUT she "recommends" -- good lord.)
I know we all have good days, less good days ... rollercoaster of emotions. Are you surprised who's doing well and who isn't? Lots of shockers out there -- both ways. People I know, people I follow on social media. People who talk the talk, but aren't able to handle the situation. Others who seem like they'd break are stepping up in an incredible way. It's interesting.
We have cake leftovers (even splitting extra between all of us). I also have a glass of wine left in the bottle. I'm going to have both later today and "start" back tomorrow with no gluten, no desserts, no wine. But today, no regrets. This is the quarantine speaking and I'm all for it. I AM EATING another piece of that glorious cake. Gluten be damned, sugar be damned ... until tomorrow. I thought they'd take all the leftovers. It was the best spice cake I've ever had and probably will again in many many moons (we never get a spice cake and I won't make one if I'm the only one eating it). Living my best cake day today LOL.
Hope you have a "best" something day too. I miss A Course in Miracles class quite a lot. Sundays aren't the same. Stay well. Later gators.
Here are some pictures.
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| Gift table with BIG flowers. |
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| I made the hanging green balls. I LOVE them! |
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| Setting up for munchies. |
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| They look like REAL, FAKE flowers from a distance LOL. One of 2 of my real plants though :) |
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| Decorated after her invitation. It was beautiful and delicious spice cake. Cream cheese on the four layers, buttercream on the outside. The cake had a pretty shimmer too. |
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| Dessert set-up |
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| Shortbread Cookies Shower was planned for a winery. |
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| Sugar cookies matching the cake. New wedding date -- maybe. |
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| Being silly. DIL FaceTimed her mom while she opened gifts. |
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| Hubby and grand-doggies. |
Lasagna bake was good too (so they said). Hard to mess up a combo of those ingredients anyway. We played outside games, cards and ping pong. It was a fun day, but the last family dinner for a while.
On the way home, my younger son had a tire blow out on the highway -- scary, but AAA to the rescue. It blew out his back panel and bumper. This is going to be interesting getting fixed right now. We're going to help him with it this week. There goes our plan to not go out AT ALL. We'll limit, take precautions, etc. He might not be able to have the body work done until this is all over, but he'll at least get tires.
The "mayor" of our neighborhood (aka super duper busybody) sends out the neighborhood calendar every month. April came and all the big gatherings were canceled, BUT bookclub is still planned AND she "recommends" people take this time to have small parties and gatherings in their home with the great neighbors in our community. What the actual f*$%k .... is she INSANE?!? No one practices any distancing AT ALL in our neighborhood -- we watch it daily. Even with our kids, we stayed away from each other, constantly washed hands, all food stuff was set-up individually so no "sharing" needed, etc. (I can seem like a hypocrite on this ... fair enough ... we made our choice, they're making theirs. BUT she "recommends" -- good lord.)
I know we all have good days, less good days ... rollercoaster of emotions. Are you surprised who's doing well and who isn't? Lots of shockers out there -- both ways. People I know, people I follow on social media. People who talk the talk, but aren't able to handle the situation. Others who seem like they'd break are stepping up in an incredible way. It's interesting.
We have cake leftovers (even splitting extra between all of us). I also have a glass of wine left in the bottle. I'm going to have both later today and "start" back tomorrow with no gluten, no desserts, no wine. But today, no regrets. This is the quarantine speaking and I'm all for it. I AM EATING another piece of that glorious cake. Gluten be damned, sugar be damned ... until tomorrow. I thought they'd take all the leftovers. It was the best spice cake I've ever had and probably will again in many many moons (we never get a spice cake and I won't make one if I'm the only one eating it). Living my best cake day today LOL.
Hope you have a "best" something day too. I miss A Course in Miracles class quite a lot. Sundays aren't the same. Stay well. Later gators.
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Wedding Shower and Puppy Adoption
Looks like I can return to my normally scheduled morning/night routines. Tater Tot is ADOPTED. He went to his new home yesterday. I was comfortable with a quick adoption because this family adopted from our rescue last year AND they are amazing AND it limits times we need to see each other AND we did a virtual home tour. We maintained distance, wiped down pen for contract signing, did all my usual preventions.
I think we are going to hold on fostering for a few weeks. We want to limit our need to go out and, as much as we try, fostering requires interactions -- at vet pick up, possible sick dog visits, grooming, adoption. It's low risk with calculated precautions ... but still. Of course, I SAY this, but if a dog needs a home ... well, that's a tough one. I won't jump to foster, but if I'm the only option ...
We're on social distancing, NOT shelter in place. That's another ballgame.
Hubby and I feel strongly that we need to stay put for the next 2 weeks. We're hoping to stay out the the grocery stores, gas stations, etc. We might need one trip to the store, but that would be all. It's a balancing act about eating our freezer and pantry stash vs going to get fresh food at the store so we can hold our supplies if going out becomes more risky.
Today is the last day we are planning to see our kids for a while too. This is a bit of a risk since my DIL is a GI nurse. She is a supervisor without direct patient care and has had her hours cut because they are only doing necessary procedures. They don't have any know cases so far in her hospital (it's a small, local hospital), but you know it's only a matter of time.
I had the cake and cookies I ordered made early and we are having a mini wedding shower. The cake is like take-out or getting from the grocery store bakery (I justify) and I took precautions with the box, etc. Pick-up was quick because I already paid and they just brought me the boxes. We have our shower gifts and my aunt and sister sent their gifts to me weeks ago. It's not much, but it's something. AND it's the last time to get together for at least a few weeks. Pictures tomorrow.
I'm cooking a pasta lasagna bake -- DIL's favorite food group. Never made it, but it looks easy enough -- I didn't have lasagna noodles to make actual lasagna. I'll have meatballs in sauce because I AM EATING CAKE!! I've been ridiculous with gluten foods and need to rein it in IMMEDIATELY after I eat cake LOL.
Puppy gone, rationing in full force, routines back. I had a little crash-n-burn, but lifting back again. I need to feel my best at home. It's super important and as "fun" as it felt to eat willy nilly, I don't feel great at all. Energy low, sweaty, puffy, headache running in the background, etc. I want to eat better and feel better. I realize this seems like my regular yo-yoing, but it was different. And I don't regret it ... I needed this week of letting myself fall a bit. Justification?? Yep, with no apologies.
Green dress ... here I come (!!) ... again ... (I probably won't ever completely change - hah) ...
After today, life should slow down A LOT! I have rescue calls to make in the afternoon, but the rest of the day should be mine. Puzzle, books, etc. Weather is suddenly warm (hello, Atlanta), but no parks or trails for us right now -- everything is way too crowded from the number of cars in the parking lots. Fortunately, we have a "good enough" neighborhood to walk around with a small trail and creek area too.
As always, stay well. Later gators.
I think we are going to hold on fostering for a few weeks. We want to limit our need to go out and, as much as we try, fostering requires interactions -- at vet pick up, possible sick dog visits, grooming, adoption. It's low risk with calculated precautions ... but still. Of course, I SAY this, but if a dog needs a home ... well, that's a tough one. I won't jump to foster, but if I'm the only option ...
We're on social distancing, NOT shelter in place. That's another ballgame.
Hubby and I feel strongly that we need to stay put for the next 2 weeks. We're hoping to stay out the the grocery stores, gas stations, etc. We might need one trip to the store, but that would be all. It's a balancing act about eating our freezer and pantry stash vs going to get fresh food at the store so we can hold our supplies if going out becomes more risky.
Today is the last day we are planning to see our kids for a while too. This is a bit of a risk since my DIL is a GI nurse. She is a supervisor without direct patient care and has had her hours cut because they are only doing necessary procedures. They don't have any know cases so far in her hospital (it's a small, local hospital), but you know it's only a matter of time.
I had the cake and cookies I ordered made early and we are having a mini wedding shower. The cake is like take-out or getting from the grocery store bakery (I justify) and I took precautions with the box, etc. Pick-up was quick because I already paid and they just brought me the boxes. We have our shower gifts and my aunt and sister sent their gifts to me weeks ago. It's not much, but it's something. AND it's the last time to get together for at least a few weeks. Pictures tomorrow.
I'm cooking a pasta lasagna bake -- DIL's favorite food group. Never made it, but it looks easy enough -- I didn't have lasagna noodles to make actual lasagna. I'll have meatballs in sauce because I AM EATING CAKE!! I've been ridiculous with gluten foods and need to rein it in IMMEDIATELY after I eat cake LOL.
Puppy gone, rationing in full force, routines back. I had a little crash-n-burn, but lifting back again. I need to feel my best at home. It's super important and as "fun" as it felt to eat willy nilly, I don't feel great at all. Energy low, sweaty, puffy, headache running in the background, etc. I want to eat better and feel better. I realize this seems like my regular yo-yoing, but it was different. And I don't regret it ... I needed this week of letting myself fall a bit. Justification?? Yep, with no apologies.
Green dress ... here I come (!!) ... again ... (I probably won't ever completely change - hah) ...
After today, life should slow down A LOT! I have rescue calls to make in the afternoon, but the rest of the day should be mine. Puzzle, books, etc. Weather is suddenly warm (hello, Atlanta), but no parks or trails for us right now -- everything is way too crowded from the number of cars in the parking lots. Fortunately, we have a "good enough" neighborhood to walk around with a small trail and creek area too.
As always, stay well. Later gators.
Friday, March 27, 2020
Friday Already
Goodness, it's a busy week. I don't know how, but it should end soon. Rescue calls, foster training calls, rescue emails, etc. I worked on emails yesterday morning instead of journalling because I didn't have much time during the day.
Dog walks, puppy sitting, etc. Tater Tot is meeting his potential mama and dog brother today. Outside, separated. It's a low risk interaction. Her family is staying home, hubby staying inside.
Then I have a FaceTime house check for a foster, more calls, more emails. Seriously? Shocking how much of my day is filled. I expected to be bored and looking for things to fill my day. Next week, I think.
I may I have a spot of skin cancer on my scalp. Tell tale sign is irritation on a little bump. It's not a big deal except who knows when I can get it looked at -- fortunately, I'm sure it's slow growing, if it's a spot. Sometimes it's not and will go away. Guess I need to wait and see.
Date night last night. Was a kind of a bust. First, I had to mail some paperwork for a foster and wanted to get it to the mailbox (we have a central mail bank for incoming and outgoing). We took the dogs -- it's a little over 1/2 mile round trip. On the way back, I started to have a hot flash, totally drenched, my legs started shaking. Got home. Whole body shakes, headache, sweats. I ate sugar, followed by food and it passed. Rapid sugar drop?? I have no idea.
That left me not hungry for date night dinner (Pioneer Woman chicken, loaded baked potato and salad). We started 1917 and had about that many dog interruptions. Play time, potty time, general get-into-things time. The movie was good, but a bit long again. Maybe because of so many interruptions, it felt like it dragged at times. Hubby didn't think so though. I'd give it a WORTH IT -- he loved it.
I started a Netflix series before bed (had to stay up with the puppy). Doctor Foster. British series about a woman who finds out her husband is cheating. Not sure how it's going to play out, but the first episode was GOOD!! Five parts -- not very long.
We know our first friends with COVID-19. A colleague and friend of hubby's that we socialized with for a couple of years. They caught it from overnight family from Chicago and they all are down with it. Both are doing well, at home ... they say it's strange ... feel okay one day, feel like death the next ... and repeat. Glad to hear they are okay so far and they have friends dropping off food, etc.
Still no reading at night. Tater Tot is a total spaz when he gets into the big bed -- so dang cute. If I try to read while he's in the crate, he cries. Oh well. He won't be here for too much longer I imagine.
Stay well. Thinking of everyone -- we're all in this together. Later gators.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Hump Day
The week is flying!
Hubby made a Costco run yesterday instead of the grocery store. He found everything he "needs" (oh so much junk food) except milk and meat. Headed today to our local butcher to take care of the meat. Living in the country has advantages.
I was talking to a foster closer to the city and their stores are bare with lines to get inside. Her elderly parents (late 80s) live in SC and have been without toilet paper for weeks. She doesn't have any to spare (she already sent them a few rolls) but they are down to their last too. We have toilet paper (bought before the panic) so I'm mailing a large pack to her parents. I'm on the lookout for her too -- I bought some for the kids last time I was at the store. Strange how it's all panning out. Feels good to to a good deed -- even if it's a small one.
Sort of funny, ironic story ...
Our virtual coffee got postponed because of the rain. This is the girlfriend who cancels on walking if there's even a hint of rain -- made me laugh. She has a full house (grown kids living with her waiting to buy a house) and she's in a town home. Everyone is working from home and she had no place to take the video call without an audience ... back porch was her only option ... and, you guessed it, it was pouring rain. We're trying again today.
Food confession .... I've been eating way too much at night again. Every time we get out for "supplies" and find junk food, hubby is buying it. I'm eating it because the wedding is postponed. Not good. You should see his Costco chocolate run -- it's epic. I'm back on rationing today. AND ... way too much comfort GLUTEN. I bet my feet will protest the sandwiches by the end of the week. I already have a headache this morning.
Tater Tot went up for adoption. Exploded our website. Last night he and Duke PLAYED for hours. WHAT?!?! Too late Duke. He's up for adoption. We can't pull him back now. I can't understand it -- Duke hated him and it was getting worse and worse. The little guy is hysterical when he plays -- it's like he's pretending to be a big, bad wolf. The noises he makes ... just listen ...
Duke is heading to the groomer today. He's a dog who has hair and it doesn't stop growing. It grows in his ears that requires special plucking, etc. We don't know how to groom him. If things get really crazy -- guess it's us and a youtube video. Our groomer is taking precautions with curbside pickup, etc. She works with one partner and it's a small business. Hopefully, low risk and he won't need to go again for 2 months.
I've been spending the better part of the day doing rescue things. I can't believe how busy it is with new foster applications and lots of other miscellaneous phone needs. STILL haven't read anything or started the puzzle. I'm sure I'll have plenty of time for both in the coming weeks.
Thinking of everyone out there -- it's a struggle for too many people. Stay well. Find some good wherever you can. Later gators.
Hubby made a Costco run yesterday instead of the grocery store. He found everything he "needs" (oh so much junk food) except milk and meat. Headed today to our local butcher to take care of the meat. Living in the country has advantages.
I was talking to a foster closer to the city and their stores are bare with lines to get inside. Her elderly parents (late 80s) live in SC and have been without toilet paper for weeks. She doesn't have any to spare (she already sent them a few rolls) but they are down to their last too. We have toilet paper (bought before the panic) so I'm mailing a large pack to her parents. I'm on the lookout for her too -- I bought some for the kids last time I was at the store. Strange how it's all panning out. Feels good to to a good deed -- even if it's a small one.
Sort of funny, ironic story ...
Our virtual coffee got postponed because of the rain. This is the girlfriend who cancels on walking if there's even a hint of rain -- made me laugh. She has a full house (grown kids living with her waiting to buy a house) and she's in a town home. Everyone is working from home and she had no place to take the video call without an audience ... back porch was her only option ... and, you guessed it, it was pouring rain. We're trying again today.
Food confession .... I've been eating way too much at night again. Every time we get out for "supplies" and find junk food, hubby is buying it. I'm eating it because the wedding is postponed. Not good. You should see his Costco chocolate run -- it's epic. I'm back on rationing today. AND ... way too much comfort GLUTEN. I bet my feet will protest the sandwiches by the end of the week. I already have a headache this morning.
Tater Tot went up for adoption. Exploded our website. Last night he and Duke PLAYED for hours. WHAT?!?! Too late Duke. He's up for adoption. We can't pull him back now. I can't understand it -- Duke hated him and it was getting worse and worse. The little guy is hysterical when he plays -- it's like he's pretending to be a big, bad wolf. The noises he makes ... just listen ...
Duke is heading to the groomer today. He's a dog who has hair and it doesn't stop growing. It grows in his ears that requires special plucking, etc. We don't know how to groom him. If things get really crazy -- guess it's us and a youtube video. Our groomer is taking precautions with curbside pickup, etc. She works with one partner and it's a small business. Hopefully, low risk and he won't need to go again for 2 months.
I've been spending the better part of the day doing rescue things. I can't believe how busy it is with new foster applications and lots of other miscellaneous phone needs. STILL haven't read anything or started the puzzle. I'm sure I'll have plenty of time for both in the coming weeks.
Thinking of everyone out there -- it's a struggle for too many people. Stay well. Find some good wherever you can. Later gators.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Tuesday Things
Good morning.
Did my morning news check and now throughly depressed -- one day I'll wake to happier news. Time to lift UP again.
We had our date evening last night. Dinner and a movie. Last night's dinner was mushrooms and meatballs in sauce that I jushed up with a parm cheese rind and some red pepper flakes. Topped with fresh grated parm and it was yummy. I had mine over spinach.
Movie was so-so. Dark Water. It was an interesting real life story about Dupont poisoning the water of a small town in WV. My complaint? Way too long. It was over 2 hours and very slow in the middle. Cut it by 30 minutes and it would be a winner. Also, not exactly an uplifting subject -- uplifting works much better right now :)
We decided to put Tater Tot up for adoption and not foster fail. Duke isn't happy and the little bugger is getting more and more intense with Duke. We can't understand why Duke doesn't want to play with him -- guess it's the puppy energy. I was a little sad about it yesterday, but it's the right decision. Duke comes first. He'll be adopted quickly when he's ready to go. Little man has figured out pee pads during the pouring rain -- dang, he's smart. Someone is going to be very happy adding him to their family. Great name WASTED again -- hah.
Virtual coffee with one of my favorite girlfriends today. I'm excited. If this is fun, I'm putting it out to my gal-pals. It's more formal than a phone call. It's actually planned on the calendar ... just like an actual coffee date.
I might not get my morning or evening routine back until Tater Tot gets adopted. Mornings and evenings are his highest energy time -- just like a toddler. Especially the burst before bed -- energy mixed with stinkerness - hah. Now that this is temporary, I won't do much to problem solve it (not much I can do anyway, unless I put it all on hubby). Reading time is taking a big hit and this is such a good time to read. Patience ...
Today is another 100% RAIN DAY. Boy oh boy, we are being tested. BUT ... the next few days look like cloudy with no rain. Euphoria.
Hope you all continue to be okay and even better than okay. Stay well. Later gators.
Did my morning news check and now throughly depressed -- one day I'll wake to happier news. Time to lift UP again.
We had our date evening last night. Dinner and a movie. Last night's dinner was mushrooms and meatballs in sauce that I jushed up with a parm cheese rind and some red pepper flakes. Topped with fresh grated parm and it was yummy. I had mine over spinach.
Movie was so-so. Dark Water. It was an interesting real life story about Dupont poisoning the water of a small town in WV. My complaint? Way too long. It was over 2 hours and very slow in the middle. Cut it by 30 minutes and it would be a winner. Also, not exactly an uplifting subject -- uplifting works much better right now :)
We decided to put Tater Tot up for adoption and not foster fail. Duke isn't happy and the little bugger is getting more and more intense with Duke. We can't understand why Duke doesn't want to play with him -- guess it's the puppy energy. I was a little sad about it yesterday, but it's the right decision. Duke comes first. He'll be adopted quickly when he's ready to go. Little man has figured out pee pads during the pouring rain -- dang, he's smart. Someone is going to be very happy adding him to their family. Great name WASTED again -- hah.
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| Always FOMO. HAD to try the puppy pen. |
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| I mean, come on. |
Virtual coffee with one of my favorite girlfriends today. I'm excited. If this is fun, I'm putting it out to my gal-pals. It's more formal than a phone call. It's actually planned on the calendar ... just like an actual coffee date.
I might not get my morning or evening routine back until Tater Tot gets adopted. Mornings and evenings are his highest energy time -- just like a toddler. Especially the burst before bed -- energy mixed with stinkerness - hah. Now that this is temporary, I won't do much to problem solve it (not much I can do anyway, unless I put it all on hubby). Reading time is taking a big hit and this is such a good time to read. Patience ...
Today is another 100% RAIN DAY. Boy oh boy, we are being tested. BUT ... the next few days look like cloudy with no rain. Euphoria.
Hope you all continue to be okay and even better than okay. Stay well. Later gators.
Monday, March 23, 2020
Hello, Monday
I did the morning news check -- just to see what I need to know. All massively depressing and dooms-day-like. I'll do ONE more check late afternoon. Nothing before bed.
It is what it is and NO ONE actually knows what IT is. All speculation. Get our article read with shock and awe kind of headlines. My brain does enough of that on it's own ... thank you very much.
We feel fortunate ... even with the wedding plans in the garbage and I think Plan B might need to become Plan C or D. We are as set as we can be. Comfortable in our home, grown kids so no one to occupy all day, freezer and pantry stocked. This might sound nuts, but I'm even grateful we lost our sweet Parker ahead of this mess. He needed so much vet care and medication ... I can't imagine if we couldn't be there for him for his last moments.
Rain ALL DAY TODAY so this is a shut in day, but still busy. Duke has his annual vet visit. Curbside drop off and they will call for phone payment. We thought about canceling, but I think things will get worse before better, and it's important we ALL stay healthy. Also, lots and lots of foster application calls. This is tricky. There's a plea for foster care going around on social media, but SHELTER foster care. Give a shelter dog some relief while adoptions are halted. Our foster system is complicated with lots of training. Not designed for temporary fostering -- that said, a saved dog is a saved dog. Our issue is a foster who does this on a whim gives up quickly with a new dog and isn't willing to do the work (transport, vet visit, etc) -- all this complicated by social distancing.
I need to get back into my routines. Tate is messing up my night reading and some of my morning routine as well. It's all fixable -- just need to problem solve a bit and figure out how to incorporate his morning needs ... aka bundle of playing energy with 12 potty breaks LOL. Also, nighttime too. He's awesome in the crate when the lights are out and we're going to sleep. I try to put him in the bed first (so I can read) and he gets the zoomies ... that's not working for reading. If I crate him, he cries and wails. This might take a minute to figure out.
Movie afternoon today. Review tomorrow. Also, interesting with a puppy -- probably not as relaxing!
Jury is still out on keeping Tater Tot. Saturday I was leaning toward keeping, yesterday -- not so much. Puppies are a lot of work and Duke was pouting all day. We have 2 weeks to decide ... that's when he'll be available. Not fair to anyone if we delay that decision. But he's awfully cute ...
Speaking of which ... puppy duty calls. Stay well. Later gators.
It is what it is and NO ONE actually knows what IT is. All speculation. Get our article read with shock and awe kind of headlines. My brain does enough of that on it's own ... thank you very much.
We feel fortunate ... even with the wedding plans in the garbage and I think Plan B might need to become Plan C or D. We are as set as we can be. Comfortable in our home, grown kids so no one to occupy all day, freezer and pantry stocked. This might sound nuts, but I'm even grateful we lost our sweet Parker ahead of this mess. He needed so much vet care and medication ... I can't imagine if we couldn't be there for him for his last moments.
Rain ALL DAY TODAY so this is a shut in day, but still busy. Duke has his annual vet visit. Curbside drop off and they will call for phone payment. We thought about canceling, but I think things will get worse before better, and it's important we ALL stay healthy. Also, lots and lots of foster application calls. This is tricky. There's a plea for foster care going around on social media, but SHELTER foster care. Give a shelter dog some relief while adoptions are halted. Our foster system is complicated with lots of training. Not designed for temporary fostering -- that said, a saved dog is a saved dog. Our issue is a foster who does this on a whim gives up quickly with a new dog and isn't willing to do the work (transport, vet visit, etc) -- all this complicated by social distancing.
I need to get back into my routines. Tate is messing up my night reading and some of my morning routine as well. It's all fixable -- just need to problem solve a bit and figure out how to incorporate his morning needs ... aka bundle of playing energy with 12 potty breaks LOL. Also, nighttime too. He's awesome in the crate when the lights are out and we're going to sleep. I try to put him in the bed first (so I can read) and he gets the zoomies ... that's not working for reading. If I crate him, he cries and wails. This might take a minute to figure out.
Movie afternoon today. Review tomorrow. Also, interesting with a puppy -- probably not as relaxing!
Jury is still out on keeping Tater Tot. Saturday I was leaning toward keeping, yesterday -- not so much. Puppies are a lot of work and Duke was pouting all day. We have 2 weeks to decide ... that's when he'll be available. Not fair to anyone if we delay that decision. But he's awfully cute ...
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Speaking of which ... puppy duty calls. Stay well. Later gators.
Sunday, March 22, 2020
B.E.S.T. News!!
Mimi is ADOPTED. "We make the best pair and she's mine forever!" My heart is HAPPY. I could scream and shout from the mountaintop -- this girl deserves the best ending.
Update on Tater Tot. He's winning over my heart. He settled down a bit, doing well with housebreaking, sleeps well in his crate at night ... now waiting on Duke to decide. That will take a few more days, at least. Duke doesn't exactly hate him, he's just jealous of the attention and not fond of Tate jumping on him. Duke's correcting him and showing him how to be a big dog -- all good things.
We enjoyed a sunny day which lifted our spirits -- rain has been constant. Heading into another rain pattern this week, but little pockets of sunshine. We are in full social isolation mode and keeping grocery shopping to a minimum. Our neighborhood FINALLY cancelled a few of the social gatherings. It's about damn time, foolish people.
Best thing for a bored husband ... get a little puppy. Hubby is entertained and has stopped perseverating on the stock market woes.
Couple of suspense book recommendations I added to my list. I haven't read much since we got Tater Tot -- hoping for time this week. Things will slow down on rescue phone calls, etc. and I should get afternoon time. Reading before bed hasn't worked yet because of Tate in the crate (love a rhyme) -- I need to change that up this week.
Something in the Water
Thirteen
Once we get out of this rain pattern, I'm going to get back into a little outdoor running. I've been giving my leg a change to REALLY rest before I start up again. Fingers crossed.
News is getting gloomier, which we all expected. I'm still trying to limit my intake -- especially before bed. Puppy distractions are helping with that too. I don't personally know anyone infected yet, but I expect that's coming eventually.
Stay well. Hang on -- it's a long ride, but we've got this. Later gators.
Update on Tater Tot. He's winning over my heart. He settled down a bit, doing well with housebreaking, sleeps well in his crate at night ... now waiting on Duke to decide. That will take a few more days, at least. Duke doesn't exactly hate him, he's just jealous of the attention and not fond of Tate jumping on him. Duke's correcting him and showing him how to be a big dog -- all good things.
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| Sort of nap time :) More like "pause" time for Tate. |
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| Cuteness OVERLOAD |
We enjoyed a sunny day which lifted our spirits -- rain has been constant. Heading into another rain pattern this week, but little pockets of sunshine. We are in full social isolation mode and keeping grocery shopping to a minimum. Our neighborhood FINALLY cancelled a few of the social gatherings. It's about damn time, foolish people.
Best thing for a bored husband ... get a little puppy. Hubby is entertained and has stopped perseverating on the stock market woes.
Couple of suspense book recommendations I added to my list. I haven't read much since we got Tater Tot -- hoping for time this week. Things will slow down on rescue phone calls, etc. and I should get afternoon time. Reading before bed hasn't worked yet because of Tate in the crate (love a rhyme) -- I need to change that up this week.
Something in the Water
Thirteen
Once we get out of this rain pattern, I'm going to get back into a little outdoor running. I've been giving my leg a change to REALLY rest before I start up again. Fingers crossed.
News is getting gloomier, which we all expected. I'm still trying to limit my intake -- especially before bed. Puppy distractions are helping with that too. I don't personally know anyone infected yet, but I expect that's coming eventually.
Stay well. Hang on -- it's a long ride, but we've got this. Later gators.
Saturday, March 21, 2020
PUPPY (!!)
Lord help me now. This puppy is ADORABLE and NEVER STOPS MOVING!! What, in the name of everything, was I thinking ... he's young, but he's small. What could be hard about that?
First, he can already get on the sofa which means climb from there. Second, he can get under EVERYTHING. Third, he's fearless. Forth, I'm old.
Prepare your heart ...
There is no doubt that he's sweet as pie, the question is ... is he our dog? Hubby says YES (which is shocking to me). Duke and I aren't sure.
I saw Mimi yesterday to take her on trial. I LOVE her so much. She's the dog I want ... fingers crossed, it's going well so far.
Update on E2 experiment -- no Jen Hatmaker. Dang. Here's the thing ... every experiment, the idea pops into my head. This didn't -- I ignored the idea and decided to "push" for something EXTRA. I'm going to try it again tomorrow with something that "comes" to me. I can't use the original idea because I initiated the contact already. I think these things "work" because it's already happening and you tap into what the universe already knows is coming (using intuition). That's my theory ... I'll let you know if Jen finally "hears" me LOL.
Yesterday was a long emotional day. Mimi time makes me sad (and worried). Puppy is fun (but is he my special dog -- maybe not, and that makes me feel low). Lots of people in our neighborhood and rescue NOT practicing social distancing by a long shot and that upset me. A "friend" neighbor Facebook posted about loving Trump and Democrats wanting to ruin the world and if you don't like it unfriend me. I BLOCKED her. Good f*#cking Bye. Upsetting. Setting boundaries isn't easy.
Because we had puppy for the first night, I wasn't able to get time to process so I ATE those feelings. Dang. Not horrible, but I broke into the reserve cheese and had cheese and wine for dinner. I feel less than good this morning. Lesson heard (again).
P.S. "Puppy" because we aren't set on a name. Baxter is his foster name. Tater Tot (Tate) is our planned name. Tacho when he's being spicy -- haha. But thinking about Jumping Bean (Bean) because he hops instead of walks and trying to pick him up is like trying to catch a jumping bean.
Speaking of puppy -- got to get back to him. He loves hubby already -- chooses him for everything. I want MY dog. Boo hoo. Puppy won't even go up for adoption because the vet wants to adopt him too. Not worried he won't have a wonderful home. Stay tuned ...
Be well. Later gators.
First, he can already get on the sofa which means climb from there. Second, he can get under EVERYTHING. Third, he's fearless. Forth, I'm old.
Prepare your heart ...
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| He's a PLAYER! |
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| FEARLESS |
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| MEs won!! |
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| Never. Ever. Stops. Moving. |
There is no doubt that he's sweet as pie, the question is ... is he our dog? Hubby says YES (which is shocking to me). Duke and I aren't sure.
I saw Mimi yesterday to take her on trial. I LOVE her so much. She's the dog I want ... fingers crossed, it's going well so far.
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| Can you tell her mama is an artist? What a good picture! |
Update on E2 experiment -- no Jen Hatmaker. Dang. Here's the thing ... every experiment, the idea pops into my head. This didn't -- I ignored the idea and decided to "push" for something EXTRA. I'm going to try it again tomorrow with something that "comes" to me. I can't use the original idea because I initiated the contact already. I think these things "work" because it's already happening and you tap into what the universe already knows is coming (using intuition). That's my theory ... I'll let you know if Jen finally "hears" me LOL.
Yesterday was a long emotional day. Mimi time makes me sad (and worried). Puppy is fun (but is he my special dog -- maybe not, and that makes me feel low). Lots of people in our neighborhood and rescue NOT practicing social distancing by a long shot and that upset me. A "friend" neighbor Facebook posted about loving Trump and Democrats wanting to ruin the world and if you don't like it unfriend me. I BLOCKED her. Good f*#cking Bye. Upsetting. Setting boundaries isn't easy.
Because we had puppy for the first night, I wasn't able to get time to process so I ATE those feelings. Dang. Not horrible, but I broke into the reserve cheese and had cheese and wine for dinner. I feel less than good this morning. Lesson heard (again).
P.S. "Puppy" because we aren't set on a name. Baxter is his foster name. Tater Tot (Tate) is our planned name. Tacho when he's being spicy -- haha. But thinking about Jumping Bean (Bean) because he hops instead of walks and trying to pick him up is like trying to catch a jumping bean.
Speaking of puppy -- got to get back to him. He loves hubby already -- chooses him for everything. I want MY dog. Boo hoo. Puppy won't even go up for adoption because the vet wants to adopt him too. Not worried he won't have a wonderful home. Stay tuned ...
Be well. Later gators.
Friday, March 20, 2020
Sing Along ...
It's such a good feeling
To know you're alive.
It's such a happy feeling:
You're growing inside.
And when you wake up ready to say,
"I think I'll make a snappy new day."
It's such a good feeling,
A very good feeling,
The feeling you know
You're alive.
A Beautiful Day in This Neighborhood. Watch it, if you haven't already -- you will feel HAPPY. Mr. Rogers was an incredible man and didn't realize his message was leap years ahead of the times -- it's like he's the original personal growth master. The movie is a story about Mr. Rogers and a troubled magazine writer.
I can't stop singing the opening and closing songs. More than ever, these have such meaning, nostalgia and comfort. If you google them, you won't be able to stop singing along and I guarantee it will put a smile on your face. Can you tell I liked it?!?!?
It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood,
A beautiful day for a neighbor,
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?
It's a neighborly day in this beautywood,
A neighborly day for a beauty,
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?
I have always wanted to have a neighbor just like you,
I've always wanted to live in a neighborhood with you.
So let's make the most of this beautiful day,
Since we're together, we might as well say,
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?
Won't you be my neighbor?
Movie night was a hit (as you might have guessed). We had dinner -- steak, potatoes and veggies on trays while we watched the movie. It's a fun thing to do -- a home date night. Dark Waters is set for Monday.
Hubby went to our local butcher and found meat -- ground beef and steaks. I made a batch of meatballs for the freezer and cooked 4 steaks -- 2 for dinner, 2 for freezer. I prefer to freeze meet cooked.
I'm surprised how busy I am this week. Lots to prepare, lots of dogs things. I have a bunch of foster applications and I'm glad to do phone interviews, but I'm not doing home checks -- we can do virtual FaceTime tours. This is the last week of out-of-the-house dog stuff. We've been isolating, taking HUGE precautions, but it's time for the next level.
We're dropping Mimi off on trial and picking up Baxter (Tater Tot). It's going to be a busy day again. I'm not complaining ... it's filling the time. So much so, I haven't started the puzzle. Saving for a
No communication from Jen Hatmaker (E2 experiment), but the second day seems to be the pattern. I've put it out there ... come on Jen, send me some love - hah!!
Limiting news and social media ramblings was good for me. Taking my news from the CDC and WHO ... all the other "articles" floating around -- nope. The rabbit hole is DEEP and STRONG. Protecting my energy is a MUST.
I hope you are able to do the same. I'm having hard feelings, scary thoughts, but I'm not LIVING in them and supporting them with reading more, seeing more BAD news. Being upset with the news of the moment is okay, but ... more than ever ... looking for OTHER thoughts that bring GOOD feelings is helpful.
Balance. It's what I'm working on ... not perfectly, but giving what I've got every day.
Stay well, my neighbors and WATCH the movie (or re-watch the movie!!). My new theme songs for this time. It absolutely feels GOOD. Later gators.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Experiments
Lordy, this is crazy. Remember my question (E2 experiment) ... is the wedding happening on May 30, 2020? I didn't think an answer could happen within the 48 hours. Kids were set on waiting until early May to decide. How could I know the answer in 2 days?
The kids called yesterday and told us they're changing the date. Answer received. Wow. Seriously, wow.
The next experiment involves growing seeds -- I don't have any and not the time to shop for them. This is on hold. The next, next experiment involves the scale and weighing yourself -- nope, not for me. The premise is interesting though -- bless your food before you eat it. Food has vibration, energy ... it can pick up on your vibration. Sending positive energy and thanks to your food will help you release extra weight (must be sincere in the blessing -- no shadow doubt thoughts behind it). Easy enough to try -- I'm not doing the scale part though.
I woke up in the night with my mind spinning -- I'm writing this at 3am ... so I read the next experiment. We are all connected. Send a telepathic message to someone you've met and ask for some acknowledgement of them receiving it. I went for the GUSTO on this. Jen Hatmaker. Yep. I've met her, hugged her, seen her speak 3 times. I entered a contest for her book release party -- didn't win. My message is to send me some acknowledgement by choosing me to win some give-away (she does give-aways regularly). 48 hours ... go. I'm ready ...
A little more on the wedding date change. Only dates available were a couple of Sundays in August. They got their second choice -- August 23, 2020. It has it's challenges, but no worries. They will be married. It will be wonderful. It doesn't matter who can come still or the logistics of a Sunday in AUGUST in Atlanta (!!) -- this is their best option with what has happened. Making a decision and moving forward is key. Still, so dang proud of them!
Mimi is going out on trial on Friday. Wish her luck. I hope this adopter is willing to give her time -- that's all she needs. She is precious. She happy peed when she saw me -- made me want to cry. I love her so much. She deserves a family -- I wish it was us. I need to remind myself that I am part of her story, just not the ending.
Okay, time to try and sleep a little more ...
... slept and woken rudely (hah) by my alarm. I'm keeping a consistent schedule and not sleeping later. That's the kiss of death for my day when I sleep in on a regular basis. I've been waking up with some mild hot flashes, but last night I couldn't fall back to sleep -- my mind was spinning on everything. Not EXACTLY worry, but close. I had to get my head back in the game by playing the "what if" game to conclusion.
What if my friends can't come to the new wedding date?
Doesn't change much since I won't be able to spend much time with them anyway.
I know they WANTED to come -- everyone had already responded yes to the May date.
What if my family can't come? I know this date presents a problem for a few close members.
It will still be a great time and what's important is for the kids. It's not my day.
What if it's super hot?
Could be hot on 5-30 too. It's a crap shoot in Atlanta summers. AC baby. All. The. Way.
Lots of little things percolating in my mind since we only found out about the change last night. I've worked out my head now and back to happy and excited.
Yesterday was a big EMOTION day and I did a good job feeling it. Mimi (heartbreak). Son's company did layoffs (concern, sad for many people). Wedding change (disappointed for kids). Canceled updo hair appointments (concern for my hairdresser -- she owns a gym and hair salon). I felt the emotions, allowed them.
It's extremely hard to balance information and over-stimulation -- social media, news, conversations. My light-hearted Instagram stuff is posting and reposting all the same "warnings" and heartbreaks. Too much heavy energy to hold. Today, I'm working on balancing HELPING with protecting my energy. Best way to protect my energy is do MY things -- workout, journals, meditation. I'll limit my social media scrolling and focus on finding some FUN today. It's movie "night" so that's already a bonus.
Hope everyone has the best day -- how ever it looks. I know there are heavy days, better days and lots of rollercoaster emotions. Stay well. Do the things. Show up the best you can in the moment. Later gators. XO
The kids called yesterday and told us they're changing the date. Answer received. Wow. Seriously, wow.
The next experiment involves growing seeds -- I don't have any and not the time to shop for them. This is on hold. The next, next experiment involves the scale and weighing yourself -- nope, not for me. The premise is interesting though -- bless your food before you eat it. Food has vibration, energy ... it can pick up on your vibration. Sending positive energy and thanks to your food will help you release extra weight (must be sincere in the blessing -- no shadow doubt thoughts behind it). Easy enough to try -- I'm not doing the scale part though.
I woke up in the night with my mind spinning -- I'm writing this at 3am ... so I read the next experiment. We are all connected. Send a telepathic message to someone you've met and ask for some acknowledgement of them receiving it. I went for the GUSTO on this. Jen Hatmaker. Yep. I've met her, hugged her, seen her speak 3 times. I entered a contest for her book release party -- didn't win. My message is to send me some acknowledgement by choosing me to win some give-away (she does give-aways regularly). 48 hours ... go. I'm ready ...
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| Sizing up for the hug ... |
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| Hug!! |
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| Thanks, Jen! |
A little more on the wedding date change. Only dates available were a couple of Sundays in August. They got their second choice -- August 23, 2020. It has it's challenges, but no worries. They will be married. It will be wonderful. It doesn't matter who can come still or the logistics of a Sunday in AUGUST in Atlanta (!!) -- this is their best option with what has happened. Making a decision and moving forward is key. Still, so dang proud of them!
Mimi is going out on trial on Friday. Wish her luck. I hope this adopter is willing to give her time -- that's all she needs. She is precious. She happy peed when she saw me -- made me want to cry. I love her so much. She deserves a family -- I wish it was us. I need to remind myself that I am part of her story, just not the ending.
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Okay, time to try and sleep a little more ...
... slept and woken rudely (hah) by my alarm. I'm keeping a consistent schedule and not sleeping later. That's the kiss of death for my day when I sleep in on a regular basis. I've been waking up with some mild hot flashes, but last night I couldn't fall back to sleep -- my mind was spinning on everything. Not EXACTLY worry, but close. I had to get my head back in the game by playing the "what if" game to conclusion.
What if my friends can't come to the new wedding date?
Doesn't change much since I won't be able to spend much time with them anyway.
I know they WANTED to come -- everyone had already responded yes to the May date.
What if my family can't come? I know this date presents a problem for a few close members.
It will still be a great time and what's important is for the kids. It's not my day.
What if it's super hot?
Could be hot on 5-30 too. It's a crap shoot in Atlanta summers. AC baby. All. The. Way.
Lots of little things percolating in my mind since we only found out about the change last night. I've worked out my head now and back to happy and excited.
Yesterday was a big EMOTION day and I did a good job feeling it. Mimi (heartbreak). Son's company did layoffs (concern, sad for many people). Wedding change (disappointed for kids). Canceled updo hair appointments (concern for my hairdresser -- she owns a gym and hair salon). I felt the emotions, allowed them.
It's extremely hard to balance information and over-stimulation -- social media, news, conversations. My light-hearted Instagram stuff is posting and reposting all the same "warnings" and heartbreaks. Too much heavy energy to hold. Today, I'm working on balancing HELPING with protecting my energy. Best way to protect my energy is do MY things -- workout, journals, meditation. I'll limit my social media scrolling and focus on finding some FUN today. It's movie "night" so that's already a bonus.
Hope everyone has the best day -- how ever it looks. I know there are heavy days, better days and lots of rollercoaster emotions. Stay well. Do the things. Show up the best you can in the moment. Later gators. XO
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Hump Day Random Updates
In all the flurry, I forgot I ordered a vintage clutch from the 1940s/1950s coming from the UK (took almost 6 weeks to arrive). Perfect moment to be reminded of that time period. People came together, persevered. It's all okay. We are okay.
Seems like yesterday was a big panic day for many peeps I know. Breakdowns, upset, etc. It's going to be okay. It's okay now. We'll get through this and stronger on the other side. Things feel out of control, but we have more control than we realize. Social distance, isolate, wash hands, take precautions, wipe stuff down, put "dirty" clothes in washer after coming home. What is happening now is to PREVENT -- this is good, this is what should happen. This is the world being smart, coming together, caring.
Anyway ...
My puzzle came yesterday too. New project starting soon.
I might be ditching Rooms (James Rubart). It was the recommendation of my hairdresser and I don't like it -- I'm almost halfway and I'm liking it less and less. I think it's time to move on or power skim to find out the ending. Christian book meets personal growth, but it's preachy and "out there." (Says the lady doing E2 experiments LOL).
Speaking of E2 (Squared) ... no answer to my wedding question. The "results" seem to come on the second day though so I'm waiting. I have no idea how this will be answered today, but it's what I asked and I'm sticking with it.
Today is Mimi's meet and greet. I've been a little wishy washy on whether this is a good idea. My concern? She will go on trial adoption and get returned and the dog boarder will be closed to take her back. I'm checking with our rescue today ... just to make sure we have a backup plan. I can't wait to see her today!! Fingers crossed for this sweetheart.
Picked up the kid's wedding bands and it looks like the MART is closing today or tomorrow -- just made it. They were so excited about trying on the rings. Given what they are postponing, this felt like good news. I was so tired when I got home -- a day of being "on" with my precautions felt like work (!!) I'm a bit OCD about it. Clean hand - dirty hand. Washing hands. Wiping down. Striping down my clothes to washer when I got home.
Here's a funny ... memes are coming in strong lately.
Time to get moving. Early (and long) day today. This is an oddly "busy" week given everything. I have these few things to carefully navigate and then no more add-ons -- homebound.
Stay well. Later gators.
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| Little squished from packaging, but in great shape. I LOVE it and can't wait to use it. |
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| It comes with a change purse. It's OLD and awesome. |
Seems like yesterday was a big panic day for many peeps I know. Breakdowns, upset, etc. It's going to be okay. It's okay now. We'll get through this and stronger on the other side. Things feel out of control, but we have more control than we realize. Social distance, isolate, wash hands, take precautions, wipe stuff down, put "dirty" clothes in washer after coming home. What is happening now is to PREVENT -- this is good, this is what should happen. This is the world being smart, coming together, caring.
Anyway ...
My puzzle came yesterday too. New project starting soon.
I might be ditching Rooms (James Rubart). It was the recommendation of my hairdresser and I don't like it -- I'm almost halfway and I'm liking it less and less. I think it's time to move on or power skim to find out the ending. Christian book meets personal growth, but it's preachy and "out there." (Says the lady doing E2 experiments LOL).
Speaking of E2 (Squared) ... no answer to my wedding question. The "results" seem to come on the second day though so I'm waiting. I have no idea how this will be answered today, but it's what I asked and I'm sticking with it.
Today is Mimi's meet and greet. I've been a little wishy washy on whether this is a good idea. My concern? She will go on trial adoption and get returned and the dog boarder will be closed to take her back. I'm checking with our rescue today ... just to make sure we have a backup plan. I can't wait to see her today!! Fingers crossed for this sweetheart.
Picked up the kid's wedding bands and it looks like the MART is closing today or tomorrow -- just made it. They were so excited about trying on the rings. Given what they are postponing, this felt like good news. I was so tired when I got home -- a day of being "on" with my precautions felt like work (!!) I'm a bit OCD about it. Clean hand - dirty hand. Washing hands. Wiping down. Striping down my clothes to washer when I got home.
Here's a funny ... memes are coming in strong lately.
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Time to get moving. Early (and long) day today. This is an oddly "busy" week given everything. I have these few things to carefully navigate and then no more add-ons -- homebound.
Stay well. Later gators.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
"Busy" Week
I went to the store yesterday to over-shop my pantry and get some fresh food since my refrigerator was empty of everything but condiments. I believe things are going to get worse (i.e. restrictions) before better and PREPARED relaxes me. Shopped for my kids too. Hoarding NOTHING, just stocking stuff that was in good supply at the store. Chickpeas. Soup. Canned tomatoes. And sweet potatoes since no one was buying them. I'll cook and freeze. Want to know what was missing (besides the cleaning stuff and TP) ... SUGAR and CHIPS!! Our store even had meat. I bought a brisket, but nothing else. I have enough frozen meat for the 2 of us. Again, not being greedy, just prepared. I made sure I didn't take anything that was low in supply because we are already stocked with a lot of things.
Today, I'm running to the MART before they close to pick up the kids' wedding bands. I can maintain social distancing without a problem.
Tomorrow, I'm taking Mimi to meet an adopter who is on work-from-home until further notice. (Limited exposure and I'll take the usual precautions again.)
Friday, I'm picking up TATER TOT from the vet. Yep, experiment #4 -- my dog in 48 hours. We're fostering to make sure we're the right home for him, but we're working toward foster failing. I got a text yesterday morning ... could I take him ... absolutely, I've been waiting. Shelters are closed, but he was found "free" on Craigslist with an hour until "I get rid of him." Our founder scooped him up, had a foster lined up, but it fell through (she's an ICU nurse -- totally understandable).
I'm not convinced this is our dog until we KNOW this is our dog. I thought Mimi was for us and turned out we were just part of her story, not her ending. I hope this munchkin is for us, and as cool as "finding" this dog was during my experience, I haven't totally lost my mind. Logic will prevail. If we are only part of his story, then our dog needed more time to come to us and this will fill the gap -- for me and for him.
Our founder named him ... Baxter. Cute name and we'll use it until we know we're adopting him. I don't want to use "Tater Tot" on a foster because I love the name!!
Don't let his picture fool you ... he's emaciated and totally matted. He'll get shaved down, vetted, neutered and picked up on Friday. And, I almost forgot, he's a BABY!! 6 months old. 6 lbs (has to put on weight). Looks like we're housebreaking a puppy. Oh boy. I can't wait to get my hands on this little guy.
Moving on ... experiment #5 in E2 (Pam Grout). 48 hours to ask a yes/no question to the universe. The answer will come. I asked if the kids will have their wedding on May 30, 2020. Stay tuned ...
Hubby and I made a list of movies for MOVIE NIGHT at home (by night, I mean late afternoon - hah). 10 movies and Alexa randomly picks a number. We watched Bombshell last night. Two thumbs up. Thursday is our next one and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
Last update, didn't return shoe #3. When I started the return, I realized I got it on sale for $10. Wasn't worth the price of returned shipping or the exposure at the UPS store. Maybe I can figure out a solution to my toes or give them away.
Big virtual hug to everyone. Stay well. It's going to be okay. Later gators.
Today, I'm running to the MART before they close to pick up the kids' wedding bands. I can maintain social distancing without a problem.
Tomorrow, I'm taking Mimi to meet an adopter who is on work-from-home until further notice. (Limited exposure and I'll take the usual precautions again.)
Friday, I'm picking up TATER TOT from the vet. Yep, experiment #4 -- my dog in 48 hours. We're fostering to make sure we're the right home for him, but we're working toward foster failing. I got a text yesterday morning ... could I take him ... absolutely, I've been waiting. Shelters are closed, but he was found "free" on Craigslist with an hour until "I get rid of him." Our founder scooped him up, had a foster lined up, but it fell through (she's an ICU nurse -- totally understandable).
I'm not convinced this is our dog until we KNOW this is our dog. I thought Mimi was for us and turned out we were just part of her story, not her ending. I hope this munchkin is for us, and as cool as "finding" this dog was during my experience, I haven't totally lost my mind. Logic will prevail. If we are only part of his story, then our dog needed more time to come to us and this will fill the gap -- for me and for him.
Our founder named him ... Baxter. Cute name and we'll use it until we know we're adopting him. I don't want to use "Tater Tot" on a foster because I love the name!!
Don't let his picture fool you ... he's emaciated and totally matted. He'll get shaved down, vetted, neutered and picked up on Friday. And, I almost forgot, he's a BABY!! 6 months old. 6 lbs (has to put on weight). Looks like we're housebreaking a puppy. Oh boy. I can't wait to get my hands on this little guy.
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Moving on ... experiment #5 in E2 (Pam Grout). 48 hours to ask a yes/no question to the universe. The answer will come. I asked if the kids will have their wedding on May 30, 2020. Stay tuned ...
Hubby and I made a list of movies for MOVIE NIGHT at home (by night, I mean late afternoon - hah). 10 movies and Alexa randomly picks a number. We watched Bombshell last night. Two thumbs up. Thursday is our next one and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
Last update, didn't return shoe #3. When I started the return, I realized I got it on sale for $10. Wasn't worth the price of returned shipping or the exposure at the UPS store. Maybe I can figure out a solution to my toes or give them away.
Big virtual hug to everyone. Stay well. It's going to be okay. Later gators.
Monday, March 16, 2020
Ugly Feet Distraction
You've been warned ... pictures of shoe choices WITH my feet in them LOL. My pasty legs, wide toes AND the scar from falling down the deck stairs -- it's a foot look, for sure. I tried to cover some leg/scar up -- yes, those are my pajamas making a cameo.
One more point on this, I have ugly feet, pale legs and strange knees. This is not a put down -- it's a fact. I'm not unhappy with how I look (in general), but I know my strengths and from the thigh down is not one of them in the BARE world. Dress my legs and feet and I'm happy -- covered up, they serve me well (long, strong, etc).
There you have it. I ordered FitFlops for the reception and I think they are wrong for any of the dresses. I'll look for slipper flats when the wedding gets closer. I don't think May is happening anyway. Since I don't know what I'm wearing, I'll take a break from ordering so many things online too.
Happy Monday. Stay well. Later gators.
One more point on this, I have ugly feet, pale legs and strange knees. This is not a put down -- it's a fact. I'm not unhappy with how I look (in general), but I know my strengths and from the thigh down is not one of them in the BARE world. Dress my legs and feet and I'm happy -- covered up, they serve me well (long, strong, etc).
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| Going BACK. When I walk, my piggy toe comes out the side. |
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| I like the color the best, but it's a lot of foot to show, and my little toe is squeezing to fit in. |
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| WINNER. Comfortable-ish Covers some skin on top. |
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| Winner in on the left |
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| Manageable wedges. Yet, I'll still walk a little funny. |
There you have it. I ordered FitFlops for the reception and I think they are wrong for any of the dresses. I'll look for slipper flats when the wedding gets closer. I don't think May is happening anyway. Since I don't know what I'm wearing, I'll take a break from ordering so many things online too.
Happy Monday. Stay well. Later gators.
Sunday, March 15, 2020
More Acceptance
My year of good-to-feel-good is officially postponed.
Kidding, but not kidding.
Still working on the INNER good. Finding the good. Being the good. Etc.
What's postponed in the year of FUN-good. What keeps me worried is wondering IF any of the planned fun can be salvaged for this year. The reality is probably NOT. Trips, celebrations, weddings. Probably NOT happening.
Accepting this new (hopefully, relatively brief) reality is CALMING. Now I can concentrate on enjoying WHAT IS. Striping down to some basics in life isn't necessarily a bad thing. A cleaner perspective, learning to conserve, remembering what matters, enjoying SIMPLE, being in community, caring about your neighbor ... not a bad recalibration.
That said, still getting wedding stuff ready for whenever the wedding happens. Shoe #3 came and it's going back this week. My little piggy toe is not contained. I'll do a shoe post later this week since (again!!) I forgot to take pictures.
My backup gray dress came too. I'll gather all this stuff together and report back - hah. The dress is okay, but I don't think it'll fit yet.
Speaking of that ... did pretty crappy on the eating last week and I didn't (don't) care one little bit. I was in a heavy place and that was the best I had to offer. Now I'm surfacing back to my old self and back to healthy eating (shocking yo-yo ... I see the eye rolls, I'm rolling too). During this isolation period and bare-shelved world, conserving food is NECESSARY. Portion control, etc. Can't run out and grab a cartful of junk food (or any food for that matter). Not a bad thing for me.
I'm feeling confident in The Green Dress fitting by my birthday.
I started experiment #4 in E2 (Squared). 48 hours to ask the universe for something VERY specific. This time, you MUST believe it fully. When I sat down to think of what goodie I wanted ... what popped in my head was MY DOG. It starts today. Yesterday I was in a place of total confidence. Today, I'm wavering so that's not cool. Got to get into a better headspace.
My specifics ... must be able to pick up the dog (S-M sized), either boy or girl, must get along with Duke, must be a cuddle-bug, must be a dog in NEED. I'm ready!! I don't have to have the dog by Monday, just know what dog is coming by Monday night. This is big and I wonder if it's too big --- eeeeek ... if I say this, it can't happen. It can be a dog that I find on my porch -- doesn't have to come from Releash.
I picked out a bunch of names last night. Prepare your hearts -- they are AWESOME! I sucked at naming dogs and I'm finally getting better. Mimi was my favorite name, but, alas, I can't reuse her name. (BTW, say a little prayer that she finds her home soon ... love this girl.)
Girl names:
Cookie
Penny
Josie (Jo)
Primrose (Prim)
Starbucks (Star)
Boy names:
Bologna (Bo)
Hanx (how Tom Hanks signs on Instagram)
Jelly Bean (Bean)
Tater Tot (Tate)
I need to see my dog first, but naming is so much fun!! My favorite name keeps changing -- I love them all so much. My sweet Parker was the most amazing dog, but we failed him on the name. Never worked well. I've found my naming rhythm -- now I need a dog to name.
Stay well. We've got this. Later gators.
Kidding, but not kidding.
Still working on the INNER good. Finding the good. Being the good. Etc.
What's postponed in the year of FUN-good. What keeps me worried is wondering IF any of the planned fun can be salvaged for this year. The reality is probably NOT. Trips, celebrations, weddings. Probably NOT happening.
Accepting this new (hopefully, relatively brief) reality is CALMING. Now I can concentrate on enjoying WHAT IS. Striping down to some basics in life isn't necessarily a bad thing. A cleaner perspective, learning to conserve, remembering what matters, enjoying SIMPLE, being in community, caring about your neighbor ... not a bad recalibration.
That said, still getting wedding stuff ready for whenever the wedding happens. Shoe #3 came and it's going back this week. My little piggy toe is not contained. I'll do a shoe post later this week since (again!!) I forgot to take pictures.
My backup gray dress came too. I'll gather all this stuff together and report back - hah. The dress is okay, but I don't think it'll fit yet.
Speaking of that ... did pretty crappy on the eating last week and I didn't (don't) care one little bit. I was in a heavy place and that was the best I had to offer. Now I'm surfacing back to my old self and back to healthy eating (shocking yo-yo ... I see the eye rolls, I'm rolling too). During this isolation period and bare-shelved world, conserving food is NECESSARY. Portion control, etc. Can't run out and grab a cartful of junk food (or any food for that matter). Not a bad thing for me.
I'm feeling confident in The Green Dress fitting by my birthday.
I started experiment #4 in E2 (Squared). 48 hours to ask the universe for something VERY specific. This time, you MUST believe it fully. When I sat down to think of what goodie I wanted ... what popped in my head was MY DOG. It starts today. Yesterday I was in a place of total confidence. Today, I'm wavering so that's not cool. Got to get into a better headspace.
My specifics ... must be able to pick up the dog (S-M sized), either boy or girl, must get along with Duke, must be a cuddle-bug, must be a dog in NEED. I'm ready!! I don't have to have the dog by Monday, just know what dog is coming by Monday night. This is big and I wonder if it's too big --- eeeeek ... if I say this, it can't happen. It can be a dog that I find on my porch -- doesn't have to come from Releash.
I picked out a bunch of names last night. Prepare your hearts -- they are AWESOME! I sucked at naming dogs and I'm finally getting better. Mimi was my favorite name, but, alas, I can't reuse her name. (BTW, say a little prayer that she finds her home soon ... love this girl.)
Girl names:
Cookie
Penny
Josie (Jo)
Primrose (Prim)
Starbucks (Star)
Boy names:
Bologna (Bo)
Hanx (how Tom Hanks signs on Instagram)
Jelly Bean (Bean)
Tater Tot (Tate)
I need to see my dog first, but naming is so much fun!! My favorite name keeps changing -- I love them all so much. My sweet Parker was the most amazing dog, but we failed him on the name. Never worked well. I've found my naming rhythm -- now I need a dog to name.
Stay well. We've got this. Later gators.
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Hello, Weekend.
Hubby got home last night with instructions from me.
Take off shoes.
Go to laundry room.
Wash hands.
Strip clothes into washing machine.
Wash hands.
Shower.
Sleep in spare bedroom.
A little bit of precaution at home. My first job was infectious disease. That was my exact routine coming in from the garage after my shift. I worked second shift and kids were itty bitty (so naked from the washer to the bathroom wasn't a risk - lol).
BTW -- in another MUCH YOUNGER time, those instructions might have looked a bit more fun ... come home, strip, shower and come to bed. Hah!
I ordered a puzzle yesterday. Who am I?!?! I haven't done a puzzle in decades and I've been craving doing one lately. No better time than now, I suppose. It comes next week.
E2 (Squared) experiment #2 a success. Saw 3 feathers yesterday. The next experiment requires wire hangers and I don't have any right now (only have them if I have a fresh dry cleaner run). I'll skip that one for now and read #4 tonight. Stay tuned ...
My DIL asked me to come with her for her wedding dress fitting tomorrow. Absolutely! Even in this isolation mode -- glad to go along and keep some excitement happening for her (plus it's a small one-woman shop). The kids are holding their heads high, but I know this is hard AND I'm so stinking proud of them. This is from Brene Brown.
Remember I mentioned I MIGHT be overreacting by not having a friend over to the house who had exposure risk? She has a husband and daughter who travel for work and 2 college students. Yesterday, her daughter started with sore throat and high temperature. I'm glad I made that decision. Nothing to do with her, everything to do with risk.
There seems to be odd thinking among some people. If you know someone, it's okay to see them. They are acting like stranger-danger is the litmus test for social distancing. Yes, large crowds of strangers are a no-no, but so are crowds of people you know.
I have a friend who packed her family up, took a road trip to a family funeral of an elderly uncle who's been incapacitated in a nursing home for 2 years. Not saying you shouldn't go, but kids and husband too?? They posted group pictures on FB with the entire family (about 30 people -- many elderly) squished together, touching, hugging. They feel safe because they know each other. Meanwhile, she and her husband are working from home, school is closed, she canceled a weekend away for a party. But a funeral is okay to get close, touch, etc. because it's a funeral?!? Germs don't care. You can go and support, but STILL follow some basic principles.
Anyway. I could lecture forever on this one. P.S. Tomorrow's outing with my DIL will follow ALL the protocols. Hand washing, no face touching, clean hand/dirty hand, sanitizing car and everything else when I get home. Also, no hugging. She's a nurse. She has exposure. Neither of us are dumb.
Since life is essentially canceled until further notice, I might take another foster. Something to make me feel happy, useful. I'm actively looking for a dog to adopt. Nothing yet. I can't rush the process, but I want to ... I want a cuddle dog, playmate for Duke, all the things.
Stay well. We're going to be okay and lessons from this are going to be big and worthy and important. Later gators.
Take off shoes.
Go to laundry room.
Wash hands.
Strip clothes into washing machine.
Wash hands.
Shower.
Sleep in spare bedroom.
A little bit of precaution at home. My first job was infectious disease. That was my exact routine coming in from the garage after my shift. I worked second shift and kids were itty bitty (so naked from the washer to the bathroom wasn't a risk - lol).
BTW -- in another MUCH YOUNGER time, those instructions might have looked a bit more fun ... come home, strip, shower and come to bed. Hah!
I ordered a puzzle yesterday. Who am I?!?! I haven't done a puzzle in decades and I've been craving doing one lately. No better time than now, I suppose. It comes next week.
E2 (Squared) experiment #2 a success. Saw 3 feathers yesterday. The next experiment requires wire hangers and I don't have any right now (only have them if I have a fresh dry cleaner run). I'll skip that one for now and read #4 tonight. Stay tuned ...
My DIL asked me to come with her for her wedding dress fitting tomorrow. Absolutely! Even in this isolation mode -- glad to go along and keep some excitement happening for her (plus it's a small one-woman shop). The kids are holding their heads high, but I know this is hard AND I'm so stinking proud of them. This is from Brene Brown.
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Remember I mentioned I MIGHT be overreacting by not having a friend over to the house who had exposure risk? She has a husband and daughter who travel for work and 2 college students. Yesterday, her daughter started with sore throat and high temperature. I'm glad I made that decision. Nothing to do with her, everything to do with risk.
There seems to be odd thinking among some people. If you know someone, it's okay to see them. They are acting like stranger-danger is the litmus test for social distancing. Yes, large crowds of strangers are a no-no, but so are crowds of people you know.
I have a friend who packed her family up, took a road trip to a family funeral of an elderly uncle who's been incapacitated in a nursing home for 2 years. Not saying you shouldn't go, but kids and husband too?? They posted group pictures on FB with the entire family (about 30 people -- many elderly) squished together, touching, hugging. They feel safe because they know each other. Meanwhile, she and her husband are working from home, school is closed, she canceled a weekend away for a party. But a funeral is okay to get close, touch, etc. because it's a funeral?!? Germs don't care. You can go and support, but STILL follow some basic principles.
Anyway. I could lecture forever on this one. P.S. Tomorrow's outing with my DIL will follow ALL the protocols. Hand washing, no face touching, clean hand/dirty hand, sanitizing car and everything else when I get home. Also, no hugging. She's a nurse. She has exposure. Neither of us are dumb.
Since life is essentially canceled until further notice, I might take another foster. Something to make me feel happy, useful. I'm actively looking for a dog to adopt. Nothing yet. I can't rush the process, but I want to ... I want a cuddle dog, playmate for Duke, all the things.
Stay well. We're going to be okay and lessons from this are going to be big and worthy and important. Later gators.
Friday, March 13, 2020
Part of the SOLUTION
My son canceled his April bachelor party in Miami. My DIL canceled her Ohio shower. I expect to cancel the smaller shower too.
I'm immensely proud of my kids. They are grown up, RESPONSIBLE, considerate, caring members of society. I give credit where credit is due (even if it seems bias). Seeing how some adults are acting, seeing how my adult children are acting ... well, no comparison. They are being part of a SOLUTION, even at a great disappointment to themselves. Way to represent the next generation. You can tell a measure of a person during times like these -- it's eye opening.
School districts are closed, universities are closed, everything is canceled. Unity and A Course in Miracles are closed too.
Hubby flies home today and will keep a distance from me as much as possible. I didn't like the idea of him going to Montana and he regrets it now. Five days of him staying put -- it's the socially responsible thing to do.
We are officially in ISOLATION. Only trips to the grocery store when needed and a couple of random errands (like taking Mimi to meet a family). I'm organizing and taking stock of the freezers today. We are in good shape as long as stores remain stocked in weeks to come.
STILL rain for the foreseeable 10 day forecast. This isn't helping. Getting out in nature, hiking, etc helps with the loneliness and isolation. Goodness.
I had a good call with Holly yesterday. She helped me with a family situation. We also talked a bunch of feel-good woo woo stuff. Update on yesterday's experiment ... saw MANY yellow cars. Yep, look for something and you see it. Today will be a challenge since I'm not expecting to be out and about. I need to "notice" a feather. This is a challenge for the universe today since I'm staying home and it is pouring rain -- "A" game needed.
I picked up the engraved cake knife yesterday. I'm glad I got it done early, but now I wonder if their wedding date will change. My heart for these kids ... and everyone who is experiencing extra hard times. It's a global hardship and this is the time to notice people who need help, share the dang toilet paper and be kind. The world needed a reminder and this is it in spades. I hope we show up well.
On a very different note, I watched Instant Family on Prime. It was sweet and funny. I'm looking for more distractions in the days to come.
I saw a quote that said ... "Bad news: a lot can change in 30 days. Good news: a lot can change in 30 days." We'll be okay and be better for this experience once we work in community to be the solution. Stay well. Later gators.
I'm immensely proud of my kids. They are grown up, RESPONSIBLE, considerate, caring members of society. I give credit where credit is due (even if it seems bias). Seeing how some adults are acting, seeing how my adult children are acting ... well, no comparison. They are being part of a SOLUTION, even at a great disappointment to themselves. Way to represent the next generation. You can tell a measure of a person during times like these -- it's eye opening.
School districts are closed, universities are closed, everything is canceled. Unity and A Course in Miracles are closed too.
Hubby flies home today and will keep a distance from me as much as possible. I didn't like the idea of him going to Montana and he regrets it now. Five days of him staying put -- it's the socially responsible thing to do.
We are officially in ISOLATION. Only trips to the grocery store when needed and a couple of random errands (like taking Mimi to meet a family). I'm organizing and taking stock of the freezers today. We are in good shape as long as stores remain stocked in weeks to come.
STILL rain for the foreseeable 10 day forecast. This isn't helping. Getting out in nature, hiking, etc helps with the loneliness and isolation. Goodness.
I had a good call with Holly yesterday. She helped me with a family situation. We also talked a bunch of feel-good woo woo stuff. Update on yesterday's experiment ... saw MANY yellow cars. Yep, look for something and you see it. Today will be a challenge since I'm not expecting to be out and about. I need to "notice" a feather. This is a challenge for the universe today since I'm staying home and it is pouring rain -- "A" game needed.
I picked up the engraved cake knife yesterday. I'm glad I got it done early, but now I wonder if their wedding date will change. My heart for these kids ... and everyone who is experiencing extra hard times. It's a global hardship and this is the time to notice people who need help, share the dang toilet paper and be kind. The world needed a reminder and this is it in spades. I hope we show up well.
On a very different note, I watched Instant Family on Prime. It was sweet and funny. I'm looking for more distractions in the days to come.
I saw a quote that said ... "Bad news: a lot can change in 30 days. Good news: a lot can change in 30 days." We'll be okay and be better for this experience once we work in community to be the solution. Stay well. Later gators.
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