Catch Up List

I'm trying for a productive Saturday.  Not making promises because things are not going well on the mood and energy front.  That's beating a dead horse so enough said.

Maybe a list of things is easiest to type.  No particular order.

(1) Still worried about the bots.

(2) Kitchen day.  Salmon cakes, puff pastry pinwheels and banana muffins.  We're having neighbors over in Asheville so I'm trying a few freezer things to make it easier (muffins are just for hubby).  Not sure it's actually easier -- maybe I should've just bought something at the grocery store in Asheville.  Extending the invite is something I absolutely didn't want because of my energy, but probably just the kind of thing I need to do.

(3) Helping former dog adopters possibly get another dog -- lots and lots of networking this week.  I hope this means I might get to see them again.  They moved to SC near my aunt and always extend an invite.  If they come back to GA to meet a dog, I'll try to connect with them.

(4) #3 lead to a promise of making plans with another foster and her wife.  We keep talking about getting together, but I actually have it on my calendar to schedule for late October.  Again, this is a push with my mood and energy.

(5) Also gave dates to another friend who was talking in generic "we have to get together" speak.  Need a date or it never happens.  Another couples thing.

(6) DIL's grandmother died.  She had been sick for a long time, but it's still sad.  We might be watching the dogs for back-to-back weekends now.  It makes us semi-housebound and that kind of sucks -- two long weekends in one of the best months of the year.  Waiting for funeral plans to know what's going on.

(7) Youngest fell in shower.  He's okay, but the shower base is completely ruined.  I said it's like he's The Hulk.  Home rental business isn't fun lol.  Looks like we need a new shower base install.  $$$

(8) Taking Duke to the wooded trail to run/walk this morning.  Hubby is headed to help kids with things today, but I'm trying to not let everyone else's stuff stop me from doing things.  He was suppose to do this in the afternoon, but it became a morning thing now.  Monti has to be home alone and that's stressful for him.

(9) HS zoom call also this morning which I'll take in the car.  They wanted an early chat -- bummer for timing, but (again) trying to not let everything else stop me from what I want to do.  

(10) I have a stack of medical bills.  It's like insurance decided to go crazy.  It's probably the switch to COBRA that's causing all this mess, but it's a headache that I don't enjoy.  So far I've gotten everything resolved so hopefully that continues with this new stack.

(11) Onion grew really fast -- guess it was old when I bought it.  It's pretty.

(12) One of my office lights stopped working.  I got a new lamp from Pottery Barn Kids.  I like it, but the light is off in color.  I might switch it up with another lamp in another bedroom.  I'll give it a minute before I decide.  Or I might look for another shade that fits the room better and ties the lighting together.  This one is a mismatch.

I like the little dishes on the base
for painting rocks. The bowl is full.

Even though I feel in the crapper right now, I'm trying to action my way through it.  It's tough ...  I'm doing the best I can.  Forcing myself to make plans and stick with them -- not just social plans, but things I need to do just for myself (like a nature run today).  It makes me feel better.  

Hope you're having a good weekend.  Later gators.