Re-entry Week

This is a transition week for me -- still cleaning up post shower today, appointments that I pushed past the shower date (dentist, grooming, volunteer work, etc) and adding a little social time too.

I need a re-entry week. I got that term from an organizer I follow -- she says every big trip needs a re-entry day coming home. No pressure. Time to organize, clean up and also some time for rest. Expectations are lower. The point is to slowly get ready for full-speed again. I needed more than a day -- so I named this week a re-entry week.

Today I'm running all the shower gifts to my son and DIL and grabbing lunch with the kids since 3 of 4 are off today. I'm very glad to have everything out of my office. Hubby is heading to Asheville to get the furnace fixed (hopefully before my trip next week).

Even though I have some tasks to get through this week, I'm very glad to be back to my usual routines. It's been slim pickings and I miss it. 

Part of this week is all the year-in-review stuff and new goals for 2024. I enjoy this part of January. Stay tuned.

I finished this book. I loved it all the way through. The big twist ending wasn't as twisty as I wanted, but it was a very interesting read. I'd recommend it.

Started this last night. Library hold came up. I'm trying to pace the library reads so I don't have 6 at once. WW2 book so it's heavy, but it's been on my list for a long time. 

A little goof this morning cleaning up more from the shower. He's my snack this afternoon.

In other news ... 

I might have a volunteer assignment this week. Waiting to hear more. 

A former foster dog (who we are willed) might come to stay with us for his owner's vacations this year. First time we've been asked. We'll have to see if our schedules coordinate.

Cold snap for GA. I'll need to wait on the hiking club because it's too cold with chilblains. 

Rock painting is coming back in full force. I've really let that go the last 2 months.

Spanish lessons are also gearing up by the end of the month -- Puerto Rico is around the corner.

Garden planning is moving forward too -- nice mix of vegetables and flowers.

Let's get at this week. I'm ready. Later gators.