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I have a totally free day! Yippee!!!! I actually have nothing planned for today or this evening. That happens seldom lately.
I'm so glad that I took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather yesterday. Low 60's and sunny. Without the sun, this time of year my motivation level is very low, no matter how warm it is. I went outside and finished the deadheading of most of the rest of the annuals, pulled up the monster tomato plant, and dug some bulbs for my niece to plant at her new house. Also cleaned the leaves off the deck, cleaned out the gutters on the house, and raked the leaves out of some of the flower beds, just in time. Today it's really windy, and that will send all those nasty leaves to the back of the property into the old unused grape vineyards, where I can ignore them. A wind like we've had all night will clean up the yard quite nicely.
That's the end of my outside yard work this year.
Today I'll work on a few things in the house, do some laundry, and enjoy watching the cats go crazy trying to catch the madly blowing leaves that are swirling just outside the windows. It's a riot! They never seem to get it, that the leaves are outside and they're inside. I can only imagine how crazy they'd be if they were actually outside with the leaves! I'd probably have to give them CPR...
I heard back from the Red Cross, and they'll contact me after they do my background check. I originally planned to just volunteer as a "donut dollie" at the Blood Banks, but I think I'll also make myself available for local emergency assistance. Might even try some of the disaster relief assistance if the local stuff goes well for me. Not as a nurse, just as a helper. But my nursing background sure won't hurt in some of theose situations.
All in all, life is treating me well. Keeping busy, happy, and enjoying lots of new things. What more could I ask?
Everyone have a great day.
Candy
I have a totally free day! Yippee!!!! I actually have nothing planned for today or this evening. That happens seldom lately.
I'm so glad that I took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather yesterday. Low 60's and sunny. Without the sun, this time of year my motivation level is very low, no matter how warm it is. I went outside and finished the deadheading of most of the rest of the annuals, pulled up the monster tomato plant, and dug some bulbs for my niece to plant at her new house. Also cleaned the leaves off the deck, cleaned out the gutters on the house, and raked the leaves out of some of the flower beds, just in time. Today it's really windy, and that will send all those nasty leaves to the back of the property into the old unused grape vineyards, where I can ignore them. A wind like we've had all night will clean up the yard quite nicely.
That's the end of my outside yard work this year.
Today I'll work on a few things in the house, do some laundry, and enjoy watching the cats go crazy trying to catch the madly blowing leaves that are swirling just outside the windows. It's a riot! They never seem to get it, that the leaves are outside and they're inside. I can only imagine how crazy they'd be if they were actually outside with the leaves! I'd probably have to give them CPR...
I heard back from the Red Cross, and they'll contact me after they do my background check. I originally planned to just volunteer as a "donut dollie" at the Blood Banks, but I think I'll also make myself available for local emergency assistance. Might even try some of the disaster relief assistance if the local stuff goes well for me. Not as a nurse, just as a helper. But my nursing background sure won't hurt in some of theose situations.
All in all, life is treating me well. Keeping busy, happy, and enjoying lots of new things. What more could I ask?
Everyone have a great day.
Candy
Gosh, Candy - you sure do sound upbeat today!!! I can't help but feel positive after reading your post! Your winds must be different than ours. Here, you rake up all the leaves and when the wind comes, it blows all the neighbor's leaves into your yard. So, you rake um all up again, and the the wind picks up again ...... Maybe I need a little more positive thinking & I'd get better results!
Jan
Half the leaves in the yard ARE the neighbor's. Her trees get bare a couple of weeks before mine do. So I wait, and when the weather report calls for high wind warnings, I rake everything out of the flower beds and onto the lawn the day before, if I can. The wind usually blows from the southeast, and at 45 miles an hour, it pushes the leaves right around the end of the house, through the back yard, and into the old vineyard. Never known it to fail, in the 7 years I've been here. Meanwhile, the wind last night whistled (literally) all around the house....Not much slepp, but I didn't have to rake 1/3 acre, and I can always take a nap....
Everything works out, given enough time. And I'm having a ball today, watching the kitties go crazy.
Hope everything is working out with your Mom. You're in my thoughts, more than you know.
Candy
Half the leaves in the yard ARE the neighbor's. Her trees get bare a couple of weeks before mine do. So I wait, and when the weather report calls for high wind warnings, I rake everything out of the flower beds and onto the lawn the day before, if I can. The wind usually blows from the southeast, and at 45 miles an hour, it pushes the leaves right around the end of the house, through the back yard, and into the old vineyard. Never known it to fail, in the 7 years I've been here. Meanwhile, the wind last night whistled (literally) all around the house....Not much slepp, but I didn't have to rake 1/3 acre, and I can always take a nap....
Everything works out, given enough time. And I'm having a ball today, watching the kitties go crazy.
Hope everything is working out with your Mom. You're in my thoughts, more than you know.
Candy
Julia, I'm so happy you're able to go back to work and you're doing so well. What a turn around for you!
Today I'm going to get my nails done, then I plan to go to a lingerie shop and be fitted for some decent bras to get the girls off my waist. No more expensive than the department stores, but they actually fit you for your needs....and BOY am I needy!!!
Okay, off to eat and get ready for my day. Hope you all have a wonderful one!
Today I'm going to get my nails done, then I plan to go to a lingerie shop and be fitted for some decent bras to get the girls off my waist. No more expensive than the department stores, but they actually fit you for your needs....and BOY am I needy!!!
Okay, off to eat and get ready for my day. Hope you all have a wonderful one!
Susan
Well, today is a big day for me. I am going to drive into town this morning to take my son to the dentist. I am a nervous wreck but if I don't start trying, I'll never be able to get out of the house on my own again. Has anyone been reading all of the articles popping up about major depression after WLS? It seems that it hits a lot of people between 1-3 years out. They don't know why exactly. I've battled depression my whole life but this is the worst I've ever experienced. The new meds are helping though. I'm still having problems with concentration. Still can't do things I used to be able to do. If it had directions I was off to the races. Now even with directions I can't seem to get things right most of the time. It's frustrating. I see a neurologist in February. Oh well. Haven't heard anything concerning my appeal on my disability yet. I guess the lawyer will call when they hear something. Ya'll have a good day.
Good morning Julia and OFF family.
Work started off with a bang so I find myself wanting chocolate, so I ate 3 kisses...okay water now! Those darn chocolates went down before I know it. Oh and to top it off my lovely volunteers always brings in their left over Halloween candy and leave it in the break room. Oh yeah...the holidays are coming too...It's to the gym after work! LOL
My hubby's mom is declining, but she still hangs in there. Strong Dutch woman she is! My friend told me her dad when he was dying said it was the hardest thing to do. I pray mom gets peace soon. Lots of people are waiting for her in heaven.
Friday my BF and I are taking a rowing class at the gym. Don't know what it is but we are going to try it....maybe we will row are way to Florida!
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