Friday, April 14, 2023

Getting my hair done today. I woke up with a little cold (drippy throat). It's always something!

The meeting with the designer and contractor was productive. Waiting on the contractor estimates. The irrigation guys haven't been here in a while, so all the holes for trees in the yards look like I'm burying bodies and don't care who knows it!

My food has not been good and I feel it. Why is quitting sugar so hard? Maybe cutting back rather than cutting out is better? Easier said than done.

Anyway, hope everyone has a good day!

I loved the story about the eagle adopting the eaglet! So sweet!

I would hate to have a job standing all day too. But on the other hand I can't sit for long periods unless I am engrossed in something like I used to be at work many days.

My posting of pictures, etc. will likely be spotty. The internet connection stinks in our cabin (I am on the top deck in the restaurant right now). We are in Moorea. Our plan for the day is to check out the marina platform, then take the tender to the island and rent a scooter to go up a mountain and then to the beach. DD, they do supply snorkeling equipment right after check-in but we brought our own. I am not fond of using equipment previously used by other people.

Food choices have been ok but not great but I'm certainly not going to try restricting food on this trip. But there is some value to not having to worry about finishing a full meal as I don't have to include the aspect of how large the item is or how much it costs. I still hate to waste food.

Have a fine Friday!

Hitting the road shortly for the 4.5 hour drive to Madison. I'm tired. All my good sleep the two days off has been used up by the stresses of the last few days.

I went to the visitation for my student. His parents wrote in the obituary, the student died suddenly. His BIL wanted to talk, and he did share it was suicide. 2 years ago one of students died from fentanyl laced weed. Kid just wanted to smoke, and that was the outcome. Either way it hurts to lose these sweet kids. I didn't cry at the visitation, because it's not about me, there was enough going on. But I sobbed when I got back to my classroom alone. Sometimes this world is too cruel.

The crying was probably good. A release. Now I'm ready to be with my family. It's the weekend, time to set aside work for a bit. I'm not feeling any Covid anything, so that's a plus.

Liz's pictures are amazing. Here's hoping everyone has a lovely weekend either at home, a dog show or the high seas.

I wondered if it might be suicide. So sad when someone young can't see beyond their current difficulties. My neighbor's son made the same choice when he was in college at age 20. It was just so, so sad. We all still grieve the future he didn't have. The guilt of his family thinking they should have seen it coming and stopped it compounds their pain.

Greetings all

Another lazy sunny day here. I actually ditched the sweat shirt for a long sleeved T. Sweet.

I kind of felt sick today so laid spent some time lying down. Better now. Talked to my brother who continues to have health issues in spite of his rigorously healthy lifestyle. Need to get myself organized for a visit.

DH went out to lunch so there is leftover Chinese tonight. Yum

CC I checked in on Murphy the eagle! Love it! So adorable that they found him an eaglet to adopt. I wish they had a live stream. Meanwhile the Big Bear eagles continue active nesting but no eggs. Meanwhile hope you are well. Good luck with home design. Your house is so lovely it's hard to imagine how to improve it but personal colors and touches are always needed.

Yeah sugar is such an addictive substance. And deadly with carbs and butter.

I had wondered about wi on that ship Liz. How can we keep up with your adventures without it? Glad there is some on deck.

I need to do some adulting with business papers. Maybe tomorrow. Laundry folding took all my skills today.

Cheers. diane s

Adulting is not fun. Plenty of time tomorrow (or the next day).

At the Captain's reception last night he joked about the Wi-Fi feeling like a dial-up connection on this ship and it frustrates the crew as well.