Last Friday in April

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As I wrote the title for tonight's blog, I wondered how that could be possible…didn't I just turn the page on the calendar to April?!? I just have sort of sat here and watched the moments and days go by!  

Well, today didn't start out the way I expected…when does any day?!? I decided to stitch for a few minutes before getting up and getting underway with my day.  Well, as I stitched, weird things started happening to my vision and it wasn't very long till I realized that I was getting a migraine…mine are more eye and light related rather than a headache.  I got up and took two Tylenol and then headed back to my chair and closed my eyes and dozed for a while.  My vision ends up getting what I call sort of whirry and I can't see all of what I’m looking at…blind spots in parts of what I am looking at.  I can see less and less and then eventually it reverses itself and I can’t see fine once again.  And, lights bother me.  If I take Tylenol quickly enough, I usually don't get much of a headache,

While I took that little nap letting my eyes rest, I guess Nathan and Kathy stopped by.  They rang the bell and then texted me asking if I was home.  But I didn't hear the bell nor did I hear a text come in.  I texted them after I woke up and they stopped back by before they headed home after running errands and going to a yard sale or two.  What we found out is that my doorbell isn’t working…batteries have run down.  I had no idea that there was a problem with the doorbell.  I had some batteries needed, but not enough.  Once I get the rest of the batteries, I will once again hear visitors at my front door.

I have jumped from one task to another today…not accomplishing much with any of them…just one of those days.  I won't attempt to do much more this evening, though I do think that I can finish the flag that I am cross stitching…getting very close to finishing.  I hope I can finish stitching it tonight and then tomorrow concentrate on making the 4 or 5 small pieces I have finished stitching into small pillows.  That's my plan, anyway!  We'll see if it comes to fruition! What I started today was going through a bunch of papers and other odds and ends and filing them away…either in their correct place in my file cabinets…OR…sending them to file 13.  This is a job that I have put off for a long time and it is time that I address it…maybe I will be able to get more serious with that job tomorrow, also.

To be continued! Be safe! Be well! Be cautious!

Just Another Thursday!

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Not a lot to blog about today!  It has been a pretty quiet day…didn't have the energy I had yesterday!  Guess I used some of that energy up!  I did make a quick errand run to Walmart.  I needed a couple of things there and decided to pick up a couple of grocery items and skip my Friday trip to Kroger tomorrow.  I did do some experimental packing today…worked on how to pack my cameras and perhaps I have that planned out now…unless I change my mind.  I started a list today about things I don't want to forgot when packing for the cruise and also which bag to pack certain items in…the choices being: personal itrm(purse), carry on, or checked bag.  Some have to go in carry on bag…cameras and their batteries, as an example.  I have to decide which chargers and cords that I have to take…hoping to take as few as possible.  Those can go in checked bag.  I just need to think through these things so I won't have to think about them so much while Cheryl and Rachel are here!  

I did accomplish one task towards Rachel's visit…her bed is all ready for her!  So they both have a place to lay their heads when they are here.  

I have stitched and read some today.  I also napped after my Walmart adventure…I still tire easily! So I just give in and take short naps. 

Linda H. Just reminded me that it is Matlock finale night…so will post and get ready to stitch and watch and try to keep all the plots from getting too twisted up in my brain!  There are an awful lot of story lines to keep straight in this show…and, I'm sure they will throw in several new ones tonight to get us to come back to watch next season!

To be continued! Be safe! Be well! Be cautious!

Even Better Day

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I think that I am close to back to as normal as I probably ever am!  I have had quite a good day.  I started off running the vacuum downstairs and dusted a little.  And, just did other little things throughout the day.  But was able to do several things rather than just one and have to sit down.  I just have to be patient and wait on the healing.  I did go to Bible study tonight.  I’m gradually getting back to my weekly routine.  I will say that I am feeling a bit tired, as I settle in from being out…but then it is time to settle in for the evening…and take it easy and stitch!  

This afternoon, I met with "my handyman." He's getting ready to put in a new front door for me.  I got a special treat, as his sweet wife and precious baby son came with him.  So we did a bit of visiting besides just door talk! The door will have to be ordered and won't get here till after my cruise…so a project for the summer.  Now to make a final decision on which one to get.

Tonight's photo is of one of our bird seed thief’s…he was taking it easy snacking on the ramp sides after raiding the bird feeder.  I caught him in the act…thanks to the bird feeder cam! 

To be continued! Be safe! Be well! Be cautious! 

A Better Day

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Today, I noticed that my roses near the road were blooming.  I meant to go right back out to take some pictures, but just remembered that I wanted to take some when I realized it was time to blog.  So here is one of the buds and some others blooming in the background.

I was determined that I would do a little more than I did yesterday, trying to build my strength back up. I have done just that, but I will admit that whatever I do takes longer at this time…hopefully I will get back some stamina as I do a little more each day.  Today, I did some of my accomplishments on my phone/iPad.  I needed to get in touch with several individuals so I spent time sitting texting, emailing, and talking on the phone. First I texted Donna to say that I still wanted to put working in the library on hold for another week.  She agreed.  After that I emailed my doctor to see what she wanted to do about my 6-month-check-in with her that was scheduled for next week.  I remember one time when my blood work was all messed up due to me having been on antibiotics.  Her nurse called me back and we rescheduled for another week out to let the antibiotic clear my system.  Then I emailed the church administrator about the church library computer.  I gave him the link for the computer that Nathan and I chose online.  He emailed back and has the process underway for it to be ordered.  So we may be back in business shortly in the library.  It has been difficult with no computer…can't process books, can't check out books, can't check to see if we have certain books or where they are located.  Our hands are pretty much tied without that piece of technology that we depended on so much…since getting rid of the card catalog.  Now to wait patiently for its arrival! 

I have done some stitching…getting close to finished with the field of stars on my stylized flag cross stitch piece…then there are just two more red stripes and it will be ready to be made into a small pillow.  There is still a lot of stitching to make those stripes so probably a finish is still days down the road.  But I can say I have less left to stitch than I have stitched.

I also worked some more on getting ready for Cheryl and Rachel's visits and for my cruise.  I’m closing in on decisions of things I need to take with me and making sure that I don't "need" to order anything.  I am sitting here waiting for an order that is supposed to come today…a new case for my iPad.  The case I have has a keyboard with it.  And, now that I have the app for the blog, I can type on the screen.  It will be easier to take my iPad on the trip if I have a less bulky case.  Mentioning taking it on the trip…I don't think I will be able to blog while I am away.  We will be pretty much off the grid while in Alaska.  I’ll just have to take plenty of photos to share once I get back and share about some of our adventures after the fact, too.

To be continued! Be safe! Be well! Be cautious!

Monday, Monday

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I was determined today that I would do "something" just to try to start to get back to feeling "normal." I managed to do a small amount of vacuuming, some dusting and just straightening things up.  I felt a little more "normal" but also tired out a lot faster than I wanted to! But did accomplish a little something.  I am feeling better, but my energy just is slow on the return!  

I have just gotten home from prayer meeting, so am settling in for the evening.  After I blog, I am going to eat a light supper and straighten up the kitchen and then going to settle in for the evening and watch some TV and stitch.  I am coming along on my patriotic piece that I am currently concentrating on with my stitching.  I would like to get it done and then finish into small pillows the four or five things that I have completed the stitching on recently.  I want to get them fully finished so I can use them when I put away my Spring decorations and put out patriotic decorations.  I am stitching a stylized U.S. flag right now.  

As I looked at the day and the date today, I realize that it is only six weeks till the Alaska cruise. I can't believe that six weeks from now I will be on a cruise ship on the Pacific Ocean heading Alaska way!  Also I can’t believe that my sister will be sitting here with me 4 weeks from now and that my niece will be here five weeks from now. Back-to-back-to-back excitement!  We have it so well planned that Cheryl and Rachel will take me to Melany and Wade's on their way to the airport…they leave the day before we leave on the cruise.  I need to spend the night at Melany and Wade's because our flight leaves very early Monday morning.  

Now to have ailments leave us so we can have pleasant visits/travels.  Melany texted me this morning that she was at the doctor, as she has a gout flair! I've got mouth/sinus problems. 🙄 Hopefully those will be behind us so we can enjoy Alaska!  Well, I say behind us…but the doctor said that the healing of this hole in my sinus wall will take months and there is no way it will be healed by the time of our trip…but hopefully I will be used to it and know how to cope with it better by then.  Melany needs for her joints and feet to be well enough to walk around easily!  Hopefully her meds will kick in.  As she said today, "Aren't we a mess!?!" Wade is probably shaking his head wondering how he will be able to put up with the two of us for the ten days on the cruise!! 

To keep my mind off my mouth, etc. I am concentrating on getting ready for company and the cruise! 

To be continued! Be safe! Be well! Be cautious!

Sunday Favorite

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Saturday Rolls Around, Again!

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Days seem to follow one after the other!  I will say that this week it has been hard to know which day it is…lack of routine, I believe is the cause! I continue to see improvement in how I feel…but still can't say that I feel great.  Improvement seems to just bring on another problem.  Today I am having trouble with sinus drainage…a bit of a problem, since I am not to blow my nose and it is even hard to clear my throat.  I have pretty much had a Kleenex in my hand most of the day…not that I can do a lot with it. 

I had my Cottey College Alum Bookclub Zoom meeting this morning.  I mainly sat…talked very little and, at times had to hunt the mute button when I got to coughing.   But it it was interesting, as usual.  We are an eclectic group.  Today my friend since early childhood days, who I grew up with, went to church with, and, to elementary school, high school, and then to Cottey with, was able to attend our Zoom meeting again.  So it was good to see her.  

After our meeting, which always ends promptly at noon, I got my lunch ready.  I had thawed a Penne pasta bake that I had made and had ready in the freezer to pop in the oven.  While that baked, I made some homemade chocolate pudding.  I’m looking forward to that this evening, as it has had time to chill since this afternoon. 

The cooking and eating efforts tired me out so I took a little nap this afternoon.  I was awakened by an unusual sound…rain on the roof.  It hasn't rained here in a while.  It continues to lightly rain…nice to hear it.  I hope the earth and the flowers and plants and trees are enjoying a refreshing drink,  Also hoping that the rain settles some of the pollen that has been so thick in the air lately.

I guess I can say that I am improving every day, but that the improving has been a bit slow for my liking…oh, wait…that's right…I have trouble remembering that I am supposed to be a patient patient! I’ll keep trying to remember…but hopefully, while I try to remember to be patient, this feeling of not being well will end quickly!!! 😏

To be continued! Be safe! Be well! Be cautious!