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Post by ohblondie on Apr 1, 2024 6:07:37 GMT -5
Good morning everyone!!
Happy April Fools Day! And a Monday at that.
I am up early, the one hour time difference has me a bit off.
I was so busy on Saturday. I drove to work to empty my desk
Did several loads of laundry so DH would have clean clothes
Brought my mom to visit my dad
Helped her shower and changed her bedding
Packed and repacked
Somehow I managed to get everything into a small carryon suitcase and backpack
It is hard to slow down and enjoy time off
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Post by ohblondie on Apr 1, 2024 9:29:20 GMT -5
I spilled coffee on me! I have washed the shirt and hung it to dry and switched to another outfit.
Our day is planned and we are ready to head out
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Post by bree on Apr 1, 2024 11:03:23 GMT -5
Hi ohblondie is this your last week?!?! I am tired today from my Easter celebrations At work but not very motivated Will take lunch break. Need to pay bills. After lunch work tasks: Work on upcoming vendor meetings- will prob take entire afternoon Work on receipts for business trip Having some caffeine. Just so tired! |
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Post by ohblondie on Apr 1, 2024 14:28:24 GMT -5
Yes bree...and I am on vacation!
Desk is cleaned out, boxed up
We are walking around today and it is muggy
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Post by bree on Apr 1, 2024 15:48:50 GMT -5
wow ohblondie congratulations!!! how exciting. I am wrapping up the workday. did get some stuff done. it is a stressful time at work with some big projects but the schools around here are closed so it is also a wonderful week -- many people are gone including Chaos! |
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Post by desposito on Apr 1, 2024 17:24:37 GMT -5
Good afternoon! Day 10 is over, and it was very productive. The handyman finished the grouting, finished installing the exhaust fan which involved me passing him tools through the bathroom window, and we also got to the store so I could get my compost and a few other things. He also used his electric saw to cut out some roots next to the front porch, since I have been working on cutting down the many stems there. Oh, and he reinstalled baseboards in the bathroom.
The forecast for this week now has rain or snow every day through Thursday, so there's no way he's going to get the tilling done--even if it's dry Friday the ground will be too muddy. So I'll have to see when he's able to come back.
The trip to the store involved a lot of walking again so my foot and back are still hurting. I did do a few things while he was here, I did half an hour in the yard cutting branches to fit in the yard waste can, I did a load of laundry and had two calls with my decluttering client. Also did some seedling repotting.
Tonight my shopping friend is going to call again, so I will eat dinner now and see what I can do before she calls, after that it will be bedtime.
Diane
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Post by mylittlescholar on Apr 1, 2024 17:26:40 GMT -5
hi weekdayers
just saw catcats lost her son yesterday. am so sad for her.
at the same time I am happy for you, ohblondie! enjoy!
I am struggling with showing up at all right now. going to focus on doing things that will help my mental health--whether I want to or not.
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Post by ohblondie on Apr 1, 2024 17:56:48 GMT -5
Oh, catcats.....
Having a lovely day in NOLA. 14,000 steps, almost 6 miles.
Warm and humid but it cooled off by 5pm
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Post by mylittlescholar on Apr 1, 2024 19:06:43 GMT -5
okay. I put on my headphones and turned Hans Zimmer up! (He composes epic film scores.) Matched my rather dramatic mood.
Then I washed dishes, pots and pans and took the melamine ones to their cabinet outside. So that's one "D." Da kitty is taken care of, except we are out of treats.
Cleared off the DR table and compacted it.
Ditto with a small kitchen table. sorted the garlic. a few still kind of hard. the rest to compost, I presume.
ON DECK: finish putting the LR furniture back wash the plastic bags. maybe in the tub? maybe in the washer? put the dishes away when they dry including the wine glasses that get boxed up hang up my clothes I think there are some clean clothes in the dryer? then there is the dreaded dinner are we going to the gym tonight?
do exercises at home, if not
DVD just got up and told me we need water. I think he will go run errand(s).
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Post by mylittlescholar on Apr 2, 2024 13:50:45 GMT -5
well howdy everypony!
DONE LAST NIGHT: finish putting the LR furniture back put the dishes away when they dry including the wine glasses that get boxed up hang up my clothes I think there are some clean clothes in the dryer? got some dolls dressed
NOT DONE:
then there is the dreaded dinner are we going to the gym tonight?
do exercises at home, if not wash the plastic bags. maybe in the tub? maybe in the washer?
DONE THIS MORNING: coffee meds updated log updated autopay spreadsheet checked online balance checked email bought tickets checked calendar posted on fb and reddit
ON DECK: take shower do face get dressed eat something take pics of dolls
pick out glasses go to PT
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Post by desposito on Apr 2, 2024 16:32:30 GMT -5
Oh my goodness scholar, thank you for pointing out catcats' post--I've been so distracted with the bathroom work that I didn't read the last Sunday posts yet.
Catcats, I'm so sorry, what a nightmare to not be able to reach someone and have to request a wellness check and then see a police officer coming to talk to you. That has never happened to me, but it has to be so hard. I hope you can get help with taking care of your son's papers and other things, and taking care of you, too.
Diane
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Post by desposito on Apr 2, 2024 16:55:13 GMT -5
Day 11, and the last day of this project--I'm so relieved. Because it's been so rainy none of the outside work can be done until later, and the handyman had another productive day today and completely finished the shower! So, he's done until he can work some more days into his schedule on days that the weather cooperates. I wish I had a better idea of when he will be back, it could be next week, it could be two or three weeks--but since it partially depends on the weather it's unpredictable. I'm pretty confident it will be in April though.
The shower is so gorgeous, it's amazing. He is so good with tile, it's bright and clean and I can't wait to try it out. I have to wait a day though, because he did last minute caulking in areas that needed it.
He also installed my old air conditioner in the window, I still want to buy a new one but that can wait now that the old one is in, in case it gets really hot really early. We also managed to carry the chair up the outside stairs so now I have a truly comfy chair for my reading room. I will need some kind of cushion for the back because I sink a little too far into it, but it's so much better that the one I had there before.
So now I'm really tired and sore, and I'm SO, SO far behind in everything, but I'm elated because I was sure he'd be here another couple of days this week--I really needed a break.
Diane
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Post by ohblondie on Apr 2, 2024 17:23:16 GMT -5
Took 10.000 steps, 4 miles. And we aren't done yet
Beignet crab cakes and brussel sprouts with pralines. Omg....I need to walk another mile!!
WWII museum, very sobering
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Post by desposito on Apr 2, 2024 19:19:37 GMT -5
Ohblondie, it sounds like you're enjoying your trip, it must be weird to go from cold to warm and muggy.
I ate dinner and have just been sitting here thinking about all the things I have to catch up on, which is intimidating. At the same time it feels so good to know that I have the house to myself for the near future. I have to go to the library by Friday, but other than that I can just stay home and do whatever I want. I'm going to get to bed early, and hope that tomorrow I have a lot of energy to get work done.
Good night, see you all in the morning!
Diane
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Post by catcats on Apr 2, 2024 20:29:13 GMT -5
Diane , thank you. I had sent holiday food via Door Dash and tried to alert him by text at 10 in morning, Saturday. Many phone calls later, and hours, I was worried, called for a wellness check, and then the officer came. It was the same with my DD1 , 3 and 1/2 years ago when Dialysis called me and she had missed 2 appts. Wellness check, etc. Could hardly believe it was happening again.
Great that your lovely BR is finished now.
My best to all.
catcats
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