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Post by desposito on Feb 21, 2023 15:35:22 GMT -5
Good afternoon TML! I'm glad you're feeling a little better.
I stopped for lunch and a reading break.
Next:
10 minutes on first floor Bring some things down to the basement Measure last pieces of wood to see if they will fit in the garbage can
Put some of the upstairs groceries away
Diane
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Post by ohblondie on Feb 21, 2023 15:51:37 GMT -5
TML I am so sorry to read these stories about your difficulties with your mom. Everyone ages differently. I think the ALF wants to kick my dad out because they cannot transfer him. I have been trying to get PT in to teach staff how to transfer him properly. When I was there last week I saw the note, complete with pictures, on how to transfer him. I havent heard a peep out of them since. My mood can flip n a dime and I want to figure out why and fix it. I used to always be so flexible. I was in a great mood last week til I got an email friday that my mom wants to go check on the house. translation = she wants to see how much progress I have made. My sister and her husband appeared on friday. My sister and I went to a family member's baby shower saturday and the entire family got together for dinner saturday night. I managed to catch the nasty cold my parents had so I did not head over Sunday. My mom sent my sister to the house to check on progress. My sister took pictures but did not show them to my mom. My sister really tried to advocate to my mom how much I am doing and that every time my mom calls for me to do something is time that takes me away from doing things at the house. And every time we want to get rid of something - my mom says she is ready then pulls back. I have piles that are designated for people but no one has reached out to these folks - and I have no contact information. So sunday I crawled out of my sick bed and went up to the house to do stuff. We emptied and rinsed out the fridge and all of the bottles and jars in the fridge and got them in bags to recycle. I started washing out the fridge. I tossed food that had expired that was originally headed to my house but sat forever. Between the food and recyclables - my cans are full. My son helped do a quick re-org in the garage to get the "stuff to go" on one side. this will make it easier when I call for help to get stuff to the city mission. I really do need to get back on track. I dont think my mom realized how much stuff was in the basement and the carloads that we have taken out already. Oh well - that was enough venting. I just need to push forward. Tonight is a night off - I think I might grab some groceries. We had a Fat Tuesday party at work - and I ate two bagels, some bean dip, an ice cream on a stick. I avoided the King cake, the green pancakes, the cookie platter and the muffins. Supper will be vegetables and a gallon of water!! Remember all of the laundry I was doing for my daughter? I am down to one load of random socks and a load of jeans. We returned most of the clean laundry on Super Bowl Sunday, one more trip and it is out of my house! I have been trying to clean out the LR and DR. I feel like I am just shifting piles around. I need to refocus on getting the stuff OUT!! OK - I have been working on a special project all day. I need to wrap it up and get out the door!
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Post by desposito on Feb 21, 2023 18:12:28 GMT -5
I'm tired, I've been sitting looking at seed growing instructions online. And seeds for sale.
I'm keeping an eye on the storm predictions and it still looks like we'll just have rain, maybe a lot, over the course of tomorrow.
I should have done a load of laundry today since I won't be able to tomorrow--since I don't quite understand my sump pump and why it runs when it rains, I assume I should not add more drainage water during a heavy rain. So laundry will wait til Thursday.
I also still have to go to the bank for my senior client--I guess that will be Thursday or Friday depending on the weather.
I'm going to PEEP the porch room, I will try to work on this every evening.
Diane
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Post by reve on Feb 21, 2023 18:58:22 GMT -5
Claiming read back amnesty. This is going to be a week of basic maintenance and nothing further so 3 things a day will be a big victory.
Done: Handled mail Achieved dining table zero Achieved coffee table zero (with help from bf) Set out clothes for tomorrow
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Post by desposito on Feb 21, 2023 20:39:28 GMT -5
Good evening reve!
Almost time for bed, good night everyone, see you tomorrow!
Diane
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Post by bree on Feb 21, 2023 23:20:14 GMT -5
ohblondie you are working hard w all that you have going on! I had a long day Did my usual morning routine which results in fed animals and me all scrubbed and shiny for work! Also put away clean dishes, moved laundry to dryer and folded and put away a load This is a painfully busy time at work. Big scary detailed project due. Need Chaos input but very hard to get her to focus. And her idea-of-the -day style makes everything more messy than ever! Took a late lunch Played w pup and loved on cats. The purpose of the late lunch was so I could work late on this project and it would be ok for puppy bathroom routine Arrived home around 8 pm Took puppy for a walk - cold and dark and lonely. All the houses looked so snug and cozy. Puppy was so happy to be on her walk. Had dinner around 9 pm. Started off with a spinach salad, yay as it was veggie intake Had a hankering for cookies! Made some from a mix just had to add eggs and butter I will end up freezing all these cookies. Maybe I can mail some to DD Did the dishes Did my full nighttime routine So tired! Hope to get up early to get to work early to work on this Big Scary Project Gnite!
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Post by desposito on Feb 22, 2023 9:35:19 GMT -5
Good morning everyone!
Bree, good luck on your scary project today.
Good sleep last night! I took the dog out this morning, although things are kind of damp outside, it's not raining yet. It will come later, though, from the way the radar map looks.
Diane
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Post by desposito on Feb 22, 2023 10:35:50 GMT -5
TO DO:
10 minutes PEEPing Make some copies Restock water in fridge Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by desposito on Feb 22, 2023 11:32:16 GMT -5
Next:
10 minutes PEEPing 10 minutes on plants Balance checkbook and pay 2 bills online Delete 30 emails
Diane
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Post by peaceseeker on Feb 22, 2023 12:27:58 GMT -5
am meds smoothie fitbit water
don target pick up 1st day back to water PT - yay!
pm meds calendar charge set alarm
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Post by ohblondie on Feb 22, 2023 12:54:26 GMT -5
Yesterday I finished the big work project and left my assistant to double check the numbers. The girl that was a no show on friday (she and her mom wanted to look at the apartment) had reached out to me and she and her mom wanted to see the apartment. So I ran to aldi's and got a few groceries (and a couple of St Patty's gnomes fell into the cart - I think they jumped in on their own). I grabbed chicken and stir fry vegetables. I went to the apartment and low and behold - the mom and daughter were early. So they looked at the apartment and want to rent it. I need to create the contact form and simple lease for them to fill out and sign.
When I got home I cooked the chicken. I set some aside for another meal and then I made the stirfry. It turned out great (must be the apron that I was wearing). And I was happy that it had no added carbs- only any carbs in the chicken and vegetables. I had two bagels during the day so I was carbed out.
today I got up and work laptop was not connecting (I thought I fixed that issue last week). Then I realized I made a 50,000 error in the big work project. I waited almost an hour into the work day for assistant to let me know if there were any errors. I did not hear from her so I authorized the payment. then she called with this error. fortunately I pulled it to a halt and called IT and we figured out a fix. I just sent him the correct numbers. Hopefully we can get it resolved by the end of the day.
So I drove my sorry little butt into work. And here I sit pouting and moaning. And eating a stale bagel.
On the plus side - I got a big old microwave out of the car. My son took it to the garage where he works. The one they had is not working well.
So apartment rented and microwave gone. Win Win in my book.
Tonight I help my mom shower and tomorrow I take them to a doctor's appointment - weather permitting. We are due to get hit with an ice storm in the am - making travel treacherous. I think this is the storm that hit Diane yesterday.
Remember the recent trip my DH made to the ER? where they did a full neurological workup and diagnosed the minis strokes and blood clot? He just got the bill for the medical center that did the workup. $18,000. I actually thought it might be more. He was only there about 7 hours. We still have yet to get the bill from the urgent care and the other medical care facility he was sent to. Thank goodness we have insurance.
On our local news there is a segment on pets at the local animal shelters. The other night there was a husky looking for a new home. Oh my, I wanted to go pick her up and bring her home. I did not and will not. Once the house is cleared out and there is room I will consider it. A new dog and a play pal for Cali might motivate me more than anything!
OK - lunch is over and time to go test the fix IT created for my 50k error.....gulp.....
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Post by mylittlescholar on Feb 22, 2023 12:57:34 GMT -5
Good morning everypony! ohblondie XSO had a husky. might I gently suggest no to the husky! way too much work, and they do NOT do well home alone. they are bred to be independent so that they do not pull the sled into a crevasse that the driver can't see.
I got up early because I wanted to watch a live video at 7:00. could not find it. finally realized that it was for 2/22/22, not 2/22/23. stayed up so that I could watch 2 while Lady D loaded her car. They are 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000] \ gone until Friday. (kitty on the keyboard)
I am sleepy. hoped to go to the DMV early but I over did it yesterday so will honor my need for more sleep first.
DONE: coffee daily meds updated log worked on spreadsheet
checked online balance checked email checked calendar checked notifications updated challenges
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Post by desposito on Feb 22, 2023 13:27:14 GMT -5
Good afternoon PS, ohblondie and scholar!
A new dog and a play pal for Cali might motivate me more than anything!
Ohblondie, I love this motivation better than anything!
they are bred to be independent so that they do not pull the sled into a crevasse that the driver can't see.
I picture the huskies at the front of the sled shaking their heads and telling each other "isn't our person dumb, asking us to go that way?"
Scholar, I'm glad you have a couple of days to yourself.
I took the dog out again, it's been drizzling for a couple of hours but not hard yet. The house is really chilly even though I already turned the heat up a degree.
Today is a phone call day, so I have about 2 hours left--I have to eat lunch now and will see what else I can get done after.
Diane
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Post by desposito on Feb 22, 2023 14:40:51 GMT -5
It's raining harder now, I was so tempted to turn the water barrel upside down to catch this to water my inside plants, but it's supposed to freeze tonight which means I'd have to be emptying it in the rain.
I have 45 minutes until my phone call, I'm going to try to PEEP upstairs.
Diane
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Post by mylittlescholar on Feb 22, 2023 14:57:53 GMT -5
okay I didn't quite sleep but got a rest. I now have forest sounds from a YouTube channel on the TV and the birdcall makes me happy.
NEXT UP: check weather outfit wash up and get dressed flip laundry peg out on line
fill out forms go to DMV
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