Yea it is a sunny Sunday for me. I did some clean up after the storm not much but it was good to get some exercise and fresh air, seeds are done, stems are falling. Some landed on the roof are blowing around a bit. It is too wet to consider doing the gutters.
I did some on my declaw the paper tiger task. I had sorted out paper work no longer needed from a rig the got traded in. So I shredded that paperwork. Made the desk look better that I had set it on in the creativity room.
I was going to burn that and some other trash but it is a bit on the windy side so I will wait on it.
I got the master bedroom picked up while listening to a pod cast did a pick up and put away that was helpful.
Walked the dog around the block and there are some rather large puddles by the street so we did get a lot of rain last night.
Watched church on u tube a live video, not as encouraging as I had hoped. sigh oh well. A sign of the times these days are hard on the pastors too. I am not sure if the churches are going in my town yet or not because I am out of the loop.
The dog likes her new lead I made out of a belt I had here. She brings in with her from time to time she knows it is her's.
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Stormy Sat.
I had a great invite today my son called and asked about breakfast, I said I had just put biscuits in the oven he said I could bring them. He had
grilled some stuff that needed to be cooked bacon in a word yum. And to bring the dog to play with his dogs. Egg and sausage scramble also yum! We had a good visit. Before he took his truck to the shop.
I walked the dog before it got too hot glad I did that it was a great plan.
We had a storm in the forecast it is underway now with thunder and wind no rain yet. The good news is the winds have gotten the last of the seeds out of the maple tree and it is cooling off thinking it might be a great time for coffee. A couple of things blew over and I picked them up in the carport. I did not venture out into the yard under the tree. Then later in the night around three or so God did fire works in the sky with lightening, the thunder woke me, the rain came down in earnest.
I cleared a drawer of stuff out of the spare bedroom glad to get that with the other stuff in the basement till I get time to sort thought it again.
I swept up and spot mopped some areas in the kitchen.
grilled some stuff that needed to be cooked bacon in a word yum. And to bring the dog to play with his dogs. Egg and sausage scramble also yum! We had a good visit. Before he took his truck to the shop.
I walked the dog before it got too hot glad I did that it was a great plan.
We had a storm in the forecast it is underway now with thunder and wind no rain yet. The good news is the winds have gotten the last of the seeds out of the maple tree and it is cooling off thinking it might be a great time for coffee. A couple of things blew over and I picked them up in the carport. I did not venture out into the yard under the tree. Then later in the night around three or so God did fire works in the sky with lightening, the thunder woke me, the rain came down in earnest.
I cleared a drawer of stuff out of the spare bedroom glad to get that with the other stuff in the basement till I get time to sort thought it again.
I swept up and spot mopped some areas in the kitchen.
Trying to remember it is Pentacost Sunday this weekend.
Friday, May 29, 2020
Daily Stuff
Today I had to use the truck so had to thank of an errand, I have learned I need to use each rig once a week to keep the battery charged up. I was running low of coffee so I am stocked up on it now. Time to get the jeep oil changed, found the reminder card from the lube place when I was going through some papers the week I was thinking of that it was timely!
I got a fan that clips on or converts to a desk model with an piece that converts it for stand alone desk type. I saw the box type fans last time I was at the store thought I need a fan but those are too big. This one I saw when I was trying to find the right arrow to walk up the isle to be in the traffic flow at the store looking for a book. I have one small clip on fan in the front of the house. Now I had one in the back of the house as well. Some days it is stuffy and not really hot enough for the A C.
I got curtains pressed and marked to cut off to hem for the spare bedroom. Thinking I might be able to make pillows with what I cut off.
I got the back yard mowed when I got home it looks better the front does not really look that bad. I am glad I got that done I see dark clouds in the sky this morning.
I remembered my veggies thawed out a package of frozen ones. Cooked a hamburger for my dinner last night. Had a heat and eat breakfast burrito the other day for dinner.
Had to change brands of pens because of the supply challenges so found the G-2 pens that are my 2nd favorite for journaling I got a small set and have the colors I like to use mostly. Energel pens are my favorite ones but I cannot always find them in stock.
I think I have discovered a solution to try to run off the moles a liquid mint mixture.
I still need to get a new cell phone I have not gotten to that yet.
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Thursday, May 28, 2020
Recharge
Yesterday I got the battery replaced in the Jeep. We almost got stranded in the mtns. on Monday. I am glad they had one battery left in stock for the rig. Got new wiper blades as well that I have been needing. The place I took it in does not do oil changes so that had to wait. The new battery is strong and I do not have to worry about getting stranded now, that is a relief. I cleaned out the jeep taking things out getting it ready for the upcoming oil change.
I got the death certificate for hubby last week they had to correct it had my last name wrong, it and it took a long time to arrive. Then I had to fill out insurance forms, got those mailed off. That was a rough patch for me emotionally.
Just a few doors down from the place I mailed that is a thrift shop I use and the retail part was open. I was able to find a book there and couple other things. I cleaned them up when I got them home.
I needed a few things at the store and did that. My favorite taco stand is open for inside eating now they have every other table closed. I got lunch to go. Glad to have access to restrooms there now.
Banks are still drive through only here.
I found curtains for the spare room got them new, then need hemmed but at least I know they will fit and not be too small like the ones I made last year! Rolling my eyes. LOL!
I got the sheets changed and need to mend the hem on the top sheet, that is on my list. The R.B.R. [room by room] and P.U.P.A. pick up and put away is helping me to get on track with routines. Some good success budgeting got the cell phone bill changed to a better plan for less money. That was good news.
I got the death certificate for hubby last week they had to correct it had my last name wrong, it and it took a long time to arrive. Then I had to fill out insurance forms, got those mailed off. That was a rough patch for me emotionally.
Just a few doors down from the place I mailed that is a thrift shop I use and the retail part was open. I was able to find a book there and couple other things. I cleaned them up when I got them home.
I needed a few things at the store and did that. My favorite taco stand is open for inside eating now they have every other table closed. I got lunch to go. Glad to have access to restrooms there now.
Banks are still drive through only here.
I found curtains for the spare room got them new, then need hemmed but at least I know they will fit and not be too small like the ones I made last year! Rolling my eyes. LOL!
I got the sheets changed and need to mend the hem on the top sheet, that is on my list. The R.B.R. [room by room] and P.U.P.A. pick up and put away is helping me to get on track with routines. Some good success budgeting got the cell phone bill changed to a better plan for less money. That was good news.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Road Trip Adventure
Change of plans decided not to clean the seeds out of the gutters today. Rain in the forecast this afternoon.
The mountains were calling so I texted my daughter about an idea that I had on my mind, to go to the favorite camp ground that I could not remember the name of. Yes she was interested. I had her help me check the oil in the rig. It needed to be ran has been hard starting.
I called our son to let him know and that I would check back in with him when we got back home. He shared about an adventure of getting stuck and unstuck at work.
Then I rounded up stuff in the lunch box ice cooler coats water and the dog. Buckets and food for in case of emergency.
We headed out after fueling up and got some deli food. I was glad to be out of town for a bit and this helped me to clear cobwebs out of my brain. We found the camp ground and got some pics. so glad my daughter remembered that.
It was good to tramp around in the woods, find a free camp sight and
show her the way. We had a good talk and we timed how far it was from our house only one hour. Only a quarter of a tank of fuel. But glad that it was in our right 4 x 4 not sure going in a two wheel drive would have been okay. There was one spot that was the roughest that had been washed out and a culvert had been put in.
There were three dirt pads for camping on one fire ring, a creek, and a pond three picnic tables. I thing we will try to caravan with those that have trucks or 4 x 4 's. My sack lunch will work for this, and water a cooler and lawn chair. There is an out door toilet, and we can be socially distant. It would be a great place to plant a tree or three that I have for this.
We did some hiking on the trails I took the dog she was on a long leash that was great found three mushrooms. I was tickled to be able to find this and that I remember the roads on the way. It was remote enough and primitive google was not so much help. LOL!
It is time to get the oil changed in the rig and have the battery checked out it is a bit of a hard start I need to get the windshield wipers replaced. The rig needs a bath too.
Proud to hear of ways the grand kids have been staying on track with their sports training even though school is not in session. They are working and keeping in touch. I checked back in with my son when we got back.
Looking forward to other planned adventures of favorite places. We had some rain today just enough to settle the dust on the dirt road it was paved about half of the way there. The lines in the two lane were only part of the way and then the road narrowed part of the way. We saw some wild life. The fields were green with the half grown wheat in the fields. So refreshing for us.
So my daughter liked the suggestion of lighting a candle in honor of those that passed on her deck, there was a candle that our son gave me and was in the spare room that used to be hubby's I gave it to my daughter. She lite that one today she said.
I decided on the planting of the trees as something I wanted to do. Everyone finds their own way. Showing the family one of our favorite camping spots is another that helps too. This just started as an idea in my head and sort of developed glad I am able to follow through with it.
The mountains were calling so I texted my daughter about an idea that I had on my mind, to go to the favorite camp ground that I could not remember the name of. Yes she was interested. I had her help me check the oil in the rig. It needed to be ran has been hard starting.
I called our son to let him know and that I would check back in with him when we got back home. He shared about an adventure of getting stuck and unstuck at work.
Then I rounded up stuff in the lunch box ice cooler coats water and the dog. Buckets and food for in case of emergency.
We headed out after fueling up and got some deli food. I was glad to be out of town for a bit and this helped me to clear cobwebs out of my brain. We found the camp ground and got some pics. so glad my daughter remembered that.
It was good to tramp around in the woods, find a free camp sight and
show her the way. We had a good talk and we timed how far it was from our house only one hour. Only a quarter of a tank of fuel. But glad that it was in our right 4 x 4 not sure going in a two wheel drive would have been okay. There was one spot that was the roughest that had been washed out and a culvert had been put in.
There were three dirt pads for camping on one fire ring, a creek, and a pond three picnic tables. I thing we will try to caravan with those that have trucks or 4 x 4 's. My sack lunch will work for this, and water a cooler and lawn chair. There is an out door toilet, and we can be socially distant. It would be a great place to plant a tree or three that I have for this.
We did some hiking on the trails I took the dog she was on a long leash that was great found three mushrooms. I was tickled to be able to find this and that I remember the roads on the way. It was remote enough and primitive google was not so much help. LOL!
It is time to get the oil changed in the rig and have the battery checked out it is a bit of a hard start I need to get the windshield wipers replaced. The rig needs a bath too.
Proud to hear of ways the grand kids have been staying on track with their sports training even though school is not in session. They are working and keeping in touch. I checked back in with my son when we got back.
Looking forward to other planned adventures of favorite places. We had some rain today just enough to settle the dust on the dirt road it was paved about half of the way there. The lines in the two lane were only part of the way and then the road narrowed part of the way. We saw some wild life. The fields were green with the half grown wheat in the fields. So refreshing for us.
So my daughter liked the suggestion of lighting a candle in honor of those that passed on her deck, there was a candle that our son gave me and was in the spare room that used to be hubby's I gave it to my daughter. She lite that one today she said.
I decided on the planting of the trees as something I wanted to do. Everyone finds their own way. Showing the family one of our favorite camping spots is another that helps too. This just started as an idea in my head and sort of developed glad I am able to follow through with it.
Monday, May 25, 2020
Wham!
Yesterday I got blind sided by grief. It came in the form of an auto reminder call from the dr. an appointment I had cancelled earlier in the week. For a wellness check up. That call was a trigger and reminded me of the appointments hubby had, the visits, tests, scans and all of that in that hospital complex and other earlier in the year.
I wept what helped me was knowing the verse "This too shall pass." So with a few last tears I headed out side to the garden and got to the next round of edging the side yard the mower did not get. I knew from previous experience that this helped and getting a different focus I could move on and work at getting past this.
Last year my word was Faith. I suppose this year is learning to walk in that.
A friend called it was good to hear from her, she had some fiber for me to spin she had found at a thrift shop. I have been thinking of doing some spinning and weaving but I have not gotten to it. I have been focused on other things.
Even though the city is open across the river just five miles from here the bank lobby's are not open yet, just because a state is officially open does not mean all of the services are usable.
I get a lot of peace working in the garden that is why I enjoy it so much.
I wept what helped me was knowing the verse "This too shall pass." So with a few last tears I headed out side to the garden and got to the next round of edging the side yard the mower did not get. I knew from previous experience that this helped and getting a different focus I could move on and work at getting past this.
Last year my word was Faith. I suppose this year is learning to walk in that.
A friend called it was good to hear from her, she had some fiber for me to spin she had found at a thrift shop. I have been thinking of doing some spinning and weaving but I have not gotten to it. I have been focused on other things.
Even though the city is open across the river just five miles from here the bank lobby's are not open yet, just because a state is officially open does not mean all of the services are usable.
I get a lot of peace working in the garden that is why I enjoy it so much.
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Free Day Friday
Today I have been more productive and got the last load of laundry going. I did four rounds outside weeding I did three in front and one in back, the fire pit looks way better now that I have gotten the tall grass that the mower would not get close to it pulled. Glad to have the seeds picked out of the flower pots, weeded around the front flower bed, seeds raked up on the driveway and out of the lawn & swept up. I weeded along the flower bed by the back fence. It does not seem like much when written down here. On days I think I did not get much done when I journal about it I realize hey I did get some thing done. Or there was a good reason I didn't because I was out doing errands or my granddaughter was here all day.
Between those tasks I processed mail read through some paper work. I am not doing a lot this Memorial Day weekend. I am extremely grateful to have better weather today and see the sunshine while walking the dog this morning. It is much more pleasant for yard work. I picked up after the dog and put the dirt back in after the moles or what ever was digging up the side yard.
Found an e-book I wanted to read back in at the library so I checked that out and did some reading this morning I was glad to see that one returned! It is a lot on interactions with others, relationships, co workers, etc. in this time of quarantine it is not so easily applied for me.
One family on the block has gone camping this weekend. Looks like the mom stayed behind to catch up on her work she is working from home these days.
I cut off some pants to hem. I have a couple of tasked to do they do not take long so I need to get to those.
I did some knitting and have made progress on that project knitting up rounds to stitch together for a wrap or something I got two cones of white yarn for these I am to the last of this with approximately two balls left to knit up of this white cotton four ply yarn. This pattern I have memorized in my head some one wanted a copy of it but I watched it on you tube to learn it and did not write it down. Just because I have a written pattern does not mean they will be able to read and understand the way they abbreviate words like st. for stitch as an example.
I have had a lot of peace today and confident I can accomplish the paper work coming in the days and months ahead. It is taking some time and is not done quickly it is a process.
I was stuck earlier in the week on the rainy days I was not as productive mid week but some things just had to wait. The seeds are 95% down out of the maple tree now so I can do more clean up of them. It is a timing thing. When they dry out after they are down for a week or so we can get to the gutters. My daughter is going to help with that.
I am trying to use up the stuff in the freezer so I did not go to the store.
The dog was SO happy to be able to get to do a walk into morning.
Got the dishes done less of those because I did not do any baking, pulled something out of the freezer. I swept the kitchen dining & hall and swished the bathrooms. Yea for progress it is great to have that!
Between those tasks I processed mail read through some paper work. I am not doing a lot this Memorial Day weekend. I am extremely grateful to have better weather today and see the sunshine while walking the dog this morning. It is much more pleasant for yard work. I picked up after the dog and put the dirt back in after the moles or what ever was digging up the side yard.
Found an e-book I wanted to read back in at the library so I checked that out and did some reading this morning I was glad to see that one returned! It is a lot on interactions with others, relationships, co workers, etc. in this time of quarantine it is not so easily applied for me.
One family on the block has gone camping this weekend. Looks like the mom stayed behind to catch up on her work she is working from home these days.
I cut off some pants to hem. I have a couple of tasked to do they do not take long so I need to get to those.
I did some knitting and have made progress on that project knitting up rounds to stitch together for a wrap or something I got two cones of white yarn for these I am to the last of this with approximately two balls left to knit up of this white cotton four ply yarn. This pattern I have memorized in my head some one wanted a copy of it but I watched it on you tube to learn it and did not write it down. Just because I have a written pattern does not mean they will be able to read and understand the way they abbreviate words like st. for stitch as an example.
I have had a lot of peace today and confident I can accomplish the paper work coming in the days and months ahead. It is taking some time and is not done quickly it is a process.
I was stuck earlier in the week on the rainy days I was not as productive mid week but some things just had to wait. The seeds are 95% down out of the maple tree now so I can do more clean up of them. It is a timing thing. When they dry out after they are down for a week or so we can get to the gutters. My daughter is going to help with that.
I am trying to use up the stuff in the freezer so I did not go to the store.
The dog was SO happy to be able to get to do a walk into morning.
Got the dishes done less of those because I did not do any baking, pulled something out of the freezer. I swept the kitchen dining & hall and swished the bathrooms. Yea for progress it is great to have that!
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Rain, Wind, Sun
Today it is windy it rained yesterday we had flooding in the area. I walked the dog around the block last night just after dinner time it was pouring down rain, a free shower for the dog and I had to change to dry clothes even with a rain coat and umbrella. Today the sun is out and windy. Did the dishes first thing today.
I've been working on some paperwork, budgeting stuff, and trying to get some info. made a dreaded phone call with no results one number dialed wrong I think, the next one they hung up on me or routed that call wrong and the call dropped. Gr-r. Taking a break.
Got in the shower it does not feel like I have accomplished much, but journaling and planning done for today. I purged some pages in one of my happy planner notes. getting ready for a fresh start in June the second half of the year.
I am considering my goals. I think a lot of folks are getting to the place of reset button. The grief and PTSD some have because of this cv - 19 cropping up we will need a time to heal and get past this season as we process emotions there has been loss for so many everyone has been effected. Changes will be made and choices, and ways for coping are many and some are new.
I listened to a lady preacher it was a video of a mother's day message and very powerful, reminding us of the special gift of praying through God has for women. That was Paula White Get Up Mama is the title. I have watched her for years. It was excellent. [She is now the president's pastor.]
Grands and school are interesting as they still have three weeks left for June. It is a joke dear grand daughter lost her packet contacted the teacher and the teacher said not to worry about it. I suspected it was just busy work seems that I was right.
I got the yard mowed both the front and back yard. Glad that it got dry enough to mow that was my exercise. I did get the dishes done. I am SO glad I made deviled eggs earlier in the week. It is like a gift I gave myself I have not had to cook as much. I did cook my dinner.
I learned one of the buffet places we like is opening in our town on the first of June. I am not sure if I am ready to dine out yet. But it is good to know they are reopening now that is encouraging.
I've been working on some paperwork, budgeting stuff, and trying to get some info. made a dreaded phone call with no results one number dialed wrong I think, the next one they hung up on me or routed that call wrong and the call dropped. Gr-r. Taking a break.
Got in the shower it does not feel like I have accomplished much, but journaling and planning done for today. I purged some pages in one of my happy planner notes. getting ready for a fresh start in June the second half of the year.
I am considering my goals. I think a lot of folks are getting to the place of reset button. The grief and PTSD some have because of this cv - 19 cropping up we will need a time to heal and get past this season as we process emotions there has been loss for so many everyone has been effected. Changes will be made and choices, and ways for coping are many and some are new.
I listened to a lady preacher it was a video of a mother's day message and very powerful, reminding us of the special gift of praying through God has for women. That was Paula White Get Up Mama is the title. I have watched her for years. It was excellent. [She is now the president's pastor.]
Grands and school are interesting as they still have three weeks left for June. It is a joke dear grand daughter lost her packet contacted the teacher and the teacher said not to worry about it. I suspected it was just busy work seems that I was right.
I got the yard mowed both the front and back yard. Glad that it got dry enough to mow that was my exercise. I did get the dishes done. I am SO glad I made deviled eggs earlier in the week. It is like a gift I gave myself I have not had to cook as much. I did cook my dinner.
I learned one of the buffet places we like is opening in our town on the first of June. I am not sure if I am ready to dine out yet. But it is good to know they are reopening now that is encouraging.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Out of the fog!
I realize in a few days it will be two months since hubby's passing. I am slowly coming out of the fog of grief at least some what. There has been much loss not just for me and this situation but everyone has lost something in this season. With summer approaching we have spring rains flood advisories in some areas. Sun only comes out a bit now and then.
Yesterday I made deviled eggs I am enjoying them today.
We had rain in the night I was up could not get to sleep, then went back to bed and slept well.
I am grateful for google for info. looking up addresses and phone numbers for places as I fill out forms, so glad I thought of that is saved me time digging for that in paperwork yea!
I put a branch on my new duster to make it longer, I used a branch I pruned off the plum tree last month. It worked great when I did some dusting in the basement. I also swept the stairs.
I have made regular dough rolls, I have retired the sour dough I decided I do not like the crust it is tougher.
Got the trash to the curb. I need to focus on healthy habits so I have been thinking on that. Got on the scales first time since Jan. I was relieved that it was with in five pounds of the previous number. Counting that as a victory with all that is going on. Stress eating pie in the night put blood sugar up into ack land I need to not do that! Pie is gone now it was the last piece.
Today I walked with a friend at the park before checking on the curtains, nope could not find the kind I wanted to get for the spare room. I was considering sewing them, fabric was practically bare or getting a flat sheet to use as fabric for it nope none in stock, and a book it was not in stock either. This was mid afternoon I usually go in the morning. It was extremely picked over. I did find a pair of much needed walking shoes. I did not go to the grocery department. I do have a turkey in the freezer I got during the holidays. I have been trying to just have meat once a day.
At walk - mart. Another grocery store store I was at the day before in the morning was fully stocked and no empty spaces that I could tell. My local market has been well stocked when I go there it has what I need. Meat toilet paper etc.
Today I walked with a friend at a park and we had a good talk. It was the first time I have been able to chat with a friend in person since the first of the year, except over the fence the back neighbor.
I made regular biscuits they turned out well, I am still trying to tweak a recipe to have good rolls for family gatherings.
Our county is beginning to open up slowly, businesses have to submit a post covid safety plan before reopening to the health department or where ever the officials have decided that hoops need to be jumped through before opening something about chock points and hence arrows on the floor that now one pays attention to I noticed today.
I turned down two invites to cafe's I am just not ready to do that yet, it will be good to have them work out the kinks in the new system first.
I wore my new cute bee print face mask today hand made not by me. Rain in the forecast tomorrow and possible flooding in some areas.
Yesterday I made deviled eggs I am enjoying them today.
We had rain in the night I was up could not get to sleep, then went back to bed and slept well.
I am grateful for google for info. looking up addresses and phone numbers for places as I fill out forms, so glad I thought of that is saved me time digging for that in paperwork yea!
I put a branch on my new duster to make it longer, I used a branch I pruned off the plum tree last month. It worked great when I did some dusting in the basement. I also swept the stairs.
I have made regular dough rolls, I have retired the sour dough I decided I do not like the crust it is tougher.
Got the trash to the curb. I need to focus on healthy habits so I have been thinking on that. Got on the scales first time since Jan. I was relieved that it was with in five pounds of the previous number. Counting that as a victory with all that is going on. Stress eating pie in the night put blood sugar up into ack land I need to not do that! Pie is gone now it was the last piece.
Today I walked with a friend at the park before checking on the curtains, nope could not find the kind I wanted to get for the spare room. I was considering sewing them, fabric was practically bare or getting a flat sheet to use as fabric for it nope none in stock, and a book it was not in stock either. This was mid afternoon I usually go in the morning. It was extremely picked over. I did find a pair of much needed walking shoes. I did not go to the grocery department. I do have a turkey in the freezer I got during the holidays. I have been trying to just have meat once a day.
At walk - mart. Another grocery store store I was at the day before in the morning was fully stocked and no empty spaces that I could tell. My local market has been well stocked when I go there it has what I need. Meat toilet paper etc.
Today I walked with a friend at a park and we had a good talk. It was the first time I have been able to chat with a friend in person since the first of the year, except over the fence the back neighbor.
I made regular biscuits they turned out well, I am still trying to tweak a recipe to have good rolls for family gatherings.
Our county is beginning to open up slowly, businesses have to submit a post covid safety plan before reopening to the health department or where ever the officials have decided that hoops need to be jumped through before opening something about chock points and hence arrows on the floor that now one pays attention to I noticed today.
I turned down two invites to cafe's I am just not ready to do that yet, it will be good to have them work out the kinks in the new system first.
I wore my new cute bee print face mask today hand made not by me. Rain in the forecast tomorrow and possible flooding in some areas.
Monday, May 18, 2020
Good Tears
I wept today cleansing tears that helped. I've had sinus issues they seemed to have cleared up. I tossed some old dog biscuits they were "fuzzy", felt better after I tossed the ones from last week.
We have had sun wind rain thunder and lightening for weather today a real mixed bag. Rain and maple seeds were falling at one point today. That storm went through pretty quickly.
I spent some time sorting through papers and receipts looking for some info. found what I was searching for yea! I purged a couple of planners and moved the pages around and am happy with that progress.
I did a couple of rounds of that between kitchen rounds and some shows I enjoy.
One thing I do not miss is too loud shows that I did not care for that hubby enjoyed.f I would go outside garden walk the dog and find other things to do. I have to remind my self to do my chores before I turn the tv on.
I watched church on TV you tube first thing this morning, that is one thing I like about this cv - 19 thing I can do that before anything else.
Seeds are not in yet it has been pretty cool at night here still for that.
With gardening season upon me. I have not been motivated to do projects other than knitting this spring.
I have gotten some terrible advice from a several people they said, "If you do not want to do some thing do not do it." Um that will not work, you have to pay the bills, and take a shower, fuel the rig, check oil in the lawn mower and use it, deal with paperwork. Some of the best advice I got was "to keep busy." For me staying active is better for me. It helps to keep my blood sugar down, improves my mood and I feel more productive which helps my outlook on life.
I read a chapter in my current book, and excited that my new one is a different topic but there are some things in it that I cannot apply with social distancing and the cv -19 isolation make it nearly impossible to work on relationships, group gatherings etc. so I will skip those chapters for now.
I realize that in two weeks will be half of the year over. So a mid year review is up soon. I am thinking what has been accomplished so far.
We have had sun wind rain thunder and lightening for weather today a real mixed bag. Rain and maple seeds were falling at one point today. That storm went through pretty quickly.
I spent some time sorting through papers and receipts looking for some info. found what I was searching for yea! I purged a couple of planners and moved the pages around and am happy with that progress.
I did a couple of rounds of that between kitchen rounds and some shows I enjoy.
One thing I do not miss is too loud shows that I did not care for that hubby enjoyed.f I would go outside garden walk the dog and find other things to do. I have to remind my self to do my chores before I turn the tv on.
I watched church on TV you tube first thing this morning, that is one thing I like about this cv - 19 thing I can do that before anything else.
Seeds are not in yet it has been pretty cool at night here still for that.
With gardening season upon me. I have not been motivated to do projects other than knitting this spring.
I have gotten some terrible advice from a several people they said, "If you do not want to do some thing do not do it." Um that will not work, you have to pay the bills, and take a shower, fuel the rig, check oil in the lawn mower and use it, deal with paperwork. Some of the best advice I got was "to keep busy." For me staying active is better for me. It helps to keep my blood sugar down, improves my mood and I feel more productive which helps my outlook on life.
I read a chapter in my current book, and excited that my new one is a different topic but there are some things in it that I cannot apply with social distancing and the cv -19 isolation make it nearly impossible to work on relationships, group gatherings etc. so I will skip those chapters for now.
I realize that in two weeks will be half of the year over. So a mid year review is up soon. I am thinking what has been accomplished so far.
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Tweaking The Plan
It is Free Day Friday, I have been working on getting my plan tweaked putting in the BWP Basic Week Plan, and RBR Room By Room Reminders to my bullet journal, and the specific zone room not just Do Zone but Do Kitchen Zone for example. I cleared the LZ Landing Zone by the kitchen door. PUPA Pick Up and Put Away happened.
I did some desk duty got the paper work snafu info. in the mail it had been corrected so now I have a whole new list of next step items to tackle over the next few weeks. Once day at a time one step at a time I can do this. I did a bit on the desk working at a more usable space a little bit each day.
I am working on a better budgeting system instead of just a spiral note book. Learning as I go.
I got the clean sheets back on the bed this morning. Had left overs for lunch. Shared some low sugar cooking ideas with a family member. I cook chicken in the crock pot outside on muggy days, using pizza sauce or other low sugar sauce, I've even made my own with Splenda or Stevia with cinnamon garlic & onion salt, cinnamon, lemon pepper and other favorite spices.
Made up some dog biscuits, I will freeze up most of this batch these are not bone shaped I just cut them up and broke them in to smaller pieces.
I went out to the garden after lunch and got the pink petunias planted and hung up on the plant stand, added the zucchini starts to the garden, moved the lavender and deep purple iris to the purple iris bed.
I took a hike in the field with the dog yesterday we both had fun in great weather.
We have rain in the forecast next day nearly each day so I am considering doing some sewing time will tell. I got a round dish cloth completed last night.
I did some desk duty got the paper work snafu info. in the mail it had been corrected so now I have a whole new list of next step items to tackle over the next few weeks. Once day at a time one step at a time I can do this. I did a bit on the desk working at a more usable space a little bit each day.
I am working on a better budgeting system instead of just a spiral note book. Learning as I go.
I got the clean sheets back on the bed this morning. Had left overs for lunch. Shared some low sugar cooking ideas with a family member. I cook chicken in the crock pot outside on muggy days, using pizza sauce or other low sugar sauce, I've even made my own with Splenda or Stevia with cinnamon garlic & onion salt, cinnamon, lemon pepper and other favorite spices.
Made up some dog biscuits, I will freeze up most of this batch these are not bone shaped I just cut them up and broke them in to smaller pieces.
I went out to the garden after lunch and got the pink petunias planted and hung up on the plant stand, added the zucchini starts to the garden, moved the lavender and deep purple iris to the purple iris bed.
I took a hike in the field with the dog yesterday we both had fun in great weather.
We have rain in the forecast next day nearly each day so I am considering doing some sewing time will tell. I got a round dish cloth completed last night.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Better Day
I am glad I am having a better day today. Got up in a some what better mood. That helped coffee black was good blood sugar was good. It was not raining and I stayed up took care of the last too floors that needed mopped and got the laundry current. Started on the dreaded paper work understanding that I did not have to do it all at once.
Got my Rx this week and getting out of the house was a good thing. Some mail that made me happy came a card and letter. I found a book at the store and I am excited to get to it's on being more creative focus on strengths, and fun and focus on purpose is some thing I am looking forward to.
I am watching a crafting video. I found a chocolate pie at the store it was what I wanted for mother's day I just had to wait. Got one new plastic plate and goes with the table cloth I found to change things up for the new season.
I got the back yard mowed yea! Swept up the seeds and got that done just before we got more rain. The seeds are easier to sweep when they are dry.
I got a flower marked down, and a mint plant got it in a planter, and some started seeds of zuchinni. Got the mint in a container, it is supposed to deter moles. Chewing gum helps to get rid of them I have heard so I got some of that also.
Got flea and tick stuff for the dog and I will put that on. Then we can walk in the field again and take a hike doing that.
I have some chicken thighs to cook up in the crock pot looking forward to that. Left over pizza sauce with be my "secret" bbq sauce. Smiling.
The two hospitals in our area are having a parade for support from one to the other apx. five miles apart. Traffic may be a snag during that time.
Sigh ... Desk day is under way I was going to pay on a bill, so will need to figure out some thing different. {I cannot get through on the phone.}
I got some file folders and need to figure out my system.
I think a JoAnn's excursion is in my future looking forward to that.
Worked on vacuuming bedrooms, done except for the spare bedroom. Might be today's mission. Rain clouds in our forecast rethinking the sandals I have on. I tossed some warn out shoes, got some fakeo Berkies love em but not so much on rainy days. Yesterday I got the back yard mowed.
I am enjoying the book I got in the markdown book bin so tickled to find books like that! Yea! This is a fun one, A Colorful Way of LIving by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard. How to be more create more do mor the Bera Bradely Way. It is a self help style and makes reference to using your strengths I read about in other books. I love the shiny colorful pages as well. I am a few chapters into this one. Had to put it down so I could savor it!
Got my Rx this week and getting out of the house was a good thing. Some mail that made me happy came a card and letter. I found a book at the store and I am excited to get to it's on being more creative focus on strengths, and fun and focus on purpose is some thing I am looking forward to.
I am watching a crafting video. I found a chocolate pie at the store it was what I wanted for mother's day I just had to wait. Got one new plastic plate and goes with the table cloth I found to change things up for the new season.
I got the back yard mowed yea! Swept up the seeds and got that done just before we got more rain. The seeds are easier to sweep when they are dry.
I got a flower marked down, and a mint plant got it in a planter, and some started seeds of zuchinni. Got the mint in a container, it is supposed to deter moles. Chewing gum helps to get rid of them I have heard so I got some of that also.
Got flea and tick stuff for the dog and I will put that on. Then we can walk in the field again and take a hike doing that.
I have some chicken thighs to cook up in the crock pot looking forward to that. Left over pizza sauce with be my "secret" bbq sauce. Smiling.
The two hospitals in our area are having a parade for support from one to the other apx. five miles apart. Traffic may be a snag during that time.
Sigh ... Desk day is under way I was going to pay on a bill, so will need to figure out some thing different. {I cannot get through on the phone.}
I got some file folders and need to figure out my system.
I think a JoAnn's excursion is in my future looking forward to that.
Worked on vacuuming bedrooms, done except for the spare bedroom. Might be today's mission. Rain clouds in our forecast rethinking the sandals I have on. I tossed some warn out shoes, got some fakeo Berkies love em but not so much on rainy days. Yesterday I got the back yard mowed.
I am enjoying the book I got in the markdown book bin so tickled to find books like that! Yea! This is a fun one, A Colorful Way of LIving by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard. How to be more create more do mor the Bera Bradely Way. It is a self help style and makes reference to using your strengths I read about in other books. I love the shiny colorful pages as well. I am a few chapters into this one. Had to put it down so I could savor it!
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Worst Day in 6 Weeks
Yesterday was the worst day I have had in six weeks. The paper work snafu is still unresolved. Ins. wants their form I cannot complete it till the other is resolved. Ack!
Thunder and lightening storms rolled through so the dog was no comfort because she was hiding in the interior main bathroom.
I could not go out and work in the yard, nor walk. Stuck inside I had to put on my big girl panties and deal with some paper work stuff, I have receipts to find one main one has been located. My new filing system is stuff in baskets basically non existent. Rolling my eyes.
Then I did some not fun stuff like cleaning the toilets, floors got mopped. I cried grief hit, I had issues from child hood crop up, and frustration of the cv - 19 stuff with life's snags, mix in hormones and riding the blood sugar roller coaster, biscuits that did not taste like I wanted My day was the pits in a word.
It was a D day think of words when you are Down in the Dumps, Discouraged, Despondent, Depressed, pretty much described how I felt.
Rain came down in sheets, lightening with loud claps of thunder were unsettling. The days I dread I suppose.
Well enough whining.
Thunder and lightening storms rolled through so the dog was no comfort because she was hiding in the interior main bathroom.
I could not go out and work in the yard, nor walk. Stuck inside I had to put on my big girl panties and deal with some paper work stuff, I have receipts to find one main one has been located. My new filing system is stuff in baskets basically non existent. Rolling my eyes.
Then I did some not fun stuff like cleaning the toilets, floors got mopped. I cried grief hit, I had issues from child hood crop up, and frustration of the cv - 19 stuff with life's snags, mix in hormones and riding the blood sugar roller coaster, biscuits that did not taste like I wanted My day was the pits in a word.
It was a D day think of words when you are Down in the Dumps, Discouraged, Despondent, Depressed, pretty much described how I felt.
Rain came down in sheets, lightening with loud claps of thunder were unsettling. The days I dread I suppose.
Well enough whining.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Rainbows
I went to the bank today, drive up banking is ok at one the other had a line out to the road worked out a different plan! One branch was closed.
Oh well I wanted to go to the thrift shop I missed the other day. Found a Bible and devo. and coloring books for adults. Not a wasted trip. The thrift shop was clean it is one of catholic charity ones, they had bananas for those who needed them. I ask for prayer while I was checking out. I knew they had a prayer team.
Something paperwork I have been waiting on did not come so I had to contact the company. It is a do over and frustrating not the end of the world but makes me be in a holding pattern.
I was able to get out in the garden and put nails in the plant stand, and hung up some hanging planters I had with onions in them. I got some of the volunteer sunflower plants in the ground. Dug out some herbs that grow like weeds lemon verbernia.
We had rain drops and maple tree seed falling at the same time, I swept off the deck and half of the patio and driveway. I still need to get to the outdoor kitchen area. I saw a double rain bow after the rain when the sun came back out.
Now that the storm has passed it is not so muggy outside. I got out the fan and the stool that it clamps to that helps. It was a good night for soup.
Got the volunteer apple tree seedlings planted in planters I was not using. The light rain is great for planting stuff. Got some flowers in the planter and put them on the hanging plant stand. I have one more container to put there.
Oh well I wanted to go to the thrift shop I missed the other day. Found a Bible and devo. and coloring books for adults. Not a wasted trip. The thrift shop was clean it is one of catholic charity ones, they had bananas for those who needed them. I ask for prayer while I was checking out. I knew they had a prayer team.
Something paperwork I have been waiting on did not come so I had to contact the company. It is a do over and frustrating not the end of the world but makes me be in a holding pattern.
I was able to get out in the garden and put nails in the plant stand, and hung up some hanging planters I had with onions in them. I got some of the volunteer sunflower plants in the ground. Dug out some herbs that grow like weeds lemon verbernia.
We had rain drops and maple tree seed falling at the same time, I swept off the deck and half of the patio and driveway. I still need to get to the outdoor kitchen area. I saw a double rain bow after the rain when the sun came back out.
Now that the storm has passed it is not so muggy outside. I got out the fan and the stool that it clamps to that helps. It was a good night for soup.
Got the volunteer apple tree seedlings planted in planters I was not using. The light rain is great for planting stuff. Got some flowers in the planter and put them on the hanging plant stand. I have one more container to put there.
Monday, May 11, 2020
Mother's Day
I am thinking of getting out in the Jeep, my daughter loves to hunt mushrooms I like to get in the woods. I am glad can do that this year at some point.
I have the good news to report that I had a good Mothers day, better than most. Got to see my daughter and grand daughter, and later her son, my grandson came by with a card. It was great to see them.
We talked had our favorite take out pizza no cafe's open here yet in our area. Weather was perfect for sitting outside enjoying the fresh air.
Took a walking tour of the yard, with grandson, and walked the dog around the block and talked.
I went to the thrift shop in the morning and was pleased to get a girls style pedal bike. I worked on getting my water bottle changed over to the newer bike, it had a book rack on it. Tires are good and I am pleased. Doing a ride last night helped my blood sugar this morning too. So it is good for me! Our daughter used it to ride with her daughter. They had fun doing that.
I oiled it got the check it out part done, granddaughter aired up the tires for me. The thrift shop said they let air out of the tires bc the bikes get stolen if they do not do that.
We dug up the sunflowers that came up volunteer and I have them soaking in water ready to plant today, I have some trees to plant as well. Some containers are ready for that I can use.
I need to pay attention to my daily stuff and regular routines.
I have the good news to report that I had a good Mothers day, better than most. Got to see my daughter and grand daughter, and later her son, my grandson came by with a card. It was great to see them.
We talked had our favorite take out pizza no cafe's open here yet in our area. Weather was perfect for sitting outside enjoying the fresh air.
Took a walking tour of the yard, with grandson, and walked the dog around the block and talked.
I went to the thrift shop in the morning and was pleased to get a girls style pedal bike. I worked on getting my water bottle changed over to the newer bike, it had a book rack on it. Tires are good and I am pleased. Doing a ride last night helped my blood sugar this morning too. So it is good for me! Our daughter used it to ride with her daughter. They had fun doing that.
I oiled it got the check it out part done, granddaughter aired up the tires for me. The thrift shop said they let air out of the tires bc the bikes get stolen if they do not do that.
We dug up the sunflowers that came up volunteer and I have them soaking in water ready to plant today, I have some trees to plant as well. Some containers are ready for that I can use.
I need to pay attention to my daily stuff and regular routines.
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Sat.
I have been to the Cattle Women's plant sale, I work my mask as required by state mandate. Saw a friends daughter while I was there. They were nearly sold out but I got a great deal on the plants I got. I was pleased that I remembered my empty containers from plants I had already put in the ground, the reused them. I asked if they wanted them bc the FFA place was closed bc of on line school that usually takes them. My granddaughter wants to help me in the garden so we can plant these when we do our next gardening session.
I did some weeding in the front yard instead of my walk today, got those weeds picked up. So glad to be making progress on the front yard now.
Sometimes it is two steps forward one step back. I finally got my phone plan changed over to unlimited everything yippie! No more running out of minutes at the end of the month. Glad I do not have to restrict my calls any longer. I still need to get a different phone but I can take time to get that figured out. New models are coming out all the time. Went to one line, it goes into effect at midnight. I changed the ringer also, it was time for a new one. The other one was such a reminder of when hubby would call I had to get a different one. Yea for success I tried last week to get the other phone off but they never called me back. I called them early so glad they were open and changed the account to get info. set up for me. My eight year old phone no longer needs replacement insurance! LOL!
The land fill is going to open Mon. here they will not take cash, cc or charge # only. So folks are able to get the stuff they cleaned up and loaded in their rigs can be hauled off. So I guess that is one more thing I will need to learn how to hook up & move the utility trailer. I used to drive 18 wheeler so I know I can drive it.
Library is take out here now, from what I understand you request a book, then drive up and they bring the books out to your car. Or e-book option.
I looked a bikes all but one was out of stock. After my spill on the boys style bike yesterday it got me thinking about a girls style one.
My leg is still sore and I have been doing shorter walks and have a limp.
Climbing in and out of the rigs is not helping. Sigh... but at least I do not have to do as much of that these days. Thinking on that this weekend.
I tried to order a piece of costume jewelry unsuccessful and that and the girls bikes were all out of stock except one style. Went to the store for something for Mothers day they did not have it, the other store was out as well. Might have it back in stock Mon. The kids have decided to come here for mom's day but I am not going to clean all day for it. I did not mow the front either it is not that bad.
Saw a friend while I was out sweeping seeds off, the driveway.
I did get laundry two loads folded and the dishes done as well as put away.
The pollen, ect. cotton in the air this week kind of irritating.
I did a 3 min. round on the desk this morning. Glad for that progress.
Got three rounds done in the yard two flower beds edged and around the bbq fire pit. The weather is great and it was good to get outside and get some vit. D. It was great to get outside in the fresh air. It helped me to stop a pouty mood because I was not getting my way!
I started some sour dough for some rolls cinnamon rolls with less sugar and no frosting. It is raising now.
I am enjoying a show that has an actor from a different show I am missing I suspect is in an extended break because of the cv -19 thing.
I did some weeding in the front yard instead of my walk today, got those weeds picked up. So glad to be making progress on the front yard now.
Sometimes it is two steps forward one step back. I finally got my phone plan changed over to unlimited everything yippie! No more running out of minutes at the end of the month. Glad I do not have to restrict my calls any longer. I still need to get a different phone but I can take time to get that figured out. New models are coming out all the time. Went to one line, it goes into effect at midnight. I changed the ringer also, it was time for a new one. The other one was such a reminder of when hubby would call I had to get a different one. Yea for success I tried last week to get the other phone off but they never called me back. I called them early so glad they were open and changed the account to get info. set up for me. My eight year old phone no longer needs replacement insurance! LOL!
The land fill is going to open Mon. here they will not take cash, cc or charge # only. So folks are able to get the stuff they cleaned up and loaded in their rigs can be hauled off. So I guess that is one more thing I will need to learn how to hook up & move the utility trailer. I used to drive 18 wheeler so I know I can drive it.
Library is take out here now, from what I understand you request a book, then drive up and they bring the books out to your car. Or e-book option.
I looked a bikes all but one was out of stock. After my spill on the boys style bike yesterday it got me thinking about a girls style one.
My leg is still sore and I have been doing shorter walks and have a limp.
Climbing in and out of the rigs is not helping. Sigh... but at least I do not have to do as much of that these days. Thinking on that this weekend.
I tried to order a piece of costume jewelry unsuccessful and that and the girls bikes were all out of stock except one style. Went to the store for something for Mothers day they did not have it, the other store was out as well. Might have it back in stock Mon. The kids have decided to come here for mom's day but I am not going to clean all day for it. I did not mow the front either it is not that bad.
Saw a friend while I was out sweeping seeds off, the driveway.
I did get laundry two loads folded and the dishes done as well as put away.
The pollen, ect. cotton in the air this week kind of irritating.
I did a 3 min. round on the desk this morning. Glad for that progress.
Got three rounds done in the yard two flower beds edged and around the bbq fire pit. The weather is great and it was good to get outside and get some vit. D. It was great to get outside in the fresh air. It helped me to stop a pouty mood because I was not getting my way!
I started some sour dough for some rolls cinnamon rolls with less sugar and no frosting. It is raising now.
I am enjoying a show that has an actor from a different show I am missing I suspect is in an extended break because of the cv -19 thing.
Thursday, May 07, 2020
New
Time for a new one. I have been thinking how to improve my daily plan. I misplaced my list of daily items I had on a sticky note I moved from page to page. I had put it on a book mark and it was in the back of my bullet journal. I guess I just needed a break. I was hit or miss on some things like dusting. Occupied with some outside things, projects like digging out some rooms. Getting donations loaded and out of here.
I am glad that I have more to do in reference to the daily spiff in various rooms in the main part of the house. It is good to see that the living room is tolerable. Surfaces are not stacked high with stuff. The dining room it tolerable, the dishes are under control now that helps.
I got back on track with daily scripture reading so that helps. I am tweaking things routines and planning. I need to get back to the sewing project I started last month putting hems on the scarves I cut out.
Gardening and out side progress has been made. I was a bit down in the dumps because of the weather yesterday. I knew I needed to get up and do some thing, so I headed out to sweep more seeds on the concrete I swept off the driveway, got the carport, and patio freed of more seeds. I had a whole new perspective by the time I was done. The fresh air helped and changed my whole perspective changed.
I am accepting the idea of being home for Mother's Day, I will make the jello salad I want. We have planned the take out we want from a favorite pizza place. We will need a veg. I can do that.
I understand now that my daughter and I need to work on our skills of cooking over the open flame it is a bit more tricky than cooking on the stove.
It is also amazing what a good nights sleep and rest can do for our perspective.
My son let me know that the hanging frames for the 5 drawer filing cabinet I gave him. He was pleased to get that set up.
Youngest granddaughter is having a sleep over with her other granny. I am happy for them.
I am also happy to see my old fashioned yellow roses are in bloom it is fun to get out and smell them this time of year.
I am glad that I have more to do in reference to the daily spiff in various rooms in the main part of the house. It is good to see that the living room is tolerable. Surfaces are not stacked high with stuff. The dining room it tolerable, the dishes are under control now that helps.
I got back on track with daily scripture reading so that helps. I am tweaking things routines and planning. I need to get back to the sewing project I started last month putting hems on the scarves I cut out.
Gardening and out side progress has been made. I was a bit down in the dumps because of the weather yesterday. I knew I needed to get up and do some thing, so I headed out to sweep more seeds on the concrete I swept off the driveway, got the carport, and patio freed of more seeds. I had a whole new perspective by the time I was done. The fresh air helped and changed my whole perspective changed.
I am accepting the idea of being home for Mother's Day, I will make the jello salad I want. We have planned the take out we want from a favorite pizza place. We will need a veg. I can do that.
I understand now that my daughter and I need to work on our skills of cooking over the open flame it is a bit more tricky than cooking on the stove.
It is also amazing what a good nights sleep and rest can do for our perspective.
My son let me know that the hanging frames for the 5 drawer filing cabinet I gave him. He was pleased to get that set up.
Youngest granddaughter is having a sleep over with her other granny. I am happy for them.
I am also happy to see my old fashioned yellow roses are in bloom it is fun to get out and smell them this time of year.
Don't fall for this...
Scammers are asking for google play cards, amazon gift cards and other types of cards they can get your account info. from them. After doing a quick google search I read of tons of ways that scammers are attempting to get money and or account info. they even do it with aarp and medicade medicare cards from what I understand.
That is one of the reasons I do not go for the curb side pick up order with an app. purchase many are using these days. Friends and family have used these. One person said they put in the order then it said that would not be delivered for two weeks instead of saying it was out of stock on Amazon they charged the card and the person was stuck waiting. Luckily it was a small order of a book and not urgently needed food items.
From what I understand our local Joann's store is open for retail business I do not need anything but will be checking this out after I decide if when I am doing curtains.
I am so over this lock down waiting for re opening sigh. I considered putting in the title line of this post Fire The Gov of Washington state is so diverse heavily populated in the Seattle area, We are in a rural area and on the other side of the state.
A storm has passed through with off and on rain, effected some tech stuff I could not listen to a Bible Study on line. sigh oh well.
Dear grand daughter youngest was here today doing home work again. To stormy to do much else any way. I am glad she is a good sport about it. She is looking forward to planting more seeds when the weather shapes up but it is cold here again.
I did get the driveway and the patio swept today, but will need it again soon.
That is one of the reasons I do not go for the curb side pick up order with an app. purchase many are using these days. Friends and family have used these. One person said they put in the order then it said that would not be delivered for two weeks instead of saying it was out of stock on Amazon they charged the card and the person was stuck waiting. Luckily it was a small order of a book and not urgently needed food items.
From what I understand our local Joann's store is open for retail business I do not need anything but will be checking this out after I decide if when I am doing curtains.
I am so over this lock down waiting for re opening sigh. I considered putting in the title line of this post Fire The Gov of Washington state is so diverse heavily populated in the Seattle area, We are in a rural area and on the other side of the state.
A storm has passed through with off and on rain, effected some tech stuff I could not listen to a Bible Study on line. sigh oh well.
Dear grand daughter youngest was here today doing home work again. To stormy to do much else any way. I am glad she is a good sport about it. She is looking forward to planting more seeds when the weather shapes up but it is cold here again.
I did get the driveway and the patio swept today, but will need it again soon.
Wednesday, May 06, 2020
Thrive
Speaking of mail I went out to water so it would cool down a bit when the breeze came through the open window. I noticed the box on the step the Federal Express left. It was not my address or name on the box. So I tracked down the owners. Knocked on the doors of two houses no answer. Then another one the addresses were not matching, but name did so I rang theirs yep it was their box. I told them it was on my front step. I put it on the edge of the drive way and stood back while they picked it up.
I was up in the night so rested this morning a bit and I am watching the rain it is good for the plants. I love hearing it. I got the air conditioning going to test it out to make sure that is was running okay do not need it but good to know it came on okay. It was warm enough yesterday to need it but I had not checked it out and did not turn it on. Hubby always did a priming thing I helped with. I made sure that the breaker was on and the unit came on and added water to the pump thing like he did and that was in the on position. I can check that off my list. Neighbors have been running their air conditioning for a while. We have a big tree with more shade and I have not really needed it until yesterday.
I read a thing that said where you write down favorite praise and worship songs I did not know the names of mine so I listened to that and Thrive came on by Casting Crowns that is one of mine. I started my list! After listening to some prophetic preaching hearing that music felt like soaking. It was good for me.
It is good for me to change my focus and remember what helps me to thrive and times when I felt like I was thriving, and what makes the garden thrive. Instead of focusing on things not getting done, or not checked off my list.
There are baby apples, plums, and small cherries growing on the trees in the yard. Onions are putting on new sets plus the yellow roses are blooming now. It is a good time to think about planting the seeds. My grand daughter is excited to help with that.
This grand daughter is thriving now, she is excited about seeing friends from her class and teacher on zoom now that she figured that out. Some tech. things to help with her home work are coming. Answered prayers!
I was up in the night so rested this morning a bit and I am watching the rain it is good for the plants. I love hearing it. I got the air conditioning going to test it out to make sure that is was running okay do not need it but good to know it came on okay. It was warm enough yesterday to need it but I had not checked it out and did not turn it on. Hubby always did a priming thing I helped with. I made sure that the breaker was on and the unit came on and added water to the pump thing like he did and that was in the on position. I can check that off my list. Neighbors have been running their air conditioning for a while. We have a big tree with more shade and I have not really needed it until yesterday.
I read a thing that said where you write down favorite praise and worship songs I did not know the names of mine so I listened to that and Thrive came on by Casting Crowns that is one of mine. I started my list! After listening to some prophetic preaching hearing that music felt like soaking. It was good for me.
It is good for me to change my focus and remember what helps me to thrive and times when I felt like I was thriving, and what makes the garden thrive. Instead of focusing on things not getting done, or not checked off my list.
There are baby apples, plums, and small cherries growing on the trees in the yard. Onions are putting on new sets plus the yellow roses are blooming now. It is a good time to think about planting the seeds. My grand daughter is excited to help with that.
This grand daughter is thriving now, she is excited about seeing friends from her class and teacher on zoom now that she figured that out. Some tech. things to help with her home work are coming. Answered prayers!
Tuesday, May 05, 2020
Progress
Yesterday I got the back yard mowed we had great weather. I got the carport cleaned up swept and it looks better.
My daughter and grand daughter came we used the fire pit and grilled burgers. Weather is not supposed to be great this weekend.
It was so great to see my youngest granddaughter excited about the herbs we planted and showing them to her mom and giving her the tour of the yard.
We had burgers, veg. and some mores.
I moved the chair protectors that go under the desks and vacuumed the spare bedroom. Trash is at the curb, dishes are done and I have made up a loaf of sour bread dough.
Woke up thinking of a better way to organize some of the papers receipts in a planner I found while cleaning in the office.
I was able to get the donations delivered today they have a sign stating that you need to stay in your car and they will unload donations. I did not know of this change and had some items in the back seat bagged up and a loose dog in there and some items in the truck under the bed cover locked in. So I asked if I could unload if I put on a mask and they stood back. They said that was okay. I asked if the retail store was open they said no.
I did better at the sour dough today.
It was good to see my son today when he stopped by for a few minutes.
I tried to order something I wanted for mother's day but they were not taking orders via phone. Sigh. Oh well on with other things.
It helps with the better weather as we find ways to enjoy the fresh air, being in a more rural setting that is easier here, if we see others walking on the street we just cross to the other side.
I have heard that mail is like the holiday's because every one is ordering stuff on line. I have not done mail ordering this spring.
We have wind advisory's in our forecast here in the next 24 hours. not looking forward to that. I was remembering in the word where the wind was how the Holy Spirit was described as like a mighty roaring wind. The seeds are leaving the tree and rain is in the forecast.
I had a good day today that is really good news. I have a response that is working when people ask how I am doing I say I have good days and bad days like everyone else.
My daughter and grand daughter came we used the fire pit and grilled burgers. Weather is not supposed to be great this weekend.
It was so great to see my youngest granddaughter excited about the herbs we planted and showing them to her mom and giving her the tour of the yard.
We had burgers, veg. and some mores.
I moved the chair protectors that go under the desks and vacuumed the spare bedroom. Trash is at the curb, dishes are done and I have made up a loaf of sour bread dough.
Woke up thinking of a better way to organize some of the papers receipts in a planner I found while cleaning in the office.
I was able to get the donations delivered today they have a sign stating that you need to stay in your car and they will unload donations. I did not know of this change and had some items in the back seat bagged up and a loose dog in there and some items in the truck under the bed cover locked in. So I asked if I could unload if I put on a mask and they stood back. They said that was okay. I asked if the retail store was open they said no.
I did better at the sour dough today.
It was good to see my son today when he stopped by for a few minutes.
I tried to order something I wanted for mother's day but they were not taking orders via phone. Sigh. Oh well on with other things.
It helps with the better weather as we find ways to enjoy the fresh air, being in a more rural setting that is easier here, if we see others walking on the street we just cross to the other side.
I have heard that mail is like the holiday's because every one is ordering stuff on line. I have not done mail ordering this spring.
We have wind advisory's in our forecast here in the next 24 hours. not looking forward to that. I was remembering in the word where the wind was how the Holy Spirit was described as like a mighty roaring wind. The seeds are leaving the tree and rain is in the forecast.
I had a good day today that is really good news. I have a response that is working when people ask how I am doing I say I have good days and bad days like everyone else.
Monday, May 04, 2020
Struggles
Yesterday was not a good day for me. It was a struggle. I was frustrated on a number of levels. Mostly about not making progress and none of it is my fault. It is things beyond my control. Covid -19 and other delays still working on paper work and things I thought would be done by now are not.
I did get donations loaded to deliver the thrift shop looked on line said it is open. I was going to do that yesterday but had to bathe the dog because she rolled in something very stinky. [I suspect that is was cat poo.] That took up the afternoon by the time I was done they were closed because they close early. Had to dry the dog. That lead to another task had to do up some wash.
Went out for a walk and it was raining. So we just went to the corner.
She was still a bit damp so I dried her off some more with the blow dryer.
The one pastor I enjoyed on you tube, I had not seen in a while I learned passed away a couple of years ago. That explained why I had not seen hi lately. I cried it hit me hard, I was processing that it hit me close to home in that place in my mind of the loss this spring. Singing and praise helps.
I had to change my focus and thing of some positive things got the living room vacuumed. I baked up some cookies and actually cooked my dinner. I picked up the branches that I pruned off the other day. Got to the dusting first thing this morning glad for that progress.
I got my daily reading done in the word and weekly Bible study lesson read. That helps to have better things to think on.
I went to deliver the donations, I had a low tire on the truck the gauge on the dash came on with a warning, so stopped by the tire shop and got that taken care of. They were open.
Went to the thrift shop but it was locked and closed so I just walked the dog in the parking lot. I stopped by the book store and looked they were closed also,well as most of the the rest of the businesses on main street.
The dog was joyous because we stopped at the dog park it was open we walked and one other person was there their dog had been swimming! Looked like a golden doodle.
I got the back yard mowed and cleaned up the rose arbor some more and cleaned up the carport. So the yard is looking better.
I did get donations loaded to deliver the thrift shop looked on line said it is open. I was going to do that yesterday but had to bathe the dog because she rolled in something very stinky. [I suspect that is was cat poo.] That took up the afternoon by the time I was done they were closed because they close early. Had to dry the dog. That lead to another task had to do up some wash.
Went out for a walk and it was raining. So we just went to the corner.
She was still a bit damp so I dried her off some more with the blow dryer.
The one pastor I enjoyed on you tube, I had not seen in a while I learned passed away a couple of years ago. That explained why I had not seen hi lately. I cried it hit me hard, I was processing that it hit me close to home in that place in my mind of the loss this spring. Singing and praise helps.
I had to change my focus and thing of some positive things got the living room vacuumed. I baked up some cookies and actually cooked my dinner. I picked up the branches that I pruned off the other day. Got to the dusting first thing this morning glad for that progress.
I got my daily reading done in the word and weekly Bible study lesson read. That helps to have better things to think on.
I went to deliver the donations, I had a low tire on the truck the gauge on the dash came on with a warning, so stopped by the tire shop and got that taken care of. They were open.
Went to the thrift shop but it was locked and closed so I just walked the dog in the parking lot. I stopped by the book store and looked they were closed also,well as most of the the rest of the businesses on main street.
The dog was joyous because we stopped at the dog park it was open we walked and one other person was there their dog had been swimming! Looked like a golden doodle.
I got the back yard mowed and cleaned up the rose arbor some more and cleaned up the carport. So the yard is looking better.
Saturday, May 02, 2020
Doing what helps.
I have been playing with my jewelry, got some necklaces untangled and sorting out some of the items that were hubby's and moved those.
After gardening yesterday I need to limber up. My b. s. [blood sugar] was up today so I got on the stationary bike before day light and did my exercise.
I had the opportunity to embrace some retreat time just me and pray got some praise music on after listening to a prophetic minister I enjoy. It reminded me a word I felt like I got from the Lord when all the things with hubby was going on just before he died. It was like I saw God's hand reach down and lift the darkness. People thought it was just for me but I think it is for more than me. Especially in light of all that has happened in the past few weeks.
Any way praise music is helping me and I am singing again now. Smile! Dancing a bit too. Praying for a plan to move forward with my life and trusting him to fulfill his promises to me.
Pro. 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths.
Some things are changing here not a lot but I am considering some things. Somethings to learn. Things I have dreamed of doing. For not I am getting things changed over after hubby passed and taking care of that seems to be a lot of hurry up and wait.
After gardening yesterday I need to limber up. My b. s. [blood sugar] was up today so I got on the stationary bike before day light and did my exercise.
I had the opportunity to embrace some retreat time just me and pray got some praise music on after listening to a prophetic minister I enjoy. It reminded me a word I felt like I got from the Lord when all the things with hubby was going on just before he died. It was like I saw God's hand reach down and lift the darkness. People thought it was just for me but I think it is for more than me. Especially in light of all that has happened in the past few weeks.
Any way praise music is helping me and I am singing again now. Smile! Dancing a bit too. Praying for a plan to move forward with my life and trusting him to fulfill his promises to me.
Pro. 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths.
Some things are changing here not a lot but I am considering some things. Somethings to learn. Things I have dreamed of doing. For not I am getting things changed over after hubby passed and taking care of that seems to be a lot of hurry up and wait.
Friday, May 01, 2020
Five Minutes!
Do you have five minutes? I am amazed in what I can get done in five minutes or less. After a busy day yesterday a quiet one today was good to do a bit of catching up on inside things with the rain in the morning it was great to wash sheets, get the kitchen spiffed up and do a bit of cooking. Sweep the floor and the steps to the basement off.
It stopped raining a bit after lunch and I took the dog for a walk and got on the exercise bike. After a bit of stress eating.
Did some e-paperwork and found some progress on it. It feels like a holding pattern and I must admit I am frustrated in the process.
We live on the border of another state and across the river they will begin reopening some of the things, in our state it is going to be announced the plan tomorrow and the will probably be an extension for a couple more weeks at least maybe even longer. We are on the other more rural side of the worst part of the the epidemic so the guidelines seem more for the big city. School will go until June 19th. Kids are beginning to adjust from what I can tell. Granddaughter is doing homework when she is here.
Some people with various personalities, and situations are reacting differently for various reasons. Some are more social than others. I am not as social as some and have enjoyed the break and being home for the first couple of weeks any way. It helped that it is garden season has begun.
Sewing did not happy yet today. I did get out in the garden for a bit of weeding, I pruned the roses but the deck steps this morning when the rain had weighted down some branches low enough to be what I call face slappers. The sun did come out in the afternoon after our walk and before the second round of gardening. I picked up the branches and weeds got them in the wheel borrow.
Getting the living room picked up and spiffed helped to get some extra blankets sorted and the weather will be getting warmer so I will not need as many of them.
Seeing the counter cleared help and I was peaceful after my walk. It was great to see the dogwood trees in bloom and smell the lilacs.
It stopped raining a bit after lunch and I took the dog for a walk and got on the exercise bike. After a bit of stress eating.
Did some e-paperwork and found some progress on it. It feels like a holding pattern and I must admit I am frustrated in the process.
We live on the border of another state and across the river they will begin reopening some of the things, in our state it is going to be announced the plan tomorrow and the will probably be an extension for a couple more weeks at least maybe even longer. We are on the other more rural side of the worst part of the the epidemic so the guidelines seem more for the big city. School will go until June 19th. Kids are beginning to adjust from what I can tell. Granddaughter is doing homework when she is here.
Some people with various personalities, and situations are reacting differently for various reasons. Some are more social than others. I am not as social as some and have enjoyed the break and being home for the first couple of weeks any way. It helped that it is garden season has begun.
Sewing did not happy yet today. I did get out in the garden for a bit of weeding, I pruned the roses but the deck steps this morning when the rain had weighted down some branches low enough to be what I call face slappers. The sun did come out in the afternoon after our walk and before the second round of gardening. I picked up the branches and weeds got them in the wheel borrow.
Getting the living room picked up and spiffed helped to get some extra blankets sorted and the weather will be getting warmer so I will not need as many of them.
Seeing the counter cleared help and I was peaceful after my walk. It was great to see the dogwood trees in bloom and smell the lilacs.
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