Having an early soak cuz the boss is going on vaca so I've gotta be in the office 2.5 hours early ... all next week. Status = oy vay! :blink: :blink:

What a thoughtful gesture.....

Enjoying the last of my little mini holiday staycation just chillin in mi casa this morning after getting up at the crack of dawn to take sunrise wildflower pictures listening to old music visiting memories and places I haven't visited in awhile and watching an uninvited albeit welcome visitor (fluffy kitty) on my patio with a lovely cup of tea. Its good to be the queen.

Going through the movie and tv threads for suggestions on what to watch tonight.

:poc-cool:

Going to drop in on Orema and help her select a psycho thriller for us to watch.
*grin*

Cooler (finally) and able to think again about stuff other than how to get cool and sillyness. Hey, ho, back to the studying... :-}

Weekend Woo-woo
 

It's going to snow, so I'm getting the studded tires put on tomorrow.

Other than that, it's R-n-R time (hanging out with a dear friend, maybe a drive to a fav destination for fun times).

Oh, and sleeping in late: I need some down time and lots of beauty sleep.

Sunday afternoon into late Monday evening woo-woo
 

I've basically done nothing today, because yesterday I did a whole lot:

-- cleaned the house

-- hand-washed and dried the dishes and put them away

-- made salads to take to work for my lunch every day this week

Things yet to do:

-- trim my hair a skosh, then put some hair color gloss on and deep condition my curly locks

-- spend time in the bath tub, soaking in bubbles

-- give myself a facial with special face cleansers and creamy moisturizers

-- choose what I will wear tomorrow

-- fix a light supper; maybe have some cookies or small slice of cake

-- drink more water and carrot juice and herbal tea

Today I felt lucky to come across a traveling blog which gives you some good ideas on what to see or what you need to do when you go, places to stay, etc.

LINK to blog ~~>>>>>> The Traveling Geek <dot> Com.

Paula Poundstone on NPR's News Quiz Show (WW, DTM!)
 

I am resting after a very long day at work, but I had a great day, mostly because the weather was reasonable, people were happy, and a long time friend was on campus today, plus I listened to some great episodes of....

NPR's Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me!


OMG, did you know that this podcast has been around for about 30 years now? I laughed so hard, many times, today. LOLOL.

Now it's time for bed.

zZzZZZzzzZZZZzzzz

:moonstars:

Next time just...:callme:

I'm feel anxiety creeping in tonight about what might happen tomorrow (do I lose my job or will we get to keep forging ahead at work). But I spent time on the phone with my mom today and she's convinced that the covid 19 virus is an airborne disease (she's 80+ years old, 53 years of working as an RN in a variety of capacity). It was good to hear her voice, she told me the same too. I know I can only adapt and keep evolving and take each day as it comes, even if it's only moment by moment. I sure do hope I can sleep tonight...

:moonstars:

<<<<<<~~ I had a very busy day today: I deep cleaned my studio, moved a few things around, bought a new vacuum because my light duty vacuum just wasn't cleaning the carpets good enough, then vacuumed and mopped the wood floors with Murphy's Oil Soap. Then waited for my banking appt by phone, and got that done. Then I baked a little Sicilian pizza in my tiny, tiny oven. LOL, it was real good. I know I should not have pizza, but I will find ways to work off the big appetite I had today, during the rest of this week.

Right now, though, I'm seriously tired and I'm camped out in my biggo Momma's chair, just reading and reflecting on all the things that went down in the world today and thankful that so far, I am well and glad to be home (safe and sound).

<<<<<~~ My day will get underway in a short bit.

I slept in, just made a veggie stir fry for breakfast, I'm sipping on breakfast tea that is herbal, and today I plan to continue working on deep cleaning my studio apt. What I mean by that is that it's almost one year now that I moved to my beautiful studio. I still have boxed contents from my prior, much larger, living quarters that I am going through and deciding if I keep it or toss it (to the donation box, nearby). I plan to wade through the last of all the unboxed contents today, then take a break and reflect on everything I plan to have accomplished today, just to make sure I've ticked off every item on my check-list before I turn my attention to other dire important matters (the two tests and studying for them, so I pass both tests with 80% or better score).

<<<<<<~~ Feeling steady, acting slowly, remaining focused. :hk28:

<<<<<<<~~~ just read and listened to daily news updates and find myself more worried than ever, as if that could even be possible right now.

I was just saying "WTF" when I read that Kushner (that POS, just like everyone else in their family tree :| ) stands to benefit from that so-called straw company i read about on POLITICO.

Late last night I got the 'cheerful' email from my state's unemployment agency, telling me it will literally be weeks, if not months, before they can issue a check to provide life sustaining support, in the barest of ways. Worse, that biggo stimulus bill that people are supposed to get big one-time checks? Those won't roll until after late September, maybe even in October.

**** silent scream ****

It's unbelievable the horse-shit the current administration and their family and 'family' of 'friends' is getting away with. So UN-F ^ C K ing-beLIEvable. Upset does not even describe how I feel.

OMG, now to find something to cheer myself up (somehow). :(

<<<<<~~ I had a very busy day, today. Is finally home, resting in my big ole mama chair, feet propped up, getting ready to binge on a bunch of British crime drama series episodes. Had some dinner a bit ago. Now to relax, and enjoy the rest of the evening.

:hk20:

<<<<<~~~ I'm finally able to sit down and relax. I learned a new method to help me relax, something my therapist taught to me: Mindfulness meditation exercises and gazing at beautiful pillow clouds in the sky, was the medicine I needed tonight.

:hk28:

Tonight I am appreciating life and feeling gratitude for all the positive experiences that have come my way.

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I managed to survive an especially trying day…..

It started with someone knocking on my door at 6am 😳 I was up but didn’t need to be up up until 7ish since I go into work later on weekends….

Got to work only to find the receptionist had called out of work and I was wearing non official scrubs anticipating my boss not being in. But she came in to cover the absent receptionist…..

Then we realized by 9:10 that the provider was apparently a no show…. We had to shuffle things around and arrange for virtual visits and send away anyone who needed hands on care until a replacement was found.

And finally… I had my first person pass out on me while I drew their blood. And I specifically asked him before hand because he was somewhat gingery. He assured he had an aversion to needles but did NOT faint……. Till today.


I’m not sure if the solar eclipse has created flares or a vortex, but things have been mightyyyy strange at work lately. Just sayin….

Sunday Woo Woo ❤️
 

I’m ready for work today and looking forward to time with my honey and our grand baby, over the next few days. She’s so adorably cute.

Hey hey hey, today is Saturday 🙂‍↔️
 

Gotta work today but will be home later. Right now I’m just slowly getting ready (having a small snack — raspberries and a handful of roasted peanuts) and listening to a long playlist of songs from yesteryear. :balloon:

I’m strongly considering a segue in my career. I’ve been looking at programs for radiology technologist.
I have SOME credits to put towards it, but otherwise it’s almost like starting over in my career. Scary…but also very enticing….

<<<<<~~~~~ still in bed, but will have to get up to make more coffee and make breakfast (scrambled eggs with smoked Gouda, avocado on naan). At least I don’t have clients until this afternoon. Will get dressed later but enjoy the sunrise and binge on reading posts here.

:bow:

✨🥎🧡🎉✨
 

<<<<<<<~~~~. Has been mesmerized by favorite baseball team

<<<<<<<~~~~. Was going to go up to Seattle to watch my baseball team play against the Mariners but Amtrak wanted way too much money for a round trip and cheap seats at the T-mobile sports field was too much too. So … I will just do pay-per-view streaming to watch the game today.

In other news(lol): I noticed that road rage drivers are finally getting the much deserved attention they need. There was a 60+ year old driver who stalked a racing motorcycle driver and he nearly killed the motorcyclist out on the “sunset highway” that goes up the west hills toward the zoo. I’m pretty sure that road rage driver won’t be trying to kill anyone ever again. He’s still in jail on his way to prison.

Status Update
 

Sorting out my goodbye furniture. I am getting rid of a few pieces of furniture to make room for new. I have a china cabinet, glider chair and a very long office desk... alll gotta go. I saw a nice wooden table that I like and it will fit more of my collection and a smaller comfy chair to replace that glider which is quite large. I don't need the other desk as I am using a smaller one that takes up less room. All of it is being picked up by the Salvation Army to give away or sell as they please. Be glad when it is sorted.

<<<<<<<~~~~ I am terribly sensitized to the traumatic results of the election earlier this month. I don’t watch any news anymore (for now) but come across stuff online, once in a while.

To compound my heavy hearted sadness is the fact that two dear friends of mine have passed away and there are a couple family members/dear friends who might not live much longer due to health issues. (w)(w)(w)


Right now, I just keep my focus on making it through the day at work (which is a HUGE challenge — they voted for you know who). I still have bills to pay each month, student loan payments from hell, and a couple years of car payments.

Going forward, each day, instead of my old habit of reading national news, I go to the gym early (before I go to work) and exercise for two hours based on goals I set with my gym coach. On my days off, I attend pool aerobics or do the Zumba dance class, then treat myself to a soak in the jacuzzi.

Also, the holidays are ruined for me. I’ve canceled my views on holidays that most people celebrate and will now only entertain having a “holiday” (of my own making) that I use to reward myself for achievements that bring peace and joy to my life.

I just learned about the Left and Right Twix thing. I had no idea. Have I been under a rock or is this not common knowledge?

I’m still in my night gown and slippers but I need to get up and go grocery shopping and check in at the gym today : I have a meeting with my exercise coach. :balloon:

Status Update
 

All my gifts and cards are done for Xmas except my gf's. I have to wait and find out who she is and what she wants.