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Tonight there is a frost warning so today we figured we'd better bring in items we had in the garage like, extra soda, bottle water, etc etc! It took us a good chunk of the day with figuring out where to put it all once we got it into the house! All I can say is we must of hit one hell of a sale on soda, it's lined up like cord wood! Same with bottled water, but I know the sale price is always the same 2/$5.

While Mary stored the stuff in the house, I stayed in the garage, cut up boxes, swept, hauled cardboard out to the recycle bin.Then I re-arranged and took inventory of paper toweling, t-paper, etc etc. That garage resembles a mini Costco...LOL

Purged my bedroom closet. Putting those things aside till I purge other closet, cedar chest, and dresser drawers.

I decided that enough time had passed today that I should sign up for notification when my ballot is accepted. Surprisingly, I was told that it was already accepted on the 28th! Pretty quick turnaround, glad to know that this one’s in the bank.

I didn't eat any bread and I stuck to small portions, which sometimes is really hard for me to do because I'm an emotional eater.

On Sunday's, I generally set aside time to investigate places to visit while on vacation. Rico and I plan on taking a once-in-a-lifetime vacation to a Mediterranean destination, in the near future. Today, like most always, I daydream about us visiting Santorini. :stillheart:

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Today
 

Went grocery shopping after I worked for 1/2 hr. to brush off my van. Stood in line for another 1/2 hr to get in the store (Walmart). Bought some treats for my wonderful neighbors just cause. Watched a lot of tv and chatted a bit.

Food prep for the week
 

I put together pint jars of refrigerator oatmeal for the week. I also made a big pot of vegetarian jambalaya for dinners for the week, and prepped homemade lentil burgers for lunches. I'm not vegetarian, but I'm trying to incorporate more vegetable meals into my routine. I also chopped and prepped veggies to eat with these meals.
Then I folded laundry, so all my laundry is clean. Now the house is clean, the food is prepped, the dishes are done, and I get to relax. I did all that work while playing music and dancing and singing along, so I had some fun, too.
Also, I have a job interview this week. I don't know if I want the new job, but it's nice for them to be interested in me.

I booked 4 day weekends through out most of this coming summer. It will be nice to have extended time off to relax with Rico or get a few days too for myself.

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I found time to get my weekly household chores done; then I went on a 13 mile bicycle ride; then I made a big batch of coconut milk-mixed berry protein shake drinks (for the work week); and made an appt with our CPA to file an amended tax return, since the new stimulus package allows for tax credit on last years unemployment and stimulus funds. It is a bummer that I have to dish out another C-note for CPA fees, but at least I will get a better tax refund once our CPA files my amended return.

I got a bunch of things I am going to work on today, including a months-long crafting project I start working on before summer gets underway, because it is an art project I make for each person in my life that I interact with at work or in my private life. It takes months to get it done, so it's ready by the time the late fall holiday season comes around.

I will most likely go for a bicycle ride today too, because the weather will be warmer than it has been, since last year.

And, then sometime late today, I will go pick up my Honey from his chemo appt and ferry us to his house for some R&R time together.

Today I completed the patchwork in the upstairs bathroom from the remodel I did last weekend. I also removed the downstairs vanity and sink so I could patch behind it before installing the new one. I washed the exterior of the house. And I went on a 3-mile hike before getting dinner and watching a movie with a friend.

Did a little house work
Cleaned up some bookmarks before son got here
Watched grandson while his dad worked on TV and computer
Took care of some laundry
Spent some quality time with Monte

Accomplished today
 

Went shopping for groceries. Scrubbed the devil out of the bathroom and kitchen, vaccumed the apt.. I will cook soon and do up the dishes and I am done.

I just finished washing and waxing my car. Ohhh, its beautiful! And..btw.....I've never named any of my cars!

I love having a yard to play in the water with. Little on my toes, a little watering the grass.

In my office at work right now reviewing the business intelligence reports and Tableau data.

When I get home take my silky out for a ride in the car. He loves riding in the car.

Then make steak and salad for dinner.

Behaved myself in Costco – In and out of there quick with no side trips, only what I came for and without trying any of the freebie samples either.

At work reviewing census reports and huddle boards.

Then when I get home take Milo out for a ride in the car and make dinner.

Drove home from Chicago. Created and gave a presentation at work (totally procrastinated that one). Had a few other meetings. And now just relaxing.

– Removed the storm window and added the screens to the front door and sliding door.

– Assembled a bookcase

– Started assembling a sewing table but I need a better screwdriver. Will finish tomorrow.

– Exercised

- Mowed the front and back lawn
- Applied spring fertilizer to the front and back lawn
- Removed some peony plants that I thought I killed off last year
- Applied weed killer to the front driveway

And managed to get it all done before it started raining.

I went to CVS for a few things.
Took Milo out in the car.
Started the laundry.
Cleaned the house.
Made cinnamon rolls and hash browns.
Ordered a Target same day delivery.
Wiped down everything from CVS and Target.
Colored my hair.
Later I will finish the laundry and make dinner.

* Slept in (I slept over ten hours).

* Had a lovely breakfast with my Love, Rico.

* Went shopping for a few items at the grocery store (I made Chipolte salads with baby spinach leaves, tempeh browned in evoo, sliced avocado and ruby red Cherub tomatoes, topped with corn kernels, wild brown rice and quinoa, and baby black beans, for our lunches this week).

* Painted my fingernails after I manicured my own natural nails.

* Ironed a few scarves, to go with certain things I will wear this week at work.

* Oh, and I cleaned out our sock drawers so I can go on a sock shopping spree. I will keep the odd socks I find to make cute sock puppets for Christmas toys to give to children as keep sake gifts, this coming holiday season.

At work I did a presentation on census and attendance then I did huddles and supervisions.

At home I took Milo out and made dinner.

not much, I still have alot of things to do before Friday!

Bush hogged the small side of the driveway.
Weedeated the end of the driveway.
Tore down some brush around the fence posts down there
Cleaned out the fridge and washed a sink full of dishes
Made my breakfast and washed dishes again.

I'm done for today...not really

All boxes in the femme cave are unpacked, broke down, stacked in the garage ready to be tossed out.

I still have boxes in the garage to unpack but will do that next spring or summer after I get some shelves built in the garage.

My walls are still bare, but I’m no longer staring at boxes.

It’s feeling like home.

:bow:

It may not sound like much but Steve and his son came by to take away the empty boxes and move some large pieces of furniturea again—everything is now in its place (as long as I don’t change my mind again).

Also, cute Tony* (a neighbor) came by and removed some doors I had on a closet in the bedroom. Have decided to remove the doors and hang curtains.

I’m a happy camper and am ready to start adding artwork to the walls. I can do some on my own and will get Rick to help me with some others.

Things could be worse.

:bow:

*Tony is a dude and I’m a lesbian but I can still recognize cuties. He’s a biker who keeps an eye out for some of the retirees.

I've been taking stock of things shuffling, rearranging, working on inventory since this morning. With food out of the way I'm taking a look at other basic necessities. Food wasn't too bad. Food = Happy and filling, thinking about tasty times ahead. Laundry soap, dish detergent, other cleaning supplies, household necessities which just point to drudgery and endless amounts of it under bitter circumstances, in deplorable conditions, or even worse. I guess if shit hits the fan it will prove to have been worth the effort but for now – yuck!

Laundry (and a few other household chores), Banking errands, and I got our tax appts scheduled for us both. Oh, and daydreaming about our next vacation.

I made a blueberry blackberry pie.
I did some cleaning.
I took the dogs out several times and worked on training the new 3 month old pup.
My chest and arm started to hurt, so I didn't accomplish much. But I was content with what I did and how good my hot shower felt later.
(I was reminded of the Lupus Spoon Theory)

I made a good dinner of salmon patties and veggies. Made me proud considering my current situation with bulging lumbar disks that make certain chores very painful.

I walked the dogs outside a few times, surprised at how chilly it was outside.

I accomplished reaching out to a local friend I haven't heard from since December. We both go different directions at times, her work is consuming and my Lupus tends to make me antisocial. It's an accomplishment for me to reach out and communicate. We set up lunch for next week.

I got a lot more accomplished today than I thought I would. To end my chores, I marinated 3 small pork roasts so I can grill them tomorrow.

All 3 dogs are exercised, fed, happy and now sleeping.
Now time for Momma to rest.

Moving is always fun especially while dealing with major health issues
 

Today I got half of my 21,000 listed postcards on eBay set up and organized in my “warehouse” (aka the garage). Yesterday I got my office equipment set up in my temporary office and office & packing supplies put up and organized on shelves in the garage. Tomorrow I will finish setting up the rest of the postcards. Business is open!

So far, after showering and getting all dolled up for my workday, I am on my second cup of coffee (home brewed Caramel flavored coffee with zero sugar coffee creamer in Pumpkin Spice).

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Workday cometh soon, so I ought to make something to eat.

Scrambled eggs, toast (half a slice) with oranged coconut jelly and butter.

Got my fitbit watch on too, so I shall see how many steps I get today at work.

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Today? I got out of bed which, on a cold and damp morning, feels like enough of an accomplishment. I'm sipping an enormous mug of Italian coffee and sifting through emails. Since I don't have to be in the office today or meet with clients, I can wear sweat pants and a beat up sweat shirt.

A marathon grocery shopping trip (3 different stores because of sales) then unloading everything from the truck.