Musings of this and that

Yesterday was a day of non-stop running, though much was accomplished. Up at 6:30 a.m, to do laundry. We (Shannan and I) then went to the market and came home. Shannan got the last load of towels at the laundry room. I put too much soap in the machine, so I had to run them through again.

I try to conserve gas by making my trips as efficient as possible. The recycle place is across the street from my home, so that is where we went next. The cans have been sitting in the car for over a week, so I was glad to get rid of them. Shannan and I have a deal, she squishes the cans and separates the cans, bottles and plastic. Whatever money we get, is hers. I knew it was a nice amount, when she came to the car, with a big smile on her face.

We then went to the dry cleaners, to pick up my pants. Even the prices have gone up there. Fifteen dollars to replace the zipper. It was only ten, a few years back. I opted to replace the zipper, rather than replace the pants. The lesser of two evils, you could say.

Before we went to the recycling place, we went to T-Mobile, but they weren't open. We had to go to the 99 Cents Only Store and Shannan reminded me that there was a T-Mobile store in the same shopping center. I needed to replace her phone, as we have been sharing a phone since she dropped hers, and it broke. Now sharing a phone is not a problem, in itself. There are times when she is out and I am at work. Then we both need it. She, for the obvious reason and I don't like to drive the car, with out having a phone, with me. Also I have a contract for both phones. So I am paying for hers, whether she is using it or not. I was going to replace it when I got my tax refund; but this lovely work bonus came, so I surprised her. The last phone she dropped it one time and it broke. This time I decided to pay the $6 monthly insurance fee, for her phone. We then went to Susie's Deals and the 99 Cents Only Store and then finally came home.

I was fairly tired, as I got up at 6 a.m. after only 4 hours sleep. I do like getting up that early, though my work hours make it difficult for me to go to bed early on my days off. Two weeks is not enough time to change my internal clock. Though it is finally getting a bit easier to get up early; only just in time, to go back to work.

The only things I need to do before work is put away the rest of the towels, water the outside plants, vacuum, tidy up, wash the breakfast dishes and pay the electric bill. I was up again at 6:30, so I think I am going to take a nap; as I know I wont go to bed until around 5 a.m.

I have yet to put the coffee table back, since I had the carpet cleaned. I really like the way the living room looks, with out the table in front of the couch. It looks roomier; but the table can not stay where it is forever. Though the cats seem to appreciate it more than me. It is laying upside down. For some reason they love to sit in it. So, note to self, next time I buy a couch no coffee table, only end tables.

Since I have a very scattered, word association, inquiring kind of mind. Why is it called a coffee table? Hmm, I am thinking google first, than nap.

Musings for Wednesday and tomorrows things to do

I've had a lovely 14 days off, with two more to go. A bit to do, before I return to work. Tomorrow, first thing I will stop at the post office, to see why no mail service. Then I have to take my mom grocery shopping and take my dad to a doctors appt. I have some cans that need to be recycled. There is a recycler on the way to the market, by my moms, so we will stop there, before shopping.

When I get home, I need to put everything away, as the carpet will be dry. Between tomorrow and Friday, I am going to do a light cleaning and some catch up laundry, just a few loads. I also need to pick my work pants up from the dry cleaners. Had a new zipper put in.

Finally I must do the paperwork to see if my daughter qualifies for any college grants. Really been putting this off and it needs to get done. Also a email I need to send.

Isn't it ironic to come back from vacation, only to work 10 days straight. So much for well rested.

Musings for Thursday and tomorrows things to do

I planned to return to work today. When I called work yesterday, to see what my schedule was. I was told that I will have Friday and Saturday off and to come in on Sunday. Quite lovely. Today I cleaned my outside kitchen and living room windows. Shannan washed three loads of laundry. I am hoping to keep up on it; instead of having a mountain of laundry at one time. I wanted to take a shower before making dinner. I had a five gallon bucket, with the ironing board cover in it; soaking in Oxi-clean, in the bathtub. How heavy it was to lift. My thoughts wandered to, how different my life would be; if I had no running water, and had to haul all my water, from here to there. I take it for granted, for the fact; that I don't think about it. I know when I turn on that faucet water is going to come out. I know when its time to brush my teeth, wash my hands, wash the dishes, take a shower; that all I have to do is turn that faucet on and water will appear. Another blessing.

I have never eaten quiche. Shannan didn't like it, for me it wasn't the best thing I have ever eaten. Maybe it was how I cooked it, as I am not the best cook. Tomorrow we visit my mom. I am bringing the left over quiche and a loaf of the banana bread; that I baked the other day. We will see if it is the quiche or the cook. I also have to go to the dry cleaners, to pick up my two jackets. Sunday they are not open; and I need them for work.

I have found the perfect cloth napkin, its very lovely and has this vintage look. I had found some very lovely retro 1940s looking ones, that were more expensive; that I was indecisive about. When I first saw these I knew they were the ones. I believe the sage green color, will be more favorable, concerning stains; compared to other ones with white in them.

Musings for wednesday and tomorrows things to do

Tomorrow is the last day of my vacation. It has truly been a soul nourishing time. Am I sad it is ending, no. The reality is that bills need to be paid. I can now come home and no longer be distracted, by never ending chaos. Instead I look forward to basking in the comfort I feel, every time I walk through this door.

Tomorrows plans, a little care of my home and a lot of nothing. Dinner is, cold chicken and orzo.

Musings for Friday and tomorrows things to do

I love the crispness in the air early in the morning. I only wish my inner time clock could coordinate, with early morning. As I wait this morning, for the light to turn green; I gaze upon, the hospital in which my oncologist works. I feel a few tears run down my left cheek. Not in fear of what he might say, but from the overwhelming emotion I feel every time I make this turn. This life altering change continues to stop me dead in my tracks; simply triggered by a memory, a picture, a story. It is such a deep connection to something that took me places I have never been nor do I ever want go back again.

When I got home I rinsed down my patio and watered my plants. I did not iron the pillowcases last night, as a hour with a friend, turned into 1:30 a.m. So today I ironed them. I washed all of the dishes by hand.

Shannan and I had a lovely baby lettuce, spinach vegetable salad for dinner. As I made the salad, cutting off the ends, and throwing them away; I thought, compost. Sadly I have no garden as of yet.

I have three other children, other than the one who is always mentioned. None of them still live at home. Tomorrow my other daughter is coming to dinner. A time of reconnection. What better a reason to bake some banana bread.

Musings for Thursday and tomorrows things to do

Warm towels and clean sheets. The inside of the house is clean down to the windows. Life is good. I am off to spend a hour or so with a friend, who every time we are together; we laugh so hard it hurts. Nothing like soul healing humor to nourish your being. When I come home I will wash some dishes, then iron my clean pillow cases. For some reason, these when dried, wad up just at the bottom.

Tomorrow is a routine appt. with my oncologist. I am in good spirits, as I know the lab tests that were done on Monday, will only bring good results. I have some very ripe bananas, that say banana bread, so maybe some baking will be going on. One of the challenges I seem to have is food waste. I need to work on using up what I have before it expires or goes bad. The banana bread seems like a step in the right direction.

Musings for Wednesday and tomorrows things to do

I have given new life to stained kitchen towels, after a soak in Oxi-clean. I no longer will recycle these into cloth napkins, as they have been given new life. I have found some lovely, retro 1940s inspired cloth napkins.

Another day that laundry was not done. I am going to clean the mirrored closet doors now. Tomorrows plans, nothing as of yet.

Musings for Tuesday and tomorrows things to do

This time off from work, has done wonders for my spirit. I feel renewed, by just having time. Time to do what I want, time to do absolutely nothing, time to embrace the things that have been put off for so long, from a lack of time. When I do go back to work, I will make it a priority to maintain a healthy balance between work and home. Time at home will be treasured.

Laundry did not happen as planned. I did get all the inside windows and mini blinds cleaned, so I am still quite pleased. Tomorrow will be laundry day. Last night I took some of my linens; some vintage, that had yellowed and soaked them in Oxi-clean. They are now bright white.

Musings for Monday and tomorrows things to do

We got everything done today that we were suppose to. We also stopped at the 99 Cents Only Store. I was pleasantly surprised to find Greenlite energy efficient bulbs there. So not only did I pay pennies for them, they will last longer and save me money. Did I say, they have a nine year guarantee.

I did not sleep very well last night, so I am going to take a nap. We will finish the cleaning. For dinner chicken salad and a salad. Tomorrow is laundry day and I would like to clean the mini blinds; but realistically I will settle for just clean laundry.

Musings of things to do

Tomorrow, Shannan has a Dr. appt. While there I will have some lab work done. It is needed for my routine 3 month visit with my Oncologist, this Friday. We also need to run some errands such as the bank, gas station, dry cleaners, mail some bills and a trip to the grocery store. The iguana is out of collard greens.

When we get home, we will clean both bedrooms and the bathroom.