Day 47

One NEW Day At A TimDay 19 & 2

Day 47

Friday, October 10,  2014

Yesterday was another half busy and half lazy day.  I woke early, dozed off and on and then went on and got up and got showered and dressed for the day.  I had a ride to the senior’s meeting (GAC), and she came early.  I didn’t mind that, I was ready.  It’s nice to begin to “recognize” people.  The speaker was a sports photographer from the newspaper.  He was interesting to listen to, although the slide show of his hotos .. even though on a giant screen .. were of little interest to me.  Occasionally I could make out something in the image, but for the most part it was light and dark shapes or blobs of color.  I just couldn’t help thinking how much DH would have enjoyed it!  And to top it off, lunch was one of his favorite dishes, Brunswick stew.  I felt sad, and a little down; but at least not weepy.

I was home by 1:30, with nothing else to do.  I guess my sadness manifested itself in drowsiness.  Even Maggie spent most of the afternoon sleeping in my lap.

DS did come by at one point.  (Interesting fact: even though one wall of my room is the stair wall, and I can usually hear people going up and down the stairs, I could not hear her knock at the kitchen door.  We need a doorbell!)   She had brought DN some pants for work, and got us each a sweatshirt.  DN’s has something about candy .. mine has witch’s boots on it! J  Goes well with my witch hat.

She asked about what I am looking for to hold my computer .. (a shop she wants to check out) … but that discussion evolved into my looking for something to organize and contain my growing collection of “listening toys” (Kindle, tape player, CD player).  It turns out she has a dresser stuffed unused into a closet that will fit the space and work perfectly!  Plus, the extra storage space will let me clear off other areas .. which may ultimately help with the where-to-put-the-computer issue.  DN will get BF to bring it here, but can’t be until next weekend.  That’s fine.

DN found a burst of energy or motivation or something, and made up a cheese dip she’d found a recipe for … it is excellent.

In the evening I called the girl who offered me a ride on Saturday morning.  I spoke with her a few minutes; and she will call me Saturday morning to cofirm what time she’s picking me up.  I tried to call SIL to thank her for something she sent in the mail .. but had to leave a message.

And that’s it for my day.

Last night was better.  I woke around 4:00 as seems to be usual; but was able to get right back to sleep.  I didn’t wake until after 7:00.  Today I plan to try to get a mani/pedi … and *maybe* see if the hair salon has time to fit me in for a trim.  I think if I can get my hair a little neater looking I can wear it down (sometimes) and not all pinned up always.  Maybe.  I also need to go by the bank; I can’t remember if I have other errands or not.

DN asked if she can go with me.   I’d rather go alone, but I told her she can as long as she’s aware I’m going places where she might have to just wait.  It’s not yet 9:00 … I’m dressed, she’s not up.  I’ll wait a little, but don’t want to wait too late since I don’t have appointments and don’t know how busy the places will be. 

Either way, it’s time to get off the computer and decide what I’ll do and when