Wandering, 25 november 2021

    I survived the holiday.  Lots of good moments.  But sleep was not good thanks to Nico.  He was under the covers and on top the covers, then on the floor, then outside, and up for a treat.  And worse yet he barked at something outside.  He was just so ferocious.  No idea what it was.  We went out and I saw nothing.

    JS and I talked last night.  He offered to wash my car inside and out.  I chose to wait until another day.  He deserves a day to do nothing also.  He is far too nice to me.

    I picked JR up at 2pm.  We headed to Salina.  I decided to eat out but we chose mid afternoon thinking there might not be a huge crowd.  We were right.  Good food there.  Relaxing.

    A guy came in and sat behind me.  As he walked by he smiled and said hi and then told me he liked my hair and I was pretty.  I am not used to that but I could easily adapt!!  When he got up to leave I thanked him for being a trucker.  I have a soft spot in my heart for truckers.  My husband drove for over 20 years and my son is an over the road trucker.  Or he was the last time he talked to me.  This nice man and I had a wonderful visit.  He has driven for 30 years.  And he told me his father was from Mexico.  Explains his compliments.  Rarely does anyone local ever compliment me.  Although one of the men who worked in the hospital would compliment me.  He was administration and I was a lowly key punch operator.  He was nice.  I hate when you meet someone you could be good friends with and it is only for a moment.  But he has a huge family and surely would never need anyone like me.  But he did make my day.

    After eating JR and I drove around town.  There is a huge mural on a grain elevator that is now completed so we got photos of it.  And a cool old building across the street.  Then a drive around "the hill" where the rich live.  Fun to look at the homes.  I drove by one where a lady I took care of as a nurse.  No one I worked with wanted anything to do with her.  Caring nurses that they were.  I loved her.  We had things in common and had good talks.  For all her money her life had been very difficult.  Her husband was also really nice.  If I was out eating and he was there, he always came over to say hi.  Nice people.

    I had good memories.  Even as being a nurse.  Not a happy time.  But I loved my patients and their families and some of the doctors.  Memories of going with Mom and Dad driving to look at Christmas lights "on the hill".  Memories of the community Thanksgiving dinner that is now not done.  Hard for those of us with no family or friends to spend the day with.  But we survive.

    I worried about Covid but since our county is worse than the county to the north, we went north.  I found it odd that every single waiter/waitress all had masks on but down around their chins.  Odd.  And worthless.

    Nico is finally done taking meds for his sore toe. At last.  His foot is no longer swollen or sore.  Very good. 

    Photos were taken yesterday or today.  Hope all had a great day with their family and friends.

                

Sheltering in Place, Mood Of Silence, Day 193....

Had a busy day after a somewhat sleepless night. Slept late.

Had not done my taxes yet so I had to print out my figures. And I could not find it. Yikes!!! I finally found it. Printed it and added some changes.

After lunch I got dressed and went to my accountants. We did not recognize each other with masks on!! He will work on mine next week.

I decided since we have no chance of rain to wash the car. Looks nice. Then I picked up a sandwich and turnover from Arbys for supper.

I had texted my cousin ND2 and she was going to call me later. After my nap we had a long chat. I miss her. But with Covid who knows when I will see her. I am not brave enough to travel and certainly not brave enough to stay in any motel no matter how fancy. I trust no one.

JR called after supper.

I worked very hard to stay positive. Easier said than done.

Photos are all old one except for the  one of me in my new reader glasses.

      

Sheltering in Place, Mood Of Silence, Day 185....

Been mostly housebound now for over 6 months. I think this will never change. At least not in my lifetime. I do go out eat 3 times a week. Plus an occasional tea out. At tea I keep my mask on. Can use a straw easily. At Jalisco's we sit near the kitchen and not near anyone. If people start wandering around, my mask goes on. I used to be much more active. Even just being alone and going places. That part of my life is only going to get worse. Makes me sad. It is what it is.

Happy Mexican Independence Day!

Saw my eye doctor this afternoon. All is good! Shield off as of friday and can wear makeup. Finally. Vision a bit blurry tonight after she examined my eye. Getting better. I never wear my glasses now. Feels strange. I keep trying to adjust them!

JR and I at supper at Jalisco's. We go whenever JS works. They were really busy for a while. I think his feet and DV feet never touched the floor! Got better later so we could chat a bit.

The fur kids! Like having a second family. Nico has no temper control today. Poor Kisse moves and he is jumping all over me and the sofa. Then this afternoon while he was falling asleep she  slowly walked over to him, licked all over his head and walked away. Odd. He was ok with it.

Photos are more flowers, some old and some from this afternoon. The  sunflowers are just gorgeous. Had a slow start so I will enjoy them as long as I can!

       

Sheltering in Place, Day 178....

I survived my second eye surgery. With my first one I felt drunk the night of surgery, This time I felt drunk tonight. I almost staggered out of Jalisco's. Saw my dr today and all is well. My prescription glasses are almost worthless now. My cheap readers are the best.

I have the best nephew ever. He has been my chauffeur. When I have no other family to help, he is a life saver.

And my cousins in California are wonderful. They asked what time my surgery was, then the  night of surgery texted to see how I was doing, and texted again today to check on me. I am not used to so much attention. And they made fun of me being one eyed and a pirate!! Complete with graphics!!

It started misting/raining yesterday and our temps dropped to the 40s. Today was rain and our temp never got out of the 40s. It was heaven. I emptied the rain gauge and I had 1.5". Nice.

JR and I ate at Jalisco's. I debated most of the day if I should  go or not. But I needed good food. It was really really quiet in there tonight.

Photos are from today in my drive, etc.

     

The Plague, Day 155.....

Had a good day! Saw my eye doctor. All is healed but a small area. I can leave the glasses off. And the best is I can wear makeup this weekend. At last!! And  you can call me whatever names you want. I try to look nice all the time. And for me that includes makeup.

Then I had time for lunch. Went to Sonic for a burger and hot fudge sundae.

My groceries at Walmart were ready 30 minutes early. But. I bet I only got half of what I ordered. Dang. I will survive. Can go to Dollar General.

I feel sort of the weight of the world today. I fear through circumstances I could lose a friend. Or at least seeing this friend almost never. Sometimes I get so tired of being the one who loses what I love. Oh well.

Photos today are from my last bus trip. It was the best. We went to Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and home. Pictures are from Utah. I want to return more than I can say. It was awesome. Bryce Canyon was the best. And second best was Canyon Land. Had a boat ride on the Colorado River that was the most spiritual time I have ever had. Better than any church I have ever been in. And we road the Durango to Silverton train. The best ever. 

The only downside was the person I traveled with decided to stab me in the back. She could have easily just talked to me face to face like an adult. I was devastated and cried a lot. Who knows what all she said and to who. And it ended our so called friendship. Bless her heart. I won't go on another trip. All those who go know each other and are friends. No need to go and sit alone the entire time.