02/2024 Tisdag the 06th - Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

National Chopsticks Day

Today's Name Day: Doris, Dorotea

    Had a good day.  Mostly.  I can name a dozen things on why I should be in a good mood.  But I am beyond depressed today & it has only got worse.  And on top of that I am hurting worse & worse as the day went on.  I think my entire body is in pain.  Top to bottom.  Tired of being sick & there is no cure or help.  And scared to eat for fear of getting sick.  Happens often.  There is a play I am dying to see in KC but too scared to go.  Not fair.  Hard to watch others enjoying life.

    I cried on the way home after supper.  I even had a couple of primal screams in the car at home.  Still teary.

    And I think part of the problem is just being alone.  I have no one to be here.  No one to turn to.  No one to have fun with.  No one to talk to or share with here.  I just miss Willie being here, in his chair.  Even when things were bad.  And I want my Nico back.  I miss him more than I can say. 

    And Valentines Day.  Just sit here alone.  I refuse to eat out with or without anyone.  I did order me something for the day that I have never ordered before.  Only way I will get remembered.  Most ofthe family I have but one all have someone special & that is as it should be.  No one should worry about me or remember me.  And so it is.

    Whining over.  I should just shut up. but now the good stuff.

    Went to Salina around 2pm to get a bank check for the Old Mill fund raiser.  I am proud of me for helping them.  Whether anyone else let me know I did good or not, the important people to me did.  Although some were darn slow to acknowledge me.  No one else matters.  The staff at Sunflower bank were very nice.  The lady helping me let me sit on a chair at a desk.  I appreciated her.  She was nice, friendly, & we had a nice visit.

    Then on to Lindsborg & to the Old Mill.  We wanted a photo of the three of us.  The basement was out.  We went out to the porch & stood with the Mill behind us.  A good photo.  And we sat outside for a nice visit.

    I wanted to wash my car but the car wash was closed.  Dang.  But I did fill the car with fuel.  I try to keep it at half full.

     I relaxed for a bit in the car until time to get JR.  Supper was at Jalisco's.  They were a little busy.  But did have time to visit with the help.

    Photos are winter ones.

                                

01/2024 Möndag the 29th - Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

National Bubble Wrap Day

It is addictive!

Today's Name Day:  Diana

    Just a lazy day.  Felt tired & lazy.  I needed to go to town but will do that tomorrow.  I did get a nap in.  

    Cinder has been out most of the day & back out again now.  I gave her some new food & she turned her nose up to it.  Picky.  Put her dish outside with her.  She ate some of what I put out this morning.  She cuddled most of last night.  Helps me relax.

    AP from the Old Mill museum called about my fundraiser I sponsored.  It was very successful.  Call my financial advisor so he can deposit the money in one of my back accounts.  Then I can get a check this week or next to deliver to the Mill.  I am thrilled that I could help them.  It was fun.  They had a large jar they filled with wheat (Old mill was a flour mill) & had a legend as to how much people had given.  Fun to watch it grow!!  I hope they have someone help next year also.

    We have set aside some free for families who cannot afford a family membership.  No questions asked.  Hope they get used.

    Cinder slept in the living room near me this afternoon.    She is staying close more often.  I like that.  When she was little her fave spot was on my computer keyboard.  I have some cute photos of her then.

    Today was an unannounced Jammie Day.  Too tired to even do that much.  Hope I am perkier tomorrow.

    I hate to even have the tv on anymore.  Nothing but Super Bowl & the players & the one's girlfriend.  Usch.  I ignore the best I can.

    We were extra warm today.  Saw 66F & lots of sun.  Cooler this coming weekend with rain.  And mud.  Double usch.  Then next week 50s again.  Our normal temps should be in the 40s not 60s.  Oh, the summer, heat loving people are loving this.  I would do better to live in Washington or Oregon.  Heaven.

    My tv is on the Science Channel with Josh Gates on Expedition Unknown.  Love his shows.  There is another show about museums I like too.  Or Mysteries of the Unknown.  They are interesting & you often learn something.  Josh has done many shows from the Holy Land.  They truly make me an unbeliever.  He is not but I sure am.  So much misinformation that people believe.

    Wish the trash people would come tomorrow since they missed me last week.  I am not moving my boxes back to near the house.  They can load them soaking wet.  They have skipped me about 4 times but came only one extra time.  I know we have had bad weather but give me a break.  They should at least refund some funds.

    Got word from CF.  They are headed to Florida.  Not sure what city.  I would like to go back there.  Was there for a week before my 18th birthday.  Pretty ocean & land.  But too humid. 💧

    Photos today are from my FB memories.  The last two are mine.  The town is Lindsborg Kansas that I edited..  The stars are taken from my yard.  The first photo is from somewhere in Sweden.  I did not take it, but I wish my church had one inside.  I would go in to light a candle or two.  I lit candles all over Sweden when I was there.

                        

12/2023 Fredag the 15th -- Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

International Tea Day

Today's Name Day is Gottfrid

    Not a wonderful day.   Could have been much worse but still bad. 

    Started the day with my phone company calling saying my credit card was overdrawn.   It was not.   I just paid it off but my card is not working correctly.   I knew I was a going to have to call them & today was the day.  

    Called them around 930am.   A very nice lady helped me.   She had an accent but not sure what kind.    I understood her ok & we even laughed at a few jokes we told.   She tried her best to help me but just could not.   But she took all my information plus a screen shot that I sent to her.   She gathered all the information & sent it to other workers who hopefully know how to fix my account.   She said she would email me when they were ready.   Apparently they are not ready today.   Hopefully tomorrow.   All my bills are paid for by that card.   Then once a month I pay it off,   My stress level was sky high.   I missed lunch with MM & skipped supper with JR.   Not in the mood to get dressed to go out.   Sorry for others but I do what I can.

    Nico & I napped on the sofa.   I set my alarm for every 45 minutes so I would not miss my email if it happened.   Totally gave up near 430pm.

    It started raining  around 10pm last night.   Rained most of the night & today.   The last time I was out it was still raining but the radar shows it has probably quit now.   Forecasting rain next week & on Christmas.   No snow though.   God forbid I could enjoy some snow.   I don't get a real Christmas.   I do not think a white Christmas is too much to ask.   But apparently it is.

    I am doing a fund raiser for the Old Mill Museum. People buy a membership & the Mill gets 3x that amount.  We are at 40% of our goal.   That is so exciting.   I gave them permission to use my name.   But.   Only 3 people have said anything nice to me about it.   One friend who lives in Denmark,  My former boss & her daughter.   No other friends or family have made a comment.   I chose not to tell family who live away from here.   I doubt they would care.   We rarely see each other.   Oh well.    I did not agree to do this for them.   It is for the Mill & for my own sense of what is right & good,

    I was not going to watch Home Alone 2 this year but I am watching the end of it,   The only thing that made me laugh today!   Next is the Grinch Who Stole Christmas.   Have several Christmas movies taped.   Need to watch them.   Or it will be Valentine's Day & I will still watching them.

    I opened a box in the living room yesterday.   Never got it taken out to the trash.   Then I picked up trash around the house & set the bag on the box..   Kisse climbed in & you could not see her.   Could just hear the paper rattling around.   She napped there all day!   Must have been cozy!!

    The julbock in Gälve Sweden is doing good,   But the birds are damaging it but eating the seeds on it,   It is covered in wheat,   It is usually destroyed by fire but this year it is the birds!!

    Photos are seasonal.   Some I took, others are not mine.   

    The Santa is the best Santa ever.   His sister (my aunt) made is costume.   He passed away recently.   A sad loss.

    The tree is from a game I play.   Start with a bare tree & then earn points to decorate the tree.   Thought it looked pretty good so I saved a photo of it.

     The stuffed animal is a gift from a dear friend I took to the airport when he went back home to Brazil.   It has on a Bethany College tee shirt from our local college.   He played soccer there.   I sure miss him.   But we chat sometime.

                            

15 november, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

National Recycling Day

Today's Name Day is Edmund

    Busy day.  Slept good.   So did Nico.   He was curled under the blanket.   Cinder was curled behind my back,   Kisse was near us all.

    Up sort of early.   I worked today.   I finished the book of photos I was on.   The last 3 photos were unknown businesses.   They are getting some discussion.   interesting!

    The 2 people I work for & I were discussing an idea for a holiday fund raising,   I laughed at first but after some thinking I thought it was a cool idea.   Sooooo,   I am involved,   The holidays are always depressing for me,   There is mostly no family & the ones that are there do not invite us.   So my participation  is my Christmas this year.   I was feeling sooo good driving home.   Rather rare that I feel hopeful & helpful.   Most do not try to help me feel better.   We will discuss it next week.

    Lots of texts from MM.   And he is now home!!!   What a relief.   I maybe can see him tomorrow,   See how the day goes,

    Weather was too warm again.   Where is autumn???   They are still saying rain this weekend.   And snow was just mentioned.   Wonder where?   After the commercial they will report.

    Supper was at Jalisco's.   Good conversation & food.   A birthday party was happening there for a young girl.   So cute,   I never had birthday parties as a child.   Had one when I turned 13.   That was it.   As an adult there were none.   My best friend would always remember me --- cake, gift.   But since he moved there will be no more.

    Photos are some mine & some seasonal.