31 January, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

     A good day.  There was heat in the house.  Cinder & Nico snuggled with me all night.  I did not have to cancel any appointments today.  A joy not to be stressed.  I treated myself later as a reward.

    I actually slept really good.  Tried my new sleep med again.  And all fur kids were calm, which helped.

    My nephew came over to look at my front door handle.  Will come later in the week to replace it, hopefully.  I doubt the screen door can be fixed & cannot be replaced.  That size is no longer made.  I as usual, am screwed.

    I had an appointment with chiropractor for a SoftWave treatment.  It is similar to what they use to blast kidney stones but not so powerful.  He goes over my knee & back.  When it hurts he concentrates on that area.  He usually has to ramp up the power once for my back.  After my first treatment I have felt better, except for the ungodly pain I had last weekend in my hip.  No idea why I hurt so bad.  I could not walk, only hobble.

    After all the stress I had yesterday, I treated myself to a vanilla ice cream cone dipped in chocolate sauce.  To die for.  I had one last week too.  Had the same waiter.  He obviously remembered me.  Very nice.  I have people I have known for years that never are that friendly.  I ate my ice cream then got a burger & fries to take home.  Nico almost jumped for joy.  He does not get much people food now.  Diet.  I have some left over I will give Cinder.  While I ate she begged to go outside.  Ready to share & put her out, no kitty.  Must be sleeping in the bedroom.

    It was a bit warmer today.  Got up to 28.  Last night we saw 5F.  Dang cold.  Cinder wanted to be out most of the day, but at bedtime she had no arguments.  She was in & on my bed.  I always wanted a house cat to snuggle in bed.  Finally at this late date, I have one.  Neither Mom or nor Willie would ever let me have a cat to sleep with me.  They only wanted what they wanted.  I won't even say what happened to my childhood cat.  Too awful.  I loved him but no one cared.  I should be used to not being cared for.  Started in childhood.

    Photos are wintry things mostly.  The photo of ice cream is GB Glace from Sweden.  It is the finest ice cream.  No chemicals or preservatives.  Just real food.  Nothing like it here.  Makes me sad I will never get to taste it again.  When I would get on the plane to go to Sweden, that was my first thought.  GB Glace.  Mmmmm!

                    

    

Sheltering in Place, Mood Of Silence, Day 233......

 A really busy day. I slept early on but then woke up and could not get back to sleep. Not even on the soffa. I finally gave up and got up at 8am.

 

I got dressed and went to vote. I got lucky and did not have to wait. I think a couple of people did have to wait a short time.

Then I went home to dress and went to town for a burger. Had time to chat with MA. Wished the cook SS a happy birthday (Feliz cumple) and got a hug! Then MA's wife came in and sat with me. Nice to see her.

Then time for my therapy. I gave my therapist a sheet to read that someone wrote and it described me and how I have been/feel my entire life. I was trained from early childhood, young adult, until now to be the mess I am now. I had 2 expert teachers. And I cannot seem to change my feelings and mindset. So inside, I have no peace. And I tell no one. Healthy much??

My therapist always brings her sweet puppy. I got no photos today. I will next week. While she was reading JS called me. He needed me for something but I had no time. I felt so guilty but I think he survived.

Then I met JR2 for coffee at the White Peacock. I had homemade ice cream and tea. And we had a good chat.

Somewhere along the way I lost my billfold. I had it when I voted. But when I got to therapy, I no longer had it in my purse. I emptied my purse in the car but nada. I was so stressed ---- credit card, drivers license, a lot of money after being at the bank. When JR2 and I left the Peacock, I looked under my front seats. THEN. I noticed I had an Arby's bag I was using for trash. Surely not!!!! THERE was my billfold. What a relief!! I yelled to JR2. I called my therapist. I requested to double my meetings as obviously have problems. Hahahah!

Left the kids too long alone today. Nico was a mess!! He was into everything. He could have done that while I was gone but he was voicing his displeasure. Sleeping now. Kisse was trying to climb on the ceiling to catch a bug. Impossible.

 Right now I feel the house shaky and rumbling. Helicopter overhead? I think. We have lots of Air Force traffic here. West of my farm is a bombing range where they practice.

Covid 19 is going nuts here. The county south of us had 67 new cases yesterday. The country north of us had 59 cases yesterday. Today they had to pull the kids from pre-K through 4th grade to home school and the teachers. The high school has 40 kids quarantined. Our college has 90 kids quarantined which is the entire football team. No outside people not allowed at any sports event. I go next to nowhere!!! I want to give a heart felt thanks to those who have allowed this. And that is not any kid or teacher.

Photos follow.