Yesterday, hours spent shopping because weeks of foul weather and days of sickness precluded departure from my sanctuary. I felt so guilty watching birds on the empty feeders!! More cold weather, and rain, expected so important to stock up on supplies. The trip cost $337.57.
But Lorraine did not buy any candy during her shopping trip. Eating healthy!!
What a shock!! We turn on the TV expecting to see the Olympics. Instead, another school shooting. I’m crying…, I’m praying,,,, The warm temperature, and sunshine, are meaningless!!
There are individuals who will dispute my statement that I was God’s gift to CARE. My expertise in many areas should have been seen as an asset and not leverage for eviction. (In my humble opinion.)
A diffuser wafting essential oils is a regular in my home. Today I added the Crock Pot with simmering potpourri. No, I won’t use both at the same time!! The Crock Pot was/is a long-neglected relic from previous tenant; potpourri purchase from a thrift shop weeks ago. ~~ Proof that I’m “on the mend”? Thoughts focused on something other than physical discomfort!!
However, warm beautiful thoughts for family members celebrating their birthday!!
Seems impossible to warm my trailer home. Two electric heaters are operating but my comfort is found while wrapped in my Slanket–and warmth from the inside out with slow-cooked organic whole grain steel-cut oats (with raisins for sweetness).
#1 Yours truly gained ten pounds during the four years living at “the other location.” She lost ten pounds in the recent four months. True story: Desserts were always a temptation (at “the other location”); now they rarely find their way into the grocery shopping cart. Perhaps “being sick” helped shed a few pounds? Or some of the strenuous exercise in the yard?
#2 Due to the extremely cold weather the past two months, the electric bill was $175.32. Another true story: That’s the largest electric bill in my entire lifetime!!
#3 Hughes satellite Internet is unreliable when the weather is cloudy. I’d been informed DISH satellite television is interrupted during cloudy weather but had to experience Hughes outage for myself.
#4 Searching for clip art, and preparing a blog message, taxes my limited energy. This is an aggravating period of frustration for the old lady!!
#5 Gratefully, no dog requiring frequent walks. From my vantage point, I see neighbors, with their pets, walking up and down the street. I pat myself on the back for walking across the street to the mailbox!!
#6 Depressed and discouraged!! Doomed to be sick until the weather warms up??
Cold “yucky” weather; “indoor kind of day.”
Three Quarters & Counting 