My week went well, was a little busier than I originally thought I would be and that's ok. I did not take a nap everyday so perhaps I'm getting a little stamina back. I have noticed lately that when I nap, my watch is not always tracking it so perhaps my naps are not as restful as they were in the past.
I had a lovely dinner with some friends the other evening. We were a small part of our normal group, but had a wonderful time catching up. The restaurant was quite busy for a Tuesday evening, even had an event in their function room. I have not been to this restaurant in quite a few years and the food was delicious.
I had lab work done after taking my new medication for a month. Everything seems to be stable at this time so the Dr. renewed my prescription for another month. I have a telemed appointment this week with the same Dr. so we'll see what he thinks.
A dear friend was not feeling well so she reached out for some assistance. I visited with her husband while her son took her to the ER. I have known this couple for many many years and can speak with the husband on many topics so we had a good afternoon. It was too cold to go for a walk, but we enjoyed some jazz music and talked about old times. My friend ended up in the hospital a bit more ill than she anticipated, but is on the mend.
I picked up a friend at the airport Friday afternoon. I have not been to the airport in several years. They moved the cell phone lot and made it harder to find and enter. Then when my friend let me know she arrived; the traffic to enter the airport area was absolutely insane. People are parked along the side of the road waiting and the limos/Uber/Lyft people are cutting across lanes. Traffic was at a standstill and then crept along as everyone determined where they needed to be. It took me longer to go from the cell phone lot to my friend than it did for me to actually get to the airport in the first place. I'm glad so many people are back to traveling, but...I'm still not ready to face airline travel.
Had a lovely lunch in Washington DC yesterday with my BFF and her nephew. He was in town for a conference so we picked him up for lunch. Luckily we remembered the restaurant we went to last year (as they have valet parking) and it made it easier all around. The food and service was great (enough for dinner last night) and the weather cleared up while we were inside so it made the ride home a little easier. It was so good to see him and catch up.
I had a wonderful and I mean wonderful two hour massage the other day. I had the hot Himalayan Salt Stone therapy and it was fantastic. I know two hours on the table is too much for many people, but it felt so good to be warm and have my muscles and joints cared for. I never fell asleep, but I was a bit like jelly when it was done. It definitely helped my joints and such. It also made my chiropractic adjustment yesterday so much easier.
I have not mentioned my angel table in a while. I added two new angels yesterday and the table itself is almost completely set up. I have a few stones and crystals on the table as well. I will post a picture later this week after I move a few things around.
This past week I finished reading: "CROSSHAIRS" - James Patterson and James D. Born. The latest in the Michael Bennett series. "FRENCH BRAID" by Anne Tyler. Family perspectives via generational changes. "THE SPIES OF SHILLING LANE" by Jennifer Ryan. WWII England, spies and women's roles are all part of this story. A bit of humor thrown in as well. I watched: "GOLDA" (2023) - focuses on Golda Meir during the time of the Yom Kippur War in 1973 - very intense. Also, "WAITRESS" (2007) - pregnant, unhappily married waitress in the deep south. She meets a newcomer to her town and falls into an unlikely relationship. I had never seen this before or really knew the story. It was funny in some parts and sad in others.
The daily and wacky holidays for the week...provides something lighthearted to think about (there are always more things about each day that are not listed here, but it's so interesting to google "whats important about ...) :
March 24
National Cheesesteak Day
National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
March 25
Feast of the Annunciation
Pecan Day
International Waffle Day
March 26
Live Long and Prosper Day
Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
National Spinach Day
March 27
National “Joe” Day
March 28
Something on a Stick Day
Weed Appreciation Day
March 29
Good Friday – The date varies.
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
Smoke and Mirrors Day
World Piano Day
March 30
I am in Control Day
National Doctor’s Day
Take a Walk in the Park Day
Turkey Neck Soup Day
I'm leaving it here for today. Almost sunrise so time to get moving for the day. I hope you have a good week where you are. Take care. Chat soon. Marie
"A flower blossoms for it's own joy." - Oscar Wilde
"The earth laughs in flowers." - Ralph Waldo Emerson