It was a pleasurable week overall. I met someone new and was able to listen and provide some counsel about Dementia/ALZ and caregiving. I also worked as a companion to my client after a couple of weeks. It was good to see her as she always provides interesting conversation. Had a fun night with the Bunco Babes at our house. Lady did very well meeting everyone, but then got tired and put herself to bed...even missed her normal snack time.
The schools in my area started back last week. Many of the other schools in the area start this coming week. Time to determine the schedules in order to escape the neighborhood in a timely fashion. In order to leave my neighborhood I pass three schools; so the entire area gets backed up with the different drop off/pick up times for buses and people.
I had lots of crazy dreams this past week. Remember, I am a person that hardly ever dreams or remembers if I did. They were weird, at least to me, because it was a mash up of people that are normally not in the same scenarios. I think we all have people in our lives that normally don't cross paths so it was so out of the norm to see them together...especially in my dreams. So if I reached out to you specifically, when you have not heard from me in a long time, it's because you were in my dream. What happens in your dreams?
I have been asked more than a few times over the past several weeks if I'm back in Sterling permanently? I have to admit I have not responded affirmatively...I have been non-committal. I can honestly say I'm not sure why I can't commit. I am slowly building a self-care routine with Jazzercise, chiropractic and acupuncture care so I guess I'm back in some way. So the questions that popped into my head: Is it because I have a house in Plymouth that needs my attention or decision making skills? Why am I having a hard time making a decision about the house in Plymouth? Is it because it's the last tie to my parents? Is if financially viable to keep the house? Is it logistically viable to keep the house? Is it because I have family in MA, whom I presume I will not see them unless I go up there? Believe me when I say I have a running pro/con list in my head.
I finished reading two books this past week: "UNDER CURRENTS" by Nora Roberts. She is always a good read. "THE WARNING" by James Patterson with Robison Wells. Interesting a bit sci-fi (not always my favorite genre), but it did make me think.
Lady and I had a walk already and I see the sun is up and the clouds are moving away. Beautiful morning.
Usually, when I write this blog and sometimes when I read I listen to the Soundscapes Music Choice Channel on TV. It keeps my mind from straying too much..LOL! It's all instrumental and some beautiful background scenic pictures. It also has a section of the window "Did you know? It is wonderful, meaningful quotes. Sometimes I look up and just take a breath...very peaceful.
The daily and wacky holidays for the week...provides something lighthearted to think about:
August 25
Kiss and Make Up Day
National Banana Split Day
August 26
National Dog Day
Women's Equality Day
August 27
Global Forgiveness Day
Just Because Day
August 28
Race Your Mouse Day -but we are not sure what kind of "mouse"
August 29
More Herbs, Less Salt Day
August 30
Frankenstein Day
Toasted Marshmallow Day
August 31
International Bacon Day - Saturday before Labor Day
National Eat Outside Day
National Trail Mix Day
I am going to leave it here for today. Time for coffee (not sure what else yet). I hope you have a wonderful week. Take care. Chat soon. Marie
“August rain: the best of the summer gone, and the new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time.”
― Sylvia Plath
"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." - Maya Angelou
"Life is your teacher, and you are in a state of constant learning." - Bruce Lee