Overall, I had a good week. I was very social and did not nap every day...LOL! I can't say going without a nap makes my overnight sleep any better/longer. Here it is 3:49 am and I'm typing away. Oh well, today I can predict with a high probability there will be a nap after I get some meals prepared.
Started the week with an electrician as we had an inspection and some work done. We had a whole house surge protector installed and replaced our outside lights with motion detectors/cameras. We've talked about it for a while, but finally got around to getting it done. We did find out our electrical panel is original (50 years old) and hardly anything is marked...so thinking about upgrading. Possibility a decision for the fall.
I had an awesome dinner with some former colleagues at our usual favorite restaurant. Had such a good time catching up and of course the wine and food on point. We try to get together every six weeks or so it's amazing what happens in all our lives in those weeks.
I had PT this week. We had quite a few laughs over the 45 minute session. He reviewed how I was doing with my exercises and of course added a few more. He told me my file is officially noted how clumsy I said I've been for many years so we are working on balance. (Not sure how I feel about it being duly noted...LOL!) One of the exercises he had me work on reminded me of Jazzercise moves I've done and told him. He thought that was hysterical and could not believe I did Jazzercise for so many years, but then wanted to know about it so I think it gave him ideas.
I surprised my former client with a visit and brought her favorite cookies (which means I went to the grocery store). I don't like to give her advanced warning just in case I don't make it. I received lots of love and fur from her dog Sweetie (yes I brought her some treats as well). She seems very nice and helpful and a dog lover.
I had a nice long lunch yesterday with a dear dear friend. We had such a good time catching up and before we knew it 4 hours flew by. WOW! We were luckily in the fact that the restaurant was not super busy and no one bothered us at all.
As you can tell, my movements this past week were plentiful. Some days a bit slower than other days, but overall making it work. Prednisone dosage lowered twice and will lower again today. We'll see what happens. I'm doing some form of the exercises every day to stretch and try to keep limber. Overall, feeling blessed to keep moving.
I have a friend who sells Polish Pottery. I noticed last week on her website she had a beautiful Angel. Many of you know I love and believe in angels. I have two tables with angels on them in my view and at least one angel in every room. I have energy cards, stones, sage, etc as well. I tried to order, but the website was giving me a hard time so I reached out to my friend so she could help. Yesterday I received a package in the mail the angel with a beautiful note (yes tears came) as it was gifted to me. I have it on my table and once I reorganize the spaces I will put some pictures in a blog. I cant express how grateful and thankful I am for this special gift.
This past week I finished reading: "MURDER IS NO PICNIC" by Amy Pershing - book 3 of the Cape Cod Foodie Mystery series. "BAD LITTLE FALLS" by Paul Doiron - murder mystery set in the backwoods of Northern Maine. "THE GIRL WITH NO NAME" and "HER MOTHER"S GRAVE" by Lisa Regan - books 2 and 3 in the Detective Josie Quinn series. Guess it my week for murder/mayhem.
The daily and wacky holidays for the week...provides something lighthearted to think about:
August 6
Friendship Day – First Sunday in August
International Forgiveness Day – First Sunday in August
National Fresh Breath Day
Sisters Day – First Sunday in August
Wiggle Your Toes Day
August 7
National Lighthouse Day
Professional Speakers Day
August 8
Happiness Happens Day
International Cat Day
Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day – now that’s nasty!
August 9
Book Lover’s Day
Smokey Bear Day
August 10
Lazy Day
National S’mores Day
World Lion Day
August 11
National Kool-Aid Day – second Friday in August
Presidential Joke Day
Son and Daughter Day
Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony – not until 2024
August 12
Annual Perseid Meteor Shower – Peak Night – peak date varies slightly
Middle Child’s Day – second Saturday in August
National Garage Sale Day – second Saturday in August
National Vinyl Record Day
World Elephant Day
I'm leaving it here for today. I might try to go back to bed for a while...we'll see. If not, I always have a book to read. I hope you have a good week. Take care. Chat soon. Marie
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Hello August
Authenticity starts with
Understanding your worth and
Glowing in your way because a
Unique, imperfect, and different
Self is much better
Than the perfect clone.