Katiegirl

Kate
2017-11-26 20:17:52 (UTC)

Took it easy this weekend

I decided to take it easy this weekend. The last few days were exhausting and fun. Thanksgiving dinner at my niece and nephew’s home was wonderful. It was a lovely day. The kids were funny and the best part is Olivia my great niece gravitated towards me a lot. She willingly sat on my lap more than a few times. I am lucky if I get a hello from her. I was there until about 4:30 or so and then we came home. A short time later we back in Milford. After that I came home and scrambled to get the bed made for when my friend Karen came.
Karen is my HS classmate and friend. We shared quite an adventure with another friend and it was a tough those years. More for her then me. We also worked together back in the late 80s and our relationship faded again. We reconnected a few more times after that and most recently on FB.
We spent most of thanksgiving night catching up on life. For some reason she was a little more interested in my love life. I didn’t have much of one. She even asked why I never got married to Dave. I had to call it a night around 11:30. Even the cats were coming to get me.
Friday was a really slow day. Karen didn’t get up until one so I spent the time between surfing the net and working on one letter that I finished (check out my Pen pal blog). We went to lunch around 2 to Jimmy’s of West Haven. We each had soup, and birch beer, Karen had fried clam strips and fries while I had fries and a Lobster Roll (I would end up regretting later on). While we were there we ran into my Admin Sally T, and RIA Anita, and Sally’s family. I had only seen Anita from my seat imagine my surprise when I saw Sally. WE had a lovey chat about the holiday and work. I may have talked myself into working over recess in December. Soon we took off for our trip down memory lane.
After we had our lunch we headed to part of Milford Where Karen spent most of her formal years. She showed me where some of our classmates we both knew lived and where who were her on newspaper route. We even stopped at our high school to show her the changes made over the years.
It was nearly four when we got home. We decided that after a nap that Karen would head home. We both needed it because it was just about then when I started to feel chilled. I didn’t have a fever but I was cold. We woke up and then it was nearly 5. Karen got a call from her Mom and they chatted and then she checked the traffic. She left by 6. The next time I heard from her was two hours later. She had no problems traffic wise. We made promise to keep in touch and make plans to come see her soon.
When she left I did some odds and ends and headed up to bed. I slept for several hours into Saturday morning and that’s when I got sick. The cats scattered when I jumped out of bed and ran to the bathroom. I knew then I should have had something else from Jimmy’s. It happened two more times before I fell asleep.
Saturday was definitely pajama day. I spent most of it sleeping and watching TV and started a letter. I had two visitors that day. The first was Neighbor Sean returning chairs they borrowed Thursday morning. He wondered why I was still in my Pajamas and I told him I wasn’t feeling well. About an hour later Dave came.
I don’t know how long he stayed but it was a distressing visit. He would ask me questions and then talk over me and not listen to me. I asked him to let me finish. It really aggravated me and I told Liz about and she gave me advice and reminded me of our long friendship. As did Debra when I spoke to both of them Sunday.
Even though I wasn’t feeling great I did end up having steak and cereal throughout the day. It didn’t have an adverse effect on me.
Sunday two of my computers decided to go wonky on me. Actually Saturday night the laptop started and then by mid Sunday morning the PC in my old bedroom wouldn’t let me access the internet. I finally got on my Mother’s and managed to get to the internet. It was frustrating and aggravating. I clearly can’t write on the lap top and send it to the pc. By Sunday night the laptop is working not sure about the Bedroom pc.
Sunday afternoon went to the nursing home and did bingo. Actually I let Cole the HS Volunteer call the numbers while I sat with one of the residents and helped her. There were a few restless residents. I had to speak to them. After that I went home.
When I got home the kitties were still under the bed in my old room. I sat down and watched Nat Geo channel (first time I have done that in a while). I finished off the salsa sauce and chips. I had soda and relaxed.
As I mentioned I spoke to Liz Sunday. The first time was to tell me that our dear family friend we considered an Aunt had passed away Saturday. The second was to let our brother know (I had by the time she called me again). We talked about the visit from Dave and the relationship.
Debra and I had our phone session and we talked about the holiday, and this weekend and of course my visit with Dave.
I also did some laundry and set the dishwasher going. Both are done and the dishes are cooling. I will empty it tomorrow.
Now that the weekend is over its time to look forward to the upcoming week. As I looked over the week with Debra it looked pretty quiet but I know I forgot something for the calendars and I need to look it over.




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