Sunday, May 21st

This morning I had a small amount of work to do.  It took longer than it should have to do because I kept trying to come up with a way to short cut what needed to be done.  So looking for a shortcut took too long.  Lol.

This afternoon I visited a friend for a walk and weaving circle.  I brought a bag of crafts and books to sort through since weaving and most crafts are out of the question right now.  It was a nice visit with friends.  Came back to my daughter's house with dinner for the 2 of us and watched some Grace and Frankie.  Now I am starting to stress over my doctor visit in the morning... I wasn't crazy about this doctor, maybe tomorrow will be better.  My son-in-law is supposed to be coming with me.  My hand and arm are doing better, but not completely better yet.  This week, with more work and driving, it has kind of stagnated.  Just a little tingly, but enough to know that it isn't better.

That said, my happy for today is the healing capabilities of our bodies and minds.  My overuse syndrome/carpal tunnel is small compared to many things... but so often we heal and overcome obstacles... often without even realizing we have until we look back on it.

We have a long road ahead of us, let's make it a beautiful day.

The 20th of May

Usually I use a GPS when I am going to my different locations for work, even when I know where I am going.  I do this for a few reasons, but mostly so that if there is some kind of construction or traffic a new route is easily obtained.  The last few weeks back to work I have been using the GPS in my phone rather than the TomTom and the location is one that I hadn't been to very often so I really didn't have it memorized yet.  Last week I didn't use the GPS and drove by the exit.  I had to pull over to set it up.  This week I tried to find the right exit and not use the GPS.  I got off the exit I thought was correct and went on my way.  I kept looking for things that were familiar, a pond, a stream, something.  Although things mostly looked sort of right, I was not sure so I pulled over and tried to get the map program up on my phone.  It wouldn't load.  The sign I went by implied I was heading to the right town (36 miles away) but I wasn't sure if it was the same road I always took.  Maybe this road would lead me to a different part of town?  Eventually I went by a street name I recognized and realized the problem.  Between this week and last the leaves had opened up just enough to make the landscape all just that much different.  Sometimes, seasons change and we don't notice, too busy with our day to day lives.  My happy for today is the small nuances of change as time and seasons pass and the beauty within them.

The 19th of May-Friday-short

Again,  I am ready to fall asleep as I write this.  So it will be short blog tonight.  That is easy since I worked most of the day.  I stopped at the house between jobs to pick up a few things and check the mail.  I chatted (well, texted) with a friend for a bit.  It is so nice to hear from people... I am not the one generally who calls, but I enjoy getting them, or texts.  😊

Today's happy is friends.  And sleep-must sleep.  😴

The water was very choppy today.

Aren't the clouds lovely?

The 18th of May, Thursday -- Edited with the video

Two miles walked this morning.   Every lilac I pass I try to breathe in its fragrant flowers.   They are so short lived.   One yard I passed was full of life with sparrows,  a squirrel and a pair of pigeons.   The remainder of my walk I had Bert singing in my head.  

My district Manager called today and I have more work.  I had intended to send her an email asking what other things she thought I could do, but she beat me to it.  So I took care of some things and worked some today.  Yay!  I need a paycheck.  

On the way home there was a thunderstorm. I pulled over and shot a few videos, here is where one would be if I could get my phone to connect to the computer.  Perhaps trying again in the morning would be a good idea.

Here is the aforementioned video of the storm...

My happy for today is Nature, the bright parts that sunshine, the cloudy that bring rain, even the freezing that bring snow.  :)

Flowers for the table.

 Another of the storm...

May 17th-short blog

This morning I walked a little over 4 miles.  Other than that I pretty much took it easy.  I did some laundry and finally completed Lesson 2 of the geology course I am taking online.  Gideon and I played a game of Candy Land.  End result of the day is that I am exhausted and just want to sleep.

This morning's walk is my happy for today.  There were actually people who I walked by that said hello.  THAT doesn't happen very often in the city.  I went out, walked about 2/3 of a mile and realized I forgot my fitbit.  Finished that part of the walk and went back to get the fitbit.  Then did that part again (stairs included) and then around the big block of the house before coming back.  First walk 1.14 miles, second (with the fitbit) 3.02 miles.  It was hot out today.  😎

I sort of traced the view outside my window with window crayons.

LEAVES!!

The 16th of May - Vlog

The weather today was warm and sunny.  A far cry from the cool and rain we have been getting.  Windows are open and freshness is coming indoors.  I went to the library today for a book on Geology to go along with the class I am taking.  The book I chose as sort of a reference to go along with the course seems to be an old school book complete with questions at the end of each chapter.  No answers, so I won't be using it that way.  I am hoping it will just be good to give me some additional information every once in a while.  So far I have only completed the first lesson.  I have read, watched and listened to the 2nd lesson, but not made the time to sit down and complete  the assignments.  The other book that I came across while looking for that one is called Underfoot: A Geologic Guide to the Appalachian Trail, by V. Collins Chew.  Hopefully I will get a chance to look through it at least.  All this brings me to today's happy, the Library.  The course I am taking is free through the library, the books to help me with the course I got at the library, I also checked out 2 audio books (1 fiction, 1 non-fiction) at the library and I still have 2 non-fiction out from a few weeks ago.  📚

Sorting through things today I found this cool Jack Skellington hat.

It used to belong to my son.  😉

Monday, May 15th

This morning's rain was nearly forgotten with the lovely setting sun.  Today was an errand running day and a work on the house day.  I was hoping to more done on the repairs but once again ran into small problems that I didn't have the time and parts to make right.  My son-in-law was able to help with the two handed and heavy stuff.  We all went out to a local seafood place for supper after and I got some onion rings-which I have been craving lately-with my meal.  Tomorrow I will go back to the house after my chiropractor appointment.

My hand and arm are slowly getting better.  There are still things that are causing the tingling but it is happening less.  Unfortunately, driving is still one of the things that brings about the tingling.

Moments...The ones that make us smile or laugh or gaze in wonder, that is my happy for today.

Azalea is blooming.

I pulled over into a parking lot to look at the sky for a moment.