Today had so many good things that it would be hard to pick my favourite. I started with a lovely message from my Mrs. H in Kent. A good day always starts that way!
I dropped off a gift for my friend Diana’s birthday and she also happens to be my granddaughter’s daycare provider. As I was leaving Danika pulled up and I got to have a mini visit with the lovely Miss Emmy.
There were good joking moments at work, I figured we confirmed our friendship when I hiked my shirt and pulled up my tights in front of Layla. She of course pointed out that I had had her check a mole on my back yesterday so that was probably the moment. And she still bought me lunch, lol! Sheila came in to get the bank deposit for the Theatre and we had a great mini visit. She gave some good advice as to how to raise the head of my bed properly.
It seemed that everything I did today including two payrolls had to do with the government; recording, reconciliant, reporting and remitting. It is very satisfying to get that off the list. It was also a day of investigating and learning. That’s also a good day when I walk away knowing something new to me.
At one point I got a text from my son, Jake, to call when I could, no emergency. In between files I called and we had such a good chat. He was calling to find out where best to get his car fixed but we chatted about so many things, catching up. I am sad he isn’t able to come for Christmas. I told him I had managed to send along his gift in the parcel from the girls and that if he didn’t like it he could tell me and gift it back for my birthday in April as I got him something I love. He said that was the Long Con but I pointed out that anything he got me could potentially inherit so that was the ultimate long con. We had a good laugh. It was so good to hear his voice.
I had just left work when Diane called and invited me to pizza night. We order individual size pizza from Papago and it is really good and a great deal. Pizza and a movie while my dishes went through her dishwasher was just the ticket. I brought a tote of dirty ones over. That’s what good friends do! We watched Ricki and the Flash with Meryl Streep and Rick Springfield directed by Jonathan Demme. Given the cast and the director I thought it should be pretty great. It was not. There were however a cast of incredible musicians that I hope were well compensated. It was okay, just not especially relatable and I think it tried to take itself too seriously. It was a Rick Springfield movie, not a Meryl Streep one. I liked watching them try though.
Came home to the Ms Mistletoe acting desperate to go outside. I really think that is what she meows about. I opened the door and she shot out. She wandered checking out the garden and after 5-10 minutes I called her in and she came running. It is probably good that it is cold out as she doesn’t wander far.
Sean has promised to help me plumb ready for the Culligan man on Monday should I not manage to get the plumber here in the next two days. We also, the Campbells and I plan to go do the reverse Christmas parade on Saturday night which will be fun.
I need to go to bed but am entranced by The Voice Finale and the artists who are guests.
triumphgal 