I am very glad I didn’t say fuckedy, fuck, fuckers when I wanted to yesterday because today was full of blessings!! I awoke to an appointment on the morning of the 27th for my second MRI and have decided to go visit my cousins, one in Tulameen and one in Blind Bay after, making a big circle. While on the treadmill I said goodbye to Walter White as Breaking Bad came to an end for me. Guess it’s El Camino tomorrow morning. I got lots done and then went for Sushi at Sakura with a new friend for lunch. Introduced her to warm saki, which really only goes best with fresh sushi, especially tempura. When I got back to the office my phone let me know that I had an achievement on Fitbit! I have walked the length of Africa which took me a while but I keep plugging at it. I got a lot done in the afternoon, accepted a booking for next week via Airbnb and then came home to glorious skies.
I just saw a McDonalds commercial with the song Steal My Fries. it took me a minute to realize it is the concept that we can eat together again that is worth having someone steal your fries. Well played Mickey D, well played.
My Hello Fresh at first disappointed as once again it was missing mushrooms, but truth be told, it is now one of my faves, even with the substitute zucchini. Already looking forward to tomorrow’s portion.
After dinner I saw that a friend was selling an outdoor fireplace and mine had recently rusted out so I inquired after it saying I had to arrange pick up. A complete stranger offered to deliver it for a case of beer, a friend joked that my Tucson could carry things and then the woman selling it said her husband would deliver it!! I also sent money to buy a tomato plant from her and then when they got here with a huge plant she gave me the plant money back! We were in a play together a few years ago and it was so good to see her and learn about the house sitting gigs they do travelling around the world. Her husband even took away my old one and the box from my shed!! Amazing.
Rae sent me a photo of what her eagle eye spotted, a leftover from Saturday night. The irony once the boundary was gone.
Today a most fantastic parcel arrived from a small bookseller. I only recently discovered a dear friend from the neighbourhood I grew up in had illustrated a book about the area. I can’t wait to read it and already adore the cover. It is also an autographed copy and the wee x on the map, I put there to show where the house boat I grew up in was, at the foot of jardine street. I feel so pleased to have called Charlene Kamachi a friend and hope she is well.
And that is only what I can remember about this really great day!
After I hit post this showed up!!! Icing on the cake!
This morning I awoke after a good comfortable sleep without even the fan on above me. It is clear why! 7-34 range in one week! 44.6F to 93.2F! That is a huge range. My garden and my cat won’t know what to do with themselves…
The rest of my day had moments when I wish I was more like Andrei on 90 Day Happily Ever After. He just calls a bitch when he sees one. There is such a part of me that wishes over the last couple months instead of shoving stuff down, I could have brought myself to call a bitch, a bitch and clear the air. I hate passive aggressive shit and it feels like I am surrounded by it right now. I think it is funny that one of the people who could have had the most reason to stay away from me is actually the one I am feeling closer to every day. I truly have to trust that she is being earnest with me. If I find out that is not true I will move back home in an instant to work as I feel that she is ‘grounding’ me there for now. i did have a great moment when I went to Hometown for Hunger at Denham Ford and ran into Sandy A who has agreed to be the stage manager for the show I am producing called The Aliens. I told her to read the script and confirm but we checked we were both fully vaxxed and had a good hug. She was the woman I recruited to be SM for the show that I quit producing while I was standing at Stonehenge on Friday the 13th of Sept 2019. I am eternally grateful that she trusts me enough to work with me again. Simple things are great blessings.
I replanned the layout of my yard today. I need Rae and the Fam to come and help me move things like one of those tile games to get it to the right spots. There were very negative and positive moments today. I heard from Tanner but it still seemed out of character. I am glad not to worry about him any longer. I have found someone who would like to apprentice under me for a major client that will be problematic to move completely online as I cut their cheques and all. That would be so great!
Lukas sleeps in now! So that was a great start to a Sunday. We both got up and had some cereal and played Little Big Planet 2. After we got to a certain point we headed outside to start building my shed in a box. First there was a lot of pruning of the lilac bushes and raking the ground. He was an incredible help. I then taught him the fine art of laying out all the pieces before beginning the build and how to use a ratchet. We got the whole frame together just before the rain started. I will have to level out the ground before we put the cover on. It is intended to be a storage garage for my 1946 Willys CJ2A and is in a place in the yard that will have a locked entrance so it will be safe from weather and theft. Lukas was so sweet. He thanked me for having him overnight and when I told him I was sorry it was more work than fun, he said it was good to spend time together. We had good talks about last night as well. He felt the Little Jazz Orchestra was really good but not for so long and that the Handsome Devils were more fun and upbeat.
It rained hard today and that was such a blessing. I hope there is good news of fewer fires now. My grass seems to have gotten greener already. I took a photo this morning comparing the beauty of the rose and the rain.
I am still worried about Tanner as I have had no contact from him at all. It feels so unlike him and I reached out to our mutual good friend again. She also is concerned. We both hope to hear something soon. I couldn’t bear to hear something has happened to him.
Dinner was very delicious tonight. I would make this one again!
It is 11 degrees outside and 21 in and yet my AC kept kicking in so I opened doors and windows. It is interesting to check the stats for the year so far on this site. I understand the numbers can be skewed as it doesn’t register all hits but where they are coming from is very interesting to me.
I was not impressed that my super senses overruled and set my alarm last night so it went off at 6:30 am. Better safe than sorry I guess. I was next awakened when my new neighbor and new friend Tracey texted that they were going to the transfer station and could take my stuff. We figured out that we both pay for garbage pickup and don’t use it enough so plan to split the cost and share it going forward. I did chores and got myself ready to meet Rae, Gene and Lukas at Arby’s for lunch before taking Lukas to get the water we needed for Summer Sounds from Culligan. We were at the park for 3 pm to help any way we could since I knew there was a shortage of volunteers tonight. I was happy my friend Tanner had volunteered so we were going early to introduce him to the team. The problem is that he didn’t show up at all, in spite of me messaging and offering to pick him up. I am a little freaked out as I don’t know his habits and there is some bad shit going around in Cranbrook currently. I plan to MOM him tomorrow if I don’t get a Facebook message, I will call his cell. It would break me…. Ironically there was a sudden appearance of police, fire trucks and ambulances tonight at the park as they had received a 911 call from a male overdosing in a bathroom at the park. There was no one, thankfully. But they rushed off to find the next location it may have been. There was also a fire in one of the food trucks which was thankfully controlled immediately thanks to the two young ladies running it. Sure could have been a disaster all around.
I received an odd review from the people I spoke of last night. They were kind and only said my place was hard to find which is because of the construction next door and the dug up roads and the fact I sent them a map but they did not get cell coverage in this country. I will respond to the review with that info, that the detour is temporary.
Lukas is here overnight and I have to admit that he is one of my most interesting Grandsons. I sometimes have to focus him but also, every one just loves him. I am so happy that he is enjoying helping out and I hope some day to bring him to Vancouver Island Music Fest to work with me.
Some photos from the last two days: the kayak in the middle is the one I want… the mug came free with my vodka, Missy is just the best, Blue skies!, my SUV lights up the door handles when I near!
I spent an hour and a half chatting with my cousin Debbi this morning. That filled my tank! We are making a plan for me to go to their cabin in Tulameen at the end of the month. The only problem for me is that she will just have returned from Germany where her man is working and I have to be sure I will still be ok to have my MRI if I am in contact with her…
I really just want to buy a Kayak and go exploring……. Did I mention that my friend who is a manager at Subaru says I got a good purchase with my Hyundai and is happy for me? We had a good laugh that their demographic is the grey haired set…
I will admit straight up that I stopped at the liquor store and bought several options. Tonight I am enjoying Vanilla Crown Royal on the rocks. It has been an interesting 24 hours. My guests from last night left an icky feeling with me. They admitted this morning that they have never even been near a trailer park before and that they were shocked when they arrived, had a big fight and nearly drove away and got a hotel. She then proceeded to tell me that I should make it more clear so that people can decide from home and not be shocked when they get here. I am still waiting for the review from them although she admitted that if she had made it last night it would have been all negative (JUDGEY) I was left feeling very triggered and less than, all day. She did keep saying that I am very creative and I am going to take that as a positive but seriously I am pissed. They made me feel like a lower caste and it is not sitting well with me. I should have known when the fancy Mercedes pulled up. What they don’t know is I have owned two Mercedes in my life and have shaken hands with Queen Elizabeth, who are they to look down on me! I really can’t type much more because my heart has been hurt. I did however speak to clients about becoming paperless and checked out kayak options… step by step to true freedom.
After over 9 hours sleep my alarm still woke me out of a deep sleep. I made up the camper in advance of the guests arriving tonight. While I was making the bed there was a big noise and everything moved. I stopped and listened but nothing so I carried on. Then it happened again and I realized Missy was on the roof. Of course she needed to get down as soon as possible or my ceiling canvas was going to be like a sieve next time it rains. I am going to get some spray canvas sealer, just in case and to be sure it doesn’t leak during the upcoming rains.
I had a busy day of meeting with clients. I made the first one cry as we have actually become good friends and we cried together over a story from the past. I did get excited showing her my new ride though. The second one is a new client after today. She will do her own books but I will transition her to online and give training and assistance. I really like her company. The afternoon was spent on catching up with a few things and then it was time to head home. Before I left though, I drew a map for my guests to find me with the Neighbourhood torn up. I basically did a kids drawing of the area with little arrows and drawings. They did find their way eventually. Later than they thought but I knew they forgot I am in mountain time. Turns out they had to show proof of testing at the border and then were given tests to complete and send in. Seems a little lax… I feel safe with them here and they will be leaving in the morning.
It was a tough night as the pressure was adjusted while I tried to sleep. The irony of finally falling into a deep sleep only to be woken up at 5:30 is sad. I came home and got on the treadmill, showered up and headed to the office. The lack of sleep causes me to feel woozy, like after a big night. Several times during the day I wished my appointment had been on a Friday night. I did work very diligently to not make mistakes, well it was harder to do so than usual. Finally got the must do list done and was home in my jammies having leftovers by 5 pm. I am glad it rained so I didn’t even have to go water the garden. I decided I would think tonight whether to block out the remaining dates on my Airbnb as the Covid numbers are going up fast again in BC and apparently there is an outbreak at a nursing home here in Cranbrook. Then I was asked for a booking for tomorrow night. I have the bedding ready, just have to make it, so I said yes and now it looks like they are coming from Seattle to Calgary. I suppose that could make them the safest if they had to have a test at the border. I wish there was more communication before saying yes. I am going to have to revisit this for the summer. And get sleep….
Went to work, got a lot done before going to drop off my filthy SUV at the dealership for it’s ‘leaving with a buyer’ detailiing and fuel filling. The low tire sensor was also giving a warning so they were going to fix it. Signed more things and paid my down payment and got shuttled back to work. I worked my tail off and still didn’t get all done I hoped too but I was obsessed with the fact I didn’t hear from them and wanted a bill of sale so I texted the finance guy and he came to pick me up. Turns out there was a bit of misunderstanding and he ended up throwing in services and oil changes for the life of me owning it as well as a tow and electrical package. The sensors have to be ordered as they were actually not working. I think there is a problem with the back seat one as well as even after moving everything out of back seat it tells me to check the back seat as if I have left my kid in there which freaks me out that someone got in while I was out of it. Will have to let them know tomorrow. I really hope I didn’t get an electrical lemon! Came home and put the stickers that Rae and then Ashlée had gotten me on the clean car and then made a delicious dinner. Surf, Coop and Crop for the win! And now I am at the keep clinic for the night again…
Jake and Emmy and my guests all left this morning so I spent time cleaning and sanitizing and doing loads of laundry. It was nearly 3 when I got a text from Diane asking if I wanted to go see Meachen Falls out near St Marys Lake where we had gone kayaking. Since it had gloriously pounded down rain for some time today I figured the sky would be clear and that would be awesome. I had also spent part of the day getting part way through the first of two thick manuals for my new SUV and new I needed to break in the engine with variable speed drives so that could be just the ticket. I finished throwing the last load in the dryer, threw on my hiking sandals and headed out to pick up D.
I told Emmy not to open the fridge and showed her the picture after she tried and she was shocked to see her arm disappeared.
We headed out with the goal of driving up to the falls, taking it in and heading back. There was some confusion as to where exactly to stop and she had explained to me that the road continued on to White Boar Lake and glacier but the road to it was usually only usable by trucks so of course I had to prove that wrong…. I was already believing my Tucson was more like a truck than a car anyway, the way it is decked out so we kept going. 11 Km later we were at the Lake and it was the best decision ever!! So gorgeous and the road up was like a riverbed in several spot but I took it carefully and never once bottomed out or scraped the sides. At one point a pickup was coming down and I had to give right-of-way and back down for quite a ways around curves and all until there was finally a pull out wide enough for him so I could go by. Back up camera and nerves of steel for the win!! I have to say he must have been impressed. We parked and there was no one else up there so it was incredibly peaceful. There is a short hike down to the lake and it is stunning, even with the Smokey skies, I can’t wait to go back when it is clear again. We ate huckleberries and took photos and enjoyed stretching our legs. I need to buy bear spray and go back there to camp. No cell service, no crowds, just picnic tables and an extremely well kept, odour free, toilet paper stocked outhouse! I finally got to use my new to me walking stick which are perfect, especially for swiping the cobwebs out of the way in the forest. They are actually kid sized ski poles that I got at the second hand store for $10 and they work perfect for short me.
Walking path
Not much wider driving path
We worked our way back down and easily found the spot to park on the roadside to walk down to the Falls (ok it was a wee bit of flagging tape on a tree limb). Was that ever worth it, spectacular location in so many ways. Again, like the lake, I could have just stayed there and relaxed. I love a falls that is remote enough not to be fenced off. Seeing pink dainties in the tree branches was a bit of a surprise.
Diane came for dinner which was later than usual but after that adventure a little grilled salmon Greek style was delicious. I can’t wait to take my ride into the dealer tomorrow for it’s detail, lol.
It was lovely to hear Emmy in the morning and have her come running to give morning snuggles. I sat out and had coffee with the guests and clarified the comment when they dropped off the kayaks that they are pretty casual about that, meaning Covid. Turns out the Mom is vaccinated but hadn’t told her daughter. It all came out this morning. She told me later that all her kids are conspiracy theorists but she felt safer getting it and her husband is 70 so she wasn’t putting him at risk. Interesting how there can be so much difference within a family. I am glad all of mine are vaccinated and happy to be.
Suddenly I got a text and realize it was ten to eleven and I was to be at the dealership where one of the owners was meeting me on a closed day to sign all the paperwork. When I left my place I noticed a grasshopper on my mud flap and he was still there when I got to the dealership! Josh was so incredibly trusting as we signed over our vehicles to each other on Saturday, I signed the loan paperwork today and went and transferred ownership and insurance and yet, I still haven’t paid the down payment because he doesn’t know how to use the machine. It was fun to be offered beer while doing the paperwork. His girlfriend even came and had a drink and a visit before they headed off to pick up a dresser and I took off to do errands. He did throw in a remote start, oil changes for life and the tablets and holders and will do a detail and fill it with gas when I go back on Tuesday or Wednesday. I feel like I won the car buyers lottery. Of course I am going to wait until I have the options before I pay now, just to be sure. I am a fan of the CarPlay feature that’s for sure!
I picked up fast food for Jake, Emmy and I and then did her hair before Danika picked her up to go to a wedding. Jake and I went grocery shopping for snacks and some food for his trip home tomorrow. Got back and I made us dinner while he got the old (1985) Apple IIe I have at home from the theatre booted up. He had never seen a floppy disk before so that was cool. Once I showed him how it worked we managed to get the old lighting software program running. It was fun to post online to show friends. Jamie was instantly interested and when they dropped off Emmy he came in and opened it up and tipped it, takin pictures etc and Emmy was monkeying with the buttons, etc. And then it wouldn’t start. I am not going to kid you, I am not happy. Anyway, I told him to go home and talk with his wife and make me an offer as I am using it to fund raise for tech booth. Jake thinks I am being oversensitive about it and it is fixable…
We watched the movie about Ted Bundy with Zac Ephron. He played the part very well. The story fascinates me, that someone had that much charm that even at his trial, after being found guilty, the judge seemed to admire him.
I did the money counting from last night in the park, we are doing well with our new memberships. Everyone is so happy to have live music back. Maureen sent me some pictures from when I was introducing who will be playing next week. I do love emcee gigs. Just need to dress more flatteringly… what a gut, sigh.
It is finally raining! And pretty well soaking things thankfully. I wish Missy would come in but she is still avoiding as Emmy is here. I stopped at Diane’s today and we made a plan to potentially go kayaking tomorrow depending on the weather. We need the rain but I hope it clears.
I got up and made coffee to settle back in bed to watch Loki, my new favourite bad boy crush. I didn’t last long as I realized I needed to get things ready for the guests staying tonight and Summer Sounds. I was making the bed in the guest trailer when I suddenly just started crying. It took me a bit to realize that it was coming from the trigger of it being July 31st. 58 years ago on this day, when I was 3 months old, my Mother and Sister, Rae Ann drowned on my sisters third birthday. Losing my primary bond at that age left me with a hole in my psyche that I have spent a lot of money on therapy about over the years. And, still it seems to haunt me, as came the tears this day. I had been thinking about a new vehicle for some time now so I thought it a good day to go looking as I have a spare two hours and a need to be distracted.
Note the numbers!!!!
After looking at a good number of vehicles I suddenly had a gut reaction to the 2022 Hyundai Tucson in the middle of the showroom floor. I have always wanted to buy a showroom car. It had the Kootenay addition package with fab rims and All Terrain Mud and snows that look more like truck tires as well as a Thule Roof rack to start and is Amazon Grey, how perfect is that. I mentioned I would like to keep the headrest tablets and holders and they threw them in. I also got the full value owed on my Honda for trade in. I am just chuffed, can’t wait to go for a drive and just pull over and sleep!. Now I want to buy a kayak as well. I did find it wasn’t too expensive to get the tow package as well so I could tow my jeep on a trailer to shows when it is fixed up. I honestly am so chuffed and they even let me take it away with transfer papers without even signing the loan documents yet. It pays to shop on the last day of the month when they want to meet their quota. I had to rush off do fulfill my obligations at Summer Sounds but really I wanted to go for a long drive!
I really am ridiculously excited and looking forward to adventures. Jake arrived and brought Emmy to the park for a while. I had fun tonight managing the booth and being water girl. The Quimbys and Voodoo Rhythm Kings performed, Bif Naked was in attendance, the park was packed and it was steamy hot out. I had the most fun doing the emcee part with Maureen and solo. She writes us up a basic script and we take it from there. I have always enjoyed emceeing. I was walking around with water when I heard someone call my name for some and then mention we were a long way from MusicFest. It suddenly twigged that it was Tanner from Courtenay! He is working on the project next door and I am thrilled. Look forward to having him over. This day really did improve immensely and I had a really nice visit with Jake when I got home as well.
I worked like a crazy woman right up until 5 pm when I finished filing the last obligation of the month. I was feeling so much pressure that I didn’t stop for food again, sigh. I did get asked by the guests for tomorrow night if they could drop off their kayaks a day early. I told them to meet me at the mall so I could show them the way as I planned to go to Shaw and get my new phone! It took a whole hour and a lot of money but I have my new Pacific Blue iPhone 12 Pro with a clear case, magnetic card pocket and USBc cube charger. Albert was my original clerk and he was assisted by Jaymi and the whole experience was amusing. I am told I got a credit on my internet bill as well. I was surprised when it came with three months free of Apple TV and Apple Arcade.
Ashlée dropped Gene off so we could set up my XR for him. He paid me for it and was appreciative of the deal I gave him. I know he will take good care of it because he worked hard for the money. We made one of my Hello Fresh and it was delicious. We didn’t have long though before Addison came and picked him up as he was staying there tonight. I did manage to get the camper bed stripped, the bedding and towels washed and dried and I will put them back on tomorrow and vacuum. I am really tired so I have been watching Love Is Blind After the Alter. I had forgotten about it. I liked that experiment.
Putted around this morning getting ready for my guests this evening and then jumped in the car with my recycle which if course I forgot to drop off. I did remember to go to UPS and send the 6 packs of smokes I had to buy for my last mystery shop to the head office. They make it easy by sending a printable label. It is interesting that the UPS depot is at the Dollar store now. Fairly easy to go to between 9 and 5:30 and the staff there are lovely. I noticed a lovely photo moment when I passed by the board room today at work so of course I had to stop and take a picture! I had a good laugh when I saw a post from a friend and had to send it by text to my friend whose floor I most recently ended up on. We had a good chuckle.
I really worked hard, so hard that I didn’t eat properly today. I arranged with the guests to meet outside my work so I could guide them through the crazy detour that is the way to my house now. Vanessa and Cameron are very nice, somewhere north of me in age and have a great vibe. I gave them a quicky tour, suggested they do takeout from Family Thai and headed out. There is a vast amount of trust needed in this game. You either just trust or don’t bother. I admit this is the first time I have gone out while there were people here in the evening but I have had to leave for work before others have gone in the morning. Of course if I had been home when the last guests left, they may not have gotten away with my vintage towel.
I made it to the Directors meeting in perfect timing and we all headed to Shenanigans again. Funny to be there twice in a week after not going to a bar in eons. The three directors, production manager and I met to discuss the upcoming season. I am now the producer for the second show with a new director to the theatre. Duncan Chalmers is cool and we joked about being on our first date as we were interviewing each other to see what we brought to the table and if we had good initial feelings about working together. The joke continued as I said he got the trifecta, a Treasurer, Tech Director and Actor/Director for a Producer.
It was so nice to once again hang with these peeps as we all work toward a very successful season. I also love that the Chalmers name holds a special place in my heart. Arvid Chalmers was one of my favourite friends on Salt Spring Island.
I am excited about the position, I am taking back what I had to give up while I was standing at Stonehenge on Friday the 13th 2019. This is a new time and season. Slowly I will look to replace myself as Treasurer and likely Tech Director as I move more into Directing and Acting, the two things that I have done for free, for pay, for love for over 45 years! I sometimes wonder if in an ego driven world, I do myself a disservice by not flaunting my theatrical resumé. I hear others do it regularly but it always sits wrong with me. I shall be judged by what I do now. AND I shall help to make this season a very successful one at CCT.
I just loved the warning about the grasshopper in my garden.
I really do amuse myself. Now to be fair this week so far I have worked double my average day length. It has to have some kind of effect, right?
So many kooky things today. I decided since my hair was still in braids and the temperature was perfect, that I would ride to work. Didn’t even make it out of the park before I questioned my choices. There was a pile of dirt in one lane just outside of the park on the main road and a dump truck backing up to clearly block my lane. A guy noticed and went over to ask the truck to clear the lane so I could get out and when I asked if I would be able to get back in at day’s end he said yes but maybe on a detour. As it happens that is exactly what I experienced. I didn’t know the small detour was through a back alley as the signs posted said to go up and around the long way. I did and then had to ride on gravel for a couple blocks to get to the other entrance to the park. I was fine with it as I have a lot of experience but that is lucky.
I also forgot my Hello Fresh was arriving today so I chose to leave the office at 4, go see if the new Harley specialized bike shop in town would install my new speedo cable and then swap out for my car. Robin, Renee and Kevin are running a slick little shop and Robin was awesome to deal with. In spite of the fact I ride a Triumph, he tried to find the right screw that was missing and gave me options to get one. If I can’t he said he could make it work. I love getting that kind of respect and help. R&R Rebel Bikes is my go to in town now.
I managed to basically butt dial my besties in England at who knows what unGodly hour via WhatsApp. I only hope they had their phones on silent and I didn’t disturb them. If they see the cancelled call they will know my butt was thinking of them and sending all the love. EVEN IF THEIR GOVERNMENT won’t let me in without quarantine! Only EU and US! Go figure, last time I looked, the Queen is on our money and stamps… sigh. One day.
I did make another nummy dinner tonight. It doesn’t look like the pictures but it tastes delish!
I had cleaned the bedding, so I remade the camper ready for the guests tomorrow night. While I was out I noticed the perfect day lily. I missed all the rest so far as I transplanted them to the back fence last Fall.
It is a challenging time to be a forthright person. There are suggestions and decisions being made that I have an opinion about. I have chosen to speak my piece in a polite and straight forward way. I can’t bear to have a ‘why didn’t you tell us’ moment. All will work out as it should and I will carry nothing.
Sadly I washed my hair for the second time only since I had it coloured, in what could only be called a cold shower and the colour is all but gone. Plus side is it left odd blue streaks which I am not adverse to. It doesn’t show as blue in this picture and my hairdresser has offered over and over to fix it but I don’t really have the time right now and I don’t hate it.
A quick water this morning left me happy with my garden findings
I got to work and was so focused that at one point I couldn’t find my happy face stamp that indicates posted in my world… I think I am tired
Too be fair, it practically blended in to the keyboard! No, really!
I parked near the theatre long before my Board meeting tonight with intention to grab sushi from Sakura, my favourite spot that I haven’t frequented in a very long time. It was a 25 minute wait as I hadn’t phoned ahead for takeout so I took it in to the meeting space to eat and wait. So delicious and some left for tomorrow’s snack! Jenn, one of the Board members returned my wine bottle and I had left my water bottle at work so I used it for the meeting. I always wanted to suck back from a wine bottle during a meeting.
The meeting was one of the more interesting ones I have attended as it started with a lot of air clearing which was very necessary as we move forward. Much of the evening was very positive and I was super happy to report on all things financial and technical, both of which are on an upward trend. Afterwards, 4 of us went next door to Shenanigans which I have not been to in a very long time and it was lovely to just have bevies and chat. Two of us stayed longer and solved all the worlds woes. I believe I have offered to Produce a show going on in February. I will meet with the Director on Thursday to see if we are a good fit. I do hope to direct a show in the following season. There are a few I am interested in. I will need to make a careful plan of the time involved. I am pretty sure the third slot that goes on in May best suits my work life.
Overall, it was a pretty great day, which is just what I needed. I know I will sleep well tonight!
I couldn’t help but notice things are picking up after suffering through the Heat Dome. I didn’t lose anything entirely. Well, except for the lavender , but it dried and smells delicious.
I came home after a very intense day to find the guests had left the place as they found it. I stripped the bed and did laundry before making my delicious Hello Fresh. It was one of my favourite. It reminded me of the taste of my homemade ravioli, only on pizza dough!! I will definitely make that one again. I only wish I could have hung the bedding on the line but it is smoky and I don’t want them to smell.
Every time I think I should skip a week I have a meal like tonight and am grateful. I order the meals far enough in advance that it is also a surprise when I go to cook them. Really I haven’t had two meals the same yet which is far better than eating out.
I received an order from Amazon today and it was one chocolate bar in a padded envelope. I am starting to worry about my carbon footprint as I ordered it as an add on to another order. Will have to revisit how I use the service.
Jake called to say he is coming this weekend to see Emmy. That makes me very happy. I am glad I have the space to have them, even with Airbnb guests.
It’s funny how whenever I think nothing happened in a day, I start writing and realize there are so many mundane things and some that really matter.. to me.
I must have really really needed sleep as I didn’t wake up until 10:49 am. I then had a lot to do as I had guests tonight, so I got dressed, processed the blueberry order I got and headed outside. When I opened the door there was a strange cat who promptly decided it should come in and check things out. I mowed the lawn, cleaned the pool and trimmed the willow tree before coming in to clean the bathroom and be ready. The random hollyhock is getting bigger and more in the way. I was having a beer with the Neighbour when James and his three year old daughter Willow arrived. I got them settled and they jumped in the pool. After a while I asked if I could invite Sawyer over to play with her and he got dropped off. I had a Hello Fresh meal that I was going to cook just for me but it was a salad and I knew it wouldn’t last well until tomorrow so I asked if they would like dinner too. He was very surprised and happy. I added blueberries to the meal to make it even more delicious. We all had a nice meal and then took the kids across the street to the park for some swing time. James is from Manchester, living in Calgary for the last years. He has a very thick accent and we had some good conversations. His car is hysterical. He got a good deal on it because it had been damaged by hail.
Today is my son Jakes 27th birthday. I sat outside under the tree and made a birthday post on Facebook. Seems I got very emotional and just had a good hard cry. Not sure when I will see him next. I am tired and worn out. My hips are hurting. I think I need to bite off smaller chunks of work to protect my health and body. My throat still hurts as well. I am really going to have to focus this week to get all that needs to be done, done without errors.
I did chores and then picked up Lukas to help me with my recycle and go get ice. Then we went for Froyo at Twisted Peaks with the gift certificate Emmy got me. Next stop was the park for summer sounds. Lukas was the water boy tonight and had a great time. He was very good at it and wants to keep coming back when they are not at the lake. He even saw they needed help striking the stage and just went and helped. I think it is really cool that we had a city councilor volunteering tonight and next week a former MP will be as well. That is the kind of community we are building as a society. People from 11 to over 70 making an event for all ages! The beer flowed and the vendors were great and the music was lovely of course.
I received my blueberry order today as it will be some time before I am harvesting much out of my garden. I have the beginnings of Cherry, raspberry and strawberry as well as a couple blueberry
At 3:10 am I awoke on my stomach choking on bile. I felt like I was throwing up but I didn’t. It was terrifying and left me with a burning sensation and taste I couldn’t shake no matter how may tums I chewed. It took a while to get to sleep and when my alarm went off there was no way I could get functioning. My throat was raw and I sat on the couch for another hour and a half before I could make myself get in the shower. I used the new product I bought from my stylist Nioxin and it has a shampoo, conditioner and leave in. It is supposed to thicken hair and retain colour. Unfortunately it took a bunch of the colour out! I don’t hate it but will have to see how it goes. I sent a pic to Ireland and she said she would fix it if I decide to.
I got to work and finished up a bunch of my volunteer work so I could get on with paid work. I saw the cover photo from the theatre and like it. Maureen took it when we were working there.
My voice was really rough and I have a phlegm feeling making me want to swallow constantly. I didn’t feel like eating but made myself some oatmeal and tried to drink lots of water. I focused on just one file so I wouldn’t make mistakes and when I got too tired around 6 decided to call it a day. I had called the MRI office today to find they did not have the requisition for my torso one, only for the knee. They told me to call my Dr office which I did and she couldn’t see it in my file either so was going to send a message to my Dr. I don’t know how long to wait until I hear something. I really have a strong feeling that the mass in my torso could be part of all my problems. If not, at least we will rule it out or get it out. I stopped to pick up some soap ends and business cards from Jan who makes Goats and Hoes Soap. I had asked her if it would be ok to give them to my guests at my Airbnb. A nice perk for them and maybe further business for her as she sells in the market and some stores.
I have a terrible headache, the smoke was even coming in to my office. When I left work I was shocked how strong the smell was, like a camp fire and that there was ash floating around. That is not helping the feeling in my throat and probably explains the headache. They really have been doing a lot of work on our road. I am so sick of the traffic past my place already as the other side of the parks entrance is blocked. It is supposed to be only 15 but everyone is going by fast and noisy.
And now it is 10:55 and the cars are still rolling up to the place across the street. A young guy bought it and moved in last month, it’s probably his housewarming so I will try not to be cranky bitch. (But I am)
I did make a really good dinner tonight though, can’t wait for lunch tomorrow.
I of course feel like dirt but am not comfortable to lie down yet… I need rest though as tomorrow is Summer sounds and Lukas is going to come help and then stay overnight. He can help me get ready for the guests on Sunday night as well.
triumphgal 