If I like writing so much

[katesthoughts]

 

 

I keep saying I like writing in blogs because it gives the world or anyone who is interested view of my life or the way I see things.  I would start the entries but end up not finishing them.  It can be frustrating because I try to go back and finish them and forget where I left off.  Sometimes If I missed the days I delete them from the computer.

The condo search is at a standstill for the moment.  We had the inspection and he made the concerns known.  The windows were not a surprise and neither was the fact the garage will have to come down.  That won’t be our responsibility but that of the new owners.  At his urging I had the furnace cleaned last week.  This weekend had issue with the thermostat not working properly.  A couple of times the heat was up to 90 plus and I had it set at mid-60.  Yesterday I walked in here and nearly suffocated it was so hot.  The cats looked pitiful.

 I called the service guy and he gave me instructions to turn off some switch and so I did but to help it cool down around here I opened the door put ceiling fans on and it was much better.   The guy came promptly this morning at 8 and put in a “temporary thermostat” in and said he would get another one.  All I really want is one that I can turn up and down.  I barely used the timing mechanism on it.  I was relieved to find things back to normal but last night it was anxiety ridden and I was wishing I got the condo already.

All we are waiting for now is the appraiser and when I asked Liz about it this afternoon she says that the final information would be given to Cheryl and then to us and BB.  However, the appraiser still has to come to the house.  So Liz reminded me to keep the house up cleaning wise. She asked me about the tile in the living room.  I told her I would try tonight but that’s not going to happen. Reason:  tired and not enough light to work with.  She said more about the only thing to pack would be the rest of the kitchen and the remaining clothes (actually I think she mentioned awhile back to leave the clothes in the dressers and they could be moved drawer by drawer).

The status with BB/lawyer man right now is we are beginning the process of having him removed as Trustee.  According to my brother’s text from last month we are at the beginning of the phase-but not quite there yet.  I didn’t want to ask him what that meant but I trust him enough to let him handle it.  I have been putting it off because of the final clearing out and the open house and the end results and of course the condo search that we have done.  Then of course the happy family stuff.  My hope is that synopsis will be done by the end of the week. 

 

This past week saw some great family news; my nephew JohnH aka ArmyMD got engaged to his girlfriend of two years.  He announced it on FB.  Of course my Sister and Brother missed it.  Wedding plans have not been released yet.

This weekend was my great Nephew Bryan’s wedding.  It was beautiful.  The weather was lovely on Friday.  The reception was fun.  As the sun was setting it got chilly.  I have a video link but don’t know if it’s allowed to be shared because it came from the photographer.  It turns out it was Danielle who was a former coworker from Yale.

We had our monthly Phelan family chat on Sunday.  This time it was only five women, my cousin, Judy who has been organizing them.  My cousin Maura and her Mom Betty also chimed in from Texas.   Rounding out the five of course was Liz and I.  We talk talked about Judy’s Mom who was recently put in Hospice.

 Liz announced the news of selling of the house and the condo search.  It didn’t bother me at first but during my session with Debra last night it began too.  Liz must have sensed it bothered me somehow because in her latest text tonight she apologized for speaking over me and being a know-it-all. (those were her words not mine).  I have to give her props she is trying very hard and has been a big help with everything. 

The rest of the family couldn’t attend for various reasons. I was hoping to see my cousins who haven’t come and of course Jim didn’t come but he was sick.  We have another one next month.  My hope is I will be able to participate whether or not I am here or in the condo by then.

The Coulombe side of the family seems good.  I am basing this on the FB posts from those who are on FB. 

Liz asked me about Thanksgiving tonight.  She says their plans are to stay home and have a small dinner with her husband and my nephew Rich.  She invited me if my plans changed with Jim.  I told her I would let her know.

The titans are currently sitting with me.  Tiger just went back to her spot on top of the couch.  Sky also is there.  They have been doing pretty well.  Sleeping everywhere and eventually with me at night.  They seem to be eating okay.  Playing and sleeping is their lives.

 

 

I haven’t been going to the gym at all lately, and with all the stress eating I have a feeling I have gained a little more weight.  I eat anything and everything it’s not one particular go to food.  This week I had dinner out or delivered three or four times.   I bought extra stuff that I knew I could do without. 

I see the Hematologist tomorrow; I have my video appointment with the rheumatologist on Thursday and the infusion is later on in the month.  I have my video session with Debra next Monday. 

As long as I take the meds I am supposed to keep my lupus in check and the Xaralto for fending off potential blood clots I am okay.   IF I don’t let things stress me out at work (next chapter will talk about that) or about the house or finances I am fine.

Work changes are abounding with the distribution of work.  Donna clearly has become the primary mail person with me as back up.  Sometimes our views and attitudes clash with each other.  She has been doing the mail more than I have since we came back into the office.   SR has reassigned the work to people (what I am referring to is the work flow) and the correspondence we get (patient, attorney, and legal) is now being incorporated into scanning.  I noticed today that AC was doing a test run and it wasn’t successful.  I still prefer doing the scanning. 

I had to miss the committee meeting today because I felt I had a lot of things to do.  There are some aspects of the mail I handle but I also had more scanning to do and I was late to work.

There is an area membership meeting at lunchtime tomorrow that will primarily focus on the current contract negotiations.  The updates are primarily Job security, benefits, and the whole new aspect of remote working. 

The local political campaigns are going strong.  Candidates are going door to door and meeting with voters.  The phone banking is apparently going on (I haven’t participated for obvious reasons).  We haven’t had a 4^th district meeting in a long while.  The General DTC was a week ago?  It seems so long now.  The next one is at the end of this month.

The Precious Blood Parish Ladies guild is only having board meetings and trying to gather ideas for activities whether or not it’s virtual or not.  We will be having our annual mass to start off the year next month.  We have awarded the Scholarships and grants to the students and I believe will be presented to the congregation soon.

 

During all this moving preparation I have been able to get some letters written to pen pals like Karyn, KH, KL.  I have also sent to those whom I haven’t written in a long time.  I have been going state by state.  I haven’t heard from a number that I did send out and they probably are not interested.

I have missed the midweek meetups in Madison for the last two weeks.  I haven’t even posted to them.  I will have to miss it tomorrow night as well but I will post at least a hello.  I think they started up the in-person game day again but I just haven’t been able to go.

I talked with Mama Roberta a few times a week.  They are fine.  Attending their own meetups, and doing their daily routines.  They recently had a new floor put in their place.  Their weather has been arid.  They have drought conditions 180 days with no tangible rain.

I heard from DR. T last night.  She is recovering slowly from her recent cardiac surgery.  I have to write her soon and update her on the progress of the house.  I am not looking forward to the questions she is going to ask.

Dave is good working, and spending time with his SO.  I try and call him once a week and we talk or spar with each other for about an hour.  He sent me a Halloween card last week.  I think I need to get him one too.

For the last two weeks the weather has been nice.  Most days have been sunny and warm the temperatures have been as high as the 70’s and at times as low as the 40’s and 50’s.  We did get rain in the last couple of days.  There is more rain expected for the weekend.  I won’t mind.  I will be leaving the weekly house cleaning and grocery shopping for those two days.  One thing is for sure the days are getting shorter and the nights longer.  Sunset lately has gotten earlier and earlier.  The sun has been rising later and later too.

Well its getting late now and need to get to sleep…

Have a great one…