Valentine's Dinner

 

Thursday

I got up at 7:30, Chris was still in the shower. What's up with that? I brushed my teeth and drank water. I stood outside for a minute, then did my squats. I practiced a little bit. I called the customer service number to activate a card and found out it was cancelled. So I ordered another one and she said it would be sent to me in a link on my phone. Sigh.

I watered the plants and did a few last minute things. I threw a load of small towels into the wash. Then I went to Bible Study. We read two chapters of Genesis and discussed them. We chatted and prayed. As the others left, Wendy helped me look for a lost earring. We even took apart the vacuum cleaner bag and I searched it with one hand as far as down as I thought it might be. Then we threw it out and she put a new bag in (which it really needed anyway).

I went home to get my magnifying glass, then to the swap shop to search through piles of pants to find cotton ones. I found one pair, and a shirt with tags still on. But the tags were in Japanese. I took them home. I tried on the pants and they were too small in the waist. Then I checked the tags and decided it was probably cotton. Then I looked up how to get the logos off. Heat was recommended.

I made breakfast and watched The Highwire. It was only about 90 minutes. I read some e-mail. I looked through the rest of my drawers. I marked some more stuff. I put some non-cotton tops in a bag with the pants that didn't fit. I took the bag back to the swap shop. Revonna was there looking for something. Then Jenni arrived. We talked for some time. I headed home.

Chris was waiting for me. So I changed into a black dress with gold earrings. We went to the Community Club for Valentine's dinner.  John and Michele arrived seconds later. So we went in and found a table for each couple. There were only two servers and I think they were serving at the bar as well. So it was slow. We got our drinks and I asked for music. It took awhile, and then they fiddled with the sound system. But nice music came out. It seemed like they had a list of songs prepared, but Chris said it might just be Charity's playlist on her phone. Anyway, it added a lot.

When our pre-selected meals came, they were about room temp, but the plates were warm. Chris mentioned it just so they would know. We ate them the way they were. I couldn't finish. So we got a to-go box and asked for the dessert to be boxed as well. Chris paid and we went home.

I changed into my nightgown. I pulled the towels from the dryer. I followed the link to the debit card and completed the steps, but it wouldn't tell me the number so I could use it. I tried to log in, but it would not accept my password or let me create a new one. Of course the customer service number doesn't work after hours.

I worked on my blog.  I made tea.  We watched one episode of Criminal Minds.  I didn't feel like going in the sauna, so I read on my laptop, then went to bed.

John's application was accepted

 

Wednesday

I woke up at 730 hearing Chris get out of the shower. When he was gone, I got up to prepare for coffee morning. I drybrushed and rebounded. I did the lymph-moving exercises. But on the last one, I leaned back to stretch and my back spasmed. I recovered quickly enough, but the shadow of it followed me around for the rest of the day.

I took some Curamin and texted John to bring my Curamed back. I did my meditation and tapping. I cleaned the bathrooms and kitchen. John came over with the supplement. He asked if there was anything else and I asked him to refill the 5 gallon jugs. So he did and I paid him back. I also had him pull out the heavy glass dish from the back of the dishwasher.

After he left, I took niacin. I went to my laptop to order more vitamin E and saccharomyces. It took a long time to compare prices and options. Then I made some egg salad. I prepared the sauna again. I vacuumed the bedroom, hall and den. I did some stretches, then got in the sauna. After the sauna, I took a shower, and then some charcoal. I dried the sauna. I checked my phone and jotted notes to my blog.

I tried to verify when lipolysis from niacin hits, but couldn't find the info.

I walked to the post office for the mail.   Chris got home just before I did.  He made himself supper.  I kept searching for lipolysis.  Michele and John came over for him to finish his application for a position at the clinic. She laid on the floor the whole time because she couldn't sit. Guess she'll have to sit to go to the MRI on Friday.  Faye called to talk about Susan, who died at 61. We talked about other things as well. John and Michele went home.

I made tea and finished my blog. We watched one episode of Criminal Minds. I read some e-mail and went to bed.

Everybody wants to be a cat

 

Tuesday

I got up before 8, got ready for the day. I started practicing and came upon Everybody Wants to be a Cat. I liked it so much that I turned on the old computer and scanned it. I also re-did the copy of Lord of the Dance to be used by bell ringers.

I ate fiber gel and went into the sewing room to mark more clothing for cotton content. Then I made and ate breakfast. I read e-mail. I started threading elastic through the waist of a pair of pants.

I went to Saronna's house. We practiced When the Saints, over and over. We also tried Everybody Wants to be a Cat. She really liked it too. Afterward, I went home to get some cleaning spray, then went to 403 for inspection. It passed easily and we all chatted a bit. We rolled out the garbage and recycling cans for collection on Thursday.

I went to the library to make copies. They gave me a dozen eggs. We chatted about this and that. On my way out, I passed Keli and gave her a set of copies. I went home.

I went into my sewing room and finished the elastic. I sewed a channel for it to ride in. I tried the pants on and the elastic made a big difference. Then I went through my other pants to see which ones were cotton. Like one. I ate fiber gel. I put supper in the toaster oven. Chris came home from work and prepared his own supper.

As I was reading messages, John and Michele came over. Chris helped John apply for a job at the clinic. They also talked about the next gaming convention. I paid John for his help on 403.

I worked on my blog. I made tea. We watched an episode of Criminal Minds. Then I prepared the sauna and did some stretches. I steamed for 20 minutes, then got out and wiped off. I hung up the wet towels and dried out the tent. I spent some time on my laptop while my heart rate decreased. Then we went to bed.

Marking the cotton

 

Monday

I got up at 8, having slept well. I got ready for the day. I did my squats and practiced.

I cleaned off my sewing table, having to patch a pair of his pants. Then I altered some of the cotton clothing from the swap shop.

I ate fiber gel. There was no sun so I marked my cotton clothing with red thread on the tags. Then I made and ate breakfast. I chose two hymns and pulled them from the binder. I also hole-punched the ones from last week and stuck them in the binder.

I went to the post office for mail, then went to Housing to return a remote and schedule an inspection. I went to 403 to make sure it was ready for that inspection.

I went home and pulled all my tops from the drawers and examined them, marking those that are verifiable 100% cotton. I ate fiber gel, then put supper in the toaster oven. I read e-mail and listened to a tapping audio. Chris came home from work.

 I went to band practice. We played the two hymns. We worked on several other pieces, then turned to the Broadway book.  At 7, I dismissed them. We packed up, turned off the lights and went home.

I finished listening to the audio. I read messages and listened to a discussion of the Epstein files. I worked on my blog. I made tea. We watched an episode of Criminal Minds. I prepared the sauna and went in for 20 minutes. Then I wiped it down, showered and put on a nightgown. Chris went to bed. I stayed up to add up cleaning hours and figure out what I owe John and Isadora.

My monthly trip to the gas station

 

Sunday

I got up at 8:30. I brushed my teeth, did squats in the sun, drank water and later made lemon water and drank that. I listened to several interviews. 

I ate fiber gel. I read outside. It was such a nice day.  I made cheese squares, then made and ate breakfast. I got dressed, and took the cheese squares to church.

 I put the music on the stand up front, assembled trombone, then talked to people. Then I sat through the service, thinking that I could stay awake more easily if I pulled my fingernails out. At the end, we played the hymns. My mouth got so dry I could hardly play, but that never happens on Monday nights.

I talked to people, then went to the gym to turn on the sauna. I went home to change, read e-mail, and get ready for the sauna. I went to the gym where Michelle and Jenni were waiting. I got caught in a conversation. I took the first out to go to the women's room. I wore my bathing suit and sat in the sauna and we talked. After Jenni left, Michelle and I talked a little longer, then got out, showered, dressed – still talking.

Afterward, I went to the gas station but didn't have my credit card. So I went home, pulled the mushrooms out of the oven, took my credit card back to gas station and gassed up. I passed Chris and Michelle and Casey on the way.

When I got home, I unpacked the wet things in my sauna bag. I made supper, ate, and signed in for the game. We chatted, fought, and called it a night at 8:30. Battle to be continued next week.  

I looked for band memes on Pinterest. I posted to my blog, then made tea. We watched TV. I jotted notes for the day. I watched some videos on Facebook about inducing relaxation and sleep, then went to bed.

I looked for band memes on Pinterest. I posted to my blog, then made tea. We watched TV. I jotted notes for the day. I watched some videos on Facebook about inducing relaxation and sleep, then went to bed.

Warhammer

Saturday

I got up around 8. I made fiber gel and laid out the chia seed. I tried on the clothing from the swap shop. The fit was reasonable but they smelled like perfume so I threw them in the wash. I started reading messages. Chris went to Mass. Denise called and we talked about her quilt project. Chris came home from Mass. Later he gave me a massage. Then I took a shower and he started the laundry.

I ate fiber gel and read outside. Then I made and ate breakfast while reading messages. I made some templates for sewing class and cut a strip of Insulbrite for extra hearts if needed. Then I went to the chapel and set up the sewing stuff. Karen brought Wilhelm and Jedediah. They both wanted to make the heart-shaped potholder. Thankfully Wendy came to help. As they finished, their sisters arrived. But neither one of them wanted to make the project, so they all went home. I stayed to talk to Wendy and then we went home about 430.

I went back to reading messages and then someone called me to open the swap shop. So I went over there to unlock it. I dropped off some 5 gallon jugs. They looked through the shop to find the pair of shoes that came from the school lost and found. But they were truly lost. I invited them to Project Night.

I went home and tried on the pants I partly sewing last week. I had to take out more stitching. I took some measurements and put them in the stack to go to Project Night. Chris had slow-roasted some meat in the oven and also cooked some cabbage. I ate some of each, but the meat was so covered in fat that I didn't get much.

I went to the chapel at 7. I went in and turned on the lights. The ladies from the swap shop visit came with a man. Wendy came with a project. I got everyone set up. Then I went to the sanctuary for Rhythm Class. Only Janet came, but she brought her recorder. So we tried tapping drum sticks and blowing the rhythm on a note. Either B or C. It didn't match either on the piano. Anyway, she has come a long way.

After class, I went back to the fellowship hall to work on cutting out another pair of pants, a little larger this time. The young man talked excitedly about Warhammer. I texted John, knowing he would understand. But he was in Tooele at a Warhammer tournament. He said I could pass on his phone number so I did.

I got a second pair of pants cut out. Wendy made a potholder. Merrick painted a figure. Not sure what Casey and Cedric did. The ladies had their own projects that I didn't pay attention to. But we all packed up at 9 and headed out.

When I got home, I made tea and we watched an episode of Criminal Minds. Then I read a few more e-mails and went to bed.

The search for cotton

 

Friday

I got up at 8. I made fiber gel and got ready for the day. I checked e-mail, then went to the chapel for Math Morning. I was a tad early, but the kids were already skating around the church. We all went in and sat down. Jedediah did not have his math coloring book, so he went to count chairs with his mother. The others looked like they were working, but I suspect it was for show. When the time was up, we packed up and went home.

I checked messages, then went to 403 to clean for an hour. I stopped at the post office for mail. I had to turn in a yellow slip and got into a conversation with the clerk. There was a package of supplements and a replacement of the missing part from the sauna.

I ate fiber gel, read, then made and ate breakfast. I made a grocery list and we went to the commissary. Then I texted Isadora who wanted to clean. I picked her up and we finished 403 in 50 minutes.

I stopped at the Swap shop to look for 100% cotton clothing, but when I saw the dirt and dust in the furniture room, I went back to my car for cleaning supplies and did some clean-up in that room. Then I went to the other room and found a pair of linen pants and 6 tops, one of which was torn. Shelly chatted for a moment after closing her shop and I agreed to lock up the swap shop.

Later, I went home, ate fiber gel, then posted for Project Night. Chris was gone gaming. I heated supper in the toaster oven and then ate while reading messages. I worked on my blog, then prepared for game night by taking pics of some notes. I took a jar of whey and headed over to Michelle's house.

Michelle and I talked for some time before I pulled up the game. I played through as much as I could, then looked at the notes I took. I went as far as the notes would take me, then it was 11, so I saved and exited the game. I thanked Casey and went home. Chris was still up. So we both went to bed.