Just got home from my KC trip. I went to Costco first thing when I got to KC. I have never seen that store so busy. Had to drive around to find a parking spot and wait for someone to pull out. Inside was busy – they needed traffic cops so you could enter the main areas of the store with your cart.
They were out of chicken tenders – again! Not sure why they can’t keep those in stock. They didn’t have any roasted chickens either. Got everything else on my list though. I allowed an extra 30 minutes to check out as the line was ten deep at one point. But when I got up there it was only three deep and it didn’t take long to get checked out.
Stopped at their gas station and filled the car up with gas. For some reason gas in Emporia was as cheap as Costco gas today. Usually Costco is 20 to 40 cents a gallon cheaper.
Met Nicole and Geoff for an early dinner. The restaurant was surprisingly busy considering we met around 4:00. Service and food were both excellent and the company even better. It is always a good day when I get to spend time with one of my kiddos.
Went to my friend’s retirement party. I managed to find it without getting lost. I didn’t stay long but it was important that I pop in for a bit. The older I get, the more I appreciate my friends and feel it is important to support them when they have a major life accomplishment.
Drove home after my quick stop at the party. Traffic was heavy most of the way to and from. It was manageable in the city and I never did have to slow down much but never could put my lights on bright. Saw lots of dead animals on the side of the road on the way to KC today. Didn’t notice them on the way home as it was too dark.
Got my car unloaded from my Costco haul. I always find things I didn’t know I needed when I go there. It is probably a good thing the nearest Costco is 75 miles away. I do like shopping there.
Tomorrow the only thing I have on my to-do list is watch the Chief’s game in the afternoon. Sure hope they play better than they did a week ago.
Tuesday the lady is coming to install the new blinds. I sure hope I like them. There were way too many choices of patterns and colors to choose from and I can’t even remember which one I chose.
I get to go back to KC Thursday for my first KU Research program visit. It is scheduled to take up to four hours to complete all the testing they are doing that day. May not get anything else done that trip but we shall see. Can’t think of anything I need to shop for but maybe something will come up before then.
One day next week I will have to go into Emporia to go to the Chiropractor and pick up a few groceries. It looks like I will get a couple of stay at home days in this week – those are my favorite days of the week.
Still holding myself a step or two or three above the neutral level on the consciousness chart. I handled being in the crowded store really well and didn’t get frustrated with traffic. I will call that a win! Usually going to the city wears me out and drains me but I don’t feel drained tonight. We shall see how well I do when I have to go back in less than a week.
Grateful for a safe trip to and from KC today, grateful to get to spend time with a dear friend and his family, and grateful to have dinner with Nicole and Geoff.