Got the yard all mowed up yesterday. Found Roxy’s shock collar which I didn’t know was off of her. That was lucky! I didn’t even mow over it first. She hadn’t run away. Wonder if I can trust them to stay in the yard without their collars on now? Don’t think I will risk it yet.
Had the nicest two guests last night. They were a young couple celebrating their second wedding anniversary. They went into town to have dinner at Radius and then came out and sat in the swings with the fire on and watched the stars for a long time. She loves dogs and my dogs joined them for the evening. They left a little after 8:30 this morning to go hike the prairie and see the buffalo before they headed home. I have their beds made up and am waiting for the towels to dry. That was easy!
Ran into Emporia this morning after they left to pick up a prescription and I thought I was going to go get a pedicure. The battery for my leaf blower I use to clean out my riding mower bit the dust so I priced an electric blower. It costs just a bit over what a pedicure cost so decided to get the leaf blower instead. It will last a lot longer than a pedicure will. I doubt anyone will notice my toenails aren’t painted!
I think I have everything I need so I can get packed up Monday. Still have all day Monday if I decide I can’t leave home without something. Nicole loaned me a small purse and a carry on bag that I can use. I tried the small bag today and it works perfectly. Need to remember to snap the extra security hook as I had been told by several people that it is easy to encounter a pickpocket in Italy.
Lost another pound today so I have released 20 pounds so far! 21 to go so almost halfway there. Am working to remember to let go of the fear of what I am going to eat while on vacation. I will do my best and reboot and refocus once I get home. I only get to go to Italy once – right?
I am having a hungry day. I could have eaten breakfast again when I was finished eating this morning. Not sure why hungry days happen and some days I can barely finish my meal as I get so stuffed. I have learned not to trust what my stomach says and just wait it out as another meal comes soon enough. I haven’t died yet of starvation although my stomach makes me believe I am about to sometimes.
It is another perfect day on the prairie. The house was a bit nippy when I got up this morning as I had left the windows open all night. It is warming up outside and inside now. There is a gentle breeze with bright blue skies, the birds are singing their songs and lots of sunshine. I got kissed by the sun yesterday when I was mowing. Started my farmer’s tan! My arms look funny when I wear a sleeveless shirt as they get really brown from mowing and I usually wear a t-shirt with sleeves.
Nothing on my to-do list left except for packing. Getting excited to get this adventure started. I got international cell service and my bank cards approved for travel yesterday. Got my last needed prescription this morning so should have enough drugs to get me through 16 days of being gone. Can’t think of anything else I needed to do before I leave. Maybe tomorrow can be a rest day for me. I have a fun place to go Sunday afternoon if I feel up to it. A fun rest day sounds good to me right now. It has felt busy and a bit chaotic lately. Nice to slow it down for a day or two and enjoy my empty space.
Grateful for easy guests last night, grateful for an empty to-do list, and grateful for 20 pounds released!