A very productive day at last. Jim and I tore out the old linoleum in the kitchen and found wood floors underneath. We had to scrap off the material that was used to glue the linoleum to the floor. We soaked it with water first, used a scraper to get the first layer off and then used a scotch pad to get the glue off. It was messy and dirty work.
We started a little before 1:00 and finished around 6:15. I think both of us are going to be a bit sore tomorrow.
We will need to rent a sander and finish the floor with sanding it and then applying polyurethane. We will save that project for another day.
It felt good to have something physical to do. I have needed a project day for a bit and this was a good one for me. Not sure what I will find to do tomorrow.
I started my day off by listening to a meditation that was on-line. I knew one of the three women that hosted it. It was so good to reconnect to Court and it did my body good to take some time to breathe and relax. Court sent me a recording of the meditation so I can listen to it again.
This afternoon my Aunt Jeanne called. I haven’t talked to her in several years. It was so nice to hear from her. Can’t believe she is turning 80 this year. Where does the time go?
Tomorrow I will need to go to Walmart and pick up my prescription. I have a list of things we need that I will get while I am there. I also need to get hold of my doctor in Emporia and see if he wants me to do anything as a result of the blood and urine tests that were done Thursday. I have had a headache off and on for over a week now and the pain in my lower back still comes and goes. I feel like something is off but not sure what it is.
I fixed salmon for dinner. It is easy and quick to fix. Served it with a nice green salad and corn. We had pineapple rings with cream cheese for desert. Neither one of us love salmon but I try to serve it once a week or so.
We took a one-mile walk after dinner. Both of us were a bit stiff from being on our knees working on the floor all afternoon. It felt good to stretch the legs a bit. It was lovely out and we saw the last of the sunset.
No big plans this week. My adventure of the week will be going to Walmart tomorrow. Jim will go later this week. I’m sure we continue working on the house as there are many projects waiting our time and attention. I would love to see us finish the kitchen project so at least one room would be complete. Jim prefers working on this and then that and then that instead of sticking to one project and finishing it and then starting another one. We are different that way!
Since I am staying in OK for the time being I need to check with my insurance and make sure I don’t have to do anything about changing it to OK. I had gotten a notice from my prescription coverage asking why my prescriptions were being mailed to an OK address. I can’t tell them until I know how long I will be here.
Beginning to feel like the stay at home orders will be in effect for several months. I don’t think KS or OK have even begun to see the full impact of the spread of the virus. This will not be the year to do any traveling – at least not until the last quarter or so, it then. Having to readjust my plans for the year. I am slowing coming into acceptance of this new reality. It sure would help if I had an end date but I know that no one knows when that might be. Learning to accept what it is and dealing with it. I keep reminding myself that right here, right now all is well!
Grateful the kitchen floor project part 1 is done, grateful for our walk this evening, and grateful that right here, right now, all is well!