I am having a much better day today. Kathy talked me into going to the Chase County Christmas Parade last night. It felt good to get outside and walk for a bit and enjoy the lights and sounds of the season. I was surprised how many people we ran into that I knew this year. The parade didn’t last long but it was quaint and fun. We helped a little family standing beside us fill their candy bucket. The courthouse is beautiful when the lights are turned on. The weather was parade perfect and the moon lit the path down Main Street.
Kathy and I went into Emporia this morning to get some groceries. Wal-Mart was out of beets and ice, two things I had on my list. It wasn’t busy though and there wasn’t much traffic on the way to town. The traffic was heavier coming home already. I put some chicken and veggies in the crock pot for us to eat later today.
I had an interesting night last night. I woke up as usual in the middle of the night. I checked Facebook and ended up having two messenger conversations with dear friends, both of whom are in the midst of tending to a sick loved one. Being awake in the middle of the night was good for something last night.
Nothing else on my calendar for today. I do want to start packing and gathering up the things I want to take. I have my clothes pretty much laid out but need to gather up my toiletries and medications. Need to figure out how to pack the liquids so I can get to them easily for airport security nonsense. Nicole told me I have to pull out my iPad now too. Think I will put them in my back pack as my carry on bag doesn’t have a place to put things other than opening the whole suitcase.
I tried to add an international travel plan to my phone but had forgotten I switched to Kathy’s plan and I must have her do it for me as she is the account owner. We will get that taken care of sometime later today. I thought about not adding it but it is a pain with the way pass codes work. They want to text you a code that allows you to access your accounts. If you don’t have your phone turned on that locks you out. The place we are staying doesn’t have wi-if although they told us there is a little village close by that does. It would be good for me to go two weeks without being on-line but not sure I can do that right now. There are a couple of situations here at home I want to be able to stay in touch and keep updated as to what is going on.
I remembered to buy Ellexia a birthday card while I was in town today. I will have Kathy mail it for me a couple of days before Ellexia’s birthday December 11. Sorry I will miss her special day.
Not sure how often I will be able to post to my blog while we are gone. I will use Notes and write everyday but without wi-fi it may be tricky to post.
It is really starting to hit me I am leaving on Tuesday and won’t be home for over two weeks. I’m getting excited about this trip. Stepping out of my comfort box and into something unknown. It will be an adventure I am sure!
Not quite as warm today as it has been although it is still nice. The wind is picking up a bit already today so it feels a bit colder than it is. At least the sun is shining and the skies are only partly cloudy.
The count down is on. Only 48 hours before I leave for KC and 72 hours before we leave for Peru. Best get packing. All is well on the prairie today!