Hello February. I’m grateful you rolled around and trust you have nothing but good things in store for all of us. I appreciate this 68 degree day you gave us and welcome more just like it.
I went to town this morning. I dropped my taxes off at my accountant’s office, deposited a check at the bank, picked up some HeartGuard from the Vet and got my haircut. I took my car through the car wash and was on my way to drop something off for Ellexia when Modern Air called. Justin was headed to my house so I skipped buying groceries and headed home.
Justin was waiting for me when I got home. I told him about the noise I had been hearing and let him listen to the recording I made of it. He knew immediately what the problem is – a damper motor. He figured out which one it is and they are going to order a new one. He unplugged the broken one so the noise would stop. He said my bedroom might get too hot but I can live with that more than I can the tapping noise.
While Justin was here I asked him about Michelle’s house. Ellexia’s bedroom is too cold and when someone else from Modern Air went over all they did was open a register in Michelle’s room which did not fix the problem. Justin told me her tri-level house has bad duct work and there isn’t anything they can do to fix it. He recommended they get a space heater for the room. Glad to know what needs to happen and glad to have saved another service call that wouldn’t have solved the problem. Justin from Modern Air is the best!
I didn’t make it back to Emporia to get groceries. I have to go to town tomorrow to meet with the tax program coordinator at 2:00 and will stop and get groceries after that meeting. I will also drop off Ellexia’s thingy that I didn’t get to her today.
The girls gave me 22 eggs today. They are busy down there. I went after the rooster with the ball bat just to show him who is boss. He totally ran the other way when I got ready to leave the coop. I’ll keep the bat handy in case he forgets. It sure is nice to walk down to do chores with only a sweater needed and not my snow suit. I did wear my muck boots though as it is still muddy from the snow melting. Still have a bit of snow on the ground in front of the coop and by the retaining walls in the back yard.
Went to a friend’s house for a bit for some conversation. It felt good to sit outside for a bit and visit with some friends. I had to get back home to meet someone so wasn’t able to stay very long.
I need to finish up my tax homework yet today or tomorrow morning. I have procrastinated as long as possible and I have to get it done now. Tax season starts next week and I have to be certified before I can do a return for someone. I am only on the schedule for one day a week so it won’t be much of a commitment for me this year. I told her I would be happy to fill in for others if the need arises.
I got my electric bill today. It is the highest it has been since I got solar panels. I was expecting it to be high as my furnace ran non stop for two weeks. The panels don’t generate lots of electricity when it is cloudy and they are covered in snow. Getting this bill sure makes me appreciate my solar panels, especially in the summer time.
This has felt like a hectic week. Lots of background noise happening that has me stirred up a bit. Excited to think about a major life change but not sure it will happen. I should find out in the next week or so. Fun to dream about new things headed my way.
Reminding myself to stay present to what is and to allow things to unfold as they are meant to, knowing that the universe has my back and is working things out to my best and highest good.
Grateful for good friends to meet up with, grateful for new possibilities and grateful for a haircut today.