I had to be at the Vo-Tech at 12:30 for round two of getting my teeth cleaned. I was out of there by 2:30. Ivy did a great job and was one of the best students I have ever had. My teeth are excellent plaque makers! She is going to have me come back in three months and then again before she graduates in May.
I stopped for lunch on the way home and then have come home and became a lump in a chair. Kathy was wiped out today – I think she did too much yesterday. Neither one of us has much energy this evening.
The rain we got was a surprise to me. I’m grateful the cement got poured earlier this week. The guys that did the job recommended we keep the top of it damp – the rain took care of that today. I am hoping Phil will be able to start construction next week. It will be good to see the walls and roof go up.
Tomorrow some friends are coming over to help me assemble the appreciation gifts for the Detention Center staff. It shouldn’t take too long. I love visiting with them so we will have a fun hour or two.
Ellexia is cheering in a game Friday night so I plan on going in for that. Saturday we have the Walk to a cure for Alzheimer’s in the morning. Chase County is having a big fall festival in the afternoon so will go to that too. Luckily next week is completely empty space at this point. This week kinda got busy for me and I look forward to staying home for a couple days next week.
I ordered a long black skirt for my trip to India. It came in today and fit. I think I will order another one or two. We will be touring lots of temples and I think it is more appropriate to wear a skirt when I do so. These skirts will pack easily and not take up much space. I only take a carry on suitcase so space is important. Now I need to figure out what shirts to take and if I need to order a couple new ones. I will need to dress in layers as the temperature in India will be warmer than it will be in Nepal. I wear the same things all the time at home so it won’t bother me to not have more than three options while on the trip.
Feeling a bit restless this evening. I spent too much time this afternoon reading the news. My internal Bullshit detector kept going off. I could feel myself getting pulled into fight or flight so I turned it off. Man, it is hard to find what actually is happening these days. I have no control over any of it and had to spend some time reminding myself of that. Time for me to focus on the Hour Of Love that is happening October 18 on the No Kings day. I do much better when I focus on things I do have control over. Spreading love to all in my community is one thing I can support and take action on. I hope some of you can come join us do that at 2:00 October 18.
Grateful my teeth are clean, grateful I have the privilege of taking the rest of the day off, and grateful my friends are coming tomorrow to help assemble the appreciation gifts.