So far this has been a productive day but has had a twist or two in it just for kicks and giggles. After sleeping in bits and pieces again I got up and after breakfast headed into Emporia to run some errands. I have to go back in tomorrow to meet some friends for lunch so will finish the rest of my errands then. Made it to Cottonwood Falls to drop off my recycling stuff too.
Came home and went outside to work on cleaning up the lower deck. I cleaned out the very nasty fish pond and washed down the deck. Cleaned up the old garden area and dumped the dirt in the holes behind the retaining wall. Filled a trash can full of weeds and other stuff. Took the garden hose back up to the barn. The deck could use a bit more attention but it looks much better than it did.
Cut down the little trees that are growing beside the barn. I need to get something to pour on the roots so they don’t grow back. I can’t grow a tree in the yard but these seem to grow well.
One of my guests checked out early due to some personal problems. I had a long visit with him out in the swings this afternoon. His girlfriend came back and they decided they needed to head home. I almost have his room cleaned and ready to go again if I can find someone that still needs a bed for the rest of the tournament. He is such a sweet kid – I hate to see him hurt like he is right now.
It has gotten warm this afternoon. It was nice working out in the yard without a sweatshirt on. Worked up a bit of a sweat today. There is a nice breeze if I am in the right place in the yard to feel it. It is only 73 out but feels warmer.
Still trying to wrap my head around the fact that I am leaving again Monday for three weeks. It will be good to spend that time with my Match guy. I really miss him now when we aren’t together. He is coming Sunday afternoon and we will leave Monday morning early.
I made reservations for us at an Airbnb in Berkeley, CA. It will be my first experience staying in an Airbnb instead of being the hostess. It is cheaper than the hotels in the area and we will have a small kitchen. Airbnb had given me a $100 gift certificate for being a Super Host for four quarters in a row. I’m glad I found a way to use it.
My Match guy made reservations for us to stay near the Grand Canyon the night we will be there. We were going to stay at the hotel that is on the rim but they were booked. Not sure where we will be staying. I’m excited to get to see the Grand Canyon. I can’t believe I haven’t been there yet. I’ll get to cross that off my bucket list next month.
The rest of the hotels we are going to book on the fly. We have some long days of travel ahead and we aren’t sure how far we will get each day. It is easy to find rooms using the internet on my phone along the way. How ever did we used to travel without that convenience?
My other guests are still out and about. I don’t expect them back until later this evening. I bet they will be tired tonight after playing several rounds and then hanging out in the sun watching other players. Not sure they will be up for sitting in the swings to watch the sunset but they might enjoy it. One has his guitar with him so we may have a sing along. That will be fun. I have stuff for s’mores if they want some. I love when my guests like to sit and visit outside in the evenings.
Sitting in a calm heart space this afternoon. It felt good to be here to listen to my guest that needed a Mom today. I never know what my hostess duties will involve. It was another reminder of being in the right place at the right time doing the right thing. I love when the universe sends me those reminders. I feel like I am living my life purpose when that happens.
Grateful for guests that becomes friends, grateful for the ability to do physical labor, and grateful for this beautiful day. The birds are busy building nests, the dogs and cats are sleeping in the sun, and the chickens are very occasionally singing their “I Just Laid an Egg” song. It is a beautiful day on the prairie.