Friday, At Last

Did the usual Friday things. Took a short nap at 3 PM. Checked my mail on the computer and bought a John Grisham novel and a dress that was on sale from Goody's. I can always take it back to the store in town if I don't like it. Spending is so easy on the internet. I also bought a book, Eat Free, a hardcover book about eating gluten and sugar free. I also bought a book, Wheat Belly, for my new Kindle which will be here August 8th. I'll do some research about eating gluten free and see if that's the way we want to go. Mary Kate has to eat gluten free and milk free for it upsets her system when she eats wheat and other things.

Thursday, Thrusday

I stayed up today because I thought Carrielee was coming but she didn't, so I went over to the Decker's house to clean up after the cats. I thought they were coming home today but it is tomorrow, but I doubt the cats will make a mess in their litter boxes in one day.

We paid bills today. It is so easy on the computer. I worked out with Janet today. It feels good to work my muscles like that.

New Kindle

I ordered a new Kindle today. It should be here in 3-4 days. I can still read with my old one. I just miss three or four words that are covered up with the flaw that is on the screen.

Did my Wednesday things. Went to Walmart and only spent $10.95. I only got bananas and walnuts. Rikki gets the walnuts. They were $8-9.00 a 16 oz. package. She just gets a small piece for a treat.

Trudy is in a lot of pain with her back. Their insurance isn't good and she is hesitating using it. I'm afraid she will be permanently disabled if she doesn't do something about it soon.

A guy from Flanagan Lumber Co. came out and measured for cabinets today. We've decided to get the cheap cabinets from Nixon, unless someone can match his price. They would be nice for us but not fancy for the person who buys the house. That might not be for another 20 years.

Good Day

I had a good day today. After my after breakfast nap, I showered and dressed. I cooked a big pot of beans and hamburger and put that up. I rode for 20 minutes on the bike and planned to exercise and play the piano, but I found that something was wrong with my Kindle and so Frank and I got on the computer with Amazon and tried to find out what was wrong. It was just out of warranty. I can still read most of the page but some of the words at the top of the page are obscured. I will have to get a new Kindle. I want one just like my old one. A new Touch wouldn't fit my case plus I would have to get used to using one I'm not familiar with. I think I want to stay with the one I'm just to.

The Wright family came today and tonight to pick the pears. We have but a few apples they can have if they want to fool with them. The blueberries didn't get enough water so the berries were small and didn't taste good so we didn't pick any. One year there were no berries and this year the berries were uneatable.  I still have some large blackberries that Ruth gave me in the freezer. I should get them out and eat them. Maybe they will be good in the winter.

Cabinet Day

I lead the exercises at the senior center and then went home to wait for my 11:00 AM Dr appointment. I saw Dr. Walker for a routine check-up. I was concerned about gaining 5 lbs and the nurse checked my sugar and it was 120. I had eaten a banana right before the appointment and that's why it was 120. I know nothing about how high or low one's sugar should be. The nurse said around 100 was good. The Dr. said not to worry about it. I'm getting my thyroid checked. I take meds for it so it'll probably show normal. The weight gain is because I have been eating too much food. I guess I'll just have to get used to the weight for I don't want to do any dieting. I'm not eating sweets or any other "good" food. I guess every extra bite counts against me. I'm just worried all those pants I bought from Land's End won't fit me this year. I've got plenty of church clothes now and maybe this Fall I'll have to find me some more pants. Who knows besides The Shadow?

I stopped by the Nixon Cabinet showroom after the Dr. appointment and looked at wood cabinets. I liked the oak. Real wood will cost about $1,000.00 extra. Maybe the fiberboard cabinets will do just fine. Getting new counter tops will be nice too. Frank would be happy to have the exact same tops as we have now but I want something different. He would never go with what I would really like. After lunch, Frank got dressed and we went by the showroom and Frank looked at the oak cabinets. They are nicer than the press board but the cost is so much more. I guess we'll get the press board and will be happy with them.

Busy Day, Yeah!

All week I've had a lot of spare time on my hands. Today, Saturday, I've been busy all day. I changed my sheets and bedspread and washed them and then washed clothes and whites and towels. I practiced the piano, too. We vacuumed the floors. When Frank helps, he moves things and vacuums under the beds, etc. I just get the dirt I can see. I mopped the floors after they were vacuumed and they look good. All ready for Sunday. I cooked a pot of beans and put them on high and wandered off and they boiled over. I never seem to learn! They will boil on medium heat, just not as fast.

I want to be the choir pianist but it is a calling and I can't just ask to do it. I think I will tell Summer that I want to be the back up pianist and then I will practice the music. I don't practice if I don't have something to work on. I love playing and would love to do the choir. I enjoy singing in it, but I'd rather be playing the piano.

It's Friday Again

Did the usual Friday stuff. Didn't want to go to Walmart but had to. The things I needed could be carried in the house with two hands and yet it was $88.00. I went below my checkbook level for the first time and I don't like it. Payday is the 3rd so it won't be too bad.

Practiced the piano today and enjoyed it. Got to feeling my hair tonight while watching TV and decided it was time for a cut. I hope in the morning I have enough hair left on my head so I won't be
embarrassed to go out. Saved myself $20.00.