Tuesday, November 8
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gottawonderToday I am grateful for:
Some sunshine, though it was cold today.
Guess what? Today, in separate conversations, both my Sweetie and the contractor seemed to say that there really wasn't any great push to buy paint and finish painting in the bedroom after all! That it was totally fine that I didn't go to town and get cash to pay the contractor's wife THIS INSTANT. For some reason, today all the urgency is gone. Everyone seemed to think all of a sudden that it made more sense for me to stay home in the bad weather and not risk an accident.
I wonder why it was such a big deal yesterday, that as he was sitting on the edge of the bed as I opened my eyes, my Sweetie made it sound like the weight of the world was upon me.
I wish I could have enjoyed my self-granted amnesty yesterday, instead of feeling defensive and worried about the outcome.
Today I got reasonably good sleep, so that helps my outlook on life.
I had a brief phone conversation with my Mom. It must be nice for her, not to have to worry much about getting ready for winter anymore, or needing to deal with it. She doesn't have to go outside and do chores, or go get groceries, or worry about who will clear the snow. All of that is someone else's problem now.
I find that I am concerned about Trainwreck's most recent decision to ask her room mate to leave. She has a male friend that rents a room from her, and generally he is SUPPOSED to help her out with things as part of his end of the deal. According to Trainwreck, he doesn't do much to help her out anymore, and is just dirty and annoying.
As much as I can appreciate her annoyance, he was still a living, breathing person who would at least be there if she got hurt or needed her truck to start. He would at least be someone who would know if she got home safely from town or not.
She lives literally in the middle of nowhere, and does not have a "buddy system" where she checks in with people to make sure she got home safe etc.
I really would feel better if she lived in town, but that isn't likely going to happen until something very scary happens.
I try not to worry, but you know how it is.
What sucks too, is she rarely picks up her phone. Sometimes she will respond hours later if you text her. I have been trying to call her for a few days, no answer. I finally texted her, and apparently she's been sick and didn't feel like talking. Great. Alone in her ghost town, sick.
I slogged through my normal daily chores, taking hay to the animals. It feels like wearing a space suit, to dress for this weather, and to push through the snow.
I paid the contractors with the cash I had handy, and will pay the rest when I get to town, hopefully in a few days.
I got fuel, then went to the barn to see River. He was toasty warm inside his heavy blanket.
All the other lessons were cancelled today, so I didn't have to rush.
River's brain was working better today. He still had good energy, but was able to focus enough to work on things with him, and I was able to ride bareback with the neck rope and have him responsive to my cues.
I came home and had a nice nap. Our very snuggly kitty Celeste got under the blankets with me. She is a cat who truly loves being pet, and cuddles.
Today I learned that Australia claims about 42% of Antarctica.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Antarctic_Territory#Area
Some sunshine, though it was cold today.
Guess what? Today, in separate conversations, both my Sweetie and the contractor seemed to say that there really wasn't any great push to buy paint and finish painting in the bedroom after all! That it was totally fine that I didn't go to town and get cash to pay the contractor's wife THIS INSTANT. For some reason, today all the urgency is gone. Everyone seemed to think all of a sudden that it made more sense for me to stay home in the bad weather and not risk an accident.
I wonder why it was such a big deal yesterday, that as he was sitting on the edge of the bed as I opened my eyes, my Sweetie made it sound like the weight of the world was upon me.
I wish I could have enjoyed my self-granted amnesty yesterday, instead of feeling defensive and worried about the outcome.
Today I got reasonably good sleep, so that helps my outlook on life.
I had a brief phone conversation with my Mom. It must be nice for her, not to have to worry much about getting ready for winter anymore, or needing to deal with it. She doesn't have to go outside and do chores, or go get groceries, or worry about who will clear the snow. All of that is someone else's problem now.
I find that I am concerned about Trainwreck's most recent decision to ask her room mate to leave. She has a male friend that rents a room from her, and generally he is SUPPOSED to help her out with things as part of his end of the deal. According to Trainwreck, he doesn't do much to help her out anymore, and is just dirty and annoying.
As much as I can appreciate her annoyance, he was still a living, breathing person who would at least be there if she got hurt or needed her truck to start. He would at least be someone who would know if she got home safely from town or not.
She lives literally in the middle of nowhere, and does not have a "buddy system" where she checks in with people to make sure she got home safe etc.
I really would feel better if she lived in town, but that isn't likely going to happen until something very scary happens.
I try not to worry, but you know how it is.
What sucks too, is she rarely picks up her phone. Sometimes she will respond hours later if you text her. I have been trying to call her for a few days, no answer. I finally texted her, and apparently she's been sick and didn't feel like talking. Great. Alone in her ghost town, sick.
I slogged through my normal daily chores, taking hay to the animals. It feels like wearing a space suit, to dress for this weather, and to push through the snow.
I paid the contractors with the cash I had handy, and will pay the rest when I get to town, hopefully in a few days.
I got fuel, then went to the barn to see River. He was toasty warm inside his heavy blanket.
All the other lessons were cancelled today, so I didn't have to rush.
River's brain was working better today. He still had good energy, but was able to focus enough to work on things with him, and I was able to ride bareback with the neck rope and have him responsive to my cues.
I came home and had a nice nap. Our very snuggly kitty Celeste got under the blankets with me. She is a cat who truly loves being pet, and cuddles.
Today I learned that Australia claims about 42% of Antarctica.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Antarctic_Territory#Area
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Date: 2022-11-10 04:28 am (UTC)I hammered a nail in the craft room wall and installed a hanging wrought-iron basket. I feel like I deserve a gold medal for that. Now, to fill it with something crafty that should be visible.