Thursday

really pretty paperweight

 Picked up The Husband's glass paperweight that he made ("teacher" helped with the hot oven/ glass heating part).  It turned out pretty well, I think.  And I think he actually enjoyed it.  It's pretty, right?

Been a quiet week.  Haven't had too much going on.  It gets a little too low-key around here sometimes.  I do my best to get us out of the house every day, that's important.  I'm more successful at that sometimes than I am at others. 

The weather has been an issue.  Snow.  And more snow.  Yup, we're in a snow weather pattern.  I'm not complaining at all.  We surely need it.  We've been in bad water situations statewide for quite some years.  It just is hard for me to have The Husband out there doing all the snow removal from the sidewalks and driveway and not be able to help.

The shoulder is still a tad troublesome.  I haven't missed a day doing my PT exercises.  Sometimes I wonder if it helps at all.  Other times, it seems like there's a bare hint of progress.  In any event:  still no yoga.  Not that I love doing yoga.  It's just that my body is missing it. 

The roof was supposed to be started next week.  We'll see if the weather cooperates and allows it.

And this time of year (actually really January and February) are the times of year I always want to go on a bit of a getaway.  Every year I say let's go somewhere.  And every year The Husband says sure, let's go.  But we don't actually ever end up going anywhere. There's always some complication.   And then it's spring and I love to be here in the spring. But I should probably change my thinking.  Spring is pretty much beautiful everywhere.  And I'm good with sweater weather.

We've actually managed to get out for morning walks twice already this week.  The other two mornings were treadmill mornings.  I got quite a bit read in my books on the treadmill.  But after a couple days it just feels like I can't face another indoor morning walk. 

Had a chat the other day with a well-intentioned woman.  (Actually, on reflection, I think I was the recipient of a lecture.) Who hasn't a clue how she comes across.  I think about what it must feel like to be that overly confident - completely certain that you and only you have the right answer for not only yourself but for everyone else as well and that everyone must follow your directions.  I'm still kind of mentally fuming about it.  At one point I actually had to walk away.  I kept my thoughts to myself and my tongue from saying anything unkind but I'm fairly certain I was practically vibrating with emotion.   I'll have to interact with her again on Saturday and I'm already planning to keep my distance.

So grateful today for the invitation to dinner the other night.  The two of us had such a great time.  The hours flew by, and I wished for more.  I will ever be thankful for sincere kindness, that comes without judgement. Grateful today for Hale tonight.  We'll enjoy getting out. And grateful for uplifting things to read.  Been reading a religious book that is meant to be a one-a-day study guide.  I cheat and go through about a week's worth at a time and it helps when I'm feeling a bit less-than.  I'm enjoying the way it helps me feel better.