Tuesday's Happenings

Last night, I dreamt that I was cleaning the house, trying to get ready for an almsgiving or something, and my mother was alive and she had let go of the house keeper and I was getting angry because now I had to do all this cleaning by myself and, to make matters worse,  in my dream, the kitchen was outdoors and there were all these big rocks to get around!  I have the weirdest dreams!  I always wake up feeling tired from all the work I do in my dreams!  LOL! 

The drive to work was really congested, this morning.  Traffic was practically at a standstill at one point, and then, it started to move and there was no accident or anything to have caused a delay!  Anyway, I got to work without any incidents, which is always nice.  I was listening (and singing along) to a favorite CD, so the drive itself was quite pleasant.

The work day was OK.  I did what I had to do, including attending a really long drawn out meeting. 

I called the cemetery manager and discussed the issue with the grave site.  She promised to look into and said she'll have the grave site cleaned.  She asked for my cell phone number to post me pictures after it is cleaned, but I don't give out my cell phone number to many people, so I gave my regular phone number and said I'll be checking on the grave in person.  She said she wasn't sure if she could get to it this weekend - well, we'll see.

However, I forgot to call the surgeon's office to say that I had seen the doctor, yesterday.  Will call tomorrow. 

In the afternoon, I went for another walk.  This time, I went in a different direction and up a slight incline.  I used to walk up that incline years ago, when I used to travel to work and back by bus and I took that incline in stride.  Today, I am chagrined to say that it winded me!  So, that is going to be my next challenge - to try to build up my stamina to climb that incline and sustain it (the incline continues for three additional blocks, that I didn't walk, today).

Yarn-bombed Fence!

I passed by a vacant lot that is being developed as a park, and I saw these yarn figures on the fence - probably a leftover from the Women's March?

Then, I passed by this mosaic, which is a fountain, as well:

It is titled "A Topographical Map of Water Sources in Los Angeles County"

It used to have water flowing down the canals, but almost all the fountains have been turned off as a water saving measure.

After I came home, I watched the State of the Union address and the response.  Then, watched news and a TV program about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire (part of the American Experience series on PBS).

Then, I prepared my dinner - all I cooked today was the rice; the other times were from the freezer and I just had to reheat them in the microwave. 

Dinner - Rice, Shrimp Curry, Green Beans, Lentils

Breakfast had been a banana; lunch had been leftover noodles, chicken, and peanut sauce from last night's dinner.  I packed the leftovers from dinner for my lunch, tomorrow, and washed the dishes.

Then, I replied to my friend's email and video chatted with my daughter.  She made herself some "chocolate chip cookie in a mug cake" while we chatted.

Today, I am grateful for:
- Another, lovely, warm day
- A safe commute to the office and back
- Another afternoon walk
- An easy dinner!
- Being able to listen to some of my favorite music in the car

 Tuesday's To Do List:
- Go to the office - DONE
- Call the surgeon's office - Oops!  Forgot!
- Call the cemetery manager - DONE
- Bring the trash cans in - DONE
- Put away dried laundry - DONE
- Put away the dried dishes - DONE
- Paperwork/pay bills/file - DID SOME

Wednesday's To Do List:
- Go to the office
- Call the surgeon's office
- Water the back garden
- Clean the bathroom

How was your Tuesday?  What have you planned for Wednesday?