Saturday's Happenings

I was actually feeling sleepy by 11:30 p.m. last night, which was a good thing, as most of you know (in comparison, I was still up at 2:30 a.m., the night before, and had to wake up "early" at 7:00 a.m. to go to work).  So, I said goodnight to daughter (we were video chatting), and I'd like to say I went to bed, but not quite, because, first, I had to clean the litter box and then, I had to say my nightly devotions, etc.  I think it might have been almost 12:30 a.m. by the time I actually went to bed, but I fell asleep shortly after that.  And, today being Saturday, I was able to sleep in as long as I wanted to!  I woke up around 9:00 a.m. and felt I got plenty of sleep.  Assuming I fell asleep at 1:00 a.m., I had 8 hours of sleep.

Azaleas

Friend M came to tend to the front garden, today, and he brought me some azaleas from his garden.  My azalea bushes all died due to neglect during the drought, but his are doing well.  He also shared some morning glory seeds with me.  He planted some in the front flower bed, in front of the lattice that is behind the pomegranate tree.  I have a few more to plant elsewhere in the garden - need to figure out where!  I shared some of the oranges from my tree with him, in return for the flowers and seeds.  I also gave him a lesson in edible weeds!  But I had him weed whack the stuff growing in the parkway, because I am not going to eat them and I want to keep that area looking tidy. 

It is a partly cloudy day, today, but there is sunshine, too.  The temperature is nice, in the mid 60s.  Later this week, we will have highs of 70s and 80s towards the end of the week!  No rain in the forecast for next week, so our recent rains might be the last rain we'll get for some time to come.  Our rainy season usually ends in April, although, we may, occasionally get some rain in May, too.

"My Chair!"

I got up off my chair to do something, earlier, today, and Dancer claimed it!  But, he left a little room for me, as you can see:

"OK, I share"

He was behind me, when I took this picture.  Then, he decided he needed to stretch out more and moved to the sofa:

More room for Dancer

And, of course, he promptly fell asleep:

Nap time for kitty

Then, I decided to join him on the sofa and he wasn't quite sure about that!

"What's this?  My space has been invaded!"

It wasn't to his liking, I guess, because he got off the sofa and went to the family room!

View from the Sofa

I love to lie on this sofa and look out the window - I see the canopy of the eucalyptus tree above me (not the rest of the street scene the camera captured) and I feel I am in a treehouse!  Then, the afternoon sun shines through the window, and I feel warm and cosy - it's my favorite place for a nap! 

A little while later, Dancer decided he will keep me company, after all, but not on the sofa:

Keeping Mummy company

Oh, wait!  Guess who decided he will join me on the sofa, again?

Back to sharing the sofa

Of course, this means I can't straighten out my right leg, but that's OK.  I might curl up and take a nap, myself. 

The construction crews are hard at work, nextdoor, and they have the generator going from morning (they haven't had electricity since the fire).  It looks like they are building an addition to the house at the back, instead of replacing the garage that burnt down.  Someone left a flier on my front door saying they can convert my detached garage to a second dwelling unit; one of my other neighbors converted their garage to a second unit for the husband's parents.  I have no plans to do that, at present, but, it is something to consider for the future. 

I checked on the hot water heater and it is not leaking now!  I wonder why?  Maybe the water pressure changed?  Perhaps the rain caused the water pressure to increase?  Wonder if I even need the pressure regulator changed, after all?  But, I guess I'll get it done, just in case, as a preventive measure.  Of course, it might not rain again, until next winter...

I called cousin P to see if she had a ride to the rosary prayer gathering this evening and left a message, earlier in the afternoon.  So far, she hasn't called me back.  I am hoping she has a ride - either her daughter will drive her (or maybe even her husband, although that is doubtful) or she'll get a ride with our other cousin.  I didn't feel like driving us, today.  I feel a bit guilty about that, although I don't know why I should be. 

Today's accomplishments have been relaxing and writing a blog post!

Today, I am grateful for:
- Another mostly sunny day
- Flowers from friend M's garden
- Warmer temperatures
- Kitty cuddles
- A relaxed day

How is your Saturday?  Are you having a nice, relaxed day?  Or, have you been busy running errands?