Monday

One of the Pink Roses (taken on Saturday, when it was sunny)

Another cloudy day, although no rain, yet (at 2:45 p.m.).  Yesterday, it drizzled on and off during the day, but, the rain held off until later in the night; maybe it will do the same, today, too.

I spent a very relaxed day, yesterday.  Cousin P called and so did neighbor S (my piano teacher) to check on me, and I called aunt T to wish her for Easter.  I read a bit, walked about the garden for a bit, practiced the piano, watched the evening news, and knitted.  I had some of the Easter bread for breakfast, a late lunch of rice, fish curry, and green beans, and more Easter bread with my cup of tea in the evening.

Then, around 6:30 p.m., I had a phone call from friend S - "Husband is standing outside your door with dinner for you"!  I opened the door, and, sure enough, her husband was there, offering me a bag! (Friend S was in the car).  I was overwhelmed!  Friend S apologized for the "simple meal" saying she couldn't make a lot of curries because she had to work earlier in the day (she works at a grocery store and the grocery stores are open here, even on Easter Sunday).  I don't know what she was talking about:

Easter Dinner, Compliments of Friend S and her Husband

There was rice, pork curry, cashew and green peas curry, fried eggplant curry, two fish cutlets (fish and mashed potatoes made into balls which are then dipped in beaten egg and coated with bread crumbs and fried), two hard boiled eggs, fried pappadum in a bag, and a small container with a serving of watalappan pudding (made with coconut milk and palm treacle) for dessert!  If that is her idea of a simple meal, then I don't know what a fancier meal would be!  And I know she took a meal over to friend R, as well, because R called me later!  There is enough food here for me for several meals!  I don't know how to thank S!

In any case, I wasn't very hungry, last night, because I had eaten lunch so late and then, had some of the Easter bread, as well.  So, I just had the two fish cutlets and left the rest in the fridge.  I think I might freeze some of it, because I need to finish what I have cooked, first.

Brunch today was one of the leftover waffles with fish curry.

Neighbor T called a little after noon, today, and I chatted with her for a bit.  It had been a difficult Easter for her, yesterday, because her daughter couldn't visit her.  I think it was a difficult Easter for many people, wasn't it?

I know that many of us are chafing at the need to stay at home, but, I think of the alternatives and I am glad that I can stay at home, safely, and that, by doing so, I am avoiding the chances of getting infected by the virus and ending up in the hospital on a ventilator or worse!  I don't mind being told to stay at home.  In fact, I probably would have chosen to do so, even if I hadn't been required to stay at home!  I know that on my last trip to the grocery store (March 16) and my last visit to the post office (March 18), I felt very worried about being out in public, knowing I was increasing my risk of getting the virus every minute I was out and about.

My doctor's office called, too, to reschedule my appointment; it was moved to mid June.  I still need to call and reschedule my dental appointment.

Today, I am grateful for:
- Being so generously blessed by friends
- Being so well cared for and looked after by them; I feel very cosseted! 
- Being able to stay safely at home
- Good health
- Being alive

Today's joyful activity was indulging in some of the watalappan pudding!

Monday's To Do List:

- Change bed sheets

- Load of laundry (bed sheets/towels)

- Dust living room & dining area

- Clean the fridge

- Take trash cans to the curb for Tuesday trash pick up

How is your Monday coming along?