Rainy Thursday

It rained all day on Thursday!  Not heavy rain, but, slow, weepy rain, slowing down to a drizzle at times, but, never quite ceasing.  Much as we need the rain and welcome it, I didn't want to take any photos of the grey skies or the sodden garden.  Instead, I picked these photos to post - taken on a sunnier day in late March:  

The Orange Tree

But, it was a good day in many ways.  There was a text from gardener friend M, saying he's going to the market and asking me if I needed anything.  I thought that was very kind and considerate of him.  I thanked him, but said I didn't need anything.  I still have most of what friend S brought me, last week!  A little later, a different friend M phoned to say that she was going grocery shopping and did I need anything!  That was very sweet of her, too, to call and ask me.  Have I mentioned that I am blessed with very kind friends?  

 

Baby Peaches

I spent a very relaxed morning, having my tea, responding to blog comments, reading and commenting on some blogs, etc., and procrastinating on getting started on my to do list!  I ate the leftover pancakes for brunch, with mackerel curry (and the last pancake with syrup!).

Eventually, in the afternoon, I dusted my bedroom and vacuumed the house.  I started cleaning the kitchen, too, but, didn't finish.

The Succulents Border

Then, I put on my rain coat and went outside to throw the litter box cleanings in the trash can, collect the mail, and start the car.  It was still drizzling, but, not too hard, and I decided to go ahead and take my walk while the car engine ran.  I didn't walk for a long time, probably 10 minutes at the most, but, I got a little bit of walking done.

Afterwards, I had a cup of tea and ate the last of the tuna salad on crackers while I watched the evening news.

A couple of days ago, the Temple had posted an announcement that the evening prayer services could be accessed online at 7:00 p.m. every day and had provided information about how to log in to access them.  So, today, I logged in at 7:00 p.m. and was able to watch.  I was so pleased to be able to do so!  Afterwards, I called the monks and told them that I had been able to watch and they were very pleased.  I am going to try to do this every evening.

Later in the evening, I practiced the piano, called friend R and chatted with her a bit, and video chatted with my daughter.  Dinner was rice, mackerel curry, green beans, and beetroot curry.  With avocado pudding for dessert.  Still later, I ate a granola bar and a tangerine for a snack.  I am not very hungry for meals, but, I am hungry for snacks!

Today, I am grateful for:
- Good friends who kindly offer to do some grocery shopping for me
- Being able to virtually participate in the Temple prayer services
- Rain for the garden
- Rain coats!
- Video chatting with my daughter

Today's joyful activity was watching the Temple prayer service online.

Thursday' To Do List:

- Clean the kitchen - STARTED
- Dust my bedroom - DONE
- Vacuum - DONE
- Start the car - DONE

Friday's To Do List
- Finish cleaning the kitchen (sink, counters, stove top)

- Clean the bathrooms 

- Do one deep cleaning task

- Paperwork

How was your Thursday?  What are your plans for Friday?