tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post5239830362409376169..comments2024-03-29T01:02:52.493-07:00Comments on My Two Cents: The Last Saturday of the YearBlesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-84948773745845301642018-01-01T18:51:46.251-08:002018-01-01T18:51:46.251-08:00Yes, it was a busy day, wasn't it? I, too, he...Yes, it was a busy day, wasn't it? I, too, heard that the flu vaccine was only 10% effective, this year, but they were still urging people to take it. So far, I am doing OK (got exposed again, today, too!)<br /><br />The ankle is fine, now, thank you. I just get odd aches and pains when I walk; sometimes, it is the knee, other times, the hip or the ankle. Maybe I need more cushioning in my shoes.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-62270186482264980122018-01-01T13:11:40.866-08:002018-01-01T13:11:40.866-08:00Yes, I have many emotions when I am waiting for so...Yes, I have many emotions when I am waiting for someone. First, it is often relief because I am often running a bit behind, myself, and a few extra minutes give me a little breathing room. Then, it becomes a "hurry up and wait", followed by anxiety because one doesn't know if something happened! Usually, if I am going to be late, I call ahead and let them know, and I call before I leave the house, so they know approximately when to expect me. <br /><br />I guess people don't want to miss out on the fun and stay home. I understand why I was told to stay home, by my doctors, when I was undergoing treatments and my immunity was compromised.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-2003237327825306772018-01-01T12:04:39.835-08:002018-01-01T12:04:39.835-08:00Sounds like it was a busy day! I still haven'...Sounds like it was a busy day! I still haven't had my flu shot either or taken YS to get his. I did have the flu in early December. They're saying that this year's vaccine is only about 10% effective against the strains making the rounds right now! Still, I ought to get it done. I hope you didn't catch anything from all the coughing going around you. And I'm glad your aunt is OK, lol.<br /><br />Good going on the walking! Is your ankle better now?Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01654610295436446555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-1772361873329749512018-01-01T11:54:30.011-08:002018-01-01T11:54:30.011-08:00I am starting out the new year with a relatively t...I am starting out the new year with a relatively tidy and clean house. One of my goals this year will be to keep the house maintained as much as possible. A nightly tidy, a weekly clean. Not sure how realistic that will be, but, it's something to strive for. <br /><br />We have one more family gathering to attend, today, where we will, no doubt, be exposed to more colds and coughs, but I am fortifying myself with a glass of orange juice, as I type this, and hopefully, the germs won't get us! Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-67499259654046719132018-01-01T11:17:22.747-08:002018-01-01T11:17:22.747-08:00Sandy, I think it goes back to a relaxed way of li...Sandy, I think it goes back to a relaxed way of life. Life in Sri Lanka would have changed since I left, but, I remember a time when people just dropped in for visits without calling before hand (especially since not everyone had a phone, at the time - way before cell phones, obviously!)<br /><br />I try to be on time and very often, what I find is that the hosts are not ready when I show up on time! LOL. I guess we just expect guests to be late! <br /><br />Daughter will probably leave the cat shaped air freshener here, when she goes. She only takes carry on luggage and we are not sure if she'll be allowed to carry air fresheners in her carry on luggage, these days. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-58372257628575990572018-01-01T11:06:25.309-08:002018-01-01T11:06:25.309-08:00Some extra Vitamin C is a good idea! I was told n...Some extra Vitamin C is a good idea! I was told not to take daily Vitamin C supplements (something about it seeming to have the wrong kind of impact on breast cancer!) but, I am sure a glass of orange juice won't do too much damage.<br /><br />I think I should try inviting people over at least once a month! Or, maybe not, as most of my "tidying" end up being shoving things into the spare room or my bedroom and closing the doors on them! :oBlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-19562855291005548182018-01-01T10:23:53.841-08:002018-01-01T10:23:53.841-08:00It's always a strange feeling to be waiting fo...It's always a strange feeling to be waiting for someone to arrive and then the time just keeps rolling on and no arrival! Just as well you cooked as you and your daughter needed some lunch. <br />The cat air freshener is cute. I have a cute bird that I was gifted a year ago and it looks similar but it has a light inside and is battery operated! For a change it might be possible to fit a battery tea light into the cat.<br />I sometimes wonder if it wouldn't be better if people just stayed home when they are coughing and spluttering unless it is impossible to opt out of a committment!<br />Bushladynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-60226047307388037262018-01-01T08:13:54.340-08:002018-01-01T08:13:54.340-08:00There is no better motivator for house cleaning th...There is no better motivator for house cleaning than to invite people over. And, you won't need to cook tonight. You have that done too. I hope you and your daughter escaped the germs from people attending the prayer meeting. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11631937559197478236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-130195724301790122018-01-01T06:44:51.428-08:002018-01-01T06:44:51.428-08:00If I am serving a meal I wouldn't like as you ...If I am serving a meal I wouldn't like as you say "Sri Lankan time" - does this go back to a very relaxed way of life or it just means "come when you like"?<br /><br />I do like the cat shaped air freshener. Will your daughter take it home or leave with you?SandyExpathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06279377160838411203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-26095236889866802722018-01-01T06:26:27.222-08:002018-01-01T06:26:27.222-08:00Every where I turn, someone is sick. I'm hopin...Every where I turn, someone is sick. I'm hoping that I don't catch anything, so maybe some extra Vitamin C is on the schedule for me today. <br /><br />We had people over a couple of days after Christmas and that got us to clean up the chaos that had developed before Christmas. Having people over is good for many reasons.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-41343077374583953462017-12-31T18:14:56.128-08:002017-12-31T18:14:56.128-08:00Laura, I hope you feel better, soon. Colds seem t...Laura, I hope you feel better, soon. Colds seem to knock me down, these days. Glad you were able to get your errands done so that your week will be clear. <br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful New Year's Eve and a very happy new year!Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-27155972204024905592017-12-31T16:55:42.735-08:002017-12-31T16:55:42.735-08:00How funny that you have a phantom answering machin...How funny that you have a phantom answering machine! Technology is very strange sometimes. I'm also glad that your aunt merely was mixed-up, and that there wasn't an emergency. I also appreciate how company inspires us to clean our house to a degree we can't seem to manage at other times!<br /><br />I have to say that I spent yesterday dragging from a cold and running errands despite that. I wanted to get my shopping done so that this week would be free of any obligations (besides work) and thankfully I succeeded!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128676927462151254noreply@blogger.com