Trip Day Minus One
I got a nice and audible purr from Zara when she snuggled next to me. Aww. She usually has a subvocal purr. Love my girl.
Woke up at 7 AM, went back to sleep, and woke up at 10. Started tidying the kitchen while my breakfast was cooking.
Still feeling a little shaky, so I’m going to lie down for a while after breakfast. I do need to mow though.
Zara likes to make a nest in the puffy comforter. I managed to slide in without disturbing her. I’m always leery of disturbing Zara’s sleep. When she was a lot younger, she was sleeping with me, and I was having a restless night, tossing and turning. She reached over and smacked me! Her claws were in, but still, I was told. She hasn’t done that since, but I haven’t forgotten it.
Woke up with a headache and a backache. I’m a mess. Sigh.
I ordered some needle-nose pliers from Walmart, but they are delayed. Home Depot has them apparently, so I might run over there later. I found a pair of needle-nosed pliers and I was finally able to get my new backpack open. Sheesh. Well, now I know that if you lock it, it stays locked!
Checked my label maker, and you can plug it in. Got the weed wacker out and am charging its battery.
Zara wants food. I told her that someone bringing me food and then sleeping sounds like a good life to me. They think it’s their rightful due.
Started a load of laundry. Figured out what to wear tomorrow. Showered.
Got the lawn mower assembled after some hassles. The postal carrier asked if I needed help with the lawn, and I said that my mower broke. Mowed until the batteries died, with frequent breaks because that mower is heavy! And also, I was still feeling shaky. It does a good job though. Got my new herb and tomato plants outside and watered them. I’ll repot them after I get back from my trip.
Now I’m cooling off. Mimi wants food. I’ll rest a minute and feed them and run to the bank for money for the pet sitter (done). My nose is running because there’s something outside that I’m allergic to.
Hmm. sweetmeow’s entry got me thinking about senior living places in the area with memory care because I might want to stay in the area. I like Carriage Crossing of Champaign, but I have a feeling that it’s expensive. I’ll do some research. I wouldn’t move in before I turn 80. Also Autumn Leaves of Savoy.
Lay down for a little while but couldn't sleep. I decided to go upstairs and do my stuff for work and pack my backpack. Logged onto work to post a video of our presentation on Thursday. I'm waiting until the transcription process is done (it's pretty slick) before shutting down my work computer (done).
Got my files transferred to my travel laptop. Got my toiletries in the little bottles. I'm waiting for my clothes to finish drying, and then I'll finish packing and go to sleep.