So another month done and dusted. Let's see how the JUNE To-Do List turned out, shall we?
* Pay Bills DONE Everything paid early or on time as always.
* Read 1, 2, 3 Books FAIL I went to VA with high hopes on getting lots of reading done. What I did get done was lots of napping instead. lolz I got halfway through a book at home but didn't take it with me. I started another book on the way down at my son's place but promptly left it there so another book begun(barely)but not finished.
Oh and I made two trips to Ollie's(Good Stuff Cheap!)-one trip with son and another trip with brother and sis in-law, and besides a few pantry goods to bring home guess what I mostly bought at those two Ollie's?
If you guessed MORE BOOKS you'd be correct! ;-) That's my cart with the 5 or so I picked up in Va. Beach.
But! I did get one book completely read in June.
"Backbone: Living with Chronic Pain Without Turning Into One" by Karen Duffy
If you are a wise-ass, have a sarcastic gene and especially if you are a fellow chronic pain sufferer, I implore you to find this book and read it! The book is enlightening and uplifting and a reminder that you can thrive even if you are among the 1 in 3 Americans who suffers from some form of chronic pain.
I felt like she was speaking directly to me. 5 Thumbs Up!!!!!
Oh and I made two trips to Ollie's(Good Stuff Cheap!)-one trip with son and another trip with brother and sis in-law, and besides a few pantry goods to bring home guess what I mostly bought at those two Ollie's?
If you guessed MORE BOOKS you'd be correct! ;-) That's my cart with the 5 or so I picked up in Va. Beach.
But! I did get one book completely read in June.
"Backbone: Living with Chronic Pain Without Turning Into One" by Karen Duffy
If you are a wise-ass, have a sarcastic gene and especially if you are a fellow chronic pain sufferer, I implore you to find this book and read it! The book is enlightening and uplifting and a reminder that you can thrive even if you are among the 1 in 3 Americans who suffers from some form of chronic pain.
I felt like she was speaking directly to me. 5 Thumbs Up!!!!!
* Hold Giveaway DONE
It took awhile to get in touch with the winner as she just had surgery and is enduring a tough recuperation period.
Please send out good thoughts out to Lisa B. if you would as she gets over this time.
I hope the package lifted her spirits a bit too. ;-)
Please send out good thoughts out to Lisa B. if you would as she gets over this time.
I hope the package lifted her spirits a bit too. ;-)
* Mail Giveaway DONE
Mailed and received quickly.
Mailed and received quickly.
* 2 Doctor Appointments DONE
Got a semi-annual check-up with one doc which went well and all blood work came back good.
Had a check-up and TB test with my dermo doc to see how the Humira was working or not. She is recommending a Laser Excision Surgery on one spot of my HS that the Humira is not helping. She gave me the paperwork/info on what that surgery will entail and I should be scheduled for surgery later this month. Oh goody. 8-(
Got a semi-annual check-up with one doc which went well and all blood work came back good.
Had a check-up and TB test with my dermo doc to see how the Humira was working or not. She is recommending a Laser Excision Surgery on one spot of my HS that the Humira is not helping. She gave me the paperwork/info on what that surgery will entail and I should be scheduled for surgery later this month. Oh goody. 8-(
* Change out Clothing for Summer DONE
I finally got around to changing the wardrobe for warm weather out before I left town.
I finally got around to changing the wardrobe for warm weather out before I left town.
* Pack for Trip DONE
I sort of killed two birds with one stone by packing for the trip while changing out my clothes for Summer. It was far easier since I was already reorganizing clothes in the closet.
I sort of killed two birds with one stone by packing for the trip while changing out my clothes for Summer. It was far easier since I was already reorganizing clothes in the closet.
* Sew Masks for Folks DONE
Eldest had told me that VA had recently gone to face masks in public mode before I left home. I had sent him a mask I made back in March(along with tp as he couldn't find any at his stores back then)so I spent some time a few days before leaving making more fabric masks-2 for Hubs, 1 more to bring to Eldest son and 3 masks for my Brother and Sis in-law as well as another mask for myself in a lighter colored fabric. My brother never leaves his property but my sis in-law is a realtor so she's been spending for disposable masks as she doesn't sew. Having 2 so she can wash and change it out daily will help her and her wallet. ;-)
Some where along the way I lost the new mask I made for myself so I need to make another one soon. 8-(
Eldest had told me that VA had recently gone to face masks in public mode before I left home. I had sent him a mask I made back in March(along with tp as he couldn't find any at his stores back then)so I spent some time a few days before leaving making more fabric masks-2 for Hubs, 1 more to bring to Eldest son and 3 masks for my Brother and Sis in-law as well as another mask for myself in a lighter colored fabric. My brother never leaves his property but my sis in-law is a realtor so she's been spending for disposable masks as she doesn't sew. Having 2 so she can wash and change it out daily will help her and her wallet. ;-)
Some where along the way I lost the new mask I made for myself so I need to make another one soon. 8-(
* Deal with "Stuff" in VA PASS
Well we've done some stuff and gotten the ball rolling but there are more hoops to jump through. Decisions have been made and more are to come. That's about all I can say for now on this. We are waiting on some blocks to fall into place and the lawyer to return from vacation now so we are in "wait" mode for now.
Well we've done some stuff and gotten the ball rolling but there are more hoops to jump through. Decisions have been made and more are to come. That's about all I can say for now on this. We are waiting on some blocks to fall into place and the lawyer to return from vacation now so we are in "wait" mode for now.
* Visit my Son DONE
I stopped for 2 days on the way down and 1 night on the way home.
He's leaving where he taught for the last 5 years and relocating to NJ so we had a lot to talk about.
Atlas, the cat was always nearby to comfort him. lolz
I stopped for 2 days on the way down and 1 night on the way home.
He's leaving where he taught for the last 5 years and relocating to NJ so we had a lot to talk about.
Atlas, the cat was always nearby to comfort him. lolz
* Visit my Brother/Sister in-Law DONE
Besides a quick trip to Ollie's my brother didn't go anywhere. But we did get visits from the neighbors and their dogs while I was down there. That's Harper and Truman and their humans visiting in the photo above. We also got a visit from Petey on another day and his human.
Sis in-law and I, on the other hand, hit various Rite-Aids, Kroger, Aldi, Lidl, Cracker Barrel, Walmart and an Estate Sale while I was. We bonded and laughed a lot.
Sis in-law and I, on the other hand, hit various Rite-Aids, Kroger, Aldi, Lidl, Cracker Barrel, Walmart and an Estate Sale while I was. We bonded and laughed a lot.
* Plan Goals for 2020 PASS Hubs and I have hashed out a few goals and made some decisions about our living arrangements going forward. There is still a lot to do and it feels overwhelming at times so I'll be biting off a bit at a time for now. Mostly, the Goal for 2020 is now to survive it! 8-)))
* Arrange for Painter FAIL This was on Hubs list of stuff to do while I was gone. He got a list of painters at the hardware store then the store owner told him, "frankly, I wouldn't recommend any of these guys to paint inside your house". lolz I am thinking once we contact a realtor about selling our house they might have better sources. So this search for a painter is ongoing.
* Have Money Meeting w/Hubs PASS We had a half-assed financial meeting. Half-assed as some financial things were up in the air and I was gone half of the month. July's money meeting should be more productive but we did make a few money decisions in June so I am giving us a pass. ;-)
Did you have a To-Do List in June?
Tell us how you did with it.
Sluggy
Did you have a To-Do List in June?
Tell us how you did with it.
Sluggy
The only thing i had planned was to take out a clock i bought and put it up in the living room. I chickened out!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing on my list in June was to survive it while keeping my kids and my niece and nephew busy. I accomplished that. In July my goal is the same ;)
ReplyDeleteI love getting books at Ollie's too! I'm an avid reader, so it adds up if I have to buy my books elsewhere.
ReplyDeleteI would check with a local paint store. they know who is paying their bills on time and the type of work they do. Just be sure to ask for a copy of their liability insurance. The certificate must be mailed to you from their insurer it will have your name in the lower left corner. If they try to give you a copy you are not covered!! (My husband is a contractor and this is a must before we work with any subs even the ones we have used for years)
ReplyDeleteI think we will all be wearing masks as a wardrobe staple for sometime, so all you mask sewers are very appreciated. I will be ordering a few more as my mask sewers have gone back to work, or now are too busy with gardens and the little bit of activities for their grand kids resuming.
ReplyDeleteYou are driving me back to Ollie's to try to find good books like you do.
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