Been here 39 days today. My days are pretty peaceful and that's fine with me. Drove to the library this morning and picked up 3 audio books to listen to while I work on jigsaw puzzles. I still had to use my phone map app to steer me in the right direction. I remember thinking that the library is so far but I guess actually it was only 6 miles. Seemed long to me because I never had to go that far to the library when I lived in Jefferson County. I guess I'm going to have to adapt to the traffic. Waits at the lights are annoying but I'll deal with it because there are a ton of lights. Ha! Driving here is okay as the streets are well marked and unlike Port Townsend, the roads are well maintained. I do know how to get to a few businesses that I frequent but I still have to rely on my phone a lot.
I went to the senior center yesterday to attend a memoir writing club. There were five people there and basically they just read what they had written that week and then others commented on it. Wasn't my cup of tea as the comments were generally "Oh I really liked that. You write well." A whole lot of chit chat on their personal lives. I know I sound stuck up but you had to be there. It was two hours long and nobody even introduced themselves. I knew within 15 minutes I wasn't coming back.
But I'm not giving up just yet. I have three more club meeting to attend. A crafts one, an art one and a book club. I've got my fingers crossed that they'll be a little more visiting so perhaps I can find a friend. If not I may start attending churches. There is a newcomers club but it seemed most of their activities were physical like hiking and from what I read, it mostly catered to the fellas. I suppose I could be wrong and I may look into it later. One problem, though, is the traveling I'd have to do to find these activities. I'm not real keen on going too far from home. The senior center is 10 miles but I can go straight one one road so I'll tolerate that distance.
And if no friends materialize, I'll settle in to keep myself busy here in the apt. I have a ton of things I can do and I'm fine with that. I guess I'm kind of a loner when it comes right down to it anyhow. The highlight of my day sometimes is getting my daily nap.
Mary is at the wound clinic right now. Her appt was for an hour and a half. Not sure what all they'll do to her but I'm hopeful they can figure out why that lower leg sore isn't healing. Next Wed we're going to the fair and I'm really excited to do that. The following day I attend a crafts meeting at the senior center and two days after that they take off for a week in New York. It'll be just me and Poppy holding down the fort. I'll have another senior center meeting the week they're gone. This one is called the Red Herring Mystery Club. They read and discuss mysteries they've read. Hopefully, it will appeal to me more.
One of the audio books I picked up this morning is a book I've already read but it was years ago and I remember I enjoyed it a lot --Valley of the Horses by Jean Auel.
I started parking my car on the side street instead of in the driveway as I was on a slant and was having too hard a time getting in and out of the car. Now I just walk out my door, down a slight inclne (which I manage by hanging on to the fence, and I'm ready for take off.
When I came back from the senior center yesterday, I decided to stop at Burgerville (in our neighborhood) to buy a hamburger and shake. Their shakes are heavenly but I won't be doing that often as it cost me almost $12! The shake was $6.50 and I'm not real excited about spending that much even if it was tasty. I wish it didn't cost so much to eat out these days. All the places have high prices.
I'm hoping to buy a new recliner this month. I probably don't need one as I sleep in mine just fine and dandy but it isn't showing wear and tear. I got a nice surprise with my Amazon bill. I had quit my account as I can order anything I want under Mary's name and just pay her. They're sending me a refund check for $110. I had no idea.
I've been waiting patiently to hear back about the ultrasound of my ankles. I'd like to find out why my feet are always to uncomfortable. I know why my back hurts and I can't be on my feet too long --because I opted out of back surgery. My choice and I'll just have to work my life around it. And I guess that's it for now. Am hoping I'll have pictures to share after I go to the fair.
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