Sunday

I went camping Thursday.
I chose the campsite that boyfriend and I usually used. To us it was the best site.
I fished while there......even caught a fish and a few crawl dads.
I magnet fished for awhile. All I caught was a bunch of nails, some hooks, and a few bottle caps. But still it was fun.
I didn't buy any wood because usually I've been lucky enough to find plenty of wood in the park
that other campers have left behind or from fallen trees.
So I went on a search for wood and found plenty.
I started a campfire early evening. I was proud to get it going.
I did all the things I wanted to do on my camp out with the exception of staying the night.
At 10 PM I felt very tired, and all I wanted was to be at home in my bed.
So I packed up and went home and hoped my adult children wouldn't think I was a loser for not sticking it out. I thought about lying to them but remembered daughter tracks my phone (with my permission) 
Over all the day was a success.

Friday morning I cut the grass and planted more grass seed.................as soon as I finished it began raining.
It rained most of the day.
I wanted to be in the rain.
I wonder if anyone else ever feels that way.
So I  got in my pool and sat in the water and the rain all at once.
It felt amazingly relaxing.

Saturday I worked a 12 hour shift.
We were down a nurse so they had me do two units.
At first I felt overwhelmed. But I soon got my groove on and it went pretty good.
I was lucky to have resident assistants that I knew from the old days and who do good work. It makes my job so much easier.
Plus they allowed me to talk about boyfriend. They didn't know he had passed away. I shared with them a couple good memories of him, and I shared with them what a good, selfless, and generous person he was................they listened and shared in the conversation. It made me feel good.

I got up early this morning and did a load of laundry, cleaned any dirty dishes, then left to do some dumpster diving.
I got 3 little stands that must have been used for displays of something or another. They will be perfect for holding pictures.
I'll get a picture of them on here soon.
I got home from dumpster diving and it was raining again.
I decided to get my pillows and blankets from the bed and made a bed on the couch to sit with the kitties and watch movies.
I ended up watching two of them.
I enjoyed both comedies.......................one of them had Diane Keaton in it. She's one of my favorite actresses.......

Middle son stopped over yesterday while I was at work and he edged my lawn. It looks so much better. I'm so grateful he did it! ( i didn't ask him to do it. he just did it.)

Wednesday

I went to the horse track and casino yesterday with my dad (to the track) and my sister (to the track and then the casino.)
I went with 40 bucks and came home with 183 bucks. It was fun. It was a beautiful day to go to the horse races.

The National Guard is coming to my work this week to test all employees for Covid-19 except for those  who have had Covid are exempt from being tested.
They're a little late to be coming and testing employees by at least a month.

I bought the kitties flea collars.
Woody let me put one on him. Mr. Bojangles fought and won! The fight isn't over yet though! :O)~

I went to Walmart today and spent 80 of the $183 from yesterday.
It was fun.
I bought stuff like cat food, sunscreen, flea collars, Chlorine tablets for the pool, shampoo, conditioner, mouth wash, cough drops, line for the weed eater, and a few other things.......

I'm thinking about going camping tomorrow for the night.
I'm wondering if it's something I could do alone, or will I be too afraid once it gets dark?
If I go I guess I'll find out.

Sunday, Fathers Day

My mammogram came back negative. Yay! A good result is always a relief.

My Cologuard test didn't survive the transport to the lab. (a wreck?)
That's what I was told and so they will be sending me a new kit "free of charge". OK.  :o)~

I'm headed to my dads' house today for Fathers Day.
My older sister and I are going to clean his house and we're going to make him moms' spaghetti and meatball recipe for lunch. (my older sisters idea) I wanted to make baby back ribs, corn on the cob and baked potato. Oh well. She's my elder, lol. So she had the final say.

I cut the grass yesterday and trimmed a large bush. It was in the high eighties  and very humid. So after the yard work I went straight into the pool.......shorts and all.
It felt so good, so refreshing and I just relaxed for a bit enjoying the sun and the quiet. It was nice!

Saturday

Daughter stopped over on her way home from work yesterday.
I made supper for us, and for desert we had watermelon.
Daughter was quiet.
She's upset by all that is going on in the world right now.
Even when they are adults you wish you could make things all better for them.

Mr. Bojangles and Woody both slept from 10 PM to 4:30 AM. It felt the way way it felt when your baby first sleeps through the night. It was wonderful. :O)

I didn't trim the hedges in my yard like I had planned.
Depending on the weather I might do it today. However I might try some magnet fishing again. I'm just not sure.

I often pray to boyfriend to come to me in my dreams. My mom did a couple of times after she died. I wish boyfriend would.

Thursday

Mr. Bojangles woke me at 4:30 this morning.
He wanted to be petted.
He curled up next to me in bed and when I'd stop petting him, usually because I'd fall asleep, he'd wake me by putting his paw on my face. This went on for an hour. Finally I gave up on sleep got out of bed and threw in a load of laundry, sanitized my phone and lap top, and did a couple dishes.

Mr. Bojangles. He's getting a few grey hairs......and some sleep! :O)

Later today I have plans to shop with my sister for Father's Day.

Earlier today I have plans to trim the bushes in the front and back yard.

Wednesday

I did my Cologuard (tests for pre cancerous or cancerous cells in the intestine) specimen thingy yesterday and took it straight to UPS to be delivered.
The kit has been sitting in my bedroom for about 7 months. Feels good to finally have it done and hopefully it will come back negative.

Did a little dumpster diving yesterday.
I got four bags of yellow onions, a really nice toilet brush holder from TJ Max and a very pretty mirror from TJ Max. Also got a car jack. I had oldest son look at it. He says it works just fine. Middle son needs one so he's going to come get it. I'm keeping some of the onions and giving the rest to my sister and her husband.

I might be repeating myself but when we were grade school age and we'd go to a friends house we'd yell at their front door "oh susie!!!!" or "oh johnny!!!" rather than knocking. All the neighborhood kids did it that way. lol

Monday

I went dumpster diving today(wanted to check my brother-in-laws dumpster while he is out of town) and got 2 large bags of nectarines and 2 large bags of plums.
I brought them home, cleaned them, and packaged them to give to my sister and her husband.

This morning I had a Mammogram.
I couldn't believe it's been six years. I thought I was only 3 years behind. :O)~
It hurts.
Breasts aren't meant to be smashed to pancake shape. WTF!

Work scheduled me for the 2 days I requested.
SO there's that..........

Sunday

I got up early yesterday (maybe not that early because middle son had already played 18 holes of golf) and went to middle sons new place. He's been there for two weeks and I hadn't seen the inside yet.
I almost always enjoy time with him because he's smart and funny.
I love his place. Its in the historic district and it's a shot gun house which I have always loved.........its on a cool little street though very narrow and not much parking available. The house has been done really well....................his cat Tye seems to be settled in. I had a nice time :O)

After I left middle sons house I went to oldest sons house. He had a huge load of gravel delivered for his driveway. I was going to offer a helping hand.
Lucky for me I guess he already had the gravel where it needed to be!
I visited with him and his girlfriend and my grand dog for a bit then took off to do some magnet fishing.
While on my way to the lake oldest son called to see if him and his girlfriend could join me....................so they fished for fish while I fished for treasures.
I didn't catch a thing! But it was a nice time so I still went away a winner!

I came home from fishing and cooked myself a hamburger patty, corn on the cob, and made a salad.
I was starving and supper was delicious. And then I finished my day by pulling weeds and transplanting a few things that aren't doing well. Out door work is relaxing to me..............and a lot of it is immediate results and satisfaction.

It was a good day for me.
I'm thankful for it.

Saturday

I had a fun day yesterday.
I went with my sister to a beach on the little Miami River. And even though it was in a city owned park it felt like it was off the beaten path. The skies were blue, it was sunny and warm, and you could hear the birds talking. It was a perfect day.
We even saw an eagle. It was pretty cool.
We inner tubed and some of the time just sat in the more shallow water while enjoying the sun and nature around us.
I brought home some pretty cool rocks to put in the little swale I have in my side yard garden.

This is my sisters dog and my little buddy, Bryce. He can swim like no other dog I've ever seen swimming. lol

Bryce.

This guy cracks me up. I wish I could sleep the way he does!

Thursday

It was a busy day today.
I cleaned and then I cleaned the house some more and did laundry. And then I went swimming in my little pool out back.
It felt great.
While I was cleaning I had baby back ribs in the oven and corn on the cob cooking.
Dinner was delicious.

I just signed up for a couple days of work. Hopefully they will be approved.

Woody in the cat condo that I got out of the dumpster. He sleeps in it everyday. lol and he likes to keep an eye on the backyard from the top of his condo. 

I love this little guy. The other day I got out boyfriends shave cream so that I could smell it since it smells like boyfriend. I put some in my hands and washed them in it.  A little while later Mr. Bojangles was on boyfriends desk howling. I think he must have smelled the after shave and thought boyfriend was home. Or maybe the smell made him miss boyfriend. I don't know. It was kind of sad.

Little Woody playing in the grocery bag.

enjoying the pool!

enjoying the warm day!

monday

The weekend was nice.

I had lunch with friends at their home. We grilled and enjoyed the sunny day and conversation.

I finally filled my little pool.

I love it and soak in it each afternoon and evening.

It's very relaxing.

I had an anxiety attack this morning.

I was just in bed watching TikTok videos

when it hit...................................................it didn't last long.................when it happens 

I usually focus on counting by multiples.

All is well now though.

I'm looking forward to this day.

I think I'll clean the car.

Wednesday

I did a little dumpster diving yesterday.
I scored a new garden hose that I will give to middle son because he needs one. I also got a nice, strong, round fan. I will use it in my garage. And I got a bag of kitty litter and a brand new kitty condo that was still in the box. I put it together and have it in a bedroom by the window. Woody slept in it for several hours yesterday. :O)

After dumpster diving my older sister and I went to Jimmy Johns for lunch.
I love their tuna and their pickles.
It was nice hanging out with her for a bit.

This morning I mowed and edged the lawn, clean out my little pool and presently filling it. It's mid 80's here and very humid. So I can't wait to use it!

I haven't filed my taxes yet. I have everything together and will take it to H&R Block later today or early tomorrow. And I also need to get a few things from the grocery today. So after I type this I will shower and dress then get the heck out of Dodge and get my stuff taken care of!