I have today off because I needed to go to the DMV to get my driver’s license renewed. I made an appointment for 9 and I am glad I did. When I got there the line for those without appointments was way out the door. At first I thought, what are they not open yet? But nope these were non-appointments. I couldn’t find a place to park there either so I had to go to the courthouse parking lot behind the DMV. I was worried it was going to take me forever, but nope that’s the beauty of an appointment. I was out of there by 9:15.
I came home and got on the exercise bike for 15 minutes too. I have to start small. I am so out of shape.
This past weekend I discovered something that puts me in a very bad financial situation. I won’t go into the details but to suffice it to say it’s not good. It’s temporary but it’s bad and I spent some time crying over it this weekend. It is what it is though, so moving on.
I didn’t do any writing this weekend and I wasn’t really sorry about it either. I’ll see what I can get going soon.
Also the mother has had increasing bouts of dementia that is affecting our family. I mean she’s 91 so you can’t expect them to be happy and healthy forever and she’s had a good life but it’s been stressful.
I intended to do some closet cleaning this past weekend but honestly I am a little under the weather and tired and depressed so I didn’t bother. I don’t know about this coming weekend.
There’s a little humming bird outside my window right now sitting on a tiny tree we have on our patio. He looks quite a lot like this guy here. Super cute
March 5, 2018 at 10:48 am
Yeah I always make appointments if I can, to avoid the exact same situation. Lining up like that is a nightmare
And sorry about your financial misfortune. Hope you can overcome it soon! Don’t feel stressed about writing, do it only when you’re comfortable.
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March 5, 2018 at 11:06 am
Thanks. Yeah definitely appointments are they way to go! And yeah I have decided not to stress over the writing. I’ll do what I can do.
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March 5, 2018 at 10:51 am
First of all…all the hugs ever. None of that is easy. All my support.
Yay for having the day off. And yay for getting on the bike. Little bits at a time and before you know it, it’ll add right up!
He’s adorable little guy. 🙂
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March 5, 2018 at 11:07 am
Thanks 🙂
Yeah that little guy would become a birdsickle here you are lol
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March 5, 2018 at 6:08 pm
Hugs!
I haven’t been to the DMV since I got my learner’s permit. Now I know to make an appointment when I do have to go
Exercise bikes are good. I switch between that and the treadmill when I’m at the gym. Starting small is good.
I’m sorry about the financial situation. I’m glad its only temporary though. I’m also sorry about your mom
Write when you can and when you feel like it
Cute bird!
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March 6, 2018 at 8:36 am
Yeah it is hard not to be depressed for sure
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March 5, 2018 at 11:41 pm
Ivan sending virtual hugs your way!
DMV appointments sound like the way to go. Very civilized! I don’t think they have anything like that in NY!
Exercising definitely helps get you feeling better, and it really gets your mind feeling more positive. I need to get back to it.
I hope your financial situation improves. It can definitely be a struggle. I’m the poster child for bad luck and bad decisions. 😦
Dementia can be a terrible thing, for the family as well as the patient. The workings of the mind is so poorly understood. Human beings are such delicate “machines”. Hope your Mom fares well.
Don’t fret over writing or closet cleaning. Do what you can and what feels right. I see you’ve posted some of your writing. I’m at work and will read it when I can.
I’ve been dealing with the aftermath of the nor’easter we had Friday. We lost power Friday at noon. Now it’s Monday night and we still have no power. We had to abandon the house Sunday because the temperature inside the house was 49°F. We ended up at a hotel 20 miles away from our house. And there we stay. With still no power at my house, according to my next-door neighbor. I know another storm is predicted for us Tuesday Wednesday ending Thursday! They’re talking 12 inches plus of snow. This is not typical weather for us!
Please send your hummingbird to us when he’s done at your garden, we need him and we need Spring! Luv, ❤ ❤
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March 6, 2018 at 8:35 am
ugh that sucks about the storms and your power. Hope it gets restored soon.
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March 8, 2018 at 2:51 am
I renewed my license last year, it was about an hour wait. I should be been smart like you and made an appointment. Next time I am renewing online. Texas allows ever other renewal on licenses online.
I’m sorry you are going through some financial woes. I am working two jobs to supplement our income at this point, its one of the reasons I have not had time to write.
I know what it’s like having a parent with dementia, it was hard with my Dad. It is stressful for love ones. Seeing a parent forget things even forgetting who you are was the hardest thing for me when my Dad did not know me anymore. I cried over that. If you ever need to rant or someone just to listen you can message me via Tumblr. I always have my notifications for it on (on my phone).
It looks like the hummingbird you have by your window is a Rufous Hummingbird. I do Nature Studies and I have many field guide books. I love bird watching and nature in general. I can even read animal tracks. LOL
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