I've had crazy itching for the past few days. There aren't any spots or rash - just itching. I' just started using the Old Man's prescription cream for his skin issues, so I'm hoping it will help or else I'll have to call my dermatologist.
Stay tuned.
Normally, on Fridays I would post about being glad it was finally Friday. But now that I am retired, Friday's really don't mean much to me now, other than Fridays are when we have fried fish for supper. And while I'm on the subject, tomorrow is Saturday. But being retired, most of the days will seem like Saturdays. Normally, Saturday morning would be the only time I had to go my grocery shopping, but now I can do it any day I want. Just because I can.
I went to Hobby Lobby this morning for some things for a special secret craft project I want to start, and at the big intersection at Dixie Highway, I happened to glance over at the Walgreens on the corner. There in the grassy area by the parking lot, I saw a man I presumed to be homeless. He was sitting in the grass, and then he fluffed/ruffled up his backpack, put it down on the ground and used it as a pillow and probably took a nap.
Before I saw this guy, I saw another guy walking up my road carrying two big garbage bags. On my way back home from Hobby Lobby, I saw him coming out of the laundry on my road.
Both of these men really made an impact on me. It took seeing them to make me realize once again how thankful I am and how blessed I am to be where I am right now. I have a very comfortable queen-sized bed to sleep in every night in air conditioned comfort. And even though it takes a few cycles to get my laundry dry, I have a washer and dryer in my basement to clean and dry my clothes without me having to lug them in garbage bags to the laundromat.
After a trip to Meijers yesterday morning, I came home and took a nice long nap. Just because I could.
The second official day of my retirement was much, much better than my first.
First of all, I slept much, much better last night than the night before. I slept in until almost 8:00.
Second, the Old Man and I had hair cut appointments this morning, and my long-time stylist gave me my haircut for free as a retirement present.
Third, the Old Man and I had a great brunch at Cracker Barrel. It was a big thing for him: it was the first time he had been there since he had his aneurysm there back in 2018 and almost died. He didn't reminisce about it; he merely said "This place sure has changed a lot since we were here."
Fourth, I got $150.45 deposited into my checking account today from a class action suit against Amazon for price fixing.
You can't ask for much better.
My first official day of retirement didn't quite go as I'd planned, but it could have been a lot worse.
The day started out bright and early at 4:00 when I woke up and couldn't get back to sleep.
After a cup of coffee, I started laundry. And then I mopped the kitchen and bathroom floors.
Then I made a trip to the credit union to get a new debit card because some lowlife in Delaware tried to buy a total of $71.49 at Taco Bell. Thanks to the security folks at my credit union for catching this.
Back home, I took a well deserved nap, and then got our favorite Bonnie and Clyde's pizza for supper. Now it's time to get my book and settle back on the couch . . . just because I can.
