Surprised at the Diagnosis and a Beautiful July 4th

Good morning. Here’s the link to the vlog this week. Next week is WACO, which gets its own video, then Breckenridge and Abilene, Texas and on the ranch, falls into the next one. You can watch this week’s vlog HERE.

So yesterday we had a nice 4th. I was happy to have most of the day at home to work on things here. I’ve been working on my NOTION. Which I’m happy to say is coming along, since I gave up on having the calendar on the main screen. It’s ok. Just a click or two and it makes the Home Screen look better without the feed. I’ve been fighting with the columns a bit. That is the #1 aggravating thing about Notion is making the columns behave. Once you get it right it acts up on the mobile version. So I opted for single column life so it shows up correctly on all devices. ::sigh:: But I’m tired of fighting with it. I want an aesthetic feel, an inviting space, and a structure that meets my needs. I mainly use Notion now as a planning space, a note taking and storage spot for thoughts, plans, ideas, information, etc. I moved my grocery and shopping lists, movie lists, books to read lists, recipe list to my iPhone Reminder app. And that works better for me. So I’ve enjoyed my Geeky time this week trying to get reorganized and “reset” so I can be efficient and functional.

At 3:15 though I was not ready to go as I was knee deep in my NOTION restructure but it was time for the introverted me to go be social and I practically did it kicking and screaming. (Inside my heart, but no one saw it.) Once I was there I had a good time. It’s always good to see old friends and acquaintances. And the food was great. I meant to get a pic of my plate but I dove into it. Sorry. Burgers, dogs, beans, lots of salad, and desserts. The typical July 4 holiday food. But I did get a few pics.

River (Katy) sent me a pic of him eating a July 4 cupcake so I sent him a pic of me eating mine. 😉

He loves him some cupcake! lol. Look at that smile.

Ok that’s a little up close for my liking but anything for the grandson right?

River got to go to a painting class yesterday, and he painted firecrackers. He starts Pre-K (4) this year at school and he and his Mom bought his lunch box. He is so excited for “big school”.

So the lake was beautiful last night at the party and the sunset did not disappoint! Matter of fact the sunset lingered for a long while.

Fireworks began shortly after but the sun was still setting and the pool was a bright vivid blue. It looked beautiful.

We came home and took care of dogs and headed to bed. But I was thankful for a nice relaxing evening with friends, enjoyed talking to friend Kim G in particular (food, recipes, movies we were watching, kids updates, spiritual things, places to eat, etc.) and was grateful that I didn’t feel alone or shy sitting in the corner somewhere.

Believe it or not, I heard fireworks at 2:30 in the morning, darn them! That was so rude. Not allowed after a certain time but anyway, was woken up by them in the distance. Sleep score was only 64 last night. I had a bed exit for a bathroom break and we didn’t go to bed until almost 11:00 and got up at normal time. So perhaps tonight we’ll get more sleep.

Today I’m making crock pot chicken tacos with the ranch dressing and salsa verde like Katy made for us one night at the ranch. I’m also changing George’s sheets today, cleaning the fan blades, washing the dogs bowl and mat in extremely hot water, which I do occasionally to fend off bacteria. I will dust our bedrooms and do two loads of laundry. I also will be planning next week and I think it’s going to be busy. Mom will be taking up about 3 days (grocery day, nail day, and a doc appt day), we pack at church one day, and George and I have errands to run one day and will be trying out a new breakfast spot that day. I also have to start looking for a dress for a black tie event wedding. (oh my gosh, I never dress up like this and it’s so intimidating to me – not to mention costly….ideas anyone? Are fancy pants suits an option for black tie? Like I don’t even know what the rules are).

So hoping the day goes well. I will finish constructing (rearranging) my Notion today and then start the planning. I’m looking forward to that! I will also transfer footage for the next vlog and store away the most recent video files now that they are on YT. So a fun busy day. I love the Saturday planning and turnaround.

Everyone have a lovely day.