I SEEM TO LOOK FORWARD TO TUESDAYS WHEN WE GO TO TOPEKA. THRIFTING DAYS TURN MY CRANK. I LIKE THEM.
I didn't get up when the alarm went off. I think I could have slept longer, but my dear Husband woke me. I was fasting for blood test so there was no Breakfast. Groomed and got dressed. Drove straight to Topeka's facility that labs would be done at. Checked in and no sooner than I cleaned my hands, I was called for labs. Waltz right in and the technician did a beautiful job. No pain all gain.
WEARING A MASK TODAY as much as possible.
Off we went to get a Starbucks unsweetened green tea and a new protein box Eggs and Gouda.
Box= 540 calories. That's a high count. I didn't eat all the dried fruit so I can deduct some calories. Two cage-free hard-boiled eggs paired with Gouda and multigrain crackers, plus a blend of dried apricots and apples, a peanut-butter spread, salt and pepper, make this the balanced protein-packed box good for all day enjoyment.
I prefer their old one with the muesli bread. The crackers just don't do it.
We sat in the parking lot to eat the meals then went to the HALLMARK CARD STORE. Sought out our yearly CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS. I've lost count of how many years we have shopped for ornaments. I had wanted to get these in July and here it is Autumn Eve. That's alright. I have them now. Maybe next year I will get them in CHRISTMAS in JULY. Buying them early helps with my Christmas gift budget.
Never been opened. I was thrilled as I loved Jeff's music. He passed away two years ago. I listen to his music from time to time.
ONTO GOD's STOREHOUSE where I spied a very pretty crystal cover on plate. I thought it was a decorative cake cover, but once we got HOME, it makes for a better design for a crystal cheese cover on a plate. Looked it up on the internet and found more info about it. It more than likely is a Vintage French Glass Cheese Dome for small French pastries or cheese.
Picked up 3 Cambridge 24% lead Crystal drinking glasses from Slovakia with Pineapple Pattern that I thought were too expensive last time I was at the storehouse. Had a change of heart. With the Senior Discount each glass was $ 4.80. Less expensive than Bed, Bath & Beyond. Like new. This makes our inventory up to 8 very pretty crystal drinking glasses for personal use at HOME. Using the good crystal makes sense as LIFE IS SHORT and we need to enjoy every day and every meal.
WITH HEALTH ISSUES, we are to eat fish at least twice a week. Like salmon, cod or tuna. So we visited LONG JOHN SILVER's for cod fish, green beans, Cole slaw and hush puppies. Under a shade tree we sat to eat our lunch. The temps were cooler today so eating outside was very pleasant.
Off to put some air in the car tires and pump some gas. NATURAL GROCERS wasn't far behind. We shopped for our organic foods. I feel so much better when I buy organic.
Loaded the groceries in the car then drove to the COTTAGE to water the newly planted Irises, put a load of laundry in to dry and gather a few things to turn loose of. Stopped off at the Bank, Dollar Store and the City building. Drove past a PUMPKIN PATCH on the way HOME. This place gets very busy with young children taking field trips. Little ones love the pumpkins and the Mommas seem to take lots of pictures with their babies holding pumpkins. Nice time of the year.
The drive on the highway across the Prairie landscape is beautiful. So much lush greens before the trees begin to turn colors. I think I need to find a place to just sit and admire this beauty that God created. Take it all in. Just so lovely. If I stay too busy indoors, I will miss the changing beauty outside. Not this year. I will take it in and admire it while giving thanks to God that this exist. Each season has a beauty of its own.
Onto the main house to unload our spoils.
Free-Range eggs in the fridge, veggies and fruit as well. Skipped buying meat this week as I will not be eating meat for 21 days. The Daniel Diet begins on Autumn.
I am tired as I type this account of today's outings. Tired. Will rest my feet then work on the things we are turning loose of. AND AWAY WE GO. Perhaps I'll watch EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND later tonight. I didn't use to like this show, but the older I get, the more I like the reruns. I can identify.
It surely will be better than the movie we watched last night. P I G
Starring Nicholas Cage as Robin with a pig. Pig gets stolen and he's off to find his pig in the city. He's a former chef that has turned to being a loner living in the woods with his pig that digs for truffles. Filthy man that probably hasn't taken a bath in 10 years. Gross appearance. The story is a bit off and the language dirty. I think we could have spent our time more wisely.
Some might like this movie. I'm not sure what to make of it. P I G
This week is another busy one for me and I need to make hay while the sun is still shining. I hope I can get the things done that I need to. Tomorrow is the middle of the week already. AUTUMN!!! The first day of Autumn 2021. By October 1st, I believe we can have most of the things I have gathered to get rid of out of the house and into somebody elses hands.
Shall see. Shall see.
I know that as the days begin to cool down some, that I can start walking in the early mornings and cut calories to help with weight reduction. I pray that I lose some more weight. Take me down another 10 pounds and I will be pleased that I am weighing less. By my next Endocrinologist appointment, I hope to be down 40 pounds since they saw me last. Shall see how this goes. If I don't reach it then I will just continue on this little journey and be thankful that I have reduced some. Keep forging ahead. This is LIFE and I am living it.
Here comes FALL! Y'all ready?
~d 👵
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