IF IT HAD ONLY BEEN SATURDAY, I'd have to say the week went by in a flash. Instead Friday arrived and I looked forward to Saturday. I'll rest some today plus get some things done. SPA DAY for sure.
FRIDAY, I wrote out some bills and other correspondences. Went to the POST OFFICE and the Bank. Took a drive across the FLINT HILLS. Twas nice to be out of the house on a semi-warmer day. Blue skies and sunshine. Didn't wear a coat or jacket.
Stopped by RETIREMENT COTTAGE to drop off some towels to be dried. Then drove over to TOPEKA to shop Friday afternoon. First stop was DOLLAR TREE for Valentine Cards. 💗 They had an excellent selection of so many cards. Nice pickings. On Sunday, I'll work at writing these out so they are ready for my family early on in February. Monday is February already. One day closer to SPRING.
Did a clothing donation drop off. Turned loose of a few more articles. More to come. Have you heard of the Swedish Death Cleaning Method? I'd heard about it and thought it sounded morbid...then I watched a few videos and it made more sense.
I think it has it's place while decluttering and I am there. Kind God, help me to turn loose of more and to know that I cannot take things with me after I pass from this life into eternity. Things are meant for use while alive. Some sentimental items for memory recall, but overall I can be set free from the bondage of items having me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBTP5yH9qbA
Not to be sad, but more carefree with the time I do have. Clutter can drain the energy right out of your body.
Then to ALDI we went. I was aiming for buying more ORGANIC non-GMO vegetables and fruits. Some meats, milk and creamer. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.
Topeka's ALDI is laid out differently then Manhattan's store. I liked the layout. Inside the door is PIZZA and then the veggies and fruits. Practically inside the door.
Let's see if I can remember what I picked up. Asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, snap peas, celery, carrots, cabbage, 2 different kinds of cucumbers, colored peppers, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, grapefruit, grapes, lettuce, radishes, green peppers, scallions, onions, zucchini, 2 types of squash, milk, creamer, orange juice, eggs, Jiffy corn muffin mix, ground beef, chicken breast, salmon steak, cod fillets, instant mashed potatoes, a couple of small mixed frozen veggies in bags, green tea, black tea, shredded cheeses, pizza, granola, Pecan Sandies, 1 can of spaghetti😉s, ch😋c😋late bars, 2 box containers of organic bone broth, and I think that's about it.
I wanted to shop mostly vegetables and fruit. Felt great about our selections. More organic items this go round. Working at eating more veggies and fruit, smaller portions of food unless it's veggies. Less snacking. OOPS. I should have gotten some apples, bananas and oranges.
After we shopped we drove to the Dollar Store for forgotten batteries. Stopped at RETIREMENT COTTAGE to pick up laundry and onto our house for PIZZA.
I did not use an electric cart this shopping trip. I was pain free and able to walk to shop. A miracle. Relish the moment. PAUSE.
Had to clean out some of the old stuff in the fridge and wash out a veggie bind. Unload the groceries and wipe everything down.
Evening entertainment was watching decorating and organizing videos off of YOUTUBE. I am so impressed with these young women and how clever they are. I have to take some of their ideas and use them. Staying young at heart has a price that I'm not sure I can pay.
FEBRUARY, Lord willing I will work in the new TV room. Plans were changed before and I still haven't finished the TV room. Much to do in there. If I have a comfy chair to sit in to rest while I'm working in there, it will help save my back.
As much as I was out and about on Friday, my back held up until I got HOME. That is so good. A small miracle much appreciated. I did not split the Red Sea or walk on water. No turning water into wine. I stayed away from rubbing mud into my eyes and no body put my ear back onto the side of my head, but I didn't have a back ache as I shopped. PAUSE. If you have ever had horrible back aches you know the wonder of when there is no pain.
A miracle.
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