Friday

I am eager for noon as that is when my business day will end and I can run away. I plan to go visit some friends for a bit and hang out. Then on to therapy, to grab a bite to eat and then to the post office before heading back home. I hope that it all works out and I have a decent afternoon. It’s something I’ve looked forward to all week long. As long as my vehicle starts, I think I will be okay and I honestly don’t anticipate any problems with that. I’ve got all wheel drive (aka 4-wheel drive) and its full time so there is no turning it off. I don’t anticipate any driving problems. I found my ski mask and I hate wearing that damn thing but if it keeps me warm then so be it.

The winter storm didn’t generate the snow that they thought it would. It’s a dry powder and the wind is whipping it around pretty good. The temperatures did fall and it feel s like I am standing in the artic, it’s sub-zero cold out and that’s dangerous for anyone or anything to be out in. I kept an extra eye out last night for any paw prints in the snow but saw none. Which I suppose was a good thing. My poor furnace kept running most of the night. The power company will love that. There was a power blip late in the evening and the news indicated the threat of some folks being without power thankfully I wasn’t one of those people and my good fortune to maintain power will continue as this sub-zero weather moves through my part of the country. We will slowly warm up but it won’t be until next time this week when temperatures will be more normal.

I was supposed to get an Amazon delivery yesterday but they kept pushing it off. By the time I was headed for bed I pretty well knew it wasn’t coming, which was fine. It should be delivered today. That will be the end of my Amazon deliveries before the holidays.

I am slowly getting used to Gator’s absence around here. I like the independence in not having to worry about her but I really still miss her sounding off and wow I said she doubled as a portable heater last night we would have been snuggled up together because she would have hated this.

Despite the furnace running the house was still cold when I woke up. My room was nice and warm thanks to closing the door and my electric blanket was turned up last night so I was toasty warm. Still, I didn’t sleep all that soundly and I’ve got quite a number of muscle knots in my back. I would love to take a muscle relaxer but since I need to be up to hit up the grocery store tomorrow, I don’t dare do that now. I would love a massage. I’ve watched a few chiropractic videos and that always makes me want a massage coupled with the fact it was about this time last year when I last had one. I know I’ve got the power to change that. I will work through the pain and if I can’t well then, I will break down and schedule one. I’ve never been to a chiropractor but there is something that seems so satisfying about hearing those cracks that I almost want to try it. From what I understand it’s temporary relief kind of like a massage but it costs way more but at least it’s covered under insurance.

Speaking of Insurance, I see that my new prescription card is waiting for me at the post office which is why I am stopping by, I’ve been expecting that since last month. They took their damn sweet ass time in getting it to me. Nothing like waiting until the 11^th hour. I suppose better late than never.

I am still looking at cats but making a move to get one or two is just not in me. I really want to but call me gun shy or nervous. Everyone says I will know when it’s time. I’d honestly rather try out a boyfriend and not a live in one but one that is close by. Having a human friend is a bit more appealing to me at the moment. I am not quite as bad as I was this time last week but the pain is still fresh and I still experience the hurt. Granted I’ve had less people to talk with her about this week and been more hyper focused on work. Therapy today should be interesting.

Hope that you all stay warm and are doing well. Talk with you all again soon.