Up and at it.
Today is my late shift to start work which is 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
These late shifts are so that we can answer the after hours calls from our clients.
There are a couple of departments that take turns doing this which amounts to about twice per month.
Anyway, we were able to sleep in this morning which was nice.
Alvin slept until almost 4:30 a.m.
We got up he had his glucosamine chew, his breakfast and did his thing outside and then back to the sofa until I woke up just before 7:00 a.m.
A few minutes ago he wanted to go outside so out to the backyard we went ….. so nice out.
Most of the darker clouds have dissipated, there is just a bit of a breeze and there be SUNSHINE.
Oh glorious sun, doing a little happy dance while I key these words.
We used to call keying …. typing …..
But now it is a keyboard and back then it was a typewriter.
Oh how times have changed and how times are much the same.
I think I am going to hop quickly into the shower and then we will go for a nice walk.
It is perfect outside.
Our next walk will be at 3:00 p.m. as that is when my 45 minute “lunch” break is for this late shift.
So this will work out well.
If it is too warm then, we can go after I get off work at 7:00 p.m.
It is really too late to eat a big meal.
That is one thing that I don’t like about this ….. I try not to eat after 7:00 p.m.
Most days I do not.
Anyway off topic.
Shower and go for a walk.
I was wondering what was life like this day last year and perhaps a few years before.
It has been great doing this post almost everyday for the past almost ten years, I think now.
Almost like a living history book of my life.
This date being July 16th – 2019
Hello,
A beautiful morning.
Windows open to let in the cool fresh morning air.
To keep Mr. Alvin comfortable until I arrive home.
There are clouds forming on the southern horizon.
We had another hot muggy day yesterday.
Luckily we managed to get a walk in right after work.
I, as per usual took along a full bottle of water for Mr. Alvin.
He has the slickest water bottle / tray for him to have a drink.
There was a slightly cool breeze otherwise I would have waited until later.
We got our walk in and after supper the temperature dropped quickly followed by thunder/lightning/rain.
Not too much rain but lots of thunder and lightning.
Sure love the beauty of the sky when there are storms.
On this Tuesday I am thinking about how blessed I am.
I am surrounded by loving and supportive family and friends.
I have me “Alvin” alongside me everyday to keep me company and to keep me focused.
I am employed.
I have a beautiful home with a yard.
So many blessings.
The most important of all is good health.
I am most grateful to be my age and to be in good health.
Everyday I count my blessings / grateful that both Alvin and I are healthy.
Makes the world of difference.
Well for some reason we are less on time this morning.
Not sure why.
I have windows to close before my ride appears.
Wishing you all a wonderful day.
Filled with kindness and respect.
If we are fortunate to be surrounded and live with kindness and respect, life is good.
Maybe you are lucky to have an Alvin in your life.
Or a Humphrey or a Teddy or Miss Aspen or Baby Milo ….
These fur-babies ….. so much love and fun.
Happy Tuesday.
Always, Carol & Alvin
P.S. going to the Mall tomorrow night to shop for shoes……I have not done that in a long while….. so excited.
Back to 2020
Well it seems like my day to day is somewhat different.
Weatherwise the same.
I wonder if I asked Mr. Alvin if he would be in agreement that it is nice to have me at home.
I love being at home.
Perhaps the freedom to go outside whenever he chooses or mostly.
Because I still have to work.
He follows me around even more than he used to so I think it would be difficult on him if I do eventually have to go back to the office full-time.
Sounds like we may be home for awhile and maybe indefinitely with only a day or two per month to print and mail our large mail outs.
We would take turns within our team.
Well time to hit the shower so that we can go for a walk before everyone else decides that is a good idea.
I love being the only one outside on our walks.
I hope that you have an enjoyable Thursday.
Living my life with kindness and respect.
I hope that you are as well.
What goes around comes around ….. that is the truth.
Take care.
Be safe.
With kindness and respect,
I/We shall remain,
As Always, Carol & Alvin
Just some more brightness for your day!
My New Life @ 51 