Good Morning All,
Well today is my late shift and as always we were up extra early to start (@ 3:54 a.m.).
So of course, after Mr. Alvin had breakfast and made a trip outside with me, of course, we went back to bed.
Usually we hit the sofa for more zzz’s but today as he forgot a chew treat upstairs, we just went back up to “bed.”
We were up again and then to the sofa but I just wanted to sleep.
So finally at 8:30 a.m. – time to rise and shine.
The sun is shining and there is quite a strong breeze.
The trees out of my office window to the south have turned started to turn this beautiful yellow and are twinkling as the sunshine touches them.
So beautiful.
Alvin is laying on his little homemade bed of blankets and towels.
A reminder that it must go into the laundry this weekend.
Always keep clean.
So my late shift has me starting work at 11:00 a.m. and working until 7:00 p.m.
Today we have a team meeting at the actual physical office.
We are to meet at 1:30 p.m. and it is scheduled to run until 2:30 p.m.
I will be shocked if it only goes for one hour.
We have not been altogether since March 19, 2020.
I will miss my first 15 minute break of the day as I will be in the car going to the office.
One of my team lives a short drive from me so she offered to pick me up.
I will say that as our team is down a couple of members, will still 8 in the meeting room.
Which to me is a lot.
Other than shopping …. this is the most humans I have been around since March.
My 45 minute or lunch break will fall at 3:00 p.m. so likely that will be pushed forward.
I want to take Alvin for a walk then.
I suppose we could have gone this morning had the Momma been more on the ball and likely still could.
Sometimes it just feels like a lazy morning ….. write …… shower ….. have breakfast and coffee.
Oh well, such as life.
My top ten list of things that I have love about working remotely:
- Being home with Alvin
- Drinking my own perked coffee
- No commute to work
- Sleep in later
- Can walk at lunch break with Alvin if we choose
- What I wear to work
- Just being at home
- Less distractions
- More time in evening
- More time in morning
- More time to read (just had to add)
Actually I think I could do a list of more but will leave it at ten.
If you are working remotely, are you happy or are you missing work?
Personally I love being at home and if possible would love to continue to work from home.
I do miss my coworkers but with technology we do have the ability to see each other via video.
Today is also the 12th birthday of one of my closest friend’s daughter.
I cannot believe you are 12 Miss Madeline.
She was just a toddler when I first met her.
WOW, time flies.
Just about forgot to mention Alvin’s visit to the vet yesterday.
I was told beforehand that Dr. Karen would be away and that another Vet would be there.
So I was prepared for a new person.
One of the staff showed us to one of the patient rooms and we waited for a few minutes.
I tried to give Alvin some water but no.
He was a bit anxious but settled down.
When the Vet entered the room – I knew things were going to be different.
He was carrying his tools with him.
He said “Hello Alvin.”
But Alvin first.
He squatted down to Alvin’s level.
Said hello as he gave him a little check over while asking me if he was okay.
I told him the reasons for our visit.
He checked his ears and said other than a bit of wax in the outer part there was no redness and they did not smell of infection.
YAY.
As we chatted, he clipped Alvin’s nails.
He was almost finished the first paw before Alvin even noticed.
I could not believe it.
He did not put him up on the examination table ….. the whole visit was done at Alvin’s level with him staying on the floor beside him.
I can not imagine being able to stay squatted in one spot for that amount of time.
Even when Alvin starting to “make some noise” about the nail trim ….. “Greg” just kept on going.
Yes, I could not remember his last name so I asked his name.
He was gentle and kind.
Actually can I have a crush on the Vet, cause I sure do.
He took it all in stride saying that Alvin is all talk and no follow through.
Which was good as I think follow through meant struggling and perhaps getting vicious.
I did mention that usually Alvin is up on the examination table and his reply was “I like to change things up.”
Whoa, that was great.
He checked his anal glands and said they were empty.
I was duly impressed with Dr. Greg.
I love his regular vet Dr. Karen but Dr. Greg, I must say brought a whole new experience to Alvin’s appointments for both of us.
Well time to hop into the shower and get this day going.
Starting to feel energized.
We wish you a great Thursday.
Take Care and Be safe.
We shall continue to live with kindness and respect.
As Always, Carol & Alvin
My New Life @ 51 