Good Morning …. Tuesday it is.
Dark out and that will be our reality for the next few months as we enter winter.
Yesterday was a crazy day.
Started out with my carpool not going in to work.
Grateful that I was able to catch a ride to work with Humphrey’s Mom.
So grateful.
I was prepared as I had a winter coat and boots out and ready to wear.
When catching the bus you have to be prepared for anything weatherwise.
When I got to work I was pleasantly surprised just outside the office building by the approach of a man.
The man turned out to be my brother from another mother.
He feels like my younger brother.
In fact, I quite often refer to him as such.
We used to work together and he is such a nice guy.
It was wonderful to see him and catch up.
Throughout the day it was busy.
At 3:45 p.m. the fire alarm went off in our building.
The alarm is deafening.
I grabbed my phone, purse and coat (not in that order).
Not realizing until I was outside that my house keys were in my big bag.
Four fire trucks came out to the call.
We waited semi patiently outside in the freezing cold and wind for the all clear to go back inside.
I did think to text Humphrey’s Mom and thankfully she was able to come over and let Alvin outside and feed him.
I had no idea of how long it was going to take before we could go back in.
It was almost twenty minutes later before we got the call.
The other half of the building is under construction / renovations.
This is not the first time the alarm has gone off and was not a test.
Once given the go ahead I rushed back into the building and up the stairs.
Got to my desk.
Turned off the computer.
Put on my boots, grabbed the big bag (checked for house keys), threw my purse inside the bag and ran to the bathroom.
Cause everyone knows when you get cold you have to pee.
Yup, I said that word.
Once done, I made a hasty exit of the building and walked as fast as I could for the bus stop.
I was pretty certain that I was going to be late but held out hope that I would make it.
At least at the end of it all – Alvin was fed and let outside.
So I did not have to worry about him.
Luckily I managed to get not the first bus but the next one.
We passed the first one at some point and I only had to wait at the bus terminal for a few moments.
Even got home near the same time as usual when I catch the bus.
Whew.
So grateful …..
Well almost time to head downstairs.
That was my Monday.
Today will be quiet and easy.
Let us hope.
With kindness and respect, I shall get through each day.
Always, Carol & Alvin
My New Life @ 51 