I just opened a bottle of Meiomi, so I figured I better start on this 🤣

Today was uneventful, on the whole. Just the way I like it. I ran through the Chickalay drive thru for some minis on my way to work. I ordered ten, but ate six. I probably could have eaten all ten if I had set my mind to it. Work was quiet; most of my coworkers were at a conference in Knoxville. I didn’t feel that the topics would benefit me, in my current role, so I just went to work. And good thing, I had some visitors and a few phone calls to return. I just wish those girls up front were what they advertised to our landlord. Oh well. I don’t expect them to last. I’m not gonna waste time being mad about something I’m not going to deal with. I am gonna tell Charlie all about them when he asks, though. And he will ask.

Boy, this wine is good.

Today is National Love Your Pet Day. When will these nonsensical holidays cease? Well, then I guess we’d just have a bunch of regular days and some people find it hard to celebrate on normal days. Not this girl. But Facebook memories have alerted me that I do typically celebrate the wonder that is Chester. So I guess I need to do something a little special for him. But tomorrow, as I have already put on my fleece pajamas and am consuming the aforementioned wine. He appears to pretty happy laying across my lap playing with his moose, anyway.

The sun was absolutely blinding all day. And I loved it. I’m looking forward to reading poetry on my blanket outside on the grass. I’m looking forward to dogwoods blooming and all my fun summer clothes.

The commute home went surprisingly smoothly, I could hardly believe there were no near-misses and no tailgaters. A miracle! I was thinking it doesn’t take much to make me happy. Just not getting run over.

Do you have friends you talk to every day? I have several. And they’re all different. Some just send Tiktoks , others text, a few call. But if any of them go more than 48 hours, I’m sending out distress signals. Others I talk to once a week, or see about that often. You gotta check in on people. I’m guilty for not always reaching out first, but I do at least answer. And I’ll also admit to sometimes not having to have a conversation when it’s been a bit of a taxing day, or, conversely, a quiet one without many interruptions. Because I’m selfish. Just think, 8.5 hours at work, plus another to allow for the drive. One hour to get ready. Eight hours asleep. Must blog. Must attend to Chester and other household duties. Doesn’t give you a lot of time for idle chitchat. Not that I’m busy every single second at work, but I am guarded about taking phone calls. And it’s hard to text and tally figures or write emails if you’re having a texting conversation. I’m just saying is please give me a little grace if a message goes unanswered. It’s not that I don’t love you. But if I open it while I’m doing something else….well, can I just blame being a Gemini and leave it at that? It’s too much to keep up with, all this social media crap. I should have given it up for Lent but I’m posting my blog daily there and that feels like cheating.

Anyway. Don’t tell Chester today was his day. I’m a slacker. This is a prime example of why it’s a good thing I never had children. I can see me now: “Your birthday?? Well, whoopie! I reckon I did all the work, bringing you into this world! Where are my presents? We’re gonna do what I wanna do!”

Yeahhhhhhh.ll

At least tomorrow is Wednesday. Monday slipped right through, didn’t give no trouble, which is always a plus.

I feel like arguing if anybody desires a lively debate. But I’ll warn you, I’m mighty sleepy, so I’d prolly let you win.

I did not proofread. All errors are my own. And Meiomi’s. 🙃

(Postscript: corrected several, three of which were autocorrect on my iPad, which should not count)

Good night, good morning m and good luck from Appalachia,

~Amy