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It’s Time-Out!

Enough is enough? Today is that day and I’ve decided to take some time-out and to pamper myself instead of catering to everyone else. The “everyone” meaning the three cats who are keeping me company from the moment I wake up to the time I go to bed and in-between!

Waking up this morning to one cat scratching at the bedroom door, the other knocking and the one in the bedroom meowing, “Mom, it’s time to get up!” told me that it was time to take some time for myself and to blur the cats out for an hour or two.

I had breakfast as usual and did my routine like I do every morning. Feeding the little rascals, cleaning up after them, listening to their complaints, and wondering what to say when the “white one” cries, “WHERE IS MY DADDY?!!”

Today, it was going to be “my” time to enjoy myself. I decided to go to town and have a nice cup of coffee at the cafe and people watch. The sun was shining and a perfectly wonderful day to do just that. I made it there just as the shops were opening. First, I headed to the pet store and stocked up on more cat food, yes, I spoil them. Then I picked up some cat toys. It was time for that cup of coffee. Walking into the cafe, I noticed that I was the only one there. It was still early. My favorite server was there with a smile on his face. He’s from Argentina and we’ve talked before. He asked, “Alone, today?” Answering in the affirmative, I ordered my cup of coffee. He then introduced me to this other guy as his brother. A cute guy who was just learning the ropes. We talked and then my coffee was there. They left me in peace to enjoy it.

Looking outside, I noticed that it was getting busy. The bakery across the way was jam-packed. It’s the place where I get my cheesecake and I could see them, the cheesecakes sitting on the counter and winking at me! I quickly looked away. I’ve been cheesecake free for a week now and I plan to keep it that way. So I turned my attention to the people. It was interesting. Most had their attention diverted to their phones. They were either looking at something or talking on it. Others seemed to be in a hurry. Some were laden down with big bags of groceries, while others were rushing somewhere. I was glad that I had nowhere to go. I sat there daydreaming as I slowly enjoyed the cup of Italian coffee. It was really good.

The break was doing me good. I could feel myself calming down and before I could get into a nirvana state of mind, I decided to pay up and make my way home. The plan was to go home, change into sweats and head to the fields, a wonderful addition to a stress-free day.

Just as I walked in, I heard, “We want to go home!” It was the white Persian and the dark-colored British long hair. Guess, they had enough of putting up with Chachi, the macho. My little guy was up in arms as he belted out, “SHE’S A B**CH!”

Lord, have mercy! There goes my peace out the window. After calming them down, I put on my walking shoes and headed out determined to salvage the day. As I closed the door behind me and headed out, it felt peaceful again. I will deal with whatever comes my way LATER! Now, it is my time and nothing else matters.

INVEST IN YOURSELF. Here’s the thing, no matter how stressful life gets, take time-out for yourself. You are worth it and your future depends on it.

Have an amazing day.

A Gorgeous Day!

They’ve been talking about snow and freezing rain for the last couple of days and it never arrived. This morning, however, I noticed that Chachi, the cat was mesmerized as he stood by the window and kept looking back at me.

ME: “TV not working again Chachi?”

HIM: “You’ve got to see this mommy! It is BEAUTIFUL!”

It was. Snow had arrived in the middle of the night and it was a white world out there. The roofs were covered in white and so were the streets. I knew that I needed to bundle up and go out there to salt the sidewalk so that no one will slip and fall. It is tedious work but it’s a must over here and it is expected that you do what is necessary to keep the street safe and clear of any hazards.

After breakfast, I put on my boots, my thick jacket, and headed out with a big bowl filled with salt. The ground beneath felt crunchy and that signaled “ice” mixed with snow. It was dangerous because it is easy to slip and to take a fall. I did my duty and made sure my portion of the sidewalk was nice, clean, and salted.

Then it was time to do my morning walk. The sun was up and about and it looked like it was going to be gorgeous day albeit a little cold because the wind was picking up speed and playing havoc with the trees. I decided that I needed out in the open to clear my mind.

The fields were covered in white and the trees were frosted like straight out of a picture postcard! It was a beautiful sight. Still, it was colder than I expected. Not a single thing, neither man nor beast, was moving out there. I took my usual route watching as I stepped because the rock covered pathway was slippery. Some parts had puddles of water frozen in place and others covered in a mixture of snow and ice.

I gave my mind free rein and watched as it took off, leaving me to walk quietly and deep in thought. I usually think a lot about different things while walking hoping that the open spaces and nature will do its thing and give me some answers. Today, it was no different. I got some solutions and one of them was to break the problems down into smaller and more manageable portions. Solve one problem at a time. I’ve been running with all of them, facing me in all directions until it became overwhelming and hard to manage.

MESSAGE TO SELF: Work on solving things, one problem at a time.

Good. I plan to do just that. The walk was fantastic and the view gorgeous! I came back with a freezing nose but it was exhilarating. I love winter days. Time for a cup of hot coffee and to get moving on with the day.

Have an amazing day.

A Day Like Any Other

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It started out like any other day. I was prepared to stay in my “zen” zone as I got ready for the day ahead. No frustrations, no anger and definitely no stress. When has “life” ever listened to me and it was ready to show me different! It said, “Enough with this taking it easy stuff! Time to learn more lessons!” and it went downhill from there yesterday.

Shopping was at the top of the list, shopping for groceries that is. I got that done and I still had a smile on my face. A few more chores later, I returned home and just as I approached the garage, all hell seemed to break loose! The onboard computer went crazy and a loud beeping sound signaled something was wrong. The message said, “Engine overheating! Have it checked out.” This is one of those times when I hate being single! I needed someone to be my side to take care of the problem.

Anyway, I left the car in the garage, rushed in and called my car service place. They suggested that I call my auto club first. I did and was told, “It’s going to take about 3 hours for the technician to get there. It’s cold outside so there is a lot going on. We’re very sorry.” Two hours later, the guy shows up. He seemed to know what he was doing. Finally, he said there is no water in the pump and there seems to be a slight leak.” Hmm….my stress level was rising! He added, “You can’t drive the car until it is checked out. I have to call a tow truck!”

Okay guys, this was not going well at all. Forty-five minutes later, the tow truck shows up. A tall, lanky, young and handsome blonde type steps out with a smile on his face. He was bent on making conversation so I obliged and kept it friendly. He said, “Nice car, would you like to sell it?”

Me: “No, I like my car. I just want it fixed.”

Him: “I would buy it.”

Anyway, out of the blue and just as suddenly he put his arm around me and pressed his forehead against mine! I pulled away shocked and put it down to being overtly friendly. I didn’t immediately jump on the “ME TOO” bandwagon. Is this sexual harassment? It was uncomfortable to say the least but I kept my composure. and asked, “Should I pay you?”

Him: “No, it’s coming from the heart.”

Ugh? Long story short, car got loaded up onto the truck and he took off. However, the incident stayed on my mind causing a sleepless night. Yes, I overthink things but more importantly this question kept floating around in my mind. “Did I instigate his behavior?” I have a tendency to smile at strangers but that is just me being friendly. So I keep wondering what this was about.

Let it go? I will so I’m going to put on my shoes, bundle up and go freeze my you know what off! Perhaps, that will help to get me back to my “zen” state again.

It started out like any other day but some days you have to expect the unexpected.

Have an amazing day.