Week of January 28th through February 3rd, 2024

 SUNDAY the 28th:  I got a good amount of sleep last night, but in "shifts", the last shift ending at 9:45.  Betty called and asked if I need anything from the store, and I told her no.  I feel much better this morning than I did yesterday morning.  I watched the LIVE service at FREEDOM CHURCH by finding it on facebook and "casting" it to my TV. 

I chatted on FB with Christa a little bit.  Gail and Peggy called to see if I need anything.  In the evening, I called Donna Swigger and we talked for a while.  I watched MISS SCARLETT and ALL CREATURES. 

MONDAY the 29th:  I stayed in bed longer than usual this morning, even though I had sufficient sleep, and then I made myself a steak, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich for brunch.  I called NYSEG in order to have them clarify some things on my recent bills that I do not understand.  They were supposed to call me back but didn't.  I called Spectrum and a fellow named Robert helped me get my voicemail straightened out.  I called US Bank because they have not yet sent me my new credit card and I was told that my last phone conversation with them (when I closed down the 8879 account and requested a replacement account and number) was cut off before the request was finalized.  So, they are putting a card into the mail today.  Betty brought me a peanut donut from Paula's.  It was sooooo good.

TUESDAY the 30th:  I did two Covid tests in the morning and both were positive.  I called my primary's office (Dr. Megan Guntrum) and was told to stop testing since they will come up positive for a few weeks after having covid.  I was told I can go out five days after the first symptom, wearing a mask.   I called Cindi and told her, since I was planning on taking her place at the Life Group Fair this coming Sunday.  Since me going to church would require me wearing a mask, I probably won't go since I can barely tolerate wearing a mask.  Cindi's husband Jack has Covid, also.  She is testing negative so she still plans on going to Virginia to visit her daughter and family.  I talked to Peggy on the phone for a bit.  I cancelled tomorrow's appointment with Scott Ode, and we will meet on Friday.  I read a LOT in the book NOMAD by Ayaan Hirsi Ali.  

It is excellent.  It expands on her first book INFIDEL.  

WEDNESDAY the 31st:  I slept well last night.  Peggy came over for a while in order to work upstairs. I did a bit of housework and took a shower.  I read more in NOMAD.   In the evening, I found the movie FORSAKEN on Hoopla.  

with Kiefer Sutherland.  Excellent!!!!!

THURSDAY February 1, 2024  I went out to do a couple of errands, WEARING A MASK, like the doctor ordered.  First to the Dale Association to pick up a packet of information regarding what documents are necessary to bring when I go in to have my income tax done, and to Rite Aid to pick up a prescription.  I also went to Subway and using a coupon got a six inch sub which I had for lunch at home.  While in Rite Aid I found a set or kit of bottles of nail polish for only $2.50 so I bought it thinking I might paint a few rocks with it.   After lunch, I pulled out my rock painting stuff.  I had to throw some paints and old nail polishes out, and then I painted a few rocks with nail polish and added heart stickers and put clear nail polish over that.  I will put the rocks out a little bit closer to Valentines Day.  I really needed a nap, it seems that just going out took a lot out of me.    For supper, I prepared TRADER JOES frozen butternut squash and spinach, adding the rest of my steak to it.  It was very good.  

FRIDAY February 2, 2024:    I met with Scott Ode, my financial advisor, at NorthWest Bank this morning, transferring some money from Citizens Bank to a new Money Market account at NY.  Then I went to the library to pick up two books they were holding for me.  Then I went to Niagara Produce.  I purchased a beef on weck sandwich and a few other items.  I spent the rest of the day at home, reading UNCULTURED by Daniella Mestyanek Young and resting.  Peggy brought me some LACTAID cottage cheese from Wegmans, and I had some for supper.  

SATURDAY the third:  I spent the entire day at home, reading and watching TV, mostly stuff on youtube.  Today was Stacey Roessler's funeral at FREEDOM CHURCH.  I would have liked to attend, even though I did not know her well, but I would have had to wear a mask the whole time, which would have been uncomfortable.  Peggy said the funeral went well and there was a lot said about her quirky sense of humor.  The after funeral meal was held in Niagara Falls, NY.