Mixed episodes can be a little tricky because my mood will swing up or down on a whim. So I have to catch the mania and put it to good use. Good example, just now, rounded up all the clothes and got laundry started, helped Ron, took the shower I couldn't manage this morning.
Basically yesterday I overdrew my account by $4 with the Ubers. I calculated wrong, I have had a few issues with that this month. Basically, I can't wrap my head around something approving, going out and then going back in, then going back out when it ships. That's what caught me.
But I did spend all the Bible money finally so everything in the account is "mine" except for the storage food I ordered. That approved, went out, and came back in so my account is really - $18 (so to speak) not + $18.
They are going to run the transaction when it ships but I only had $14 in the account and obviously did not want it to bounce. So I had to go to my bank and fix that.
I did that, I went to Walmart, I brought one of my reusable tote bags. I stuck it under the cart and it fell off or was taken while I shopped. No idea what happened to it.
I did stay in budget and got everything, even some lemonade mix for Ron. He cannot get enough of the Walmart Electrolyte Energy Lemonade. He prefers bottled water so I fix it up in a nice cold water and serve it to him with a straw. He is always very happy and raved about me for about 10 minutes after I gave him some lemonade just now.
I'm glad he's happy; let's hope he conveys this to the social worker. I found pretty much everything I needed at the store and stayed in budget, I even had slack for a large bag of cat treats and the lemonade.
The registers were idle it was a good day to shop. I had to wait about 10 minutes on the Uber but still not bad.
It took me a little time to put everything away but that has been so important for me when depressed, put it away the second I get home because it is just too depressing to have bags sitting around in the front room.
I gave Ron his chicken strips he was very happy with them. I took a nap for a little while after I ate and took my pills.
I had a pretty good nap with a couple of cats and got up, sat outside in my chair for an hour in the sun. It is really important. I notice I am getting a pretty good tan which is good it means the sun is working on my body in good ways.
I do notice definite mood improvement when I spend time in the sun so I am giving that a high priority. And, as I said in the comments, I have trees in the back yard so I have to sit out front.
I may do a video and show the backyard tomorrow. It was just mowed and is about as presentable as it will get.
Baby Girl sat with me outside but not close she is RON'S girl. But she did take her chaperone duties seriously.
Ron is currently lying in his twin bed with both Torbie and Baby Girl. I think that says a lot about who he is.
I had some energy after the sun so I looked at face masks.
About 2 weeks ago I ordered some masks off Facebook. They were knit and had slits in them for ears, singly ply, various colors. I paid extra for priority mail and they sent it first class so one strike already. I got navy, when they came I washed them. They curled up and I can't iron them (assuming I had an iron) because they are a poly blend. So I have to unroll them as I put them on which is inconvenient. I don't feel they offer good protection and am pretty certain Ron is going to hate them. They will suffice until I get something else.
So, I looked around I found another site that is working with Amazon. They had some nice looking fabric masks for $10 each in various sizes even. Size is dependent on weight. I would be an XL, Ron a Medium.
Of course most of their Mediums were sold out but I love turquoise (it is safe to say I am not a fan of pastels) so I got him one in that. I got myself a "denim" as that will go with anything I wear. Hopefully that will work for now, if I like them I can get an assortment (gradually), because I have a feeling we are going to be wearing masks for a while.
I did pay (again) for priority shipping so hopefully THESE guys will be honest and actually ship it properly.
Ron made trips for tomorrow we are both going into work. It rained finally last night but Ron was still hurting this morning.
Can I take a moment to say how much Ron loves to stay home when I go out? He seemed a little better when I got home and now is listening to Michael Barry. We are talking about getting a freezer and he said he would like "a nice ribeye" now and then and telling me how he used to cook them in an iron skillet.
I put the laundry in and Ron's one shirt was so bad I put everything on soak first. Once it drains I can run it as a regular cycle but the shirt needed some help They had a decent amount of tshirts at Walmart but I noticed men's socks and pants were almost out and have been for a while. I am OK on clothes for now. Their display of inexpensive sheet separates (flat, fitted, pillow cases) was absolutely pillaged.
I will work on the accounting report tomorrow, after work. I will do some housework Saturday.
Jack called wanted to see when we were doing a supply run. He said Saturday is bad and I assured him we don't need to do that. I just got some yesterday.
I plan to stay at home (except for a run to the bank) the next week or so as they open things up here in Texas; it's going to be crazy.
Not to mention gas is $1.30 a gallon here. We are going to see a lot of road trips as things open up.
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I have a variety of masks around now and the goofiest looking one ends up being the one that is most comfortable to wear. One of my kids had bought a set of these popular masks on amazon probably a year ago and it came with like 6 in a pack and they have various animal type faces on them :/. I wear the cat of course. They were cheap and are very soft.
You can google making a face mask from a sock. No sewing, just cutting and you can put a paper towel or coffee filter in it for extra protection. I have made several and they work and look just fine and very comfortable and easy to wash.
Just return the ones that aren't right. No sense keeping them. Also ask for shipping refund since you paid extra and they did not ship the way you asked them to.
Why don't you buy locally? Many people are making them where I live. Look on Nextdoor and Craigs List
I didn't see anything local in my timeframe. I am OK getting them from Los Angeles I figure they need the economy boost anyway. Houston is doing OK except for oil and gas sector but from what I hear CA is a mess. I did live out there (not LA) for over a decade.
I don't know where you're getting your information that "CA is a mess", we're not. Even your president has congratulated our governor about how well contained the virus has been because of early actions taken by our state. But, now stupid people in Southern CA think they should be going to the beach, bad idea!
My parents aren't too impressed with how things are handled up north (CA).
I wouldn't have a problem with the beach if they do distancing. We have disgusting bacteria in the water pretty often here so I don't go in the water any more.
Oh? And, what in particular are they unhappy with how things are going? Where is up north, general area?
Mainly upset at the confinement and difficulty getting groceries. They are up near Sacramento (they moved out of the Bay Area some years back).
It’s difficult to get groceries *everywhere*. That’s not on the local governments. People are still allowed to go outside everywhere so no real “confinement”. I fail to see the problem. Do they want to die?
Ahh everyone is dealing with that. Getting food was difficult for a while it's better now. There's a new program for seniors do your parents know about it? Restaurants and the state have gotten together to deliver three meals a day for free. The state pays the restaurants, to help them stay in business. It's a short term program because of the virus.
Well, the Bible says to respect parents so I will just relate it as stated "You can't find gluten free pasta anywhere these days". And leave it at that.
She does have gluten issues due to ongoing severe stomach issues. Me I have a 20 pound bag of rice good to go, and some seasoning. A couple bags of lentils and good for hard times. But I don't think they are really the rice and beans type.
They are in a planned community and have complained repeatedly about the restaurant shutting down.
Are you going to return the other face masks?
LOL yeah parents! Doesn't that restaurant have delivery or carry out, almost all do here. That program I mentioned has special diets like gluten free. Even if they're stubborn about receiving free meals, just tell them how it helps the restaurants to stay open.
I'm not going to return the other masks they were $17 for 6 of them. Remember I don't have a car so it will be $17 just to go to the post office. LOL
I will mention the delivery to them maybe they already know.
The post office will pick them up from your mailbox. Contact the company about it and have them send you a call tag. Don't be wasteful
Don't you work at the post office? Why can't you bring them with you when you go to work and return them then?
I work at the sorting facility. They have a mail box for letters but not allowed to take packages in to work, or even pick them up. They have to go through the window clerk (going out) or the carrier (coming in) even though it all ends up at our facility. It makes NO sense.
Seriously, return them. Contact the company and complain. The product is useless and you deserve a refund. Send them a picture of the masks after one wash. They may not even want them back, so you may just get a refund with no expectation to send them back.
$17 is a lot of money to waste. You could buy 15+ cans of food with that money.
Well, they fit in my fanny pack so OK in a pinch. I am about out of room for canned goods anyway. :)
Just more wastefulness in her refusal to return items that are clearly defective and that she overpaid on shipping for. If you won't fight for something as small as returning an item it is no wonder you let ron walk/roll all over you.
I find it annoying you talk about me in the third person. "YOU" is my preferred pronoun. LOL
I am not going to have a tantrum over a >$20 product that is semi usable.
I will fight for what is important, like the cats, Ron, my own mental health. I very seldom make returns I just don't talk about it.
So you beg for money but refuse to return items you buy that do not meet your needs. The clutter in your house that you threw away is indication that you have some serious issues that you need to address.
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