I am sitting here in the quiet, my big “Pumpkin Bread” candle is flickering (Pumpkin, ginger root, nutmeg and clove, it smells delicious and has two wicks, so pretty), the pugs are sleeping and softly snoring. I needed this. It feels good. Over the weekend there was a bit of online drama. It is resolved. What I will say is this. I don’t like drama, I won’t tolerate it, I will nip it right in the bud and then step back. I don’t, I don’t think any of us, have time for that in our lives.
And then last night I taught a beautiful class. What wonderful women. Writing together with a group of women on Sunday nights is a powerful thing. We all went deep, and worked hard, and we all kind of laughed because we were all so tired at the end we said a few words and then our goodnights. I am soon going to open up the group to new members. If you are interested you can go to The Sunday Writing Group page for more information. I’ll say more here soon.
Today was my med check appointment. Geoff was amazed that I am so quickly off the Xanax again except for very occasionally but I can’t hardly remember when I’ve taken it in the last couple of weeks. I don’t need to go back for a couple of months because I’ve still got nearly a full bottle and a refill that I may never use.
This morning I talked to one of my two insurance companies. Here you have your regular homeowners policy and a “Wind and Hail” policy which is mandatory because we live in a hurricane zone and we surely needed it recently but the thing is the deductible is high enough that it is hard to get what you need covered unless you have major damage to your home. And they don’t cover taking down all the trees and dangling limbs that I need dealt with here. I have to arrange for an adjuster to come later this week. It seems this hurricane damage is going to take some time to deal with and it is wearing.
I have tried all day to write this blog post between phone calls this morning and then before I had to leave the house and after my appointment with Geoff I had to grocery shop, come home and walk the dogs, put groceries away, settle in. For some reason I feel achy and tired. But last night I slept better than I have in awhile I used something I just got and was amazed how much it helped. It is a pretty little patch you put on your arm (or elsewhere on your body) before bed time and wear through the night. It is covered with a number of natural ingredients and people rave about them. I was worried because I got in the chair all snuggled up with the pugs and went to put it on and it said to put it on “an hour or two” before bedtime. I thought, “Oh no, it IS bedtime!” but I put it on and opened up my book to read but in less than half an hour I couldn’t hold my eyes open. That was 11:30 so I turned out the light, woke up at 5:30 to go potty but went right back to sleep until just after 7:30. I can’t remember when I’ve had a night that good. I hope it was the sleep patch and not a fluke. I’ll be trying again tonight. You get a month’s worth of patches at once and I had a discount coupon (They also have a money back guarantee.). I have been having such a hard time I thought it was worth a try and I was delighted with the first night’s outcome.
I couldn’t believe how cold it was this morning when I went out with the dogs a little before 8. It was 44! These cool days are such a gift. I just wrapped my shawl around me here. It feels so good just to sink into my chair here wrapped in a soft shawl.
I subscribed to the Acorn t.v. channel through amazon again this morning. I get it every now and then for a month or two and binge watch lots of British shows that I love. There’s a show that sounds wonderful that I’m going to start watching tonight called “A Place To Call Home,” and they have 6 seasons available. My brain needs a rest and a cozy period show and other cozy mysteries on Acorn are just my cup of tea. Most of what comes out these days I’m not interested in. Give me a good Agatha Christie or other mystery and I’m happy.
This is one of those prattling on sorts of posts where not much gets said and in the end I feel people will be nodding off but there you go, it’s just a “day in the life” sort of post. Tomorrow I’m going to go to the movies with Noni. It’s the $5 cheap show day. We’re going to see the remake (Is it the 3rd or 4th remake?) of “A Star Is Born.” I am dubious because I’m not a Lady Gaga fan, I don’t dislike her so much as having loved the Barbra Streisand version in the 70’s, but it will be fun to go. I so seldom go out to a movie.
I’m wondering how you all are doing? I hope these autumn days are finding you well and happy. I am feeling quiet inside. I will stop here.
Maitri,
What a perfectly lovely post. We just returned from taking Mom back. We had quite a scare on the roads when a semi crossed over the median driving the wrong way in our direction. Luckily we made it around with no problems but it sure was frightening. I am so glad I was not driving! The traffic was still backed up for miles on our return home. We were blessed today!
I stopped by Michael’s and bought some watercolor pencils and watercolor paper. You and Lisa have inspired me! And of course I used my Shopular app coupon and saved $10 on my purchase!
My blog was just posted and we are settling back into a more normal rhythm. I am so glad you had a peaceful nights sleep.
Hugs!
Thank you Maggie honey and oh gracious! What a scare that must have given you! I’m so glad that you got her back and are now home safe and sound. I know you must be tired. And I have never heard of Shopular? I’ll have to check it out. You know Lisa has thanked me for inspiring her to start with her art and it just delights me that she has and now you, too. How wonderful! What sparks we are for each other to get going in so many directions. I love it. I’ll check your post out tomorrow. I’m so tired I can barely move. I’m off to snuggle in with the pugs and watch something. My brain won’t work to do anything else anymore today.
I hope you rest well tonight too honey…
I hope you’ll enjoy “A Star Is Born.” I loved it and hadn’t expected to when I saw it two weeks ago yesterday. Last night’s class was really good. I find each class uncovers more of my protective layers and I lay myself bare before all my “sisters.” I start to get sleepy from a lack of oxygen after an hour. I shall endeavor to come up with a solution. Memarge 🙂
Ah Marge Katya has said that she enjoyed A Star Is Born too. I’m anxious to see it now with so many good reviews. It’s a great story, I just really loved the version with Barbra Streisand in the 70’s. Of course I think the original was with Judy Garland a LONG time ago. There have been many versions. And I’m so glad you enjoyed last night’s class so much. Now several of you have said that and it means so much to me. I will look forward to seeing you again on Sunday… 🙂
what, are you apologizing again for not being deep enough in your blog? STOP IT!
i felt the pumpkin candle glowing, the soft shawl around you, the happiness over your writing class; i felt the continuing hardship with hurricane spill-over; your committment to avoid drama, your good luck with the sleep inducing patch. And more. Why can’t you get that you are enough, your words are enough???!!! Oh, you got it? OK!!!!
I loved A Star is Born, even though it was so intense and poignant and tender and hurtful i could hardly bear it. But it kept me mesmerized. Lady Gaga will surprise you. She did me! And Cooper was… well, incredible.
Enjoy your cozy mysteries. You’ve earned all the coziness coming your way.
xoxox
Ha ha ha Katya, you made me laugh. I wasn’t really apologizing so much as just kind of commenting on the state of things. You know some days I just kind of show up and share my day and other days I think more deeply about things. Tonight it was the former. I think I like the more thoughtful posts better but so much has been happening here since the hurricane it’s been hard to get beyond just getting through the days.
I’m excited to see this movie now, so many people seem to like it, and people do seem to rave about Lady Gaga. And I love Bradley Cooper in things. An intriguing combo. And yes I’m getting offline now to go watch something with the pugs. Just can’t bear to sit here any longer.
Love you honey. Hope you had a good day…
M. xoxox
I loved this chatty nice blog Maitri. No I didn’t nod off. Thank you for the link to the patch in case I ever need it.
I hope you like the movie. Lady Gaga is interesting. I’ve heard it is an awesome movie and oh yes with Bradley Cooper too! Whooo.
Hope you sleep as well tonight. It was freezing here this morning. Brrr. I have trouble keeping warm so this is weather is a mixed blessing for me.
Love, Jean
Dear Jean,
Thank you, I am interested to see the movie today. We’ll be going to a show about 4:00.
And, well, I used a patch last night without much success, had a terrible time going to sleep and when I woke up at 3:30 I wasn’t able to go back to sleep and by 4:15 I was getting so anxious I was getting afraid. I took a Xanax which I’ve not been doing much but at my appt. yesterday he really encouraged me to take it when I need it and not be afraid to. I knew it would help and it did. After I took it I read for about half an hour to give it time to kick in and then I went back to sleep. So it helped. So I don’t know if the first night with the patch was a fluke or if it just doesn’t work consistently or if it takes awhile to your body to adjust to using them but I will keep you posted.
It was cool but not cold this morning when we went out but still lovely. I hope you will find some kind of wrap or blanket to keep you cozy. I bought 2 blankets after the fire and I wish I knew what they were called because I have never had any as soft and cozy in my life but I don’t know what they’re called and the site I got them from no longer has them. You can always see them when the pugs are asleep on my lap in our chair. I wish I knew what they were I would get more because these will eventually wear out. They were inexpensive but softer and cozier than anything I’ve ever known.
Gracious I have GONE ON! Just sitting here with my coffee, my fireplace app popping and crackling and my pumpkin candle glowing. This is my favorite time of the day…
Love you,
Maitri
Maitri, you will love A Place To Call Home. It is made here in Australia and I am so sad that season 6 is the last. One of my favourites.
Cindy,
I watched the first two episodes of the first season last night and fell in love with it. I’m glad there are 6 seasons but I already know I will be sad when its over. I have watched all of Downtown Abbey twice and it still breaks my heart that there wasn’t more! Acorn tv has the most wonderful things. I really enjoy the programming…
Hugs,
Maitri
Hi Maitri,
A little late to the party, but you know how that goes. I like your day in the life posts. I’m most intrigued by those patches. I hope you will give another report after you’ve used them for a while. I’ve developed insomnia after hardly ever having a problem for more than a couple of days; and while I’ve been practicing good sleep hygiene, I’m intrigued by other alternatives/
Big hugs,
Sue
Hello Dear Sue, so nice to see you here…
Well, I wrote at length to Jean above about the patches. Did really well the first night but last night it didn’t seem to help. Don’t know if it was the patch that made a good night the first night or if it doesn’t work consistently or if my body just needs to adjust to using them but I have a month’s worth to try so I will see and I will surely keep you all posted!
And I’m hugging you right back… 🙂
Maitri