Uh Oh ...

Swimming starts tomorrow, and I just realized I don't have any goggles. Oh dear.

EMERGENCY PHONE CALL TO DAD!

HIS PHONE IS OFF!

EMERGENCY PHONE CALL TO MOM!

... HER PHONE IS ALSO OFF!

This is sadly typical. I really do wish that as their daughter, I had a way to get hold of them ... But I'm just like the rest of you commoners!

Sometimes it's quite frustrating.

Anyway, TODAY! ... Well, I have been quite adept at simply NOT thinking about what is bothering me. It's a very good temporary solution for functionality  although I'm not sure how long I can keep it up without dire consequences of emotional constipation ...

I worked on cleaning the kitchen today! I finished off the dishes (Shani had done most of them the night before, washing after I was already asleep), and took all the things off the counter (except the microwave) and washed them and the counters. I scrubbed the entire (reachable) outside of the stove, and wiped down the microwave, de-crumbed the toaster, and tried to scrub the toaster oven. Scrubbing the toaster oven proved fruitless, however, as many of the stains remained. I'm not sure why. Scrubbing the tea pot was much more profitable, and it is currently gleaming on the rose-wrought trivet from Micah and Jo.

I also organized and cleaned one cupboard - the goodie cupboard. It also houses my teas, which I need to drink more of. I like tea, and it's a good way to maintain proper hydration without chugging plain water - which does get old after awhile.

There is still an AWFUL lot that needs done, even for it to be surface-cleaned. The fridge and the floor for instance, and don't even MENTION what needs done behind the cupboards and in the fridge (which has a distinctly peculiar odor).

I worked for close to three hours, and that was the end of my strength. I was tired. So I made food, and settled down to rest before work. I was thinking I would have to bike, but as I rested, I realized I WAS POOPED. I simply couldn't face bicycling. Fortunately, my sweet sister in law was willing to take me to and from. I am blessed with good family. ^_^

I have been watching for Caramel's urinary movements with great trepidation. I'm quite nervous for her. =_= I really don't want her to die. The scary thing is, there was no indication that she was THAT ill ... So ... It's hard to tell. She has recovered quite well from surgery, even though it's only two days later. She is moving around fairly normally, although firmly refusing Scotch's rough play invitations, and avoiding large jumps and physical exertions. Wise of her.

Unfortunately, she is also well enough to be quite insistent on NOT taking her medicine. This morning she was growling as we forced it down her throat. Ironically, Scotch watches each procedure with avid attention, licking his lips, and insists on licking up any medicine that spills. If only they were reversed!

Caramel's shaved belly is quite funny looking. It's ESPECIALLY funny-looking because she is overweight, and without the illusion of poofy fur ... Well, you can tell she is quite chunky! They shaved quite a large patch off her belly, and she has rolls of fat that smoosh over her legs when she sits down. It's rather alarming how they squish together, not unlike cleavage ... o_O

She's still a sweetie though. It's nice to have her back to normal, instead of the never-ending flirty chirps and begging for attention. She's still vocal, but not CONSTANTLY. And just this morning, she rolled over to have her belly rubbed. I like that both our cats enjoy having their bellies rubbed. Kitty belly fur is always SO tempting, but so DANGEROUS too! Both our cats enjoy a belly rub, unless Scotch is in play mode. Then he can't help grabbing for your hand, fingers and arms.

It's not that he's mean, he just isn't very bright.

Back to swimming.

I had great plans of trying on my suit tonight and seeing if it still fit ... Erf. I also am missing a swim cap and goggles. Arg. *sigh* I do feel rather dirty, as I put off a shower today in order to keep my hair oily to protect it from the chlorine.

I'm not looking forward to marinating in a chemical brew over the next few weeks, although I love swimming.

I was a bit worried about how to get home tomorrow, as I don't have work (Yay! and Boo! - I need the money), and then I realized THE POOL IS ON THE SAME BLOCK AS OUR HOUSE.

It is, admittedly, a LARGE block, since it encompasses a regular street with houses & apartments, the track, football field, tennis courts, and half the buildings of Springfield High School, as well as a large park, a skateboard park, basketball courts, and the Willamalane pool building with adjacent children's park. But a block, nevertheless. I shall simply toddle home, wet and damp, and jump in the shower to steam away the chlorine and smell.

Then I get to go to fellowship group with Shani. I'm so excited! I miss it, but I usually work Thursdays. :-/

Speaking of work, I arrived to find a note from my employer about something REALLY DANGEROUS I had forgotten yesterday! >_< I was really freaked out about it, although sadly, not surprised I forgot it (I really do have an awful memory). I'm not fired, and she's chill about it, but AUUUUUUUUGH! =_=

I'm glad my boss likes me, and that I'm normally really, really good at my job.

I sitting down at work, fretting about why I had had such an awful two weeks, and thinking I was so silly to feel so wrought up about it, and then I started cataloging the things that had happened. I'm not surprised I feel so unsettled and upset. There were plenty of physical things happening to cause that, in addition to the person emotional turmoil alluded to in my previous post.

How do I make it all stop?

There's a women's retreat at church this weekend, and I'm SO glad to be going. *sigh* I love my church. I love my church. I have never seen a church like it, and I've been there for three or so years now, so there aren't any delusions of perfection. The people in my church are awesome.

"But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His son cleanses us from all sin." (1 John 1:7, I believe.)

They walk in the light, and I always feel so privileged to be in their presence. I learn SO MUCH just from hanging around them, and I'm encouraged by their witness.

I'm looking forward to Friday and Saturday.

Even though it's going to be a busy weekend. @_@ After the retreat, (it's at the church, and is "sleep in your own bed,") there's a CPR/defibrilator class which I'll be taking, AND I'm in charge of worship this Sunday as Micah and Kristi are in Portland. At some point tomorrow I need to figure out what we'll be doing. I should probably text Bill about the sermon message. (Yeah, my pastor has texting. He's hip.)

Well, I shall toddle off, and do something restful. Perhaps watch the sermon I missed on Sunday since I was sick!