I even took a few hours off as vacation on Wednesday, because the sun room window was finally repaired.
This is how it looked back in July when we came home to found it shattered.
I (and the cats) have been living with the cardboard for nearly two months.
This is how it looks now. Hooray!
Though I must admit I was a little worried when the repair man said "Oh I've never fixed one of these before". The two guys estimated it would take 45 minutes to fix.
I had to leave for work for a meeting when they'd been there for well over an hour. They were gone before my son left for work an hour later so it took double what they expected.
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Yesterday, I headed into the office to pack up my laptop and briefcase. I should have done it on Thursday but it was a crazy busy day and I simply ran out of time before my day ended.
As well, I wanted to get away on time as I was heading to the hospital. My friend K (travelling friend and co-worker) is back in the hospital. She had a bronchoscopy a week ago Friday and was told if she had any neck, back, or chest pain she should return to the hospital. As she told me, she hit the trifecta and J took her to emergency on Wednesday morning. She was admitted to the ER and then moved a room later that day.
She'd had a ultrasound earlier on Thursday but the results of the bronchoscope weren't known yet. There was some thought she might have a blood clot but that was ruled out. This is her third hospitalization this year so we're all hopeful the doctors will determine what is going on with her lungs this time.
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After my quick stop at the office, I did a little shopping. I love browsing Winners/Home Sense. I don't always find anything but it's still fun to look. This trip I found bed pillows for $9.99/each and a new purse. My old one was falling apart so it was time to find something new.
Of course, the ones I fell in love with were $150+... those stayed at the store and I brought home this one for about $50. It's got lots of pockets, an absolute must for me, with a removable strap. I transferred everything over today and the old bag is in the bin. It served me well.
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My arm is nearly back to normal. The ache has moved up the arm above the elbow but is far less a nuisance when it comes to typing. I've quit wearing the brace and only occasionally feel the need to take a pain killer.
Of course, now I feel like I'm catching a cold. It started with a very sore throat on Friday morning, has moved into my chest, with a dry cough. I took a trip to Walmart this morning to pick up cough syrup, lozenges, and cold and flu tablets.
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I have no longer have an excuse either for not getting my housework done. Darn! Today I did laundry, cleaned cat litter, did dishes, and scrubbed the bathrooms. I got caught on my blog reading (I wasn't as far behind as I thought), and had a quick visit with my daughter.
I'm pleased to say she's doing very well. She isn't calling every day or so to tell me how lonesome she is, which is wonderful. She's started selling some sort of catalog home and garden products. It's similar approach as Avon, with home parties or book sales. With this endeavour, her full time and other part-time job she's been keeping herself very busy. It sounds too, like she's been spending more time with friends.
She even told me a few weeks ago, she's glad I pushed her to leave. To hear her say thank you tells me she's really starting to grow up. Good thing (or maybe about time) since she'll be 33 in December.
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Tomorrow I'm taking a friend out to breakfast for her birthday. Thank goodness for Facebook, otherwise I'd never remember.
I also need to pack for my trip, get some more housework done (blech!) and watch Rider football (hooray!).
Have a great weekend everyone!
