Monday This and That

Good Monday morning.  It's been a cool weekend here.  Fall has finally arrived.  Hubby has another nasty cold so he's been pretty miserable this weekend.  Not only is his immune system weakened by his COPD, but his colds are always much worse than someone with clear lungs.  I worry so about him.

My issue has been pain.  Lately, it's really had its grip on me, and I've been forced to give up some of the things I really enjoy like dance and qigong.  It's been pretty hard on me, but I have spent some time looking for other activities I might enjoy that aren't so physical.  Long bus rides also cause a great deal of discomfort, but I refuse to give up arts and crafts.  Not going today though.  Rain is coming, and I'm just not feeling up to par.  I really did a number on myself with all that lifting and moving things.

So I've been doing my best to get out for a walk every day.  Even just going around the block helps.  I am taking a couple of online classes to keep me busy when I am home...which has been more often than usual.  I also plan on making an extra WW meeting each week...maybe two...just to have the opportunity to socialize.  Right about now I wish there were some good courses being offered at Brooklyn College , but the same old crap that drove me away is being offered. 

Dinner last night.  I made some rice and veggies yesterday.  Added some low sodium chicken broth, and it tasted great.  Was going to have it with broccoli and chicken, but when I made hubby's mashed potatoes with garlic, I couldn't resist having some of them, too.

I seasoned the chicken thighs with some of the Greek seasoning and roasted them in the oven. (I eat all meals from a bowl).

Got another food delivery on Saturday.  This one wasn't free, but I did save a ton of money going through the company, Instacart.  I chose what store, made my shopping list, a paid shopper picked up my items, then my purchase was delivered to my home.  And it turned out to be less money than it would had been had I shopped for it myself.  In all it came to $62 but by the time all the discounts came off, it cost me $41 and tip for the driver. Actually the tip is included in the bill, but it's only about $2, and I think they deserve more.  I LOVE shopping, but I just can't do it anymore.  It's too difficult carrying those heavy bags home.   Just can't do it anymore. 

The kitchen, foyer, living room and hall floors are paint free and we are making some progress on the bedroom floors. 

Before and after.  Still a way to go, but getting there.  Have to get to the sides of the bed and along the borders, but it is looking much better.

Ordered my new rugs, and some of them arrived yesterday, much quicker than I thought.  Gotta love Amazon.  Hope these holes are closed this week so we can get the floors done once and for all.  It is 31 days today that we have had open holes in our walls. This is what happens when they try to save money.  They end up double spending in the end when someone has to come in and clean up the mess.

Have a wonderful day.