Tuesday Ramble

Happy September.  Went by myself on the bus to do some banking.  Felt really good to get out, almost normal aside from masks, but I must admit I was feeling a bit nervous.   I was careful though, very, very careful.  I hadn't mentioned before but I'd been suffering from anxiety attacks while sitting in.  Not being active has left me too much time to focus on me....not in a good way.  I have been finding myself focusing on my breathing and work myself up to the point where I feel shortness of breath and heart palpitations.  When I'm busy and doing things I am okay.  It's when I sit (and I have been sitting far too much) or go to bed at night.  I know it's not physical....it's from having too much time on my hands.

I'm also finally getting my hair cut this morning.  Let it grow some so I could get some length and have a shaggy cut.  I colored to lightest ash on Sunday so it's a new do and a new color.  Just washed and not styled. I need a cut badly as you can see. Tomorrow I will show it to you.

Was planning on attending the 2 pm class and showing off my new cut, but was disappointed to find out the class was no more.Found out yesterday that another worker from the center will not be back. She has purchased a home in New Jersey and will be moving out there. Already has a job in a group home. Wishing you all the luck in the world on your new endeavor, Dominique. I wish I had known so I could have said good bye.

I was lying in bed thinking that the new norm will also include lots of changes in the center. Some people for whatever reason or other will just not return. One friend has broken her hip and retreated from the world, two others have broken their hips, one friend has moved to Staten Island (says he will still come but that's a big expense), one employee has moved, and one instructor has passed. And that's from what I know. There could be more.

Going to start later this afternoon with my autumn decorating. Been looking forward to this. Time also to start digging out a few fall clothes. I do this every season. A little a time. Rinse by hand and hang on the window guards. Meanwhile I pack summer things I know I won't wear again this year. So, by the time the cool weather arrives I'm prepared and not scurrying about for something to wear.