Today was a strange day.
Ingrid had asked me to accompany her to do some errands and afterwards we were going to grab some lunch. One thing led to another, and the day became a joke to the both of us. For some reason, it seemed as if the entire population of Philadelphia was out shopping, driving, the works...and it honestly was stressful. After we had grabbed a quick lunch of cheesesteaks from our favorite steak shop, it was time to go to the market. LOL, we went around the world to get there and of course couldn't find a parking space anywhere near the door.
Ingrid looked at me and said, "What if they don't have a scooter?" in such a plaintive voice I had to laugh. I replied, "You know what? Do you really need that ice cream and crab meat today?" She answered no. I asked if it was on sale all week and she said yes.
"OK, we will come back out later in the week and get your food, but today is not the day! Is that all right with you?" I said. She seemed relieved. "Yeah, I really am TIRED!" We both laughed, saying that we were getting so old that we couldn't even complete tasks that were usually easy for us. Not anymore. Given that she is recuperating from a severe illness and isn't totally up to snuff yet along with me suffering from a painful back due to three back surgeries, we just are floundering along.
She drove me back to my car and wished each other goodbye, then headed home to our respective abodes. I requested that she give me a quick ring upon arriving home to let me know she got home safely, and she did. As for me, I flopped down on my bed and passed out for over 4 hours! I find that I have been sleeping more lately.
I woke at 6:45 pm, had a bowl of dry cereal (I do not care for milk on my cereal) and began to answer several of my e-mails. At 7 pm I turned on Bob Pantano's Saturday Night Dance Party on WOGL 98.1 FM; the dance party has been on the air for 35 years and I make it a point to listen whenever I can. The music is from my high school days in the late 70s and I am quite fond of hearing the "oldies".
Wanted to add that today makes over three weeks since I quit smoking cold turkey. I am extremely proud of myself and my fortitude.
God Bless and hugs & love to all of you!