My Tireless Retirement – Week 159

 

It has felt so good to be feeling better and to be getting back into the swing of things.  I began this week by working all day Friday and then enjoying a quiet and relaxed evening eating reheated leftovers and watching a movie, then off to bed for a really good night of sleep.  Since being sick I’ve really appreciated a solid and restful sleep because I feel so much better when I get up in the morning.

 

I used pear butter as the filling 😋

With my appetite returning I decided Saturday morning to bake a coffee cake and brew a pot of coffee.  I then invited two dear friends to come and sit with me, enjoy a slice with some freshly brewed caramel pecan coffee with cream as well as good conversation and a lot of laughter.  We enjoyed ourselves so much.  It was the perfect way to start my weekend.

 

All back in order

Our weather has improved and that had me back outside finishing up my interior work on the Subaru.  I then turned my attention to cleaning my truck to remove anything that had accumulated on the floor over the winter.  After a thorough vacuuming it was back in tip top shape.  I was immediately reminded of how much easier it is to clean up a vehicle when you do it on a regular basis and don’t allow it to become filthy dirty inside.  I have always been one who has to have a spotlessly clean vehicle with zero clutter inside, absolutely no trash and I don’t mind putting in the work to keep it that way.  It just feels good to me to drive a neat and tidy vehicle.

 

Hello Daisy!

I also spent the weekend doing laundry and my regular housekeeping and even though I was busy I still managed to carve out some time to spend visiting with friends, go to a movie and allow myself some downtime to journal, write, relax and get in some good kitty snuggles as well as quality time spent with Miss Daisy bunny and my chickens, both young and old.  It was the best weekend!

 

They are getting so big!

Monday I was up and at it enjoying a slow start to my day with hot coffee, kitties and my laptop to do some more writing.  After puttering around the house for a bit I headed off to work for a few hours and then back home to pull up a bucket full of weeds which I promptly gave to my senior chickens.  It cracks me up to see Phoebe watches me pull weeds because she gets so excited and does quite the little happy dance as she impatiently waits for me to bring her the bucket.  Oh my gosh, it is so stinking funny!

 

New floormats for the Subaru

Tuesday I spent the day running errands.  I went to the post office to mail an Easter package to my aunt and then to the dollar store to pick up a few bottles of my favorite Fabuloso cleaner.  I chose three different fragrances.  Next I stopped for gas and then headed back home.  Wednesday was another day spent working on various tasks both inside and outdoors.  I found plenty to keep me busy including ticking some tasks off of my quarterly housekeeping checklist.

 

Phoebe & Sylvia enjoying their weed feast

Thursday I headed back to work to take a dozen seniors out to dinner and then to the theater for another fun and hilarious live performance.  Have I ever mentioned how much I love my “job”?  There are days I can’t believe I actually get paid to do this.  And with that another retirement week rapidly came to an end while another one begins.  I hope you all enjoy a very Happy Easter.  What kept you busy this past week?