Social Week (for a not social person)

It's been quite a social week for me. I'm really a social introvert and find it really hard and draining to socialise with people. I can't be the only one! I am, however, very glad I participated in the social events this week. 

First one was something for my Asylum Lake board group. Later this month there is going to be a history walk and talk at Asylum Lake and the gentleman doing the talk offered to give the board members a preview. Really glad as I won't be there on the actual day! This man, M, was so knowledgeable about the history and where old buildings would have stood. It was so fascinating. I could have listened and walked with him for hours! 

I really enjoy history. It was one of my favourite subjects at school. I wonder about all this land has seen!

On Wednesday I had my small camera club group meeting. I still find it a bit daunting, but it gets easier each time and it's fun to talk with other people who enjoy photography. Also, on that day I had the Asylum Lake board meeting. It was long but quite interesting. I still feel a bit intimidated as I feel the other people know a lot more about the community happenings, but I am finding my feet doing the social media for the board. It's something I can do and I don't have to interact with people lol

Today I walked with my friend as she is back from her travels. I have enjoyed my time alone. I'm not quite sure how to move forward. I really enjoy just wandering by myself, but I enjoy walking with her too. I think I might just stick with what I was doing - three days walking with her, two days wandering by myself. That might change depending on what wildlife/birds there is about. 

Hope everyone is having a good week. Do you enjoy a lot of social interaction or do you find it difficult? 

The Little Things

Husband and I had such a lovely relaxing walk on Sunday. It wasn't rushed. It wasn't even that long. We wandered through the woods and listened to the birds and looked at the little things. 

I tried out my new phone taking a few close-up pics of plants and things

Sometimes it's just the little things that bring you joy. Sometimes it's just a matter of slowing down and taking time to look around you at things you wouldn't always notice. 

April Decluttering Totals

Although I didn't declutter as much as I'd hoped in April, I am still quite pleased with the totals. I really feel as though this is an ongoing process. I think that by keeping track of, and posting, the totals, it is helping me keep going with this. 

Craft items 26

Books 70

Magazines 6

Misc. 44

I really feel as though I'm doing well with the books. There are still a lot of them to go, but I'm finding it a bit easier to part with them. I am still struggling with the craft room. 

Are you still decluttering? How is it going? 

Still reading through the magazines

Days Rolling By

I can't believe the week is over, the month of April is over. I really do feel as though this year is flying by. I haven't posted here since Tuesday! I really thought I'd posted after that lol. 

Son was over again on Wednesday to work. He was here all day. Just as he was finishing work he got notice that his Internet was connected again so he was able to work from home Thursday and Friday. Not that I ended up getting that much done. I did something to the back of my leg, just above my foot. It really hurts and is tender to the touch. I'm thinking it's a flair-up from my ankle as it's the same one I've had trouble with over the years. It's quite painful. I have been walking but not very far each day so I don't irritate it too much. If I don't walk at all it tightens up and is even more painful!

On Thursday when I was out walking, I got absolutely drenched. I was wearing a raincoat, but the rain came down so hard I still got wet! I had been planning on going straight from my walk to the post office, but I had to go home and change first as I was so wet! 

I have totals from April decluttering, but I'll post tomorrow. Not a great month, but I'm plodding along with it and as long as things are leaving the house that's always a good thing!

One thing I did finally get done - the shredding! It is all up to date and the shredder put back away again. That does make me feel good!

Today I went for a little walk and then we went to a neighbourhood garage sale. This is a yearly event for us. This neighbourhood has so many sales you basically park your car and walk around the streets. Older son and husband like to go to this one. We didn't find loads of bargains. I got a few things. My favourite thing I got was a little set for Baby A. She likes to be helpful, so I thought she'd like this (photo courtesy of Amazon). 

She's such a funny little girl. I video chatted with her yesterday and she was sitting in a large cardboard box with some toys and trying to prop up the phone so she could chat with me. It was really quite funny. I really need to find her a Wendy house/playhouse. I was telling daughter about the one Mum made for me. Mum was great at sewing, and I think she used an old bedspread to make this house with plastic windows and a door that she could slide over an old table. It didn't cost a lot, but I loved that house!

Hopefully back tomorrow with the decluttering totals!

Strange Sort of Day

I had a plan of attack for today, but things rarely work out the way they are supposed to! It was beautiful when I got up this morning. I went out for a walk, dropped a few bits off at the post office and headed home. 

Middle son called, chatted, chatted some more. I got a few bits done. He called back saying his power was out. He had to work (he works from home since he moved back) and could he come over to work and to do his washing. Certainly. Only we have no table. The table was put out to be picked up and husband hasn't unloaded the other one yet. We had a small portable table which son set up and was going to work from. Power company informs him that the power has been restored so he decides to head home. I said I'd finish his wash, and he could pick it up after work. He gets home to find out he has power but no internet! Back to our house he comes and sets up to work. 

Thankfully, now he only lives 10 minutes away from us. 

Our other son didn't come home as planned as he was on overtime too! I'm probably going to have a couple of grumpy, tired men for the next few weeks! 

I've set up another plan of attack tomorrow! Hopefully son's internet will be back working otherwise he will be back to work here again tomorrow. 

Photo for today - a nice surprise while I was out walking. There have been a couple of Sandhill Cranes at Asylum Lake. I saw one nesting, sitting oh so patiently. This morning, I spotted a little Colt with them! How lovely! 

Back From the Weekend

The weekend away was...okay. It was a bit strange going away with this other couple. I felt a bit like the odd one out as my husband and the two of them know one another quite well. The lady L likes photography, but we approach it quite differently. She's more of a hop out of the car, take a couple of photos and get back in. I'm more of a get out of the car, wander around a while, enjoy the place, take some photos, sit a while, enjoy and then get back in the car. I felt a bit awkward, definitely as though I was holding people up. I don't understand the need to hurry. Husband used to be like that, but he's learned to enjoy the moment and take time to just sit for a while. 

I did enjoy the scenery, and I saw a sunset and a sunrise. The first day we got there the weather was alright, then it rained and rained and rained. It was good that we were able to see things before the rain came! The other husband wanted to do a bit of shopping, so we walked around the tourist-y shops for a while. The area is well-known for cherries and there was a whole shop of cherry things (and bits to try). We also went to a local cheese shop and tried some different cheese. 

I did enjoy being away though. It was nice to have a break. The hotel was good, nice and clean and quiet. It wasn't too far from the beach, so I was able to drive myself to a small park and have a walk along the beach. 

Off For a Couple of Days

 Just a quick post. I'm off with husband for a weekend away. We're going away with one of his friends and his wife as it is his birthday. We're going to visit a couple of lighthouses, have a couple of meals and (hopefully) see a sunset or two!

I'll be back on Sunday

It will be nice to have a little break. Hope everyone has a good weekend!

Mid-Week

Had a pretty nice walk this morning. It was nice out but that meant there were quite a few people around. A little bit too people-y for me lol. I ended up walking in the woods where not many people go. I saw one of the owls again and a turkey! I didn't get a lot done. I'm in a bit of a blah mood. I ended up sitting outside, wallowing and watching the birds. I did see my first Oriole of the season! They are lovely birds, bright and cheerful and have a lovely song. I took some photos but - story of my life - I'm behind sorting them so here's one I took last year. 

I definitely think the list making helps so I've written one for tomorrow. Hopefully it will keep me on track. The weather is supposed to be lovely, and I'll be tempted to sit outside when I should be getting things done! 

Monday/Tuesday

It's already Tuesday night. The week is flying by. The shredding still hasn't got done. I really, really need to stop procrastinating on that! I have yet to take the book boxes to be donated. I don't think I'm going to make it there tomorrow either. I have a hair appointment midday, and I have to go to the post office and pick up a couple things at the shops. Unfortunately, the library (where I donate the books) is nowhere near where I'm going. They will have to sit there until next week. Sigh. Maybe I can fill another box by then - the limit is four boxes. Perhaps I should make that my goal! 

I chatted with Baby A for quite a while yesterday. She was quite chatty. She doesn't say a lot of words, but she was certainly telling me something! It was funny as, at the end, she'd wondered off somewhere so daughter and I chatted a bit more and then daughter said goodbye. She rang back almost immediately and said Baby A wanted to say goodbye! Apparently when daughter was saying goodbye and hanging up Baby A rushed over wanting to say goodbye. Baby A gave me a couple of waves. She is adorable. I'm on the countdown until we go see her! 

Today I spent far too much time wondering around the woods. Literally. It turned out really lovely after a chilly start. Lots of birds singing and signs of Spring actually starting to pop. The leaves are starting to come back on the trees! I forgot to take photos while I was in the woods, but I took one when I got home!

The evergreens, well, the leaves are always there lol, but the tree next to it is starting to look quite leafy. I'm so happy as it's at the bottom of the garden and once it fills out, I can't see the neighbour's house back there anymore! I do like to be able to sit out on my (really small) back deck and watch the birds. 

A few birds from the garden

Easter Weekend

Saturday morning, I went for a walk. It was pretty chilly and not that great out, but I did get out for a bit. I saw the owls again - 2 babies and 1 adult on Saturday so that was kind of fun. I did get my list done for Saturday - well, except for the shredding which seems to keep getting pushed back to another day! I don't know why I keep putting it off. Maybe it's because the shredder isn't handy. It really does need to get done this week! 

Husband and I went out for our Sunday Adventure on Sunday. We walked at a different park we hadn't been too before. To be honest, it was a little disappointing. The website showed wooden paths and bridges over some water. They were all blocked off due to damage. They looked very neglected as though they hadn't been taken care of for quite a while. There was a little bit of pretty blossom on the trees. It was certainly beginning to look a lot like Spring. Some of the trees are beginning to get leaves on them too. 

On the way back home we stopped at another small park. Not a great long walk, but by that point it was rather pleasant outside. 

I really liked this tree. So unusual

I could almost imagine something living in there!

Later Sunday Afternoon, son J stopped by and stayed for a little bit. Daughter sent lots of photos of Baby A enjoying Easter. It brought back memories of how busy and joyful Easters were when the children were little. 

Here's one of Baby A. She was wearing a mask. She didn't seem to mind it! When daughter took her to see the Easter Bunny on Friday she was not pleased! Baby A definitely takes after Daughter. 

It wasn't a bad weekend in all. How was yours?