We had big plans for the weekend, ZeQara, Hades, and I. We were going to wake up Saturday morning and do a few chores then head to Gma and Papa’s house in JC. We’d spend the afternoon and evening with them, then wake up Sunday morning and Zozo and I would head to Nebraska for my Great Gma Rita’s 94th Birthday party and we’d get to see Papa Eddy and the rest of the family there.
I had the luggage packed and was ready to load it all into the car, when I checked on Zozo laying in my bed, watching TV. She looked really tired and I asked if she was okay. She responded saying she was really, really tired. She didn’t leave the bed as I loaded some things and cleaned the cat boxes. Then I got lunch ready and when I went back in my room, she…
It’s what I like to call her. In our hometown. 4 hours away, 3 hubby driving, lol
She lives in another town which I think is wrong, should have to live in the town to know what is going on. She handles what use to be occasional complaints from neighbors, which the city should do. I don’t think it happens much, ??? City to busy, lol I hear she makes a good chunk of city tax money too. Grrr.
Well, we got a letter from her on the grandparents’ house, the family home.
complaint, House appears abandoned, has boarded up windows on the North side, and needs attention.
What the hell! Why is it anybody’s business! We had a hailstorm knock out windows so boarded it up until we can put new windows in. It’s not their business.
I’m tired of the government getting involved with everything. Not that she is government, but they did hire her. A small-town use to be left alone.
We plan on putting in different size windows so that takes time and work with the frame. It’s winter too.
I texted her and of course when? Really, we are trying in the next year but it is a sucky economy right now.
Violation day is Feb 14 but letter dated Feb 21.
Way to kill hometown people liking their hometown when they act like big city people.
We would like to still enjoy our family house and have many more memories there. This breaks my heart.
Loved wine, first stuff to start drinking, I didn’t care for beer until later, just drank it because everyone else did. I liked mostly rum for mixed drinks.
Then came the pop stage. I only had it growing up on Saturdays with pizza when grandma made it. Then when I could go to Stop n Shop I would sometimes get one but really liked the lemon lime crystal light drink. Why did they stop making it?
Then college had it more often but not everyday. Only one usually. i like about anything but mt dew. Yuck. I really like Dr Pib but can only get it once in awhile in some places.
Then came working at the grocery store. It was easy to get because I was right there. I did drink the bottle for a long time and only one when it was 75 cents, wow cheap huh.
Going out for bowling, beer became a good thirst quencher. Coors Light, can, bottle, draft, it changed what was cheapest.
Then the pop went up in price I started to get the fountain pop which was yummy at the store. And then at the conveince store after work. It was more of a habit and something to do then really wanting it.
Now after the stroke changed my habits. Weird. Again, creature of habit. Always have been. Big reason why I never did drugs even though people tried to say I did them. I figured it would become a habit and knew they were really bad for you. What was drilled into our heads as kids, Say no to drugs. So that is what I did. But I didn’t see alcohol as a drug, oops.
At first, I couldn’t handle the bubbles in my throat swallowing. So, I didn’t want a pop. I’ve always liked water, just can’t drink it fast yet because of the stroke, getting better.
I love hot chocolate usually 2 a day in all weather. i use a straw and then I get my water intake, I drink in a glass of 16oz so more than the packet requires.
Some favorite drinks and waters. Now we have soft filtered water so I don’t get the bottled water much. Yummy. I love ice cream.
I’ve grown to love this bubbly water, didn’t before the stroke. I have one a day most days.
I love the mango smoothie from here when the daughter comes to visit. It’s in Manhattan, but we have Scooters here that has a Mango smoothie. So new likes since the stroke. 🙂
Before the stroke 32oz was the pick but I did fill it with half ice, but now I don’t have teeth to crunch on the ice. So, a smaller pop is my choice now, 20 0r 24 oz. Only on weekends or if having someone to get me one. So, a plus that I don’t drive yet.
Normally a 7.5 oz a day makes me happy. I downsized a lot. I don’t drink since really being here in JC since 2013. I still like a beer but don’t want one.
Jwls Mac Ray 