Back to School & ER trip[

I subbed today in a 1st grade class. I didn't really know the kids, although I subbed in kinder last year a few times, but they sure remembered me. I was greeted by chorus of  Here's Mrs. Gummy Bear!!! other kids said no, she gives us gummybear but she's Mrs 1 !
They were a good class and didn't have any problems, it was also nice to see some of the older kids, they all ran to hug me on their way to the cafeteria or recess. Of course I gave them all a gummy bear. It was also nice to see some of the parents that came to pick up the kids  telling them that I had been their kindergarten teacher :)

 

There's a hint of fall in the air, we had 2 days of light rain, and the temperature dropped to the low 70's, high 60's at night, time to turn the A?C off and put on the heat!

 

Last Thursday, I had to take M to ER because of loss of blood, we were afraid he'd have to have surgery (one doctor said he needed) but then the surgeon came to examine him and said it wouldn't be necessary. That was a relief! He was kept overnight for observation and was given 2 units of blood. He was released the next day and is feeling fine :)

 

Two more days till Halloween!



Monday

Today is Monday. I am going to tell you how I spent the day.

Woke up at 8:30, fed the dog, took her out, went back to bed.

Woke up again at 11. Ate a cookie,  took a shower, got ready to go to Costco with Marvin.

Marvin drove, we went to Stater to get some stuff and from there we went to Costco. We looked at the TV's, maybe at some point we will get a bigger one than the one we have now. Bought a pair of  shoes and shorts for Marvin, and a box of chocolates for me.

Went to El Cholo for lunch. Tortilla soup and a coconut Margarita for me, plus chips and salsa. Same minus the Margarita for Marvin.

Back home, did a couple of loads in the washer, cleaned the kitchen, played with Lulu outside. Did some gardening, enjoyed the nice weather. Did some PSP in the computer. See below.

 

Took the trash out because tomorrow is trash day. Gathered some stuff to give away to Goodwill. Fed Lulu, took her out and let her chase crickets. Watched a movie in  I really enjoyed "The Way, Way Back" (2013).

 

Cooked dinner, BLT's with hash browns. Watched some TV. "The Voice".Chat with Mia in Facebook. Played Words with Friends. Ironed some shirts, yes I said ironed (just the collars). Did some web surfing, checked the news in Barcelona and in the US.

 

And that's about it. It is now past midnight, probably I will watch another movie before bedtime :)

 



 

Our Fall tomatoes are doing better than the Summer tomatoes did!

By the seashore

Today was a beautiful October day. sunshine, blue skies, a nice breeze.
Marvin told me yesterday he wanted to go to the beach and we couldn't have picked a more gorgeous day.

He drove down to Huntington Beach, parked and walked to Ruby's for lunch. He walked with just the cane from the parking lot to the beginning of the pier, then walked the rest of the way with the walker. He did super well, didn't even stop to rest. There were surfers all around, people walking and enjoying the day, even  a pelican walking around and of course, the ever present seagulls.

It's always a little cooler at the beach, and it was a little windy, but neither one of us needed a jacket, it was nice. We sat by the window so we could look out to the ocean, but didn't see any dolphins. The lunch was good, we shared a Black Forest milkshake, and he had a new age burger and I had a super burger, they came with fries.

After we walked back to the pick up, the wind started to get a little stronger. I stopped to look at the windmills, and I bought one of a black doggie that looks like it's running with the wind. It'll be in the garden tomorrow :)

All in all a pleasant day.

Lulu's Birthday :)

Lulu turns 2 years old today. I got her on January 8, when she was almost 3 months old.
She's been good company and although she frustrates me sometimes about her doing her business inside, she is doing a lot better and maybe she's finally getting the idea.
She loves people and greets them lavishly. She jumps up and down and she's just happy. She loves to go for walks and for a ride in the car. She can sit with Marvin and sleep on his lap for a long time, Marvin likes to talk to her and tell her she's cute, she understands.
She likes to play with me and still runs around like a mad dog growling and carrying on. She's a big jumper too.
Happy Birthday Lulu :)



On being 15

A couple of days ago, I was texting back and forth with Tristan. He was telling me about the amount of homework he had to do everyday, he was cool with it. We also talked about our mutual admiration for Eminem and about his new song, Salvation, which I was listening to at the time, I told him I have problems hearing/understanding the lyrics and he sent me a website that not only has the lyrics to a lot of rap songs but also their meaning.

Afterward I started thinking about being 15, in the first year of High School. How things have changed and how they are the same. I don't have a lot of experience with boys, since I am female and so are my children. What we have in common, males and females, is the 15 year old "angst".

Even though it's a long time since I was 15, I remember that was the year  I became somewhat alienated from my parents and my sister. I would much rather do things on my own, I would spend many hours at night in my bed listening to "my" music (much to the annoyance of Nuri since we shared a room). I used my bed as a tent and hid under the blanket with my little radio. I used to listen to a London radio and the reception was no good, but in the Franco Spain, the type of American/English music I liked -Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard, Everly Brothers etc.- was forbidden to play in the radio.

When I looked in the mirror I saw me as a girl with long hair and bangs, a long face and a big nose and a crooked tooth, I was skinny and didn't have much of a shape. It didn't help that my best friend at the time (Lolin) was beautiful. My social life consisted of chaperoning my 17 years old sister to parties and even at times when she went out with her bf Jorge -who became her husband-. It was boring. I couldn't wait to be 17.

What do you remember about being 15?

 

 

Routine follow up

Not a lot of feedback yet, but I read what Mia suggested...

I am not a joiner. I don't like to belong to groups, associations etc. I never joined any teachers associations, they asked me to joing a retired teachers group, but no thank you! I could join dialysis groups, caretakers groups etc. No way!
When I was teaching we had Kindergarten teachers get together to develop curriculum, etc. I did not like that either. I spent the time doodling and throwing paper airplanes. I get easily distracted and bored.

I like to be with people when we get together for Happy Hour, or in somebody's house for drinks and talk etc. I like parties. Fun things.

The City of La Mirada offer  computer classes, painting/music classes etc. Mainly for retired people. I went and checked some of them, and  I just don't care to be in classes with old people. Even though some of them are younger than me. I jsut don't have much in common with them. I am not interested.

So I guess, I will keep on doing what I'm doing until I get some more ideas or something comes up :)

Today I took Lulu for  a 45 minutes walk around the neighborhood, and yes, I got semi lost, all the streets look the same. I remember my father getting lost when he went for a walk, I can understand why. Lulu was exhausted when we got home!

Tomorrow Marvin and I will go to Alpine Village in Torrance for lunch. He's been wanting to eat  German food, we like the pate and thge bread, I love the wiener schnitzel. I will also stop at the bakery and get a german cheesecake. Of course, it being Octoberfest, I will have a beer.

This weekend Lizzie will be here, it will be nice :)

 



Routine

My days are pretty much routine. 

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, are dialysis days. During the 4 hours Marvin is there, I usually go grocery shopping, or get gas, and try to find a different place for lunch.

Wednesday and Friday, I do a little housework, some gardening, some cooking...

Sunday and Monday, I usually hang around, sometimes we go out to eat, sit outside and enjoy Lulu's antics.

And of course, every day I spent a big amount of time in the computer, doing PSP, checking FB, playing games etc. And reading.

Marvin has been going to get breakfast on Sundays, and also shopping for groceries. Today he went to get a haircut. He's feeling pretty good :)

Today I had my flu shot, and had an ophtalmologist appointment. My eyes are still dilated!

Does any of you have any suggestions on things to do, to break up my routine? I wil entertain any ideas!


A couple of tags I made today:

 

 

 

 

End of Month Recap

September started very nicely with both girls coming home for a couple of days. It was so nice to be all together, we has a good time :)

Other than that, nothing much happened, no news are good news right? We planted some Fall tomatoes, spent time outside gardening and planting flowers, the weather has been really nice. Marvin has been feeling OK all month and he got a good report from dialysis :)

In other news, Sonia has been forced to close Taco Ganxo because she was not making any money and decided to close before they lost more. They probably won't be coming in November. Eric is still working at a hotel, so she can rest and spend time with Nicole, she really has been working hard and I'm proud of her.

In other news, Monica and her husband have separated. Didn't last very long :(

Movies I've watched this month:

Easy Virtue (2008)

We Are the Millers (2013)

Two Weeks Notice (2002) 

Must Love Dogs (2005) 

The Last Song (2010) 

Moonsoon Wedding (2001)  love it!

 

Books I've read:

(They were all easy to read and enjoyable)

 

Susan McBride - little black dress

 Luanne Rice – The Lemon Orchard

Erin Hilderbrand - A Beautiful Day

Menna Van Praag - The House at the End of Hope Street

Claire Cook - time flies

Ellen Sussman – The Paradise Guest House

Lucy Dillon - Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts

Susan Wiggs – The Apple Orchard

Eve Marie Mont – Free to a Good Home

 

You all take care and have a great October.