My Retirement Journey

Yesterday, in Kent, not far from the hair salon I go to, is Value Village.  I had to stop in.  I don't plan on going back today for senior day.  I am trying to discover what's the best days.  Monday, it seemed picked over from the weekend.  I walked around for a good long time before putting into my cart.  I know I am now more picky but not that picky.  

Today I have an appointment for 9:30 am to have my hair done.  It involves dyeing, washing, drying, trimming, and curling my hair.  Hayley did the job today.   We've gone there since the boys were in a booster seat.  We love those ladies.

This week on Tuesday, senior day, I found this Asian vase.  It is Japanese and was made at the end of the 19th century.  Usually I don't feel drawn to Asian art for some reason. But this vase I was one I couldn't put back on the shelf.  Probably due to historical significance.  I have some preferences.  I don't like art with fish or cherubs (which be very Victorian, go figure).  I pass on clowns, and tribal masks, for sure.  Usually I pass on figurines of animals, except cats.  I like bird figurines, and I bought a decoy duck.  It's interesting to discover what your own personal taste is when thrifting.  It can be surprising.

Riley started something with giving flowers.  Today Brady and I (Brady drove) to Trader Joe's and he bought his friend Angel some flowers.  It was all him.  He thought Riley was a good roll model.  He'll give them to her tomorrow at a BBQ at her family's house.

Of course, the photo is sideways.  Anyway, Riley tried to put a bouquet together for Brittany.  He got Daniel's help, but the two boys didn't do too well.  So, Riley called his friend Lexy for help. Levy saw his picture and she said she would be right there.  She fixed it, and all was better.   It is so cute that he's giving her flowers as they step into the next level of their relationship.

We're back to sideways photos. With Riley being so busy, I have to make a time to spend with him.  He'll be 22 at the end of this month and his time is limited.  I will become worse but for today I plan to enjoy what I have today. We went to Enumclaw for lunch.  We went to the Griffin Brewery.  It was nice.  Kind of pricey.  Next time we'll try to go to the other brewery there.   We also stopped by Pennies From Heaven thrift store.  They have great prices.  I found a hurricane lamp, a birthday angel, and basket. I have to go back. Karis off the 19th, we might go then. We had a great time and one to remember.