Two Months - Assessment on How I am Transitioning
March came and that feeling of going back to work started to leave. I started back to church two Sundays a month after 3 years of watching it online. I went to a luncheon and a weekly study on praise. Also, hoping to reconnect with friends again and make new friends. And I did but need to continue in other areas such as Young at Heart.
Home projects I need to plan and do more in April. March was cooler and I didn't get done what I hoped. I am feeling spring cleaning coming on.
Family, I felt I spent time with each family member with lunch, supported them in the things they do, etc. Went shopping with Kari and out to lunch... and also with some friends.
Finances - always in progress. I got my taxes done this month. I am receiving my benefits. I changed savings around to earn more (remember Riley) interest. I got a Visa card to earn money back and trying to use it.
Health - weather wasn't good but getting better for walking. I haven't yet got my blood tests. So March I wasn't that great in health. However, next month I have teeth cleaning, the blood tests, doctor appt, get another Covid booster shot, and I joined a health program (more on that later).
Self care - I've done pretty good in this area. I am looking for ways to improve and not feel so old. I had my hair trimmed to fluff it up more, I am doing more skin care at night, I am learning to apply make up for older women (YouTube ladies are my teachers like rxsrmama). The ladies on YouTube that I am learning from seem like virtual friends. I am not sure if that is good or bad. I am going with good due to their inspiration.
Creative - I feel I need to be more creative. I have gone to a couple of thift stores for ideas for home decorating this past month. I did a few changes especially for St Patrick's Day and Easter. I don't go heavy into decorating for holidays anymore since the boys are older. Now it's more for just me or for Kari. I haven't felt too inspired so I need to stir my creativity up.
I have been challenged by Riiley to get out and do something out of the house daily. I believe he's got a good idea to help me explore. I love stones/ rocks. I could have been a geologist, I think. I try to identify rocks in the raw state or polished. I try to learn their hardness and where they were found. I would love to go out and dig up my own or mine. I love jewelry so I love to incorporate stones in my beading. There are two stores I go to buy or look at stones in Kent.
Another interest I have and can finally pursue next month is gardening. I've bought supplies and I believe I will be able to start now that April is here. I bought flowers and herbs. That should keep me busy. My outings can be Lowes, Home Depot, or the nursery.
Yesterday, Kari and I went to Watsons nursery to get an Easter cactus. Of course, we both walked out with more.
Well, that's where I am and my plans for April to do more. My hope is that in sharing, it gives you ideas and to show how I try to balance life.
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