Better Day

I have just come home from a day out. Even though it's November the weather seemed nice so I thought I would take advantage of the sunshine and walk to Walmart. With the money I received from my cousin I was able to buy more to stock up. I have spent nearly $300 in the past few days just stocking my kitchen shelves back up. Today I did cleaners and bathroom toiletries. I then walked to the Dollar Store and then to Freshco. Not having a car I have to come home in between each store to unload so it ends up being a lot of walking. But the weather was nice so I didn't mind. And of course the exercise is always a bonus. And now I can sit back and relax. I have everything I need atleast until the New year now. THIS is a big relief off of my back. I have to have enough to get me through the winter once the snow flies. (I sound like a mountaineer preparing for a long winter in the wilderness,...) I learned my lesson after Covid hit when I had a bare kitchen and couldn't get out for weeks and really struggled. This time I am prepared for anything. R E L I E F 

I think getting outside in the sun did me a lot of good as well. I find that I don't do well cooped up inside. I am a country girl who loves the fresh air. This apartment living in the city is not my choice. But I make do. 

My friend Kirk treated me to a pizza last night. He was driving through town and asked if I needed anything. I don't get take out food very much. But when I do it's usually because someone has treated me. I don't mind accepting from him as he is the one person I know who really does not mind helping me out. I know his intentions are pure and he's just doing it out of kindness because he is in a situation where he is able to help. Him,.. Becky and my cousin L*****e have been rocks to me over the past 3 or 4 years. I don't know where I would be if they hadn't been in my life to help. I try not to "use" them unless I am desperate so I don't become a nuisance. But sometimes you just need help and have to ask. When this happens Kirk and Becky are the two I usually call. I don't think theres ever been a time they didn't come running. I don't have many friends left in my life anymore,... but the ones I do have are QUALITY and I love them for all they do for me. 

With the money I got I decided to break down and get Maggie's nails cut. She will be 17 in February. SEVENTEEN! So shes not spry at the best of times. I have always called her my pretty little ornament becasuse she just sits around looking pretty. But try and cut her nails and this cat turns into SATAN. So even though I have tried on several occasions it has proven to be a two man job. So I have a girl coming to my apartment at 7 this evening. Maggie is going to be so mad. But I know between the two of us we can finally get this old girls nails cut. It's only 5:00 and I'm already nervous!

And for the last bit of money I received I am going to buy a small tv for my bedroom. Black Friday is coming up and I know I can get a great deal. I've only got $250 but I know I can pick something up for that. It doens't have to be great. It's just for when I have bad pain days and can't get out of bed. Instead of having to drag the bed topper out to the livingroom so I can watch tv I will be able to just stay in my bedroom. No more lugging mattresses around from room to room.

I know my cousin knows shes helping. But I don't think she fully grasps just how much. Without these little hand outs of gift cards and money I wouldn't have half of what I need to get by. I would have just the basic needs. It's so helpful because when things break or wear out I have no money to replace them. For example my livingroom carpet is falling apart but I can't get a new one. I just put the frayed bits to corners no one sees. So I do appreciate the help I'm given from friends. It really does make a difference for me. I never thought I would see the day where I needed hand outs but there you have it,... that's life. I'm just thankful I have people around me who care enough to help. But I get sad for others. There are more here in this building that live like me but they don't have friends to help. People with disabilities and mental health issues fall through the cracks and end up down here alone. It's sad. Especially this time of year.