I am a grandma!

Whew, glad today is over.  So many things happening at the same time.  Everyone says technology makes everything go faster.  So how come things that were due in March now have to be in the September before.  Then there was the IITS for the photocopier, then the movers to get rid of the stuff we moved out of the library.  They couldn't stagger it to go over a few days, no, it has to happen in 1 day.  Oh well, it makes the time go faster.  Not much else happened this week.  Just trying to fix the sculptures that lost a leg or trunk.  Actually, I fixed the one of Chemi Chemi climbing on Mutara and I think it looks better than before.  Now I have to figure out how to pack it so it doesn't break again.  I think my laptop is going to be o.k.  Seems a file got corrupted and it just had to be wiped and everything reinstalled.  I don't mind it too much, though.  It is easier working with the desktop and an actual keyboard.  When I was typing with the laptop, the curser would sud

Yay, my company is gone.  I don't think I have had more than 4 hours sleep a night.  So tired.  Gosh, Mike has gotten so much worse.  Nothing but strip clubs and booze.  He is on a real self-destructive path.  Anyhow, down to counting days instead of months now.  Just under 21 days.  Hit a few snags today.  Thought I had done some things and they weren't done.  Got it cleared up now.  Opened a U.S. savings account with the thought of buying Kenya shillings.  Turns out I won't be able to access it with my bank card, so I will have to transfer it all into my Canadian account.  But when I put the money in there, the rates were good, so I got a few extra dollars.  Now the rates have changed, so when I put it into my Cdn. account I will make a few extra dollars again.  Love that.  A couple of the sculptures I made had pieces that broke off.  I am just trying to glue them back together.  I tried to make another, but it is just not working, so I hope Edwin understands.  I'

I have been so remiss about writing this week.  Not much has been happening.  Have all my packing done, and I think I have kept within my weight limit.  A little over 3 weeks left.  Wow, from April when it was 6 months to now with a little over 3 weeks.  Time is suddenly flying by. Tried to find where to get some Kenya Shillings before I go so I have a little cash on hand when I get there.  Apparently there is no place in Montreal to get them.  One place I called only had about $15. worth.  I checked with the airport where I land and there is an exchange place open 24 hours, so I can change my money when I get there. I think I have done a smart thing.  I know that to buy anything, bargaining is expected.  I can't do that.  I am extremely shy, and when there is the poverty added in, I just don't feel right bargaining.  So I asked someone I know there to help me find someone I can hire to go shopping with me.  I am hoping they can do the bargaining for me. I am so looking f

I have to say that I have met people on FB that have quickly become better friends than people I have known for 20 years.  Thank you.  Seriously.  I feel like I have suddenly come alive.  I am not listening to someone who is afraid the building we are living in is going to fall down around our ears or someone who insists on talking about themselves continuously.  Yeah! There was one little incident today that pissed me off a little.  I jokingly shared my horoscope for the day.  Got a response back that it was gobble de gook.  It was a joke, person.  How dare you debase me like that.  Shows how belittling you can be. Anyhow, not a lot else happening today.    Have a great rest of the week, my friends. Julie, hope you are having a great time.  Stay safe, my friend. TTFN

Not a lot going on today.  Laundry, cleaning.  I think I have my bags packed, at least the ones for the Trust.  Just making the weight limit of 50 lbs.  A lot of stuff.  To tell the truth, I have also packed my clothes.  Now that Summer is over, I washed all my clothes I intend to bring and packed them up.  So I am all set.  30 days left.  Yeah! Am getting a little  disillusioned with the group I have set up on FB.  We had a great group going, but some real weirdos have joined.  I can't really just kick them out.  I am not a dictatorial type.  But there is a lot of disturbing stuff being posted.  Makes me ill.  I am not trying to hide my head in the sand or anything like that.  But I am the type that won't even watch the news.  I keep up with headlines, but it is depressing enough living day to day without having to watch more every night. I will just keep focusing on seeing my babies soon.  I am also getting excited about the possibility of us all meeting up in a single pl

Has been a week of ups and downs.  Strange.  Finding out today that I may get my promotion was good.,    Only been trying for about 5 years.  Will believe it when I see it. Have Greg's birthday dinner tomorrow.  Got all the stuff done tonight.  Gosh I am organized for a change.  Not muchy else going on right now.  Trying to figure out my luggage for Nairobi.  Too many people have given me sunscreen and my weight allowance is getting a little ridiculous.  Trying to shift things around   I want to help them so much.  Anyhow, not a lot more to say.  Have a great end of the week my friends.   And a great week end.  TTFN

Sorry for last night's rant.  I have been holding that in for so long and it finally came out.  Felt a lot better after. Rainy day here.  The lightening was magnificent tonight.  I still rode my bike to work, just managing to avoid all the rain.  Really a good day.  Went to the ear doctor.  Told him about my trip and got all kinds of stuff to help my ear.  He gave me an Rx for antibiotics which are the same ones for traveler's diarrhea, so I am covered for anything. Mika just came in the window.  She was outside when the rain started.  Never saw a cat move so fast to get back inside.  Hahaha.  Anyhow, not much else happening right now.  Still need to take the dog out, then I will hit the hay.  Big day tomorrow to meet with all the new students.  Always hate that.  I have to go and uy all kinds of food to feed them all.  Thank goodness for business credit cards. Have a great rest of the week, my friends. TTFN

Have been doing a lot of thinking tonight.  I realize I can hold a grudge.  In my life, I have been abandoned by 2 mothers and a father.  However both mothers decided to come back into my life around the same time.  And it was a case of "let's forget about what was and there was nothing in the middle".  Everything is normal, we go on as if nothing happened.  Excuse me, but FUCK THAT.  I am not going to forget everything and just act like everything is normal.  I hate swearing, but there are a few times when it is warranted and this is one of them. Sorry for the rant.  It just really ticks me off that they expect me to be available when they decide to show up, like it's a family obligation.  There has never actually been a family situation. O.k. I have gotten it out of my system.  Deep breaths.  Relax.  Done. How are all my friends today?  Hope you are having a great week.  Just took Kayla for her walk.  We had a storm a little earlier this evening and when we we

Well, another dull Saturday.  Didn't do a whole lot today.  Did the groceries and that's about it.  My laptop bit the bullet last night, so I spent the day trying to get my desktop up-to-date.  A whole lot of programs and things I had to download and install.    And they say technology makes life easier.  HA.  At least with the desktop I don't have to type things three times.  With my laptop, the mouse would suddenly shift and words would disappear.  Sometimes whole sentences.  With a keyboard, I don't have that problem.  My son brought the laptop to a friend of his.  Might lose all the stuff on it, but he might be able to rebuild it.  Rats, just realized I had all the monthly watercolors Angela did in one file.  I will probably lose them.  :-( Went to take Kayla for a walk and the public pool, which closed last week, had a couple of kids skateboarding in it.  Really bright.  Amazing what they will get into. Well, the first week of classes went a lot smoother than i

Aaaarrrrgggg.  Why do hot flashes always happen when it's warm.  Why can't they happen when it is -10?  Hate them now.  And it says they can hang around for 10 years.  I think I am on year 12 now.   They don't last long, but wow, uncomfortable. Just saw a promo for this reality series called "Real Housewives of New Jersey".  Sick.  Not a show I would watch.  They are not real housewives.  Doubt they have ever picked up a dust rag in their lives.  Pathetic. Just realized I am down to 40 days before I leave.  Really getting antsy.  Want it NOW.  Haha.  Can you tell I don't like to wait for things. Nothing much happening.  Kids are driving me nuts back at school.  Especially the new ones.  How did they ever get to university?  Haha. Have a great rest of week, my friends. TTFN.

O.k.  I think I am out of my funk.  I guess summer is officially over.  They closed the pool today.  This morning was 14 deg.  We will have a few more warm days, but that's it for this year. School is back in full swing.  There were so many kids today, it was crazy.  I am glad it is getting busy, time will fly faster. Started my typhoid pills this morning.  No reaction to them, thank goodness.  It is 4 pills taken over a week, with 1 day between each pill.  Easier taking them then giving Kayla her 2 pills twice a day.  Dang, she is getting sneaky.  Not many left though, poor girl.  She feels much better, so it is worth it. Not a lot else happening right now.  School will take up all my energy for the next 2 weeks, then things will settle down as the kids get into the routine. All for today.  Have a great rest of the week, my friends. TTFN 

It has been a strange day, weather wise.  Woke up to pouring rain, then beautiful sunshine, the pouring rain again.  Weird.  I am really missing Mumbushi this week.  Loved that little guy.  FB is getting a little weird.  We had a really nice group, then it grew.  In some ways it is a little better, in some ways, I liked the group we had.  Can you tell I don't like change too much?  I think I am just feeling too sentimental tonight.  Missing all my babies and can't wait to see them.  Mumbushi was only with us a short time, but he touched a lot of lives.  I am so sorry I never got to meet him.  Oh, Lord, the tears are starting. A little upset tonight.  Maybe I am being a little petty, but I don't care.  My son's girlfriend's family want to throw a birthday party for him tomorrow.  This is great.  However, for his birthday, he borrowed my car to go to a wedding, and stayed there overnight.  Just came back this evening, so no time to really do anything for him.  Now t

Not a lot happening today.  Got the cleaning done.  Relaxed, had a drink.  Watching "Night at the Museum".   Nice Saturday night.  It's a fun movie. Wow, tomorrow is Greg's birthday.  35 years old.  Never thought either of us would make it this far.  :-).  He was born on a Saturday morning, September 4 at 5:59 a.m.  Kept me up all night.  This was after 2 false labors. He really turned into a great young man.  Has a store he opened with a partner.  He is wonderful.   Happy birthday, Greg.  Really proud of you. Anyhow, that's it for today.  It's a long weekend with rain for most of it.  Blah.  But I am getting a lot done. Have a great rest of the weekend, my friends.  TTFN