Sunday, August 17, 2025

I'm in Desperate Need of the 'ber Months

 

         Only two more weeks until The Autumn months. Yes, I know Florida doesn't participate in Fall, but I am allowed to at least decorate as if it were and enjoy all the Autumn flavors, like pumpkin spice, apple cider, caramel, and cranberry. Oh, and the soups!!! I adore making soups. Those I excel at LOL.

          Back to school for me in the morning. This semester, Personal Nutrition and Healthy Cuisine. So, my Autumn recipes will be better for my family and me. 

          My brother is finally coming to visit me again!!! We talk lots on the phone, but I have not seen him in seven years. I am very excited. Now I have to start planning activities for us. He and his friend will be here for a whole week. The only day I don't have to plan for is the 12th LOL They are going to a 49rs game in Tampa. That will be the day I just try and work. After he leaves, two days of work for me, then I am off for my Autumn refresh. Eighteen days of vacation!!! I am so ready.

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Trying to Not Lose My Mind

 

          I have noticed more and more that I jumble up my words, or I forget the word I am looking for. I never used to have a problem with that. At least I am trying to stay nice about it. My grandmother and my mom both did that, and would get so upset, especially if somebody pointed it out. My kids tease me all the time, but I just laugh and tell them it is genetics and their time is coming LOL. 

          I take vitamins to help me with my cognition, and I play puzzle games to try and stay sharp. School helps as well. I start back to classes next week, while my daughter started this week. I am taking two different types of nutrition classes this semester. Going to learn more about brain food.

          My daughter's group therapy is going well. We have been there twice now. The leader tried to make me sit with the other parents LOL. He said it was like a free support group. Not for me LOL. I don't like people. I am perfectly fine on my own. I have no desire to take on other people's troubles. I get enough of that at work. My daughter is totally opposite. She craves social settings and people. So off to therapy we go. The leader started a group chat just for the teens and put my daughter in charge of it LOL. I guess she is the most normal one there. Not saying the others are not right, but they all have quirks that I have noticed. Anyway, I thought it was cool that she got put in charge of something. Made her feel special.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Back to School

 

          I cannot believe summer is over already. Back to school on Monday. We are tackling 11th grade this year. How is my baby already a junior in high school??? It is going by way too fast for both of us. She is nervous about all the career prep assignments they are giving her. I know it is time for her to begin thinking about this stuff, but dang, it is stressful going into the adult world. She has enough anxiety as it is.

          The only class I am interested in with her is her U.S. history course. I love American history. She also has music theory, personal finance, physical science, English, and algebra. 

          In addition to her classes, I start my classes on the 18th. I will be taking two different nutrition courses. I am going to learn to provide healthier meals over here LOL. I am hoping they will be interesting classes, but not too intense.