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Friday Cocktails – April 29, 2022

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Friday Cocktails April 29 2022

Friday has rolled around again, which means it is time for Friday Cocktails! Can you believe it is the last Friday of the month already? It seems so crazy, but there you go. This week did see some appointments. In fact, we had a full day of them and so much driving that I swear my butt hurt just from sitting in the car. I don’t know how it is with you all, but with the seniors, it is the most annoying thing. First, they drive in both the back and side seats. I mean, no matter what, I am not doing it correctly. One will say “go,” the other will say “stop.”

Then there is the argument about which way to go. I will use GPS and they will know a shortcut or whether I should take this road instead of that one. The short cuts are rarely shorter, and honestly, I’m the one driving. Let’s not even talk about the radio situation. Everyone likes different music and wants to listen to their favorites. If they don’t get to, they complain like they are three years old again. Toddlers have nothing on seniors when it comes to throwing fits!

driving with the seniors

So, what is a girl to do? They now wear headphones and can listen to music on their phones if they want.I just ignore most of their driving instructions because I can. Also, on days when I am the only one with an appointment, I go by myself if I can. It gives me time to enjoy my own music or whatever podcast I am listening to at the moment. I don’t have to have them ask me a million times what it is and why would I listen to something about murders? I tend to like the true-crime ones. 

I also always take the long route home. It’s nice some days, especially in the spring and summer, to just be out and about. The weather is warm and the day is nice. I always feel recharged when I finally make it home. Even on the days when the appointments were tough on me. It’s nice to have that little bit of time to enjoy something that only I do. No one is pulling at me to stop for whatever they need or to change the channel because they don’t like it. 

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  1. Had to go to a few doctor visits first of the week but the rest was pretty laid back.

  2. This week was a stressful one. Big project at work and my sister’s dog passed away. It’s been a hard week.

  3. Happy Friday! My week was boring as usual, The highlights of my week were chatting with my grandson Alyjah on Facebook yesterday and watching the first nine episodes of Picard season two

  4. I did some spring cleaning this week, which was good. I’m not done but I was proud of the decluttering I did in my kitchen.

  6. My daughter got her 2nd infusion and it went pretty well, of course they did lab work after and we are waiting on the results. The truck has broken down again and we can’t find anyone that can figure out what is wrong with it (it’s the only vehicle for three households, of course, they all make me do the running anyway, so what’s their problem?) I understand about the seniors, I only have my mom left now but I have my younger sister too and she might as well be a senior because she does the same thing! I agree that when you finally get some time to your shelf, it feels so amazing, in my case, I don’t have time to make it to any appointments and so far every time I make one for me, I have to cancel because of vehicle issues, someone else has an appointment or my granddaughter has a school event that has be handled! This year is going way to fast, but it feels like every year, time just keeps going by faster and faster!

  7. It’s getting better…less pain from my surgery. I’m still moving slowly.

  10. My week has been pretty busy here. I have been doing a lot of yard work as the weather permits. I have also been doing some spring cleaning and gathering items to donate to charity.

  12. My week was a little less busy. The grandbaby wasn’t over as much=h this week.

  15. I gave a lot of massages. There are a lot of relaxed people out there now. lol

  16. My week has been very routine, though our crab apple trees down near the parking lot have blossomed , a lovely sight.

  17. This week was awesome! My Granddaughter came and stayed with her Gaga and Gampa for the week. She definitely lights up our world!

  18. I have been enjoying the nice weather, working in my garden and yard and decluttering my garage.

  19. Got my blood work back and it’s good enough for me to restart cancer treatments

  20. My week was very routine with nothing new popping up. I liked that because it gave me the opportunity to complete a few chores and do some gardening.

  21. Had a good week! My 23 year old is between jobs and left last week after being home for 2-1/2 weeks! It was awesome.

  23. Our week is just beginning (since its Monday) and I hope it will be a great one! We have lots of activities planned for the week. The kids have art and piano like normal, but they are starting archery and soccer to give those a try too.

  24. My week has been ok, I’ve been struggling with my sleep as I get closer to my due date

  28. This week has been crazy as always. I hope everyone found time to relax and smile. Thanks for the opportunity!