Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Venturing Out

Well......I did it! I finally got out and went to a store. Today was the first time that I went to a store, since the beginning of March. I got out early and went to Publix. I stayed for one hour! Oh my goodness! I haven't had such a full cart in a very, very long time. My children have been shopping for me. They have been very good about doing that for me. I knew it was about time that I ventured out, though. So, I got up early and hit the store at 8 a.m. Then, I left there at 9 a.m. I went through every aisle to see what I might want or need. Yes, I had a list. I didn't really use it, since it was on my phone, and my phone was in my pocket!
     Did I buy too much? Yes. Did I buy things that I needed? Yes. Did I buy a few things that I did not need? Yes!  It did feel good to go, but I am still shaking from the experience. Really, I am. When I got home, I cleaned everything. Then, I put it all away. That activity right there was enough to wear me out!  Plus, it is really hot here and the sweat was rolling down my face!
     I was going to attempt to go to the gas station, but I figured that I had done enough for one day. However, I decided to take a trip to the bank. It is right down the street. I had a check to deposit that I didn't think would work through a mobile deposit. That trip took a while, waiting in the drive-through line, but at least I was in my car. I did have to touch the container that goes from you to the bank, though, twice! I had plenty of clorox wipes to use, though. So other than shaking pretty hard from nerves right now, I am okay.
     Luckily, Publix had some ham sandwich meat and the snack that I like, so I made a good sandwich for lunch and ate that with some fresh, new cheetos! HA! They were out of some things, though. At least it wasn't as bare as it was in early March!
     There is another trip that I really need to make but am frightened of taking. It is a trip to a small lab for blood work. The little lab is inside the medical building that is attached to the hospital. I know it will be okay, but that trip will be for another day. I need to get over today's journey, first. I will admit that after finishing both trips, I took a long shower and washed my hair! I am not sure why I think I had germs, but doing that sure helped me to feel a tad better about the whole ordeal.
     I got a package yesterday from 123 Stitch, so I was like a kid at Christmas! I ordered three new cross stitch kits and a few little stitching tools. I also started back working on my three angels. The first day, it took me an hour to do two lines! I am not sure what happened to me, but I just could not get it right. I tried working on another part of it Monday, and I got the feet done on the third angel. Yesterday, I got some of the face and hands done. I am not sure why, but I keep having to take out a lot of what I stitch. I guess it is just hard to concentrate sometimes. Since I am on the third angel, I am getting excited. After she is finished, there will be a lot of backstitching/outlining to do. That will be fine. I can keep up with that, without getting lost or having to count the little squares!
     My new charts are pretty. I also found a site where I can download PDF patterns, so that is fun. I bought a few Christmas things to do. They look fun, and I am excited about starting those.
     Well, I need to stop for today. I hope that  you are all doing well.
Have a great day!!
   
     

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