I woke up on Friday night feeling a little under the weather. At first it was just a bit of a sore throat; but, at one point I could feel a sheen of sweat on my body and I knew it wasn't from I was hoping that I would not have to hold on to the railings on the shower door.
This is so unusual for me as I normally do not get sick and I am ready to jump out of bed and face the day. Since I wasn't feeling my usual self I made a decision to make it a slow day.
I didn't go to the gym - the most strenuous thing I did was laundry and I tried to make sure that I drank plenty of water in the event that the heat was affecting me.
There is nothing worse than not being able to enjoy a summer day because you are not feeling well; but, listen to your body and take it easy.
I am back up and everything is running well again.
What I am glad to know is that everything was not my fault - YEAH!!! As many of you know I am not a computer techie or geek and I can just do the things I really need to do on my computer. Every now and then I surprise myself.
Well it took the Geek Squad two hours to get all my devices connecting to my router - what was very interesting is that it wasn't my router, it wasn't either of my computers; but, it was the frequency channel on my router. It appears that a neighbor of mine has chosen the same frequency and for that reason my router either would connect; but, then couldn't stay connected.
They changed the frequency, tested the network connectivity, downloaded my printer to both my laptops and showed me where all my files had been transferred on my new computer. I am ecstatic.
Now, all I need to do is get used to the new laptop?!?!!
The 4th of July became a more expensive day than I expected.
Do you remember my mentioning how Callum was ill last week and needless to say his tummy was upset and it ended up on my floor and leather loveseat? Well, I didn't tell you that some of it made it into my personal computer.
Yesterday, my personal computer revolted and my keys were not responding - I have to admit that my HP latptop was bought in August 2008 and has served me well for the past 5 years. So off to Best Buy and a new Lenovo laptop with a touch screen.
Well, the day didn't end well as now it appears there is a problem with my router so I will be spending my aftenoon waiting for the Geek Squad to come by and fix it. I have complete faith in them and know that when they leave everything will be in working order.
I will tell you that I have bought protection should Callum have another tummy incident my new Lenovo will be replaced.
Can't wait until 4PM when I will be one happy person with all my devices connected and working!!! Yes, I know - a little geekie or techie - take your pick!!!
I began my 4th of July celebrations yesterday with my great-nephew, Ryan.
We had a great day as we went into the city, had a dirty dog (that is a hot dog from a street cart), saw "Annie" and then had dinner at the Oyster Bar. He loves salmon and this is a great place to have fish and it is right in Grand Central terminal.
Today we will have breakfast at IHOP (International House of Pancakes) so we are not underfoot while my cleaning lady is around - she still wanted to come on the holiday. We then will go to buy him some clothes for our vacation at Disney World and then will head to the grocery store.
I will be attending a barbecue at his grandmother's home and will be making a tomato & corn salad and bringing an apple and cherry pie.
The rest of the weekend will be working out and getting back into a stringent routine.
Enjoy our holiday - the fundamentals of which our country was built on. Be safe, enjoy the barbecues and fireworks.
I was just told by my nephew to not buy Callum any more clothes. Oh No!!!
It turns out that he has filled up his drawers with all the clothes that I have bought him AND that does not count that I have a draw full of summer clothes for him here at my home.
I have committed to purchase him clothing twice a year - he gets clothes in August as part of his birthday gifts and it is everything he needs to start school as a well dressed student.
I also purchase clothes in May and those are his summer shorts, shirts, bathing suit. I do the same for Ryan as I like the boys to look nice whenever we go out.
It is a throwback to my youth - my Mother bought us clothes for school and the summer; I am just keeping up the tradition.
I cannot believe that I went onto Linkedin and was shocked that someone who is from HR had used the "F" word in their blog.
I am not a prude; and, I have used that word myself - BUT - not in my writing or in anything that I post on my Facebook or Linkedin account. The word has its time and place and I don't believe that social media is one of them.
It has become too easy for us to communicate through four letter words rather than expanding our vocabulary by finding other words that can communicate our discontent, anger, etc. just as well.
In truth, besides words that can communicate our thoughts so is our body language. Be more of an individual and use your vocabulary and body language - don't revert to four letters.
Although vacation isn't for another 7 weeks I am already thinking of places I haven't been to and want to visit.
I will always think of a place to take the boys - next year we can consider either Puerto Rico, Washington, DC or historic Pennsylvania. But, I want to go to certain places in the world.
When I think of Europe I have not been to places like Denmark, Austria or any of the countries in Eastern Europe. I am not interested in Russia; but, I would like to go to Prague and Hungary.
Although I have been to Sydney I would like to see other parts of Australia and to also visit New Zealand.
Then in South America I would like to go to Argentina and Brazil - I would be content just completing those few locations - although then I think of Fiji or Bora Bora. I so love warm weather and islands.
As for the US - I want to do a nice trip to Massachusets that just doesn't include Boston, but, also Strubridge, Plymouth and the Cape. I want to see the mansions in Newport, RI - and to spend some weekends away watching the various foliage in the North East.
I am a homebody at heart - but, I do enjoy seeing, exploring and being in other towns, states and countries.
