I had some really weird dreams throughout the night - I think it may be my current audiobook? They don't normally intrude on my dreams ... well, I struggled to get out of bed, although I had to snatch my phone fast, before Mini snoozed it - or tossed it off the bed. You can never tell WHY she's hunting it!
Although that woke me at half past five, I then snoozed till half past six. Sigh ... late for work. Fortunately, that isn't an issue anymore - since our COO has left. And my work is always done on time, every time.
I see load shedding is going to continue today ... bit of a problem there: The Flower Fountain! When the power goes out, mippies lift the lid ... then the power comes back: Fountain! Splish, splash!
I see in the news that our taxes are to be raised to fund vaccination against COVID-19. Huh? Didn't we get 500 Billion to fight the pandemic? I really shouldn't try to keep up with the news ... my face can't take any more face palms!
Our local Energy expert, Ted Blom, reckons that Eskom is still going downhill, not uphill - as I've been thinking. Ouch! Another face palm! Honestly ... I'm glad that I'm not young anymore. I'm beginning to feel that I've outlived my time. I am struggling to fit into todays standards and values ... they're almost the opposite of mine. It's one of the reasons I mostly retreat into my own little world, filled with cats and my garden.
I quickly went to buy milk, cheese and cigarettes. Milk price has gone down again - halfway between last weeks and the 'normal' special.
Cat food has arrived! Now I'm stocked for another 3 months! Although ... I'll probably need more FIT 32 soon. And Whiskas ...
In the meantime, I've placed an order for meat and done some extensive Faithful to Nature shopping ... I'll have to complete both orders tonight.
No gardening planned tonight. Watering, yes. That's it. I need to wash the dishes and complete my online orders ...
Quarter past six and I finally finished the basic chores: litter box ... with Lady Jane under my feet, wanting a clean box to use ... NOW! Ha Ha! Fed Smeagol, watered my plants - the avocado tree (which is still looking droopy) and the new bed, then the sprinkler on the succulent bed. Re-filled the water fountain and the kibble dispensers. Offloaded and unpacked everything, made and packed my lunch for tomorrow.
Now the internet is slow ... slow ... slow ... and I'm trying to pay online! Sigh ...
One full hour! Mippies were already impatient for their treat! A full hour! That's how long it took me to place and pay the order - pity I couldn't fill my basket at work. For some strange reason, it wouldn't work today.
It's half past seven, so I'm just going to shower, eat dinner ... no way am I going to wash dishes now! Not when the power is going out at nine again! I'd like to be asleep by then, thank you very much!
I was able to touch Smeagol for the first time today! Just a light brush, and he retreated right away - but: progress! I've been getting the strong impression that he's wanting more than just food from me, for some time now. Like he's craving attention, lovies ... so, I'm trying to meet his needs.
Anyway, it's after eight, I'll watch an episode, then bed ...
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