It's Like Starting Over Again

 Yesterday was quite warm and sunny with a high of 22C (humidex 25C). This morning it is a mix of sun and clouds and 11C. Today is supposed to be sunny with a high of 30C (humidex 35C). 

Lifestyle

I was busy before my friend picked me up to go into Halifax. I got the recycling out into the proper containers, a visit with daughter-in-law, and the dishwasher emptied. I also emptied the dehumidifier as it was full. I have to watch it carefully as we are moving into our hot and humid weather. 

The trip to Halifax was uneventful. We made it to Fabricville without any issues. I haven't been there for 5 years. The last time I went, they weren't open. I had thought the store had closed but it was moving from their huge store to a smaller location in the same strip mall. This store is also houses the Maritime's supervisors office. 

We explored the store and I bought buttons, a couple of closures, and a curtain. I helped my friend find some fabrics for puppets a group are making for the Christmas parade. We walked most of the store. I found standing around and waiting hard on my knees so I went to the car to wait. I was there about 15 minutes before my friend came out. She had found the bargain fabrics and bought 3 pieces of sparkly fabric from those bins. 

Leaving Halifax was easy. Two turns and we were are on the highway. We stopped at Lower Sackville to have lunch in a restaurant I like. It was my friend's first visit there. From there, we headed home on the old highway. She had never driven that route either. 

Once home, I sat down and didn't move. Depression hit me hard. My friend will be moving in a month and I will have no one to visit, bounce ideas off, and have our treats. I felt lost and had to work through this. I know that her move has been weighing on my mind for quite a while now. It is like starting over again.

As I worked through my thoughts, I tried to think about the future and what I want to do to keep busy. A few ideas are perking in my head. I still have quilts to make. I can sew for the dolls. I can knit up my yarn. All great plans to keep me busy. 

What I won't have is the mental stimulation of visiting with someone. Many of the seniors in my area are busy with activities I am not interested in. Others don't accept me as I "come from afar". I can go to one quilt shop once a month to quilt but I am not sure about that. I do not like crowds of people and I am not sure if they want me to join them making quilts for a charity. I could ask for fabrics to make the quilt tops at home and bring them in when they are completed. I could also go up on one Tuesday a month to sew in their classroom. 

I spent the rest of the day thinking and only looked out the window when I heard a noise. It had rained and a father and son were playing street hockey. 

I did not sew or knit yesterday. 

Today

I am out shortly for physio and then will get some groceries. Once home, I need to do some cleaning. I have a meeting at 2:30 pm. I may get a few snaps sewn on and I hope to knit tonight. I will be turning on the a/c today as it is going to be hot and humid. 

Until the next time...............................................................