This has been kind of a shitty day, but not for the usual reasons.
I missed my chiropractor's appointment this morning, which is ironic, because I woke up with a whole ton of back pain. Since I'm no longer working in my own office, I don't get my calendar reminders anymore. In my brain, I thought my appointment was tomorrow, not today, and I wasn't sitting in front of Outlook so it could tell me otherwise. The chiropractor is out on vacation starting tomorrow, so I can't see him for the next two weeks.
I missed a phone call from Joe, and that really bummed me out too, although I'm happy to hear his voice in voicemail, at least that means he's safe.
I've been extra tired and bumbling all day, partially from my back pain. I also feel like I might be getting sick again.
The female goldfinch hasn't been on her nest all morning, and I'm a bit worried about her. I saw the male fly up with food for the chicks. I'm glad he is taking care of them still. I hope the female returns safely.
I just got email from my mom with two bits of very sad news --
My great-aunt is apparently on her death bed. She's been very ill for several months now. She was in the hospital for weeks, and they released her to go home, but she fell down during the night and had to go back. Now her doctor says she's dying. She's in a nursing home receiving hospice care now.
Lastly, one of my favorite teachers from high school passed away last week. That one made me cry in my office. He taught me biology, chemistry, marine biology, and he was my coach for cross country and track. He loved the same mexican restaurant that I always go to when I'm home for a visit, and he started me on the habit of never driving through Seattle without stopping for a cheeseburger at Dick's. He would give extra credit if we spotted whales and called him so he could come take pictures. I saw grey whales one day, I called him, and he was there in a flash with is camera, all excited like a little kid at christmas time. He was the only one of our teachers who cried repeatedly at our graduation. He loved our class, and we loved him. He was a good man, and a good teacher.
My mom also reminded me that it will be 2 years on Sunday since my great-grandparents both died. I miss them so much.
So... it's been a melancholy day. I feel poopy. But it's lunchtime now, hopefully I'll feel better after some food.
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6 comments:
The female goldfinch is back. :)
Hi Andrea! *hugz*
Thanks for the visit, always great to see your name. :)
Still working on my invisibility spell. When I have it perfected, I'll swoop in & rescue you for a round-the-world adventure. (I'm thinking you need a good long break as much as I do.)
*big hugs sweetie*
I'm so sorry you are having a crappy time right now. I'm thinking about you sweetie.
xxx
Awww, Sister Midnite and Miss T, I've missed you guys! Thanks for thinking of me. I hope you're both doing well!
Oooh goldfinches! We had them at a pet store I worked at. They're such pretty little birds.
Is this her first nest of eggs? The female will, from time to time, step out of the nest to take care of herself, but it shouldn't be for long. As long as the male is still feeding the babies and keeping them warm, it should be okay.
I wonder sometimes though. We used to have customers that wanted to breed their birds and they'd have the hardest time with it, and we got birds to breed in the store without even trying!
FYI, baby doves are so hideous that they're cute.
Amy! :)
The male and female have both been in and out during the last week. The babies are getting BIG! They have smooth feathers now instead of fuzz. I hope I won't miss them learning to fly. I'm not at my desk much anymore, but I try to peak at them whenever I get a chance.
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