I visited with friends this
afternoon.
When I pulled out of the
carport, a misty rain was falling; I got a latte at Mr. Bill’s ... and was asked
for some more coffee mug cuffs. There are only three left of the nine I
had dropped off on the 9th 😊
I had an enjoyable visit … and came home motivated: conversation had mainly been about adapting to newer life experiences.
I thought on that conversation
all the way home; and by the time I had backed the Horizon neatly in place
under my home carport, my mind was made up 😉
I have been procrastinating.
But, this afternoon, knowing
a serious rain front was moving in … I knew today was the day to “get ‘er done!”
My
Fall planting bulbs needed to be planted; which meant the planter pots needed
drainage holes drilled into their undersides. The time was perfect to aspire to
the task at hand.
I had bought the necessary tools weeks ago.
Last time David and I had
breakfast together, he encouraged me to “just do it, Val” – and he was patient answering
my clueless questions: even though he laughed occassionally. He is a true friend.
I have been procrastinating.
It takes me a
while to work up the nerve to try new things: I want to “get it right” the
first time. So, I will research it to
death, and ask my friends a lot of questions (and seek their input),
before I actually get around to getting it done. Things take time with me.
Every time I looked at my
hand drill, I would remember watching Bob using his heavy drills; and making it
look so easy. But, when those memories tried to sabotage my nerve this
afternoon, I countered back by reminding those memories that Bob did not
exit his mother’s womb with a drill in hand … he had to learn the skill of
using one.
Today, it was my turn to learn.
Giddy with success, I cut
holes in the other six pots: transferred them to the carport patio, and got my
bulbs planted 😊
The rains expected into next
Friday, will water the planters well; and establish them for Spring blossoms.
Now, I’m going to kick back
in the recliner, and enjoy the warmth of the flickering fireplace.
And crochet/embellish
another batch of coffee mug cuffs 😉
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