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Hi, Heidi,
Yes, I give 10% of my net income to God – CA Bible society and Home of Hope, which is a non-denominational church that has a couple orphanages and also has several projects to help people become self sufficient. So I donated that whole check as a thank offering. God has been very, very good to me, so I owe him a thank you.Yeah, one guy quit talking immediately when I said I don’t us WhatsApp. There’s another guy that said Hi and immediately wanted to get off the site. I said I would once I got to know him, so now he comes back wanting to talk on the phone Last time I did that I had a horrible time getting rid of the guy. He was possessive and dominating. I’m really hesitant to give my phone number to a stranger. I feel he’s not respecting me. I requested to get to know him a little on the site then email and he came back that he wants my phone number. ??? If he’s that pushy now, he’s probably not going to respect me later, so I think I’ll let him go. And no, I’m not getting a lot of attention. I’ll see if Jackie can take some pics for me when we go out Sunday. Maybe that will help.
Yeah, I’m feeling the desire to have some company more now that I’m home. I have 2 friends and that’s about it. Would like some more friends.
Smiles,
RhondaSo question….. and I may have asked this before…. I get really nervous when a guy wants to immediately jump off a dating site to talk after only one or two messages. To me that says Scammer, be ware. I mean, come on. Give me a chance to get to know you a little bit before I start giving out personal info. I did that a couple times and regretted it. I need to find a better way to meet someone than on line!
Hi, Heidi,
LOL. No, that sinus headache and pressure across the bridge of my nose is more from either they humidity and weather changing or allergies. It did clear up. Well, we had snow the last couple days. Cold. Snow was melting in the sun, but I don’t think it got up above freezing today. Did connect with Deb Saturday but did not make it to Red Deer. I had my car in Thursday afternoon for oil change and asked them to check on a vibration. They said the vibration was from my left tire starting to separate. Said I could drive it for another month maybe, but I woke up 4:30 Saturday morning and panicked about driving 200 miles at highway speeds on a tire that was starting to separate. So we went to Ann and Sandy Cross nature reserve, 15 miles away, only to find out parking was $10 and I only had $5. So we went back to Carburn Park. Saw some deer and an eagle.Next Sunday heading out with Jackie to look for grey and snowy owls. Hope we find some!
Oh, guess what!!!!! My check from the IRS FINALLY came today! I’m SOOOOOOOOOOO happy! Now my accountant can send in that form to the CRA and I won’t have to pay them the $13,000 they were asking for! YEAH!!!!! I promised God I’d give Him that check and I’ve already made good on that promise. Will deposit the check tomorrow. I’m SOOOOOOO happy!
Had a really nice, good-looking man talk to me in the kitchen at work today. Hope I bump into him again! Once it warms up, I think I’ll plan some Fire-in-the-Park activities. Dave did that a couple years ago, but he’s not doing it any more.
Smiles,
RhondaHi, Heidi,
Today is better, but I still have almost no energy. Major pressure across the bridge of my nose and starting to get a sinus headache. Sun is coming out, though, so think I’ll still attempt a long walk. I know….. everybody has bad days. Just makes the good days more enjoyable.What do I think it means when I have no attention from men? Hmmmmmm. Ha Ha. Sometimes it’s ok, depending on the men. That’s usually the norm, so I don’t pay it much attention. Just makes me feel better when I do.
Smiles,
RhondaWell, that was interesting. 8 women, 2 men. The man I wanted to meet cancelled out and went to the other meetup (activities were double scheduled). But the one gentleman gave me his card at the end of the activity and said he wanted to connect. I’m not interested. He’s way too old for me. He would not be able to keep up. Nice guy, but …… And Rick, my photographer friend just emailed me. Said, Oh, you’re back! Keep in touch. So two strokes for my confidence. Not interested in Rick, either. He smokes (or used to) and I don’t think he’s a Christian. Lives in his truck during the summer (out traveling taking photos). Thinking about it, I’ve turned down a few men in the last few years. Just not finding the right one, but it’s nice to know men are attracted to me….. kind of. Certainly don’t have men knocking my door down, but a boost for my confidence to have a man say Stay in touch, and I’d like to connect. Just gotta keep putting myself out there.
Deb was at the meetup tonight and doing much better, so I think we’re on for tomorrow – heading to Red Deer to look for moose.
Smiles,
RhondaHi, Heidi,
Thank you. First bright spot in my day today. Thank you again. Nice to know I’m finally learning to share appropriately. So I will remember that. Speak generally and keep it to 3-4 sentences. And I did hear back from him. I really doubt it will work, though. He is not a Christian. He said he is spiritual and believes in a higher power that guides us. Dunno. Will talk with him more.Today was the worst day I’ve had in a long time! Alarm went off at 3:45. I don’t remember shutting it off, but must have and went right back to sleep. Usually I stay awake but not this morning. My 4:15 alarm woke me out of a decent sleep. When that happens, I’m more tired than if I’m already awake. Still made it to work and was on line by 5:30. Broke down and had some coffee, which I try to stay away from. Everything I did today broke. Couldn’t get anything to work right. Worked 3 hours OT and 1 hour of donated time and finally shut her down and left. I was accomplishing nothing. Took 2 wrong turns trying to get to the Superstore. Took a long nape when I got home. CRA took all my return and says I still owe them $9500. IRS has not come through for me at all, so still have to fix that. Still very tired after my nap. No clue why I’m having such a bad day! Better pull myself together as I’ve got a meetup in an hour and want to be at least somewhat sane and normal!
Hope you have an AWESOME weekend!
Smiles,
Rhonda(sigh) Oh, me oh my. So I’ve heard a couple times from a gentleman in the Okanogan on Zoosk. He asked if I thought we were too far apart to build a relationship. I tend to get too serious and say too much. I really should write an answer then not send it for a couple hours till I think about it. 🙁 First I said I respected and appreciated him for asking and giving me an opportunity to share my thoughts. Then I said I was looking for a high quality man and if that high quality man happened to live some distance away then I was willing to put in the extra effort. I laughed and said my life has never been easy so I’ve learned to do what I had to do to succeed, and that included relationships. I know it’s not ideal, but it’s not impossible. So 3 or 4 sentences, but still more serious than what I needed to be, I think.
Probably way too much and way too serious. I could have just said something like, Well, I know it’s not ideal, but I think I’m worth the extra effort, and I get the impression you’re the quality of man that would be worth the effort, too.
So we’ll see what happens. Tomorrow night is meetup dinner at Good Earth Cafe. I think 8 going. Should be fun.
Hi, Heidi,
I heard you’re getting snow this weekend. Worley has an office in Denver and I was talking with one of the girls there. She called to ask some questions on Smart Completions. Saturday is 1 C (34ish) and cloudy and Sunday it’s supposed to snow. This week it’s been up to 10C (50F) but next week, I think the highest is 6C (43ish). Spring isn’t coming very fast this year.(sigh) Have not been to the dog park. First couple weeks it was -20c and just too cold. Last weekend I opted for some good aerobic exercise instead of half exercise at the dog park. This weekend doesn’t look good, either. I need to take some casual clothes and my camera with me to work. I could change at work then stop by the dog park on the way home. It’s half way between home and work. I’ll send a couple shots I got of a dog in the Weaselhead a couple weeks ago. See what you think. It was spur of the moment, quick, and didn’t have time to really adjust settings, so not quite what I would like.
I am spending money like crazy. Ordered some 1/2″ double-cell blinds for the upstairs. $700, even at 60% off. And I just found out I have to get new tires within a month. Another $700. 🙁
Smiles,
RhondaHi, Heidi,
Yes, I remember you were a personal trainer. I’m sure that experience helps with your mom. I’m sure she appreciates it!Wow. That’s bad that the camp sites fill up so fast. That’s insane. I might be too late for Jasper. We’ll see. Hope you can get out for some day trips at least.
Almost done with taxes except for that 2921 form still hanging over my head. (sigh) Guess I’ll have to try to call again. So annoying! She said she changed my address, but seems like maybe not. I know everything else will eventually get done. I don’t push myself and just try to do one or two things a day. Today it got up to 50 and the sun is shining so I had to go for a walk.
Smiles,
RhondaHi, Heidi,
Work is going well. I got a sizeable raise. Still not sure I believe it. LOL. I’m waiting to see the first 3 paychecks. But God was very good to me. Still can’t turn in my time as there’s a problem with the program, so fighting that. Talked with a gentleman today who is awesome and a big support to try to get that fixed. CRA is saying I owe them $13,000 as they want confirmation of my refund check from IRS. I assumed my accountant had turned it in automatic deposit like he did the year before and like he did for the Canadian taxes. He didn’t. And I had left my Louisiana address on the form as that’s where I lived when I made the money. Consequently I never got my check. I have spent $130 and probably 6 or more hours trying to resolve over the last 5 months and nothing. Still not resolved. I’m stressing big time over that. I also haven’t been to a doctor in 4 years so need to find a new doctor (which can be almost impossible in Canada as the health care here is a mess and there are long, long wait times and doctors aren’t taking new patients). Waiting for insurance card to get here so I can get my teeth cleaned. They haven’t been cleaned in a year. Need to fill out application for work related life insurance. Still things to do around the house like make arrangements to get the doors fixed. House has shifted and the doors don’t close properly. Dealing with the power company in The Netherlands as they didn’t close my account properly. Just got a tax bill from Rotterdam I have to pay. But who cares??!! I’m home! Yeah! So other than those things, I’m quite happy and SOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad to be home!!!!! I would say my heart is good and for the most part I’m peaceful and happy. I’m certainly enjoying the sunshine!! Deb did text me and we’re going to try again to head to Red Deer to look for moose this weekend. Next weekend planning on going somewhere with Jackie. Not sure if it will be Ya Ha Tinda or Water Valley, but we’ll figure that out later. Have an appointment to get my car in for oil change and check up Thursday. Slowly getting my back deck put back together. Won’t be able to move flower pots and the chairs up for awhile. They are in the shade on the patio and still covered in several inches snow. LOL. But in a week or two that will be gone and I can get them up to the deck and clean up the patio. Now I just need to make some friends so I can have company over for a bbq!! I think within the next week I will see if I can reserve a campsite in Jasper for a week in June and see if I can book a grizzly bear tour for September.So all’s well here. How are you doing? How’s your mother?
Smiles,
RhondaHi,
Well, interesting weekend. Debbie backed out on me at the last minute. I kind of figured she would. I don’t know about her. Backs out at last minute on 50% of what we plan to do. She doesn’t call me, doesn’t text, doesn’t as me to do things. It’s always me asking her. So I’m wondering how much she really wants to be friends. On the other hand, I know that girl is a mess and struggling. Dunno.Went to church last night. A couple alliance churches have Saturday evening services. Had a couple people say hi to me. Always nice to be noticed. Today I was going to go to the dog park, but ended up going for a 9k walk. I think part of the reason I’m gaining weight is I’m not walking as much. I’m going to have to balance getting exercise and taking photos. Anyway, coming back I heard footsteps behind me so after going past a big water puddle I moved over to the left to let them pass. It was a tall gentleman. He got even with me and I said Hi. He slowed and started talking with me. Walked with me the rest of the way to the parking lot.. 1k to 1.5 k. Stopped and talked for a few minutes before heading to our separate cars. He walks there every day. Said he’s getting over a bad infection that went too far and affected his nervous system. I could tell he’s educated, intelligent and he told me of his travels. Had a kind, quiet voice. He didn’t ask for my number. Doubt I’ll ever see him again, but I might be walking the Weaselhead a little more now. 🙂 If nothing else, it was nice to have someone to walk with and talk with.
Got the bbq out today. Made some black bean burgers. Turned out a little dry but still really good. Grilled some zucchini tonight.
Singed up for a social at Good Earth cafe with Calgary Christian Singles for Friday night. That should be fun.
Smiles,
RhondaThanks, Heidi,
Today is sunny, but -1 (30F) so still cold. My deck is cleared off as I shoveled it yesterday (8-10″ of snow) and the sun has been warm enough to melt the 1/2″ ice that was left. So I lashed one of my solar torches to my deck rail and set the other three out to see if they still do. YES! They look so real. Through my solar dragonfly lights away. They had all turned yellow and a bunch of them had broken so got some cherry blossom ones today. Don’t think I’ll put them out, though, as I got some 3M Command hooks to stick them to the rail with and I don’t know if they’ll stick with it being so cold. Tomorrow going with Deb to look for moose, so that should be fun. Two weeks from now going somewhere with Jackie. Maybe back to Water Valley to look for grey owls. Been cleaning out my spare bedroom. Took stuff to Good Will and Habitat for Humanity.I’ve gained all the weight back that I lost in Europe. Not sure how, but it came back quick. I’m NOT happy! Anyway….. gotta go get gas for tomorrow and see if I can get one or two more of my torches lashed to the rail. I lash them as if I mount them I have to get permission from the development. My reasoning is… No screws, not damaging or doing anything to the rail, no need for permission.
Have an AWESOME weekend!
Smiles,
RhondaHi, Heidi,
Seems hard to believe I’ve been home for two weeks now. Electric power in Holland is wanting a reading. Have no clue what I’m going to do. I told them 30 days ahead of time and they told me they got my cancellation and now all of a sudden they’re sending me notices for a billing. Getting Holland taxes done. Surprise, surprise. I’m getting money back. Still having problems with CA and US taxes from 2021. Waiting for returns to be done for 2022. I HATE tax season!Work is going well. Social life isn’t. It’s been cold and snowy. We still have 12-18″ on the ground. But the last couple days have been above freezing and sunny. If this weather keeps up I might be able to start putting my back deck together again. It got emptied last summer when the development crew painted what I had just painted a couple months previously. I walked 6 k yesterday in Fish Creek Provincial Park. Discovered beaver at one of the parking/picnic areas so will go explore that again in a couple weeks. Did Mustard Seed sorting – sort clothing donations for a homeless shelter. That was fun. This weekend I’m taking Deb up to Red Deer to hopefully see some moose. There are moose at McKenzie Ponds / Kerrywood Center / 3-Mile Bend – all natural areas connected and in the Red Deer River Valley. Did join an online dating site again but so far nothing but a smile or two, but no talk and no replies to messages I’ve sent. 🙁 I’ll meet more people, I think, once it warms up and kayaking starts again.
Yay! I did it! One box gone from the spare bedroom. Big bag of clothes donated to Mustard Seed. Want to turn my utility/storage room into a full bath (bedrooms are downstairs and the only bath is upstairs ?????) Then make the upstairs a half bath with a shower and use part of the tub area for a kitchen pantry. Will be lots of work, but really make this place better.
I’m trying to figure out how to meet people, particularly men. Maybe I need to start going to Starbucks for an hour every Sunday morning. Dunno, but my life is pretty boring right now.
Hope spring is coming your way!
Smiles,
RhondaHi, Heidi,
Yes, it does feel really good to be home. Trip back had lots of issues, but finally made it …. 3 hours later than expected. It’s been a stressful first week with tax problems that had to be taken care of immediately. I praise God those are taken care of …. as soon as a form comes from the IRS in the snail mail, which I don’t trust. Then forms to fill out for onboarding, getting food in the house, getting unpacked and everything put away, getting tax info for this year into my accountant. Managed to get in 30 hours of work in spite of being off Monday and traveling Tuesday. … And I promptly came down with a cold. Friday was feeling a bit of a sore throat. It was worse by that night. Up twice gargling with salt water and felt so-so Saturday morning. So I grabbed my snow shoes and headed to the mountains. Snowshoed for a couple hours. GORGEOUS! Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect morning. Fresh snow. Sunshine. Warmed up enough I had to take my coat off. Then headed back over a mountain dirt road. Saw a couple moose at Spray Lakes. That was a nice surprise. Felt fine snowshoeing, but by 1ish I was starting to feel the sore throat come back. By the time I got home at 3 I was totally stuffed up, throat hurting, ears hurting and feeling achy all over. Took a hot bath and went to bed. Been lazy today. Throat doesn’t hurt, but totally stuffed up, eyes puffy, sneezing and feeling tired and weak. Did contact Mike on Facebook. He’s a really nice gentleman I met at one of the meetups over Christmas. I used the line Matt Boggs suggested… or a version of it. Told him I was looking for friends to do things with so if he suggested we go do something I wouldn’t tell him no. He just came back and said it was good to have friends to do something with. We’ll see. Do need to join Silver Singles again as I’ve gotten a couple smiles from guys I’d like to get to know. I can’t do everything at once. Will take some time to get back to life, but I’ve already been to my mountains! 🙂 🙂Smiles,
RhondaP.S. How much snow did you get out of this storm? It was sowing Tuesday when I got back. Got another 2 inches or so today.
Have so much to do around the house, but today I’m trying to take it easy and get over this cold! Will call Melaleuca tomorrow and get back on their vitamins. They’re very high quality and I’ve felt a difference being off them.
