I updated my settings, and my blog name and settings disappeared. Just so's you know....
I had quite a day yesterday. Everything was going fine and then, as I was walking at the station I tripped over some rough payment and fell. There was no way to catch myself and I went down hard. And I fell on my knees. It's been my biggest fear....
Luckily, though I have scraped hands and knees, and a bump on my "good" knee, I don't seem to be any worse off. I was so afraid that this would set back my progress on my knee, but so far, so good.
I ruined the shoes I was wearing, however. I scraped off the dark "skin" of the leather, exposing a light, rough patch on the toe and it looks pretty awful. I can wear the shoes around home but not to work any more. And they were only a few weeks old.
I also got some blood on my pants -- hoping it will come out in the wash.
It was a hard day to come to work. Not only am I scraped up, but the weather is cold, windy and rainy. I got in my car to drive to work, but when I neared the station there was a perfect parking place, so I took it as a sign that I should park and ride!
But it's pay day! I paid my bills and transferred $1250 into savings. I deposited a check via smartphone into my credit union account, which puts me in the running for a $500 prize. I wonder how good my odds are?
This afternoon we are having an ice cream social at work. I am guessing they will move it inside. I am still up for ice cream, despite the dreary cold, so I hope they don't cancel!
By the way, if you can't tell -- this is CB!
Oh yes, just remembered -- I applied for and was accepted for a new CitiBank Quicksilver card. $100 reward after $500 spending in three months. Easy peasy.
Me, Too!
May 15th, 2014 at 02:56 pm
May 15th, 2014 at 03:05 pm 1400162739
Hi CB! This weather is really dreary. DH had a fight with the youngest (who happens to always be the happiest and most pleasant) about wearing a coat with a hood to the bus stop. Hope that your knee is feeling better and BOO about the shoes. Stay warm and dry! Laura
May 15th, 2014 at 04:00 pm 1400166047
Could you use a sharpie to color in the light patch on your shoe? Maybe at least for running errands or low-light situations. I spend most of my work day with my feet under a desk, which is closed in the front, so almost no one ever sees my shoes -- sharpies come in quite handy!
May 15th, 2014 at 04:01 pm 1400166106
Ugh, sounds like the commute is the worst part of your work day and the biggest incentive to retire!
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Suzanne
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May 16th, 2014 at 05:20 am 1400214043
Sending sunny CA thoughts to you - I hope you can feel it.
May 16th, 2014 at 05:42 pm 1400258536
I must channel you again, as I have been going the expensive yet convenient drive/walk commute ($31-35/day petrol & parking; 1:10; leave at any time) v the drive/walk/train/walk ($11/day petrol & train; 2:05; train every 10-30 mins). I cut back on other things - but not enough - to stay inside the car.
May 17th, 2014 at 01:56 am 1400288211