AC Repair & More...

I was up early and did go out for my 8KM... and the rain is leaving... the heat will be starting... I am very sad! 

I started the crock pot after a shower... Mexican meat... I think it's going to be very delicious. I also started the iRobot going and posted more things to give away.

I took off at 9:50, first getting the recycling cleaned up!

Today was my once a month meeting with a dear sister. She always prepares a feast...and today was the same! 

I had to rush off at 12:45 as the AC guy was set to come at 1:30. He was 10 minutes late... which worked out perfectly!

I had to pull things out of our living room cabinet as the electrical panel is in there... He turned off the main switch and got started with the AC coolant... and tested the two units. They are fixed... He left and I got started with my prep for tutoring!

I left and checked the recycling and got to tutoring early... YIPPY! The hour and a half flew by... We had a mini party with snacks and drinks. Their complex has a 'coffee shop' with everything free... they will even make pancakes or waffles for you... or freshly brewed coffee... I had a Coca Cola... and I brought some snacks... 

I was home and Alan walked in soon after... He had dinner. I was too full with the snacks that I had while tutoring...

This evening, we had in person prayer time!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

 

A Very Long Sunday

I was up early and knew that it would be a long day...

Even with no run, the day went on and on and on...

First, there was the Young Adults Fellowship... only three people! Very disappointing... but I just trust God with this...

And then I walked to our old house as I had picked up the remote and wanted to try it. Perfect... the AC unit in the living room works!

I ran back to church as tutoring was at 2pm. That went well... and when that was finished, I had the Love Cafe set up... and service started soon after that...

Alan spoke and Isaiah translated... 

For Love Feast, we had tong-tzi. Since people just brought them home, we were cleaning up by 7pm! I was home by 7:30 and the recycling was... well... it was what it was... More stuff to post to give away!

The lady had come to pick up three huge bags of bedding while we were at church. And another guy came to get pots and pans... one more lady came at 9:30 to pick up another pile... I had one no show... exercise stuff... I'll post those items again!

I tested a small sewing machine and it works great... I will keep that as it's lighter and easier to get out than the old ones that I have...

I also tested these plate warmer... quite interesting.

Alan was in bed by 8pm and I had prayer time at 9pm. I was in bed soon after that... 

There is forecast for rain... yippee!

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A Free Saturday? Sort Of...

I was up and did run my usual 8KM... No rain... partly cloudy... warmer than the day before...

After a shower, I went down and there were things to give away from the recycling pile... LOTS OF THINGS... 

I then called the AC guy and he will be coming on Monday afternoon... 

Alan headed out for Soochow's graduation ceremony... and I headed out to trim a friend's hair... She prepared a scrumptious lunch for me... 

I stayed until 4pm and drove home... And there were more things left for me to give away... One guy already came to pick up a huge bag... and another guy came and picked up two more bags... I tested several things, including a mite vacuum for sofas and mattresses and a sewing machine... a mini one... Which I think I will keep... if it works.

I went and picked up Isaiah's books that he reserved at the local library and I also paid a bill and bought some bread... 

The rest of the evening was spent at home... So nice!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

AC Unit Installed...

I was up and just so happy to see the clouds...

The run was warm as it did not rain... nor did it drizzle... but it was pleasantly cloudy! No turtle... but lots of birds... they just mowed this huge patch of lawn and the birds were enjoying a feast!

I was home and after a shower, went down to put things for pick up... two computer cases and a remote control car! They were promptly picked up!

Alan and I had a nice brunch and didn't do much more... the AC guys were to come at 3pm to the old house. It was good to nap... 

He went to the old house and I went to tutor at 4pm! And only one kid needed tutoring, so I was home early.

Alan had sent photos... it's a very nice AC unit! YEAH!

We had dinner together... he bought KFC... 

Prayer at 8:45 and I spent the rest of the evening packing up things to give away! YEAH!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

 

I Love PR Days!

I was up and it was fairly cool... at least it was cloudy. I ran my usual 8KM. And, thank you Annie for asking: I will run longer when the weather gets cooler... like in November! Now, I just try to run 50KM a week!

I was back and Isaiah and Alan took off... and I ate my breakfast... not as scrumptious as in Germany or Switzerland... 

I put a load of clothes in the washer and it was finished in 25 minutes. Most of it went into the dryer and the rest I hung up!

I plopped myself on the sofa and read... and dozed off...

At 12:30, I went and ran errands, which took longer than I expected! I wasn't back until 2pm. But I got everything done and bought!

I had lunch and ate two Milky Way bars for fun... 

The rest of the afternoon went by nicely... and at 5pm I headed out for tutoring. The weather was brilliant... At church, I cleaned up the games that we had left, put away things, including the coffee pot that I brought home to clean... and tutoring went well... of course, we went late again, so I didn't get home until almost 8PM.

I had time to put things away before prayer time started at 8:45. And then Family Time at 9:30.

I love PR Days!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Full Day of Tutoring...

I was up and yes, I went out... it was cool... sprinkling... and I didn't see anyone out there... not even a turtle... but about half way through, one of our House of Praise brothers was out there... so running with him helped me to run faster! YEAH!

On the way back up our little hill, I saw Isaiah and Alan riding down. They both left quite early... Alan went to the gym and Isaiah was heading to work!

I took a shower and ate a nice breakfast and then went down for the recycling... And another miracle: they were able to take everything! 

I was back up and prepped and headed out for tutoring. I was planning to run a few errands, but instead, I just came home for lunch and a nap! YEAH!

At 3, I headed out again... the hour flew by... This student is ready for first grade!

I was home by 5:30 and switched my stuff and headed out again... Tutoring at 6pm!

I was so glad to be home!

Prayer time at 8:45... 

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Seek Him First!

Bible Study & Tutoring...

I was up and went out... ran my 8KM... it was a light drizzle and wonderfully overcast! Lots of puddles and one turtle and lots of birds and snails... It was a delightful run!

After a shower, I had no time to rest as I had Bible study at 10am and I try to go early... I had to time it in order to avoid the downpour. 

We only had four people... and the two people who were going to get online didn't... One was busy with her baby and I'm not sure what happened to the other gal... 

I stayed at church as I had tutoring at 3:30. So, I went out and walked around and bought fruit and hot dog buns... YEAH! It wasn't raining too badly, so it was quite pleasant to walk around!

The tutoring went well... and I was home by 5:30! 

And... I had a free evening... Well... sort of... 

Prayer time at 8:45 and I was ready for bed... But I had to look over the prep for tomorrow's tutoring!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Another Productive Day!

I was up and even though it was not raining, it was still overcast! I ran 8KM.

After a shower, I got started with the tasks for today!

I wanted to look for some pictures that Abby wanted... which meant pulling out two entire shelves of photo albums!

I also had two boxes to mail and I had to go while it wasn't raining. One box went to Taichung and the other one to Germany. It took less than an hour!

I came home and made two phone calls: One to the AC guy for our house and one to the AC company for our old house! Two units at our new house are having problems and we just got them less than two years ago! Our old house needs a new window unit!

When that was all done, I had lunch... leftover ramen! So delicious... 

Then I prepped and took off to tutor... in the down pour!

I was home and got ready for my next tutoring session and left in the down pour!

Both tutoring sessions went well... and I was home by 6:45! I went late for both sessions!

I still had all the picture albums to sort and put back. Yes, I found the pictures that Abby wanted... 

I was so glad that I had 'nothing' this evening...

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

No Rain=Hot, Hot, Hot

I was up early and it was nice as I knew I had certain things to get done...

It was a very productive morning... and I made a cake in the rice cooker.

A thunderstorm started and I waited to leave the house... and God was good... It wasn't too bad when I left!

Someone set up the Love Cafe and I had to translate for the message and it was a great message!

The service was fantastic! I think next year each elder should share 8 times!!!!! 

I was home and the recycling was a mess... after getting that done, there was an entire box of new stuff to give away. I posted it on Buy Nothing and someone came to pick it up... YEAH!

Alan, Isaiah and I also finished packing up the box! Wow... what a labor of love!

I prayed with a sister at 9:30 and the day was done...

Tomorrow... rain is forecast... YIPPY!

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Seek Him First!

Washer Picked Up, Box Packed... Time to Rest!

I was up early... but didn't go out for my run until 9am. And it was still so pleasant... And for the next 11 days, there is forecast for rain!!!!!!!!!! Thank you, Jesus!

I took a shower and called the appliance store... and talked to the owner about what is to be done for our old house... Window style AC unit... about 1000US$... Panasonic... 

I then put the compact washer downstairs and headed off to tutor! I always check the recycling before I go... 

The hour flew by... and we went longer... and I stopped at the supermarket to pick up a few things. 

Alan and Isaiah were up and eating lunch!

I joined them... it was nice to sit and chat...

At 2pm, the lady came to pick up the washer... and I finished packing the box that's going to be picked up on Monday for the Philippines! YIPPY!

Yes, I have continued to give or toss one thing a day... This is so great... I wonder why I didn't start sooner!

Isaiah took off to see Fenny and Alan and I had a nice afternoon and evening!

We had no appointments or events! We decided to go to PXMart to look for a remote and a hose... there were so many people... we didn't find what we wanted, but we bought lots of food goodies... so, when we got home, we had a nice dinner together.

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God Worked!

It's raining... and will be raining for the next 11 days! YIPPY!

I was up early but I didn't go out for my run until about 8:45!

I ran my usual 8KM... slowly and carefully as I didn't want to slip!

After a shower, Alan and I took off to see a second hand stove that was for sale. And it was perfect... exactly what I had been praying for! And the price: 800US$! We bought it. And they delivered it this afternoon!

And right next to the store was a new steak place... so Alan and I had lunch there... they had a buffet bar for soup, bread, drinks and dessert! It was about 10US$ per person! 

We scootered home and Alan headed out to the old house after I went and got the money to pay for the stove. I went to tutor... and the two hours went by fairly quickly. 

I then scootered to this ramen place and a friend, Alan, Isaiah and Fenny all met up there... I treated everyone! It's a new kind of ramen shop where it's all self served and opens 24hours! Very interesting concept. And that was also about 10US$ per person!

Alan and I missed the prayer time at 8:45. We got home at 9:30.

The rain is still coming down hard!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

A REST-FILLED PR DAY!

I was up early but again very unmotivated to go out for a run as I could tell that it was HOT!

I was back... completing 8KM, I took a shower and Alan and Isaiah left for work.

I had another cup of coffee and my breakfast and brought out two books to read.

That was interspersed with a chore and a nap...

At 12, I made myself a salad and then went down to pack more things into the box. It's almost finished! I also did another load of laundry!

At 3pm, I left to run errands and the rain started... the wait at the bank was long, but I paid the overdue land/property tax. It was in the mailbox at our old house... But the Lord is good... I didn't have to pay any penalty on it!

I blogged for House of Praise and then reorganized a corner in Abby's room as someone is coming on Saturday to pick up the mini washing machine that I had... YEAH!

I continue on my goal: give or toss something each day... It's going well...So far, you can't see a big difference, but I can see the 'results' a year from now!

I had tutoring at 5:30... and the downpour continued as I scootered over to church! I had to hide my bag of teaching materials! In fact, it looks like rain for this week and the next! The temperature didn't drop... just the rain...

Alan and Isaiah went to play basketball and we were all home... but no family time as Abby is on her way to Rio for an outreach event! We will have to make it next week!

I had prayer time at 8:45... and then... I made instant noodles for dinner! YUMMY!

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Seek Him First!

Yet Another Long Day!

I was up early...And ran my 8km... and you guessed it: NOT PLEASANT!

I was back and after a shower, brought more stuff down to pack. The car is now emptied!

I then went and helped with the recycling... EVERYTHING was taken... amazing!

And I have continued with my give away one goal... I posted things and they were picked up by this afternoon!

I had tutoring at 11am and he requested 90 minutes... so after we finished, I headed to the old house. Alan was already there and we started moving the furniture. We have friends who are going to stay there... We also want to change the AC units and buy a new stove... I think we're looking at spending about 5,000US$ for everything.

I had to rush off at 3pm as I had tutoring at 3:40! That went well... and I was back at home by 5:35. I ate a quick hot dog and went off to tutor at 5:50! That house went well, too... 

I was tired... but the day had not ended.

Online study at 8pm and I jumped off for prayer time at 8:45.

The rest of the evening flew by... I did a load of laundry, looked for AC units and a stove for our old house, and cleaned up the house a bit... With this summer heat, we're getting more tiny cockroaches...

TOMORROW... PR DAY... YEAH! I do have to finish packing the box and tutor... oh... and pay a few bills... but really... I'm going to take the day to rest!

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Seek Him First!

Another Day That Went On and On and On...

I was up early... and had my 8K run... not pleasant... way too hot!

After a shower, I started packing the box! I hope I can get everything in... We shall see...

Then Alan and I took off to meet up with friends who are here from Australia. The lunch was delicious and the time was sweet...

We had to rush off at 2pm as I had tutoring at 3:30.

So... I took a Power Nap and went off... And made it right at 3:30!

At 5:15, I had an online counseling session... before going to Bible study. And I made it through the traffic and was there early. So I stopped at a 7/11 and bought a hot dog. I had been wanting to try their hot dog. It was quite good... 

The study went well... and we set up our next few meetings... I didn't make it for the church prayer time at 8:45! I might not make it tomorrow as I have my online study. We shall see...

I was home at 10:30 and checked the recycling.

Blogged... and tidies up the house... and went to bed at 11:30.

What will it be like tomorrow?

Yes... you know the answer!

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Seek Him First!

What? It's June Already!

I was up and went out and the LORD blessed... It was cloudy... That really helped!

I ran 8K and was home to shower and get ready for the day!

Counseling at 11am...

Picking up stuff for donation at 3pm...

Tutoring at 4:30pm...

Church meeting at 7pm... 

It was not a 'pleasant' day... it was absolutely exhausting...

Tomorrow is going to be the same... Ditto for Wednesday...

I guess June is starting on turbo speed...

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Seek Him First!

A Pleasant Sunday!

I was up early and after my time, it was time to do my 'one thing to give away'. 

And it was so great... because I gave away all the yarn... and the lady came and picked up all three bags this evening!

I then went down to the recycling and the B1 restroom and got that all sorted out!

Alan and I had to go to church to drop off the snacks and the collapsible tub... He dropped me off at church and I set up the Love Cafe while he went to pick up Erica. We took her to XiHu Station and after helping her with her luggage, I went to XiHu Day Care and dropped off things to give away: diaper and extra walker parts!

Alan had to leave and I wanted to buy veggies and fruit and soybean milk. So, I walked back home with a load of goodies!

I got home and ate a delicious salad for lunch... and then finished up with a few things and it was time to head back to church!

I was the translator for one of the testimonies and Isaiah translated for the other person. The crowd wasn't huge, but the testimonies were fantastic.

I got home and again checked the recycling and ate the cold noodles that the church ordered for love feast! So yummy... and I had wanted some hot dogs and two of the containers of noodles had hot dogs in them! Amazing... I had bought buns... so that's my lunch for tomorrow!

The evening went by so quickly... prayer time with the gal and cleaning up... 

The week has started!

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A Very Unexpected Day

I was up early... and yes, I ran my 8KM. It was not cloudy. It was not raining...

I was back and after a shower, I started on tossing one thing... And I couldn't just toss 'one' thing... as I was going through our colored pencils and markers. So rewarding... what a feeling...

Before I could finish the job, I had to go tutor... and that hour went by FAST!

I got home and Isaiah was still sound asleep...

Alan was eating lunch... 

I finished the job and then worked on my tutoring materials for this upcoming week as I have a new student. I have a different bag for each student! It's so great... and of course, since I was organizing the colored pencils and markers, I made a small bag of writing tools for each student. 

Isaiah got up while I was baking cookies... and he went to visit a coworker who just had her baby. I was hoping to finish the cookies before he left so he can bring some... Unfortunately, they were still in the oven. And I'm glad he couldn't bring any as they are so good... Alan can enjoy having them all for himself. Oatmeal and raisins! Chewy and soft!

In the afternoon, I decided to take a Power Nap. That was so unexpected and refreshing!

Isaiah said we could meet up with him and Fenny for dinner... but we decided just to have dinner at home! Salad.. 

The weather was so nice outside that Alan and I took a walk to the convenience store to pay a few bills and then I cut his hair... 

It was such a pleasant day... And people came to pick up things... 

Overall... it was a day as I had expected... however, it was very pleasant... relaxing...

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

 

A Day Filled with Mixed Emotions

I was up early... but hearing the sound of rain, I went back to bed and didn't run until 8:30... and it was a fun run as it was raining and cloudy! Thank you Jesus!

I was home and had a shower and another nice cup of coffee...

Alan came home soon after and we headed out at around 10:45 for the mortuary. Yes... we had a service to attend... It was difficult for me to be there... Not only because a dear friend passed away (she was my coworker from Ming Chuan and only 53 years old), but it was because the place was where Mom was cremated... Lots of memories... 

We went to lunch at Costco afterwards as I had to buy snacks for the church Love Cafe... And a Costco hot dog just sounded good! Since our car needed a smog check, that's where we headed next.

We got home by 3:30 and I was out the door by 3:50, checking on the recycling first and then went to a friend's house to drop off some books. I was about 7 minutes late for tutoring.

The second kid forgot his computer at school... so I only tutored one kid... Oh well... it was nice riding back and being home just a little earlier... 

Alan and I had a free evening. Isaiah went to a baseball game... 

Prayer time at 8:45!

I hope it rains again tomorrow... 

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

A New "Goal"

I was up and the run was not fun...

But I completed 8KM. It's the heat...

After my cold shower... which was very refreshing... I got out things to cook: eggs, potatoes and zucchini!

With a fresh cup of coffee, I sat down and read. (Alan and Isaiah had already taken off for work!)

It was a wonderfully relaxing morning... I'd read for an hour and then I get one thing done, such as cleaning the back balcony, sorting through things to give away, going down to check on the recycling. 

So, what's my new goal? 

I am going to toss or give away one thing a day for 365 days. Instead of trying to declutter a whole area, this will work better! And over time, I think it's going to make a huge difference. I already know what I'm going to give away from the back balcony. I ordered a box to ship things to the Philippines! YEAH!

At 2pm, I finally turned on the WiFi and found Bible study materials for next school year, something that I will use for my Soochow Bible study. 

I also finished the Retreat Devotional material and our wonderful church assistant got it all nicely laid out! It looks so good! The Retreat is the 31:3 Retreat, focusing on Jeremiah 31:3.

I also did my tutoring prep!

At 4pm, I had prayer time and then I left at 5:05. Tutoring started at 5:30! The 90 minutes flew by!

I was home and made myself a delicious dinner... and prayer time started at 8:45!

We had Family Time at 9:30. We actually did not have Family Time last Thursday as Abby went back to bed... 

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And Another...

I was not up early enough... going out to run even 8KM after 6am is torturous... 

I was back and after a shower, I went down to help with the recycling!

I then scootered to the traditional market and bought veggies...yes... salads...

I ate a quick breakfast and went to tutor at 11am.

The session went well and we set up for June... three times, 90 minutes each time! He wants to have more sessions as he needs help with the speeches he will be making for various events.

I was home and after having a quick lunch, I took a 15 minute Power Nap and went off again. 

There is no Soochow Bible study but I told the students that I'll be there for interview or homework help! Three kids came and two are going for English job interviews this Saturday... It was great to be able to help them.

The 3:40 tutoring cancelled... YEAH... 

I stopped and bought eggs and root beer and got home by 4pm!

My next tutoring was at 6pm... And prayer time at 8:45!

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A Very Full Day!

I was up early... and yes, I went out... only 8K... I could not go longer...

I had Bible study at 10 but I went early to buy a few sandwiches and to set up!

It was a great study... again, we all stayed to talk... 

I had my massage at 1:30 and I made it!

I ran back to church as tutoring started at 3:30 and went until 5:30!

I finally got home and ate dinner with Alan before tutoring at 7pm.

That also went late... but we finished three entries!

So, now I sit to blog... and I will be heading to bed before 11pm.

Tomorrow.. yes... you guessed it: early... hot... full...

BUT Thursday... PR Day! YEAH!

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It Got Hotter!

I was up early... and out... but I don't think there is going to be a time that's 'early enough' to avoid the heat!

I will have to wait until October... or November!

So... I got home and took a shower... and then went back to bed... 

Alan and Isaiah left for work and I put a load of laundry in.

At 10:30, I took off as I have my monthly catch up time with a dear friend. I got there at 11:03.

And I had set my alarm because the time always flies by... and I'm so glad I did... 1:03, it rang... and we left together and I got to my tutoring at few minutes late. But I stayed until 3:20... so that worked out! She had to go and pick up her kids.

I scooter back and the laundry that I hung up was completely dried!

I turned on the AC for about 15 minutes and started to work on a few prep... I realized that I have more students now... I tutor Monday to Saturday for about 1.5 hours each day... And starting in July, I will be at the MOE... That job is not for the money but for the status of keeping my feet involved in the English education on this island!

When that was finished, I started to renew our car insurance only to find out that one part of the insurance had expired... anyhow, after a phone call, and getting back on line, I got things sorted.

Isaiah was home quite early... And Alan arrived soon after. Isaiah went to take a nap... and Alan had sandwiches and salad for dinner!

Prayer time at 8:45... and when that was finished, I was so ready for bed...

Yes, it's going to be another early morning start...

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Seek Him First!

A Very Full Pentecost Sunday

I was NOT up early... I didn't get up until 7am... 

After my time with Jesus, I went back to bed... I just wanted to rest... No walk to get errands done... Just rested!

And I'm so glad I did because I had a full day!

Young adults at 11am.

Tutoring at 2:30.

Church set up and translated for the service. 4-6:30!

Clean up and home by 8pm.

Recycling!

And now, I'm sitting down to blog!

Prayer time at 9pm and I hope to be in bed by 11!

This week will be a busy one!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Can It Get Any Hotter?

I was up early even though I went to bed so late.

And I did go and run... 8K. 

I had tutoring at 11am and that went super well.

I was home and put the food in the crock pot... Goulash soup! Five potatoes, two carrots, one onion, one bag of celery, one white radish, five Bavarian sausages, sliced beef and tofu... I know... tofu is not the usual ingredient, but I love tofu! And one box of cherry tomatoes. It was very delicious!

I was feeling so tired from the heat... so I went and took a nap.

Alan and Isaiah had tennis... but they were back quite early.

I made an appointment for Isaiah to get a massage... and I posted all the items to give away. Hopefully by the end of this weekend, everything will be gone!

We had Marriage Encounter this evening with four couples... and we watched the Chosen, the miracle at Cana... and talked about Pentecost and God's first miracle... It was truly a blessed time! And we brought home an empty pot... 

Isaiah went and hung out with Fenny.

The day flew by...

And the answer to the question: YES, IT CAN!

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Tax Filed!

That's what we did for our Date...

Ok... I was up early and out early... and still could not beat the heat. I did run 9K... but boy, was it hot! I was home and took a shower and then went out to run errands: buy fruit and veggies and pay a bill.

I was home and Alan was back and soon we took off for the tax office. We had to wait... maybe about 30 minutes. And the whole thing was finished in another 30 minutes. We are getting a small refund!

We then went and bought CoCo and ate lunch before heading to Costco for drinks and Bavarian Sausages! And then home... I put the sausages in the air fryer and when that was done, I took a short nap. 

We had dinner engagement at 6:30 and we made it right on time. 

The fellowship and the food were both spectacular! And we took home all the leftovers. 

I set the alarm so I was able to pray at 8:45!

We didn't get back until 11pm and Isaiah enjoyed all the guava!

As for our complex, I have put in a formal complaint for our cleaning personnel. They are in the process of making some much needed changes!

I had lots of items to post to give away.

Tomorrow... I have tutoring at 11am and then Marriage Builders at 6pm.

The weekend looks to be a busy one!

I'm going to bed as soon as I hit publish because I will need to be up early again tomorrow!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!