A while back, I took some of the ladies in our walking group on a trail walk that I often use but it was one that they didn’t know. Yesterday, they asked to walk that trail again because it’s longer than our other walks and they like the change from our regular trails. We walked for ninety minutes, and the best part was encountering a very nice and friendly woman on her horse, Jess.
I was thrilled to be able to visit with Jess. I fed him grass and patted him and then, after we’d been visiting for about ten minutes, he turned his head to me and sniffed me. I felt we’d made a connection. I love horses so much; they are living sculptures, and Jess is a particularly gentle and patient being. I’m smitten, and I know where she lives.
I was a sweaty mess when we got home, so it felt fabulous to come into my miraculously cool home. But a lot of chores awaited me. I discovered a mess under the pull-out drawers at the bottom of my fridge that must have formed during the trials with the freezer, I had blankets to wash to free them of dog detritus, I had recycling work to do, and, of course, all the watering.
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I had to do some banking too, and when I logged into my bank, I noticed a charge from Disney+, a streaming service that is “free” with my Shaw/Rogers internet account. I checked the “manage my subscriptions” function on my computer, and it showed that I have no subscription to Disney+.
I had an account with Disney long ago, which I cancelled, so I have and account with them.I logged in and went to ‘manage my subscription,’ and it referred me to the Shaw/Rogers website. I called Rogers and they told me the problem is likely only fixable through Disney, and so the customer service rep gave me the number for Disney.
Dealing with Disney was rough. Although the service rep was polite, friendly and committed to helping me, he could not find an account for me, other than the free Rogers/Shaw account. He asked me if there was any other identifying information on the Disney line item on my bank account because that might help him find the rogue account. To do what he wanted meant having to hang up on him because the bank won’t let me into my account without a code that they telephone to me. I feared that if I hung up, I’d have to start all over again with another rep.
My stress levels were causing me to melt, but I survived (barely). After a terrible 90 minutes, he found the rogue account. There was a spelling mistake in my name and that is why he couldn’t find it, but now it is cancelled, and so is the monthly charge that I’ve probably been paying for two years without noticing.
Then it was time to water the garden beds. I was not keen, but I’m helplessly responsible, so out I went. Knowing that chances were I’d not have to water today, I found myself easily slipping into the Zen of watering. I did the backyard first and then rested. But not for long. I wanted to get the front yard trees, the edible garden and the Virginia Creeper watered before I left. You should see the Creeper. My entire west wall is engulfed in it. And soon comes the colour!
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I see Dr. Shoja next week. I can hardly wait. Monday and yesterday were difficult days. I have lost my ability to cope with stressful situations. Mind you, I hear everyone complaining about crappy customer service and the complexities of technology. It ain’t just me. But with my mental health issues, coping is very difficult. As I got up and went to the door to begin watering the front yard, I really wanted to go to bed and take in the aroma of the clean bed linens.
I’ve had thoughts of giving away the cats, moving, and learning how to hibernate. I feel overwhelmed. Fred is, I think, seriously ill. I think he has a bowel blockage judging from the howling in pain and his going to the litter box but being unable to void. Today’s big task is going to be finding a vet to visit.
Our local vet had a heart attack, the poor guy, so I must go to a vet in Nanaimo where they can do the x-rays and operations. I may be being dramatic, fearing surgery, but Ethel had surgery for a bowel blockage, and it cost four grand.
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At 16:30, I fed Sheba and realized that I hadn’t eaten a single thing all day. All I had was Diet Coke and my pills. That may account for my getting so incredibly stressed. Worried about Fred, I called Regina to ask her about good vets in Nanaimo and I’m very glad I called her because she is sure a blocked bowel is not the problem. She wonders about constipation due to a hairball. I felt a lot less stress after talking with her.
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Dinner was very welcome as was going to bed early and smelling the gorgeous outdoor fragrance of my linens. While I was eating, Nancy came by. She had a hunch about my new chaise. There is a round upholstered cushion atop the backrest. Nancy grabbed it and pulled it, and it came up. It’s designed to be raised as a headrest and finding it has made all the difference in the world. I can be very comfortable on it now. Thank God!
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Today will be a better day. I can calm down. There’ll be no watering because it’s overcast with thick dark clouds. I can focus on some of the many pressing things needing doing, particularly caring for my beloved man of great character, Freddy. I have a long list of things needing doing. I shall go shopping and then do as many things on the list as I can. Productivity makes me feel good.
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