What the Junk?!

Warm weather ...

Yes, the weather is warm here and it's nice. It got chilly a bit this weekend, but it's back up to being in the 60's. It's nice outside.  With most every restaurant going to take out/drive-thru only, having nice weather helps.  My friend and I walked on the Riverwalk trail today.  There were a few people down there, but not a lot.  There were more than I actually expected.   It felt good to get out in the fresh air.  I wore my new shoes and they did fine.  Certainly can't beat $10 for brand new shoes!

I started a new puzzle today. It's the same brand as the one I finished yesterday and it's got those tiny puzzle pieces. Ahh!  It's also mainly water and rocks.  I got the water done and part of the greenery above the water on the rocks.  I will finish it tomorrow. It's going to be interesting for sure!

Enjoy a picture of the puzzle and a few of the river from the walk:

BOO!

So, the inserts I purchased on Amazon came today.  Sadly, they are too small for my Foxy Fix.  I was disappointed.  I didn't even open the plastic on them.  I bundled them up and packaged them to mail back.  They gave me a UPS slip so I ran out to drop it in the closest UPS box.  Guess what? it's not there anymore!  I remembered that there was one downtown in the parking lot of a law office.  I drove down there and it was still there. Yay!  I dropped in my return and headed home.

This box was located where I didn't even have to get out, so that was even better. Ha ha.  I finished my puzzle today and there is a piece missing. AUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Since the pieces are so small, I'm hoping it just dropped near my bed and I'll find it soon. This is the first puzzle in a while that had a missing piece.  I hate when that happens!  This one isn't too noticeable, but it is noticeable. Oh well!

Busy Sunday

Let's see, as of now, what have I done?  Well, I put away clothes I washed yesterday, washed my bed linen, washed my hair, washed dishes, and more! While I was washing dishes, I was heating up water to wash my hair.  It took longer to wash my dishes than I planned and the water was almost too hot.  It would have been awesome for the bath, though.   

I went to the grocery store to pick up a few things I was out of.  I went to the checkout via the toilet paper aisle and it was totally wiped out.  The store was a bit busy, but not more than usual for a Sunday afternoon. I didn't notice anything else out, but I only went to a few places in the store so I could get in and get out.

While I was out and about, I went over to Starbucks to grab a delicious latte.  I wanted to get one just in case I am not able to get over there for a bit.  Some places in the city are closing for the next few weeks.  So far no retail places, but you never know and I wanted that latte!   It was delicious and I'm glad I went.  Plus, I was on a star streak so I got bonus stars for going. Win-Win!

I started a new puzzle today too!  It's pretty cool. It's not the Puzzlebug brand so the pieces are different and they are tiny!  It's not too bad though.  I have gotten a good deal of it done.  I could have probably finished it, but I want to make my puzzles last until next month.  Hopefully, by then, everything will be fully functional and I'll have the funds to buy more! Here is the current progress:

 

Candy explosion

That is the name they gave the puzzle that I worked today.  It was intense. I worked it in parts.  I got the outline first as usual.  Then, I did the peppermint candies.  After that, I did the bigger speckled jelly beans and then just worked until I got it done.  I did take a break in the middle as I had to run out for a bit, but I came back and finished. I start on the 500 piece ones tomorrow.  This was the last of the 300 piece ones I got.  I'll miss those sturdy bigger pieces, but it will be nice to get back to my normal size puzzles.

I played around with some inserts for my new TN today.  I wanted to see how well three inserts would fit and they fit well.  I had extra bands from having other TNs.  I would like to get some pink ones to match but I'll use what I have for now.  I will set it up for real when I get my notebooks on Monday.   I put one of the cute little Starbucks charms on the outside band. It looks so cute!  That came from Berry Sweet Plans on Etsy.  I bought two from her.  The other one is just waiting for its chance to go on something. :p

 I really like the size of this TN.  I think it's going to be awesome when I get it all set up with notebooks. I will be looking for some tutorials on YouTube to make some dashboards and things to put in it. 

Busy day, yes.

So, I didn't plan for this to be a busy day but there you go!  I had to get a few things at the grocery store, so I went to do that this afternoon.  After I got back home, I worked another puzzle.  It was a castle and it's pretty!  I finished that and then I did a few things around here and then decided that I wanted to go to Starbucks and get a butterscotch latte.  It was better than the last one. Yum!  It was a good decision.

Later, I ran out for another errand.  I was running around like crazy. lol  When I went to the grocery store, I was going to pick up a package of toilet paper.  I usually get it when I get my groceries at the first of the month, but I forgot.  I was able to get a pack today, but the aisle was a lot emptier than usual.  I am sure by now, it's completely empty.  I'm still not sure why people think a lot of TP is going to be helpful against Covid-19 but there you go!   

My mail today was great.  I got an item I bought on a Facebook BST group. It's a Foxy Fix TN.  It's b6 size and it's sugar coconut.  I have wanted a sugar coconut TN forever!  This lady had one for $20 shipped.  It's gorgeous and she was kind enough to include a dust bag and a cute sheet of stickers.  I found some inexpensive inserts on Amazon and ordered those tonight.  It's a nice size.  A little smaller than an A5 one.  I, for some reason, was thinking it was going to be smaller than it was. I was not disappointed because this, to me, is a perfect size.  I love it.  I can't wait to get my notebook to put in there.  It's a single, but I am pretty sure I can get two inserts in it.  I'll be sharing a picture of it under the picture of the puzzle below!

Hmmm.....

I am totally tired and sore today.  I am not sure why I'm so sore.  I did pick up that new lamp yesterday, but I've picked up way heavier things.  Who knows?  I think I just need a hot bath.  Sadly, I'm still without a working water heater.  Someday I'll be able to bathe in hot water again.  I am starting to doubt it though!

My friend wanted to go eat today, so we did.  After we ate, we ran by a couple of the local pawn shops he likes.  I asked if we could run by Goodwill too.  He said sure, so we did.  I didn't get a lot today, but I found a few cute things.  I found another little cactus stand thingy and a hanging wooden thing with a metal hook and a cactus on it.  They both still had tags from Dollar General on them.  I got them for a little less than half the retail price.  I also found a pretty puzzle. It's a 500 piece and it's a snowy scene.  

What else did I get?  Well, I found a brand new (tags still on) bird feeder.  Also formerly from Dollar General.  I have been needing to get one to replace my broken one for a while and never think about it.   saw this and nabbed it.  There were more of them.  I noticed a lot of Dollar General items. I think they must give their leftover stock and/or seasonal items to Goodwill.  I also found a set of three cute little saucer size plates.  They didn't have a price on them and the lady said they were 5/$1 if not marked.  That worked for me!  I paid .60 for the set.  When she first said it, I thought she said, "If it doesn't have a price it's $500! LOL!  I did a double-take for sure!

I went to the register with my friend and he had found a few clothes items to buy.  He ended up telling me to put my stuff with his and get got my goodies.  That was nice.  Before he picked me up for eating, I had finished another puzzle. It was another of the 300 piece ones. I now only have two of those left.  One has a castle (I think) and some pretty flowers.  One if the one of candy.  I'm doing it last. :P 

Pretty, yes?  Want to see something else pretty?  I went in the yard for a bit after I got home because it was so nice outside.  I walked in my yard after sitting for a bit.  I had filled my new bird feeder and put it out.  I picked four daffodils and a purple hyacinth.  They are so gorgeous.  

Only me!

So, my floor lamp has been blinking on and off lately.  I thought the bulb was about to go.  I checked the bulb and it was okay.  It didn't do it for a while and then today, it was flashing off and on and I couldn't take it.  It was making me sick so I turned it off.  I figured that my lamp must have a short in it.  I look at Target.com and find they have a lamp that looks a lot like the one I have.  It was only $8.99 so I drove over to get it.  I got it and one other item I needed, did self-checkout and headed out.  I was right there near Starbucks, so I went to the drive-thru there.  I decided to try something new since they don't have my cascara any more.  I gave the smoked butterscotch latte a try.  OMG, It was delicious! It was sweet without being overly sweet. This is what I loved so much about the cascara latte. This is definitely a new favorite.  I only got a tall to make sure I liked it.  I did! Delicious!

It was after 4 am when I finally laid down and tried to sleep last night so I've been pretty tired and out of it all day.  I did get a puzzle done though. It's a pretty scene, too!  I enjoyed working it.  While I was in the process of working it, my shoes came.  I tried them on and they fit fine.  I was distracted then, so I didn't really walk around in them much.  I'll try them out soon and see how they are.  I think they'll be okay.  They come with a spare set of insoles and a pair set of laces.  Pretty nice for $10.  Now that I see them in person, they are more red than pink.  I think I'll like them, but that all depends on how they feel when I wear them.

My friend had plans tonight, so I knew he wouldn't want to walk.  I hope he wants to go tomorrow.  I'd like to give them a try.  Ah! I got distracted by Starbucks earlier and forgot to finish my thoughts about the lamp.  So, I get it put together and plugged in and guess what? It is doing the same thing as the old one!  I noticed when I bought this one that it is supposed to take a three-way bulb.  The old lamp did too, but I never had an issue.  Well, I turned it off and ran up to Family Dollar and bought a three-way bulb and put it in the lamp.  No blinking!  So, I didn't need a new lamp, just the correct bulb.  That is okay, I can definitely use the old lamp in another room.  I just need another 3-way bulb.  I only bought one to make sure that is what the problem is. 

At Family Dollar, I also got a small table lamp. It was marked down to $4.  I have two just like it. I put it away for a backup.  Couldn't pass it up at that price.  I also got a few other things I needed and I got a couple of bags of Cheez Doodles. :p I
love my Cheez Doodles!  

So, there is a novel for you.  Here is the pretty puzzle:

Tuesday

I put that in the title because I had to keep reminding myself today that it was Tuesday. LOL! Yeah, it's been that kind of day.  My friend had stuff to do today, so he didn't want to walk.  That was okay with me as I'm still recovering. No, seriously! I was supposed to get a new pair of shoes today but they just shipped today.  WTF?  I don't usually have this issue.  You are slipping Amazon Prime! I am looking forward to giving these a try.  They are a 'no name' brand but they had great reviews and they were only $10!  I had a pair of Ryka shoes on my wishlist and they were listed as $25 or so but when I went to look at them this month, they were up to $50. D'oh! I should have bought them earlier.  Since that was what I was looking at, I did several searches and these came up.  I am ready to try them!

I finished my puzzle today.  The puzzle is very pretty and colorful all put together.  I am going to switch to a picture of something other than colors for the next one.  One of the 300 piece puzzles I have is of a pile of candy.  I think I'll wait a day or two to start that one. It's going to be interesting to do!

Oh dear!

What a day! First of all, I was so tired when I got up even though I went to bed a little early last night.  I started a puzzle this afternoon and was working away on it when my friend texted and said he wanted to walk today.  I said, okay!  We did and it was nice.  We didn't get to walk a long way, but we did walk for about an hour and it was nice to get back into it.  He dropped me off and I called my other friend to see if she perhaps wanted to go to Starbucks. :p   She said she was going to carry her son so he could pick up food so I rode with them and we went by Starbucks too!  Guess what they don't have anymore? Yes, my cascara syrup. I was so sad.  I decided to try something different.  I got a blonde cafe latte.  It was okay, but it wasn't as good as my beloved cascara. I'll be on the search for the perfect replacement!

Since I was interrupted, I didn't finish the puzzle today.  That is okay, I'll finish it tomorrow.  I would have finished it today if hadn't gone out and then as soon as I got home turned around and went out again!  I'll post a picture of the puzzle below. I'm also going to share a few pictures of the trail.  I was able to get a picture of one of the fallen bridges.  It's been messed up for well over a year!  The other bridge that is gone was too far behind barriers for me to get a picture.  

That bridge is toast!  I hope they are planning to fix it along with the other one.  The other bridge was a wooden one with metal sides.  This one was was concrete.  It just washed away in the hurricane rains in 2018.

Starbucks on a Sunday? Perhaps.

I haven't decided yet.  I have my bed linen in the dryer.  The load of clothes I washed and dried last night are mostly put away. I have a little bit more to put away.  I was heating up water to wash my hair while I was folding and carrying my stuff off and it finished so I decided to stop my folding and wash my hair. I'm currently under the hair bonnet dryer.  I am deciding if I want to go to Starbucks or not. I could definitely use some!  LOL!  I am so out of it today.  I hate the time change. My Fitbit went off at the usual time this morning but AGAIN I was dreaming and it was part of my dream.  I woke up 5 minutes later and looked at the clock to see if I had a few more minutes and realized what had happened.  I laid there a bit longer and at the 10 minute mark, it went off again.  I got up groggily and made my way to fix some coffee. I definitely needed it today!

I got my puzzle out and did it this afternoon. It was a bit harder than the yarn one, but I was able to finish it in a few hours.  I'll share it below.  I looked at the 300 piece Puzzlebug ones last night and saw that they are the same dimensions as the 500 pieces ones with just bigger pieces.  That will be fun.  These little puzzles are cute, though!

This one was all different colored scarfs.  It wasn't as hard I was thinking, but it wasn't the easiest puzzle ever either. I did enjoy it though!  I'll finish my hair drying and then get some other things done.  I might go to Starbucks as I stated in my blog post title.  We'll see!  It is warmer today, so it might be a good day to see my favorite Corgi over there.  Of course, being a warm day, it's going to be fun to try and get a hot drink.  If I had air conditioning in my car, it would be okay, but I don't, so, we'll see!  Maybe I'll break down and get a frappuccino. Who knows?