Apart Again

This was a strange work week for me. Hubbs and I took Monday off to be wondrously lazy and indulgent, which was just as lovely as it sounds. Tuesday I went in to work, went to the board meeting, and then left for a quality bootcamp in Abilene. That went from Wed to Fri, and afterwards I drove out to k's to watch her animals again for a week-ish. So hubbs and I got to spend a lovely weekend together, and then be torn apart for nearly 2 weeks. Thank goodness for phone calls and texts. 

The bootcamp was good, I got some good info and made some contacts. There were a couple ladies there who are also changing their EHRs to the same one we are going to, and they both gave me their cards, so once we go live (they do on Monday) I can have someone to reach out to for questions. I also got to see a friend from the CPHQ class, which was unexpectedly lovely. We had a chance to catch up. 

Unlike the first time I stayed in Abilene, this time there were no cockroaches ANYWHERE in my room. Also no bedbugs, tho I may have come home with a moth. 

Lunch #1 from Abuelos (the green salsa was AMAZING)

Lunch #2, standard fare.

Dinner from Perini Steakhouse. Ribs with twice baked potato casserole. Not pictured: salad and bread.

Biggest Armadillo I ever did see.

Take home swag. Friday there were major thunderstorms all across TX from Abilene moving east and south... exactly where I was going. So I went to Eastland and hung out with A until the storms seemed to have passed. She ordered us food from MJs, which was very good. 

Chicken salad with all the veg

Then I headed out to K's. Where she gives my mom a run for the title of craziest cat lady. It's a little different tho cuz mom has indoor/outdoor cats and K has exclusively outdoor cats.

Feeding line

SEVEN KITTENS! and one other cat is very preggers.

Hubbs said to get all the kittens and bring them home. My favorite one is the one staring balefully from its hiding place. So cute.

Saturday I did run home to say hi to my kitty and give hubbs a kiss. I needed to grab a couple things for the week and go grocery shopping. Nothing sounded good in terms of recipes to make, so I got eggs (for boiling), peppers, cucumber, carrots, naan bites, and hummus for snacking, cheese for crackers, and Greek yogurt, granola, and blueberries. It's gonna be a GREAT snacking week at work. As for Sunday... well... jury is out. Lol. OH, I also got mangoes so I can eat them like a feral child without my hubbs seeing me. Lol. For some reason, when I eat I end up with an upset stomach and angry intestines. Good thing Monday is my annual with my doc. We have some discussing to do. I also went to Mass in Cleburne on Saturday, so I could spend the majority of the day on Sunday with the pupper. 

Happy Sunday from the ranch.

It's going to be super muddy. I'm taking the mule across a small gully that up until now hasn't retained water. Of course, stagnant water also brings... mosquitoes. So far they've been the un-itchy kind, but Lord knows how long THATS gonna last. 

I hope you have had a good weekend, and can enjoy a lazy Sunday as well. Hugs for all, MUAH! 😘 Take care, darlings and have a good week!