Memorial Day

Flower vendor

Flower vendor

While it was nice to have a day off for Memorial Day, we were still on lockdown so we really couldn’t go anywhere. We could take Motorpool to the Embassy, so off we went Sunday afternoon for the Club’s cookout. It was hot as blazes, so we just visited with friends for a while and then left…secure in our air-conditioned house once again! We settled in to watch the last episode of this season’s “Homeland.”

Monday I fobbed in and worked pretty much all day, mostly wading through emails trying to get caught up. Later in the afternoon, John and I pulled out the Scrabble board and played a fun game. Saleem went to the vet for me to pick up Mittens, one of the compound kitties who had been hospitalized for an infection. He brought her back to the house, then Motorpool took me to the Embassy to release her.

Tuesday my boss Kristin and I met Barb and Petra (from the German Embassy) for lunch at the French Club. They’re always fun to visit with. After work, I went to Sully’s photography class.

Wednesday night was my last school board meeting. It’s been a lot of fun and I have really enjoyed getting to know the board members. The DCM attended the meeting, too – so nice that he is interested in the school.

I had a dentist appointment this week – there is a dentist in town who gets rave reviews from everyone. He’s going to replace a couple of crowns for me before I leave. While I dread it, it will be nice to have it done.

It’s rained off and on this week which has cooled things off a bit. Thursday evening I sat outside on the balcony and read, enjoying the threat of a storm. It never actually rained, but the wind felt nice and the temperatures dropped. Very pleasant!

Friday after work Brad and I went to happy hour with some folks at the club, then I took him and Nomi home.

Saturday was busy. I did my normal early morning gym workout, then worked until 2PM. Then Brad, Nomi, and I went to Saad Brass, then to the market to run some errands. I picked up my new smokey topaz ring – it’s quite fancy and fun! I got home just in time to take a shower and dress for a going-away party for Lizanne and Peter. They had a small dinner party at their house – quite nice. We’re sure going to miss them!

This morning Motorpool ran me over to the Afghan Bakery for goodies for our brunch this morning. John did a coffee roasting demo for several friends, followed by a nice brunch and an afternoon of gaming!

Roasting coffee

Roasting coffee

Afghan Bakery
Afghan Bakery

 

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