I took the long way home
@GardenGerty (157563)
United States
July 17, 2017 8:49pm CST
This is actually an image of my sister's apartment. You could say I took the long way home today.
I had a physical or "well woman" check today, including lab. It took an hour and a half total. After that, since it was fasting, I had to get some calories in, it was nearly my lunch time. I had not had breakfast, I am diabetic.
I also had to get gas in the van. So I ate my snack I had in my purse, got something to drink for the road, fueled my van. From the place I get my car fueled up I can see my sister's house. So I dropped in on her.
My sister said she was just thinking about me. We had a nice visit. Nothing momentous.
On the way home I stopped by a small town for some shredded cheese for a recipe, and from there took the long way home through that town and the next one, rather than the high way.
I made an early meal of herbed bread, steak and yellow squash. It has been a satisfying day, and very relaxed. See all of you tomorrow.
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
20 Jul 17
It was nice. I get to listen to all of her stories about all the people around her.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
18 Jul 17
Now I have that song " take the long way home" stuck in my head.
Glad all went well.
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
20 Jul 17
I would love to have all my days be that casual.
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@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Jul 17
@GardenGerty ......But I wouldn't want some of mine to be as hectic as yours.
@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
20 Jul 17
It certainly is. My brother lives much further away.
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@Shavkat (137213)
• Philippines
24 Jul 17
@GardenGerty It is nice to be with your brother, my friend. One of my siblings is not in my city. I am planning to visit her soon.
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
18 Jul 17
Taking the long way home is fun for me! And the days go so fast, even when we take the long way.
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
20 Jul 17
They do just keep getting faster. I like it when I can slow down.
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
18 Jul 17
Sounds like a good day. Food sounds good.
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
20 Jul 17
The only thing better would be if someone else cooked it.
It was actually a healthy meal for me.
It was actually a healthy meal for me.1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
20 Jul 17
Yes, it was nice just to visit for no reason, no errands for her and no appointments to take her to.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
21 Jul 17
I like to meander when I have the chance. We used to always take the long way home but these days we just drive to exercise every day and then back home, so boring.
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
22 Jul 17
So you both exercise in a group together? Or do you do self guided workouts?
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
25 Jul 17
@GardenGerty No, we exercise in groups together. Three days in the pool and the other two at the senior center.
@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
21 Jul 17
Yes, these are special apartment complexes for people over 55.
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@LadyDuck (458245)
• Switzerland
21 Jul 17
@GardenGerty Very nice, it's a shame we have nothing like this.
@Tampa_girl7 (49016)
• United States
18 Jul 17
I'm glad that you finally got to eat.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
19 Jul 17
sounds likea good day... I like those sort of days when you do a bit of this...and a bit of that....
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
20 Jul 17
When I get away from the house there is no worry about meals or dishes, or computer. Very relaxing.
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
21 Jul 17
It was. Actually if I wanted to, I could go to her place and take a nap.
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@sallypup (57944)
• Centralia, Washington
21 Jul 17
@GardenGerty I've never had that kind of sisterly closeness. Congrats.
@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
21 Jul 17
Yes, it was good, and calm, and not rushed for anything.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Jul 17
Nice that you enjoyed a successful day.
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
20 Jul 17
I think any day I get up and dressed is probably successful for me.
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