MySpace-July 13, 2010-A Vet's Day Off

I haven’t had very many days off. I’ve had a Saturday or two off-one where I still ended up going in for a dystocia and one just this past weekend because Jackie and Casey were coming into town. Today was my first scheduled day off. I made the best of it.

Jackie and Casey were still here in the morning and we went to breakfast before they had to leave. Once they left, I was to  make my list of errands but instead took a short nap on the couch watching The Golden Girls and I Love Lucy. Then I made my list and left the house just after noon-once I had put some chicken in the crockpot.

So this is what I did today---

Went to the bank where I deposited my paycheck, changed my email address, got some cash and was given a reusable grocery bag.

Bought 10 borough bags. $38! Seriously, we pay for trash service by the bag. I have to remember to put out the trash tonight since Joe wasn’t able to before leaving for work.

Dropped off a shirt at the dry cleaners. I have to remember to pick it up tomorrow after 6pm.

Went to Jo Ann’s which is in the most ghetto ‘mall’ ever. The ‘mall’ consists of a Bon-Ton department store, Jo  Ann’s,  a sporting goods store, a Radio Shack, a Quizno’s, Kay Jewelers and Bath and Body Works. BBW confuses me because I’ve always considered it a place that is only in nicer malls. It seems to me that it took South County mall a long time to get one. Anyway, I bought two pillows that were 50% off so I can cover them. I figured that would be cheaper than having to make and stuff my own. Some very cute lightweight tweed was 90% off and I got enough to make a dress. I really need to start sewing again. Always lots of projects going on.

Then to Old Navy for some flip flops and discounted jeans, Pier One to browse at chairs and wall decorations but not get anything, Target for a shower curtain and bath mat (I’m trying to make the bathroom lighter than it was with the black mat and curtain) and PetSmart for some poo bags.

Then finally (well not really) to Wal-Mart. I had a few things to pick up but more importantly had to get my oil changed, a prescription switched over and filled and some photos printed. I was getting bored with waiting on the prescription so left it-Joe went and got it for me later. Anyway, before I got bored with waiting I did that Dr. Scholl’s foot testing thing and found out that I have low arches and carry high pressure in my feet. I could have told you that. The insoles they recommend are $50! That’s how they can pay for everyone using their little mapping thing. I also took my blood pressure-109 over 67. I’ve always had low blood pressure. I wonder what it is when I am stressed at work?

On my way home, I stopped at Rite Aid for something, which they didn’t have and then went to AgWay for some Tingley rubber boots which they didn’t have even though online, I was told they would. Randomly AgWay did have some pets for sale. Eventually, I’ll get my slip on rubber boots.

Once home, I made a chicken biscuit bake and set up an appointment to have my car inspected. I bought some books from Barnes and Noble about large animal surgery and wedding planning and ordered some pictures online to replace the ones that have blue spots on them. Now I’m watching The Tudors and writing this blog. I’ll put out the trash and walk the dogs before going to bed. Probably put up the new shower curtain too.  I’ve been busy. Hope all my day’s off are this productive. I probably should also work on making the days that I work more productive instead of sleeping on the couch.

[EDIT-Orginally published to Blogger on 7/30/11]