It's Going To Be A Busy Day

Today is going to be a very busy day - even busier than usual for my "day off". The washer is already filled with clothes, just waiting for my  gym clothes to be added before being started. I'll have 2-3 additional loads after this one is complete. I have grocery and sundry shopping that has to be done, and I need to fill out, scan and email a cancellation form for my old health insurance policy to the appropriate company. You would think, since the company is the same, only the policy has changed, that it would be a simply flip-over. Apparently not. So I'm still getting billed for two different policies, even though one is no longer in effect. Sigh --- bureaucracy. 

Bureaucracy can be a sign that your organization
is nearing it's death. Have you ever seen the
"Organizational Life-cycle" curve before? It's
actually pretty interesting to look at. 

Another goal for the day is to get some boxes with books out to Half-Price Books. The books won't do me any good, so I'll pass them on, and if they give me some money for them? All the better. I also have a pile of old clothing to donate to Goodwill, while I'm out and about. I'd like to clear out my entryway for a while, at least until the next batch of books to be donated take the space. 

Half Price Books actually rented the space where my store is located
until the early 1990's. At that time time they were still a young
corporation. They've grown a lot since then and have locations
all over the Twin Cities and possibly the nation. 

Tomorrow will be my first day in the swimming pool since March 21st, so I'm going to make sure I have everything ready for the switch over. It's been a while since I've had to put together a swimming kit, so I'll make sure everything is ready to go. I generally put my kit together the night before so that I have everything at hand in the morning, but I carry different things for water vs land exercises. I also have to charge my underwater iPod so that it's ready for tomorrow's swim as well. 

My mesh bag carries my flippers and paddles and other things
that I don't want to carry in my dry pack with my clothing. I haven't
had to carry my mesh bag with me for two months. I hope I
don't forget important things tomorrow. 

I'll also have a chance to catch up with Aearwen. Last week's chat had to be cancelled because of my final tattoo appointment, but I'm back on track now. It amazes me that we can touch base for so many years, be good friends, sisters in many respects, and that we have never met in person. Sometimes people click like that and it's a totally wonderful thing. 

Do you have a friend who is your sister from
another mother? I've been fortunate in my life. I have
several friends who are that close and who I
cherish that much. Aearwen is one of those friends. 

So, it's looking like it will be a busy day. I guess I won't be lazing around, munching on chips and drinking tea. That's just as well. Have a great Wednesday and I'll return tomorrow!