Thursday, October 5, 2017

Rainy Day Delirium



It’s been a crappy week. I don’t know anyone who would refute that. Between the horrific shootings in Las Vegas and the untimely demise of artist Tom Petty, October has not gotten off to an auspicious start.

Today we are at least getting some much needed rain. Unfortunately for me, I needed to leave fairly early for a dental appointment rather than getting to enjoy the weather on my covered back porch. I left at 9:30, giving myself a little extra time in case of traffic.

And good thing, too. Only upon making one of the last turns toward my destination did I recall that my dentist moved his practice. I drove the rest of the way to confirm my faulty memory and get the new address off a note posted on the door.

Taking off, I was glad to see my arrival would only be about three minutes late according to the Volt’s guidance system. That is until I encountered a detour. With one turn my tardiness approached the ten minute mark. Sitting at a long traffic light I took the opportunity to call and warn the office.

Another good thing. It saved me being embarrassed in front of strangers.

My ten o’clock, October fifth appointment was in 2016. The receptionist didn’t find me having any 2017 fall teeth cleaning scheduled on their roster. That’s baffling. Normally I don’t leave the dental office without scheduling the next bi-yearly appointment.

I drove the rest of the way so at least now I know where I’m going when I leave for my newly scheduled visit next week.

All in all I wasted over an hour driving around in the pouring rain. Another positive is that the downpour continued after I reached the park near my home. Having taken my laptop along this morning for the purpose, I enjoyed some pleasant writing time beneath a shelter. That’s where I typed this, in fact.

Now I’ll go home where Internet connectivity will allow me to post. I’d stay longer to work on my latest story without social media interruption or even just to watch ducks swimming on the nearby picturesque pond. But this wooden picnic bench is feeling mighty hard.

How is your day going?

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14 comments:

  1. Yes, it hasn't been a good week so far. And not a good start of October.

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    1. At least my day started right, seeing clips of young rockers Palaye Royale playing at LA Fashion Week. ~grin~ Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. I have no major complaint for the day (pain, but that's not new), however this year as a whole is going like f***ing dog years. Every week is some new tragedy or horror. And that's not even talking about personal medical shit that I have to deal with. *sigh*

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    1. Oh, I hope you are feeling better today. Pain stinks.

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  3. Oh, no...I'm sorry, Darla. I hope you will consider joining us in my new link-up "Sparks". Every Monday, starting next week. HUGS, my friend. And, Peace.

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    1. Peace to you, too, my dear. I look forward to your new feature.

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  4. Sorry you had a bad day. It has been a bad week in this world too. I hope things improve. XO

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    1. Thank you for the kind word. The day didn't end much better, but I really shouldn't complain compared to what so many people face. Be well!

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  5. So sorry. What a mess of a morning. Weird that you'd remember an appointment from last year, though.

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    1. The appointment card from last year was still on my nightstand, actually. How silly of me. Thanks for the kind word!

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  6. That's a bummer but I can relate, having a dentist office that now has moved twice. I forget every time, being sometimes on internal auto pilot.

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    1. Oh, I go on autopilot all the time. My partner has to regularly ask where I'm going when muscle memory overrides our plans and I head toward the YMCA. ~grin~ Be well!

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  7. Oh Darla, it's days like that where I search for something to make me smile or bust out laughing! But upon my search I usually find something that helps....even on my painful days which by the way I have had 3 good days Enjoy your weekend.

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    1. Hurray for good days! You deserve them. Today I posted about something that gave me a really big grin. Heh... Be well!

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