Wednesday Ramblings

 

                                        Midweek Ramblings

It’s finally the middle of the week, and honestly, it’s been a pretty good one so far—even if it feels like it’s dragged its feet getting here.

Monday after work brought an unexpected errand: a trip to the laundromat. Our washing machine has officially stopped working, though thankfully the dryer is still hanging in there. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from the Marlow laundromat since it’s been years since I’d been there, but I was pleasantly surprised. The place was clean, the washers and dryers all appeared to be in good working order, and everything just felt… well cared for.

Even better, when I pulled up, I spotted Cinda—a longtime friend from high school. We spent many hours together back then, and I shared so much time with her and her family through the years. It felt like one of those little gifts life hands you when you least expect it. We got to visit while our laundry washed, which made the time fly by. I was only there about 40 minutes since I didn’t need to dry anything. I know this will be my routine for a while until we can buy a new washer, hopefully sometime in March.

Work-wise, I’ve had a small but important change. I was moved back to a different aisle in the call center recently, and I’ve actually enjoyed it. I sit near Shelby and Madison, with Mindy and Desiree on the other side, so there’s been plenty of chatting between calls. But today, Sherry mentioned that she plans to move us around again in the next few weeks—and I’ll be heading back to my old aisle near Sam.

Odd as it may sound, I really do perform better there. I tend to absorb the emotions of the people around me, for better or worse. Shelby struggles with high anxiety and often talks out loud about things we simply can’t change, and I find that it affects my own mindset. So I’m actually looking forward to the move. I’ve already started cleaning out my file cabinet and clearing off my desk, and I may even switch up my desk décor once I relocate.

Supper tonight was an easy win—we grabbed takeout from the Chinese buffet and brought home all our favorites. There was plenty, which means leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch for both Luther and me. That’s always a bonus.

We’ve also been talking through weekend plans. Saturday, we’ll make sure to go see Lane for his birthday. Brooks’ birthday is the following day, though his party won’t be until next Sunday at Curiosity Avenue in Lawton. I’d really like to stop by before then—either Saturday evening or Sunday morning—with a small gift from Nana and Papa, just to let him know how loved he is.

There are only two workdays left this week, and I am ready for them to be over. It’s been busy—Monday especially, Tuesday not far behind—but today, Wednesday, was thankfully calmer.

I also realized I haven’t read on my Kindle in a couple of days, which is unusual for me. I think I need to download a book that really grabs my attention and pulls me back into reading mode.

Looking ahead to Sunday, grocery shopping is a must. We’re planning a trip to Crest in Norman, and I mentioned to Cherrie that it might be fun to stop by the Oklahoma Museum of Art since admission is free. She didn’t seem too interested, but I’m holding out hope I can talk her into it. I also suggested the Goodwill outlet—just something different, nothing too time-consuming. We’ll see how that goes.

For now, that’s about it. Just a midweek pause, reflecting on small changes, simple plans, and the comfort of knowing the weekend is getting closer.