Thurs 23 Jul

Get to go in to work a bit later today, not til 9:30, though straight to Bootstrap after. Starting to feel the cumulative tired of the week already, and still have steady activity until next week Friday. Pia's dinner last night was very nice, about 20 folks, most of whom I already knew. We all talked about how we knew Pia and how she had influenced our lives. Food at Amber Grill was pretty good too. Food: 7:55 am 60 g raspberry kringle, 101 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Wed 22 Jul

Enjoyed visiting with James yesterday. This evening is the farewell dinner for Pia at Amber Grill. I work til 5:15 so I'll be a tad late with walking home to get the car, but Janet knows I'll be coming. Managed to enter my hours worked through yesterday on Workday without too much grief. Food: 7:55 am 58 g raspberry kringle, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 21 Jul

James is going to stop by this afternoon for a visit. Will be nice to have some time to talk with him since he was quite spread out at the reception after the concert. I work a morning shift today, 8-12:30. Settling in to the rhythm of the week now at the store, so much quieter. Had a chance to chat with Grazzia yesterday and get to know her a bit. Food: 6:20 am 103 g raspberry kringle, 106 g blackberries, Dolce Gusto cafe au lait

Mon 20 Jul

Off to an 8 am shift today, and tomorrow as well. Other days vary from afternoon shifts to later morning times. Today should just be selling as hopefully all items are out and appropriately priced. I was able to pull up the finalized schedule on Leo's laptop and take a picture with my phone, so I believe I have the accurate hours now. I will stop bugging all and sundry to send me the schedule and just accept that this is a fairly unprofessional year. Food: 6:25 am 60 g raspberry kringle, 103 g blackberries, Dolce Gusto coffee

Sun 19 Jul

First day of Institute today. Hopefully Grazzia and Leo got the store whipped into shape last night as it wasn't public-ready when I left at 3:30 pm. Yesterday was a little frustrating as Grazzia had to play for a wedding in Green Bay and was only there briefly to talk with Leo. Caleb spent most of his time playing with the cash register like it was a vintage video game. Leo was not particularly directive, nor active in setting things up. I was still a bit miffed that they didn't tell me they weren't starting til 10, so I sat in the lobby for an hour (for which I don't imagine I can bill). I would much have preferred to come at 10 myself. Food: 7:50 am 63 g raspberry kringle, 103 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Sat 18 Jul

Today I am a working girl again, for about two weeks. Long shift today from 9-3:30, afternoon shift tomorrow, and every day next week. Saturday off to go to Madison to work out with Laura and errand, then a full week the following week. Food: 7:50 am 102 g rhubarb coffee cake, 102 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Fri 17 Jul

Smoke looks a little less orange today, hopefully dissipating by noon but I'm not holding my breath. (Or rather, I am!) I seriously crave a breath of fresh air. Laura was up yesterday for James' concert, and she said the air quality was even worse in Madison. Her new office building has an a/c system that only uses outside air, so she got an email that the building had a haze inside as well. She was glad she came up and worked at the SentryWorld library lounge where she had quiet and a pretty atmosphere. Concert was great, and it was fun to see James again. Learned that he has been living in Arizona again since covid. A reminder of how far apart we have come that I had no idea he had moved from Pennsylvania. Food: 7:55 am 78 g rhubarb coffee cake, 102 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder