Full day - in my way :)

I always know I will wake up with a busy mind the day after my monthly massage.  Active dream night.  Lots to ponder.  THEN I wake up with SS notification about "my" 3.2% "raise".  Of course not intel from MC and their increase in their charge...we will see if I make real $ progress.  It always aggravates me that I have to pay to NOT play in this case.  I looked cost I incurred with my ear wax removal over the life of it post medicare.  I have spent $250+ over the lifetime of my coverage.  The gov't did pay for my two vaccine shots.  That was the end of that - late Feb 2021, March 2021.  I think you can feel the angst in my mind when I talk about this.  Also woke up with a notice about a stock I own Brookfield Corp.  I have to go online and check that out today for action required.  I am not sure what I should be doing. Always something.

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Reinsurance (NYSE, TSX: BNRE) today announced that it has formally commenced its previously announced offer (the “Offer”) whereby holders of Class A Limited Voting Shares (“BN Shares”) of Brookfield Corporation (NYSE, TSX: BN) have the opportunity to voluntarily exchange up to 40,000,000 BN Shares for newly-issued Brookfield Reinsurance Shares1 on a one-for-one basis.

Yesterday morning's listening - WBD, BTV (Mars enters Scorpio), and finishing listening to the latest Lex Fridman...Jared Kushner - 3 hours, 48 minutes, 38 seconds of it.  Some recorded on Oct 5, and a segment that Lex circled back for on Oct 9.  Talk about going outside my comfort zone...  Post listening I was off to meet a former co worker for a walk and she had a "counter" - post walk report 11,000 steps, 4.5 miles.  I am not in tune with those step counts, but that is an interesting fact if it is true as she and I walked HALF of my Sunday walk to Unionville...guess I do cover some ground on my daily walks.  Then I walked to the library to "restock" after finishing Grohl book (LOVED it).  The Way of the Bear by Anne Hillerman in honor of my being so taken by the Jingle Dress Project.  And then totally down a non-thinking road - The Beach at Summerly by Beatriz Williams.  Started Bear this a.m.  Walked from library to massage, then walked home.  Talked to sister #4.  Might be headed there next week to address lawn furniture to shed and move living room furniture around to pre op configuration.  Still some discomfort in stomach, bending, something on her leg.  Not comfortable for me hearing about lingering issues.  I am a lucky gal!!!  Also talked a bit about what might be overshooting as to travel in November.  Sounds like sister #1 has overbooked for Thanksgiving.  Daughter, her gentleman caller and his parents coming east from CA...  Also heard from TX friend.  Looks like she lands here on Oct 31.  Her DIL's shower in NJ is Nov 4.  Then back to TX to head back to MX.  Yikes.  Reminds me of my stick in the mud approach of having a full day without ever getting in a car.  :)  Oh, and got electric bill $89.49.  Seems high for what I do NOT use.  Oh well.  

Today - up late.  Did not get on the machine until 6:30 a.m.  Plan is to see if family friend and her grandson get to the library morning program and want to take a quick spin before I head off for my regular Friday route.  So I have until 10:30 a.m. to sort that out.  :)  Besides walk and Brookfield, no other plan pieces as we speak.  

Money matters of one sort or another will be high on your agenda today and over the weekend but don’t let that stop you having a good time. Tomorrow’s eclipse in your sign is a cosmic invitation to throw off self-restraint and paint the town red.

Too much to do around the house could have you running around like crazy. You may need to make a lot of calls, see too many people, or execute some rather tedious paperwork. This could have your nerves on edge by midafternoon, so take a few minutes for yourself every two hours or so. Step outside in the fresh air. This will calm you and help you stay sane.

Mars and Saturn share a supportive connection this morning, dear Libra, asking you to invest in your best self through healthy choices and wellness practices. This cosmic climate is perfect for bringing more structure to your routines. It is a good time to consider how meal planning, earlier bedtimes, and better scheduling can improve your overall functionality. Meanwhile, the moon continues its journey through your sign, turning on the light behind your eyes. However, you should stay on guard for people who might drain your energy or are jealous of your popularity later tonight when Luna and Jupiter form an unbalanced aspect.

Eclipse...I will put my seat belt on tomorrow.  :)  No problem getting myself outside any day.  :)  Don't have to worry about people being jealous of my lifestyle...as my sisters say - "nobody would want Anne's life" - but I have to admit Anne is fine.  :)  But I think that planning and routine is not in my "to-do bucket.  :)  Here we go for today leading in to the weekend.  Next DC is Sunday and then it is the
3rd week of the month so one or two a day for all the week except Friday. Sunday 1, Monday 1, Tuesday 2, Wed 1, Thursday 1, Friday 0, Saturday 1 plus walk and talk book club, Sunday the 22nd-2.  :)  Have "buy a calendar" on Tuesday as part of my Shoprite run.  May have to swing by OSJL for that.  Need to get the desk calendar for Jan 2023-Dec 2024.  

Have a good Friday. (Just noticed it was Eclipse time AND Friday the 13th. Again buckle my seat belt)  Feels good to me so far.  Even though it is 7:12 a.m. and I am still on the coffee course of my morning meal.  :)