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Oh crud. I thought that I registered for New Year's Eve 2025 in Paris, but I registered for this year. (I midread the "2025" in the description.) That won't work. I just canceled it and need to wait until the New Year's trip for 2025 posts on their Web site. Did I say crud? That cost me some money. Oh well.

I forgot to mention yesterday that the handyman for my mom’s house wanted to order the new garage door, so I sent the invoice to the trust. He’s going to come up with an estimate for fixing the back of the garage. He said that he can hire landscapers to rake the lawn after the estate sale, and he could clean out the pond. Awesome. One less thing to keep in my mind.

I was pleased with myself last night. I did a bunch of tidying and chores before going to bed. I need to allow myself a half-hour before I go to bed for tidying, etc. If I get in the habit now, I can carry it over to the new house. But I'm tired this morning and really want a nap.

I found a couple of good articles on choosing fish for an aquarium. I'd like a 55-gallon tank if it'll fit. I received my aquarium books. It occurred to me that there probably was a Reddit for tropical fish, and I joined it. I already have a question. Hmm. Now I’m thinking two aquariums, one for downstairs under the stairs and one for upstairs.

Now I’m thinking that I could put some of my exercise equipment upstairs in the new house. It’s a fairly large space. And I’d have no excuse not to exercise after work.

I was about to take my lunchtime nap and I was putzing around and pouring soda. Mimi emitted a cranky MEOW! Get into bed and snuggle, Mommy! Zara's new spot is on the rocking chair in the living room. I was debating whether to take it, and I guess that I will. Zara still likes cherry turnovers. I was eating one, and she jumped up, and I gave her a little piece of the pastry part, which she gobbled right down. Silly cat :) I ordered two new litter boxes with high sides. Mimi has been pooping in the TV room, and it occurred to me that I should put a litter box in there. And Zara flings litter like she's throwing a shotput, so I thought that the high sides might help.

I also am putting Vancouver on the possible list for 2025. I've wanted to go there for a long time, and Mom's friend Kate said that I could stay with her at her place on Vancouver Island. But I might need to go over Spring Break, which makes me think that Charleston/Savannah might be the best place for that time of year. I'll be out of school the second half of May too, but we add new libraries to our consortium at work during that time of year.

I'm tired, and Mimi is telling me to come up to bed, so I'll get up early to do stuff. I need to do some tidying and packing.

I skipped my next BistroMD delivery because I'm not dieting right now. I wish that there was a way to pause the subscription.

We're keeping the same time for Italian, so it'll be at 1 PM for me. That's good because I had a tough time getting moving today.

I had real problems with Italian tripping over words. Also, my headphones weren't working.

I watched a webinar about a new piano method for rock and blues piano. It's kind of what I want to learn (it includes how to accompany yourself singing and how to transpose), but I don't have the money right now. You can buy a course at a time though. One of the pieces that I've wanted to learn for a long time is "Great Balls of Fire," and it's in Course 3.

I'm mulling over getting one of my bookcases out of storage, but I also want to take a nap. And oh, it's supposed to rain too. Maybe I could go get the bookcase during the week. It looks like Walmart is still selling them, which is good.

Zara is sitting on my lap with her head buried in my arm. Very cute. I want to go to the car and get my music books though. I swear that she can read my mind sometimes because she got off of me.

I brought some books in from the car. I found some of my "easy" classical piano pieces books. I went to sell some books on Amazon. However, they wanted a new credit card number, which I entered, but it's taking some time to update. They say that it could take up to 48 hours. Bah. Nap time. I'm also finding some books to sell on my bookshelves too. Cull those books!

I signed up for a "Guitar Pass" as well as my "Piano Pass" on Lessonface. Group guitar lessons on Wednesday and Friday. I found a guitar instructor whom I'd like to study under eventually. She taught herself classical guitar!

I'm scheduled to get the stimulus payment on Wednesday.

I took a nap set until 9 and woke up at almost 11 instead. I need to feed the cats (done) and eat (done) and practice voice (done, but only a half-hour, but that wiped me out) and piano (done). And take out the garbage (done). Mimi thinks that I'm calling her when I sing.

I found a habit tracker that will remind you to do things, so I'm trying it out.

I've been tired all day. But I got my tired butt to the gym today. Go me. I get a gold star. (Literally--I have some stars and dots to put on a calendar when I do a habit that I'm changing.) I walked a mile on the treadmill and did some leg work on the machines. I wish they wouldn't blast music, however. I was trying to listen to an audiobook, and was hearing only part of it. Anyway, I'll turn myself into SuperHiker yet! It's a start!

Zara is being Miss Hissy Face right now. I was trying to get a notebook and my cell phone from the bed before I left for work, and she smacked me. It was starting to be a replay of when she scratched me. This time I was smart, and threw a light blanket over her. She disentangled herself from the blanket and did move away, but not before giving me a loud hiss. (By the way, the scratches are healing well.)

I'm interested in the audiobook (The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage), so I'm going to do some cleaning while listening to it. (See, it's changing my habits already!) But I better go talk to Harlee first because she's being very vocal. And loud.