These two were easy to do. I then went to cancel her land line but found out that the Internet comes with the land line. I wanted to keep the internet so, I had to fill a gazillion forms with the same info over and over again so that, they can transfer the title to me. It will get processed for a few days and when the transfer is finalized, I will cancel the landline and keep the Internet.
As I was finishing my errands, a former colleague and a good friend called me and we decided to go to a Starbucks. I haven't been in one since February or may be even January. We sat outside away from a few people who were also there.
We chatted for about an hour and a half and then on the way home, I just went into a grocery store to grab something for dinner. I will make sandwiches for tomorrow for the road. I also got gas so that, I can just get in my car and not stop till I get home.
I intend to do a grocery shopping once I am back in Istanbul and just keep at home for a while.
As I was filling out the dreadful forms today, I have realized that it has exactly been 2 months since mom passed. Between her 77 day ICU ordeal at the hospital and the shelter-in-place orders I do not think I know what hit us. It is just a blur and the void inside of me is still huge.
What a year this is...
I must go pack up my little suitcase, organize the paperwork, make the sandwiches and just be ready to hit the road tomorrow. I was planning to wash my sheets but, I will just place them in the washer. Sister can take care of that when she comes back here. Hanging up laundry for three weeks to a month does not make any sense. It will only collect dust.
This is a difficult road we are walking. Glad you were able to break up the path with a visit and coffee.
ReplyDeleteVery true Anne. Whenever I feel sad upon reflecting over what happened, I think of you too. I now realize that having a family of my own would have helped as I read about yours. Well, it wasn't meant to be for me. I wish all the best, lots of love and health to you and yours.
DeleteHello T'Pol! Thank you for your note and for thinking of me. I'm doing fine - just been a bit unmotivated to blog, that's all. Focusing on other things at the moment, but hope you are doing well. Hope to be back soon, though! XX
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are doing OK. Miss your posts.
DeleteYou are keeping busy. I hope you had a good drive home. Take good care.
ReplyDeleteA good but a long drive home. I am so tired now. Have a good weekend Jan
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