I woke up around seven and stayed in bed till about 8:30 am. I heard someone drive off. A car pulled up a while later, and David knocked on my door to ask if I needed anything. They had arranged for a babysitter for Sam, their six-month-old baby, while they were out. I went into the main house to be introduced. David took out a gallon of Oat milk for me and the blender to make my smoothie. Then he went off to work.
It was good to get back to my usual eating routine. I do love routine as my base. I also like some variety, but not as much as some. I know that I will have to include more into my life now.
Dorothy called. She had a miserable cold. She was going to come out and spend time with me here but had to cancel. She was in bed with a strong need for sleep and was glad she hadn't come out. I had thought that if I wasn't traveling on from here, I could have taken care of Sam myself. Watching the twenty-year-old babysitter deal with this baby, I don't know if I could have. I don't have the strength anymore. Dorothy made me feel better and said that it would be a challenge for her too. I don't feel quite so bad. The only problem is, I still haven't gotten to hold Sam. I do make faces at him, and he laughs.
I worked on updating the blog and sending a few out. Then I went for a walk. I managed to get 4,000 steps in where yesterday I only did 2,000 in total for the day. I do love the plant growth on the mainland. Here in Seattle, the style is the English garden: different plants randomly stuck in the ground next to each other. This creates a juxtaposition of a variety of leaf patterns. Love that look! I'm wondering if I can do more of this in Hawaii. Buy something and randomly stick it in the ground. Just see what happens — worth a try.
I went out with David's sweatshirt on under a jacket, wearing socks with crocs. I suspect I looked homeless. The hills here are steep; the one to the side of their house is worse than Hawaii's hills. I took my walking sticks to give me more support. I was somewhat concerned about falling and being left on the ground. I took my phone with me to call a Lyft if I did fall and needed help. Most people, along the way, said hello to me. There was one woman who stared when she saw I was wearing a Yale sweatshirt. I don't know if that weighs more in favor of my being homeless or not.
When I came home, I did some more work on the blog. Then, time for my afternoon nap. Karin and I had dinner alone. Sam was in bed, and David wasn't home from work yet. Wow! She is one good cook. Her food was delicious. I am eating well on my journey.
Karin went to bed right after dinner. She was exhausted and had to be at work by 8:30 for conferences. I stayed in their house rather than going over to the Bnb space because it was more comfortable typing at their dining room table. Then I went to bed.
I had difficulty falling asleep. I was worried about David being out so late. I logically assumed that they had been in touch with each other, and Karin knew he was all right, but I wasn't sure about it in my heart of hearts. I find myself fearful for these kids, all three. Usually, I can anticipate the worst-case scenario without feeling fear. I suspect it's the genetic connection. Although, I had similar feelings for Damon even though there was none of that there.
