I’m writing this on Thursday, March 4, 2021 — my 62nd birthday.
Wanted to get this done and queued just because I don’t know what Saturday will bring. First of all, I’ve got my second Moderna shot scheduled for today here at my retirement community. I’ve heard the second shot can pack a wallop so figured I’d at least get something on paper in pixels. Pretty much cleared the decks of everything but continuing to work on taxes, and probably some video gaming.
Speaking of taxes, I’m just waiting on one more 1099-R and I’ll have everything I need. I was missing the forms for the portion of last year that my husband was still alive; a quick conversation with Payroll at his former employer (where his pension comes from), a form I filled out and emailed back, and I had them by the end of the day. The other one from where the inherited IRA is should take about 3-6 business days, so since I finally got hold of them last Friday I hopefully will have by the weekend. Fortunately this is the one year that things will be this complex; next year, everything is in my name and will be a lot simpler.
Medically things seem to be stable. Had my first ever bone density scan yesterday; it had been ordered by my endocrinologist when I had issues with an overactive thyroid that have since resolved on their own (thinking that stress may have been a factor, as it was when I was dealing with the aftermath of my husband’s sudden passing). At my age though, especially past menopause it’s still good to get a baseline. I’ve lost the weight I put on when I moved here to my retirement community (combination of good food and COVID quarantine) so that’s a good sign. Still down over 100 lbs. from my highest weight though still got quite a few to go. Expecting some rain over the weekend which will curtail outdoor activities, but I’ll try and get some walking done inside; one of my friends here took a bad fall and injured her shoulder, so I’ve offered to run a load of towels and underwear for her which’ll get me some extra exercise (need to do my sheets and some clothes this weekend).
Everything else seems to be going as well as can be expected. This is the first birthday I’ve celebrated as a widow, though last year my husband never got out to get a card or present anyway mainly due to COVID. That should have clued me that something was seriously wrong; he loved shopping for cards and trying to find just the right thing for me, even if it was just a gift card to a store I loved. I bought myself a couple of gifts instead — some new tops that are a bit delayed in getting here (donated some I wasn’t happy with), and some sugar-free candy that I’d really wanted.
I’m actually looking forward to Easter in April the most — since all us old folks will have been vaccinated my sister is planning an Easter get-together. Also found out that two of my nieces, both teachers, got their first vaccines last week and should be getting their second in a couple of weeks. I really feel like we’re turning the corner on this pandemic...amazing what competent government can do…
So, how’s life by all of you?