“70 for 70”: Weekly Report Seven

As some of you know, I embarked on my “70 for 70” activities on the ramp-up to my 70th birthday on June 13, so this is my seventh Weekly Report on those activities. Please read the previous and upcoming posts for details on each week’s activities.

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July 26
Babysat for my granddaughter again today (LOVING THIS) so my DIL could attend her online work meeting.

July 27
When I did my laundry this morning, I also did the “house” laundry, since my housemate is not here much these weeks due to work and personal travel commitments. Also, hard-boiled some eggs for her to take “on the go,” as she loves to do.

July 28
Made a lot of marinated veggie salad for me and my housemate (she really likes this) for the week (cukes, tomatoes, red onions, homemade dressing). I may bring some on Monday to my medical appointment to share with the office people, since she is going to be out of town again Thursday – Saturday.

July 29
Had a housing application paperwork meeting with an assistant housing manager of a large, all-ages, low-income apartment complex in a terrible location that has openings for vacant studios that are a lot larger than the one I might get in Pike Place.
However, I probably won’t live there, mostly because it’s unwalkable (very steep hills all around it), too close to the freeway (polluted, noisy), and has many very unstable people living there.
But, she was quite helpful and very nice.
Brought her some dark chocolate with nuts because “doing paperwork should be sweet.” She was very pleased.

July 30
First full appointment (cleaning, x-rays, exam) at dental clinic (couldn’t find a dentist who took my insurance). Students do almost everything and it all takes longer, but very inexpensive and not far away. Lucky they exist here, or I’d have no dental care at all.
Complimented and thanked each student, giving them positive and constructive feedback as much as I could along the way. They seemed pleased.

July 31
Went to babysit my granddaughter today since I can’t come Friday due to doctor’s appointment and DIL invited me to come today.

August 1