The Adventures of Julie and Bella 2025

What a Day!

Whew… what. a. day. 😅

Today was supposed to be a quick trip to take my dad to the eye doctor since he needed a driver after some testing. So off we went—only to arrive and find out the doctor had been out sick for three days and they needed to reschedule. Um… excuse me?! No phone call? No heads-up? How many other people took off work or arranged transportation just to be told at the door that it was canceled? Rude. Just plain rude. 😤

After that little detour to nowhere, I took my mom into Aldi for a quick grocery run. I was especially excited because my Aldi has been out of cottage cheese for over two months (yes, TWO!). So you better believe I stocked up like it was gold. 😂 Then we grabbed lunch and swung by Walmart—where I accidentally dropped $39 on a new garden hose. This one better be the hose of all hoses! 🙄 Oh, and the cutest little pillow somehow jumped into my mom’s cart… and magically ended up coming home with me. Funny how that happens. 😏🛒🧸

Once we got back to my parents’ house, I helped my dad harvest his first three peppers—he was so proud! 🌶️ And honestly, I was a little jealous when I saw he already has cucumbers coming in. I hope mine start growing soon!

Unfortunately, my stitches were really bothering me all day. They’ve been giving me trouble since my procedure last week. My parents said the area looked red and felt warm, so I called the doctor while driving home. They had me come in at 4:15, and thankfully the doctor said everything looks okay, but it appears I had a reaction to the cream they used. Just in case, I’m now on antibiotics 4 times a day for the next 7 days. 😩 The pain is no joke—I can’t seem to get comfy at all. Still have another week before the stitches come out, so fingers crossed it eases up soon!

To end the day on a sweeter note, Bella and I headed out to pick up my meds and made our annual stop at the BOX for an iced coffee to support Camp Day! Bella, of course, insisted on her donut 🍩—it’s tradition after all. We’ve gone every year, and I wasn’t about to let this one slip by.

Now we’re both curled up trying to get cozy, and I’m finally diving into my book. I didn’t get much reading time today, but we made it through. Here’s hoping tomorrow is a little less… eventful.

💛 Until next time…