Coffee Talk

Let's catch up over coffee! What are you having? I've got my usual Dunkin' with a scoop of GLG collagen and a splash of half and half. We tried to buy some Colectivo last weekend in Madison but the line was too long. Sigh...

What would you tell me over coffee?

If we were having coffee... I'd tell you that a few weeks ago, I got my 2d covid booster. I was well overdue, but I was dragging my feet on getting it. I had a strong reaction after my 1st booster, so I was dreading this one. Yes, I did have another 24 hours of yuck after getting booster #2, but I took tylenol and was able to go to work. While there are no guarantees that I won't get Covid, all signs indicate that being boosted prevents complications and long-Covid. Since I'm exposed frequently at work, it was the right thing to do.

Sure, why not? And yes, I see the typo

If we were having coffee... I'd tell you that while we were in Alabama for the wedding, Cocoa stayed in Madison with my youngest. When he was at work, his girlfriend took care of her. It sounds like she had a good time there and seemed fine when we got home. She was very happy to see us, though!

On the Memorial Union Terrace, wearing her Badgers jersey

If we were having coffee, I'd tell you to never use Booking.com to make travel reservations. When we arrived at our hotel in Birmingham, there was no record of our reservation. I called Booking.com and was told that they would send an email to the hotel and I'd have to wait until they heard back. Umm, no...I put the guy on speaker so he could speak to the hotel manager. Long story short, the rep had no idea what to do and I had to book another room through the hotel and am still waiting to get my money back from Booking.com. I've filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (along with thousands of others) and filed a dispute with my credit card. The rep there told me I was the second person to do so that day. The worst thing about all of this is that I didn't realize I was booking the room through them--their website masquerades as the hotel! How this is allowed, I have no idea. Anyways, stay tuned...

If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that on the advice of my husband, I put my large pots of succulents outside a few weeks ago. I was concerned about that early heat wave that we had, but he assured me they'd be fine. I should have listened to my gut because they were NOT fine. They are still alive, but they are looking a little stressed. They all dropped leaves and are drooping. Kind of a metaphor for how we are all feeling right now, lol. Here's to hoping my succulents and all of us are feeling stronger in the days ahead.

My sad succulents

If we were having coffee, I'd ask you if you have seen Maverick, the sequel to Top Gun. The hubs rarely wants to go to the movies, but we're going on Monday to the local IMAX to see it. I'm so excited. I've heard that it's so good. 

What would you tell me over coffee? Covid boosters anyone? Have you ever used Booking.com to make a reservation? Any advice for my poor succulents? Have you seen Maverick?

I'm linking up with Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date and with the ladies of Fit Five Friday:  Darlene, Michelle, Renee, Jenn, and Zenaida.