My daughters have accounts at the same bank where my mom banks. They need to download the credit union’s app and set up their accounts. Unfortunately, Karissa never received her account number, so she will need to call and obtain that information. However, she’s too shy to make the call, even though it’s something she’ll have to handle on her own since the bank likely won’t give me her details.
Karissa did manage to call, and they are still in the process of removing my dad’s name from her account. My mom needs to bring his death certificate to the bank, and then they will reach out to Karissa with her account number and any other necessary details. While Karissa feels a bit frustrated, she understands the situation. On the other hand, Alexis has attempted to call the bank because she’s unable to access the app. They mentioned they would call her back, but I’m not sure what the outcome will be. It seems she is feeling frustrated as well. I wish I could handle this for them, but ultimately, it’s their bank account, and they need to manage it themselves. There is only so much I can do to assist them during this time.
Coding has been quite frustrating for me lately. I’m struggling to grasp what is expected of me regarding this memoize function.
As I mentioned yesterday, my therapy session revolved around my recent trip to California. It felt strange to be back in the Antelope Valley. Los Angeles was good, albeit with heavy traffic, but the Antelope Valley brought up all sorts of unsettling feelings. I found myself experiencing a sense of fear related to my ex. However, I realize I can’t continue living that way; I need to find a way to avoid letting someone dictate my thoughts and emotions. While I felt safe surrounded by family and friends, I know that if I were alone, I’d struggle to be there comfortably. There was a lot of familiarity with the AV. Of course, since I lived there before. It was wonderful to reconnect with familiar sights and spend time with family. Although I’ve never been great with directions, I surprisingly recalled my mom’s address without needing to look it up. We needed GPS to get there since I couldn’t remember how to get to her house. Yet, I couldn’t remember how to reach Kevin’s aunt’s house either. I had to ask Ed for directions, but once I saw the area, some memories came flooding back.
I was genuinely happy to see my mom so pleased to have everyone around. It felt a bit unusual to witness her behaving in such a normal way. I’m not articulating this very well. I’m so accustomed to her being angry that it was refreshing to see her, well, not angry. Remarkably, throughout our visit, she didn’t show any signs of anger or frustration. Even when Tommy and I returned home at 1 a.m. from the game on Friday, I was anxious and worried that a confrontation might arise. But instead, she understood the traffic issues and freeway closures, simply wishing us good night. It was strange but wonderful. She was genuinely nice—no put-downs or snide remarks. I still feel a bit unsettled, but I’m happy. I even called her after the trip to let her know we arrived home safely, and she was pleasant on the phone. It was a brief conversation, which is typical for her since she doesn’t enjoy talking on the phone. Though I felt anxious about making the call, I did it, and it turned out to be a pleasant exchange.
We had a lovely trip; however, it seems Tommy may have picked up something on our way home and is now feeling under the weather. I wonder if the stress he experienced made him more susceptible to getting sick. Stress can indeed affect one’s health, and traveling can sometimes be challenging for him. I’m considering how we can make future trips easier for him. Karissa was quite stressed after the flight to California and wasn’t feeling well that first day. She had ear pain and even threw up at my mom’s house. Both girls were exhausted upon arrival and ended up taking a nap there. Interestingly, my mom and I had the chance to chat, which isn’t something that happens often. My dad has always asked, “Don’t you two ever talk?” So, it was nice to connect with her.
I just had lunch and made myself a simple sandwich—nothing fancy, just something to keep me going. Later, Kel and I will be heading out to pay for more propane gas since our house runs on it. Tommy won’t be practicing tonight; he’s not feeling well, and his saxophone needs some repairs. Perhaps we can take it in this weekend to get it checked out. I also know that we have an oil change scheduled for the car on Saturday.
Kel is on her way home now, and then we’ll head out to the gas company and the store to pick up ingredients for dinner. Tonight, we’re having chicken adobo.
We’ve just returned home after paying for propane and purchasing groceries. I’m now reviewing memoization functions and plan to watch some YouTube videos afterward.
