I really thought this was going to be the week when I would announce when I was returning to the States. That’s what I get for thinking! I’ve been on pins and needles all week, waiting to find out if I would be able to confirm that I have a companion for the flight. After living in limbo for so long, I finally have a couple of options for people who could fly back to the States with me and the dogs (for a free ticket and a little cash). If the first potential companion doesn’t accept, employing the second may require me to overstay my visa legally or illegally. I’m pursuing an extension of my visa from the French authorities based on force majeure. I’m still waiting on answers, so no plan yet. Maybe next week…
I’ve learned to live in the present …one day at a time…since the beginning of lockdown, and I’ve also tried to completely tune out the annoying questions in my head such as When should I go back to the US? When is it safe? How do I do it? Who will help me? Will I get in trouble? I’m good (probably great) at compartmentalizing, but it’s been a struggle at times.
I’m starting to think maybe France agrees with me! About four years ago, I was diagnosed with slightly elevated blood pressure and the doctor prescribed a low dose medication to correct it. When Covid struck and I read that hypertension was a co-morbidity for the virus, I started paying more attention to taking my medication every day (I was really bad at that) and checking my pressure. I have a blood pressure cuff and my reading has stayed basically he same — not high, but not low, closer to borderline. But since I’ve been checking it in France, it’s been LOW!! I don’t know what the difference is, but…it’s great! I had one thought – maybe it’s lower because I’m not alone.
I don’t have much more to report this week. I’ve been cooking a lot. So, some photos:
Susie's Senior Year Abroad 
I bet you’re on to something with the hypertension relaxing somewhat because you – a social personality – have company.
The table looks inviting. Bonne chance avec les mules.
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Glad to see that kitchen being used. Looks yummy!
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Looks good Susie! I know France agrees with me.
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I am glad you are not alone. I don’t think it is particularly healthy mentally or otherwise.. Good luck with your plans to get home. Sounds like you have another adopted country to visit now! You need to get home so you can go back!
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i am enchanted by the pics of your surroundings. i think you should stay there if you can and continue to enjoy it. but might consider getting an a/c if still without. probably safer there than here considering the administration’s failure to lead and help the rest of the country. but if you can get a doggie mule, i might risk it and get home. like ellen said, gives you some place to return to when this virus is resolved and we can all return to normal.
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