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Late this morning, I got a message from the aluminero, the door and window guy, saying his crew had finished their job early and could come right over to do the repairs. I appreciate how quickly I was fit into their schedule. I was a bit frustrated, though, that I did not have cash to pay and would probably have to do a bank run, when I was going to Pilates tonight, across from an ATM, but, thankfully, I was told I could do a bank transfer.

His guys showed up quickly and got right to work. The foreman had come in to tell the two workers what to do and then left for another job. I had no sooner seen him to the gate that the workers already had removed the patio door and were hard at work.

I was able to keep working as they did their thing, especially since Bonita opted to supervise. What happened to my shy girl afraid of strange men?!

An hour and a half later, I had a new window screen and lock, new slider wheels and and a keyed lock on the patio door, and the fixed patio door panel had been reinforced. I was thrilled with the work that was done, which went above and beyond just a repair but was actually improved security. I made the transfer, confirmed I was happy with the work, and shortly thereafter received the itemized bill to submit to my insurance company. I’m glad to have this company in my address book. I may actually have them come back and change all the window locks to the new type they installed on that one window today.

Happy with the beefed up security, I went back to work feeling a tad more relaxed, when I suddenly heard knocking at my exterior office door. I think my heart stopped for a couple of beats! I finally turned to see what was there, just in time to see this adorable guy literally tapping on the glass with his paws, freeze when he saw me, and then run off! Wonder if I could train my iguanas to fight off intruders!

I’m exhausted but still wanted to go to Pilates. I let my trainer know what was going on and she put me through a more gentle routine than usual, although we still found some new muscles I didn’t know I had!

I try not to make a fuss about my birthday — I think adults who do are a bit ridiculous – but I still like to treat myself to cake if I can. So I stopped at Tere Cazola, a bakery specialising in desserts, on my way home. There wasn’t much selection in individual portions left at that hour, so I came home with tres leches cake, which was meh (I’ve tried various versions of it and concede I’m not a fan), but the coffee jello/mousse thing was incredible, so I now know where to go close to home for a truly special and unique treat in the future!

I’m feeling more like myself and grateful that I have just one more big day of work and then I can take a break before my big April work project starts. Oh, and maybe renos as well. Crossing my fingers my guy from last summer is available for a small job! 🙂