Today was the neighborhood garage sale. We had very little to get rid of, since we’d already gotten rid of so much before we moved, so we were done by a bit before noon. It’s sunny, but windy, so it’s a bit cool. Still pleasant enough to sit outdoors, though. The pond is slightly clearer, no thanks to the tree guys – I did call have have a little chat about that with the sales rep. The plants are filling in, and the fish are enjoying their environment quite a bit.

I’m tired. I’m wondering if this last side effect of Paxil is something I’ll have to live with for the rest of my life. I lie down for a nap, wake up with a startle almost immediately after dropping off, and my heartbeat is rapid, with the pounding pulse in my chest, neck, and head. I can’t get back to sleep because it’s so uncomfortable. Sometimes I can lie there long enough for it to settle down and fall back to sleep, but this afternoon, it was still going after a half an hour. What a PITA.

So, anyway, we bought lounge chairs yesterday, and a table, to match the four chairs and side tables we already had. The lounge chairs are perfect for sitting by the pond. Because my back is still a problem, I haven’t been able to build the patio, so the ground is a bit sloped. Very uncomfortable in a regular chair, but fine if you can stretch out. I may go back in soon, though, because it’s getting shady over here!