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My heart goes out to the folks in Puerto Rico and eastern Canada. Hurricane Fiona hammered both places. Poor Puerto Rico is still trying to recover from Maria.
Tropical Storm Ian is near Jamaica and headed for the Gulf. It's predicted to strengthen to a major hurricane before it makes landfall in the States. I don't know why, but Ian has me spooked. I stock up on hurricane supplies at the start of the season so that's not a problem. (Side note - I did my weekly grocery shopping Friday. People were stripping the shelves of water and TP.)
I picked up things that could blow around from the yard yesterday. Still need to bring in my hanging plants, but am watching to see if the storm heads this way before I do. I have 28 hanging plants in the yard. Would rather not have haul them in if I don't have to.
Inspire of all that I'm still spooked. I've lived hear long enough to know how to prepare and I have. Still.... Actually, typing this out I think I've figured out what has me worried. I live in a double wide mobile. I have no place to evacuate to. I sold my mom's house where I used to go. Second choice was my friend's family home. No longer an option since she died. Six cats and a 75 pound dog rules out a shelter or hotel. Before anyone suggests it, there is no way in Hades I would evacuate and leave the critters behind.
Okay, time to use self-care. I have, or will, taken care of everything I can control. I have absolutely no control over the path of the storm. Lack of control is a major trigger for me. Going to keep reminding myself to focus on what I can control and try not to freak about what I can't.
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