My mother called to tell me that she would visit for a certain duration of time.
I was both enthusiastic and terrified. I was enthusiastic because it meant spending time with her and doing some wonderful things. My buddy and I even had a hike planned, however on the other hand, I was terrified a great deal. She was hell-bent on setting me up on dates because she claimed I worked too much and did not have a social life. She was almost right, but I would never admit it. The day she arrived, there was a Heating and A/C equipment worker from property services. He had come for Heating and A/C repair. Before I got the ductless Heating and A/C equipment, my mother had recommended I get a dual fuel system, sort of like the one she upgraded her electric furnace with. Since I lived in warmer weather conditions, the AC equipment worker recommended one that did not require an air duct. It was a great solution since the air conditioning equipment would be far more energy efficient. Also, with such an air conditioning upgrade, I would not have the additional work of sealing the air duct whenever necessary. However, replacing the AC filter was constant to maintain excellent indoor air quality. She met the Heating and A/C equipment worker on the driveway as she was coming in while he was headed to the Heating and A/C equipment business truck. From the window, I saw my mother having a conversation with him, and knowing her, I was pretty certain that it had nothing to do with helping with indoor comfort. A month later, I was seated across the table with the same tech from the local heating equipment pro that my mum thought was beautiful from the few minutes she talked to him on our driveway. My mother could be meddlesome, but I had a fairly relaxing date thanks to her.