The big event went off without a hitch. I believe I figured out why my friends chose to meet up at the restaurant and not at their house. Their dog suffered a stroke last week. She is making progress. I was surprised that the dog isn’t on aspirin or some form of a blood thinner. Such a sweet dog. Her life started off rough as she was part of the show dog world and was abused. They rescued her from that. When they got her she was in kidney failure. I believe they said she was 13 years old. Not terribly old for a dog. I hope she pulls through and makes a great recovery. She forgot everything how to eat, go to the bathroom, walk it was quite a mess but everything has come back. She just doesn’t navigate stairs. I didn’t get an invite to Christmas Dinner not sure if one will be coming or not. I won’t force the issue.
I got to take home all of the food this year. I threw out the Maggiano’s Salad and the Creamed Spinach because those are things I don’t like. I am not wild about hot ham either but I ate it. Everything is gone but part of one pasta side and some Cesar Salad. Putting everything away last night I was still hungry when I got home so I finished off the whole thing of Spaghetti with a Meatball. No one touched it and it was mine. I was kind of wishing I had some of that today. I have stuffed myself very well and hope that I can get used to going back to “normal”.
My internal calendar is all messed up feels like Saturday but it’s only Friday. I certainly don’t want to rush things.
I haven’t used the computer since I left work early on Wednesday. Seems foreign to me but it was nice to have a break.
AT&T opened up all of the premium channels for the weekend so there is plenty to watch but most of it I am not interested in. I have exhausted my choices on Amazon and Netflix. I found and watched an entire new series on Netflix called Shot in the Dark. It’s about stringers. That is a fancy name for a camera guy. They have cars all decked out with scanners, what have to be upgraded engines and a spotlight. They all drive very fast because it’s a competitive business. Based in LA they cover stories and sell them to the networks, if they buy them and make the news then they get paid. It’s very neat and they get all of the good stuff. I came away with a crush on Zak. He’s a smart guy who uses the gift of gab and some charm to his advantage. If your looking for a new series and like adrenaline as well as drama this is the series for you. I wish they would have included more episodes because it ended as all series do on a cliff hanger. I fucking hate that.
Today I watched Beach Rats. Cost me $5.99 and it was interesting. I thought there would be more sex and more nudity but it was an interesting story. I am glad I was patient and waited to rent it versus just outright buying it. Not something that I want to own but renting it was fine.
I got the vacuum hose changed and it was quite simple. I hooked up the new phone I bought Wednesday when I got home from work, it was a bargain and fills a void. The personal massager I got for myself looks great and its functional. However, the charging port is just plastic there is no metal and I fail to see how it will charge. I tried to drain the battery but there is a safety feature built in that allows it to run for 30 minutes, then it shuts off. I want to drain it and try to charge it back up, that is the only way I can prove or disprove if it will work. I’ve got until the end of January to return it. I don’t mind keeping it and using it if it will take a charge but otherwise, I want my money back.
I have spent a boat load of time with the kids, we are to the point where we are getting on each others nerves. They of course still love me and I love them but I need a little time away. I have to grab cat food for them tomorrow as well as litter. Then there is food for me. I am going out for breakfast and need to check the mail. Not a lot going for a Saturday. Extra patrol is out on the interstate and that makes me want to stay off of it. Too many crazy people out there.
It’s been enjoyable to take a nap, sleep in and do what I want. I really didn’t like having extra time on my hands after the meal yesterday but it was nice. I was a little down but I realize my friends have their own lives as well. I’m still here and kicking.
It was a close call for me when I decided to power up my iPad and I had problems remembering what I used for the PIN. Thankfully after several tries it finally came back to me.
Listened to the news and I didn’t hear about any loss of life or injuries as a result of black Friday, which is kind of refreshing. I hope people got their bargains, I know there were plenty of them out there. It’s just not worth it to me to risk life and limb just to get a bargain. Sure I like saving money as much as the next person but I value my safety more than the sale.
I have been in my support group and passed on some advice, that feels so good. I really wish I would have found this group sooner.
No word from my brother, not a text, an email or phone call. Not terribly surprised. I am more of the keep in touch type person. I don’t know how long it will be and/or if he will call me. He’s more interested in his life and that bimbo than he is me, which in some ways I understand.
Holiday letters went in the mail on Thursday so they should be arriving next week for most folks. I am interested who I will hear from as I sent them to a wide variety of people. I am sure that the days ahead will also bring cards from one or two people that I didn’t expect to hear from. Holidays would be easier if there was someone special in my life, in fact that is what I want for the holidays but not sure that will come true.
Meanwhile I reflect on all of the many things that I have in my life today … a house, a nice car, my kids, health, knowledge, an awesome and well paying job (there is always room for more money), freedom and friends. None of which I am willing to part with. It’s been a hell of a year losing a friend at the start of the year, a co-worker over the summer and my mom last month. The year isn’t over with yet but I certainly hope the loss part is.
Cheers to the weekend. More rest, relaxing and great food ahead. Mixed in with some chores I am not making the progress I had hoped for but then again the weekend isn’t over with yet.
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