Happy New Year

Yesterday was the longest work day of the entire year for me.  I started at 7:30a and didn’t finish until a little bit after 8p.  As per usual I was elated when the day was done and I could head up to be with the cats and finally relax. 

I was doing really good listening to the scanner, watching TV and waiting for my sleeping medicine to kick in.  I dosed off for a bit and when I woke up it was 15 minutes after midnight.  I shut everything down and hopped into bed.  I was ready!

Thought about going to my friends open house but instead just opted to take the day and stay home.  I had chocolate cake for breakfast with a tall glass of milk.  Diabetic’s delight! I knew the sugar would cause me to crash and head back to bed but it’s what I wanted so I just ate up. 

Watched YouTube when I learned about what happened in New Orleans last night.  That was horrible I don’t get why we can’t have a peaceful holiday.  I hope that these events aren’t omens about what a dumpster fire this year is going to be.  I really don’t look forward to this year but here I am kicking and screaming along for the ride. 

My phone has been quiet for the most part.  I’ve had a couple emails rolls in both personal and work related.  No text messages wishing me Happy New Year or even checking on me to see how I am doing.  While I had hoped something would come in I am not surprised. 

Watched Smokey and The Bandit parts 1 and 2 today, along with I’m Tim the Netflix movie about Avicii and then watched his last show.  That was a tragedy that he took his own life at such a young age, he was very talented.  People are still enjoying his music today, his legacy lives on. 

It’s nice having a day to relax and recharge.  I hope that my body is ready to move tomorrow and that I can make it out of the house.  I am still very much sick but I do feel better.  My appetite is up and down.  As an example I didn’t eat lupper until 3p and that was a Chicken Salad Sandwich from the grocery store.  It’s on Cranberry Walnut Bread and it’s just delicious.  I was skeptical if I’d like it because of the Cranberry’s but that is what makes the sandwich, kind of odd since I don’t care for Cranberry.  In some forms with the right mix it’s surprisingly enjoyable. 

The cats have been working me today for attention as well as enjoying lounging in the little bit of sunlight that we got.  There is a Winter Storm brewing that is supposed to be rolling in by the weekend so might look a little different outside.  If it does come to down I want to be inside rather than out in it.  That’s the best way to enjoy winter weather watching it from indoors. 

Returning to work come Monday is going to suck.  I’ve got a lot of stuff to deal with because it’s the start of a new month, plus everyone will be getting back up to speed and I am sure that with all of that plus being on-call I will be busy again.  I know that there will be the usual BS meetings that I loathe. 

Here’s to enjoying my freedom even though it technically doesn’t start until tomorrow since I am on-call.  I am glad that it’s been a peaceful day and hope that continues so that I can wake up tomorrow morning and turn work email off until Monday.  I’m sure I might be tempted to peek but I am going to do my best to just enjoy my time as work will be there waiting for me when I return. 

How’s the new year going for you?  Glad that you stopped by and I hope that you are well.  Take care.