Another 1st

I was so looking forward to my massage last night.  Muscles all tense and just the thought of a hot rock touching my skin as well as a pair of hands sounded so good.  Work bothered me up until I had only a couple minutes to spare.  Thankfully this place is right around the corner and I made it with a minute to spare.  Both of the doors were locked and no way to get a massage if I can get inside.  I called and then the therapist was at the door unlocking it.  She was finishing up with a client and I got to chatting with that person about their vehicle. 

The therapist was coughing a lot but I didn’t think much of it.  It continued into my massage and it got worse to the point where she became nauseated and barfed.  Needless to say this was the first time a massage ended early because the therapist got sick.  She said that she hadn’t eaten and thought that it what was causing it.  I think she was getting sick – at least she had post nasal drip and that is what made her barf.  She said she felt better afterwards but still she wanted to get home. 

She only charged me for an hour which we barely got in.  I get 30 minutes for free next time and we booked another session for next Friday.  It’s only an hour but I think I will probably need it if next week is anything like this week has been. 

I just got comfy on the table and was starting to relax when she got sick.  Since my back didn’t get what I was expecting I am super sore this morning.  She was digging but hadn’t quite worked out the knots just yet. 

At least I ate supper before I went.  Had a Grilled Cheese as I watched the latest episode of The Pitt.  Damn that’s an easy way to burn an hour.  I love that show but some of it is just too damn real. 

This morning when I woke up I was intent on heading out for breakfast but after a shower I felt like my sugar was crashing.  I instead opted to eat a couple pop-tarts and drink a soda.  That was breakfast.  I wasted time watching TV until I had to leave for my haircut appointment.  Got a free neck shave. 

After that I came back home, got out of my clothes and watched TV.  I watched Yanni Live at the Acropolis.  That took me back down memory lane.  My late spouse introduced me to Yanni.  We went to a couple concerts and I’ve got every CD that he put out, plus a couple video tapes.  His music is enjoyable still to this day.  I enjoy the upbeat songs the most.  Loved seeing the drum solo that Charlie Adams put on.  Wow he can play the drums!  He did that same solo at one of the concerts we went to and seeing as well as hearing it live is way more enjoyable.  Gosh, I sure do miss those good times. 

Eventually, I crawled into bed with Rudy and Mora joined us.  She wanted to cuddle and it didn’t matter that her brother was in the way she just plowed through and plopped so she could be next to daddy.  Rudy was all relaxed so it didn’t phase him at all.  I was tired when I got into bed but woke up a bit just laying there listening to the music play.  When the concert was over I tried to go to sleep but only closed my eyes and tossed a bit.  Wound up getting up and passing out lunch for the kids. 

That’s when I too got hungry but nothing here really appealed to me.  I polished off some chips and had another soda.  Then sat in front of my laptop trying to work on my WIN 11 machine at work.  I eventually locked it up and now need someone to reboot it for me, that probably won’t happen until Monday.  I’ve still got a phantom monitor and it’s causing me some issues.  Once I figure that out I am ready to give that machine a spin to see if I can make it working on it for a couple days.  I’d rather test it out than be forced to move to it and find that something I need wasn’t there.  I think I’ve got everything but nothing like a real world test to prove that out. 

Went out for a Large Fish Sandwich to a sports bar.  I had to wait for a table but not long.  I saw a lady leaving saying she was cold.  I felt fine, that is until I got my table.  They had the AC on full blast and it was chilly so I too was cold.  Didn’t have to wait terribly long for the sandwich to arrive.  it was fresh out of the fryer and damn hot but it tasted so good.  Had fries with it and they weren’t bad.  I could have used some celery salt to improve them.  It was an inexpensive supper and I was stuffed. 

I left and getting on to the freeway I saw a truck that had slid off the ramp and into some trees.  The truck was facing me and there was someone inside that didn’t have the best look on their face.  I was in the flow of traffic and couldn’t stop.  I did the next best thing and flew down the freeway, used a U turn that is reserved for the cops and went back to check on the driver.  I normally don’t stop but something called me to this.  I called 9-1-1 just before I pulled up and they told me that the police had already been out.  About that time the driver was at my passenger door and he told me the same thing.  Well, at least everyone was okay.  The guy was waiting on a tow truck to pull him out.  I went on my way and headed home. 

Then I went to process change at work that I had dreaded.  I did all of the work and then realized it was effective on April 1.  I had to undo all of the work I just did and put everything back because Monday is the 31st.  Then come Monday night I have to re-do my changes.  Damn!  While I was in I saw a couple other issues I could lend a hand on and grabbed them up and took care of them.  Logged off and went up to pass out treats for the cats while I took my laundry up. 

I feel like I am loosing my mind from all of the stress this week.  My hope is that tomorrow will be a more normal day.  At least I will start with breakfast out so I have something in my stomach before I go taking on the day.  Gonna do some surfing here and then head up to make the bed and enjoy an evening with the cats trying to take a break from technology.  I feel like my eyes as well as my brain could both use the rest. 

Hope all is well in your world!

Broken Tooth

Damn Christmas Cookies are going to be the death of me.  I had a couple tonight after dinner, which was left over pizza.  I felt something hard and tried to chew on it but when I looked at it in my hand I thought that looks like part of a tooth.  Sure enough it was!  My lower left tooth all the way in the back, the middle just broke off.  There are two jagged edges.  Right now I don’t feel any pain so as long as things continue in that manner I will just leave this alone and save it until January when I go back to see the dentist.  I have the part of the tooth that broke, not sure that they can do anything with it but I like to leave my options open. 

Stupid Eye Doctor sent me another bill now my account is 61-90 days past due.  I am so scared, not!  I think this probably crossed in the mail with my letter so I am not doing anything, just waiting it out.  I asked for a detailed itemized bill.  I mean I don’t have a problem with paying them but it would be like me sending them a bill saying hey you owe me $200.  Why?  Because I said so.  Yeah that logic doesn’t work for me.  I have to know exactly what I am paying for and why this price is different than what I was quoted back in September. 

Almost got hit tonight by an over aggressive driver, he was a mess.  I wound up calling him in for reckless driving.  The cops asked if I thought they were drunk I said maybe but it more seems like they are in a hurry to get some place and they are going about it in the wrong manner.  Then I got asked if I wanted to leave my name and number.  Sure why not. 

Holy hell it’s only Monday .. .make the merry go round stop, please make it stop.  I hope the rest of the week is downhill from here.  Outside of the aforementioned, it was actually a decent day and I got a lot accomplished.  My boss took my cost savings to HR and I very may well get a bonus, hopefully it’s not a fucking Amazon Gift Card for $25 because I saved them close to $3 thousand dollars.  I don’t mind helping out and calling out issues like this but I am there for the money and the more I can get the more I will take.  No matter how much they give me, I promise you it will never, ever be enough.  Just make it worth my time and effort, you’ll have an employee for life.  It’s called taking care of your employees. 

Well now that I have this out of my system I am going to try to find something to watch for a couple hours before it’s time to bring an end to this day.  I hope your day went well. 

One more day

I am not exactly looking forward to Friday but I am eager to put it behind me.  One more day of work and then my 3 day weekend will start.  Let’s hope nothing but good happens.

I found out today that I am going to be pregnant, we got a King Cake at work.  I don’t recall ever having tried this before so I cut off a small piece.  It’s like a large sweet roll and not like traditional cake.  In any event I hit a snag the knife wouldn’t cut through and I knew it, I got the baby.  So I looked it up on-line and it said that it means your going to get pregnant and also it’s your turn to bring the King Cake next year.  Yeah well if I get pregnant then I won’t be there next year I’ll be basking in wealth from a truly immaculate conception.  I just hope it doesn’t mean that I’m going to get more furry babies because I don’t need any. 

Lunch time came around and I decided to look through Instagram at various posts.  I found a screen shot of a twitter conversation, one where a guy was complaining to a well known pizza chain that he just had the oddest experience.  He ordered a pizza and it was delivered, but there were no toppings and no sauce, just crust.  The chain responded back to him and said please message us at xyz address and tell us more.  The guy responds back oh, sorry my bad I was high AF and opened the box upside down.  Holy shit the whole office heard me erupt into laughter.  A few minutes later I see a photo of a text conversation between two people.  It goes like this … Your really cute I’d like to go out with you.  Response, I’ve got a boyfriend.  Oh I’ve got a math test tomorrow.  Response what does that have to do with anything.  Oh, I thought we were making a list of things we could cheat on.  There I went again.  I found a 3rd but the first two are all I remember. 

On my way into work this morning there was a 3 car pile up, they were blocking part of a lane and traffic was all messed up.  I opted to call it in.  I had a very bad connection, it was like it was playing back in slow motion.  9    1    1   what   is   your   emergency.  It was all distorted.  I made the report and then got a question asked which was unintelligible.  At that point I opted to hang up and call back.  Now normally when you hang up on 911 they call you back but that didn’t happen this time.  I think this was a cellular carrier problem and not a car issue, but then again I’ll probably never know for sure.  When I called back everything was fine.  I don’t call many things in because I figure like everyone else, oh someone has probably already called.  However, it was evident that this just happened.  On my return call I didn’t want to mess around, I still had to drive in bumper to bumper traffic so my instincts took over and I used radio lingo, so they probably thought I was a cop – hey whatever it takes I didn’t want to have a gab session.  Looked like it was a property damage issue only and no one was hurt. 

My thumb has calmed down and the blister feels a little bit like leather.  My fear is that it’s going to bust and then I’ll be in more pain.  It’s a huge monster but it only looks bad.  There is no pain now if I touch something it just feels a little odd.  My iPhone reads my thumbprint fine now.  How strange is that. 

It’s a full night of TV and I need to get to scooping the litter boxes and then I can park and lounge for a bit.  Big Boy is protesting eating his dry food, that is what is saving his life.  So if he doesn’t give in I will have to trick him tomorrow morning and feed him a can of the same food as the dry food only in the wet version.  I’m almost out so I am using the remaining cans sparingly.  It’s super expensive food wet or dry. 

That’s all I have folks.  Hope things are going well for you.  Talk with you all again soon!

Str8 as an ------>

Life has been busy!  Thursday was a mere blip of a day.  We had an event take place that consumed the entire day for me.  I was on the phone shortly after my shift started and didn’t finish up until very late in the afternoon.  By then I was exhausted and had no desire to do any of my normal work, so I didn’t.  I used the small amount of time I had to try to recharge and de-stress.  I also found out that my man crush is straight and married.  What a disappointment.  He’s not even gay.  Thankfully I found out from a coworker and didn’t have to embarrass myself.  That was a real disappointment.  I think that ALL married people regardless if your gay or straight should be REQUIRED to wear a wedding ring at ALL times.  If I had seen the ring I would have never gotten my hopes up. 

Friday yeah it was an okay day.  Nothing too heavy but there were some meetings and then there was catchup from Thursday to take care of.  I was wiped out by the time it was quitting time. 

Saturday I resolved my inability to authenticate with the Postal Service but it took me two trips to two different post offices.  I was so thankful when I got to the second post office that they actually knew what I was talking about and were able to help me.  They had just went through a training course on this but didn’t fully understand what the service did.  I explained that to them and then it all clicked. 

I had been wanting to stop at a Mexican place that I had been to for lunch many years ago.  So I dropped in on my way back home.  I had a dish called layered tacos.  It’s a hard and soft shell taco x3 plus rice and beans.  It was oh so good and there was a little too much there for me but I didn’t leave anything behind.  Reasonably priced and great service.  So I’d call it a win and I will be back. 

Had to stop for fuel for the car.  I was waiting for the process to complete when I noticed two guys they acted as if they were a couple.  It looked at one point like they were going to start kissing but then things took a twist and they both loaded up with chewing tobacco.  Gross.  Nice bodies but gross habit.  Process was done and I left.  Came back home and collapsed.  I shouldn’t have taken a nap but I did and it was enjoyable. 

Kind of felt nice to cater to myself and eat some different food for a change.  It caused me to reflect on my life and where I am at.  I would say I am more than ready for a boyfriend.  Being alone has it’s advantages but I really need someone to talk to besides that cats. 

Watched Wanda Sykes new special on Epix (had to sign up for a free trial account on-line to get access, no credit card required).  Rented King Cobra a movie all about the murder of Brian Kochis, the guy who ran King Cobra Video and used Brent Corrigan as his star.  It was pretty horrific the way the murder went down.  They had some great looking guys in the movie but the whole thing was a huge shock.  Sex sells and just like any other industry when you mess with someone’s income things usually get crazy, this was no exception.  I would encourage you to see the film, if you like gay men or gay porn, you will enjoy this. 

Sunday I had to wake up early for testing systems at work.  It was difficult because I didn’t get to bed until around 2a.  Then I had to be up by 7a.  It didn’t help that around 1:30a some idiot decided to start shooting off fireworks.  Sounded like gun fire and I called it in.  The police quickly found the offender and told them to knock it off.  That was that.  It’s a quiet and safe neighborhood that I live in, but every now and then there is some excitement.  I felt kind of silly for calling 9-1-1 for fireworks but when they sound like gunfire better safe than sorry.  I also pay for the privilege to dial those numbers, might as well get my monies worth.  The children made sure I was up 10 minutes early because they were hungry.  Yesterday I woke up with Gator staring at me, she was watching me sleep until I just opened my eyes and they met hers.  Then she started talking.  It was nice. 

I have a long weekend and have done nothing but loaf so far.  Going to get started on laundry and then probably go take a nap, because I am sleepy.  Have to wake up early tomorrow to go see the doctor.  Tuesday I will likely have to get my blood drawn.  This oddly enough was a weekend that I planned to get a new vehicle a few months ago.  I can still move forward but have decided to put that off and just enjoy my time off.  Trying to not think about work but a little difficult when your on-call.  Thankfully that will end tomorrow morning and I can finally enjoy time away. 

My friend whos’ wife had surgery 8 weeks ago called with an update.  They still don’t know anything.  Based on the mass they found in her stomach they ordered additional testing to be done early next month.  Sounds like she may have cancer in her digestive system – stomach, liver and pancreas.  They have yet to obtain the pathology report from the sample of the stomach tumor because the dr. ordered further testing to be done.  At least she was able to finally come home on Tuesday.  She tires out easily and isn’t able to eat much food at all.  She has to consume liquid to get nutrition.  Sounds horrible.  He is beside himself and thinking that he is going to lose his wife.  Every turn he is met with more bad news.  I told him that it’s very easy to be negative but takes effort to stay positive.  I realize you can only put up a brave front for so long.  I also told him there is no shame in crying but do it away from her.  He wants to cry but just can’t.  I’ve been down a similar path back with my late partner was dealing with colo-rectal cancer.  We both thought that would be the end of him but it wasn’t.  Digestive cancer from what I have seen doesn’t usually have a good outcome but right now no one has said that is what she has.  I realize that the odds are high that is what it is but I would rather wait for an affirmative diagnosis before I was ready to panic.  This event is a true eye opener for him because he just got reminded that life is short.  I wish they believed in God and would let me pray with them, I can’t say I am very close with God but I am far from a stranger.  I have sent cards, we have had meals together.  I have listened for hours on end but really wish there was something more I could do.  They live on the other side of the earth which is like 2 hours away from my house.  You drive for what seems like forever to get there.  My gut says go out there on a surprise and take them milkshakes, they would both enjoy them.  However, I don’t want to force myself upon them.  Once the dust settles from this regardless of the outcome I think they need to both go on a vacation together to some place they both enjoy.  I think it would do them both a world of good. 

Well enough babble, time to go get that nap knocked out.  I know the kids will enjoy sleeping with dad again.  Hope your having a great weekend. 

The ups and downs of Tuesday

Big Boy woke me up early, like I can ever sleep in on a Tuesday between him and the garbage collectors there is no such thing as sleep, until later in the morning.  8:30 was my wake up call.

So I fed the children and came back to bed.  Jumper and I cuddled but I soon decided that I would be better off getting up.  Had a Diet Coke with Lime and 2 pieces of left over pizza for breakfast.  It was cold pizza and it was very good.  Not necessarily good for me but it tasted good.

My eye was bothering me, so I rubbed it.  I’ve had problems most every morning with the same eye for about 3 years.  It didn’t start until after an eye infection.  Now I wake up with junk sealing my eye shut like glue.  Normally wipe it away or pick it away and all is good.  I think my rubbing might have infected my eye, it’s been itching all day long.  I put in eye drops but that relief was only temporary.  I will have to keep tabs on it and if it still bothers me, guess I will have to make an appointment to get my peepers checked out.  I am long over due anyway, but due to money I have put it off.

I got some additional sleep.  Woke up to a plethora of calls and e-mails from recruiters wanting to talk with me.  They are all head hunters, which I am so not fond of.  However, I still talk with them because you just never know.  We played phone tag, so I have meetings setup tomorrow morning, very early.  Thankfully they are only phone screens but I still have to wake up early.  At least I can be naked and talk with them from the comfort of my own home.  Yeah, there’s a vision you won’t be able to unimagine! 

I checked in at the Unemployment Office.  Then I went to the Urologist with my partner.  He got a Cystoscopy and we learned something that surprised both of us.  He still has a prostate.  We both were under the impression that it was taken out back when he had his surgery in 2001.  Outside of that the doctor found nothing wrong, no stones, no tumors, no cancer.  All looked normal.  So he was put on some medicine weeks ago, he is going to have to add that pill to his daily regimen for at least the next 6 months.  While he isn’t too happy about another pill, he will gladly take it.  He goes back in 6 months and they will repeat the procedure again.  I was in the room for this and that damn scope was huge.  I was so thankful that it was him and not me on the table.  I hope I never have to have that done.  They did a good job of numbing him up, but still the whole idea doesn’t sound so good.

After that bit of fun, we stopped for a bite to eat.  Our waiter came over and I was overwhelmed by his stunning good looks.  Then he spoke and said his name was Jeremy.  He was super attentive and provided great service, with the exception that he forgot to bring me a refill on my soda with desert.  I really wanted to tell him that I wanted him for desert or at least ask for his number but fear and embarrassment prevented me from saying a word. 

On the way home, we were in the city on a major street that we travel all the time.  2 lanes on each side.  Out of no where a baby deer travelled through traffic and was running for it’s life.  Sadly a car hit it and threw it into the air.  We saw the whole thing and that pretty much ruined the evening for both of us.  We stopped and I called 911 but there really wasn’t anything that could be done.  The deer was dead and no one else, not even the car that hit it bothered to stop.  So the conversation the whole way home was depressing talking about the poor deer.  There was no changing it and I felt and still feel bad about it but since I can’t do anything I have to move on.  I’d feel a lot worse if we would have hit it, but thankfully that didn’t happen.  Who ever did hit it, will be sorry they didn’t stop because I’m sure there vehicle has some damage to it.  Ah, animals why does God not give them more common sense?  R.I.P. Little Deer.

I’ve completed my job search, have made an agenda for myself for tomorrow.  Cross your fingers, if I get up the courage I will be calling the Charity about the job.  I personally think they would have reached out to me if I got it, but then again they could still be finalizing their decision.  I don’t want to jinx anything but at the same time I am so anxious to know!

Ah, yes I almost forgot.  Today I got my first Collection Email.  I responded to it telling them that they needed to talk with my attorney.  I’m sure that won’t set well but it’s not like I really have a choice in the matter.  I knew they would call and even send letters but e-mail I never thought that would be the case.  Ah, well at least now they know, they won’t be getting another cent of my money!

I will talk with you peeps later!  Perhaps I will have some good news to share or so I hope.  Have a good evening!