The math

Morning and happy Hump Day. 

I feel a bit off this morning, no doubt it’s the heat.  I am drinking water this morning like I am a fish and just can’t seem to get enough of it.  Kind of really want to go back to bed.  My mind is fine it’s the body that needs some help.  I am hoping that I will snap out of this soon.  I plan on heading up in a bit and doing some resting, perhaps that will help.  However, my rest is conditional that everyone leave me alone and that probably won’t happen but I will still give it a go. 

Got my pay check with the pay raise on it.  With taxes taken out it works out to $76 more per pay period.  For now I am going to take it and stuff it into my savings.  It will help my balance and interest accumulate.  I like seeing that grow and the faster I can grow it the happier I am when I look at the overall balance. 

Things are mostly under control at work.  I got some good news yesterday.  My next round of vacation was approved and I am counting the weeks (sort of).  I look forward to the time off but I don’t look forward to celebrating another birthday.  I need to get through this month and August, then I will get a break for a week and get an extra day out of it for the Labor Day holiday, so when I come back after vacation I will only have a 4 day work week.  I like that but also hate it because they still try to cram 5 days of work into the 4 days that we work. 

Looks like we might standardize time across the US and eliminate Daylight Savings Time.  I’m not holding my breath just yet since it requires further political approval but I think it would be great if it passes.  I’d also like to see us go to a 4 day work week and have 3 day weekends.  It would be great if that would be come law as well but honestly I think big business is likely against it and they have all the money and power, so for sure not holding my breath on this one. 

My horrible friend Insomnia came to visit me last night.  That surely plays into how I feel.  I sat up and watched TV.  Mora came to bed with me when I went back and we snuggled.  She knows how to make me melt and drift away.  Then she magically disappears and I never wake up.  Her magical power doesn’t always work but for the most part when she is near I am certain I will be falling back asleep. 

I’ve got 2 meetings but they are back to back with my team, so it will just be one long meeting just before lunch.  Hopefully, that will be the end of meetings for the week as I don’t see any other meetings on my calendar for the rest of the week.  So looking forward to the weekend.  Thinking about where to eat at. 

I forgot to mention about my lab work that came back, everything is normal.  My A1C went up 1 point to 5.8%.  That’s just above normal and I am not happy about it.  I’m also not surprised because I am hooked on sugar and sweets.  It doesn’t help that my next appointment is in January 2027 right after the holidays.  I should have booked it further out than what the doc wanted but I like to stay on track.  I’ve had worse A1C readings before things got under control but honestly it’s mostly the medicine doing the heavy lifting.  Since no one gets out alive I told the doc there are 2 things that I love in this world.  That’s men and sweets.  If I can’t have one then I am damn sure going to have the other.  He chuckled.  It sounds humorous and is meant that way but there is a lot of truth in humor. 

Stay cool and take care.  I’ll talk with you folks again soon. 

DAY 2 – Friday Off

Hey, hope it was a great day for you!

I started my day at 2a with insomnia. Stayed up until 4am and then was able to go back to sleep. My last words before falling asleep were “Rudy, please don’t wake me at 6a”. Rudy woke me at 6:45a instead. I knew he wouldn’t let me sleep. That’s okay, I got up and fed him. Then threw on some clothes and headed out for breakfast.

Had Cinnamon French Toast with Strawberry’s, very good. Two ladies were in front of me when it was time to pay and I picked up their breakfast. What a dumb move on my part, because they apparently packed it away. I dropped $50 with a tip, that included my breakfast.

Headed to a bakery shop thinking that I would surprise my Thanksgiving friends with some baked goods. However, the shop was closed. I really wanted this to work out but perhaps another time.

Stopped for gas before going home. Grabbed the trash bin and wheeled it inside the garage. Went inside to greet the cats. Headed out to the front porch to change the batteries in that camera. Blew off the porch and sidewalk. That scared the cats and they went to hide in my room. They both hate the blower. It’s just air, nothing that will harm them. I think it’s more the noise the thing makes.

Sat around watching my favorite judge on You Tube until it was time to leave for my haircut. Got my head shaved seriously short, it’s not down to skin but that would be the next step. I knew I’d be sorry because the itching had already started. I am taking a shower tonight and scrubbing my head good!

Hit up Sam’s Club after my haircut. Got those brownies that I wanted, some soda and a bag of chocolates. There went another $42. It’s way too easy to spend money, no wonder I work for a living!

Came back home, waited until it was time to leave for my big adventure, which was traveling back to the seafood restaurant I went to a few weeks back. Wow, this time I had to go to the bathroom on the way there. I should have listened to the GPS and re-routed to avoid a backup of traffic but, no I was stubborn and thought it wouldn’t be that bad. Spent 18 minutes in bumper-to-bumper traffic with a full bladder. Stupid me, I always pay some price when I don’t listen to the GPS. This isn’t the first time I’ve ignored it. The traffic set me back and it was closer to 5p when I got there. Took me a few minutes to find a place to park. Then walking in there was a line to stand in for tables. Not exactly what I wanted to do with a full bladder but some how I made it. Got seated at the same table I had last time. Different person took care of me. Had the Strawberry Pina Colada it was basically rum (heavy on the rum), pineapple and coconut in a glass. Not worth the $8 I paid for it and I didn’t even finish it. Had stuffed Orange Roughy which was good but the Broiled Orange Roughy I had last time was much better. Got my Au gratin Potatoes but they were tasteless. I had them as a kid growing up and thought they would take me back, I’ve been craving them for a long time, but this was a disappointment. I only spent $4 more than last time and I didn’t have any alcohol last time.

The drive home was much more enjoyable than the drive up because we moved all the way home. I even got to speed – went 100 mph for a short while. My car still has performance and twin turbos help. Don’t worry, I drove the speed limit for most of the way home because I can’t afford to waste gas by driving like I am in the Indy 500 but for the short time I did, it sure was fun. It was a long patch of freeway, and I was breaking away from a pack of traffic. It was fun to watch them disappear in my rear-view mirror. Gas mileage should have been 28mpg, but I got 26mpg from sitting in traffic and then my speed racer impression. All things considered not horrible, but it could have been better.

Stopped for a car wash before I headed home. Perfect timing for that. I just missed a thunderstorm by an hour. Were supposed to have rain all weekend and most of next week. It’s been in the forecast for the past couple days, but it just sprinkles and then the sun comes back out.

Got the dishes washing while I came down to play on the computer, pay a bill, see my personal email and of course surf for porn. Glad that I still have 2 more days before I must go back. Not looking forward to that at all but then again, I never do look forward to going back.

Ah I got one test result back but the rest of them are taking their sweet time. The lab they used this time takes their sweet time so likely tomorrow the results should be available. Not that it’s going to change anything, but I’d like to see how my body is performing.

Not a bad day but I kind of hoped for more fun than I had. I’ve got to get cat food tomorrow and pick up the mail again. Nothing per se planned, other than trying to stay cool and hydrated. No idea of where I want to eat tomorrow but I know I won’t go hungry, which is a good thing!

Talk with you all again soon.

An okay day

Howdy, hope all is well.

I woke up early fed the cats.  Hung out for a bit to make sure that Mora would eat and that she didn’t get cheated out of food.  I sat at the kitchen table and waited for hog jaws (aka Rudy) to finish.  Then I called her like I do every morning and she was already on the move toward the kitchen.  After she ate, I went back to my bedroom.  I climbed in bed and watched TV for a little bit.  The cats joined me.  I decided that I should get up and at least eat breakfast.  Had a bowl of cereal to polish off the box and a banana. 

Got my morning meds and then headed back to my room to watch TV.  Eventually wound up at porn and watched a few scenes.  After cleaning up the mess, I went back to watching normal TV.  Got tired about 30 minutes after that and climbed back into bed with the cats.  I had to physically move Rudy and he was pissed about it.  I know he’s like me once he gets comfy leave me alone.  However, he was taking up significant room and without moving him there would have been no room for me.  He laid up against me and tried to push me out of bed.  It was funny but it didn’t work.  Took about an hour nap and then was wide awake. 

Watched more TV when I woke up but kept looking at the clock and realized that it would be to my benefit if I got moving.  Hit up the shower and got dressed.  Headed out to get the mail and then came back home for a short bit.  About the time I was comfy it was time to leave.  I was a little bit earlier than what Waze told me to leave, but ran in to a little bit of traffic as well as some light rain.  Arrived at the doctors office with 10 minutes to spare. 

On the way over I saw a billboard for Arby’s and it was close to an exit where there is an Arby’s.  It transported me back to a memory that I had with my late spouse.  It felt like it was all playing out in real time as I continued to drive.  It’s been 13 years and out of the blue something can trigger me.  It happened a lot more often in the early years.  I kind of figured that it was done but apparently not. 

This visit seemed rushed at least to me.  He was on time, I only had to wait a couple minutes before I was taken to an exam room.  Then after my vitals were taken, it was just a couple minutes and the doc was in.  We chatted and he moved to get his exam done.  I complained about being stuck for blood multiple times.  The doc walked me to the lab and requested the best sticker they had.  The lady who took my blood got it on the first try.  The doc said to come back in 6 months.  I don’t know why we switched this year from every 3 months to every 6 months.  I won’t be back until January.  I know that time will fly by.  I am still waiting on lab results, normally they are in by the time I am home but I got nothing.  I’m guessing they will come in tomorrow, which is fine. 

Went to the place that sucks at making pizza.  Ordered my favorite pasta dish.  I had a smoking hot young waiter.  I wanted to hit on him so bad.  All I know is that I wanted to say if I looked as good as you do, I wouldn’t be single.  I tell the cats all the time that if I had their good looks I wouldn’t be single.  I ate, paid my bill and left.  It would be nice to go back to work with a boyfriend but I’m not holding my breath.

Got the batteries in the garage camera changed.  Put the trash out and I’m home for the day.  Caught up on my porn surfing.  Yeah I peeked at work email earlier today because I was bored.  I didn’t respond to anything but took time to delete a couple of messages that were nothing but noise.  Then switched work email off.  I really want to login now and play catch up but that’s working and well I am off.  I guess I am too devoted to my job and take it way too seriously.  No wonder I get frustrated so easily and want to throw my hands up and walk out. 

Crunched numbers on a new vehicle just for fun.  It would be a bit costly even with a sizeable down payment and trade in.  However, I could make it work if I had to.  Then I realized that my calculations didn’t include GAP insurance, it can’t be that much more.  I will never ever buy a car without it.  Even though I’ve never had to use it.  It’s one of those things that if you need it, your glad that you have it. 

GAP INSURANCE … “Gap insurance covers the difference between what you owe on your car loan or lease and the car’s depreciated value if it’s totaled or stolen. It helps ensure you are not left paying out of pocket for the remaining balance on your loan after an insurance payout.”

Tomorrow’s agenda includes breakfast out, a haircut, trip to Sam’s club for fuel and more brownies if they still have them.  In the afternoon traveling back to the seafood place to get a strawberry Pina Colada [really hope it’s good and worth my money] and some fish.  Might hit up the pet food store if I don’t then that will be a Saturday task.  Looking forward to the drive and hope that the rain stays away.

That’s all I know at the moment.  Mora is telling me it’s time to head up, as if it’s a work night.  If it was I wouldn’t be down here.

I heard something in watching YouTube videos.  I think George Carlin said it.  You know people have a lot of good things to say about you, problem is you won’t ever hear them until your dead.  There is a lot of truth in that statement.  He was smart and funny. 

Well I guess I should run.  Thanks for stopping by!

Another day

Morning

Yesterday the boredom set in.  I realized how much happier I was when I didn’t have work tying me down.  I could leave and go where ever and do what ever and I felt really good.  Now that I am back in my routine it sucks.  Glad that I will get another round of freedom on Thursday. 

Speaking of Thursday, the mistake maker called off today.  He will be covering my on-call for me starting on Thursday thru Sunday.  I figure he’s resting up, even though there probably won’t be much to it.  Weekends are usually free and were not bothered for the most part. 

Mora took her last pill last night.  She fought with me over it, spitting it out once.  I gave it back to her and she took it.  I am so glad that is behind us.  Speaking of behind, hers looks pretty good from where it was.  I still worry about her and that this will reoccur but I am hopeful that is just nervous owner fear and that it doesn’t actually come to fruition.  She appears normal – eating, drinking, snacking and playing.  I got in some cuddle and brush time with her yesterday.  She really liked that. 

I had something new for lunch yesterday.  It’s Sargento’s take on Lunchables.  I had Pepperoni with Wheat Thins, Mozzarella cheese and very small amount of Gummi Bears for desert.  It was perfect and of course when I was done I wanted a second one.  Today I have Salami with Chocolate Covered Pretzels.  When I bought these the meat is what attracted me, I never even looked at the fact they came with desert.  They were priced 10 cents higher than a Lunchable but I believe they are worth it. 

Supper was store bought Spaghetti & Meatballs.  I ate half and saved the other half for tonight.  I have been busy studying the menu at the seafood place I want to return to.  I think that I will be going there on Friday but really depends on how I feel after seeing the doc on Thursday.  I’m guessing I won’t want to travel far but will want a good meal. 

As per usual my morning tasks at work are done and I am just on standby for whatever comes up.  I had a couple things crop up last night after I closed my laptop and I did that late on purpose so that I could catch any late stragglers.  Mora was after me for treats and I just gave in to her.  No sooner than I passed her treats out my phone was chirping. 

Here’s hoping that it will be a good day for all of us.  Take care!

Holiday Lupper

Happy Sunday!

I really didn’t do a whole lot yesterday.  I did get up early and had breakfast out.  It was so good!  I also filled up the gas tank. 

Got in a nap and relaxation time until it was time to leave for Lupper (that’s lunch & supper combined, in case your new here).  I was the first one at Olive Garden.  Got us a table and a short time later everyone arrived. 

We had the cutest waiter, he had red hair and was covered in freckles.  I wanted to hit on him but didn’t.  I told everyone at the table that I thought he was hot.  Anyway, looks aren’t everything.  You need some brains to go with them.  He was nervous and likely just took the job while college was out.  There were a couple issues with placing orders and then when the food arrived, one person got something they didn’t want.  Soup was lightly warm but more on the cold side.  Food overall was just average.  I’ve had better Olive Garden at the one by me.  At least everyone else shared my opinion that this OG has gone down in quality.  We started a little after 2 and it was 4p when we all left.  A nice time to catch up.  Next time we will be together is likely for my birthday / Labor Day. 

I got home and got supper passed out for the cats.  Then headed downstairs to work on more laundry and surf on the computer.  Not much in the way of good porn, but I looked.  Eventually I wasted a couple hours down here and decided that I would be more comfortable upstairs so I called it and headed up. 

Mora was on the couch in her favorite spot.  I told her I was headed up but that didn’t phase her, which is totally normal. 

I went through a couple YouTube videos.  Scroll around on social media on my phone.  Mora eventually came up.  I closed up the basement and then got naked.  Shaved & Showered.  Then got comfy in my room.  Really wanted to get off.  My intention was there but there was little motivation.  I was quite tired and after 15 minutes I knew there would be no white fireworks shooting out of me, so I threw in the towel.  Started back watching Hot In Cleveland.  Mora was in my lap, sleeping.  The fireworks started.  The police scanner was busy.  Eventually it was all too much for me.  I was tired and knew if I stayed in the chair I would fall asleep. Mora’s birthday present was that I skipped her evening pill.  She didn’t complain at all about that.  

I evicted Mora from my lap.  Then went to bed.  Watched a little more TV and it wasn’t long I was out a little after 10p.  Slept amazingly good.  Had a sexy but bad dream.  Woke up a couple times, once was to use the restroom.  Eventually my body woke me up for good.  Rudy gave me my morning greeting and wanted to snuggle for a moment.  I can’t pick him up and snuggle, he hates that.  It has to be on his terms.  While his sister will gobble up forced snuggles. 

Anyway, passed out breakfast for the cats.  Then got dressed and headed out for my breakfast.  Damn it was good.  There is this old lady that comes in to meet a friend of hers and they have breakfast.  Neither one eats much and I’ve bought their breakfast a couple times.  It’s an easy $5 to $7 not including tip.  She’s been absent for a while but came back last weekend.  Today she showed up and I watched her pull in.  She waited a minute, backed up and pulled back into her parking spot.  That happened a few times.  By the time I paid my bill and was in my vehicle ready to leave I watched her do it again.  She parked like she was drunk.  She’s not drunk just old and dementia is setting in.  She is 90 and still has a drivers license, that’s scary to me.  I went back in and told my waitress, she said she would check on her.  I figured that if I didn’t say anything she would have kept up the same routine until her friend showed up. 

I hate seeing people grow old and dementia creep in.  It’s not fun at all.  I hope that she is okay.  She needs some help but I don’t know that she has any family that can intervene.  She lives alone, which is also amazing but scary at the same time. 

Made it to the grocery store and was happy that I just had to pick up a few things, which was $50 later.  I had two bags of grocery's, one jug of milk and one jug of water (for the cats).  Gas prices are falling a little bit but grocery prices are still horrible. 

Came home, put the groceries away, got naked and then realized that it was time to pill Mora.  Took care of that, she wasn’t happy.  We have one more pill tonight and two more tomorrow then she will be done.  I am pleased with her progress but it looks to me like there is an abscess trying to form.  I tried to do some expression yesterday but she wasn’t having it.  Rudy tried to clean her and made the mistake of licking her butt, he didn’t like what he tasted and stopped quickly.  Mora wasn’t upset about it.  Perhaps things are back to normal – I suppose only time will tell.  Give it a few days for the antibiotic levels to fall in her system and that will be the true test.  I hope we are in the clear.  I do not relish another vet visit anytime soon whatsoever. 

Finishing up laundry and I will be heading out for some Mexican food.  Looking forward to that.  Then it’s back home for the next 3 days and back to work, I am also on call for 3 days. Thursday is doctor day and I will get a little prick, not the good kind either, the kind with a needle.  I plan to hit up the great seafood place I found either on Thursday or Friday.  I’ve got Friday off too, which means I can hit up Sam’s Club for more brownies if I want.  There is the weekend.  Then it will be back to normal for the rest of the month, until the end of next month when my next round of vacation is planned. 

Hope you had a great holiday and weekend!  Thanks for stopping by, talk with you again soon!

 

Still sick

Woke up at 4a dripping wet with a fever.  I took some Tylenol and grabbed my phone.  Made an appointment at the local Doc In The Box by my house for this afternoon.  Just got home from that ordeal.  Turns out whatever I have is viral and it’s just a matter of managing symptoms.  They asked if I wanted to be tested for Flu or COVID and I said unless its going to change something I would rather not.

I’ve been ordered to do pretty much what I have been doing stay put and get plenty of rest.  Oddly it did feel pretty good to get out, something about the sunshine and feeling the breeze did wonders.  I’ve been told to return to work on Monday.  If I am still having a fever in 5 days then I need to be seen again.  Suffering through the symptoms is the worse but I’ve been down this road before. 

The best news out of all of this is that I have 1 week of sick time left so I’m cashing that in.  Provided I go back on Monday (which I anticipate doing) I will have to use my vacation to cover any illness/sickness that I have from now until the end of the year.  I’ve got plenty of vacation time so I am not at all worried. 

What’s going to suck is playing catchup, I can see my work mail from my phone and that’s how I’ve been communicating with my boss/teammate.  Let’s just say I won’t be bored on Monday and it will suck double because I will also be on-call.  I’ve thought about doing some work while I am off but quickly talked myself out of that.  I’ve done it before and it can help but then more stuff comes in and I wind up actually going back early plus using my time.  Since I am off the clock I’m staying that way.

I hate being sick, I loose track of the days of the week and my sleep schedule is all messed up.  I realize my body needs rest but it does get old laying in bed. 

Last night I finished up Southland it is a TV show that was apparently on broadcast TV a few years back.  It was pretty good and had a hot hunk that is totally straight but I still had a crush on him.  What can I say, every guy I fall for is either straight or turns out to not follow through.

The cats are really loving me staying home and not getting in front of a computer.  As I type this out they are napping and soaking up the afternoon sun.  It’s in the upper 50’s out today and tomorrow it’s supposed to be in the 70’s.  I had a meeting with a Landscaper but called and pushed it to next Friday since I am sick.  I don’t want to infect anyone else. 

I will need to hit up the cat food store on Saturday and the grocery store on Sunday.  Those are the only required stops that I have to make.  I hope I am up to it. 

Hope your doing well.  Thanks for stopping by to check on me. 

Negative

Today I woke up and it felt like I regressed back a couple days.  I felt horrible and just want it to stop.  The cats convinced me to eat breakfast.  I did feel a bit better.  Back to bed and watching Home Improvement. 

After a nap I decided to get an appointment at Urgent Care.  I knew they would test me for COVID as well as Flu & RSV.  My appointment was at 2p.  It super cold out and that didn’t help me feel any better. 

However, I walked in got checked in and had to wait a couple minutes before they called me back.  I got swabbed for the COVID, Flu & RSV.  It burned and was unpleasant. Then a nurse practioner came in and I got to tell my story to a third person.  She was pretty quick and wanted to conclude the visit but I pressed for the possibility of adding steroids to my treatment provided that the test didn’t come back positive.  She wasn’t keen about it but said that she would talk with the physician the supervises her. 

I was out of there in 20 minutes.  I was shivering by the time I left and decided that soup would be a good thing.  I knew where I wanted to go but the more I thought about the drive I opted to just head over to The Olive Garden. 

Had 3 bowls of Pasta Faggioli, breadsticks and a soda.  All of $10 plus tip.  Not a bad deal.  No eye candy to look at but enjoyed myself and the soup warmed me up.  While I was eating I got a call from Urgent Care they said the test came back negative for all and that they would be sending in a prescription for 3 days of steroids to try to jump start my body in to feeling better and to get some relief from the sinus pressure and pain. 

I paid the bill at Olive Garden and headed to the pharmacy.  No surprise the medicine wasn’t ready when I pulled up to the drive thru.  They told me to come back in 15 minutes.  I didn’t want to drive home just to leave and go back to the pharmacy.  I drove around for a bit and as luck would have it as I was checking out a new subdivision and got an alert that my medicine was ready.  I headed back to the pharmacy and got it. 

Finally home, I was gone for an hour and a half.  I wanted to just crawl back in bed but the cats convinced to stay up.  I changed shirts and passed out supper for them.  Started up Tool Time on Netflix. 

Took my medicine and got my water bottle.  It’s been several hours and I do feel better right now but who knows what I will feel like in the morning.  Mornings have been the worst but by the afternoon I feel decent.

Checked out work email on my phone and wow more work came in today.  My inbox is a complete disaster.  I thought about possibly working this afternoon but have opted not to.  I’ve got 3 days ahead for the weekend and perhaps I will take some time to try to play catchup, it will only be to my benefit to do so.  I don’t relish the thought of going back but know that I can only be gone for so long. 

The good news is that if I feel horrible come Tuesday, I would go on short term disability and still get paid in full.  However, it would require more medical care, lots of paperwork and giving my employer permission to get my medical records.  Honestly I don’t want to go down that route it’s not fun at all.  However, despite not testing positive for COVID it feels like I have it.  It’s not normal for me to be able to dismiss everything and not care about anything.  Especially work.  I know it doesn’t take long before things stack up and it becomes a complete nightmare to try to catchup, which is where I am at now. 

I did give Mora a bunch of attention only because she demanded it.  I also got to brush her.  Furry woman.  I know that she has to feel better and hopefully she will stop leaving fur balls for me to clean up. 

Here’s hoping that I feel as good now when I wake up tomorrow.  I’d like to go out to breakfast and maybe stop by my friends shop.  I need to pick up mail and grab a bite to eat for supper. 

It’s only 7p and I am yawning like I am about ready to drop.  Guess I should stick a fork in this post.  Hope your warm, well and that you have a great weekend!

Sick

This is the first day since Sunday that I have been out of my room, except for feeding the cats, getting food for me or using the bathroom. 

Nothing mattered to me and I felt horrible.  Took me back to when I had COVID.  My head and shoulders hurt.  I don’t get headaches as a rule so when one crops up something is seriously wrong. 

Haven’t been to work and since today was my 3rd day out I knew I would need a doctors note.  That’s the only thing that got me out of bed.  I did a video visit and got some antibiotics.  Since my teeth are bothering me along with many other issues, the person I saw thinks it’s a sinus infection.  I was told to rest and stay put for the rest of the week.  By Friday or at the latest Saturday I should be back on my feet.  If I am not I should seek care again. 

Relayed the bad news to my boss.  Found out that the old guy that I work with has given his notice and he will be retiring in a month.  That means on-call will be a mess and I am sure I will get to help train a new person when we eventually find a replacement.  On average that takes somewhere between 3 and 6 months from the time the job is posted.  Looking at my inbox it’s been hell all week long and I know when I go back on Tuesday (Monday is a holiday for us) I will busy and probably screaming.  Therefore, no matter how I feel tomorrow or Friday I will be taking those days off.  Here’s hoping that I do feel better. 

I’ve been busy watching lots of movies.  Found a new hunk to obsess over.  Tom Blythe is his name.  He’s in People We Meet on Vacation and Plainclothes.  He reminds me of Mike Manning.  He’s just hot. 

I did make it out of the house to grab my medicine and took a spin through the drive thru at Wendy’s.  Got a cheeseburger and large Chili.  Burger was lunch and Chili was supper.  Not a bad deal for $12. 

I am in need of a shower.  I smell so bad the cats are trying to bathe me.  If my progress continues I am planning on trying to tackle a shower tomorrow.  I wanted to go downstairs today but instead am on the couch with the cats.  Were about to start the wind down routine and get ready for bed.  I am tired but really don’t miss my bed.  I’ve spent so much time in it that I would like to be anywhere else but eventually I know that I will need to sleep – that is how I will see the biggest improvement.  Sleep for me is like Chicken Noodle Soup. 

Tuned in to see some news to find out what is going on in the world.  Looks like I haven’t missed a whole lot.  Got on social media for the first time in a few days and can pretty much say the same.  It felt good to do some normal things. 

I’m watching Home Improvement on Netflix.  This is the first time in a very long time that I am getting my money’s worth out of my Netflix subscription. 

Despite the bad luck, I hope that this is not am omen of how this year is going to pan out for me.  Thanks for stopping by, I hope that your well.

Drained

Hey there just wanted you all to know that I’m still among the living. 

Thursday I made it to the doctors office.  As usual he was running behind.  I didn’t know it until after the fact but he now uses AI to transcribe and summarize the visit.  The report I read said that I gave a verbal okay for that but no one ever told me about it.  I’m guessing it was buried in the fine print of new forms I had to sign since it’s start of a new year.  For some reason he said come back in six month instead of three months.  I didn’t correct him.  I made a follow up appointment in six months.  I talked about the knots in my back and he’s got a referral to a doctor that is a cross between a Physical Therapist and a Massage Therapist.  All I have to do is say I want it.  I’m highly considering it.  It’s covered by insurance since it’s a medical doctor but since it’s a specialist I would have a co-pay.

Blood work is back.  Cholesterol is up but my A1C is down.  I just got the final results this morning.  Surprised that it took so long, I was starting to worry. 

Had Red Lobster for supper – it was good! Took the day to stay away from the computer. 

Friday I got my haircut, made it to Sam’s Club, the other grocery store and the cat food store.  I went out for pizza.  Have plenty left in the fridge to snack on.  Won a free desert in a giveaway.  Not a bad deal.  Placed an order for 2 cupping devices on Amazon.

Saturday woke up early thanks to Rudy and his wonderful internal clock that always runs fast.  I fed him and his sister.  Checked my phone and saw my cupping device was delivered.  Stepped out in the early morning freezing cold to grab it off the porch.  Opened the box and put them to use. 

My back looks like I was attacked by a bunch of donuts.  I’ve got some serious purple bruises and they weren’t sore at first.  Now that were into the evening the soreness is starting to hit.  I spent part of the afternoon on the heating pad to try to help.  I’ve got two more spots I need to have cupped.  I kind of want to do it tonight but am afraid that I am going to be seriously sore come tomorrow morning. 

Made it out of the house and over to the Mexican place by the office.  Had an okay meal.  Stopped in at the office to deal with a package on my desk and get it secured.  It was work stuff.  Then hightailed it home. 

Now that I am home I feel very run down and really only want to sit in front of the TV and lounge.  Since I have the time and freedom to do so I am going to.  I wonder if my ultimate fear is coming true.  Go to the doctor and get the flu.  Think about it a bunch of sick people in a waiting room and their germs are just floating in the air around me.  I really hope that I don’t have the flu or am getting sick, it’s not what I want.  On the upside I have 2 weeks of sick time.  Last year they gave us this benefit but I didn’t know about it until way late in the month of December and it’s a use or lose time.  Thankfully with the new year they front two weeks (80 hours) of time.  While it wouldn’t look good to call in sick on Monday if I am truly sick and don’t feel good, I will do exactly that. 

Right now I am going to publish this, grab my bedding from the dryer and herd the cats upstairs.  Make the bed and then find something to watch on TV.  I anticipate I will go to bed early but don’t want to go too early or I will wake up in the middle of the night. 

As long as I can make it out of the house for breakfast, groceries and to fill the gas tank, it will be a win for me.  Those are really the only things I want to accomplish tomorrow.  Here’s hoping a good nights sleep is all I need to feel better. 

Thanks for stopping by!

1st Post for 2026

I hope that 2026 is off to a good start for everyone!

New Years Day – I went out for Mexican food in the afternoon but was home for the bulk of the day with the cats.  Playing on the computer and watching TV, just relaxing in general.  I did stop to grab the mail. 

Friday – It was back to work for one day and wow it was a banger.  It started off with a lull and then the bottom fell out and I was super busy for a while.  The day in general went by pretty fast as Friday’s do.  I was glad when it was over. 

Saturday – I got my laundry done in the evening.  I spent the morning loafing and enjoying a day with nothing planned.  I did go out to the same place I was at last Saturday.  Got a bowl of chili and a Garlic Burger.  That was the plan but then I heard the magical words “Bread Pudding” and well I had to have that.  It was actually Pecan Bread Pudding and served cold.  It would have been better warmed up with a lite drizzle of caramel on top.  Watched a lot of porn when I got home.  It’s one of my escapes from reality. 

Sunday – Rudy woke me up way too early and I went back to bed.  I got up late by Rudy’s standards.  Passed out his breakfast.  Then got ready to go get mine.  Super cold outside and not a lot of people at the breakfast place but I am okay with that.  Grocery store was kind of the same way.  Topped off my gas tank and came home.  Sat on the heating pad for my shoulders and upper back.  Took a nap with the cats.  Put out my medicine.  Then launched into cleaning mode.  I finally got to my bedroom closet which I have put off for months.  I felt really good after I was done with it.  Threw away a few pairs of old shoes and a ton of inserts.  It was all junk that was just collecting dust.  Cleaned the house and here I am in front of the computer. 

It’s been a bit of a blur trying to figure out what day of the week it is with the holidays mixed in but it was really nice to have time away from work. 

I will be done with my first on-call shift of the year come tomorrow morning and nothing feels better than having a break from that for a couple weeks.  I’ve got 3 whole days to work this week and not really looking forward to any of them. 

Thursday I’ll be seeing the doctor again just a regular visit to have labs checked and to air any general complaints.  Friday I’ve got a haircut booked in the morning.  Thinking of hitting up Sam’s Club again for a couple things.  I know I will be eating out. 

I’ve got the rest of today on my hands.  I plan to go visit Red Lobster.  Have a bowl of Clam Chowder and the Flounder Dinner.  It sounds good I only hope that service is better.  I’ve got two in the area by me in opposite directions.  I always go to the one that I went to with my spouse but if service sucks then I will switch next time to the other one. 

Cats are both fine.  We have had some play time.  They have been brushed and nails trimmed.  They just love to be by me and Rudy is in my lap as I’m typing this.  He is trying to sleep it’s the only time he wags his tail when his eyes are closed.  Sometimes he does it with force and other times it’s gentle like it’s a reflex.  I do wonder what they think sometimes. 

Take care, stay warm & well.  Talk with you all again soon!

Catching up

Howdy!

Thanks for stopping by. I took Wednesday as a veg day. I was able to finally get the backup process started on my porn collection. It's running now. I've got way too many external hard drives and the next logical move is to upgrade my storage to a NAS (Network Area Storage). Thinking about that more towards Christmas since I might be able to get a bargain. If I didn't go the NAS route then it would be looking a cloud provider for storage. Long term the cloud would be a better solution because it would be up to that provider to maintain their network, whereas with a NAS if a drive fails that's on me to replace. Ah technology it is great but it can also be expensive. I could store other things on a NAS as well but it would mainly be to archive and preserve my porn collection. That's what takes up most of the disk space I have, even when compressed and archived.

The cats enjoyed me taking a break. I was feeling a bit down/depressed and lonely. Towards the late afternoon I got a phone call that I have been waiting for. Something that I had dismissed and figured wouldn't happen but it is happening and it's only because of me and my persistence. I'm glad that things came together. This is the big event that I have been talking about. It's another ride along with a police officer but this time it's at the State level. It sounds like it might be hours long and who knows what I will see. It takes place tomorrow afternoon. Sadly, I had to cancel my massage because I figured that this event would wind up cutting into that time and I wouldn't want to rush or short change myself of this experience. It's pretty important to me. I'm super pumped for this and eager. I hope that the Trooper I am with is personable and has a sense of humor. Guess I will find out soon enough.

I went for my facial this morning. First time that I had extractions that had to be done. They were painful but glad they are behind me. I knew that I had a pimple setting up to form on my nose. I tried my best to stop it but that didn't work. I didn't see anything when I looked in the mirror hours before I showered. Apparently, most folks have facials done every month, unlike me who only has them done annually. This year I did an anti-aging facial to help plump my skin and work away a bit of the dark circles that were starting to form under my eyes. The whole process was like an hour and a half. It was just chemical after chemical. I got the areas where the rash I have had zapped with a tool that kills bacteria down to the root. I figured it couldn't hurt. Guess we will see if that helps any. I left with samples of cleansers, a mask and several different moisturizers. It's all a ploy to get you to come back to buy product from them. I'll use the samples. I'm thinking of investing in a Clarasonic. I jumped on the band wagon when they first came out and my skin was glowing. Sadly, the battery in the unit died and won't take a charge. I got one for my late spouse and even his is so old that battery is zapped. No easy way to take them apart. Everything now a days is made to toss and replace. I'm not a fan of that model. Anyway, I am sure that a Clarasonic would help my skin, not that it's in bad shape but hey it could use any help I can give it to help maintain my so-called good looks.

The table that I was on for my facial always makes my neck ache afterwards. I got a pillow this year but that didn't help out a whole bunch. The table is in an odd position where the head is lowered and the feet are elevated. I had the table adjusted but even that didn't help a whole lot. I wound up coming home afterwards and taking a nap. Rudy curled up with me. Then he had lunch.

I went back out grabbed the mail and that bill finally showed up. My payment even though I scheduled it today won't get there in time so I will be late. I hate that but at the same time I won't lose any sleep over it. Made a run to Sam's club. Saw a couple frat bros that looked super-hot. Blond hair and blue eyes. One was tall and the other was short. They seemed pretty close. Sadly, I wasn't able to get a rear view because there was foot traffic and I had to keep moving. As per usual I went in and spent more money than I had planned on. Printer ink went up by $10, it was already expensive as it was. The only thing that I didn't get was Water Softener Salt and that's because the display was a mess with a broken bag and what looked to be slim pickings. I've got two bags here that I will be loading up and that should tide me for a few more months. Still, I like to have it on hand much like printer ink, you always run out at the most inconvenient time.

Came back home and unloaded my purchases and then dashed off to the car wash. No eye candy there and even though kids are back in school that place is jumping. Seems that everyone wants to get their car washed. It was busy the last time I was there a few days ago.

I grabbed some lunch and headed down to pay my bill, get email and surf the internet. Shocker I found more porn to download. Seems there is always a hot scene waiting and I'm not upset about that at all. Rudy came and got me when it was time for supper. I took a break and got the cats food. Then grabbed myself something and watched TV taking a break from the computer.

Now I am back in front of it. I had some photos to organize and a letter to write. Got all of that out of the way. Caught up on my blog visits and I am slowly working my way to being done. I might type up a story that I had written. I did manage to do that yesterday and left the computer all hot and horny. Not a bad thing at all.

Tomorrow, I plan to get up early. Grab breakfast out, hit up the grocery store that I rarely visit. Grab some Tombstone Pizza, they are the only place in town where I can get it. Plus a few other things that I honestly don't need but want. Then come home and do some cleaning. I am forgoing a trip to the home improvement store but I can only put that off for so long. Do a bit of resting and relaxing then getting ready for my afternoon adventure and heading out. I actually have to dress up for this and while I won't be wearing a tie I will be in dress pants.

My vacation will be over with once we get through the weekend and then it will be back to the old bump and grind. I've got at least another full week to take and I am sure that I will manage to work that in.

Finally, I haven't heard back from the doctor but he for sure forgot to order an A1C. I made my next appointment which should have been in December but he only had Christmas Eve open and it was a 7:30a appointment. It takes about an hour to get there normally and then factor in rush hour (even though it's a holiday) plus the fact it will be cold and there will hopefully be snow on the ground, nah it's not worth it to me. I didn't take it and pushed my appointment into early January. Next up for me is my eye doctor appointment which occurs later on this month and it's on a week where I am on-call. The eye doc is also an hour away so won't that be a fun time.

Talk with you all again soon. Take care!

Happy Birthday

Good evening!

I ate the whole slice of Rainbow Cake last night, 800 calories.  It was good though and I am glad I bought it.  Slept pretty good until Rudy decided that 6a was time for breakfast.  I went back to bed.

Woke up with just enough time to have breakfast, shave, shower and make it out the door dressed to see the doctor. 

Got a birthday present from the doctor, it’s a small plastic duck.  Guess it’s not everyday that you go to the doctor and get ducked!  That’s the most action I’ve seen in years.  I digress.  Everything went fine, got stabbed for my blood work.  I’m probably going to have to have some diagnostic testing done but waiting to hear more on that.  Honestly I’d just as soon skip it.  Thus far the blood results that I have gotten all look pretty good.  However, I don’t see an A1C and think that he might have forgot to order that. 

That bill that I mentioned a couple days ago showed up again today in my daily digest of mail that I should be getting today, but it didn’t arrive.  I honestly am starting to wonder if it’s going to surface or not.  The week isn’t over just yet. 

I am still working on getting my porn collection ready for backup, normally I am more on top of this task but work kind of got in the way.  I’m thinking that I will be able to start the process tomorrow if all goes well. 

Made it to dinner with my friends.  It was a great meal.  I had fried cod, mashed potatoes and a salad.  We enjoyed some onion rings and I was able to bring most of them home along with some of my meal.  I got a slice of cheesecake for my birthday, the waiter brought it automatically without anyone asking.  He was super cute and I really wanted to ask for his number.  This place was filled with Twinks and my eyes were quite busy looking at all of them.  It was a nice time that ended way too quickly. 

Washed the car when I came home from the doctor.  Now the windshield is covered in bugs from the trip to dinner and I need to go back through the car wash.  This membership is worth it. 

I plan to stay up late tonight.  I’ve got nothing going tomorrow.  I know that Rudy will wake me early and I’ll get him breakfast.  I should make my Sam’s Club run tomorrow but I will probably put it off just because I can.  Need to visit the home improvement store too and not anxious for that trip either. 

Saved the best part for last.  On the way to the doctors office I saw a vehicle that had my late spouses initials on the license plate.  I took that as a sign he’s watching me.  It was probably just a coincidence.  It’s days like today that I really miss him.  I know that he would have loved the food we had tonight as well as the eye candy. 

This wasn’t the best birthday but it wasn’t the worst either.  I’m glad that my friends make it a point every year to celebrate with me. 

I’m still holding out hope that the other really big thing that I want to do this week happens but at this point since I don’t have confirmation I think that it’s not going to materialize.  There is still a possibility that things will work out.  If that happens this would certainly make my week.

Hope you had a great day and that your evening is equally as enjoyable.  Thanks for stopping by. 

Ah Friday again

I am so glad that it’s finally Friday.  I will get a couple days of rest and relaxation away from work and am very much looking forward to it.  Had a meeting with the boss yesterday and he thanked me for being such a workhorse this week.  At least he acknowledged that he sees what I am doing and at least told me that he appreciates it.  Even if it was just empty words, it was good to hear.  I always go above and beyond, it’s something I am known for.  It’s always noticed regardless of where I have worked.  I feel like it’s helped me a lot in my present position.  Sometimes it’s just the little things that turn out to make a huge difference.  Shame I don’t see huge payment reward for that but I look at it as just doing my job.  It also makes me feel good at times. 

This week has been such a whirlwind that I was shocked when I went to the fridge last night and discovered there was no Spaghetti to heat up.  That’s when it hit me that it was just so good I couldn’t stop eating it.  The freezer isn’t nearly as well stocked as I thought it was but I did find a Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo dinner that I had.  It started out good but I soon grew tired of it and wound up throwing the last few bites out.  I had a piece of double layer yellow cake iced with chocolate frosting for desert.  As I was eating it I kept thinking about packing weight on from WFH and being so sedentary.  I don’t want to blow back up like a blimp.  Not that I am exactly thin but I am lighter than I was during the pandemic. 

It probably doesn’t help the fact that tonight’s dinner will likely be a piece of German Chocolate Cake.  I will most likely wait to eat it until after my massage.  If I don’t have that then it will be a Grilled Cheese.  I know I don’t eat healthy but it’s like I told the doctor a long time ago.  There are two things in this world that I absolutely love.  The first is men and the second is food.  If I can’t have one then I am damn hell sure having the other.  Regardless of what I do I am still dying and damn I’d like to go out on a full stomach.  Sure would be nice to get some dick too but at least food is readily within my reach.  He smiled when I told him that.  My doc is a chubby short guy so it’s not like he can complain too much at me for my weight. 

Last night was over with way too quickly.  I took one extra sleeping pill and damn I was out.  Didn’t hear any banging of the cans this morning when the trash people came.  I woke up on my own but Rudy was right there and sensed that I was about to fall back asleep.  He stuck his cold wet nose against mine and damn that woke me up in a hurry.  I sure do love my Rudy wake up calls, they are the best and I hope they never ever end. 

It’s been a busy morning.  There is no time for lunch and I have 3 meetings today which is highly abnormal for a Friday.  There is a slight lull now and I think I am taking advantage of it and will run up to take a bathroom break and perhaps have a little relaxing time with the cats, that is if my phone doesn’t start blowing up. 

I do hate this extra on-call duty and will be glad when the mistake maker gets back.  Until then I suppose I will survive or die trying. Here’s hoping that today speeds by so that I can get on that massage table sooner rather than later!

Have an awesome weekend and take care!

What’s up Doc?

My doctor finally responded to my inquiry last night about the drug to treat this high LPA level.  He did concur with me that my odds of approval are slim in trying to get my insurance to cover the drug.  If a cardiac event were to occur the odds are low but not zero that it would kill me.  There is some family heredity that factors into the result.  Given all of that I am just going to keep on the current meds that I have and we will hope for the best.  I am sure that I will bring it up at my next visit but for now it’s just business as usual. 

I did think about the family part and thought my brother should probably know.  This way it would relieve me of any guilt for having not told him if something were to happen to him.  I wrote a short letter to him and am heading out later today to mail it.  Given our last interaction was when Gator died and it wasn’t all that pleasant I figure it’s just best to convey the results and suggest that he speak with his doctor to consider having the test ran.  This way he knows and I’ve done my duty.  If my brother is still the same as he used to be, he’s not seeing a doctor regularly and only goes to one when he gets sick or something is seriously wrong.  Maybe that wife of his has changed that but I seriously doubt it.  

I stuffed myself last night with Spaghetti & Meatballs.  I was full but kept eating just to polish off the dish, very bad thing to do.  I was miserable up until I fell asleep several hours later.  Talked with a friend on the phone and then worked on the letter.  That was pretty much my evening. 

Didn’t sleep the best and not exactly sure what position my foot was in but damn it hurts today, feels like I sprained something.  I felt fine before bed and haven’t had any events that would cause this.  Just noticed it when I woke up in the middle of the night.  Ah the joy of getting old and sleeping in odd positions.  Ye old body isn’t nearly as forgiving as it once was. 

Work today has been a nightmare.  It started shortly after I sat down this morning to begin work.  Things finally settled down around 11a when I was permitted to take a bathroom break.  Rudy bugged me for food and I took care of him.  I am about to head up to see about lunch and relax a bit, lord knows I could use it. 

Looking forward to the weekend.  No real plans but I know that I will manage to entertain myself and enjoy my time away from work.  Sleeping in sure does sound nice, especially after the day I have had today. 

Hope that all is well in your world.  Take care!

Time Off = Time to spend $$$

Hi and I hope your doing well!  I’ve really enjoyed my two days off, however as you can surmise by the title I have spent some money while I have been off. 

Thursday I went to the doctor and of course just my luck he was running behind.  I had an 11:30a appointment and I didn’t leave until 2p that includes seeing the doc as well as having my blood drawn.  I also had to get stuck twice because the first batch of blood they took spoiled after it was spun in the centrifuge.  Better that they caught it than calling me and telling me I had to come back because that would have angered me.  I do have a ganglion cyst in my wrist.  My doc wants to refer me to a hand surgeon rather than taking any action.  He told me that since it’s shrunk and seems like it’s going away if he were me he’d just leave it alone for now.  However, if it becomes bothersome or flairs back up then it’s best to have it out.  This reminds me of the long fight I had with a dentist years ago about getting my wisdom teeth out, eventually I had to give in because they kept getting infected but I fought it hard and wish in the end that I would have had all 4 pulled at once.  My fear here is not only the bill but that once the surgeon cuts that there could be damage done that can’t be undone.  Plus I am not crazy about seeing another doctor.  We also chatted about my neck rash and he told me that he could try one more thing but if that didn’t work then my best route would be to see a dermatologist.  Again as my luck would have it he didn’t call anything in so I am debating about asking him now or waiting another 3 months and bringing it up again. 

I had BBQ for supper and it was really good.  Then I came home and started work on some laundry.  I took care of updating my finances and paying bills.  Then it was off to surf for porn.  I wound up joining a couple more porn stars OF’s and damn I lucked out on some good content.  Rudy had to pry me away from the computer by nagging me because it was getting late and I needed to get up early on Friday.  I gave in, had play time with the cats and went to bed.  I don’t remember a whole lot because I was really tired.  I didn’t get much sleep and had no nap.  I watched a little TV and I passed out. 

Woke up early this morning went to breakfast at a fast food place.  It sure was good and I ordered so much that I brought home some left overs.  Then I left for my 9a appointment for car service.  Just an oil change and a cabin air filter.  They had to order the cabin air filter but then break time came so there was an hour added to my sitting time.  Then they took the long way on replacing the cabin air filter and that racked up a labor bill for me.  Long story short I spent the morning there and wasn’t back home until noon.  I wasn’t pleased with the bill just because it cost way more than I anticipated.  However, it’s not like I don’t have it, just didn’t want to spend it. 

I stopped off at Sam’s Club and wow there went some more money.  Just got home stuff like Kleenex, Toilet Paper, Water, Salt for the water softener and muffins.  Don’t you know I snagged part of the Salt bags on the shopping cart while lifting it into the trunk and a little salt escaped into my trunk.  When I unloaded I put that bag down upside down so salt didn’t get in the house.  Then vacuumed out the trunk, presto problem solved. 

It was a really nice day we were in the 70’s  I opened up the windows and the cats went crazy.  I ate some yogurt so I could take my antibiotic and then watched some TV.  I really wanted to work in a nap but then remembered I needed to get laundry done.  So I started working on that and wound up having an hour to lay down.  I did lay down but never went to sleep. 

Decided since it was such a nice day that I would venture out to a place that I have been before but it’s costly.  Damn I dropped $70 for dinner and that was just on me, I didn’t pick up any other tabs.  I got Chilean Sea Bass, a soda, a slice of Carrot Cake.  I didn’t get a real good look at the specials but when I did I saw they had Grouper and I would have rather had that.  The dinner was $45 that included a salad and it came with mashed potatoes and a side of vegetables.  The Carrot Cake was homemade.  The entire meal was all so good. I told myself to stop eating the cake because I was stuffed but then I got a refill on my soda and just attacked it and demolished it.  Then I suffered the whole way home but it was a good kind of suffering.  I wish I could eat that good every night!

I came home and opted to stop to fill up the tank because I plan a long drive for breakfast to attack that breakfast buffet, been looking forward to it all week long.  Anyway the lady in front of me kept having problems with her card.  I got out to see if I could help her and we struck up a conversation that would never end.  She went on and on and 20 minutes had gone by.  We were chatting about jobs and she has been unemployed for a while.  I wound up giving her my business card and telling her to consider applying where I work.  Then she got into all these jobs she has held in the past but she quit every damn one of them.  That’s when I wish I never gave her my card.  I think she is a bit loony and this is going to mushroom into a problem.  She kept trying to give me her resume.  I told her to go on line and apply for a job, she can put my name down but that is the extent of it.  I have nothing to do with making a hiring decision.  Then she went on to tell me she was going to email me her resume.  I told her again all I could do was pass it on to HR and they would tell me to tell her to apply on the website.  Finally I managed to tell her that I needed to get moving and then she drove away.  She almost backed into me as she was leaving her vehicle went into reverse and thankfully I was a considerable distance from her.  I just got a bad vibe after the fact that I can’t shake.  I hope she doesn’t turn out to be crazy and become a problem for me.  I didn’t promise her anything, she offered to give me a reward if they hire her and I told her I didn’t want anything.  This was on her merit and would be between her and HR if she applied for a position and landed it.  There is an incentive for me if she is hired and stays for 90 days then I get some money but honestly I wasn’t thinking of that.  I like to help people but damn you have to be so careful these days.  I’ve never given a complete stranger a business card.  I’m very glad that I work in a secure building and she can’t just come waltzing in because she strikes me as that type of person.  Please dear God tell me I didn’t just make a HUGE MISTAKE and invite a LOONY WOMAN to apply for a job where I work.  Not much I can do about it now it’s over all I can do is react if she become a problem.  Shame there isn’t a do over button in life because I’d do things differently if I could go back in time.  Everything happens for a reason just not sure why this happened other than I was trying to be a nice guy.  

In addition to the expenses I’ve mentioned I also did some shopping on Amazon.  Got some cardboard replacements for a toy that Mora threw up on.  Along with pen refills, eye drops and some other junk that I really didn’t need.  The cats just loved to see me opening boxes but they were sad when I threw them in the trash.  This place was cardboard city and I wasn’t about to let that continue to build.  I had been hanging on to boxes from when I ordered my iPad and since that worked out and I am keeping it time to get rid of the boxes.  Thankfully I did it on trash day. 

I am excited about the breakfast buffet but not excited about getting up early.  However, Rudy will wake me regardless so I will be up anyway.  It’s going to be back into the deep freeze tomorrow and that doesn’t exactly make me want to jump to traveling.  I would love to sleep in just one day.  Sunday it will be even colder and I need to make a Target run because the cats will be out of treats.  I thought about doing that today but just never got around to it.  I am tired of running and just want to lounge at home for a bit before I get back to it again.  Who knows maybe I will make the Target run tomorrow but I kind of doubt it.  I’ve plotted dinner for tomorrow night and that will require a little bit of travel as well.  I figure might as well live it up a little while I can.  Life will be back to normal come Monday. 

I am not looking forward to going back Monday not only because of having to dig out but because the boss schedule another meeting for a small project that I know will turn into a cluster.  However, right now I am just thinking about the weekend.  It’s nice not to be tethered to a phone and to hear my work email sound going off.  Wishing that I had scheduled more time off but hey I’d have to go back sometime.  Good news is that I did put in for 2 more days in 3 months so I can go back to the doc.  Speaking of time off I did think about the fact that if I did have surgery to remove the cyst that I would probably get some time off from that but it probably wouldn’t be more than a day or two at most.  It’s not major surgery but there would be stiches and that’s super inconvenient.  I hope this thing goes away and doesn’t flair back up for another thirty something years if ever again. 

Back to laundry and surfing for porn until I get tired or the cats beg me to come back upstairs.  Talk with you all again soon.  Take care and be well. 

Poked 3 times

Welcome … I hope the weekend is going well for you.  It’s not bad here but I’ve had a couple of issues crop up. 

Amazon never did show up with my battery charger.  I called this afternoon and they are sending a replacement shipment that is supposed to arrive on Monday.  The original unit is still in transit but there was a shipping issue.  I might wind up with two of them.  Although they told me I could send one back if I get two. 

My cyst was driving me nuts and I opted to try draining it on my own, this was a bad mistake.  I used a sterile syringe & needle.  I started by washing my hands and wrist with warm soapy water.  Then dried off.  Swabbed the cyst twice with two different alcohol pads and then busted open the syringe.  I poked it directly in the middle but the needle wasn’t fully in and when I went to draw back on the syringe the needle came out.  I got nothing but a flash of blood.  I poked it again from the side and was able to draw back on the syringe.  I got a little more blood but nothing else.  Finally my last poke I opted to stab it from the top.  I pushed and it hurt but I pushed some more.  I felt it in me and wanted to make sure that I was inside the cyst as much as possible.  I kind of wish I went deeper.  However when I pulled back on the syringe I got nothing but a little bit more blood.  To say that I wasn’t happy was quite the understatement.  All I did was make things worse.  The area is sore now and bruised a bit.  It did increase for a short time in size but has since shrunk.  This morning it’s all red and warm which means it’s infected.  I did a virtual doctors visit and found that it might be a fibrous cyst, not all of them are filled with fluid.  However, it is possible that my doctor may choose to try to inject a steroid into it to see if that will shrink it.  Most likely I am going to wind up getting referred to another doctor for the drainage or surgical removal.  Honestly I am fine with leaving it in just make it go back to being not a huge pain and so swollen.  At any rate I got some antibiotics and they are hitting me hard it’s almost like I am taking the medicine for an infected tooth.  1 pill 3 times a day for 7 days.  I will be at the doctors office on Thursday so he can touch it and hopefully I can talk him in to trying something first before throwing up his hands and sending me off to see a colleague.  I’m looking for relief sooner rather than later.  At least I had the foresight to recognize the infection and caught it in the early stages before it spread and put me in grave danger.  I know that shit moves fast and the sooner you act the better you are.  I am mad that I gave in to trying to fix this on my own but I was tired of suffering and going to the ER probably wouldn’t have yielded any thing different other than maybe some diagnostic testing. 

I did get up super early and got my shower and on the road.  I went to a place that is an hour and half away.  I got curious on the way down and discovered an energy facility.  They had the most amazing smoke stacks.  I’ve seen them before in the distance but never up close.  The smoke was billowing out but the bulk of it was stagnant.  I was enjoying the view and wish that I would have taken some photos and video.  I was in the country and there wasn’t anyone around.  Found out that the restaurant had a breakfast buffet on the weekends, that sounds temping.  However my eyes were set on a Philly Cheesesteak Omelet.  I had to wait forever for it to show up and it was red damn hot.  Tasted delicious but the steak could have been sliced a little thinner.  It was easily 5 or 6 eggs.  I got toast with it and had a soda.  It was $15 and I left a nice tip.  The waitress was really friendly and gave me a large soda to go.  The trip home was a bit of a challenge because my GPS headed me to a road that was closed.  I remembered where I came into town and took that way back home.  I was a little out of the way.  I was on some country roads that seemed like they would never end.  I decided to put my foot on the pedal and was up to 120.  I liked the speed but hate what I did to my gas tank.  That was a huge fuel suck but I did it twice because you know once just isn’t enough.  I wanted to get home to get online with a doctor about my wrist plus I had to use the bathroom.  This was a very enjoyable trip and I might make it again next weekend and try the buffet. 

The vehicle feels pretty good and is running well I think it enjoyed the trip more than I did.  I am interested to see where the battery is now.  I’ve been back out since coming home.  Stopped for cat food, medicine, mail and grabbed something to eat.  I’m giving the network time to go to sleep and for things to cool down a bit.  Then I will go back out with my meter and see what the health check says.  I still think that I am headed towards a new battery the only question is when.  If there is plenty of life left in it no shop will replace it under warranty but I know they would sell me a new one for cost and I am sure that’s up from when I originally purchased what’s in there now.  My late spouse had an SUV and the damn thing ate batteries, winter seemed to kill it quicker than anything.  Even after he passed I think I put at least one battery in it before I wound up getting rid of it. 

In other news I watched the latest episode of The Pit.  Lost it over a little girl passing away.  This show is so damn real it feels like I am in an actual ER.  Then I finished up the Netflix series Zero Day.  It got really good and I just had to watch to the end.  There was a couple plot twists that I never expected but the mystery was solved in the end.  I was all keyed up after watching it but managed to somehow slow things down and watched some Night Court and then I was out like a light until early morning when my bladder woke me up.  The next time I woke up was at 6:30a when Rudy was making biscuits on me.  He wanted his food, I just couldn’t believe morning came around so quickly.  It was a little after midnight when I turned the lights out.  I wanted more sleep but was also excited to get moving.  I didn’t get back home until 10:30a

Almost worked in a nap but I was tired and moved from the chair to the bed, that was enough to wake me up and I couldn’t fall asleep.  Watched some YouTube videos and then just got up and started moving. 

I’ve taken care of my work task.  I need to get up at 6:30a to do testing because of monthly patching.  I want to keep on schedule so that I make it to breakfast, the grocery store and gas station at my usual times so that I have the morning to rest.  I’ve been blessed with the fact that it’s been quiet all day but I have had some spam roll into to my work email account that annoyed me and made me think that I was getting work.  I could go all weekend without hearing the email alert for my work email account.  Here’s hoping that the quiet continues for work. 

Talk with you all again soon.  Stay warm and be well.

HOW Y’ALL DOING?

That’s the title of a book by Leslie Jordan.  I am currently listening to the audio book which is read by the author.  It’s entertaining and interesting at the same time.  I miss his acting he was a great performer.  Started the book last night and haven’t gotten terribly far.  But have plans to resume listening to it soon.  Glad that Spotify includes this in the price that I pay for my monthly subscription.  I don’t listen to audio books that often.  I know I could downgrade my membership and save I think a whole dollar but I’m happy where I am. 

Well it’s Friday and after today I will be on vacation for a week.  My day is essentially done unless something comes waddling in.  I am just on standby.  Kind of like having a day off but being trapped at home.  Not the worst thing in the world. 

I’ve already worked with my finances and booked a haircut appointment this morning so not terribly shabby.  Haircut is on Monday afternoon.  Tuesday I’ve promised myself that I will make the trip to the buffet to check out their taco bar.  Not sure if that will actually happen but right now it’s on the list.  Thursday is doctor day and I could easily stop by my favorite Italian place afterwards for a quick bite to eat and get some nice take home food.  That leaves either Wednesday or Friday to make the adventure to the other buffet place that I hit up last time, it is only an hour away but feels like you have traveled two hours and you will never get there. 

Planning on getting up at a decent hour tomorrow, showering and then heading off to some fast food breakfast.  Cinnamon & Raisin biscuits sound pretty good and I might as well enjoy them while they are available because like Thanksgiving they will be gone before you know it.  Then I plan to head out to see my friends at their shop.  My vehicle burped when I had the coolant flushed and it needs a top off, I am running just below the minimum line.  They should be able to knock that out quick or so I hope. 

Had an enjoyable evening with the cats.  Mora made sure that she got her belly rubbed.  Rudy made sure that I stuck to my routine of playtime after I took care of brushing my teeth.  I’ve stopped passing out cat nip and they don’t seem to be upset about it at all.  Can’t miss a treat time though, Mora is on top of that.  She was nagging me last night at 5:30p and they don’t go out until 6p but I got worn down and gave in early.  Besides that I wanted my Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries which I indulged in a bit too much.  Damn they are so good!

It’s in the 30’s this morning but word is that by noon it should be back in the 60’s.  No rain for the weekend which is good news.  I’m off to play on the computer and then probably head up to be with the cats for a while to watch some TV.  Hoping for a great day and even better weekend and vacation.  It is the last big hurrah this year for me so I am going to try my best to make it count.  I kind of already feel the lazy creeping up on me with the I’ll do it tomorrow saying.  Tomorrow never seems to come in those situations.  So here’s hoping that I can shake that before it gets set in. 

Have a great day and an even better weekend!

Moving Along

The week is moving right along and I am happy that tomorrow is Friday.  Saw a few new restaurants that have opened up in my area from browsing on social media.  Thinking of checking one of them out over the weekend.  Also the place that I go to for deep dish pizza has an even deeper dish pizza.  I’m thinking of trying that over the weekend as well.  If I don’t make it the pizza is for sure on my must try list. 

My wake up cat thought that I needed to be up at 6a so he tried his best to wake me.  I told him we had one more hour to go.  I know that it makes his day or so it appears when we see each other first thing in the morning.  I enjoy it as well.  However, I don’t want to get up until I have to and he knows that.  I always tell him the night before what time to make the biscuits. 

We have had yo-yo temperatures where it drops into the 50 and 60’s but is back up to the 80’s and 90’s during the day.  Plenty of sunshine and there has been some rain sprinkled in.  My lawn can attest that it’s only sprinkles because it’s crispy fried for the most part.  I think that Summer is fighting out it’s last days before we ring in fall.  In looking out I see that some leaves have already started to fall from the trees.  That will ruin my clean gutters but they can be cleaned out again.  Watching a tree across the street slowly start to turn.  When it goes it’s a nice shade of red and very photographic.  I’ve got photos of the tree from when it was planted up to present day.  Not exactly sure why I photographed it when it was just planted but I did.  It’s my favorite tree in my view.

Getting ready to eat lunch today I heard a meow.  Rudy was eating.  I know that Mora was on my bed.  I looked around the front and back yard but didn’t see anything.  Checked on Mora and she talked to me but I honestly don’t think it was her.  I think either I’m hearing things or there is another cat around outside that I don’t yet know of.  I know that we had a stray come by and trip the camera a couple weeks ago but I haven’t seen it since. 

My rash is sadly still there.  It itches a little bit but the breakout I had is gone but the redness remains.  I don’t know that it’s an allergic reaction and since it’s not really responding to the anti-fungal cream I don’t think it’s fungal.  Based on my research that leaves one thing which is a bacterial infection.  It’s not going to get any better until I get antibiotics be that a cream or pills.  I’m waiting to finish my steroids and plan to take new photos and update the doc to see what the next course of action is.  I would rather my doc figure this out than push me off onto a specialist.  However, I think that he will be all too quick to throw up his hands, at least that is what I think.  I hope I’m wrong.  Bottom line is that I want my pasty white skin back. 

The boss called me yesterday and told me about a couple projects that we are doing.  He asked me if I wanted to be involved, not leaving me much of a choice like pick 1 or pick both but you have to pick something.  I told him both but as per usual his ears were clogged and he said sleep on it and we can touch base tomorrow.  When he asked about it today I changed my answer and told him that I’d like to be involved with 1 of the projects.  Hearing that he told me that he was going to have me lead the entire project.  This is a project where several of us told him that he’s doing it wrong and he refuses to change.  Perhaps he wants someone to blame so he set me up, at least that is kind of how it feels.  He didn’t provide a lot of information other than I would be “involved” when he was pitching this to me.  Had I know I’d be the lead of the project I would have never ever consented.  However, it’s too late now cats out of the bag.  I don’t feel bad about the project it’s just that I am the one who will be doing all the damn work.  I’m not super excited but I am not afraid either.  It seems pretty simple from as best as I can tell.

The Mendes Brothers story is on Netflix as a 8 or 9 part series.  I plan to dive into that.  I like knowing what I am going to watch rather than surfing for content. 

Well time to throw on some pants, gather and take out the trash.  Then it will be sitting with the cats and watching TV as I keep an eye on work in case something comes up.  My schedule is wide open for the rest of the day.  Tomorrow isn’t terribly busy but I do have some things to take care of in the morning. 

Hang in there, one more day and then the weekend is coming.  Take care!

Day 1 - McDonald’s

I was able to keep my time off a secret and not remind anyone.  I’m sure Mr. Mistake Maker is beside himself because I left him with a ton of work to do.  Of course I will be going back to a ton of work but that is not for 11 more days. 

Had a bout of insomnia last night and was up from 2a until 4a.  The cats just blocked there faces using their paws and I watched TV until I got drowsy and fell back asleep. 

Rudy let me sleep in for 30 minutes and I was so thankful for that.  I got up and got going as if it was a normal day but then after breakfast I was able to return to watching TV and eventually drifted off to sleep for a bit. 

Got my shower and put on that new cologne, which I could hardly smell.  I went light on purpose just in case.  Had a little time to waste before I headed out. 

Stopped off at the bank to cash a check and they have a money storage machine.  It looks like a printer but it dispenses and takes cash.  Pretty cool.  I guess the days of having cash in drawers is gone. 

I made it to the doctors office with plenty of time to spare and they made me wait my turn.  I went down my list and yes I told the doctor about the chest pain I had.  He of course ordered an EKG, which came back perfectly normal.  However, he informed me of all of my risk factors that tilt in favor of me having a heart attack.  That was kind of scary.  However, since the EKG came back normal were just observing and he won’t take any further action unless there is a repeat episode. 

I complained about my tremor again and sounds like I will be headed to a Neurologist in the long term.  I honestly think it’s a side effect of the anti-depressants I am on but also coupled with my knotted upper back I think they feed on each other and that’s why I have the issue. 

Of course no doctors visit would be complete without a prick.  Yeah I’m talking about blood work.  I got a lady who was all pissed off that Burger King ripped her off at lunch and she took it out on my arms, missing both times.  Someone else stepped in and I got pricked 3 times before they got their blood.

On my way home I couldn’t decide quite what I wanted to do.  I could hit up Sam’s, I could stop at a shoe store or I could just get the mail and go back home.  I opted to grab the mail and go home. 

Got my car insurance renewal and damn prices went up again.  I have a very short time to pony up the money or look for new coverage.  I am going to do some shopping just for my own peace of mind. 

Meanwhile I am dealing with my newest problem.  I ordered some Shampoo & Conditioner on-line over the weekend.  It should be here by now.  UPS noted that the package was damaged in transit, the box was empty and has been discarded.  They notified the shipper.  I’ve called the shipper and left a voice mail yesterday.  No phone call back by this afternoon, so I sent an email.  I’ll bet you if I file a dispute with the bank to claw back my money that will get their attention.  I’m giving them a day to reach back out and if they don’t then I’m going to reach out to the bank.  I either want what I paid for or my money back. 

My neighbor got his roof done today.  The cats were all upset by the noise.  I am hopeful that was the last straw holding them from putting their house up for sale.  I’d like to see them leave sooner rather than later.  Time will tell. 

I am really tired but I’ve managed to stay awake.  Had McDonald’s for supper and it was good.  Loaded with salt that I could taste which is why I only eat it once in a blue moon.  It satisfied my craving. 

I plan to grab breakfast out tomorrow and then get my facial.  After that if I feel like it I will hit up Sam’s Club and the cat food store.  If not I will probably come home and take a nap, then go back out.  I don’t know where I want to eat dinner at tomorrow.  Thought about driving to a pizza place and getting pasta instead.  Perhaps something else will tickle my fancy, I just know that I won’t go hungry. 

Started watching Part 3 of That 90’s show on Netflix.  It’s pretty good, sure beats YouTube and commercials.  I’m not a fan of commercials but I don’t pay for YouTube.  I’m thinking of changing that. 

Well won’t be long and I’ll be winding down for the day.  Both cats are passed out cold but just wait magically they will both wake up just before I am ready to get up and move to the bedroom.  Rudy’s got to have his play time. 

Hope your day went well, thanks for stopping by.  Take care!

Day 2 - All Done

Happy Friday! 

I watched Young Sheldon last night.  I was surprised I didn’t cry.  Funerals be it IRL or on TV just crush me.  I’m pleased with the way the show ended.  I will miss it and all of the characters.  I look forward to seeing Georgie and Mandy continue on in their spin off series this fall.  I also watched Chicago PD and damn just went it got good it was over with.  I will be anxiously awaiting next weeks episode, hopefully it picks up where this one left off. 

I accomplished the things I wanted to today and feel good about it.  The movie almost didn’t happen because I was lazy but I forced my self to get moving.  I was so happy to have seen The Blue Angels movie.  It provided quite a bit of insight into what they do and how much training and flying they do, as well as the time they spend away from their families.  If your looking for a movie to watch in a theatre near you, I recommend this one. 

After I was done with the movie I didn’t make the trip to the new place for fish.  Instead I went to Olive Garden.  Sat at the bar, had the worst service but the best meal.  Ordered a Pina Colada and it was just okay, didn’t really compare to what I get at Red Lobster.  The place was packed at 3 in the afternoon, I was shocked to see it that full. 

Headed home after my meal, my stomach was full and I didn’t feel quite the best.  Plus there was storms pushing into the area.  Sat for an hour with the cats.  Then back out and I hit up Sam’s Club.  For the first time they didn’t have my printer ink.  I was on the fence about buying it but they kind of made the choice for me.  I’m not out but I always like to keep a supply on hand.  I have long thought of moving away from an ink-jet printer and moving to a color laser.  They have come down in price and you get better quality not that I’m printing anything that important. 

Now I’m home for the day, resting up for the weekend.  I’m a little worried because my blood work results have not been posted.  Normally they are available hours after I leave the doctors office.  By the time I decided to call they were closed.  In my mind I think there is something wrong and bad news is coming but who knows it could just be a computer glitch.  However, I am interested in the results regardless if there is good or bad news.  Now I’ve got something to stew about until Monday when I can call and inquire if they aren’t posted over the weekend. 

Saturday this sounds silly but I’ve got plans to hit up the office tomorrow.  There is a door that has been acting up and I should have gone in a couple weeks ago to look at it.  I won’t be in at all next week since I am on-call and figure Saturday morning is the perfect time to look at it.  Next to no one will be around so I should be able to slip in and out if all goes well.  Of course no good deed goes unpunished, which seems to be the case for me.  I want to get up early, go out for breakfast and then drive in.  Hopefully, it will be a quick thing but it’s not like I have anything else going.  I could do it tonight and knock it out of the way but starting first thing sounds best to me.  It’s not like I have to do it all.  I just am trying to avoid getting called to make an emergency trip in on the week I am on-call.  

Need to knock out some laundry and the dishes.  Plan to hopefully take care of the issues I found outside of the house when I was spraying last week.  Thinking of making a trip to Red Lobster for fish.  Their flounder is good but I would much prefer some cod.  Then the usual trip on Sunday to the grocery store and getting ready to go back to work on Monday.  I’ve not peeked at email yet and I’m sure there is plenty waiting for me. 

Back to relaxing and hoping for a nice evening with the cats.  That kind of depends if they decided to get into mischief.  They have both taken spells today and slept with me, letting me hold them.  I savor and cherish those moments.  It’s even better when they have their purr motors on. 

Hope you have a super weekend and all is well in your world.  Take care.