Ah Sunday

Hi and welcome in.  I always enjoy a Sunday morning.  Waking up to see Rudy spending a little time with him.  Then passing out breakfast for him and his sister.  Taking time to play with Mora while Rudy eats.  She loves the ball in the circle, she tries with both her paws to pull the ball out but it’s the only one out of the 3 that were in the toy originally that won’t come out easily.  I love seeing the joy on her face and as she stretches out and I make the ball spin fast then we take turns batting it around she is super quick.  One belly rub later for her and then it’s time to spring into action, getting my morning meds and getting dressed to go out and spend money. 

Got a bad surprise this morning the place where I go for breakfast is going to be closed for 4 Sundays because the owner is on vacation.  They are open every day of the week not sure why Sunday’s are any different but I enjoyed my last Strawberry French Toast for probably a month.  I’ve got other options but just love driving to this place it’s quick, good and the atmosphere feels like family. 

Dropped by the post office to pick up the mail and then went to get the car washed.  For some reason they weren’t open yet so I just went on to the grocery store.  After grocery shopping back to the car wash.  Wow there was a nice looking guy with an amazing ass that was motioning me to drive forward.  That was the best part of the morning. 

After that it was on to gas up and then finally back home.  Time to unload the groceries.  The cats were pleased to see me back home as they usually are.  They started playing and chasing each other.  This time Mora was the aggressor and she bit her brother a couple times.  He made every effort to try to avoid her but they are both so fast a collision was inevitable.  They didn’t hurt each other just playing, which is totally fine. 

I saw an odd looking spot on the carpet like it was wet and I avoided stepping in it.  I went to rest and relax for a bit.  Taking in some YouTube and napping.  The cats joined me as they usually do.  When I got up a few hours later that spot was for sure wet and I have no idea where it came from.  It wasn’t cat pee and the ceiling was dry, I’ve got no explanation for it.  I just cleaned it up.  Put out my medicine and swapped out some security camera batteries.  Cleaned the house and took out the trash. 

Got an invite from my bosses boss to a call tomorrow, not sure why we need a call when this is likely something that could be summed up in an email but I’ll be there.  I already know it’s about someone traveling and I think he’s just looking to give them the white glove treatment.  I hate talking with my bosses boss, he’s slimy and slick.  He’s taking a liking to me because I get stuff done and have a lot of knowledge of how things work in our environment.  I think that regardless of being on call or not, I probably would have gotten the invite.  I did some poking around so I am a little prepared ahead of time. 

Thought a lot about what I want for supper.  Think that I am going to the pizza place that serves the horrible pizza but getting some pasta and cheese garlic bread then maybe some Spumoni for desert.  It sounds pretty good.  I might change my mind once I get out and about but this place is not far.  It’s already rained here once and more is coming.  I figured that if I washed the car that would happen.  I really don’t want to get caught in it.  However, it would be a good excuse to go back and maybe see another hot guy!

Time to run the vacuum here in the basement and then it won’t be long to before it’s time to leave for dinner.  I will have some time on my hands this evening to relax and unwind further before the week starts. 

Here’s hoping that it’s a good week and not terribly hectic.  I do have a massage on Friday, haircut on Saturday and then plans for the evening that I am really looking forward to.  Once it’s over then I will have to find something else to look forward to.  Thanks for stopping by, time for me to get moving.  Take care!

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Superman

Hi and welcome in.  It’s been a busy few days all work related.  My 3 day work week felt more like 5 days.  The co-worker I complain most often about tried to get me to do his job for him but I pushed back.  We were on a project and I had done my half.  He thought we could split his half of the project but that wouldn’t be fair to me and in times past I have always done the bulk of the work.  Not this time!

I am not looking forward to next week because I will be on-call but we did manage to get this project out of the way so I think or hope that that worst is behind me. 

As you might guess by the title of the post today I went to see Superman.  It was in 3D and that was nice.  I got in a few minutes late but the movie hadn’t started yet however the house lights were down so it was dark.  I managed to find my seat with no problem.  I’m not a Superman fan and the cast I referred to was just Skyler Gisondo who played Jimmy Olsen.  The movie however was interesting and I had a good time and feel like I got my monies worth, as if that’s possible.  I recommend the movie if you like Superman or just want to see a new movie.  

Afterwards it was much later than I had anticipated.  I went back to the nearby restaurant where a while back I asked a hot good looking waiter out only to find out that he was straight.  Well, he wasn’t there or if he was our paths didn’t cross.  I had a Ruben with fries.  It wasn’t exactly what I wanted but I needed to have something different and that did it.  It was an okay meal and I had a nice drive home.  Unlike on my way down where I was speeding and seemed to get behind all the slow pokes, isn’t that the way it always is when your in a hurry?

I wanted to make a couple more stops on the way home but I needed to go to the bathroom and just headed for home.  I can make those other stops tomorrow.  It was a better safe than sorry move.  Plus I knew it was past meal and treat time for the cats so they would be hungry as well as pleased to see me.  It was the right move to make. 

That cell phone case I spoke of in my last post, I wound up returning it because the metal was impeding the signal of the phone.  I loved how it looked and the fact it was a full body case but just didn’t like it messing with the signal.  I got 2 Felony cases that I have had my eyes on.  Granted they are only silicone covers, something is better than nothing.  I’m glad that I got them but still kind of want a full body case.  I put a screen protector back on the phone.  I’ve always had a screen cover and while I am super careful with my phone it’s another move made out of caution.  I can afford to replace the phone if something happens but I would much rather hang on to my money than buy a replacement device. 

Saw the new Madea movie on Netflix last night.  It’s pretty good but I didn’t laugh like I have at past Madea movies.  That too is a decent movie if your looking to watch a new movie at home or on the go and have Netflix. 

Considering that I slept in and napped as well I am not super eager to go to bed despite the clock continuing to tick closer and closer to normal shutdown time.  Mora is with me and snoring in the chair behind me.  I hope it’s a good dream she is having. 

Well on to see what kind of trouble I can find and then eventually back to bed.  I hope that your doing well and staying hydrated.  Summer sure is nice but I could do with a bit less humidity.  I am going to get the car washed tomorrow and I am sure that means it’s going to rain again, it’s like a sure fire guarantee. 

Take care!

Past and future fun

Hi and welcome in.  I do hope you are doing well.  I have enjoyed my time away from work and kind of wish that I would have taken the week but I already know that there is plenty of work waiting for me so the sooner I get back the better.  I’m telling myself it’s only 3 days and at least your not on call this week, look at the bright side, plus bossman is away. 

Sunday after my post I wound up checking on the card system at work and don’t you know it was down again.  I had to get out in the rain and drive over to reset it.  This time was super easy now that I knew exactly what to do.  I think there must have been another power blip that is the only explanation for why.  I thought about it after the storms moved in at home and I heard on the scanner that some folks had lost power.  At least I avoided a Monday disaster and saved some people from freaking out. 

I got my car washed again.  However, don’t you know after you wash the car it’s gonna rain.  I got caught in rain tonight so now I need to go back again.  I will at least be getting my monies worth out of this car wash membership. 

Monday I got the car serviced and had lunch with my friend.  We chatted but I forgot to ask him several questions I had thought of.  I hate it when my memory fails me. 

Went shopping on Amazon got a new wrist wrest for the computer and a mouse pad with some serious support.  A new cell phone case, cell phone holder for my desk, and cushion for my recliner.  I like all of the items I purchased.  However, my cell phone case is metal and that can interfere with signal quality.  My phone is sealed in the case so it’s fully protected which I like but I don’t want to give up any speed.  I’ve done some testing today and I think I am okay.  WIFI works great when I am at home.  It’s the cell carrier signal when I am out and about that I have concerns with, I want to get the speed I am entitled to and paying for.

Got together with my friends for dinner tonight and we both got caught in a rain storm.  I got the worst of it because I parked so far away from the entrance and then had to drive 30 minutes in wet clothes, not fun but hey I survived.  Had a decent meal as well. 

I’m going to see the new Superman on Saturday.  I am a fan of at least one of the guys in the cast and I think there are hot guys in it or so I hope.  I already purchased my ticket.  I’m going back to the same theater I went to a while back.  I will also hit up the same restaurant after the movie. 

I do plan on returning to the dating app scene but just haven’t committed to it yet. 

Tomorrow will be a busy day so I fully expect that I won’t have any play time and it will be a nothing but work day.  Just a heads up in case I don’t have time to post anything and/or Man Candy. 

Well up to enjoy what’s left of my evening.  Mora is begging me to get up stairs and honestly she is right I will be trapped in front of these two monitors so might as well escape while I can.  Speaking of the cats they still aren’t using their birthday present for anything other than a little scratching post and place to nap.  I’m still giving them a chance.  I have no plan to make it disappear regardless if they use it or not. 

Off to upstairs and to continue with what few hours of vacation time I have left.  I know it’s gonna suck tomorrow having to get up at a specific time.  I’ve been getting up feeding Rudy and going back to bed.  Mora just stays in bed with me, then when I do get up Rudy thinks he’s getting a second breakfast but he’s doesn’t. 

Take care and I will talk with you again when I can. 

2nd Time not as good

Happy Weekend, hope all is well. 

Friday I made it to my friends house, the gathering was super small me and their neighbor (who’s a little crazy).  Oddly enough both the neighbor and I are both widowers.  We had burgers, potato salad, baked beans, and corn on the cob.  A few hours later Ice Cream with Chocolate and Carmel sauces.  It was a decent meal.  The burger tasted strange. 

More than anything I enjoyed the company and being able to chat.  Originally when I walked in the door they were watching TV and she was interested in some murder mystery series.  I didn’t want to stick around for that and tried to leave but then conversation started as their neighbor left.  I soon found out that I wasn’t the only one who felt he is a little strange. 

They were planning on going out to dinner on Saturday and made the mistake of mentioning it to their neighbor, he invited himself along, told them where they were going to go and said he was paying the bill.  I asked them what time dinner was so that I wouldn’t miss it.  They both said we wish it was you instead of him we were going with. 

I got home just before dark and all of the fireworks started.  This year the cats were not happy with the noise.  Previous years it hasn’t bothered them but I suppose things change with time and age.  It was super noisy and someone put on a nice commercial type show at the end of the street, which you could see from the living room window.  I glanced out for a second and then went back to getting ready for bed. 

Saturday I made it to the buffet and despite them having dinner out they charged me the lunch price again.  I was so pleased about that because this time it was crap for food.  I ate mostly fried chicken, had one small piece of fish.  Lots of mashed potatoes that oddly enough tasted like they came from KFC, they were so good.  I saw something in the desert case and asked about it.  It was Hot Fudge Peanut Butter Pie.  I ordered a piece, wow that was the best part of the whole meal.  I left full not quite as satisfied as I was the last time.  They had pork but it was grilled I was counting on BBQ. 

I missed one of the turns in getting there so I had to go down a small one lane road and a car was coming from the opposite direction.  It was a tense moment but between the two of us we made sure that we got by each other tight as it was.  That little mistake ruined my clean car.  I looked like I went mudding or hit a puddle but it was all dust. 

Made it back home, late for the cats supper but they got fed and had some treats. 

Today (Sunday) I woke up early and headed out as per usual.  Paid for two older ladies breakfast as a good deed.  I haven’t bought anyone else’s meal in a long time.  That felt so good and when I made the announcement to them it went over rather well. 

Drove to the car wash and rather than spend another $25 for a wash I opted to join the club so I paid $40 and now I can wash my car during the month as many times as I want.  It’s recurring so the 6th of every month they will debit my card.  I can cancel anytime there is no long term contract.  There was a nice guy working the wash and he had a good looking ass.  He smiled at me but never caught me peeking.  Not sure if that was his normal smile or if he wanted to get it on.  I almost drove back through but opted to just keep on going.  My information pops up on a screen so if he’s interested he can always call me, but I’m not holding my breath. 

Made it to Target for more cat treats and a few other items.  Then on to the grocery store.  I really wanted to get started surfing the net but by the time I got home I saw the cats made a couple messes for me and I just wanted to relax and enjoy the morning like I normally do.  We (the cats and I) all took a nap in my recliner.  They were in between my legs and while it sounds uncomfortable it wasn’t bad. 

I got up after nap time, fed them lunch, cleaned up their messes, set out my pills and munched on a snack.  Finally made my way to the basement.  I had planned on joining a website for some new content with one of my favorite porn stars (Sam Bridle) that just dropped.  However, I talked myself out of it for the second time.  It’s not a question of money but rather something I want and really don’t need. 

Speaking of needs it’s about time to get up and swap loads of laundry, head out for supper and some cat food.  Thinking maybe of taking in a movie later kind of depends on how I feel. 

Tomorrow is car maintenance and lunch with my friend, that won’t be a super cheap day.  Other than that I don’t have any real plans for tomorrow or Tuesday.  Just relax and take it easy, probably go back to the car wash just for fun. 

I hope that your staying cool.  Hang in there the weekend will come around again soon!  Shame we have to wait until September for the next holiday in the US, that’s when I will be on vacation again.  Something to look forward to.  Take care!

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Happy Birthday Kids

Morning!  While most of America is celebrating Independence Day I am thankful that today is a dual celebration for me.  Rudy & Mora are one year older, now 6.  That’s still young for a cat and they both jump, run and play just like they did when I brought them home when they were 3.  They have matured a little bit and I have noticed some subtle changes.  Both of them show every sign that they are happy, safe and loved as well as love me.  I am so thankful for them.

Last night just as things were winding down chaos erupted.  Work called they had a power blip and the stupid card system freaked out and wasn’t working.  That meant I had to go in, so no supper for me. 

I was there from 6:30p until 9:20p.  I wracked my brain tried everything I knew.  Threw up my hands and placed a service call to a vendor.  I recapped everything for my team and closed up shop and was about to head out.  I took one last look and I power cycled something that I had done before but not by it’s self.  Turns out that was the secret and damn if everything didn’t come back to life.  I made my rounds to test every door to confirm everything was working and it was.  I was both pissed off and happy at the same time.  I had to log back in, send emails to tell everyone that things were back to normal and cancel the service call.  Then for good measure before I left for good I made one more round to test and everything is still working.  People think that I am some kind of wizard because I can make the system sing.  Perhaps I am smarter than I am giving myself credit for but it all feels like dumb luck to me. 

At least now I can exhale and hopefully enjoy my time off.  I just logged in to confirm things are still working just because I want to be extra sure. 

That was not how I planned on spending my evening and I hated to be away from home for so long but much more driving home in the dark.  As I got close to home I hit something on the freeway, not sure if it was an animal or what.  I looked down for a split second to change songs and when I looked up there was a ball like figure that came flying at my front tire.  Just about the time I sluffed that off I was on the exit ramp and a opossum was rolling around in the lane, it had obviously been hit and was dying but I didn’t want to hit it.  It probably would have been the right thing to do but something about killing an animal just doesn’t sit right with me.  I thought about the poor thing out there suffering as I continued on my drive home.  The image of seeing it is seared in my memory and I wish it would leave. 

Once I arrived home my furry friends greeted me and I passed out their overdue treats.  I had a donut and some milk that was my so called supper.  Watched the news which I never do at night and it was filled with depressing stories so I moved over to YouTube.  Got stuck down a rabbit hole watching video after video and soon it was 11:30p.  I got up took my sleeping meds and brushed my teeth.  I was still very amped up but close to 1a I finally got drowsy and fell asleep. 

I told Rudy that I wouldn’t want to get out of bed come morning.  He took that into consideration and did his best to rouse me at 6a but I resisted and he just camped out on top of me.  My body naturally woke me up closer to 7a and Rudy was right there and he sprung to life.  Making his biscuits, licking my forehead and so happy.  We cuddled a little bit and then I got up.  Gave a little attention to Mora who was at my feet.  Then made my way to the kitchen to get breakfast for them. 

I got a shower and put on a pride flag shirt that I normally wear on the 4th, but I noticed the shirt wasn’t fully clean so I had to scrap it and put on something else.  Not what I wanted to do.  Headed out for breakfast and had what I call Patriotic French Toast.  It was Strawberry, Blueberry with whip cream on top.  Red White and Blue. Pretty good too and I had some eggs to go with it. 

After eating I hit up the post office and then the car wash, saw a hot guy working at the car wash.  Then filled up my tank and came home.  What an expensive holiday morning this has been. 

Looking very forward to seeing my friends this afternoon.  Lord knows I have plenty to yap about. Tomorrow afternoon I plan to return to the buffet for lupper hopefully I will time it just right so that I can enjoy a little lunch and then some supper.  I am mainly interested in their BBQ Pork but the sloppy joes and fried chicken sound really good as well. 

I am so glad that I am done with work for 5 days, just like I knew I wouldn’t want to get out of bed this morning, I know I won’t want to go back but I need the money.  It’s been quite the long week and I hope to enjoy this little break.  Perhaps I will see a hot guy, ask him out and life will just fall into place.  Hey no charge for dreaming!

Thanks for coming along on the ride as I document my life.  I know you’ve probably noticed there was no eye candy this week.  I plan to remedy that soon.  Right now I think it’s time to take off my clothes, bask in the quiet and take a nice morning nap.  Both cats are napping and nothing makes me drowsy quite like watching a cat sleep. 

In case your wondering no neither of them have used their birthday present.  They get in it and once it moves they freak out and jump out.  I do think it was a waste of money.  I could disassemble it and send it back but that is more work than just eating the financial loss.  Besides that maybe just maybe one day they will use it as it was intended.  Once again no charge for dreaming. 

Take care, be safe and stay cool.  I look forward to our next chat. 

Cat Treadmill

Morning!  Things got really busy yesterday afternoon.  That acquisition I spoke of turns out things are heating up and they had to let the cat out of the bag so my co-worker knows now.  There was a conference call we had to join and I asked most of the questions.  I kind of put him on the spot and asked him to speak up, he said a few words but nothing of meaning.  I know he’s shaking in his pants right now.  He always freaks out and stresses when we have to onboard a large group of people.  However, this one will be the largest between the two of us that we have done.  I have done something close to this by myself but I think that this will be an all time record for me as well.  Sounds like things will be heating up next week, glad that I took two days off.  God forbid if I was out of commission they would be so screwed.  Guess it’s a good thing they got me.  Here’s hoping we can move past this quickly. 

There is another clusterfuck on the horizon next month and yet another in the distance that I suspect will be approaching as we near the end of the year or start of next year.  I don’t look forward to either of these but like past clusters I will survive, just might not be happy but I will make it.  Business does some awful dumb things. 

Ah well, bossman is on his vacation and won’t be back for a little over a week and that will be a nice vacation hopefully for me not having to hear his voice.  He added us to an existing project so I now have conference calls to join weekly and the sound of the voice of the lady who runs the call makes me want to cut off my ears.  Her voice is like nails on a chalk board and she sounds ditzy.  I dread any voice contact with her.  I’m not a fan of my bosses voice either but between the two of them his sounds way better. Another meeting on my calendar just what I didn’t need. 

I got so involved with work that I totally forgot about the cats present.  I was able to wrap up and head up around 3p.  Rudy was in my lap when the FedEx truck pulled up and he perked up and watched the driver like a hawk.  He was really interested in what the man was doing.  Rudy didn’t make a sound but I watched his eyes get very large and his head move around so he could see a bit better.  He never left my lap the whole time. 

I went to grab the package off the porch and it was heavier than it looked.  I estimate it was around 30 pounds.  I grabbed a knife and sliced it open.  Almost got Mora in the process, she loves to get in the way.  Thank God nothing bad happened.  Anyway I opened it up and of course I had to put it together.  Well me and assembly required are words that usually don’t mix.  This looked simple enough it’s just plastic that snaps together.  Very rigid plastic.  It took me a little bit but I got it together.  The cats were more interested in the box and the liner of the treadmill.  Eventually I was able to get it all together, put the liner in.  Gave it a spin and the cats came over to inspect it.  They weren’t thrilled about the spinning.  They both think that it’s a scratching post and have used their claws on it.  Rudy has fallen asleep in it twice.  I still have a little hope left but I honestly think I wasted my money on this.  Rudy continues to play with the box it came in more. 

Both cats are pretty smart so I am hopeful that they will catch on eventually to what it does and how they can use it.  I am glad that I didn’t pour in hundreds of dollars for this or it would be going back. 

Watched a movie on Amazon last night called According to Otto.  It sounded interesting a boy coming out to his family.  It was kind of a rom-com and I wish I would have watched something else but it was a way to pass the evening. 

Had the BBQ Pork and for once I didn’t gulp it all down.  I’ve got some saved and thinking of having it for lunch.  I’ve got Spaghetti next up for supper. 

I’m thinking that today should be a little bit more relaxing than yesterday or so I hope as things wind down for the holiday weekend.  I am sure a lot of people took the day off.

Looking forward to seeing friends tomorrow and hopefully it won’t be terribly noisy come night time.  People have already started with fireworks but they start around 9 or 10p.  I am sure that it will be noisy around here for a couple days.  The police scanner will be busy as well playing America’s favorite annual game.  Is it gunshots or fireworks? 

Today is also the last day that some people will have 5 fingers or possibly two hands, because they didn’t know what they were doing with fireworks.  I like watching the commercial shows but have no interest in consumer grade fireworks or what neighbors play with, just don’t set my house or yard on fire.  I don’t think that’s asking too much. 

Hope it’s a great day for you.  Take care!

Sort of like taking the day off

Morning!  Ah, yesterday was almost like I took the day off.  I had a little bit of work in the morning and some sprinkled in here and there in the early afternoon.  However, for the most part once the meetings were out of the way it was almost like I had the day off.  I spent a lot of time away from the computer relaxing.  I watched TV and lounged with the cats, even took a nap or two – brief as they were.  The phone never stops going off, although I did manage to make a whole hour with no email which is pretty rare during the work day. 

I anticipate that today will be largely most of the same.  I have a mid-morning meeting.  My morning work little as it was is done.  Unless something comes rolling in I am pretty well done for the day and it’s only 8a.  Not bad at all.  I will enjoy and savor as much away time as I can get. 

Yesterday I learned that we made an acquisition and soon I will be super busy onboarding a large bunch of people.  Sadly I will have to share the load with my mistake making colleague which will sort of lighten the load on me but I would much rather do the whole thing myself because then I would know it is done right.  I apparently have earned enough respect that I got the inside scoop for once.  I wanted to tell my mistake making colleague so he could be prepared but bossman said not to it’s a super secret for now but that won’t last terribly long.  Bossman seems to think that it will take me and the mistake maker out of commission for a couple weeks.  I think maybe a few days to possibly a week at most.  Apparently he still has no clue as to how efficient I am and how I can plow through tasks like a hot knife through butter.  Yeah I get a little overwhelmed but I get the job done every time without fail.  I only pray that there is enough time planned when the big dogs are planning on a deadline.  I am not super excited by the news but kind of pleased that I have the inside scoop and I actually knew before my boss did. 

Last nights dinner was nothing I planned on.  Chips, Cheese and Sour Cream.  Then I had a French Toast Fritter to help cool off my mouth.  Tonight I am having that BBQ Pork that I bought.

Watching TV and kind of bored last night.  The phone rang and of all people to call me it was The Police.  Apparently they thought there was some mix up with my ride along paperwork and they were calling to apologize and see if I was still interested in a ride along.  Honesty is the best policy, especially when your dealing with the law.  I told the guy that I had a ride along, when it was and that I was extended the opportunity to come back because my experience was cut short.  I told the gentleman that I was highly considering scheduling another one because there wasn’t a whole lot of action the first go round.  He said to give them a call if I was interested in a second go round and that I cleared the situation up for him.  Working nights he wasn’t able to communicate with the others involved in the process which explained the call.  Hindsight being 20/20 now I should have just had him set something up for me.  The call was a complete surprise and something that I never imagined I’d get.  I thought for sure he was calling to give me some bad news, even though I know that is typically delivered in person.  I kind of held my breath at the start of the call. 

I got in a little bit of play time with the cats before bed.  Rudy looked at Mora spinning ball toy like he wanted to play with that.  I gave it a spin and she heard it.  She came running up as if to say what are you doing, that’s mine.  She watched us but Rudy wouldn’t touch the toy.  Mora and I played a bit as she kept a watchful eye on her toy.  I passed out some cat nip when they both lost interest and that kept them both occupied and I was able to retire for the evening. 

It’s been a little bit cooler here and the AC hasn’t been running quite as much but all good things must come to an end and as we get closer to the weekend the humidity will return and things will heat up once again.  Just as long as the sun shines for most of the time I have off on my extended weekend I will be a happy camper, despite not liking it super hot.  The AC in the car feels so good with the heat beating down it’s like that perfect mix of salty & sweet. 

Grabbing my phone (aka electronic leash) and heading up to relax until I am needed or meeting time rolls around.  It feels a little extra sinful knowing that I am being paid more while I am loafing.  However, I think of all of the sweat I poured in and all of the shit I have been through and I realize that I have earned every penny of what I am being paid.  Truth be told I am probably slightly underpaid but I’m not rocking the boat on that one.  I will just keep on keeping on. 

Stay cool, hydrated and be well.  Have a pleasant day!

Memories & Money

Morning!

Glad that Monday is out of the way.  It was a long day for me.  Today will be a little bit of the same.  Yesterday was so long because I had a lot of idle time and that should prove to be the same today or so I hope.  I enjoy taking a break from the screens, heading upstairs to be with the cats. 

Supper last night was left over Chinese food, which was combination house fried rice.  I added a little bit of hot sauce for some flavor.  As per usual Rudy bothered me and wanted some of it while I was eating.  I looked at him like I always do and say what’s a matter do you smell your cousin?  Unamused he jumped down and stormed off.  Mora didn’t bother to beg.  The answer has been and always will be no.  My food is mine and I don’t share with cats.  I rarely share with people. 

Bossman sent me an invite yesterday for a quick call to talk about my pay raise.  That call just happened and I got a 4% raise which is one of the top raises that you can get.  I’ve gotten a little bit more in years past but I am pleased with this pay increase.  I’m sure that taxes will gobble some of it up.  I am debating about adding some of this to my 401K, perhaps splitting it down the middle and taking a 2% raise for myself to live off of and giving the other 2% to my 401K.  Last year I pushed my entire raise to my 401K.  I could easily do the same as I am not struggling with what I am making but I like to see at least one pay check with the raise on it before I make any changes.  As per usual I was told to keep up the good work and that I am doing a great job. 

I forgot to mention that Sunday night I hauled out my photo collection and browsed through old pictures from trips we took as well as some childhood photos that were mixed in.  I got to see all of my family and it was kind of nice.  I got some laughs and memories came flooding back.  I’ve been wanting to do this for a while but kept putting it off.  Much to my surprise I found a nude of me.  This was back in the day when you had to take your film to a store for them to develop it.  I was just as shocked to find it as I was when it came back.  Normally those photos would not be included.  Looking over all of those photos just makes me want to take a trip but it’s not quite as much fun to travel alone.  I found an old email where my late spouse detailed an itinerary for one of our trips.  I was AOL back then and so was he.  It was a nice find as well, now I see why I hung on to it.  It was printed on a dot matrix printer.  Ah memories.  What a life.  I saw this house when it was in better shape and one of our favorite trees that a lighting strike took out. I could go on and on but time to get back to reality. 

We have a bit of a cool down in the weather still hot but not as humid.  Hopefully the AC will run a little less.  This place felt like a freezer yesterday regardless of where I was at.  The cats seemed to enjoy it and soak up the cool air. 

Well I think I am going to take a break while I can and escape to be with the cats before it’s time to come back to meeting city.  There are a couple later this morning and one this afternoon.  Then all I have to do is survive tomorrow and the boss is on vacation for a bit.  Hip Hip Hooray!

Take care and keep cool.  Talk with you all again soon!