No travel Tuesday

The great snow storm has finally come to an end.  Road crews look like they have done a decent job.  However, there was still a plea this morning if you could delay your commute or work from home to do so.  Naturally I opted in to that and told my boss I was staying put.  Tomorrow things should be squared away and it will be back to travel, provided I can make it out of my driveway.  That’s the biggest battle for me then out of the subdivision next.  I watched a plow last night as it came through.  He was moving too fast in my opinion and therefore did an okay but not excellent job.  I get they have many roads and subdivisions to plow but if a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing right.  Now I am not going to complain.  I live on a corner lot and they push a good portion of the snow in front of my driveway as it is.  If you complain you’ll get a mountain but the rest of your street will be crystal clear.  I heard that years ago which is why I never, ever complaint about snow plowing. 

It was tough to get going this morning as it was.  The cats were playing games with food to see if they could hold out for better.  Gator wasn’t feeling well and had issues with both ends.  I went backup about an hour ago and she was eating Marv’s breakfast so I suppose she is feeling better.  Momma hangs out in her bed in my room.  She is a little more sociable but I think mostly she is cold.  I got down on the floor with her and it was cold for me.  I turned up the heat but the problem is hot air rises so it’s always going to be colder on the ground.  She has her moments but thus far no fill up of fluid.  I am keeping a close eye and unless there is a problem I plan to give her a 1/2 of a dose tomorrow for good measure. 

I kind of miss the office, something about sitting on my ass at home, filling up on food and not really getting any movement just doesn’t resonate well.  I know that it’s adding pounds on and that is exactly what I don’t want to happen. 

So next week at this time I will have the day off since it will be Christmas Eve.  Not sure what my plans are for that day.  I’m supposed to be going to my friends house for Christmas but as per usual no details just yet.  They will wait until the very last minute to spring them on me, which I think is inconsiderate and rude.  I will most likely go over but last year I didn’t go out of spite because they waited too long and didn’t really tell me at Thanksgiving that they were planning on doing Christmas. 

The snow looks so pretty outside that is until you have to travel in it.  Glad my vehicle is all ready with aired up tires and a full tank of gas.  It’s weather like this that makes me thankful for all wheel drive, otherwise I don’t think I need it.  It’s a full time thing no option to turn it off.  However, I think on the model I am eyeing next there might be an option to turn it off when it’s not needed. 

Nothing else is really popping and I feel relaxed except for the knot in my back which I can’t seem to get rid of.  Even though it’s only Tuesday I am so looking forward to the weekend and being able to disconnect from my phone.  Sleep in and think about nothing.

I hope your having a great day and staying warm.  I will talk with you all again soon. 

Winter’s mess

It truly is a mess outside.  I heard the forecast last night and knew that today would be a work from home day for me.  There isn’t much going on.  I have to jump on a conference call in a bit.  There is another one scheduled for this afternoon.  Outside of that I don’t plan on “working” as if I was in the office.  It’s been hella hectic for a while and I am going to enjoy the break while it lasts.  If something comes up I will certainly jump on it but otherwise I will be in relax mode.  Boss man has a dentist appointment this afternoon so that kind of assures that things will be quiet. 

Many of our other offices got dumped on and it’s the week before Christmas so people are out.  Things are slowing down and I am okay with that.  Doesn’t look like our new guy made it in and based on the weather in his location I get it.  1/2 a foot of snow. 

We will be in the same predicament as it will continue to snow this morning through most of the evening.  Tomorrow morning is a tough call this far out.  I think we will be in the clear but I may choose to milk the system.  Tomorrow will be busier than today as there are plenty of time wasting meetings and bullshit conference calls to attend.  Boring!

Shame were not like Microsoft and just shutdown for the rest of the year, I’d be for that but no such luck.  Glad I have a nice warm house to be in with weather like this.  Great day for sleeping in and just chilling in front of the TV.  If only I could.  I have to stay handy because about the time I nod off is when things will start snapping. 

Happy Monday!

Just talking about it

* This is some random things I need to talk about *

This morning I got some disturbing news on Twitter.  Many moons ago I followed Will & RJ on YouTube.  I remember attending their wedding which was live streamed on YouTube.  It was my first gay wedding and I was more than a bit emotional.  They looked so much like the perfect couple.  Shortly after they were married they stopped daily vlogging which was a tough pill for me and many others to swallow.  I learned that they divorced I believe last year, possibly longer.  I was sad their marriage didn’t last a lifetime.  So you have some back story.  Well they adopted a German Shepard puppy and named him Dobby.  He grew up to be a big dog.  He was in a lot of their videos.  The poor thing had a problem with seizures.  It was pretty traumatic, they filmed one and put it on YouTube.  Well turns out that Dobby passed away 2 months ago from liver failure.  Dobby stayed with Will after the divorce.  I was crushed to learn of his passing.  This was a very difficult thing for Will and experiencing pet loss myself I can relate.  I remember posting when I got bad news about Ruth on FB and I never ever followed up to tell everyone that she passed.  It’s just too difficult.  While I get that Will is entitled to privacy and he no longer is posting videos I really hope that he comes back to YouTube.  I went to check out his page I used to watch old videos from time to time and the next crushing blow hit me.  All of the old videos are gone.  I’ve scoured the internet and unless you downloaded them your pretty much out of luck.  Sad.  I used to write them from time to time and event sent them a gift one time, RJ said my name on camera and I had to rewind that to hear it a couple times.  I liked them both as a couple but when a couple splits everyone that knew them takes sides.  I’m on Team Will.  I wish that we were friends and new each other better to where I could pick up the phone and call him.  I want nothing more than to hug him, I feel his pain.

On a different note last night I got caught up in looking at old photos and videos of my life and memories that I made with my late spouse.  I get a daily dose of past photos via Amazon Photos which is nice to reflect on but it also helps drudge up old feelings.  I really had a great life and made some good memories.  I wish that I could go back to happier times when I seemed to take things for granted and not focus on the fact that some day I would be all alone.  I’m going to survive everyone from my late spouse to all of the cats.  To thing about that is horrifying and scary.  Life will always continue to go on.  I only hope that I can experience true happiness again and soon. 

Some of those past memories were of my brother.  I can’t help but wonder how things are going for him and if he is truly as happy as he was when he got married.  Of course I’d love nothing more than to slap him for marrying that witch but it’s his life and he can make poor decisions if he wants to.  I can’t help but think the bottom is going to fall out and he thought he was depressed before well if I am right he will be even more depressed if that happens.  I doubt seriously if he will ever reach back out to me again.  While I want to hear from him, I don’t want to get caught up in his life again and invest because in the end it will hurt me.  He’s toxic but he’s also the only living blood family I have left.  I really wish that we were true brothers and there for each other in good times and in bad.  However, it’s better in many ways that we are apart.  Our lives are polar opposites he likes women and I like men.  He likes physical labor and I like office work.  He likes to smoke and drink and I like to eat and drink soda.  However, we each have the ability to make the other one laugh or be mad.  I looked at our last text message conversation from earlier this year.  It’s like I am trapped in a nightmare and can’t seem to wake up.  I just can’t believe that after all of the crap she put him through he was dumb enough to take her back.  We each saw our mom make horrible decisions and she had really bad taste in men.  Meaning none of them were LTR material.  We saw her marry one guy two times.  She was quick to forgive and forget (not sure if she actually forgot) and my brother appears to be following in her footsteps.  I on the other hand am not like that. 

Ah okay so now that I have let my hair down I think I should get away from this machine and go spend time with my furry family.  Snow is adding up and I have serious doubts if I will be leaving the house tomorrow.  Things will be icing up overnight and ice & I don’t get along well.  Once you fall you don’t tend to forget it. 

Amazon got me again.  I had to order vitamins so I bought a shoulder/neck massager I have had my eye on.  It can’t get here fast enough.  There is this knot in my back that no matter what I do I can’t seem to work out.  I need a massage to get beaten up and get this worked out.  Moving back to our permeant location at work next month will put me in a better position to get massages it’s just a matter of affording them.  In case you care I found that the next pen I want is dropping in price, it’s actually almost below $100 once that happens I will pounce like a cat on fresh salmon. 

Thanks for listening to my rant.  Stop by again to find out what else is new in my life.

Slippery when wet

We are in the middle of a winter storm.  It started snowing around 9:30a this morning and it’s supposed to continue for the bulk of the day.  We are expected to have more tomorrow.  I think the Monday morning commute will be interesting at best.  I’ll make sure to get up a little early and see if I’ll be going in or working from home.  I don’t want to break my neck but I also don’t want to be all holed up because of a few flakes of snow.  I do realize that people lose their minds and forget how to drive in weather like this, which is the only reason why I would stay home.  If your careful, drive slow and watch your surroundings then chances are really good you will be fine. 

I am listening to the scanner and there are all sorts of accidents.  I heard a foot pursuit and hear about the snow plows & tow trucks.  It’s a true mess out there but it sure looks pretty from inside my nice warm home. 

I woke up at 7a and fed the kids.  Then poked around on my phone to see what was going on in the world.  I got medicine passed out and then went off to breakfast.  Then hit up the grocery store.  I waited in my car for a bit until the haircut store opened up and then got my ears lowered.  When that was done it was off to the pet food store and then to the gas station and finally home.  I am in for the day and so very thankful for it.  I’m giving the car a chance to cool off then will go out a bit later and check tire pressure and clean up the back window. 

I am working on laundry and will be headed up in a bit to start on vacuuming and trash.  I am so ready for a nap.  Got a Sausage & Pepperoni Tombstone Pizza for supper.  Some cookies & ice cream for desert.  The next episode of Shameless will be on tonight and I always look forward to that. 

Ms. Momma is doing okay.  She has her moments when her walking isn’t 100% but she is 99% back to being okay.  Her personality is still way different and that has me thinking that her thyroid is probably off.  I’m monitoring her.  I will probably wind up getting blood work done on her, which is another $100 but the insight into what is going on internally is invaluable.  I don’t want to do it unnecessarily but if her personality doesn’t change up a bit I am more likely to dig and find out why.  This whole walking drunk thing has taken quite the toll on both her and I. 

Last full week before the Holidays begin.  Wow time is flying by.  I guess the good news is that it will be Spring before you know it.  Warmer weather will be nice but that is more than a few month off.  It’s cold out but this is only scratching the surface there is much colder weather ahead.  So glad the furnace was fixed last year.  I still remember coming home to a 52 degree house and Momma staring at me from inside my stereo cabinet with that face of help me.  I left her nose prints on the glass as a reminder. 

Well stay safe, keep warm and be well.  I will try to do the same.  Here’s to a great week ahead for one and all.  Talk with you all again soon. 

Bumpy week

So glad that today is Friday.  It’s been a bumpy week.  Wednesday I woke up and felt fine until I got out of the shower.  Then I just didn’t feel right.  I debated on what to do and decided to take the day off.  Whatever it was got worse and then went away.  Not sure if it was a blood sugar thing but I just felt bad.  I did a lot of sleeping on Wednesday so you know Thursday was a mess and I took that day as well.  I slept a little bit but made sure to stay awake for the bulk of the day. 

I feel so so now.  I made it in.  Today is our holiday party and I’m not going.  Just food in conference rooms and people mingling.  Nothing that is worth crossing the street for.  Any prizes we win are taxable and you have to be present to win so that solves that little problem.  I did wake up to a $25 gift card which is something that we do here most years.  I was told last year that it had to stop but apparently somebody didn’t get that memo so we get to enjoy another year.  It’s nice and Amazon sucks my money up faster than the vet but the difference is I like Amazon. 

Speaking of vet, Momma got some fluids on Wednesday night just because I couldn’t not give them to her.  Last night she was acting a little bit more like herself.  She is still eating a lot and that tells me that something is wrong with her.  She isn’t like that normally.  It’s like she is trying to make up for something that her body is losing or not making.  I don’t want to lose her ever but I know that eventually we will part ways.  Right now I am taking a wait & see approach.  She maybe able to hold her own for a while or she may need some help with fluids.  I got her to sleep with me for a little bit last night.  She was purring up a storm.  I look forward to seeing her and the others when I walk in the door.  I know everyone will be hungry.  Because they will have missed out on lunch. 

That’s all I know at the moment, which isn’t much.  Hope your having a great Friday.  One more full week before we work our way to the holidays.  Not a fun time for me but I will enjoy the warmth and comfort of my furry family.  Cheers for now. 

Horrible surprise

I stopped off at the vets office last night to get Momma’s fluids.  I got them and one hell of a bill to go with them.  Turns out they weren’t the $30 I thought they were they were $55 and then it’s another $20 something for the Potassium additive, so all together it was $85.  I really wish they would have given them to me on Saturday as the total bill would have been around $200 and that is the magic number for 1 card I have that offers zero percent financing if paid in 6 months.  It’s way to help me not part with all of my money at once.  I can pay for it but it’s just parting with all of the cash up front that I object to.  I must have had one hell of a look on my face when the lady told me the total last night.  She was like do you not want them now?  I said no I need them it’s a life support thing but I’d like to understand how the cost breaks down.  Once she gave me that it helped but didn’t make me feel a whole lot better. 

Momma got her dose of fluids last night and she was strutting her stuff around the house.  Her gait still isn’t 100% but it’s more like 98% there.  She didn’t seem totally like herself last night but she was clingy so I am guessing she didn’t feel 100%.  She is still eating like a horse, I can’t seem to give her enough food.  I believe she has some diarrhea but hopefully that will clear up. 

I’ve got an email into the vet to find out how I should move forward.  I’m super scared that if I follow the plan that was given to me and don’t give her fluids tonight that she will have more problems in the next few days.  I don’t want that but I also really don’t want to have to fill her up every night.  I know she will get tired of it, but if that is what keeps her around I’m more than willing to do it.  My worst fear is that this is a band-aid and there is a larger issue lying in wait that will cause her demise. 

I thought she was 18 but turns out the vets record says she is 16 and 6 months.  I’d like to see her make it many more years but I’m not totally in control here which is the problem.  I can end her life prematurely but I can’t make it go past whatever expiration date is written in the sky that is unknown to me.  That is the date I worry most about.  

On a different note I have spent the afternoon in documentation hell and updating documentation.  I was so engrossed I didn’t realize how much time went by.  It won’t be too much longer and I will be packing up and going home to see the old woman.  I hope to find her in the window waiting for my arrival that will put me at ease. 

It is in the 20’s here and that is very cold.  I so didn’t want to get out this morning but I made it.  Welcome to almost Winter. 

Hope you had a great day.  Talk again soon. 

Fill’er up

15 minutes left in my lunch break and then it’s back to work.  Been an okay day thus far.  I got our new guy some $ turns out he wasn’t getting the stipend for his mobile device and we talked about it.  I said something to the boss and now HR is looking into it.  I want him to get everything he is entitled to.  While the mobile device credit isn’t much it’s better than nothing. 

Boss man shot down my proposed on-call calendar so now I have to go back to the drawing board.  We also have people coming and going and my regular job.  So to say I am a little busy is kind of an understatement.  I thought today I would have some extra time to get caught up on other things but looks like that won’t happen.

I can’t even believe it’s lunch time that is how fast the day is moving.  It will be time to go home and I look forward to that.  Need to stop by the vet and give them some more money.  They are giving me more fluids for momma.  She got her dose last night.  This morning she was doing pretty good.  I opened some extra food and she would go to chow down and then gator would but in.  Momma did get to eat but that daughter of hers is quite the hog.

I look forward to spending time with them tonight and filling momma up with more fluids.  Today is supposed to be the last day.  I hope that she does well over the next few days so we can taper back on this fill up stuff.  I know she hates it and I’m not the biggest fan of it but once you do it a couple times it’s not hard at all.  The 2 big problems are making sure you don’t stick yourself with the needle and getting the needle in so the fluid goes into the cat instead of all over the floor.

Today’s weather isn’t horrible but over night that will change and temperatures will drop seriously low.  Were not getting any winter weather just the low temperatures.  Tomorrow is supposed to be bone chilling cold and I so don’t look forward to that but it’s part of the game.  Funny thing is it’s not officially winter yet.  I would like a White Christmas, not too white where you can’t or shouldn’t travel but a couple inches will be fine. 

Happy Monday, hope your day is going well.  Talk with you all again soon.  Back to ye old bump and grind. 

Military Funeral

I went to my former co-worker/friends funeral, which was described as a celebration of life.  They even said when the service started that if we were there for a funeral we were in the wrong room.  I was impressed when I pulled up the parking lot of the funeral home was full.  I had to get creative with my parking.  I thought for sure there would be at least a hand full of people from work but surprisingly I only saw the lady that sits next to me.  I was very disappointed that there were not more people from work there. 

The service its self was very short.  Apparently he had planned things in advance, which I think is a great thing to do because it removes the burden from your family.  Plus you know what’s supposed to happen even though you won’t be there.  So a preacher spoke a little bit, music played, his daughter spoke and then the preacher again.  It was about 45 minutes if that.  At the end there was a presentation by the US Air Force with rifles and the whole flag ceremony.  I was misty eyed through out the “civilian” portion of the service.  By the time the military part rolled in I was really emotional.  So glad I came with a clean handkerchief.  The military portion is emotional, even the military type ceremony at a policy officers funeral will get me to tear up.  Most every funeral I go to I think back to my loss and feel sorry for the family.  This man knew a lot of people and was very personable.  I will so miss being able to pick up the phone and talk with him, not that I called on a regular basis.  He was more interested in what was going on at the office and how i was rather than talking about his situation.  He did give me an update when I called and that’s what I was most interested in.  He tried to keep the spotlight off of himself and today I learned that he never liked to be in the spotlight.  They had food at a nearby church but I didn’t go to that.  Unfortunately there was no guest/memory book.  I would have really loved to talk with his family.

Most of all I was thankful that my boss helped cover my on-call for the day to allow me to go.  Nothing is going on and it’s been quiet, which is usually the case on a Sunday. 

On a more personal note, Ms. Momma is still doing really well.  We have moved out of my room and are occupying the living room/kitchen area which is more normal for all of us.  Right now I’m typing on the couch.  Marv is passed out next to me.  Momma is by the back door and Gator is sleeping in her bed.  I was able to get some fluids in Momma early this afternoon. She became fussy so I stopped short of what would be a normal dose.  I will be giving her more here in a bit.  I want to do my part so she gets back on a full normal path and we can get away from daily fluids.  She is very happy and grateful as well as clingily.  I know that she worships me for being her hero and now helping her out when she is sick only further endears me to her.  I’ve never felt so appreciated by an animal. 

Well on with my evening, at least I can rest a bit before it’s back to the normal bump and grind of the work week.  At least I won’t be on call and we should be back to a normal staffing level.  Ah, fun!

I hope all is well in your world and that your staying warm.  I will talk with you all again soon.  Have a great week!

Update on Lucky

It appears her name still holds true in that she is Lucky.  This has all appearances of being metabolic and her potassium level was the lowest possible range under normal, one number lower and she would have been considered low.  The vet feels that because I acted and gave her fluids that contain potassium this is what has the level where it’s at. 

I gave her another dose when we got home and she wasn’t happy about it.  I have to give her another dose tomorrow and then again on Monday.  Hopefully, she will spring back to normal.  She is walking slightly better so hopefully we are going in the right direction. 

I got the neurological signs of a stroke and they aren’t pretty.  Hopefully I will never ever see them.  Her kidneys are the culprit here.  Long term she will have to get fluids at least once per week when she recovers from this. 

I’m catering to her and giving her anything she wants from attention to a can of food.  She can’t feel the greatest and getting her back to a healthy state or some state of normal is my goal. 

Her weight is at 5 pounds which is solid for her.  Last time we went through this she was down to 3 pounds.  So it sounds like the symptoms presented early enough that I was able to react quickly. 

Wow this girl I’m telling you she is tougher than a Timex watch.  I am so proud of her and want her to keep on going for many years to come. 

Since were talking cats here.  Gator has been all up in my grill and longing for attention, she interjects herself at feeding time to try to steal food from momma.  Marv is just being a jerk longing for attention and when he doesn’t get it he tips over his dry food bowl and makes a big mess for me to clean up. 

These cats have it so good and I am glad that I am able to keep them comfortable in the lifestyle they have become accustom to. 

As for me I am an emotional wreck from last night.  Plus my upper back is killing me I have had some serious knots and muscle spams.  I had taken a stronger muscle relaxer and then a couple hours later is when the issues with Lucky unfolded.  It’s been up and down all night long.  I even got in a nap. 

I am working on laundry.  Got my Cyber Monday sheets and found an old mattress cover that appears to have some better cushion.   My plan is to change out the bed tonight and flip the mattress.  Let’s just hope the cats will permit that minor inconvenience.  I have to wash my comforter again because Gator got sick.

It’s been a bumpy week and the events of yesterday evening didn’t help things.  I was actually relaxed and ready to dose off when I sprung into gear.  I think all of the cats know deep down how much I love them and that I would do anything for them. 

Hope things are going good for you.  I am headed to clean up email from this past week and then will grab some dinner and go buy cat food.  Then I’m home until tomorrow morning when it’s time to get breakfast and people food.  Then go out in the afternoon for the memorial service.  Take care and swing by again for another update. 

Not so Lucky

When I arrived home last night Lucky (momma) was fast asleep in my bed.  I startled her awake and she came out to dinner.  A couple hours later she started walking funny like she was drunk.  Her back legs are the issue.  I think it’s just one.  Last time this happened she was dehydrated but she also wasn’t eating.  She is eating and drinking, in fact her drinking has increased over the past couple weeks.  I had to fight with her last night but she took her medicine.  I also gave her some fluids, which her body gobbled up quickly. 

I was up and down all night long with her.  She did vomit but she ate a early morning meal and also her breakfast.  She wants to be close to me because she knows something is wrong.  I too know something is wrong but am just unsure of what. 

The leg that is affected is the same one she had the wart removed from last month.  She could be dehydrated but I am not putting my money on that.  I think there is either another tumor that is affecting her walking or she had a stroke.  Her personality is intact other than being extra clingy. 

I was up bright and early at 7a to make an appointment with the vet.  We go over in a couple hours and hopefully I will know more then.  I really hope we can get her to bounce back from this.  If not then as long as she isn’t in any pain and doesn’t hurt herself I am content to leave things as they are.  I need the assurance there isn’t an emergent issue that needs to be dealt with.  I don’t want to have her spiral out of control and then be forced to make a decision. 

That little girl is tough and she has been through some crap in her lifetime.  I know she is old but I am not now nor will I ever be ready to lose her.  I’m very scared and all alone.  All I can do is hope and pray.  Well Gator is crowing and I have errands to tend to.  So I’ll be back with an update later on today.  Keep us in your thoughts and prayers. 

Krazy Week

Each day has presented me with stressful busy tasks at work.  I have a little breathing room today and figured I would squeeze in a few words here before I head out for the day. 

Sunday is the Memorial Service for my former co-worker, it’s an hour away from my house (1 way).  It will disrupt my routine but I plan on going.  I got coverage for my on-call shift for a couple hours.  I think there will be a lot of people there both that I work with now and that have left.  There is no message about burial so I am guessing he was cremated.  I’m not quite sure what to expect other than some music and probably people telling stories about the good memories they have. 

Speaking of work, I found out that we will be moving back in January to our normal home.  I am in fact getting an office.  It used to be a broom closet but it’s been converted.  I was hoping for a window office but no such luck.  I guess it’s time for me to go back in the closet.  Probably just as well because I would have the tendency to day dream.  It will be nice to be back but at the same time I wish I could stay where I am despite the climate issues and having to cross the street.  Last night I got a look from a cop as I was trying to jay walk and cross the street.  I’m not in it for the exercise or I would cross at the cross walk which is a ways up the street.  

On the home front the kids are all picky eating and I am a little concerned but at least they are still eating.  Everyone is drinking lots of water which is abnormal.  Something is going on but I just can’t put my finger on it.  I have a watchful eye on all of them at all times regardless.  Those 3 little balls of fur are my world. 

My Cyber Monday sheets are waiting for me at home.  I plan to wash and put them on over the weekend.  This weekend will be stressful in that I have to scramble and shift things around but hopefully there will be some “me” time in there.  My muscles are cramping and I am really worn out.  Ah well at least tomorrow is Friday. 

Hopefully, all is well in your world.  I will talk with you again soon. 

Sad news

So my old co-worker that I just talked with on Wednesday , I got word today that he passed away last night.  I am glad that I listened to the nagging feeling I had to call him.  I did deliver his message to the one person here (who oddly sits next to me) to call him.  I logged in and sent an email but sadly she never got the opportunity.  She was in tears when word spread.  I felt really bad for her, it put me in an awkward position and sucked the life right out of today.  Hey we all get busy and I understand that.  However, you can’t loose sight of your friends and family, they are important and no one lives forever.  As I am too frequently reminded. 

I am back in the office after having a rough night.  I woke up at 2a from a nightmare that someone was trying to kill me.  I felt the urge to grab a soda and start eating.  Before I knew it I went through 3 sodas, a bunch of candy and 2 cookies.  I remember thinking there is no way I will remember this when I wake up and sadly I remember it all.  I just couldn’t get enough to drink.  I went back to bed and Gator knew I was having a rough time so she came and cuddled up with me and let me hang on to her paw which always help me fall back asleep.  I laid awake for the longest time but eventually I fell asleep because I woke up at 5a and had to use the bathroom, probably all that soda.  Needless to say I had to really push hard this morning but I made it. 

I always mentally freak out before going back to work after having had time off regardless if it’s authorized time or sick time.  I had some horrible jobs and horrible bosses that kind of put fear into me about taking time off.  Happy vacation. 

It’s been a really crazy busy morning and I am trying to keep our new guy busy, which is proving to be challenging.  He still doesn’t have the same access as me and I am eager to get him going but I am waiting on word from the boss and purposely not asking about it.  I think were having a stalemate and each one of us is waiting for the other one to ask about it.  I will eventually cave but right now it’s just business as usual.  Speaking of which I found that I will be moving back to the original building sometime between now and the end of January.  The longer the better my chances that I will actually move into an office instead of my old digs.  Crossing my fingers. 

Marv isn’t feeling the best.  Some stomach thing has been making it’s rounds with all of the kids.  I stopped Momma and Marv from their meds because Momma had issues.  I just started back up the meds this morning but before I could pass them out Marv got sick.  I feel really bad.  I know stopping their meds causes appetite issues and he’s been extra picky.  I hope he is feeling better by the time I get home.  I peeked in by camera a few moments ago and everyone is in hiding.  It’s cold outside so they are probably all huddled up in my room, which is the warmest place in the whole house (year round).  I look forward to spending time with him tonight and unless I get a call there is no reason why I need to go to the basement, so here’s hoping it will be quiet. 

Well I’ve got about 5 minutes to wrap things up and get back to the old bump and grind.  Traffic to work wasn’t that bad a lot of people I think are either still off or took extended vacations.  So hopefully that will be a trending thing so the commutes for a little while will be easier and maybe quicker than normal. 

Stay warm and be well.  We will talk again soon.  Cheers for now. 

Last day of vacation

Happy December everyone!  I hope that your having a great day.  It’s a rainy, windy and chilly day here.  Somewhere out there the sun is shining but you’d be hard pressed to prove that if you were here. 

My day started off super early at 5a when I woke up out of the blue.  I knew I wouldn’t want to get moving when 8a rolled around.  Sure enough I was right.  I had climbed back into bed and Gator joined me after eating some breakfast.  I was really tired and like I predicted I didn’t want to get moving.  I put it off for 30 minutes but eventually had to shove off to get the day started. 

Stopped off at Steak N Shake to grab my typical Sunday breakfast.  Of course this hot young High School kid walks in with what I gathered was his Aunt & Grandma.  Damn he was so fine.  Not sure if he knew I was checking him out.  I can’t help myself I love younger legal guys.  However legal or not there is no harm in looking and dreaming.  He ordered a shake and I waited for that to be delivered before I left.  We practically had the same meal except for the shake.  I wanted one but it’s not like I actually need it. 

Headed off the grocery store didn’t spend that much.  They didn’t have the chocolate peanut butter cookies I wanted but instead they had blueberry oatmeal, that sounded interesting so I grabbed them.  When I checked out of there it was off to the gas station and then my final destination of home.  I’ll be here for the remainder of the day. 

With the groceries all put away I turned up the heat by 1 degree and grabbed a cold bottle of water.  Then camped out in my recliner and Gator being clingy joined me.  I eventually napped for a bit.  Now that I am awake it’s off to household chores.  Finishing up laundry.  Headed up to vacuum in a bit, the cats hate that. 

I got a surprise from Amazon my ink that was supposed to be delivered tomorrow is out for delivery today.  So once that gets here I have 1 item left that isn’t scheduled to be delivered until Friday.

Last night I turned off all of the air purifiers, except for the one unit in my bedroom.  I am very pleased to report at the moment the mold smell is gone from the basement.  I am cautiously optimistic that this will remain.  I need to give it a couple more days to find out if this will be a true success. 

My last tasks that I’d like to accomplish today is draining the water heater.  I’ve heard some knocking nothing like it was last year but still it was a subtle reminder that the darn thing needs to be drained. 

So the holiday road ends today for me.  Back to normal tomorrow.  Hopefully it will be a productive Monday and the weekend will be here quickly.  See I’m not even back yet and I am ready for more time off.  Having the rest of the Turkey and dressing tonight.  I look forward to that  Sadly the store didn’t have any freshly made burritos so it’s will be something frozen for dinner tomorrow night unless I get a wild hair and make and refrigerate a frozen pizza. 

Hope you have a great day.  Now on with my tasks!  Take care.