Tuesday

Hello again.  Happy Tuesday if there is such a thing.  I made it to the office, despite not wanting to go.  Rudy tried to wake me super early but he didn’t get food, just some attention and then I rolled over and went back to sleep. 

My neck hurts and it’s been bothering me for 2 days now.  It’s not major pain but I am wondering if it’s related to the cat bite.  The bite it’s self looks perfectly fine.  It still itches like crazy and I am still putting ointment on it.  Rudy watched me do it this morning. 

I’ve got this mattress topper that moves and between that and the cats I wind up in some strange positions.  Neck aches are usually a sign that I slept wrong or there is an infection brewing.  I’m hoping that it’s just poor sleeping posture.  I feel fine other than being bored out of my mind. 

I took care of all of my early morning tasks and assignments.  I even went looking for work and helped out someone with a hardware problem.  That’s not part of my job but I used to do it in my prior position and I miss it a little bit.  No one else was helping the person so I figured why not just.  That could easily back fire on me but it’s a risk I am willing to take.  Thus far I have never been yelled at because I helped someone out.  I mean hell were all playing for the same team. 

I’ve made my rounds and seen the people that I wanted to as well as a few that I didn’t want to see.  Honestly I am ready to head home now and it’s not even lunch time yet.  That’s kind of my whole point of why bother to come in, it’s more cost effective and time efficient for me to just stay home.  Ah well next week I won’t be here because I will be on-call again.  I hate that but it’s part of the job. 

Watched TV last night with the cats.  Had my social media hour last night at 7p.  The TV turns off and so do the cats.  I passed out treats early because Morea wanted them.  Rudy wouldn’t budge from the couch.  I figured I would hit him up later.  Don’t you know it when he moved I passed out treats for him he walked passed them and Morea got more.  I told her to save some because her brother didn’t get any.  Not sure if she listened to me.  All I know is neither one of them is going hungry. 

I checked the camera in my room and they were both sitting on my bed.  They stared at the camera when I looked in on them and then they settled back down.  I have never actually talked to them when I was here because I don’t want to confuse them or make them think I am in the basement.  They know I walked out the door but do they remember hours later?  I have no idea. 

Looking forward to leaving at 3p or shortly there after to beat the rush hour traffic.  I told the cats I would be home before 5p and that’s the goal.  Appears that the rain has taken a break today so perhaps the grass people will show up. 

Hope you have a good day.  I am headed back to the salt mine and seeing what is lingering in wait for me.  I’ve got a decent lunch a Ham & Turkey sandwich that looked so good last night when I made it I am surprised that I was able to put it in the bag without taking a bite.  Lunch is around the corner but I will be sitting right here at my desk.  Today was actually the most I have walked around the office in a very long time. 

Talk with you all again soon.  Be well. 

Bitten by Rudy

Saturday morning at 5a I had to use the bathroom.  As you might imagine the house as well as outside was dark.  I made my way to the bathroom and didn’t know Rudy was sleeping on the bathmat.  I stepped on him which woke him up and he bit me on my foot.  He shouldn’t have been laying there but I still felt bad.  I was more worried about him than my own foot.  He was okay but he apologized as much as I did.  I took a quick look at my foot but by now I really needed to use the bathroom.  Once that was done I looked and he got me with his fangs on the heel of my foot.  It kind of felt like someone hit me with a shopping cart.  There is/was blood on both sides of my foot.  I wiped it off with an alcohol pad and well we were both wide awake after that.

I watched TV and was able to go back to bed.  I hoped that when I woke up my foot wasn’t the size of a boulder.  Thankfully it was not.  There was some minor swelling but that was to be expected.  The bite site is/was still red around where his teeth sunk into me.  I put some Neosporin on it and then slipped on my socks. 

I went out to get my sign after having breakfast at home.  Then it was back home after a couple hours and that’s when depression just hit me out of the blue.  I felt all alone again and frankly I was except for the cats.  They knew something was up because they were all over me. 

I got a nap and didn’t feel any better after waking up.  What else to do when I feel this way?  I went to get a haircut.  I wound up getting a double shampoo and it was extra long.  The person doing the shampoo didn’t do it exactly like I wanted but I didn’t complain. 

I drove to a Chinese place and got some food.  I wasn’t hungry but I had a Clif Bar for lunch.  I was kind of surprised that I wasn’t hungry and my sugar didn’t drop.  It was my first time eating one of them and damn it was pretty good.  I didn’t know they go for $2.50 a bar but I picked up 2 of them when I was at the grocery store on Sunday. 

After eating I came home and found that 80 For Brady had the rental price discounted so I watched that.  It was pretty good and I got a few laughs in.  It was a great way to pass the bulk of the evening by. 

Rudy managed to get under my feet and he got stepped on because I didn’t know he was there.  I was in the kitchen.  I felt bad but at least he didn’t bite me.  I apologized to him but told him he can’t hang so close to my feet that is a great way to get stepped on or even trip me.  I think were all good but he seems to be extra loving. 

Sunday I was up and had planned to go to breakfast but I really just wanted sleep so I stayed in bed after feeding the cats.  I wound up going to a fast food place it wasn’t bad and I got full pretty fast.  Then on to the grocery store and back home.  I didn’t bother to fill up I have a 1/2 tank.  I wanted to hit up Target and/or Sam’s Club but neither of those happened. 

I stayed upstairs all day yesterday.  I was in my chair and in bed.  The depression was still there and I was kind of eager for Monday.  Now that it’s here I would rather go back to being depressed because I am stressed out. 

My co-worker is out and all sorts of things to do.  He’s also behind in setting someone up that starts in 2 days.  I thought about pushing that through but then I figured nope, it’s his mess let him deal with it. 

I got everything that I had to get done today, accomplished this morning.  I wanted to take a break and I stepped away for that purposed but had to stop at the bathroom first.  Don’t you know it all hell broke loose and I had to go running back to the basement.  After things calmed down again I went back up and got my Orange Break. 

It’s hotter here than last week, the AC has been turned on.  It’s been raining since last night and it cleared up this morning.  There is more rain on the way, probably won’t hit until tomorrow.  Not exactly sure when the grass people will be out.  Last week they mowed on Monday and it looked like they never touched it. 

Yesterday afternoon I decided to watch A Man Called Otto on Netflix.  It’s got Tom Hanks in it.  Well it didn’t help that his character tried to commit suicide multiple times, but there was a warning up front.  I figured how bad could it be.  Damn I really didn’t need to see all of that but I saw the movie through.  It was a tear jerker at the end.  There were a couple of humorous moments.  It was on Netflix so no renting involved, which was nice. 

I cleaned my jewelry and then my computer glasses.  Damn the glasses were really dirty.  It’s all of the oils from my face that gets on them.  I used jewelry cleaner and everything came out looking like new.  I was surprised that I didn’t need to clean the lens’ but I didn’t.  Normally if I use water only in the cleaner then I have to go over the lens.  Now I know the secret.  I hate cleaning glasses or glass for that matter of any kind.  Always worry about streaks or smearing. 

Had my left over Chinese food for supper last night.  I am getting ready to polish the rest of it off for lunch.  It’s a quick lunch and I am so tired of sandwiches and chips.  That’s what I will be having for the rest of the week for lunch so might as well enjoy the break. 

I plan to go in to the office tomorrow, but I really don’t want to.  I know mentally it will be good for me.  Plus there is one person I want to see that is about to go on vacation. 

I got caught up with paying bills and entering the money I spent over the weekend this morning.  I still have some mail to deal with.  I’ve got a task that I am covering for my colleague for that just materialized out of the blue this morning so I need to get to eating so I can come back to take care of that. 

You didn’t miss a whole lot.  The most eventful thing was the cat bite.  I was more upset by that than anything else.  I’ve been lucky that I didn’t have to seek medical care but I am keeping an eye on it.  So far so good.  It looks way better today than it has.  I keep the Neosporin on in the morning and at night.  Every article that I read said since I am a diabetic that I should get medical care right away.  I know the cat doesn’t have rabies and has been vaccinated against it.  I have to watch out for infection in my foot as well as the rest of my body.  I think he only got to a couple layers of skin and it’s not that deep which is probably my saving grace.  I am not anti-doctor but I don’t want any legal trouble and I certainly don’t want animal control to be knocking on my door.  They didn’t get their money from me to register him but he has had his shots or I couldn’t have adopted him.  I know what to look for and if anything shows up I will get medical care.  For now I think I am fortunate and hope that it plays out like I want it to as a non event.  It’s a bit sore to walk and it itches like crazy. 

Hope you had a great weekend.  Onward to get through yet another week.  Here is hoping the chaos dies down soon.  Best wishes for a great week ahead for all of us.  Take care and be well. 

Friday’s here

Happy Friday!  I hope you have a great weekend. 

My upper back is all in knots and it’s bothering me.  I used my TENS machine last night but it didn’t really do much.  The only thing that really works is a massage.  A muscle relaxer would help but that wipes me out for a day easily.  Considering that I want to be productive it’s not an option. 

The other thing that I could try is a heating pad but the house is warm already and it’s only going to get worse.  I have an aversion to heat.  I don’t want to turn on the AC unless it’s necessary.  That time of year will be here before you know it.  Next best thing is a shower and that’s a possibility as well. 

I woke up at 4a most likely do to concerns over work.  Anytime something bothers me I have problems sleeping.  I’ve got that meeting with a vendor and my boss later this afternoon.  Not looking forward to that either.  I’m hoping for no progress to be made because I am not eager to devote 3 full days of going into the office and getting up at the crack of dawn.  That combined with the cluster this is going to create isn’t something I look forward to. 

However, as for busy season I have things well under control and my part for that project is about wrapped up.  Monday will be when I will be able to call my part officially complete.  My counterpart has yet to start his part of the project and I do think he will wait until the bitter end or close to it.  I just don’t want to have to jump in and help him.  I took more of the project on purpose to help lighten the load and I am almost done.  If I can get this far then he should be in tow right behind me, but that’s just my opinion.  I will have to see how it all plays out. 

What would have been really ideal is for me to quit and leave the whole project for him.  He’d have a heart attack and say there is no way he could do it all by himself.  Yeah well I’ve done it all by myself in years past and it’s a lot to swallow but it can be done.  The thing is not to freak out just take one step at a time. 

Nothing else major going on right now.  Cats are doing okay, keeping themselves entertained and also clamoring for my attention.  They have already had their look out the backdoor and they both thought they were going to catch a Cardinal but no such luck the screen that is in the way stopped them but boy they did get pretty excited.  When I open the door if you watch them closely they are both shaking a little bit.  I think it’s too much excitement but they ask me to open the door and there is no harm so long as I am watching them.  If I left them alone and they wanted out between the two of them I think they could storm the screen and get out, otherwise for sure claw their way out. 

Thinking of sleeping in tomorrow morning, eating breakfast at home and then going to get my sign and the mail.  I’m eager to see the sign and get it hung back up.  Sleeping in sounds best of all but I don’t know between my body and the cats if that will be permissible but I will be trying for it.  Other than that I don’t have any real plans.  Rain is supposed to be moving in so that will suck but it might be some good sleeping weather even if it is going to be warm. 

That’s all I have at the moment.  I am going to head up to grab lunch, pass something out for the cats and relax before I have to come back to work.  It’s a fairly calm day thus far and I hope that it stays that way.  I’ve got a person leaving later this afternoon and I hope they don’t as for a time extension I want to shut her down and get on with my weekend. 

Have a good one and we will talk again soon.  Be well. 

The Storm

I had no idea but today was the day The Storm hit.  It’s busy season now for a bit.  Then add in a Phishing Campaign that is ill timed and it’s a great big mess.  No one wants to deal with the Phishing stuff so I jumped before lunch to take care of as many reports as I could.  I finally walked away.  My phone was alerting so much that at lunch I turned on DO NOT DISTURB.  Wow things got really quiet very fast.  I like it.  The fear of course is that I will miss something urgent but I kept tabs on things. 

I’ve done more today than I have in a long time.  It’s all repetitive so it’s just a matter of finding a groove and then moving forward.  Jumping between tasks and systems to get done.  This will linger on for a few days for me.  My counterpart (dumb ass co-worker) will stew over it and put it off as long as possible, then at the last minute scramble and wonder why he had so many mistakes.  In years past I’ve helped out and done some of the pre-work for this project.  This year he’s on his own, no senses in coddling him.  I need people to see that he is making mistakes and it’s not just me complaining or being picky.  When enough surface that will do the trick.  It’s all in my master plan.  I am not setting him up for failure I am just allowing him to take the rope, if he wants to hang himself that is his choice not mine. 

In other news I figured out that I have Mackerel Tabby Cats.  It was by pure accident I saw something on social media and wondered why a type of cat would be named after a fish.  It’s due to the striping pattern on their coat.  If you look closely between there eyes on the head you will see an M pattern.  That’s what makes the cat a Mackerel.  Interesting find.  At the end of the day they are still Domesticated Cats and the cats that I’ve fallen in love with.  I say the word love with very mixed feelings but I know for certain I care for them.  They care for me now if they could just get along all of the time that would be great. 

Well it’s about time to head back and finish up for the day.  Then I get to head up and wrangle & take out the trash.  The barrel is very full this week so I kind of feel like I will be getting my monies worth.  Looking forward to what I hope is a relaxing evening.  Tomorrow will suck because it will be back to hair on fire mode but no one right now is pushing me.  There is a deadline for all of this storm work that came in but I don’t focus on when it’s due, I focus on getting it done long before that.  Don’t put off what you can accomplish today until tomorrow because you have no idea what tomorrow has in store for you.  I learned that lesson many times over. 

Have a nice evening.  Talk with you all again soon.  Be well. 

Calm Before The Storm

Happy Friday Eve!  It’s quiet thus far.  I know that won’t last terribly long but I am trying to enjoy it while I can.  I’ve plowed through all of my morning tasks and routines.  Now I am idle waiting for something to go wrong. 

Yesterday my boss asked me about the vendor I was supposed to contact.  I asked him for certain if we have the money to move forward and he indicated yes.  I reached out to the vendor and we have a meeting late in the afternoon tomorrow.  My boss is going to try to haggle to see if he can get a “discount” but I don’t expect the vendor to budge.  This is the dreaded project where I would need to be in the office 3 full days in a row and it would start early and likely end late.  I dread and do not look forward to this cluster fuck because that is exactly what it will be.  Once it’s done sure it will be nice but there is a lot of work to make that happen.  I don’t want this to be scheduled until at least June if not July because May is pretty well spoken for and it’s going to be nuts, as per usual. 

Browsing social media last night I saw that Apple issued it’s first ever emergency patch for IOS.  They didn’t say what it was for but said that every IOS user needs to install it right away.  I jumped on board.  As it was downloading and preparing to install I had the though what if this bricks my device.  However, that didn’t happen.  All appears to be working fine.  I normally don’t hesitate to install updates but the way in which this was done made me a little apprehensive.  I also don’t like the not knowing what exactly this is fixing.  Details help but I get that sometimes it’s not practical or prudent to provide them. 

My BBQ Dinner and Ice Cream was pretty good last night.  I limited myself on the ice cream and wanted more.  Caught up on all of my recorded TV Shows.  I see The Goldberg's aired its final show.  That’s kind of sad.  I’ve been with them since the start.  I only saw a preview of the final show and plan to watch the final episode soon.

I did more brushing last night and got a decent amount of fur of of Morea and a tiny bit off of Rudy.  They both love the brush but also want to chew on it.  They try to chew on the nail clippers and my water bottle as well.  They chew on me too.  If I didn’t know better I’d think they were teething. 

Speaking of teeth.  I paid what I consider to be a large sum of money for a tube of Colgate Pro Series toothpaste.  I think it was $10 and it’s a small tube.  It said it would remove 15 years of stains.  Damn if that stuff doesn’t work.  My teeth are starting to sparkle.  It’s the high concentration of hydrogen peroxide that works it’s magic.  If you want them to stay that white you have to keep using the product, stop and they will stain back up.  I can’t see me changing to this as a forever thing but now and then yeah it’s kind of nice to see white teeth.  

When I finally made it to my room and was waiting for my sleeping medicine to kick in I managed to nod off.  I hate when that happens.  I woke up and jumped into bed.  It wasn’t much longer and it was lights out. 

This morning Rudy came in and stuck by me until it was time to get up for good.  I was up for a couple bathroom trips and he mistook those as were getting up and I get food trips.  Not so.  I wish I could make him understand so he didn’t get so excited.  Morea I think understands and that is why she just stays put until she knows for sure that I am really getting up. 

It’s started off to be a chilly morning but we will be in the 70’s by this afternoon.  I plan to open the back door again for the cats to stare out and get some fresh air.  They love it and it’s like a moth to a flame.  You might not see both of them but crack that door open and they come running.  I do think if the screen wasn’t in place they would both take off.  Morea got into the garage over the weekend and I was less than pleased with her.  I was told they aren’t door dashers but you give them the opportunity they will for sure dash.  They don’t hang around the door when I leave.  They do try to worm their way in when I go down to the basement. 

Here’s hoping that it’s a great day and there are many good things to happen.  I am excited for the weekend to see my house sign and to get it put back up.  I will find out soon enough if I made a horrible mistake or if I made the right call.  People are always searching for house numbers and I figured make it stand out on purpose. 

I am headed back to the salt mines otherwise known as work.  Take care and we will talk again soon.  Be well. 

The shock I caused

Yesterday one of my co-workers that caught me asked me directly if I got more cats.  I paused for a moment and then said yes.  The response I got back was I knew it.  What I said next caught this person way off guard. 

I said there is really nothing to live for and to give me a reason to go on I had to get more cats, otherwise I’d just as soon jump off a bridge.  This person doesn’t know my backstory but even if they did I can see where that would shock and cause alarm. 

I happened to find a news article about a guy that I have a crush on, we used to work together but he’s a million miles from me and really wouldn’t be interested in me.  Anyway, he was quoted in the article as saying he attempted suicide.  That was horrible to read.  He’s cute, young and blond.  I mean if I had his looks I for sure would not be single. 

I’m sure many people would be shocked and sad if I actually went through with plans to end my life.  However, reaction afterwards wouldn’t really matter to me.  I need people to hang with and a boyfriend, that adds to my reason to go on. 

Honestly I am still kind of shocked that I am still here.  Gator’s passing was the lowest point in my life and there wasn’t much anyone could do that would soothe that loss.  The loss was more than a cat, it was closing out a large chapter in my life.  Which has been a series of nothing but death.  One doesn’t often think about death but we (me and my late spouse) talked about it periodically.  Things went the way he said they would just because he was older he would go first.  We never really talked about the cats passing or how he would be leaving me stuck with them and I would have to bury them as well.  It all came to light once he passed and honestly I am still surprised to this very day how well I made it through all of that.  Life was quite unkind to me taking my spouse, then my job and I was left to wonder how I would be able to make ends meet.  It all came together.  I am thankful that it did.  When Gator passed I was fortunate that I was able to talk with multiple people.  I’m also surprised I didn’t wind up in a mental ward but at the same time grateful that didn’t happen because it probably would have done more damage than good. 

Right now my reasons to go on are Morea and Rudy, they are both young so I think unless something else goes wrong that causes me to look past them I am reasonably safe.  But it’s no secret that someday were all going to pass.  That kind of sucks when you think about it but it’s one of those things that we just loose sight of.  

Life has a whole host of problems, obstacles and issues that we all have to deal with.  Everyone is dealing with something but people loose sight of that or form the opinion well it’s pouring buckets in my life and I sucked it up, everyone else should do the same thing.  It doesn’t work that way.  Why? Because were all different people. 

Long story short I think I caused concern and shocked this person.  I don’t know how someone else in my shoes would react but it does often feel like I am trapped in a movie or soap opera and can’t get out.  I’ve felt that way ever since I can remember.  I remember voicing that concern when I was younger and the response I got was life is a soap opera.  How true!

I am ready for life to continue to get better.  That may or may not happen.  However, I’m trying to make it change for the better just not having a whole lot of luck.  Rome wasn’t built in a day and things take time, often much more time than we think it should.  Patience is a skill that I will probably spend the rest of my life learning.  However, the more I indulge patience and wait, the more it typically pays off for me.  Now if I just could get the secret sauce for how to get a good guy, retire comfortably sooner rather than later and start traveling, life would be grand. 

If you stumbled on this and your having a bad day or thinking of self harm, go talk to someone anyone it helps.  It won’t fix things but perhaps the person you talk to can offer a different view point or suggestions to make it better.  I keep going even though I really don’t want to and there is some good that happens.  It’s tough to focus on the good or positive but it’s there right along with the bad. 

I don’t quite know how to close out this post other than saying that’s all I have for now.  Take care and we will talk again soon.  Be well. 

 

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

As I was trying to leave for the day yesterday I ran into multiple people that I haven’t seen in a while.  They were surprised that I was in the office.  I got asked if I plan to come in regularly or if I was still working remote.  I said I will do mostly remote but I am in usually on Tuesday’s.  One of those people was a big wig so hopefully this doesn’t all blow up in my face.  I know that eventually it will and I have no idea how I will deal with it other than just walking away.  Only the people that are closely watched by their direct supervisor are in the office, otherwise everyone plays the system.  There are still exceptions for certain job types where they don’t have to come in at all.  It’s an unfair rule overall I mean we all have proven that the place operates and actually earns more money when everyone is remote.  Profits still continue but honestly there is no earthly reason for me lugging my fat ass into sit in the sky in an office where I can do the same thing from home.  I know that my job isn’t intended to be fully remote but at the same time I am still doing my job and it actually costs the business less since I am not using any of their water, toilet paper or electricity.  It costs and affects me in that I have to invest time to commute, putting myself at risk each way to be in an accident or have vehicle problems, then there is the cost of gasoline and wear & tear on my vehicle.  I get the idea that I am supposed to be in the office and that long before the pandemic I was a sucker and did it 5 days a week.  However, it’s smarter and more efficient for everyone to let me keep working how I am.  With all of the BS I have to endure I think that this is not an impossible ask and frankly there is only one person on our team that is in the office more than necessary and his health is by far the worst.  Our boss is in damn near every day but does work remote on occasion.  Let it be – don’t talk about it and just sweep it under the rug.  That’s pretty much the motto my team has developed and well I am not going to ruffle any feathers no sense in bringing it up.

Okay now that is done.  I made it home by 4p and the work continued to pour in but I was gone for the day so I made everything wait until this morning.  I was super busy for a few hours and then got caught up.  Right now I am in a lull until 11a when there is another waste of time meeting to attend. 

The cats were really happy to see me and I was happy to see them.  Something about that blissful feeling it’s special and I enjoy it so much.  Got them calmed down, put away my stuff and then got out of my clothes.  Had supper which was 1/2 of a Spaghetti & Meatballs and then I had some cheese cake for dessert.  Sat on the couch and Morea wanted some loving.  I took care of her and as soon as she left I grabbed my laptop.  I had a quest to move my indoor cameras over to my guest network.  I saw a large dog run through my yard and pretty soon a lady was walking up the street carrying a leash.  She was chasing the dog.  I watched it unfold and then realized she could probably use a hand.  I got dressed and went to help out.  Boy what a dumb ass thing to do after eating a meal.  I was convinced I could get the dog but damn it growled at me but the lady said it wouldn’t bite me.  I helped her chase it through the neighborhood and then back to my house.  She lived a couple doors down and the dog eventually took off for home.  I had to walk back to get my vehicle and damn my heart was beating so much I thought it was going to jump out of my chest.  I was exhausted and winded.  That was a lot of work and I made it back home.  I like to help where and when I can but damn that really took the life out of me. 

This morning when I woke up my hip and back were sore like I went through a marathon.  I did a little bit of running last night but not much.  I was in dress shoes so not exactly ideal for running.  I think Rudy beat me up during the night. 

We all settled in and I had no issues with sleeping.  I did wake up a couple times but managed to go back to sleep.  Rudy was next to my head a few times throughout the night sleeping away and also bathing me, which woke me.  He is so damn cute and appreciative, I don’t get how anyone gave this cat up.  I’d like to but I am so attached.  Morea is a sweet but she has to get to know you.  I can tell she too is thankful but she expresses it differently than her brother.  She knows that he’s the social person for both of them so he is always out front.  I sure got lucky to get them.  I hope only goodness follows for both them and I for many, many years. 

I am going to take my Orange break and see the cats.  It was really strange about an hour ago I was working away and it’s all quiet down here.  Then something or someone sneezed.  Not once but twice.  I walked around and looked but saw no one.  I thought one of the cats was down here with me.  They might have been in the bathroom and sneezed.  That’s the only logical thing I can think of other than a ghost is here with me. 

Hope you have a great day.  I will talk with you all again soon.  Be well!

Face Shown

I’ve made my appearance at the office.  Saw my boss on the video phone, he was surprised to see me.  Caught up with the co-workers that I wanted to see.  I’ve done a good job of keeping myself busy for the most part with mostly work stuff. 

The commute was okay, not the greatest but not the worst.  I of course hated to wake up early but I was raised to always be early to most everything.  That’s the one thing that I think me and my brother have in common with our behavior it was engrained in us by our grandmother.  Anyway, I woke up 10 minutes early and rather than roll around and mope I just got up and got moving.  Rudy liked that very much.  He’s always super excited when it comes to food. 

I honestly hated to leave them but I’ve checked on them and they were hanging out in my room on the bed.  One of them saw the camera move and it triggered a head movement.  The cameras are pretty quiet but even I can hear some subtle sound when I go to view them.  Speaking of the cameras that are on the inside of the house.  I’ve checked on the outside of the house and got a motion alert from a truck driving by.  All appears well and it’s nice to be able to have that peace of mind.  The hardware isn’t cheap but it’s the most expensive part of putting in cameras. 

Last nights supper was the Bean & Beef mini Burritos that the grocery store made.  They were small but damn they filled me up and I am talking 3 mini burritos.  Very good and I think they were made due to Mexican Independence Day as it’s not something I normally see, so I probably won’t be able to get them again but if they did make them I am sure they would sell.  The ice cream was really good as well. 

Silly me I forgot my glasses in the basement so last night we all went down so I could get them.  Of course trying to wrangle the cats I got scratched.  I can’t carry two of them due to how heavy Morea is.  Otherwise I think I would have a better chance.  They both can move faster than me but then again they have youth on their side.  We spent about 10 minutes down there.  Morea was really impressed and also thankful that I let her have some time down there.  They want to be down there full time but not only is it not completely safe for them on their own, I need a space I can call my own.  That’s the closest I can get to it.  Work does require a fair amount of attention and concentration.  I can’t work and entertain a cat at the same time.  It’s like texting and driving, not a good mix.  

I got my gift and it was a portable Bluetooth speaker.  Nice idea but I already have one and don’t use it so chances of using this one are about the same.  Nice idea but I am kind of disappointed.  I will have to pay tax on the gift, it comes out of my paycheck.  This is the only place where I have ever worked that a gift truly isn’t a gift.

I imagine that I will be quite wiped out when I get home and the dust settles.  But the cats will be happy to see me and I them and we should have a good night together.  Then tomorrow everything is back to normal and both the cats and I will like that a bit better.  The days really go by fast once the week gets started. 

I’ve got a knot or two in my back that is acting up and it’s probably time for a massage again.  I think I would really enjoy a visit to the Chiropractor but I only want certain adjustments and I know they want to crack everything from head to toe.  I’m most interested in having my upper back worked on.  I just can’t seem to work up the courage to go visit one.  A massage isn’t a problem it is finding availability based on my schedule.  Those appointments are ones everyone looks forward to and hence the demand.  Right now I am working at it with my massager and will probably break out some more tools in my arsenal to attack it.  I wish Rudy would make some biscuits on my back that would probably do more good than a massager. 

Speaking of Rudy he’s got a new habit when I get out of the shower and open the door to the bathroom, he comes in and licks one of the top of my feet.  It’s like I missed a spot or something.  So affectionate both of them but Rudy is more aggressive with it. 

Lunch is about over and I should prepare myself to go back.  One meeting and then unless something pops I will be done.  I do plan on leaving early but that will largely be based on how things are going.  You just never know when a crisis will erupt. 

Hope your having a great Tuesday.  Take care and be well.  I will talk with you all again soon. 

If it sounds too good to be true…

Remember that Mont Blanc Outlet store I said I found?  Well good thing that I checked it from a PC and didn’t make a purchase from my phone (which I never buy anything from my phone unless it’s an app subscription on my phone).  Turns out the site is malicious.  I thought something was up because a writing instrument that is selling for $500 on reputable sites can’t possibly sell for $95 on a so called Outlet store.  If it was then what I would get would probably be counterfeit for certain.  They also seemed to have a good portion of the Mont Blanc Collection and most everything that I saw had the $95 price but a few things went for a bit more. 

Even if I would have moved forward with a purchase I would have used a virtual credit card and after the initial authorization was submitted I would have locked the card.  That is my standard practice for one-time purchases from random sites.  I use it from everything for physical goods to porn subscriptions and it’s worked out well for me.  The best use case is those auto renewing anti-virus subscriptions.  If I can buy today at a discount but the catch is that it auto renews in a year then I will use one of these cards to get the special price but there won’t be any auto renewal because the card will have been locked and deleted by then.  Once it’s locked it is useless and deleted well you will never ever get the same number back again.

It’s that old saying if it sounds too good to be true it probably is.  I’m always skeptical and glad that I checked this site out from my PC to find out it truly was too good to be true.  Funny thing is that the site actually checked out 5 years ago but when I requested an updated scan that’s when it turned malicious.  Google warned me first.  I’m kind of surprised that I was able to reach the site even from my mobile phone because I’ve got a decent level of protection in place that guards from malicious sites.  Ah well at least I know now and that is the important thing. 

On the work front I’ve got some frustration.  I’m being asked to do something that due to confidentiality restrictions it’s not possible to do right now.  My gut tells me to wait so that is exactly what I am doing.  No one is pushing me and well until it becomes public I am really stuck.  Hopefully, that happens soon. 

My Amazon Subscribe & Save delivery came at lunch time.  Morea & Rudy were napping and when I got up that woke them.  I can’t really make any moves without waking them up.  We were all on the couch.  The wind was really blowing and it’s cold out but otherwise it looked like a nice day.  I opened the back door for them and they love to sit and listen to the birds and see things blowing around.  They like fresh air and well so do I but no pollen for me.  They had a really good time and I like to see them happy and entertained. 

I am about ready to call it a day and work just sent something that I had to jump on.  I’ve got the crisis resolved but have a question, you’d think the person who sent it would be eager to respond to me but nope nothing but crickets.  I will wait a little bit but not much longer.  I am ready to head up. 

I’ve got some mini beef & bean burritos the grocery store made.  I am going to have them for supper.  Then a vanilla ice cream and orange sherbet mix for desert.  That should cool down my mouth and hopefully quell my stomach.  The chili went over really well until I was ready to go to bed and then heart burn city.  I will take a pill before I eat this meal just to error on the side of caution. 

Here’s hoping it’s a good night for all and that tomorrow is an even better day.  It will start off sucking for me due to getting up early and the commute but hopefully it goes well from there.  I know there is a gift waiting for me at work but I have no idea what it is so that is part of the draw.  The other part is that I need to show my face and check on a couple of people.  Hopefully time permits for some socialization. 

Take care, I will talk with you again soon.  Be well. 

Patience Pays Off

Morning … Amazon delivered my package at 3:30p yesterday afternoon.  That little voice that told me to wait, clearly knew it would pay off.  Turns out they shipped me 2 sets and both were keyed alike.  That means I had 4 keys.  I got them installed but it took a little bit.  I remember the last time I went through this it was frustrating but with a little bit of try and re-try I got it done. 

It was cold out and that didn’t help things.  Then again the last time I did this it was cold outside.  Rudy became curious and tried to help me but he was more curious about what was on the other side of each of the doors.  While I was thinking about the cold I had a brilliant idea.  It’s a great time for chili. 

Once I got everything completed and got fully dressed I ventured out to the Home Improvement Store.  I figured there wouldn’t be anyone by the key machine but I was wrong.  The guy took care of me and the robot machine did all of the work.  It’s so simple that customers who can read and speak English could actually do it themselves.  The machine not only makes keys but clones certain key fobs and access cards.  That’s kind of scary but then again it’s the Digital Age. 

While I was waiting on the keys I saw this tall drink of water who was cute walking with a customer who was ah, okay looking.  I moved out of the way for them and watched them as they walked down the isle.  Man the tall drink of water could be a lot of fun.  I thought about asking him out.  He has enough jewelry and piercings that he appeared to be gay to me, but that alone isn’t a guarantee and I was stereotyping.  Safe bet was to say nothing and that is what I did. 

Then on to self-checkout the only place I like to use this is at Sam’s.  I scanned the keys, was a little taken back by the total but paid and left.  Then on to Wendy’s where a good looking curly haired guy handed me my order with a smile.  I could have eaten him instead of the food I ordered.  Damn. 

Finally back home, swapped out the keys in the lock boxes.  Then on to my key rings and I have all of the spare keys on one ring.  I am putting it in my safe with a label.  I am thinking of just asking my friend for the spare key he has back.  He has an alarm code and I’ve got a lockbox on the outside of the house.  If he needed access I could provide it in a pinch.  He used it when I started my job and had to travel for training.  Unless I get a new job and travel or decide to take a vacation and not bored the cats, he really wouldn’t need access. 

I put up the lockbox mainly for first responders in case I fell or was otherwise incapacitated I could easily tell them the code and they could gain entry.  It was forward thinking considering the things my late spouse went through.  If I wasn’t home he would have been in trouble.  I mounted one in the garage because I thought what if I was naked or wearing nothing but underwear and locked myself out while taking out the trash.  I wouldn’t want to have to access the box on the outside of the house and risk my neighbors seeing me.  It’s one thing to walk around naked in my home and someone see me through a window.  It’s another thing to be outside and be a streaker.   

I know that most every lock that exists can be defeated.  There are a couple locks that are seriously difficult or possibly impossible but those probably cost high dollars and well I’m not exactly protecting a million dollars and my home isn’t Fort Knox.  However, between the cameras, alarm system and new locks I am reasonably comfortable with my home security.  Adding more cameras will further aid to that comfort feeling. 

The only thing that I am not happy about is that the locks I ordered and installed do not have a brass finish to match the rest of the door knobs throughout the house.  They are stainless steel and grey/silver.  Color aside they do the job and that’s really all I care about at the end of the day. 

I used my Black Wolf Sonic Scrubber last night.  I thought it would be great for shampooing and honestly no it did nothing for me.  My hands work the best on my scalp and I know my hands give good head.  However, on the face & body the Sonic Scrubber felt good and seemed to do a decent job.  I expected something a little more aggressive but it was really made for the back and it did a wonderful job there.  Now I just hope the battery lasts a long time between charges, only time will tell.  I don’t shower every day like I used to when I went to the office every day of the week.  My rule is every other day or if I am going out that day.  I do get lazy sometimes when I am home and can go 3 days but that is my limit unless I am sick and then it depends on how I feel. 

I was truly wiped out last night.  Working on the doors and being on my feet for a couple hours just drained the life out of me.  My back hurt, my feet hurt and I was just void of energy.  After supper I just loafed on the couch and scrolled through social media.  The cats came up and wanted attention, which I provided.  Then they settled into a slumber and I knew the day was done. 

I took a Benadryl and sleeping pill just before hopping into the shower.  By the time I was done with that I really didn’t want to brush my teeth but I did.  Sat for a little bit with Rudy curled up in my lap and watched TV.  Then after about 45 minutes of that I had to go to bed.  I was wide awake from moving but I watched more TV and then Rudy came back to join me and before I knew it I was out.  I woke up at 1a to find that the cats were both in bed with me, snoring away and hogging the covers.  I woke up at 6a and almost got up until my brain kicked in and said you have 1 more hour.  I remember looking at the clock at 6:30a and then passing back out.  Today was one day where it paid to have a physical alarm clock.  If it wouldn’t have gone off who knows when I would have gotten out of bed.  Rudy was sleeping on the job and hey it’s all good.  It’s Monday no one really is really that excited around here about Monday.  However, once I started moving Rudy had to have his breakfast.  Morea was smart and waited on the bed until she heard the can crack and then she came in. 

I was running a little bit late to get in front of the computer but no one notices that.  Tomorrow will for sure be difficult because I need and want to go in.  That means a 6a wake up and Rudy will be oh so happy about that.  Him and his sister won’t be excited about me leaving but they will be really happy to see me when I get home and hey I will be happy to see them as well. 

The lawn people showed up a day early.  I got a couple alerts from the cameras someone was here and then I heard their trimmer and just paused the alerts.  The only other person I am expecting today is an Amazon driver.  Dropping off my monthly Subscribe & Save items, which is all medicine.  How exciting. 

Learned last night that May is Masturbation Month, so there will be plenty of Twitter content to look forward to.  Plus who knows how many times I will celebrate.  It still feels a bit like Winter outside but since were in May temperatures should normalize a bit more here in a couple weeks and it won’t be long the AC will be on.  Right now the heat is still on and it does feel good in here.  The only thing that could possibly make it better is to have a man and my Gator back. 

Speaking of men, the dating app keeps showing me men who either don’t list their sexuality or list their sexuality as straight.  Then I also seem to get flooded with Women.  I’m close to giving up on it but then again I think you get what you pay for and well I am not paying for this.  I had intentions of subscribing but why buy the cow if you can get the milk for free.  It might be sour or spoiled but it’s still free.  Dating apps in general suck and I am anxious to have a reason to stop using them forever.  Grinder is fun to look at but that is for sure a hook up app and I am not looking for a hookup.  Here’s hoping that my Prince Charming will soon surface to bring me happiness. 

Social media showed me an apartment at random last night that is about 40 miles from my present home and was just built.  Rent is $700 per month.  It’s small but looks nice.  I think the offer was one of those where it was designed to get you in the door and then after the first few months or possibly year they would lower the boom and rent would go up.  However it included water, sewer and trash.  It was reasonable and far less than what I am paying for my home plus no taxes or homeowners insurance.  If I was to move I would get renters insurance for sure.  However it would mean learning a whole new area plus I would double my commute to the office one way.  That would for sure suck more than it does now.  Periodically, I do the Zillow thing where I look around.  A lot of people do that.  A YouTuber turned me on to that idea but he looks at million dollar homes in California and other places.  They all look wonderful but damn there is no way I could afford that on the income I have now.  I still have a desire to move but the longer I stay here the more I think I am pretty well staying put. 

That’s enough babble for a Monday.  I need to take a break.  I’ve got one meeting late this afternoon and honestly I could skip it if I want.  I am also no longer on-call so that feels good.  However, just a few short weeks away and it will be my turn again.  I am waiting on some information and then I will have a little bit of work to take care of.  Busy season is also just mere weeks away and then I will be swimming in chaos and stress.  So, for sure I am enjoying the slow roll now.  I will wish for it when the boom gets lowered and I am busy. 

Take care and have a great week ahead.  Talk with you all again soon.  Be well. 

Waiting on Amazon

Howdy!  Not much happening today but that’s by design.  I was up early and going.  Came home and sat with the cats as per usual and tried to nap.  This time just as I fell asleep the damn phone woke me up and it was work.  I guess there is just no napping for me.  I was still a bit sleepy and shifted over to my bed from the chair.  The bed felt so damn good and that is a feeling I get when I am about to fall asleep.  However, as I laid there trying to fall asleep I had the thought it sure would be nice to cuddle with a cat.  About that time they both came running and jumped in bed.  Rudy was walking on top of me and got up in my face.  He did some washing which is cute and feels really good.  Their motivation was lunch they didn’t want to cuddle. 

That got me up and moving.  I passed out lunch, finished off some bakery I had from last week.  Then started cleaning the table.  The Amazon boxes and bags were lingering along with other things that I had placed on the table.  It looks so much better now that all of that junk is in the trash.  The cats wanted to go through every box which was fun for them. 

Then on to getting my pills set out for the week.  That is always a task I hate.  Broke out the vacuum cleaner which upsets both of the cats and they run for cover.  I chase them from my room to the living room and then back again.  Morea was out first and Rudy was sheepishly hiding in my room.  I told him it was okay come on out.  He did but took his time. 

Next fun task laundry which I am working on now. 

I looked a few more places last night for those keys and damn they aren’t anywhere to be found.  I am starting to wonder if I threw them out in the trash.  That’s not like me but hey I’ve tucked them away in a place so good that not even I can find them.  I tore apart two dresser drawers this afternoon and no luck. 

I am waiting on the Amazon person to deliver the replacement shipment today and right now it is scheduled to be here between 2:15p and 5:15p.  I hate Sunday delivery because they are really super slow and it wouldn’t surprise me if that time gets pushed out.  However I am hopeful that it will be closer to 2:15p than 5:15p.  Reason being if I do need to get keys cut the home improvement store will be open.  They close at 6p.  Tomorrow they are open until 10p but honestly if I need to go there I would much prefer to do it today than during the week. 

That’s my hum drum day.  I am coming down from a sugar high and super sleepy, it’s that bakery I ate about an hour ago for my so called “lunch”.  I’ve thought about going out but that will largely depend if there is a need to go to the Home Improvement Store and also how I feel.  I’ve got plenty here considering I went to the grocery store this morning. 

Not at all looking forward to Monday but hey it is step one on the way to Friday.  Well the cats are crying and honestly I could pass out down here so I guess I will go up and entertain them as we wait for the Amazon person together.  I know they just want me up there and then they will pass out because that is usually the routine in the afternoon they sit and nap.  No sunshine here today and it’s cold, I needed my winter coat this morning.  It’s going to be a bit nippy this week but I’m okay with that. 

Hope Sunday is going well for you.  Talk with you all again soon.  Be well. 

Nice Day

Howdy, hope your enjoying the weekend!  As you might gather by the title of this post, it was a decent day for me.  My insomnia kicked in about 1:30a and I was up until 4:30a.  Then my internal alarm clock woke me up at 6a and I couldn’t go back to sleep.  I fought it for 30 minutes and then opted to get up and get moving. 

Fed the cats, grabbed a shower.  Sinuses were flowing and allergy wise it felt like it would be a bad day.  On that aspect of things it was. 

On to breakfast had another Banana Waffle with Rum Sauce and a hint of maple.  This is what I think contributed to my allergies, it’s so good but I am not having one tomorrow.  I’ve taken my nose spray, extra allergy medicine and that didn’t stop it.  I just took 1 Benadryl to see if that will have any effect, I sure hope so. 

Dropped off my return to go back to Amazon.  Then out to see my friends.  I got my battery, alternator & starter tested.  Everything passed with flying colors.  No one seems to know why the battery dropped in voltage.  One of my friends says it’s a ghost.  I don’t want to part ways with this vehicle, there is a special connection and it’s still in very good shape. 

I dropped off my sign and we talked about colors.  My goal was to make the house number visible and stand out.  I wanted to paint the numbers in hot pink or electric orange.  Instead I chose fire truck green.  It’s a reflective color and my friend works on fire engines so he actually has the paint.  He warned me though that it would be really bright and probably glow in the dark, I said fine the whole purpose was to make it stand out.  It won’t match the color of my shutters but hell it’s tempting to take them down and have them paint those to match, that would for sure piss off a bunch of people.  If I did take them down I would have them painted a different color. A pretty blue sounds nice. 

I came back home, tried to take a nap because I was tired and the cats woke me up.  I guess I was snoring.  I had just fallen asleep and it was bliss then I was jolted awake with a smack on the face.  Not the best way to wake up. 

I got dinner out and actually ate at a place where one of my friends brother works at.  I concocted a scheme to have some fun.  It went off flawlessly.  Then I told the guy who I was and he said oh I’ve heard about you.  That’s good.  Only the 2nd time I ate at this place and damn it was sure good food. 

My waiter was a bit on the feminine side and probably gay but hey it didn’t bother me.  This hot guy walked in with either a friend or his brother and a parent.  Holy cow he had an incredible body and I watched him pretty close.  They had the same waiter as me.  After he left the table from getting their drink order Mr. Hot Stuff asks the table if he thought the guy was gay and did the limp wrist thing.  They picked up on it too.  That made me want to make a scene but I opted to keep my mouth shut.  What I wanted to do was say I don’t know about the waiter but I can tell you for sure I am gay and damn your hot, can I get your number.  However, I’m a poor judge of age and I think he was somewhere between 18 and 22. 

Now on to how I have made life interesting for myself.  A few years back I opted to buy new locks for the house.  We have had the same locks since the day we moved in and my spouse never bothered to change them.  What I got was made by Honeywell, the set came with 8 large head keys.  I swapped the hardware myself and it serves it’s purpose.  However, I have 4 missing keys that I can’t find or account for.  Just thinking in terms of how my luck isn’t the greatest it wouldn’t look the best if something happened and I had to say I had 4 missing keys.  I am confident they are in the house some place.  I tucked them away so good that even I can’t find them.  This all started when I wanted to get a spare to carry.  I looked on Amazon and the description said comes with 8 keys.  I’ve got 2 lockboxes each with a key.  I have a key on my full keyring, then a friend has 1 spare.  That’s it.  That’s 4 keys accounted for. 

I really don’t want to change the locks again, first because of the expense and second no set is going to give you that many keys.  This was on my mind all week long and I took time yesterday to look around both upstairs and downstairs to see if I could find them and no luck.  Last night I pulled the trigger and bought 2 new sets.  I’ve got 2 doors so it makes complete sense.  However, what I wanted didn’t come in a dual pack.  That would mean 2 different keys and I’m not thrilled about it but then I thought about it and it sounded appealing.  I picked this particular hardware because of brand name and the fact that Amazon would rush deliver it so it would be here by 11a.  Yeah well they dropped the ball and it didn’t show up until 3p.  Then instead of sending 2 they sent 1.  Man I was pissed.  I called and they are sending a replacement and that will be here tomorrow.  At this point I was kind of hell bent on returning them. 

I went to the local hardware store and man they really don’t have much of a selection.  Plus every set only comes with 2 keys.  If you buy a keyed alike pack of two locks they give you 4 keys.  They were priced slightly cheaper than Amazon but then I got the idea that patience might prove to be the winning aspect here.  I didn’t buy anything and walked out.  I want to see what Amazon delivers tomorrow.  I might luck out and the replacement could be keyed the same as the one I have.  I know that is a slim possibility but I looked at the order and it looks like they are sending 2 units just like the original order specified.  So I suppose there is a 1 in 2 chance that if they don’t fuck it up I could luck out. 

I figured buying replacements would surely cause the missing keys to appear but thus far no luck.  I keep looking in the same spot like I expect them to magically appear.  The only thing I can think of is that they might be in the safe deposit box but the last time I was there was when I tucked away the hard drive I had with backup data on it.  Prior to that it had been several years so I really don’t think they are there.  I’m usually so organized and particular.  I know where they should be at but they are not there.  I hate situations like this because it feels like I am going insane.  I don’t like forgetting anything it makes me feel old, it’s also so unlike me.  My memory is normally laser focused and I can recall lots of things.  I might not be able to tell you what I had for breakfast but I can remember passwords, combinations, pin numbers, how to get to and from work.  Plus security is something that is I have a passion for and I can’t just see me just tossing the keys somewhere and saying whatever they will be safe here.  I know they will turn up but if that could be sooner rather than later and I could return what I bought without having to change hardware and then go get additional keys made that would be awesome. 

On a different note I am looking forward to my next shower.  My Black Wolf Sonic Scrubber arrived today.  That thing feels so soft and it charged up in no time flat.  I hope the charge lasts a while. 

My latest discovery tonight was a Mont Blanc Outlet store on the web.  They have the pen I want that is selling for close to $500 on Amazon for $90.  It looks and sounds too good to be true.  There is a lot of fakes when it comes to luxury writing instruments, most particularly Mont Blanc.  The fakes are so good you think you’ve got the real thing.  I fell for a fake a long time ago.  It didn’t take original MB refills and the coating on the pen started to flake off.  It looked nice at first but quickly turned into a piece of junk.  I found this site on my phone so I plan to take a closer look on my computer but that will have to wait for tomorrow. 

I left Morea & Rudy so I could toss in some laundry and update some finances.  I also looked for the damn keys and of course download some new porn.  I need to get the dishes going and get in bed.  Tomorrow is for sure an early start day. 

Last but not least I rented Magic Mike’s Last Dance and well it was super lame and I was disappointed.  There are some good looking guys and the eye candy was nice but otherwise I thought the plot sucked and the other MM movies were way better.  80 for Brady is next on my list but not sure if I will rush to rent that.  I like Lilly Tomlin and Jane Fonda which is why I want to see it.

Have a good night everyone.  I will talk with you again later.  Take care!

Back 2 It

Morning!  I had some horrible nightmares last night and woke up more than once.  The cats decided to abandon me and have been spending their evenings in the living room.  They magically appear when I wake up.  Rudy actually came in a few hours before I was supposed to get up trying to con me out of some food but it didn’t work. 

I made it back to work even though I am working from home.  It took me most of the morning to sort things out.  There were a few critical things that people just didn’t bother to touch at all and left them for me.  I could have easily side stepped and assumed that someone else took care of those things but I’m too committed and I made sure everything was taken care of.  Sucks to be really good at your job because people take advantage of you. 

We got slammed with people coming and going that was most of the mess trying to sift through it.  Thankfully my colleague took care of the bulk of it.  I have given up on double checking his work if there is a problem then someone can call him on it.  I am far too busy to police him and pick up like he’s still new.  It’s not his first day and he’s been there for a few years that he should actually be doing better but he makes mistakes over and over again, he gets the promotion.  I make mistakes on occasion and well I’m sitting in the same spot no movement. 

I’ve got a call coming up with the boss man here in 10 minutes.  It’s just the monthly check in for how are you doing.  I can’t really actually tell him how I am doing.  I would surprise and astound him and quite possibly talk myself out of a job.  Truth be told I am fucking fed up with all of the BS.  I go along to get along just because the money is really good.  I am looking but it’s really tough to make a leap.  My ideal job would be a hybrid job where I would go in on occasion.  I’ve gotten too used to and spoiled by working from home.  It’s the reason why I am so damn fat and it really bothers me but at the same time I can’t imagine going back to an office 5 days a week.  I supposed if it was close by then it wouldn’t be that big of a deal but right now it’s 40 something miles one way.  Yeah I used to drive that insanity 5 days a week to and from.  It’s no fun and while I might be fatter and unhealthier physically.  It has lowered my car insurance and I am more productive.  I am also less likely to be interrupted but it still happens. 

Everyone seems to love instant messaging or chat but me.  We used to have Skype and I hated it.  We have Teams now and I don’t use it but people are still trying to get me to join the game.  I’ve never liked instant messaging.  I remember when I worked for the jerk back when my spouse passed.  They used Skype and nothing good ever came via Skype it was always an ass chewing or bad news.  Granted you could do screen grabs and you’d have proof of what a jerk you worked for but in the long run it never did me any good.  I’m just not an IM or texting kind of person.  I would rather pick up the phone it’s quicker and you don’t have to wait for a reply or watch flashing dots.  I guess I am old but I know I’m not the only one. 

My back and body still feel like I was beaten up but I’ve not been in altercations.  My sinuses have cleared up a bit and in general I feel okay at the moment.  Not great but average.  I like it better than how I was feeling. 

The moment I’ve been waiting for finally arrived.  Magic Mike’s Last Dance is finally available for rental.  So is 80 for Brady.  I’d like to see them both.  Thinking of renting Magic Mike tonight if not tonight then for sure at some point over the weekend. 

I got a new WIFI Extender that is more compatible with my system.  I got that setup late yesterday afternoon it was a 5 minute job.  Funny thing is the my router and this extender were both remanufactured so I got a break on the price for both.  Works like a dream.  My new cameras have way better signal strength which was my concern.  My ROKU in my bedroom also has better signal strength which was kind of a bonus. 

Provided I feel okay tomorrow morning will be busy.  Wake up early, shower and head to breakfast.  Then grab the mail.  Wait for the UPS Store to open and drop off my return to Amazon.  Then out to see my friends to drop off my house sign to get painted and see if I can talk them into getting a reading on my battery.  I need to hit up the pet food store for more canned food and it probably would be smart to grab treats even though I have a full pack, I will be cracking that open any day now.  Both cats seem to have memories like hawks when it comes to treats but Morea is the one who usually reminds me. 

Outside of that I’ve got no real plans other than the grocery store on Sunday and probably breakfast out again.  Clean the house and be lazy and relax.  Next week will be here before you know it.  Were just edging closer to busy season.  The boss and I were just talking about that. 

Well now it’s time to head up.  I never did take my orange break.  Need to pass out lunch for the cats.  Grab something for myself and for sure eat a couple of oranges. 

Hope your doing well and life is all rainbows and sunshine for you.  Take care.