Me? Being Positive?

 I jinxed myself last night. The Wife has been working a little later in the evenings of late. Mostly it is because of EOM and the Company wants certain things completed by then. So with her having worked later, when she did get home I offered Denny's as a late supper. Of course, the Youngest did not want to go. He was napping when I woke him - him and his weird napping. Anyways, whilst out to dinner, we of course were talking about things. Aside from the bowel movements I have been having, I happened to mention that I noticed I had been sleeping a little better - maybe it was the meds. Then last night, I couldn't get to sleep. I tried and got back up arouns am, watched a couple TV series shows, and went back down. I know I still tossed around for at least-  minutes, but finally drifted. But I woke several times before the alarm went off this morning. 

But I have been feeling so bitchy lately, because of things happening I DON'T like, what if I shared a few thoughts of some good things?

Since last summer, I have probably lost a minimum of 30 pounds. I know I was over 350 lbs, and last Dr visit, I was down to 317. This was just by limiting myself to one portion of food (no seconds/thirds, etc) and making shure it was a smaller portion size (than what I normally did with piling it on the plate). I mentioned to the Wife last night, with having the "runs" all this last week, I felt like I jad lost even more weight, and she mentioned she could see it in my face, as it looked thinner. Hmmm....

This one I am not sure if it is quite there yet .... but I don't ache as much. Or at least I don't notice it so much. Could it be with getting my BP to a more regular level, and working on the diabetes and cholesterol, that my body is actually doing better? I don't know, but I like aching less... it's a good thing.

I bought a sunshade for my newer vehicle. It's an umbrella shade. I had nbever heard of them, until a friend mentioned it to me. Easy to put up, easy to take down, and smaller stoarage than those cardbord/foil ones. Out here in AZ, it truly is needed if you park in the open, like I do (no garage/carport. I'm going to try it out today.

The Youngest and I are going to spend some time together today. I need to charge the battery (trip to Autozone) in the old Charger. I couldn't get it to move from Park, as it is dead. The Boys and I were going to get it onto the street for Kars4Kids, but it didn't happen. We will try again after I charge the battery. Then we are headed to the Discount Grocery. I think Youngest needs more snacks....lol.

PeacE

Everything is Crap-tastic

 I think this week I have lost some weight. Yesterday I broke a record, having to go to the bathroom more than seven times. Even when I had the flu, I didn't go that much. One can only crap out so much. I guess my body is doing some routine, like 'Oh! Hey! There's something here at the backdoor, we better ring the emergency alarm!'. Yeah, I know you don't wanna read about my shit, but it's the most excitement I've had this week.

Nothing new to report.

Guess I should get back to work.

PeacE

Mid-Week Whine

 I am disliking the new meds already. The diabetes med makes me nauseous every time I take it - with food as directed. Add the side effect of diarhea, that comes and goes throughout the day, I am not a happy camper. Heh. Camper, because I camp out on the toilet so much lately. I was feeling a bit woozy with the BP med change in dosage, but today I feel almost normal again. Haven't noticed any effects from the cholesterol med.

Had to take the Youngest to school for an early practice today, so took an hour off work to make the trip. It only takes about 15 minutes, so I may squeeze in a nap before getting back to work.

Went to the police station the other day. Of course, the lobby is closed. Indefinitely it seems. So that probably means I need to go downtown to the porperty holdings building. Sigh. I need to call the precinct to verify that I need to go all the way there though. 

Hopefully the project for work will complete up this week. I know I need to take a couple days off next week for the Wife's eye surgery. Add yet another to go downtown if needed. I could use a break from work right now.

PeacE

Barf-A-Rama

 Ugh, I do not feel good this morning.I slept well, in fact, maybe better than I do most nights. I woke with the alarm feeling okay. I set the alarm earlier than usual for my workday, since I have extra things to do each morning now. I got up and proceeded to get my basics out of the way, then sat down to play with the glucose meter. Did the new routine of sugar testing, followed by BP check, followed by the morning pills (BP and Diabetes) and had a couple small granola bars for breakfast. The diabetes pill has to be taken with food. Though I did eat right after taking it, it's been more than a couple hours and I am feeling nauseous. I know there are some side effects, which this is one, but it is worse this morning than the past two days. Want to barf, but I guess my body doesn't want to do so.

The aches I felt yesterday have decreased in severity. Though I still have a slight nagging headache at teh back of my skull. I'm waiting on taking any tylenol to see if it will just go away as I concentrate on work.

After work taking care of the rental car, the police station for my keys (hopefully) and maybe the bank depending on the time. Yee haw.

PeacE

What Weekend?

  Oh, how the weekend flew by. Yesterday we did get done all the things I wanted to get done. Breakfast, bank, prescription pick-up, then the afternoon of dealerships. Yes, plural. Online I had seen the Rav4 I wanted and this dealership is the only one that showed it available. So we went down there, and of course, it was gone. In fact, all of their Rav4 vehicles were out - except for pre-owned, which I wasn't really wanting. On a whim, we came back up to the one closer to us (where I had been before) and tossed the thought around of maybe upgrading to a Highlander, but I just couldn't see spending that much (over the amount I got from the insurance). Ended up getting a pre-owned Rav4 - a 2021 XLE AWD. Pretty much everything I had before, including a roof rack, lift kit (why would they put one on it) and some all-season tires. I'm guessing whoever had it before did some driving in the desert here in AZ. One onwer had owned it for 10 months, but managed 21K miles. And it is white. Not a color I like on vehicles per se, but it was this or wait until May when the next deliveries were made to dealerships. So I have a 'new' car.

I started the new meds yesterday as well. I've been feeling a little off - kind of loopy, and tired. I am sure it the body adjusting not only to the higher dosage BP med, but adding in the diabetes and cholesterol meds have probably helped in feeling this way. Hopefully it will clear up in the next couple days. I also feel more achey, particularly in my chest bones. I am sure they were bruised slightly from the accident, and the new meds kind of make me feel it more than I had been. Weird, right? This mornign I started the glucose metering, and of course, that means a log of my sugar count and BP each day. Pills in the morning, at night, with food, blah blah blah. I'm starting to feel like my grandparents. The Wife even jokingly asked if I needed her to get me a pill box, that designates the day, morn-noon-night catagories so I can fill it up for the week to be sure I am taking the meds at the right time. Needless to say, she laughed at the look I gave her.

I did go down to the VFW last night. I hadn't been there since before the accident. They had some memorial event for a motoircycle club rider, and it was packed. I read a bit, had a couple beers, then left to meet up with a friend. Had a couple more beers, then headed home. Today I pretty much lazed about in front of the computer. Played some Warcraft, watched some videos, did social media, caught up on emails. I feel like a nap now, but being near 6pm I shouldn't, otherwise I won't sleep well tonight, making getting up for work a bear. Even though I usually am a bear when I wake early.

Got things planned out to get done this week, but don't know what days I will get them done. For sure I am taking the rental back tomorrow. Cut the rental fees down, though, I'm sure whatever fees I save will go towards the windshield due to the crack, and also the deposit. Hopefully not more than that. Still need to try to get to the police station for my keys and license (if they still have them there). Also need to get the registration and my specialty plate down to DMV to get that changed over, and a refund, as I paid two years back in march on my plate, and now a year on the new vehicle.The insurance company said they were going to just put the settlement into my account, but in yesterday's mail, I received a check from them. So that means a trip to the bank some day this week. Plus regular work. I hate adulting sometimes.

The Wife is wanting me to go look at some stuff stored out in the 'garage'. Bulk trash pick up is this week, and we always try to get out more of the stuff at those times that were hoarded here, that we know Goodwill/Savers won't take. Someone will be happy, as there is quite a few metal bedrails that we are going toput out. I told the Wife it was not worth the energy/effort for us to find a place to scrap the metal, take it there, etc. Throw in some of those outdoor blinds you use on patios. They are jsut old and falling apart. I think she said there are a couple boxes of old stereo equipemnt and speakers that she is putting out as well. Why the heck did her parents keep this kind of junk? Oh well, at least it is being gotten rid of now.

PeacE

Waiting On That Other Shoe

 YEsterday was not a day that I am very happy with. I mean, most of the day was fine as it was spent with me working. After I clocked out is when things went brappy. 

When it is time, I headed to my Doctors appointment. It is just a few miles north of me, and not a long drive. As I was exiting the freeway, a frickin' rock tagged the windshield. Great. It starred when it hit, on the left, about an inch from the side edge. Mind you, I am in a rental, and I did not take the $30/day insurance, so who knows how much this will cost me when I turn it in. Needless to say, after my appoiontment, the start had grown crack line about 6-7 inches long. Grrrrr.

Back to the doctors appointment. I knew it was going to be bad. I could tell from the labwork I had done, we were going to be doing some talking. Final results: upped my BP med dosage; added a cholesterol pill, added a type-2 diabetes med, plus the glucose meter, strips, etc. Doc was putting in a referral for a nutritionist to be seen, but I don't think I am going to go that far. I am picking up the 'scripts today after breakfast.

Got up today about 7:30 and woke the Youngest. He had agreed to do the lawn this morning. afterwards, I am taking the Wife and him to breakfast/brunch. Errands will be ran (bank, Walgreens) and then I do believe we are going to get my new car. I found it online at one dealership on this side of town. Be nice to get it today, and turn this rental back in (plus fees for the windshield - sigh) on Monday. SAve a little more money.I don't know if I had mentioned, the other place I had talked to them about the car, well, he called and said someone else had reserved it. Screw them, going somewhere else today.

Guess I shoulld get some stuff done before breakfast.

PeacE

Getting Things Done Somewhat

 I'm ready for Friday to be over, and this whole week. Still trying to get things done regarding the accident. I did receive an email from my insurance stating they were transferring the funds to my account. That meant I needed to get the rental car turned back in, which I did on Wednesday. However, I still needed a vehicle for my Dr appt today, and labs on Monday. Ended up getting the same POS car I was driving the last week. It is a Nissan Maxima, and of course it sits lower than my Rav4, so getting in and out is a pain (literally). The windshield is at such an angle, that the view from the drivers seat leaves you minimal area to view traffic. There are just so many things I do not like about this car. But I have it until I get a enw one, or the 30th, which is the time I gave myself to get a car. The Rav4 I want is supposed to be arriving this next week. Hope so on Monday.

I think my BP pills got tossed in the trash. I keep them on my desk, so I see them each morning and remember to take one. I went to get one this morning and the bottle is missing. It just so happens my trash can sits just under where I had the pills sitting, and we had taken the trash out to the bins, then the street last night for pick up today. Guess who has been by already? Yeah. Couldn't even go check the trash. I only had about 5 pills left, and I wonder if the Dr is going to adjust the dosage today anyways. I do have the receipt from before that shows 3+ refills before next year, so should be okay to just get a refill.

When I finish up work today I am headed over to the Police Dept. According to their report, my keys, license, and ins papers were "in impound" at the station. Hopefully it will be there still, and not sent down to their Prop Holdings building south of downtown. I really just need the keys back, as it has the fob for the Wife's vehicle, plus the house keys. I already got a duplicate license.

Welp, need to get back to work....

PeacE

Another Birthday!

 Today marks the 5th birthday of my Doodad. The Daughter had sent several pictures tomy phone yesterday, and Doodad is just getting bigger all the time. I texted with the Daughter a bit, making plans to do a video call at some point early this afternoon, after Doodad is home from Pre-K. PApaw has to call and say Happy Birthday! Still don't know when I will be able to give her the gift I got. Depends on when we go down there, they come up here, or something.

So shortly after I posted yesterday, the day kinda got shot. I received a call from the Doctor's office needing to reschedule my appointment as the Dr was out sick yesterday. So that changed to Friday. I had to change the lab appointment from Tuesday to next Monday. I had hoped to get this all done while having the rental the insurance covers. Of course not. So the Wife and I decided I would turn it in on Wednesday, then rent out another for a week - but we will have to pay for this one. It's more convenient than doing a Lyft/Uber to my appointments and home. Probably cheaper over all, too.

I guess that means today I will just get through my workday, make my call, and mellow out at home. I went out yesterday since my afternoon was free, and met up with a friend. We talked about maybe meeting up tonight, at the pub that has my Derpy Dogs vendor, but I don't know if I feel like it. That could change though.

PeacE

Taxes Due Day

 This week is starting out weird. Today is the 'new' date that everyone is to have their taxes completed and at least in the mail. The Wife finished ours up last night, and I will be dropping them at the Post Office this afternoon after work. With the Wife off from work most of last year, and my lower income level, it seems that we are getting some money back from both Fed and State. So, at least there is some good news.

I also have a doctors appointment today, to follow up on my HBP med, to see if it needs adjusting. Also to review my lab work, which was not the greatest. Welp, change that. I just got the call that I need to reschedule to Friday, because the Dr is out sick today. Sigh. And I just rescheduled a time for new labs (I am sure the doc will have me do them again) to next Monday, instead of tomorrow. Now I will have to figure out a way to get to those appointments, because the rental car needs to be turned in by Thursday. Looks like Lyft time.....

Speaking of rental car, I already mentioned about car shopping. I am anxious for the car to get in and me to drive home in it. I thought I had things planned well with the rental, and my appoinments, but as one can see, there are always factors one cannot plan into the equation.

I should get back to work. Only 6 1/2 hours to go ....sigh.

PeacE

So, I Went Shopping ...

 Yeah. Me. Shopping. Not the kind where I meander all over the place and look at everything (like some people I know). I went shopping, like a Man. I walked into that Toyota delalership knowing what I wanted, what I willing to pay, and they better have it. They didn't. But, as it turns out, they are due a shipment of vehicles 4/25-4/30 that actually has exactly what I want on the trailer. It's a 2022 Rav4 LE AWD, *AND* it is the same color as my old one. I didn't put a reservation on it ($3000) because that monies would not be applied to the pricing. In other words, throwing $3K out there just to secure it. Naw, I'll ltake my chances. So we talked a bit more, and I found out the price I would pay since I am not financing. All in all, a good afternoon. Just waitng the call when it comes in.

I'm still in pain. The cuts on my leg are healing well, for scratches/cuts. The swelling in my shoulder has gone down. Bruising is starting to slowly fade away. But my chest still hurts. Just below the neck area. Feels like the bone(s) are bruised. I wonder when the air bag deployed, either the force of it, or it and maybe an arm) was thrust so hard, that it feels this way. It has been slowly getting better, and I noticed rolling over in bed, etc, was not as painful this morning. But the pain is still enough it distracts me, even when sitting idle. Hopefully I will be mostly back to my normal here this week.

It is Easter Sunday. We haven't given out baskets of candy on this day for years. With most of the kids grown and out of the house, why bother? Though, I do admit RM still does stockings for us kids at Christmas. Either way, we haven't gotten together (my kids/families) for Easter since they started getting older and moving out. The Middle Son had texted the other day, his work was being closed today, and he wanted to know if we had plans. Yesterday I tenatively said if he and his older brother wanted to, we could go to Dennys for lunch today, thinking it would be one of the less crowded places. He is to get back to me this morning. I would not be surprised if I do not hear from him, or they turn it down.

I think I am going to relax most of the day. The Wife will be working on final tax figures this afternoon. She always waits until the last minute, and refuses to pay  (her words - waste) $50 for Turbo Tax, when she thinks she has to figure out the figures anyways to enter it into the program. <shrug> What do I know? The Wife has tkaen this on many years ago, though I don't remember why.

Doctor's appointment tomorrow. Based on the somewhat record I have kept of my BP readings, I thin khe may increase my HBP meds a bit in the dosage. Maybe another 5-10 milligrams. I know he will send me out for lab work again. Some of the numbers from the last one were just weird. My blood sugar and A1C were sky high, to the point it was ridiculous. Though I don't know why - I had to fast 8 hours before I went. Needless to say I expect to do them again. In fact, I need to stop now and set up an appointment time for Tuesday, so I don't have to wait forever as a walk-in. There, done!

The Wife and I went out to dinner last night. I was craving some steak, so we went to Texas Roadhouse. We expected a wait (told 35-45) and an hour later we finally got our seat. We did get our appetizer and drinks fast, but waited nearly 35 minutes for the food, which arrived somewhat just above room temperature. It was possibly our worst experience at this restaurant. I was a bit disappointed, but the food was still good, and both of us were taking home at least half, if not more, of the meal home. I just couldn't eat it all. Another good thing, as I am working on weight loss.

Welp, the day is wasting away, and I haven't done much as of yet, so I should get going.

PeacE

Well, That Was Quick ...

 Yesterday I received a call from the appraiser who had been out to look at the vehicle. As I had been thinking, they are considering the vehicle being "totaled". Then he proceeded to give me a figure he arrived at based on the appraisal he completed, comparables, and the going price. Needless to say, even minus my deductible amount, the figure was higher than I was expecting. In fact, I am able to honestly say that it is more than I paid (at the dealership) when I bought it a year ago. He explained some paperwork I need to complete and FedEx back to him with the title and key(s) for the vehicle, then emailed all the stuff. I'll be doing that tomorrow morning - getting the title and POA notarized, then stop at FedEx to send it. After they get it, they will release the funds.

So that means the rental I just picked up the other day will need to returned mid next week. I have a doctor's appointment Monday later in the day, and I am sure he will order me to get labs done again. So hopefully I can pre-schedule an appointment for the labwork prior to seeing the doctor. Then figure out when I will take the car back and get a ride home.

So, that part of this whole ordeal is pretty much over. I'll let the insurance companies fight over who is responsible and blah blah blah. I met up with my attorney last night and let him know the status of what I was last told fromt he insurance company. When I mentioned that the other party had informed those involved he had added an attorney into the proceedings, my Atty just laughed. 'It's because he knows he is at fault and is running scared' he told me. 'If he was not at fault, he would just wait for the insurance to pay him off. Since he brought an attorney into this, he has to know he is at fault and is preparing to try to fight it'. I believe that, after all, I know I had a green arrow when I started into the intersection. Add in some other factors (flipped my car onto the side shows he was traveling at a higher rate of speed) and that I have not been cited as of today for anything.

Sigh. It is some pressure off me at last. I have been feeling anxiety and stress everytime I had to think about the accident - the details of what happened, etc. With having a settlement figure now, I told the Wife last night that we might run up to the dealership and take a look at what they have available. I think I am going to get another Rav4 LE AWD like this one was. It has been a good vehicle this last year, for trips, for Goodwill trips, and just taking family/friends around. Great gas mileage, many features I like (bluetooth, etc.) and maybe with a 2022 model I can get the push-to-start feature.

Either way, need to get back to work (on a break) so need to end this for today.

PeacE

Waiting Game

 I am returning to working today. Then this afternoon I am getting a Lyft to pick up a rental car. I decided I needed to get one, since it is in my policy, and to make it easier for my appointments I have next week. The appraiser is supposed to look at my car on Thursday, and let me know by end of that day if it is going to be considered 'totaled'. I am sure it will be. Then it is a matter of waiting on the insurance to offer/issue a settlement.

I am still hurting a bit. Chest and shoulder are still bruised, so certain movements hurt more than others. Cuts on the leg are healing like cuts do. My blood pressure has been higher since this weekend, I am sure to teh anxiety I have been feeling about this whole mess. I was informed yesterday the other party has involved their attorney, but for now I am letting the insurance company handle things. Everyone is waiting the police report. I am waiting to find out what happened to my car keys. I really would like to have the Wife's extra vehicle key back, as they are expensive to replace those fobs.

Not really looking forward to getting back to work today. After a few days off, getting back into this project is going to feel a little off. Last Thursday I ended the day with a 'problem child' that the Team Lead and I were going to address with the Review Mgr on Friday, but I was not feeling well on Friday, so did not work. Hopefully they grabbed the needed files from my work folder and did whatever with it. If not, I will have to spend this morning trying to read through 3 days of Teams chat to find out what they want me to do about the problem. This project was supposed to last another week+, maybe I should just remove myself from this one, and get in on the next one in a couple weeks. Lord knows my mind is occupied by so many other matters at this time...

PeacE

Sometimes, I Just ...

 ...Don't like adulting. I took the next couple days off work in order to have the time to get things done regarding my accident. 

First I called the city I thought had answered the call, and they had nothing. Then called my city and was able to get the incident number. I also got the info where my car was towed to, their phone, and asked about my license that I had not received back from the officer. Seems I have to go to the Property Management office for the PPD which is south of downtown (q bit of a drive) and provide valid ID (which is what I need to get from them). Also the tow company needs valid ID and title in order for me to access the car to claim my personal items. So now I need an ID. digital picture of it won't work (I was told).

So I am off at some point here soon to the DMV to get a duplicate license. At least I will have the official copy from DMV to use for the car, and a new replacement in a few days. Whether my ride can get me to my car today or not, we will see. I may need to reach out to my brother.

Called and passed along all the information I have now to my insurance company. It is now a waiting game to determine who is "at fault" (even though I feel it is not mine). It will take them a couple days to get in touch with the other insurance company, etc. I was not given a ticket, though, I had left the scene in an ambulance - so who knows if the officer(S) determined fault at the scene or not.

Sigh. I am getting to old for this crap. The stress alone is starting to affect me.

Good thoughts to keep my head up: Initial appearances is that I was the only one 'hurt', yet scratches and bruising is basically all I have; I work from home, so an immediate replacement/rental is not needed; I have an attorney, if it turns out I need one. I can't think of any others right now. Nerves are pretty raw right now with having to re-gash the details, and the stress of trying to get all the info together, let alone the worries if I am found at fault.

PeacE

Crazy Saturday

 What a day Saturday was. Had a nice breakfast with RM, PT and the Wife. LAter in the afternoon, was supposed to go to a gender-reveal party for my neice, but the location changed at the last minute. I did not want to drive further, and had no desire to stand out in the sum/wind for a couple hours, so I did not go. I did end up at the VFW.

Driving home from the VFW, I was in a car accident. I believe I was NOT at fault, as I hjad a green arrow for the left turn. Unfortunately, my vehicle was flipped and is pretty much totaled. The Police have my license, and the car was impounded. I was taken by the ambulance to the hospital, but did not need care so went home. Tried to call the police to follow up and find out what they did with my license, and to get the inicident report info, but being a Sunday, they are closed. I may ask a friend to drive me there tomorrow to see what I can get done. Plus find out where my car is.

Then I need to call the insurance to give them the report number and details from my point of view, and find out what's next. Luckily I work from home and don't really need a car here, except is I need to go somewhere while the Wife is at work.

Alrighty. Wonderful times.

PeacE

The Things I Do ...

 It's going to be a long day today. I didn't sleep well, not getting to bed until after 2:30am. I was tired, but for some reason just could not get comfortable and fall asleep. Then I had set my alarm for 7, as I wanted to get up and have plenty of time to shower, wake-up, and take care of a review or two I need to get done, before heading to breakfast with RM & PT. We're going to the Black Bear Diner franchise, where I have not had breakfasts there before, but the dinners are very good.

Tax Time is upon us, and that means the Wife is going to get cranky for the next several days. Like most people I know, they do their taxes as soon as they get their W-2s. Why the Wife waits until April 14th to do ours, I do not know. Then she does them twice, as she has to try itemizing everyone and then without to see which one gives us the lower amount to pay (or highest amount back - if ever). I think this morning, between breakfast and a couple other errands, I will see if I can talk her into let's using TurboTax this year. Pray for me.

I emailed into work yesterday, that I would not be able to make it online for the day, due to health issues. I had awoke with my mind completely just foggy. I had a morning "energy" drink to help clear it, but no such luck. I opted to not work instead of possibly messing up some important information. Then I slept another three hours (reason I couldn't sleep last night?). It finally cleared late in the afternoon, and could have logged in a couple hours, but decided not to do so. Sometimes we need a mental health day.

Guess I should get on to my other thigns this morning rather than sitting here trying to think of something to write about.

PeacE

Why Am I Working Today?

Because I like a paycheck. Normally I really like my job, even with my frequent whines about the amount of time between projects sometimes, or the thought of how messed up the management is at times. I've been on this current project about a week now, and it is at the higher paygrade because the work is more intensive. Most days I am mentally numb after my eight hours. Today though,it is a doozy and it is barely mid day. Having an issue with a couple documents, and trying to get my point across in an intelligent manner, full describing my issues with the Manager and Team Leads ... Somewhere in our chat the meaning got lost completely. It took a good 30 minutes to get them to see what I was seeing, which they admitted I was right. Then another 15 minutes to see how they wanted me to handle it. In the end, I was told to "skip" them and move on, so I did. But now I am mentally drained before I am halfway through the day. Sigh.

Not much going on this week. Saturday will be meeting up with RM and PT for a breakfast/brunch. Then that afternoon there is a gender reveal "party" for one of my neices. Personally I could care less about having a gender reveal party, but am going to show support for her. Like her father (my brother) she has made some bad decisions and hopefully will learn from them - unlike my brother at times.

Guess I should get back to the workload. At least two more weeks (we are told) on this project at least.

PeacE

It's Always the Weird Stuff

 It is a dark 2:30am morning post for you today. Seems the body needed to relieve some water pressure, so it woke me, then decided that I was awake, and did not need to return to the Land od Nod. Instead, the ol' squishy stuff in the noggin' started throwing all these weird thoughts. I'd be there thinking 'How nice it would be to be relaxing in a hammock" you know, trying to get the sleep-vibe going .... the the brain would be like 'Yeah! And these zombie-esque monsters appear and they have crab-claws for hands - razor sharp! - and they keep cutting down just one end of your hammock so you flop to the ground all the time'. Yeah ... stuff like that. After a half hour of it, I realized I was not going back to sleep anytime real soon.

Still like three hours until I can even think about signing into work. Sigh. At least it looks like we have work on this project I think for at least two more days. I could be wrong, and misjudged the workload left, but it will be close. Then I have no idea what they will throw my way. It may be nice to have a day or two off though.

Late in the day on Friday, I received a message through my 'medical chart' thingy on the interwebz. It stated my referral had gone through, and I needed to contact this number in order to schedule my colonoscopy. I think I have said it before, I know I am fifty, and it is a regular "screening" they do, but I am not looking forward to it. I had met up with my brother and asked about him going with me (cannot drive after procedure) and he was open on time whenever I scheduled it. The Wife is not sure if she could get any particular day off due to staffing issues, as well as her own medical that may be going on. I am guessing they will need to schedule me within the next couple weeks.

I bought a Samsung tablet several years ago. It finally decided to die (with one of the cats' help, of course). Seems Saturday morning while we were out taking care of errands, one of the cats knocked it off the bedside table where it was charging. My best guess is it landed hard enough, on the connection port with the cord in still, it jammed the port. It would not charge, it would not allow transfer to the computer, it would say it could connect to the wifi, but really didn't. It held some games I play, but most importantly, it held my ebooks/reader. I don't really have another one. I have a Kindle Fire, that I have replaced a few times over the years since RM first bought me one, but I don't care for the Amazon only content. So Saturday afternoon I went out to find a new tablet. Of course, the one tablet that was closest in size/capability was out of stock, and I wasn't waiting days on end to get a new one, so paid an extra $100 for one slightly better. Screen size is larger, as well as system memory .... and it is faster in processing. I was able to get my reader program downloaded, then loaded with books (including the one(s) currently reading). My Google account was able to reload many apps from a previous backup (though most of those I don't use). They did not have any 'good, sturdy' cases at the store, so found one on Amazon (cheaper than the crappy flip ones they hadat the store) and am expecting that package today. It has an adjustab;e hand-grip thingy on the back for easier holding, and an actual shoulder strap for easier carrying, though I don't know if I would use the shoulder thing.

Ugh. I woke up thirsty and have already drained a 32 ounce bottle of water. Looks like I will be making multiple trips to the bathroom today.

... and now that I have given you more info than you care to have, I am outta here.

PeacE

Making Plans

During the week, I try to figure out what needs to be planned out for the weekend. Most times it isn't anything major, or is something that is time oriented, that has to have more free time in the day. Like shopping for food. So as no surprise, I have been trying to figure what needs to be done today for the past few days.

I was short on hours this week due to some time off as they switched gears on a project, or had to wait for access on another one. I was able to squeeze out a couple hours this morning, but still didn't quite make 40 for the week. At least it looks like there is enough to last at least half a week I am thinking.

Thought I should run out to the Discount Grocery (notice how the places I been going seem to all be named Discount) and see if they have any soda. The past few times they have had a Mtn Dew 'Gamer Fuel' that the youngest and I like. Hoping to find some more. Never know what they will have day to day.

There are other things that need to get done: maw the lawn, trim the edges, clean out my old car and get it to the curb for pick-up... you know, all those things that keep getting pushed back because I am lazy about them.

Guess I should go get dressed for public if I am going to the store. Might do the VFW tonight - not sure.

PeacE

Friday Morning Smackdown

 I feel like I have gone through a training class for the WWF (or, I guess the WWE now). I mean it. Physically and mentally. My head feels jumbled, and my body just ain't liking me today.

I put 11 hours into work yesterday, trying to recap some of the missed hours earlier this week. I still need to do another 10 hours just to hit 40 for the week, but the way I am feeling, they are going to be lucky to get 8. It looks like we may wrap up this project as well today, so ...bonus!

Not much else to talk about. Did a tire replacement the other day - and was much cheaper than the dealership! 

It is April Fools Day - but all that I wrote here is factual. Not in the mood for BS today.

PeacE