Still Dragging

 I "slept in" this morning a couple hours. Thankfully, my work schedule is somewhat adjustable as needed, and I can do that. Still feeling a bit achy, but not as bad as yesterday or days previous. A bit foggy headed as well. So I go in to log into work, and the remote desktop application does not want to be found on my computer. It was fine yesterday. Where is it now? I have no clue. I ended up downloading the installation software, removing the previous version, re-installing, then it worked. Whew, only 15 minutes behind the schedule I wanted to start at. I log in to see a message stating if no work was posted, to come back in an hour, posted about an hour previous to my logging in, so I waited a bit. Ten minutes later, people are asking about work, then stating they will log off and check back in an hour, so I logged off, planning to re-check in about 45 minutes. They did say we are coming to the end of this project (a week and a half earlier than they said) so may end up waiting on another project.

Today that doesn't bother me though. Since I am still not feeling 100%, I'll take the time to rest up.

Nothing much else to do today.

PeacE

Still Not There Yet ....

 Two days down being sick, and yet it is lingering. Today I only feel achy in the joints, yet have a very large feeling headache pounding pretty much all around my head. I'm tired, yet slept so much in naps yesterday, I had a hard time getting to sleep and staying that way last night.

No, I have not "taken" anything for it. I was guessing it was more of a stomach bug, like I ain't some bad leftovers, because the nausea I was feeling, but I have no clue now. I think I will finish up the aspect of the project I was working on Friday, and let the TLs know I am taking the rest of the day off to shake the rest of this. It sounds bad coming off a three-day holiday weekend, but it is true.

So, with whatever is bringing this onto me, has also done a number in my slumber time. I woke one time this morning, recalling quite a bit of some lucid dream I was having. I have made some notes, and over the next couple days, I am going to try to piece it back together, and see what kind of story it makes...

PeacE

Up and Ready to Crash

 OF course I woke only 10 minutes before the alarm was to go off. I know there is no reason to just lay in bed, so up I am.

Yesterday was miserable. I woke feeling tired and achey, kind of foggy-headed. Checked my sugar ( a little high - BP was good) and had a liter of water. All day long I felt like this, sometimes with a slight rise in temperature. I almost felt like I was dehydrated, or had been in the sun too long, but neither should have been the case. I drank a total of 3 liters in the morning of water, and large coke at lunch. Laid down for 3 hours int eh afternoon, but could only catnap if any sleep. We met up last night for dinner with the oldest Son to finally celebrate his bday (about two weeks ago) and about halfway through dinner I started feeling a little better - maybe it was the four glasses of tea I had had by then? Went home, and by bed time (early for me) I was back to not feeling well. 

It carries into this morning. The Wife has to work today. My work day was optional, and I intended to work, but I just don't feel well this morning. I think I will call out, or wait a couple more hours and see if I feel better.

PeacE

Training The Mind and Body

 I have, for the most part, been up at 6am for work these last two weeks. Evidently, my mind and body have decided that that is going to be the time we need to get out of bed and moving. This morning I was awake about 6:30 and just could not go back to sleep. I got up and putzed around for about half an hour, then went back to bed. I just lied there. I rolled over. I lied there. I could NOT get back to sleep. Finally, the Wife decided to get up about 9:30, so I figured I might as well also.

Talking with the Wife this morning, neither of us have any plans for this weekend. I think she does have Monday off work. It is optional for me, and I think I will work it. Haven't decided 100% either way yet. Wife had texted me late yesterday about her facility. They had been able to go mask-free a short while back, but that ended yesterday. Doing some random testing brought up 8 patients and 1 staff that tested positive for covid, so masks are once again required.

I never could stand to wear them damn masks. I also never believed they would stop whatever airborne virus was going around. When someone farts, it goes through (one would think) two layers of clothing and we can still smell it... that flimsy little mask going to stop a virus? Yeah, right. Don't get me started about the "vaccinations"....

Welp, I think I am going to sit here, drink my lemonade, and play some computer games.

PEacE

Feel Good Friday

 I am happy that today is Friday. For me it brings the last day of work for the week, and I just am mentally drained from the job. I'm short a couple hours of 40 for the week (thanks to the Company having issues getting the work prepared) but I don't mind. I thought it a bit funny, that since the email address situation was addressed, I received yet another project availability last night - though they have me assigned to one already. When it rains, it pours....

Youngest finished up school yesterday. I guess now he is officially a Senior.

No big plans for this weekend, even though it is a holiday one. Might go down to the flag raising on Monday at the Post, but not sure if I want to get up early if I don't have a need to do so.

I guess I ain't got much else to say today.

PeacE

Mid-Week Something-or-Other

 My buddy flew back into town yesterday. I was glad, as it finished my stint as his person to take care of making sure there was extra change at the pub. It wasn't a hard thing, just that I was getting tired of having to make sure I did every day by a certain time. Really, it only took five minutes to do, but still. I gave him back the money I still had left over and the "change" money last night.

I'm sitting in limbo with work this morning. Seems the work flow has reached a choke-point, as I log in first thing this morning, we are waiting for management to authorize the next portion of the workload. As early as it is (6am here) who knows how long it could take to get sorted out. Free work pay? We will see...

Youngest is on his last two days of school - both days being half days where he is out at noon. That also means no "early hour" band, so everyone gets to sleep in at least 45 minutes extra - except me, who is up going to work. We did go an d get copies of his birth certificate on Monday, so he is all ready to take the permit test hopefully very soon.

I was a bit surprised I had not heard from my brother by now this week. I know with all his family drama going on he usually loves to tell everyone what is happening. There were some updates to details supposedly happening Monday, but I have yet to hear from him. I think RM mentioned some little information, but not sure of the better details. Such an excitement (feel the sarcasm?)

Welp, I been flipping back and forth windows here, and haven't heard much from work yet. Guess I should go and pay more attention.

PeacE

Busy Day....

 Over the weekend, not much happened. I did change-outs at the pub for my friend. I went to the Post and hung out with my brother for a bit. Played some video games on the PC. Read a couple books. Nothing really special went on, or was planned.

Today that kind of changes. I was up at 5am to get the workday ready to start as soon as I could. The Youngest has early release from school today, as the high school is having graduation ceremonies at like 12:30pm. The band is playing so he will attend, then be bussed back to the school. At which point I need to pick him up, so wanted to be sure I was done with work for the day by that time. I should be done a good half early before needing to get him. Then he and I will run out to the West side to see about getting a certified copy of his birth certificate. Then on the way home stop at the pub to do my last change-out. Might even hit a QT or fast food joint for some snack and a soda.

Work is going good. Last week (my first one back) seemed to roll along well, and this week seems to be starting off the same way. Allegedly this project is to be at least four weeks (from my start) but we will see.

Not much else to share....

PeacE

No Sleeping In Today

 The Wife's damn alarm went off this morning at 6:15am, as it does every day. Why she will not (cannot?) set the damn thing for M-F instead of everyday, I have no clue. Either way, I ended up laying in bed for about 15 minutes before deciding sleep would not be coming back to see me, and got up. Maybe it is for the better, seeing how my body might be adjusting to getting up earlier now that I am back to work (nice thought).

No major plans today. Summer has come to Arizona, and I expect it to be a bit over a 100 degrees today. No outside activities after 9am for sure. A friend that owns a pub is out of town this weekend, and has asked me to handle making sure there is change available to the wait staff. Simple thing like bundles of ones and fives in $100 amounts. I will be running over there at some point to do that (takes like five minutes) then I don't know. Maybe run to the Post for the afternoon. The Wife picked up more potted flowers yesterday, so I am sure as the sun starts to set, she will be out front planting them.

According to my book reading goal, I am at 90 books read, and 14 books ahead of schedule for the year. I did put up a couple more reviews yesterday from this last week, and as of right this moment, I only have one book to read (that needs a review). Which means I will be able to get back to my regular reading list fairly soon.

The Youngest mentioned that he would like to take his permit test today. It is online, so not too major of a deal. However, I did speak to him yesterday about it, and that the Wife will need to find out where she put his birth certificate for when he passes, so he can get the actual permit. If not I will have to order one, and not sure how long that may take. Guess I should look it up and try to figure it out. I just went and looked it up. They have an office not too far from home that I can go in person and receive it, so something to think about for Monday if the Wife can't find our original.

PeacE

TGIF For Sure!

 Today brings us to the close of my work week, and I can say I am worn out from it. Being off projects for that long of awhile will take some time to readjust to working again. Mainly with the mental part of the job, as the physical - well, I sit at a computer all day.

Youngest will be done with school Thursday this next week. Says he is ready to take his permit test (for driving) this Saturday. Lessons will begin shortly after I presume.

The Wife has been a little weird of late. Over the last week or so, she has brought home and given to me, apples. Now I truly love apples, and I know I say it often that I need to 'eat healthier'. But why so many? First it was a bag of three, like they were on discount maybe? They were larger ones granted... Then a couple days later, another bag of three, large apples (different variety), and just the other day, a bag of smaller ones. Then last night, she brought home these Mothers Day 'bouquets' consisting of candy glued to sticks, then stuck in a foam to look 'bouquet-ish'. I think she needs to quit going to the store every day after work....

Welp, I have spent a good amount of time between writing here and work, so I should close this off...

PeacE

Eye-Catching Title

 I feel good most days when I write here, and can think of a title that has 'something' to do with what I blab about. Today is not one of those days. In fact, I am not sure what today is, as I am just in a HUGE blah mode. I am not motivated to work, or anything. I feel like I just want to curl back up and nap. But work is needed to be doing.... yet here I am, writing here...

The Wife went to the Doc yesterday. Her shoulder issue is still unresolved, but steps were taken. Determined she had a 'frozen shoulder' - meaning she had not used it long enough that it had adhesions. She was given a cortisone shot, and is to work on freeing up the adhesions, then re-evaluate in four weeks. My guess is it is going to be rotator cuff issues, but I'm not a doctor.

While we were talking, my brother texted me, asking if I had time to chat. I said sure, so he called me, and I put it on speaker so the Wife could hear. It was an update to his drama. After he got through current events, I just outright told him, "I do not know what to say. Even I could not make this stuff up", and he was like, I know, right? SMH. I can't share what is going on with his life in this forum ... but believe me, it's a doozy.

RM wrote some interesting (to me, since it is family stuff) things this morning. PT has gotten up in the years (he is 86) and has gotten the "old man's disease". What is that, you ask? You know how old men get... they shuffle their feet when walking, nap all the time, find it hard to understand or do things that you have known/done for years. I spoke to him several years ago about his driving, and I thought it was time to hang up his keys. My siblings were too scared to say anything then, but I did. I'm getting side-tracked, but that was one issue RM was talking about - his driving. I have no good answer for the situation, and I know she would love a fix-all for it.

All this I heard in the last 24 hours. Sigh. I'm going back to work and forgetting this stuff for awhile.

PeacE

Less Freetime

 Started back to work on Monday. I was beginning to worry though. I did have some project material to review prior to just 'jumping in' and it included a 2 1/2 hour recording (which I skimmed through, as most material was known already). But it took them a few hours to get me access to areas I needed. Fortunately, I did not lose any time over the hassle, and got started that day. Yesterday went by so fast... I'm getting ready to log in for today here in a few mins.

So more work time, less free time. This week will end a little busier though. I have a friend that owns a pub, and he is going out of town for a wedding. He has asked me to do a couple things at the pub that aren't overly time consuming, but I have to get it done by a certain time. I guess that means no trips this weekend.

The Wife goes to see her specialist about her shoulder today. Last weekend she had looked up the symptoms, treatments, possible down-times, and told me she may have to be in a splint for up to (maybe more) 4 weeks. All this depends on what the true diagnosis is from the doctor though.Thankfully our financials are okay enough that it won't kill for us to have her off work during this time. 

Need to get to work...

PeacE

Starting Work Today

 Well, I hope I am, that is. Since last Thursday, I have completed the onboarding HR stuff required for "rehires", but as of this moment, still have not heard from the Manager of this project, allowing me access to the Remote Desktop and other needed information/apps required for the job. I suppose I shall wait a couple hours, then send an email (if it gets noticed) and place an inquiry about the situation. That leaves me sitting in limbo this morning, if we even start this morning. It would have been nice to have at least some kind of notification if they are starting later this week, as has happened on other projects.

So, that is how my Monday is starting. Up early to get this stuff going on, but to no avail.

Yesterday, the Wife told me in bed last night, that she had a good day. I had started it with a card from me (husband to wife) Mothers Day card. The Youngest presented her later on that morning with his card and a gift of some chocolates (though why she came to me later and asked how could Youngest have ever gotten to the store for such things....). We ended up at Olive Garden for dinner, where the Oldest Son made it, but the Middle Son could not due to work. After dinner, the Daughter called, and she spent quite some time on the phone with her and my Doodad.

Welp, I need to figure out what I am doing in regards to work. Hate wasting time just sitting here twiddling my thumbs if there is something else I can be doing.

PeacE

Mellow Weekend Outlook

 Yesterday I went and completed the labs that needed to get done for the doctor. I am sure I will be hearing from her this next week in regards to the cholesterol counts, and if she is changing up the 'statin' pill I take for it currently. I also picked up the one changed prescription to one of the diabetes pills I take. Another little trip and dropped off the handicap placard application, received a temporary one, as the 6-month one will be mailed to me. Then I went and had some Taco Bell. Not my favorite place to eat, but wanted something quick and not a burger - I had been fasting all morning, and it was nearly 2pm by this point. After a couple days of not taking my meds (makes me sound crazy, huh?) This morning's counts were actually not bad. With the upped med , I'm curious what will become a more regular glucose count....

Nothing planned out for this weekend. I know there are always things to get done around the house, but no major events are planned. I may get out to the Post today, as I haven't been for a couple weeks. The Youngest had texted me yesterday that he does have to attend and play at the graduation ceremony. He was not thrilled, as he thought he was done for the year.

Nothing of any importance that feels like being shared today. I should write up those reviews I have been putting off. Maybe I will feel motivated once I am done here.

PeacE

Thursday Brings Good Things

 Had my 6-month check-in with the doctor yesterday. It went pretty much as I had expected. She decided to 'up' my diabetes meds. Looking at the after report, looks like a third medicine, or it could be a replacement for one of the others. I'll figure it out when I go to Walgreens tomorrow. I also made sure she renewed the other meds and items so they don't expire. She ordered labs to be done, no surprise, and I have that scheduled for tomorrow as I have to fast. That will determine if she needs to change my cholesterol, which she can notify me by mail of if needed. Scheduled a follow-up for three months due to new meds. Overall, not a bad check-up considering my health. She also completed the handicap placard application, though stated she will do only temporary ones for at least the first couple of times. I pointed out that I have been using my cane for going on several years, but she wouldn't budge. Just means I will need to renew it every six months for now. Still get to have one if needed though.

Since yesterday morning, I also received notification I am approved for a couple more books to read/review. I still need to write up reviews for tow I have finished this week. Looks like my reading time is taken up for the next week, but at least it is for books I selected, even if there is that possibility that I don't care for it.

Today, early this afternoon I finally heard from the Company. They have what we call a 2nd level project doing CDR work that is expected to last "quite some time". I have worked with the Review Manager before, and I am sure things will go just fine. And if it truly does last for a good length of time, I am not worried. After three months of nothing, to get into a longer lasting project is good.

The facility where the Wife works gave notice to the employees today, that they are now "mask optional" for work. At least they now have the option to wear one or not. Granted they were down to just the basic mask versus that and an N95 like during the outbreak. Good news for her.

Sounds like a pretty good last couple of days if you ask me.

PeacE

Waitin' On Mister Sandman (Again)

 Yeah. It is another late night/early morning post. The sleeping aid pill has been taken, and now it is just sitting around waiting for it to start kicking in.

We attended the Youngest's concert tonight. It is the last one of the year for him. Previous to the concert, they did have a band banquet dinner, and awards presentation. Son had said he wasn't getting any awards he knew of, so I chose not to attend. The Wife and I both made the concert, meeting up with RM, who was able to make it. Afterwards, RM headed home (ya know those old people have to go to bed early lol) so the three of us went to Dennys for a late dinner. Of course the Youngest was hungry (again) as he is a teenager. I think the only event he has left this year, is the graduation ceremony that the band will be playing at - though not all percussionists will be needed - and he needs to find out if he is one going or not. He will finish school prior to Memorial Day.

My doctor appointment is tomorrow afternoon. Looking back over the records I kept of my BP and glucose, I have a feeling that she will increase one of the pills I take for diabetes. Will probably schedule me to get some bloodwork drawn as well, to check my cholesterol. I think it is fine, but obviously I have no way of knowing myself. I think the BP meds are fine. Got the forms for the placard ready for her as well.

Tomorrow I expect the license plates bolts I ordered to arrive. Talking about it over dinner tonight, I may just bypass using them until the new plate gets here. I'll just tape up the temporary in the back window. Even though the said it was water-proof, I just don't like the idea of it flapping on the back of the car, or the possibility of someone coming by and ripping it off. Plates will be 3-5 weeks out yet, but at least I will have the hardware to attach once it is here.

Jotted down on my notebook that I need to call about setting up an eye exam. Dunno if I mentioned about my notebooks in another post, if not, and idea for a post later on (making a note for future post). Seems anymore, if I don't write it down, I won't remember to get it done. Like I was trying to be smart this last month, and marking all the events going on with Youngest, or appointments, but when I went to bring it up in Google calendar, nothing was there. I found out tonight, I actually put it in Outlook calendar. I need to figure out which one I am going to use ... or should I just note both when ...that's more work. I'll figure something out - or not.

Welp, I think I am going to go watch some stupid videos or something until I get sleepy.

PeacE

No Car Parts At The Car Store

 I slept in a little on Saturday. Meaning, even though it was like 1am or so when I went to bed, I was up again around 7:30, as I just couldn't sleep. I dilly-dallied around the house, waiting for a later time in the morning for stores to open, and headed out. I did pick up my remaining prescriptions, then decided to head to Autozone, to see if they had license plate bolts - for the car so I could put on the temporary plates (a water-proof piece of "paper"). I wandered the store, checking every place I would think the bolts would be - twice around the license plate frames they carried. I could not find any. I checked amongst the regular fasteners, bolts, and screws, but could not find anything that was labeled as such, nor that looked the proper type/size. Finally, I went to the counter once I saw a lull in customers, and asked. The counterperson looked at the same areas as I , and said it appears they don't have any, and suggested I try Wallymart. Shocked, I tell you - no car parts at the car store! I know I had seen packages labeled as license plate screws recently, and in my head decided it must have been at Fry's (Kroger) in their miniscule car accessories section. The Autozone I was at was across from Fry's, but traffic was getting heavy enough, I wasn't going to bother trying to get left turns across traffic, at a light, and just headed home. I jumped onto Amazon, put in the car make/model/year and got found the screws, ordered them, and expect them on Wednesday - cheaper than the screws I wasn't sure of at the auto store. One less thing to have to go try to find store by store....

I woke before the alarm this morning as well. Not sure why. Sent out the regular weekly email to the Company - hopefully a project comes soon. Nothing really planned for the week. Youngest has his last concert tomorrow night. Doctor appointment on Wednesday. I did print off and filled out my handicap placard form, and will take it to see if the doctor will sign off on it. I honestly do not need it ALL the time, but just having it available for use if needed is good. Besides, here in Arizona, there is no charge to get one. I'm not getting the plates, as those do have a cost (minimal) and I already like my specialty plates I have now.

Welp, did my glucose and BP checks, took the pills, and wrote here. Guess I should move on with the day ....

PeacE

Ending The Week ...

 It is a very early Saturday morning, only because I had a late nap today, and slept longer than the 30 minutes I expected. Just means I am not tired as I should be right now. But that is okay. I've popped a couple sleep pills and hopefully within the hour I will be more likely to get to sleep - if they work.

The Oldest Son came over the other day, and we did get the title transferred, registration, and plates ordered for the car. I just need to get a couple license plate screws and it is road ready. I did ask the Youngest tonight about when he wants to do the online permit test, and 'I don't know' was the answer I got. Sigh. Trying to motivate this kid to get some driving skill is near impossible. The Oldest Son and I made plans for the 21st for a birthday dinner for him (his falls earlier in the week). I already have his present from us - a very nice set of floor/cargo mats for his Rav4 since they did not come with them. He already knows what he is getting, just not how good the quality is of the product. Better be damn good for what I paid for it. He also ran me over to Walgreens, as they had started texting me my prescriptions were ready. But, when I got there, two of the meds weren't on their list (but she found them and would have them ready next day) and they had a hold on the lancets awaiting doctor approval. I told I didn't care about them (I have literally 400 at home, and only use 1/day). So I should go pick the remaining things up tomorrow, run to Autozone for the screws, and Fry's, just because I want to get some soda for at home.

The Wife says we have nothing planned for this weekend, or anything major that needs to be accomplished, so it will be a slow time for us. After doing that little bit of running around, I'll probably end up on the computer playing games or something. I did finish three books this last week, and have a couple more currently to read to do reviews on. Maybe get some of those out of the way.

PeacE

Waiting For Things To Happen

 The Oldest Son is supposed to come by this morning. Since I received the email from DOT that the issue regarding the car title has been cleared up, we have not been able to meet up to get it transferred over to my name. We had originally kind of scheduled for yesterday, but I think it was Sunday he had texted he would need to push it off until today. I haven't heard from him since, and I wonder if he will remember. I know I am not going to bother him about it, but I really would like to get it taken care of.

Things have gotten back 'into the groove' around me. I was so worn out from the weekend - not physically, but mentally - that the past couple of days, I literally had to have two naps. By mid-morning I would be so mentally tired, and by mid-afternoon I would feel that way again. Just a short nap, usually about 45 min. Thankfully, I have still been able to sleep decently at night, for now.

My Doctor appointment is in a week. I think I mentioned before, my blood pressure has been fine, but the glucose has been higher than regular. They had wanted it around 140, but lately the morning readings have been 170-190 range. I know the type of food, and when I eat are factors of this reading. I generally do the test around 6:30-7am, and if for whatever reason, I eat after 9-10pm, it will be high. Obviously if it is heavy in sugars, or breads it seems, it will be high as well. I suppose I could wait until later in the morning to test, but I like to get it done first thing, followed by the pills, before I get something to eat. The first Doctor I had when I started seeing one again, had wanted to up the Metformin to the next level, but for some reason, my insurance said it would not cover it, so here we are ... guess we will find out next week. I am sure I will have to do a lab run as well, as I am sure they will want to see where my cholesterol levels are for the 'stating" pill I take.

Welp, not much to talk about. Time to get the Youngest up for school.

PeacE

Aaannnndddd... The Weekend Is Over

 Last Thursday evening, my Brother started texting me. There were new issues going on in regards to the trip. I was not happy. I mentioned to the Wife, that when I meet up in the morning, I would make a final decision. So Friday morning I went over, and he had fixed the issues, and we decided to still go. So my Brother, his Youngest Son, and I loaded up and headed north. The trip itself isn't much to talk about. I had to listen to all of his family drama, which all I could is roll my eyes and shake my head. We got up to St Johns, and his Son loaded up the Rav with what he felt was important and needed to bring back down to the Valley. Brother got to visit a short while with one of his grandkids. I just sat there out of the way pretty much. Then it was back down to Show Low where I was able to find a room.

Saturday the Son asked about his girlfriend coming over, and his baby. She lives near where we were. So we spent most of the day there, so they could visit. Then early evening, she got her sister to babysit, and we went up to the VFW there for a bit. Sunday we checked out and headed back around 10:30, dropping the girlfriend and baby off on the way. It was a pretty quiet ride home, thank goodness. Made it back to his place around 3 I think it was. They unloaded and I went home to an empty house. The Wife and Youngest had went to Tucson Saturday, and I guess they stayed the night. They made it home somewhere near 10pm I think (I was asleep).

This morning has started out weird already. I was up at 6:15am, and around 6:30 the Wife says she slept through her alarms, and could I run Youngest to school - grumble grumble. Then Youngest says he isn't feeling well, and asked to stay home, adding he would work some on make-up homework to get his grades up. Of course, no one but me can make that decision (only because I am awake). Fine. Stay home.

So, let's add in some back pain (from sleeping on a way different bed and the long sit time driving), irritation at the Youngest, haven't made time for breakfast, and just because - makes this morning mot a pleasant one. Today I will be catching up on emails I didn't bother with over the weekend. Sending yet another to the Company (the correct address now). Got a Dr appointment for a 6-month follow up in about a week or so. My BP has been good, but the glucose has been rising a bit... think they may increase the meds for that one - not sure.

Well, guess I should get the day started....

PeacE