Good News. Bad News.

 I never understood why people ask the question, "Do you want the good news or the bad news first?". I guess I'm just a 'rip the band-aid off' type of guy, and would respond "Just tell me".

Well, the Youngest Son went for his road test for his drivers license yesterday ... and he passed. Good. Now he has the transportation to get out and find a job. Good. I need to get with my insurance agent, and have them "shop me around" to find a good deal for the coverages I want, and adding him as an 18 year-old driver to the policy... that's going to add some money being spent. Bad. Then there is the worrying I'll do as a parent for the first few weeks (months?) about him being safe on the road, etc. Bad.

I just booked the hotel for our trip to Pueblo. Sigh. Of course, prices from yesterday to today have increased. Welp, still need to stay somewhere, so I booked it before it rises again. The Wife tossed me a curveball this morning. She says I had offered, if needed, to pick up another of her aunts from Cottonwood, AZ, and take with us. I recall no such verbal anything that I said that. That will add an additional hour+ to the already long drive. What are her 2-night overlay plans, since we have a hotel already? Well, allegedly the Aunt will make her own arrangements. So now I wonder, how far all over Pueblo am I going to have to drive, between our hotel, the Aunt's stay (be it relative or hotel), the church.... So frustrating. But I caved-in to the Wife. It's what she wants, and if she's happy, my life is easier.

So, this trip is in two weeks from today, basically. What else is going to be added before we even get on the road?

Bah!

PeacE

Today Is A Big Day For Him...

 For the better part of the last three years, the Youngest has "fought" against learning to drive, and getting his license. When he was 16, I did make him get the permit (written test) which he still dragged his feet about the studying for it, etc. I think it was about last summer, after graduating high school, he realized, that he really needed to get his license in order to find/get to employment. Well, today could be that day. His road test is scheduled for noon. And after some driving with him a small amount earlier this week, I admit he is mostly ready for this ... just, somethings he does that bother me - but maybe that is just more me, than anything wrong.

If he passes, I am not wanting to think how much the insurance rates will go up once I get that fixed.... sigh. At least we had a vehicle for him already, and I don't have to try to find time and money to purchase another.

Not a lot going on for me. Dr. appointment on Monday (includes a lab draw) so been trying to not go to the pub (she always gripes about the liver enzyme activity is high in my blood, and always blames it on alcohol). We'll adjust some medications, and hopefully that will be it.

One of the Wife's aunts passed away recently. The end of last week, Wife mentioned she would like to go the Celebration of Life that is taking place for this aunt on the 22nd. Since I never try to tell my Wife no when it comes to her wanting to do things, I said there was no problem about her going. Yes there is... it is being held in Pueblo, CO, which is approximately 12 hours drive from Phoenix (closer to 14 for gas, etc). Oh boy. So she got the Friday off work, and I will be driving there and back in a three-day window. I am sure I will be exhausted by the time we arrive back home. Today I need to book a hotel for a couple nights there. Winter weather doesn't seem to have been too bad this year, and the route I am taking if major interstates, so hopefully won't have to deal with chains, or closed roads.

I crashed pretty hard tonight. I think I laid down about 5:30pm, and slept through until 11:30p (no edible needed) and am headed back to bed shortly after I finish this. I only got up to get a drink and use the bathroom, but then I thought I should add to the ol' blog.

PeacE

Anxiety Builds

 Saturday afternoon I received a phone notification that an email had been received. As the usual, I ignored it after hearing the 'ding' notification sound, until I had a break later on. It was the Company, stating that they had a "potential project" that 'MAYBE' slated to start 5/6, more than likely 5/8, that had NOT been client approved at the time of the email. The Company was sending out notice, so that they could find out actual availability of employees for this POSSIBLE project. Individual replies would NOT be monitored, as the email went out to "hundreds of employees". I responded from my phone, that I was available, before seeing there was a link to complete an 'availability survey', which I did later that evening when I got home - too hard to read it on the phone.

So, I know it is only slightly after 3am (not sleeping well again) but I have not heard from the Company with any follow-up information. I know that there is a distinct chance I will not be chosen for the project, but it is the first time in quite awhile they have even mentioned possible work. I have been looking for other related work-from-home (remote) jobs, but have not found anything that suits me, or that I am willing to do. So for now, it is a waiting game to see if this project comes to fruition or not.

Later this morning I also have a doctors appointment. Rather, a Nurse Practitioner appointment. Right now she has me on seven medications to cover all my medical issues (well, most of them). The past six months I have been seeing this particular NP she has adjusted the meds at least 4 times (over the zero changes the prior 1 1/2 years from three others). Two weeks ago she wanted to get me off the Metformin, and replace it with Rybelsus. I did some reading on it, and for what the NP will want, is dose changes every 30 days starting at a 3mg to 7mg to 14mg, each costing more money per 30 day supply (even with a MFR 'savings coupon'). I was to start it 2 weeks ago, but somewhere in the process, someone, somehow, inputted something wrong, and the insurance won't approve it because of a mis-match on the patient (me) address. I verified with the pharmacy, and the 'MyChart' for the NP, that my address is correct. To spite this, the same day, the insurance filled all my other prescriptions with no problem. So my guess is someone typed/transferred something wrong (from the NP office) so I am sure this will be discussed today. Other than that, I am thinking of asking about some sleeping aid. The OTC Melatonin and sleep capsules don't seem to work at all.

Sigh. Other things I need to get done this week.... mow the lawn. I really hate having grass in Arizona. It gets too fricking hot to do it in most of the months, and doesn't grow well (dry spots, etc) unless you have a good sprinkler system (I don't) and landscapers cost too much to come and mow it each month. Aside from that, the last time the Wife let me hire some landscaper to mow the lawn, they weed-eater'ed (new word folks!) a couple of her rose bushes to ruin, and she was not happy. Even I don't use the trimmer around her plants anymore. I leave it for her to do whether she uses the trimmer or does it by hand.

I also need to get the Youngest's car up into emissions for registration before the 15th. It has been sitting in the drive and needs to be "jumped" again. I swear this child has no motivation to learn to drive, and never asks about it. And he is graduating this month. HE will need to drive to get a job, because he ain't living here forever. 

Argh! Being tired has gotten me a bit cranky this morning. I guess I better close this off before I get really mouthy about things.

PeacE

Monday Morning Pout

 Yeah, I'm pouting. I was truly hoping this project would reach its end, but alas, it has not. I logged in this morning, and there was more stuff that needed to be completed. This whole hired on for a 4-week, and now it has reached 13-weeks.... They sure don't budget things well is all I can think. But hey, my paycheck is a paycheck.

Not much went on this weekend. Saturday took my car up to the wash, then ran the Son's and Wife's car to the band car wash they were having that morning. Afternoon at the Post, though didn't stay late. Swung by my brother's for a short visit. Sunday just did things around the house. Was going to take Youngest out for more driving practice, but he got involved in one of his online games with friends, so we are going to try this afternoon when I finish up work for the day.

Youngest did his walk-through registration this last week. This next Monday school starts. No Zero Hour band practices (yay!) but he had to give up an elective as he had to schedule for band for 4th hour. Weird how they did it this year. I really am not liking the way this new band director has changed things around (compared to the other 11 years the kids attended band). Glad this is his last year.

Had the third storm/shower in the last week come through last night. I know the Wife woke me coming to bed, mentioned it was raining again. Around 1:15am I woke and heard thunder still. Good to get some rain, though earlier in the week the wind was gusting up to 60 mph and over on the East Valley, it was pretty damaging. Luckily nothing bad near us.

Guess I should stop stalling and get some work done.

PeacE

Planning the Week

 This week is going to be somewhat difficult. I do have to work today, but have tomorrow off - the Wife does not have the day off. Also she has taken the next Monday and Tuesday off, so we could do something for a vacation...maybe. Now everything is confusing, and I have no idea what is going on.

The original thought for vacation, was head to Tucson, spend day one with the Daughter and family, then stay the night. Day Two was to visit Tombstone for the day, return to Tucson. Day three was up in the air, but looked like returning home. Then I got word of other things going on with the Daughter and family. Then I started second-guessing myself (Doodad would be bored in Tombstone, and so would the Youngest), so plans we're briefly talked about just the three of us going to San Diego for the weekend. Either way, now I have no idea what we will do, have not reserved any hotel rooms. Sigh.

The Youngest finally got his permit this weekend. I had made him do the online test last Thursday, and it was Saturday before I was able to get him up to do the picture, etc. He still has not been pushing at all about wanting to drive. Must be a generational thing....

I should get to work. Nothing else to do today.

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