Sigh. Wednesday. I remember back when I used to work a regular job 8-5, M-F, this day was the longest. Not only was it in the middle of the whole week, but you already felt like you had been working forever (though it had only been two days) and you knew the weekend was coming within a couple days, but they were so far away yet. Yeah, that feels like that day to me today, though, I am not working, and not that anything of major import is happening this weekend. Normally a day like this would be a good one to post some nice pics of women, but I don't think I shall. Then again ....
For lunch today I had a carne asada burrito. One of the 4 I picked up last night from a place called Julioberto's. We seem to have the 'Berto's Bros. food places all over the Valley. Humberto's, Philliberto's, Juliobero's, the list goes on. I have been to several of the different ones, and I still cannot complain about their carne asada burritos. Maybe it is because I really like them. Either way, I splurged and ate one last night, actually, I shared two of them with the Wife (she really likes them too). Normally I try to stay away from them as much as possible, as the food is generally pretty fattening and loaded with cholesterol, but sometimes you just have to live dangerously.
I'm basking in the warm-feelings of full tummy-ness.
PeacE
Wednesday, January 11
Tuesday, January 10
Being Weighted Down
I feel weighted down with this damn cast. I get frustrated not being able to move around as I am in the habit of doing so, like, crossing my ankles while sitting. Obviously I walk slower. Running is completely out - though, I didn't do much of that before either. I have not been back into the gym, as all I would be able to do is upper body/back stuff - which I have no problem with, just the whole cast thingy. I worry about working up a sweat, and how much of that is leg sweat (though I am not working them out, doesn't the rest of the body sweat to a degree as well?) It's bad enough that every once in awhile, I get a whiff of unclean, sweaty foot. Yeah. It's getting that bad. This is like about 3 weeks of having the cast on, and though it covers my foot pretty well, the toes are open. I admit, I have always had a problem with smelly, sweaty feet. Usually, the problem is not as noticable, as I do my best to wash/scour/wire brush (last one was jokingly, sorta) my feet so they don't get to smelling. However, this not being able to wash my foot is beginning to take a toll. Today's internet search will be ....
The boys are back in school, and the oldest started the Honor Orchestra rehearsals last night. This is the second year he has been asked to perform with them, though he is not part of the actual orchestra. The youngest son (5) is having issues about returning to the school schedule (as in hard to get going in the morning, and being crabby all day seemingly). A few more days and I am sure he will fall back into the routine.
Though I haven't been to the gym in nearly a month and a half, it appears I am still losing weight. I have not actually weighed myself, but I can see little differences in my body. Obvious ones like the quantity of food I eat, which has lessened, is a big factor since I have not been exercising. Though, I guess you could say I have been getting some as using the cane to help when I am walking is causing some uncomfortable changes as well. The past couple days, my elbow and shoulder of my right arm have been a bit more achy. The Wife says due to the stress of having the additional weight using the cane, etc. I notice my back is a bit more sore of the mornings as well. Again, she says it is the change in gait, and how I move my weight when walking with a cane. Two and a half more weeks (about) and get this thing off then get back to normal.... well, as normal for me as can be.
PeacE
The boys are back in school, and the oldest started the Honor Orchestra rehearsals last night. This is the second year he has been asked to perform with them, though he is not part of the actual orchestra. The youngest son (5) is having issues about returning to the school schedule (as in hard to get going in the morning, and being crabby all day seemingly). A few more days and I am sure he will fall back into the routine.
Though I haven't been to the gym in nearly a month and a half, it appears I am still losing weight. I have not actually weighed myself, but I can see little differences in my body. Obvious ones like the quantity of food I eat, which has lessened, is a big factor since I have not been exercising. Though, I guess you could say I have been getting some as using the cane to help when I am walking is causing some uncomfortable changes as well. The past couple days, my elbow and shoulder of my right arm have been a bit more achy. The Wife says due to the stress of having the additional weight using the cane, etc. I notice my back is a bit more sore of the mornings as well. Again, she says it is the change in gait, and how I move my weight when walking with a cane. Two and a half more weeks (about) and get this thing off then get back to normal.... well, as normal for me as can be.
PeacE
Friday, January 6
Just Getting Through the Day
Ugh. A couple of my buddies kept me out a bit late last night. No, not really. I know it was my own fault, but it sure made it easier to resist the urge to just go home. Either way, I have been dragging through today. So that means there is nothing of any valuable content for you to partake of today. Maybe something will happen tomorrow.
I did get my haircut at least yesterday.
PeacE
I did get my haircut at least yesterday.
PeacE
Thursday, January 5
What to do.....
The Daughter returned home to her place yesterday. I have gotten rid of the boys today. It's mid morning, and I am sort of bored already. Let me clarify that. There are many things that should be done, but I don't feel like doing any of them. What do I feel like? Maybe like going back to the bedroom and turning on my Kindle. I know a nap would claim me at some point in my reading.
Reverend Mother purchased for me a LP-to-MP3 converter, and Preacher Tom brought it over yesterday. I have a stack of LPs that in the past few years, have not been able to play. My record player had finally wore out, and it wasn't worth the cost to fix it. If you have seen some of the prices for a record player, or even radio, record combo, it is expensive (I think) nowadays. I think before Christmas I was seeing for around $90. Yeah. I will keep going by Goodwill and Savers to see if a used one turns up. Except, now I don't have to do that. I did do one side of one record and the recording quality was very good. I had to stop though, as with the kids bumping around near me (our other computer is near mine) I didn't want to take the chance of them bumping it and messing up the recording. I figured I would just wait until they go back to school, and I can start on the LPs.
I have another 4 weeks yet with my cast on my leg. One thing I that is pretty irritating, is my shower routine. The cast is not supposed to get wet (it's the fiberglass kind, not plaster) as it loses the hard-bond if it does. When I first got it on (5 days after the breaking) we tried to put a trash bag over it, and duct tape the opening to my leg. It didn't work so great. When I got out from my extremely quick shower, the duct tape had pretty much come loose from around my leg, though no water made it in. The Wife had seen some of those water-proof cast protectors at the store, but couldn't see paying $25 for like 2, and they were one-time use only. Though, she did go back and did find this other type. It's like a huge condom. It's thin latex, and a bit stretchy at the opening, ad it seals up on the leg good. Works great in the shower! But, is a pain in the ass to put on by myself (maneuvering the leg and angle to put it on like a sock). I can't wear the walking shoe with this on, so I put it on just outside the shower, so as to not walk on the actual cast and break it (per instructions from the Doctor).
that's sounds good about now. I think I am off to shower, then maybe go get my hair cut. I know I need one.
PeacE
Reverend Mother purchased for me a LP-to-MP3 converter, and Preacher Tom brought it over yesterday. I have a stack of LPs that in the past few years, have not been able to play. My record player had finally wore out, and it wasn't worth the cost to fix it. If you have seen some of the prices for a record player, or even radio, record combo, it is expensive (I think) nowadays. I think before Christmas I was seeing for around $90. Yeah. I will keep going by Goodwill and Savers to see if a used one turns up. Except, now I don't have to do that. I did do one side of one record and the recording quality was very good. I had to stop though, as with the kids bumping around near me (our other computer is near mine) I didn't want to take the chance of them bumping it and messing up the recording. I figured I would just wait until they go back to school, and I can start on the LPs.
I have another 4 weeks yet with my cast on my leg. One thing I that is pretty irritating, is my shower routine. The cast is not supposed to get wet (it's the fiberglass kind, not plaster) as it loses the hard-bond if it does. When I first got it on (5 days after the breaking) we tried to put a trash bag over it, and duct tape the opening to my leg. It didn't work so great. When I got out from my extremely quick shower, the duct tape had pretty much come loose from around my leg, though no water made it in. The Wife had seen some of those water-proof cast protectors at the store, but couldn't see paying $25 for like 2, and they were one-time use only. Though, she did go back and did find this other type. It's like a huge condom. It's thin latex, and a bit stretchy at the opening, ad it seals up on the leg good. Works great in the shower! But, is a pain in the ass to put on by myself (maneuvering the leg and angle to put it on like a sock). I can't wear the walking shoe with this on, so I put it on just outside the shower, so as to not walk on the actual cast and break it (per instructions from the Doctor).
that's sounds good about now. I think I am off to shower, then maybe go get my hair cut. I know I need one.
PeacE
Tuesday, January 3
Going Crazy
The past several weeks have been busy. Well, I should busier than they usually are, for me at least. First it was the shopping for Christmas, then the whole 'doing the holiday' and the kids being out of school. After the first week of winter break, I felt ready to send them back to school, but the district would not comply with me by opening them. Then we had the whole New Years thing, and more visiting family.... And we are just starting the second week of the kids being home. Sigh. I am going nuts. With all the bickering and fighting, and not playing well with others, add onto the that regular stir-craziness I get, I lose it easily. Just now, the youngest is screaming and yelling because the older brother is helping him make ramen noodles for lunch - and he 'crushed the big noodle into smaller ones. I wanted a big noodle'. Fucking brats.
You try to enjoy a single thought with all this shit going on.
PeacE
update: It's now nearing 3pm, and I am somewhat more calm. I sent them all to their rooms after lunch to supposedly clean, but when I checked just a few minutes ago, nothing appears to have been done. I think when the Wife comes home I will tell her they are to work in the rooms the rest of the night until some change is showing.... then leave to go to the pub. If nothing else, it's at least an idea.
You try to enjoy a single thought with all this shit going on.
PeacE
update: It's now nearing 3pm, and I am somewhat more calm. I sent them all to their rooms after lunch to supposedly clean, but when I checked just a few minutes ago, nothing appears to have been done. I think when the Wife comes home I will tell her they are to work in the rooms the rest of the night until some change is showing.... then leave to go to the pub. If nothing else, it's at least an idea.
Monday, January 2
No Changes
It is the first Monday of the new year, and again, no changes are present. It is still one of those days where you just don't feel like being motivated to return to work (if you do) or start the weekly routine over again. The boys stayed overnight at Sis' house, so I am sure they are sleeping in this morning after a late night playing Playstation, or on the computers. I am to head out there this afternoon to pick the three of them up and come home. It will be another week before they return to school.
Yesterday was a decent day. We went out to Sis' for lunch of ribs, slaw and black-eye peas - a traditional meal for the new year that Reverend Mother has tried to keep going. Seems Grandma Hankins had always told her that it should be a 'Poor Man's Meal' consisting of pork, black-eye peas, and cabbage - as the basics. There was even enough bit of ribs left over that I believe some were sent home with us last night, but I was too full to care. Maybe I will hunt them out of the fridge for lunch today.
It was a bit different for the Wife and I to come home, without any of the kids. The Daughter's beau had joined us for lunch, and they were doing their own thing when we left Sis'. We had joked about since it was just us, that maybe we should 'break in' the couch again. Needless to say, when the Daughter was ready to come home, she called first to warn us. When she got home, I mentioned that she didn't need to call first, but she insisted as she was worried she would walk in and find us lounging (or whatever) around in the nude. I snickered and commented that THAT was not going to happen considering we had no idea when she would be home.
So far so good... or at least, not bad. Maybe this will be another decent year. Heck, according to the Mayans, it is our last one.
PeacE
Yesterday was a decent day. We went out to Sis' for lunch of ribs, slaw and black-eye peas - a traditional meal for the new year that Reverend Mother has tried to keep going. Seems Grandma Hankins had always told her that it should be a 'Poor Man's Meal' consisting of pork, black-eye peas, and cabbage - as the basics. There was even enough bit of ribs left over that I believe some were sent home with us last night, but I was too full to care. Maybe I will hunt them out of the fridge for lunch today.
It was a bit different for the Wife and I to come home, without any of the kids. The Daughter's beau had joined us for lunch, and they were doing their own thing when we left Sis'. We had joked about since it was just us, that maybe we should 'break in' the couch again. Needless to say, when the Daughter was ready to come home, she called first to warn us. When she got home, I mentioned that she didn't need to call first, but she insisted as she was worried she would walk in and find us lounging (or whatever) around in the nude. I snickered and commented that THAT was not going to happen considering we had no idea when she would be home.
So far so good... or at least, not bad. Maybe this will be another decent year. Heck, according to the Mayans, it is our last one.
PeacE
Sunday, January 1
Another Start
Today is Day One of this new year, and I have started it off just like any other day. Looks like this year is going to be pretty much like last year.
Working on getting the family awake, out of bed, and moving so we can head up to Sis' for lunch of ribs, slaw, etc. I have to stop and get drinks on the way.
Have a good one!
PeacE
Working on getting the family awake, out of bed, and moving so we can head up to Sis' for lunch of ribs, slaw, etc. I have to stop and get drinks on the way.
Have a good one!
PeacE
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