After a nice day just being mellow, I went to bed at a good hour last night. I figured I would need to get some good rest, and be ready for the gym this morning, etc. Instead, I was up shortly after 2am, and proceeded to toss & turn for most of the remaining morning until I decided it was better to just get out of bed (about 6:30'ish).
Seems I still recall a bit about the dream that woke me up, and it bothers me a bit. As I try to figure out what did I do/read/see/think yesterday, that would bring this up in my dreams.... it had quite a bit to do with my Dad. In the dream, it seems he was never dead, just disappeared, and now he was back. No, not a zombie kind of thing. Not really a secret Government Op type thing either. It was just ... weird. Needless to say, in the dream there was a roller coaster of emotions going on, and when I truly woke up, the ol ticker was beating like crazy, and many confusing thoughts were flying across my mind. I spent the next few hours trying to reclaim that dream, but not able to drift off to sleep to do so.
That leaves me a bit tired this morning. Not necessarily crabby, just tired. Top that off with my nose and eyes running, and I am just not happy. Thinking about crawling back into bed with my Kindle, and see if I can drift off while reading.
PeacE
Monday, October 31
Sunday, October 30
A Day of Rest
I am planning today to be one of recovery. Not that i have gone and worn myself out, per se, just that I don't really feel like doing anything.
Spent yesterday afternoon with family at Sis'. Had a nice time doing some catch-up on family stories, celebrated some birthdays, and ate some goof food.
My new Kindle came in yesterday, so it is good to have one again! Too bad it wasn't one of the newer models, but at least the same as I had before. Those new ones don't come out until 11/21, so I guess the possibility of getting one as a replacement was nil.
So, today I think I may just sit around and play games, maybe some reading. A friend was supposed to contact me about helping him get a fish tank, though he has called to confirm it all yet. Maybe he will, maybe he won't.
PeacE
Spent yesterday afternoon with family at Sis'. Had a nice time doing some catch-up on family stories, celebrated some birthdays, and ate some goof food.
My new Kindle came in yesterday, so it is good to have one again! Too bad it wasn't one of the newer models, but at least the same as I had before. Those new ones don't come out until 11/21, so I guess the possibility of getting one as a replacement was nil.
So, today I think I may just sit around and play games, maybe some reading. A friend was supposed to contact me about helping him get a fish tank, though he has called to confirm it all yet. Maybe he will, maybe he won't.
PeacE
Friday, October 28
Friday! Friday! Friday!
I don't know why I feel so jubilant this morning. It's not like this particular Friday is any different than most of mine. Maybe it is the thought of going out and having a couple beers. I don't know.
Nothing major really planned for the weekend... except looking forward to my replacement Kindle. Even though I have a couple regular books to get through, I miss it already.
Yeah, exciting I know.
PeacE
Nothing major really planned for the weekend... except looking forward to my replacement Kindle. Even though I have a couple regular books to get through, I miss it already.
Yeah, exciting I know.
PeacE
Thursday, October 27
... And Goes On ....
Yesterday's post title just seemed to fit really well for me. In fact, it was so well, that it carried into today as well. Actually, I should back up just a hair.
Yesterday evening, the Wife brought home the classified ads from her parent's house, as she usually does 3-4 times a week. Aside from trying to encourage me to find employment, I don't know why she does it. After all, I do check the classifieds from the local news rag online, which have more ads than the printed version. Shrug. Anyways, not going into detail about how my employment situation is going (perhaps a post another time) I did come across an ad that I felt was compatible. For basic purposes, it was for a Warehouse Associates at a wage that would be acceptable. Looking for day or night, full-, part-, or seasonal work. The address for applications was given (actually 2) one of which is very close to my residence. Then, they also added to go online (website provided) to speed up the interview process, and apply online as well.
The website address didn't give away any real info - as far as the name of the company, etc, so I went ahead and looked it up. A placement agency. I frowned. I am not big about using these types of services when looking for employment. I just don't feel comfortable thinking that I could be assigned (or re-assigned) to any location or type of company, across the whole Valley area. Yeah, I like to think that even though it would be a similar type job position, I have seen several companies I wouldn't want to work for in town. And knowing my luck....
Either way, this placement agency was placing positions for the Amazon.com warehouse here in Phoenix. Here? In Phoenix? Were my first thoughts. Doesn't sound bad. Actually, they were looking for three type of positions. One I knew I did not have the experience they would require; but the other two were more non-experience needed type. The site had a small chat window that pops up to ask questions of a live person. I simply asked the location(s) of the actual facilities, so I would have more of an idea where I would need to drive. Ugh, turns out they are both around 15-20 miles away. Sure, doesn't sound bad, but freeway traffic in rush hour here is terrible.... and only about 2/3 of it would be freeway. Roads can be much worse (traffic, not condition).
So I am debating it. Kind of cool be working for a DotCom company as big as Amazon, and maybe get some sort of employee discount, too? That would be nice - especially for my Kindle! Which brings me to the continuation of yesterday.
This morning as I was bringing my Kindle from the bedroom, I accidentally dropped it. Not the first time it has been dropped, or bumped against something. I have a nice padded leather covering for it - seems to protect it pretty good. But now it has lines on the screen and won't power up. I got onto Amazon.com and read the troubleshooting guides, working every possible solution to see if would return to a working order. No luck.
The Reverend Mother was nice enough (because normally I would not have done it) to purchase a two-year Accidental Damage Handling warranty on the device. I was leery of calling it though. Because it was dropped (accidentally damaged in my opinion) would they be so contractually strict about the extent of the damage, etc. My pessimism coming through, obviously. But I called. The phone call lasted maybe 8-10 minutes. My new (or possibly refurbished) Kindle of equal type (or newer, at their choosing) is due here on Oct 31 (2 day shipping) and they are emailing me the postage paid label to tape on the box and return this one.... all within 30 days.
Freaking AWESOME! So, recap: replacement Kindle of equal (or possibly newer) type - but having at least the all the same capabilities (if not maybe more?) to be here, providing me with a box to send the broken one back, AND a postage paid label to boot. I am impressed.
Though, I am still thinking about the job with Amazon.com warehouse.... Seems to be yet another reason to like this company.
PeacE
Yesterday evening, the Wife brought home the classified ads from her parent's house, as she usually does 3-4 times a week. Aside from trying to encourage me to find employment, I don't know why she does it. After all, I do check the classifieds from the local news rag online, which have more ads than the printed version. Shrug. Anyways, not going into detail about how my employment situation is going (perhaps a post another time) I did come across an ad that I felt was compatible. For basic purposes, it was for a Warehouse Associates at a wage that would be acceptable. Looking for day or night, full-, part-, or seasonal work. The address for applications was given (actually 2) one of which is very close to my residence. Then, they also added to go online (website provided) to speed up the interview process, and apply online as well.
The website address didn't give away any real info - as far as the name of the company, etc, so I went ahead and looked it up. A placement agency. I frowned. I am not big about using these types of services when looking for employment. I just don't feel comfortable thinking that I could be assigned (or re-assigned) to any location or type of company, across the whole Valley area. Yeah, I like to think that even though it would be a similar type job position, I have seen several companies I wouldn't want to work for in town. And knowing my luck....
Either way, this placement agency was placing positions for the Amazon.com warehouse here in Phoenix. Here? In Phoenix? Were my first thoughts. Doesn't sound bad. Actually, they were looking for three type of positions. One I knew I did not have the experience they would require; but the other two were more non-experience needed type. The site had a small chat window that pops up to ask questions of a live person. I simply asked the location(s) of the actual facilities, so I would have more of an idea where I would need to drive. Ugh, turns out they are both around 15-20 miles away. Sure, doesn't sound bad, but freeway traffic in rush hour here is terrible.... and only about 2/3 of it would be freeway. Roads can be much worse (traffic, not condition).
So I am debating it. Kind of cool be working for a DotCom company as big as Amazon, and maybe get some sort of employee discount, too? That would be nice - especially for my Kindle! Which brings me to the continuation of yesterday.
This morning as I was bringing my Kindle from the bedroom, I accidentally dropped it. Not the first time it has been dropped, or bumped against something. I have a nice padded leather covering for it - seems to protect it pretty good. But now it has lines on the screen and won't power up. I got onto Amazon.com and read the troubleshooting guides, working every possible solution to see if would return to a working order. No luck.
The Reverend Mother was nice enough (because normally I would not have done it) to purchase a two-year Accidental Damage Handling warranty on the device. I was leery of calling it though. Because it was dropped (accidentally damaged in my opinion) would they be so contractually strict about the extent of the damage, etc. My pessimism coming through, obviously. But I called. The phone call lasted maybe 8-10 minutes. My new (or possibly refurbished) Kindle of equal type (or newer, at their choosing) is due here on Oct 31 (2 day shipping) and they are emailing me the postage paid label to tape on the box and return this one.... all within 30 days.
Freaking AWESOME! So, recap: replacement Kindle of equal (or possibly newer) type - but having at least the all the same capabilities (if not maybe more?) to be here, providing me with a box to send the broken one back, AND a postage paid label to boot. I am impressed.
Though, I am still thinking about the job with Amazon.com warehouse.... Seems to be yet another reason to like this company.
PeacE
Wednesday, October 26
It's Been Too Good Lately
I am a pessimist. I think I have admitted that before to all of you, but just in case I haven't... I am a Pessimist. With a capital "P".
There is no cup half-full. It's half gone, and it was probably something I wanted to drink, but someone else will drink it, or worse, probably bump me as I raise it, and make me spill it on my crotch, then I have to walk around with that 'looks like you peed your pants' look. I definitely know I would get tired of trying to explain what really happened.
So, life in general was going pretty good for awhile. Then I had that dental cleaning yesterday. No cavities, but have other issues. Many years ago, I had a molar become abscessed on one side of my jaw. Due to lack of dental insurance, I opted for the extraction (cheaper cost) so have had a 'gap' on the one side. Obviously, most of my chewing is done on the opposite side.
Well, since about August, when I chew on my 'regular' side, within a couple hours, I would get this blister-type swelling on the outside of my gum. Didn't hurt per se, but was discomforting. If I applied enough pressure pushing on it, it would 'pop' but not discharge any blood. It was happening almost daily. What is a bit worrisome, is that it occurring in the area between where I had 2 root canals done 2 years ago. Yeah. I am thinking what is so weird.....
I was due for updated x-rays anyways, and the Doc says it looks like there may be some more decay in the root area of one of the teeth he previously did a root canal on. I'm thinking surgery, but he said no. They would drill down through the crown, and try to locate the area, clear it, and pack the hole (similar to a cavity fill). Oh. That sounds easy.
Wait. Here's the worry part. He won't numb me up when he starts. Seems that since the tooth is nerveless, when he gets drilled down to the approximate area, he has to poke/dig around to get the right area that I can only let him know he has reached it by the feeling. Read: When I scream and lock my teeth around his fingers. Then, he says, once the area is found, he can numb it, do the job and finish up.
I'm scheduled to have this done in 2 weeks. I am SO not looking forward to it. Yeah, Life seemed to be going too good.
Trying to be an Optimist.... at least it is a no charge procedure, since it was "missed" on the root canal.
Could use that half drink now, too....
PeacE
There is no cup half-full. It's half gone, and it was probably something I wanted to drink, but someone else will drink it, or worse, probably bump me as I raise it, and make me spill it on my crotch, then I have to walk around with that 'looks like you peed your pants' look. I definitely know I would get tired of trying to explain what really happened.
So, life in general was going pretty good for awhile. Then I had that dental cleaning yesterday. No cavities, but have other issues. Many years ago, I had a molar become abscessed on one side of my jaw. Due to lack of dental insurance, I opted for the extraction (cheaper cost) so have had a 'gap' on the one side. Obviously, most of my chewing is done on the opposite side.
Well, since about August, when I chew on my 'regular' side, within a couple hours, I would get this blister-type swelling on the outside of my gum. Didn't hurt per se, but was discomforting. If I applied enough pressure pushing on it, it would 'pop' but not discharge any blood. It was happening almost daily. What is a bit worrisome, is that it occurring in the area between where I had 2 root canals done 2 years ago. Yeah. I am thinking what is so weird.....
I was due for updated x-rays anyways, and the Doc says it looks like there may be some more decay in the root area of one of the teeth he previously did a root canal on. I'm thinking surgery, but he said no. They would drill down through the crown, and try to locate the area, clear it, and pack the hole (similar to a cavity fill). Oh. That sounds easy.
Wait. Here's the worry part. He won't numb me up when he starts. Seems that since the tooth is nerveless, when he gets drilled down to the approximate area, he has to poke/dig around to get the right area that I can only let him know he has reached it by the feeling. Read: When I scream and lock my teeth around his fingers. Then, he says, once the area is found, he can numb it, do the job and finish up.
I'm scheduled to have this done in 2 weeks. I am SO not looking forward to it. Yeah, Life seemed to be going too good.
Trying to be an Optimist.... at least it is a no charge procedure, since it was "missed" on the root canal.
Could use that half drink now, too....
PeacE
Tuesday, October 25
Oops! Rinse, Please!
I have never been very fond of dentists. Rather, I think it is truly less than that. I don't like them. Bad experiences from my younger days have left a rather very distinct bad feeling about them. I only would go to see one when I knew the problem was bad, and I mean REAL BAD. You would think, with my dislike of them, I would have taken better care of my teeth over the years, but I didn't. One of those things you regret a bit later in life.... But the past two years, I actually sort of don't mind going to the dentist. The Wife had found this particular dental office, mainly I think because it is close to our home. But it turns out, they are great up there!! The Doc is very thorough explaining things, and in words we can understand; he is good with the boys, and even better with me. I told him my first visit I don't like dentists, and why. He understood, and has always been very good to me. Front office staff is good and will work with you on payments if needed, and are so nice! Everytime I go, whether for me or the kids, I end up standing around talking for about 30 minutes. Of course, that might just be because at home there is no one to hold any conversation with....
So, I have a dental cleaning this morning. Should be a short visit as I have been doing good with my brushing, flossing, etc. But it will be a good 20 minute visit I am sure, as I relay the trip to Disneyland.
Preacher Tom mentioned the other day maybe for us to do a breakfast this week.... but hasn't said anything yet. I am a bit sore from getting back into the gym routine. Not happy I still put on a couple pounds over last week, as I was hoping to drop a couple more....
Gotta go!
PeacE
So, I have a dental cleaning this morning. Should be a short visit as I have been doing good with my brushing, flossing, etc. But it will be a good 20 minute visit I am sure, as I relay the trip to Disneyland.
Preacher Tom mentioned the other day maybe for us to do a breakfast this week.... but hasn't said anything yet. I am a bit sore from getting back into the gym routine. Not happy I still put on a couple pounds over last week, as I was hoping to drop a couple more....
Gotta go!
PeacE
Sunday, October 23
Time for Church!
Welcome to Sunday Morning!! Here it is again, bright and early and I am the only one that has risen from slumber at this hour. I enjoy the little bit of quiet time I get, before the boys are up and making noise. Gives me time to get some writing done, emails replied to (actually, I had none, but it's the thought that matters), and reading how everyone is doing since last night on Facebook.
This morning and early afternoon I am heading up to the ballpark to my Church of Holy Beer and Softball. I have several friends that play on 2-3 of the teams that are in this league, and I go up to hang out, have a few beers, and mingle. I also keep score for them if needed (which is as often as I am there for one of the teams). Afterwards we head back to one of the pubs (it's a bar league) for a few more and some football (tis the season, don't cha know?) and maybe some brauts.
Tomorrow I am hoping to get out and see a friend that is in the hospital. My buddy Tim has been in for almost 3 months now I think. Seems he was having some heart problems, then blood clots in his leg, then the good & bad antibiotics messed with his colon, so they had to remove it (or a portion) and he is still in rehab after all this stuff. At least, that is the way I was told it the other night. So we are going to try to set plans to go up and see him tomorrow, if he would like us to, and find out what really happened. some of it just sounds a bit drastic (can you live without your colon?) but I dunno.
Reverend Mother and Preacher Tom got back last night from their trip to Indy. I picked them up at the airport. Sounded like they had a great time, even though it seemingly rained there most of their visit.
That's it for now.... I am off to church!
PeacE
This morning and early afternoon I am heading up to the ballpark to my Church of Holy Beer and Softball. I have several friends that play on 2-3 of the teams that are in this league, and I go up to hang out, have a few beers, and mingle. I also keep score for them if needed (which is as often as I am there for one of the teams). Afterwards we head back to one of the pubs (it's a bar league) for a few more and some football (tis the season, don't cha know?) and maybe some brauts.
Tomorrow I am hoping to get out and see a friend that is in the hospital. My buddy Tim has been in for almost 3 months now I think. Seems he was having some heart problems, then blood clots in his leg, then the good & bad antibiotics messed with his colon, so they had to remove it (or a portion) and he is still in rehab after all this stuff. At least, that is the way I was told it the other night. So we are going to try to set plans to go up and see him tomorrow, if he would like us to, and find out what really happened. some of it just sounds a bit drastic (can you live without your colon?) but I dunno.
Reverend Mother and Preacher Tom got back last night from their trip to Indy. I picked them up at the airport. Sounded like they had a great time, even though it seemingly rained there most of their visit.
That's it for now.... I am off to church!
PeacE
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