5 Months

So this post makes it 5 months straight of blogging every day. My schedule made it possible. There was no need for me to work at 5:00 AM on Saturday, so we switched to 7:00 AM. It's not like I could see a movie after work, so. That didn't mean I meant to blog every day,  it just sorta happened. Now if only I had something to blog about. 

Who does?  We all are living a life, filling our day to day with whatever. We aren't doing anything important. Even if we are "important" people. 

Oh I imagine every 4 years during this time the people flock to the news outlets,  and the news people are important, but one week from now people will fall away. 

No, we all just have our day to day. How people fill theirs is anyone's guess. My blog probably is about my day to day, and I cannot imagine anything so pointless,  and stupid.   :)  It just so happens though, I do enjoy my day to day. I feel pretty good about my life. I am happy with my jobs,  and how I spend my  down time. I am active. I start today,  the last day of my week at 71 miles. goal is 72. I don't know how it got so high. I don't  remember being particularly busy. Somewhere my normal dog route got longer, that may be one thing. Work was a full week. I don't feel it was a crazy week, yet here I stand at my goal with a full day left. 

There was some challenge thing going on with fitbit. An activity challenge or something. Have 150 active minutes in a week. I do that in one day. I am at 653 active minutes with 2-1/2 days left in the challenge. My lifestyle is just flat out busy. I don't have to try and be active. I just am. 

For me, I believe the best jobs are the ones where we aren't sitting at a desk. I haven't done the desk thing, but I am thankful every day I spend a good amount of time on my feet. Something else this week is I had a lot of energy. More so than most weeks it felt like. I don't remember getting tired. I believe the only thing that really limits me is cold rain. You cannot really do anything in a cold rain. Cold, snow,  and gray bring no hurdles to activity. As I was finishing walking the dogs yesterday I thought of that. It was cold,  and gray. I was enjoying my walk with the dogs. Being outside does wonders for one's soul. 

Anyway happy 5 months straight of blogging. I hope you didn't hang around reading all this dribble. :)

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.      :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.       :)

It Is The Friday Before The Election, and Vacation

So the election is almost here and gone, and next week I'll be on vacation. I already have a game plan for my major project. Saturday I'll bring all tools, and t&g packages downstairs. Get my area prepped,  so I can start right away Monday. I still work on Sunday. Maybe I even start a bit on Saturday. The electrician said I should clean up my connections in the lights. Plus there are these wire protectors we should have used. Grommets kinda to feed the wires through. Who knew?  I can get a lot of the annoying little shit done, well I guess it would be tomorrow. There is absolutely no pressure to get my normal day off stuff done. 

I think it will be a good vacation just to get a lot of stuff done. We will be totally ready for winter. I am looking forward to vacation, I feel I will get a good amount of domestic labor done. I don't feel I will be lazy. 

Thankfully the election is almost here and gone. I voted already. It will be nice when the election is over. I wonder if we will have a result on election night?  It seems the numbers haven't moved much all Summer. Haven't moved much since either. It comes down to turnout I guess. With a pandemic going crazy, and lives turned inside out in some cases I think people will find this election to be too important to keep their vote away.

What do I know though?  I am the guy  who always was like my vote doesn't matter. A statistical nothing basically.  My first vote ever was against a George Bush 2nd term. I  even canvassed in Grand Rapids.  :)   I was going to make a difference. :)

As one who was sorta right leaning at this period I turned hard left. I found out about the real America.  Howard Zinn. See "Good Will Hunting"  anyway a lot had happened since that time. I am a baker now for one. I still ride my bike to school. Not really much happened either. I did have a blog at the time though. "The Outside Corner"  I wanted it to be funny, but it wasn't. It was political. A lot of links to a nation writer I really liked at the time. I don't remember his name. He went on to medical school though. I had the hots for Katrina Vanden something or other. The editor for the nation. What's her name was there too. Naomi Klein. 

Whatever. my life has turned out fine since. I still wake up before I have to. 

Gotta run. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.      :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.     :)

It Was The Weather After All

Just like that. A sunny day, and the day is  quite different. It didn't rain,  so I biked to work, and back. It isn't a lot, but it helps. I got a lot done at work,  I took the dogs when I got home, made lasagna for dinner, cleaned the kitchen. Over 14 miles, and over 32,000 steps. That's at the high end for a day from me. Oh, I  got my workout in too. I was worried about my workout, cuz of that shingle shot. I couldn't raise my left arm above my head. My pull up machine has a thing I could step up to the bar though, and I was able to do the pullups.  Nothing else bothered it really. It still hurts though. Like someone threw a gigantic punch to your shoulder,  and it hit the perfect spot. 

So you know if you get the shingle vaccination, it does hurt for a couple days. Also you get two shots. Flu shot was nothing. See busy day after the shot. Those really are the best days though. 

I see the Michigan cases got a big spike in positive cases. Ridiculously so. Not just us, but I do notice us. I don't know what to make of it. It's getting worse,  and I wonder what the heck people are doing?  I feel I play it pretty safe. We don't go out to eat,  I socially distance when shopping. I am probably not a high risk candidate. I'd probably be asymptomatic. Maybe very little symptoms. That could be  the problem. If I am one of those people who get it, but it isn't much more than the sniffles I won't get tested for that. I won't think anything of it. Lisa had a cold last week, and she didn't get tested. It is the cold season starting up,  and she usually catches them all, and me hardly any. 

It will probably be a tough winter for this thing. We have the worst President right now if in a pandemic. He is like the perfect storm for such a thing. Pretty much everything he's touched has turned into bankruptcy,  outrageous debt, or forgiven debt, mostly cuz hes just a dick. A failure at every level, except for lying. He's a good liar. Look how many consider him to be a success?  He's definitely a good liar. 

Today is Thursday. Always a busy work day. My day will be full. I'll take the dogs again,  and not sure what to do for dinner. Nothing really sounds good. I guess we will figure that out later. 

I spose. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.       :)

The Weather Does Matter

Good morning. How's it going?  Me, I am fine. We had two rainy days in a row,  and it kinda sucks. It's a cold rain too, which makes it worse. Luckily,  I had some things to do the last couple days after work. I picked up my winter bike,  and a few things at the store on Monday. Yesterday I got my flu shot, and second shingle vaccination. The shingle one hurts quite a bit. Like a sore muscle right on my shoulder. It hurts to touch. The flu shot is my first one to my knowledge. I was always one of those people who was like well I never get the flu, so why bother?  Listening to the book about the flu made me reconsider. Why not inject myself with the flu, so my body has practice dealing with it. Just in case. So, now I'll get a flu shot every year. 

When I got home I just sat on the couch, and did nothing. That's what rainy days do to you. Sometimes we lose a bit of spark. At least I do. I could be going through one of those valley things too. You know how I think internally we all go through minor peaks and valleys. Peaks getting us all jazzed about everything. 

Work is going good. I have a real solid start so the rest of the week is doable. It isn't always like that,  but sometimes. Come Christmas it will always be like that. A lot to do,  and not enough time. 

Today it is going to be sunny, so already I am excited. I can take the dogs after work,  get a workout in, cook dinner etc...  It will be a busy day, and those are the best. Especially with the sun out. I'll be that much closer to vacation time too. Vacation that thing that seems exciting, but it isn't.  :)    Thankfully we aren't traveling anywhere.  I hate traveling. 

Less than a  week to  go for the election. Will the noise finally stop?  The last mad scramble is upon us. Are we better off from 4 years ago?  Are we more unified?  Are we more trustful of those in power?  I think the one with the most baggage will have the most problem with turnout. We will see though. 

Whatever. Today is a day. I'll make the most of it. I'll be busy, there will be dinner,  and then sleep. 

Sounds good to me. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.   :)

xoxo.      :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.      :)

Early Start = Early Bed

My watch says I  fell asleep at 6:38 PM. Yesterday was busy. The early part of my work week, I have a lot to do. I want to be ahead, since I'll be on vacation next week. Also a lot of stuff needs to get done in a short amount of time.  

I did get my workout in yesterday before work. It is awesome doing it that way, but not easy to wake up early all the time. I guess it was for me, but it seems it would be hard now. I do like my sleep. Hard to believe I'll be on vacation next week. I think my project will keep me busy. Not to mention I need to winterize stuff. That isn't a lot, just bringing electric tools from the garage downstairs. My summer bike too. Insulating water spikets and stuff. 

My one goal I guess is to feel accomplished each day on vacation. Not like when the pandemic first hit. I don't want to stay  in bed til 10:00 so it doesn't take forever to get to dinner time. That's the worst. I know people are different than me. Many people love their downtime, and me I find those days most challenging. 

I do judge people against my view too. My wife loves downtime though, and thrives in it. She likes reading, doing a few things,  shopping perhaps. I guess different strokes for different folks. 

I feel like I can almost tune out election noise, which is nice. We are currently one week out. Tuesday will be interesting to say the least. Regardless someone who is pretty close to 80 years old will be in charge. I hope we graduate from this after this year. If you are close to 80 running for office I would think that is a failed life. Although if you struggle with downtime maybe 80 is hard. My dad is over 80, and I think that generation is pretty fucked up. They bring nothing new to the table. A generation of men who cannot cook, and probably rarely did their own laundry. They probably struggle with their electronic gadgets too. 

The old should not necessarily be esteemed. Especially men, because they were brought up in a different World than the one today. The same rules no longer apply. The 1950s were not real life. Its just how things are when you have to rebuild the World after everyone tried to kill each other. Some nations get rich, depending on who escapes with the least damages, and those who have a lot of natural resources. 

Don't think we are more evolved either. There is more than enough hate in the World where we could easily try and kill each other again. 

Hate is easier for us than the opposite. Hate is a fire easily spread. Beware of following those who are angry. They will not do your heart good. Vision is easily skewed if blinded by the words of the angry. Hearts are easily tempted to follow the paths of hate. Mostly I guess cuz we don't have realistic expectations about life. 

It was supposed to be better no?  Nope life has always pretty much sucked for everyone. Our hearts aren't normally given to contentment. All hearts actually need help. We aren't born with correct hearts. Few will heed that truth though. We are born thinking we are master over more than we actually are. We are born very far from the truth, but we think the opposite. 

Pretty impossible to actually escape that. I unknowingly did. my vision saw my coin was pointless,  and I pretty much powerless. So the turn. Your will not mine. As I think of the time I had nothing I really wanted out of life, cuz it all looked so dirty. 

Anyhoo, it turns out I did the right thing, and I was obedient through the trials to date. 

I spose.   

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.      :)

Getting An Early Start

For some reason I stopped sleeping. Yesterday was odd. Work is definitely different on Sunday. There was no one in my areas to work on Sunday. Saturday there are people everywhere. I didn't really know what to do after work though. 

I know football was on, but I didn't really care about any games.  Not even sure what late game I got. I ended up listening to my book for 12 hours yesterday. 7:00 AM- 7:00 PM. That is one good thing about listening instead of reading. While listening to a book, I had over 25,000 steps. You can't read and do that. 

It is good I got up early today. I can clean the kitchen, and get my workout in before work. The days are still busy. I think all days are busy til after the holidays. January, and February are slow. Maybe slow. 

The days definitely fill up quickly. I liked having a productive Sunday. I cannot get 25,000 steps on a regular day off. I almost thought of working on Saturday too. That would be no days off again, but I can do more after work. I toyed with that yesterday, cuz we don't really have enough people to get everything done. Although, I think they are having 2 weekly people work every other Sunday. They get overtime, and we'd be able to get a lot more done. 

I do like to stay busy. It is so good for my mental health. I am not the only one. I have a nice older lady who works housekeeping at my weekend job. She's been working 7 days/week. Volunteering obviously. A short old lady maybe 10 years older than me, but still in very good shape for her age. She was describing working 7 days, and I am thinking I get it. It made me think I should work Saturday, and Sunday. Everyday would be productive. I could even have Saturday be a short day. Something to think about. 

I liked my Sundays off sorta, but I liked working on Sunday better I think. Eventually there is just too much idle time on a day off. I cannot imagine a good mental health for the idle.  The day is so much better when it fills up with being productive. 

Remember I was wondering why these soon to be 80 year olds want to keep running for office?  They would have been better served stocking shelves at a grocery store once they started collecting social security. They would get natural physical activity. Be closer to their home all the time. Have home cooked meals etc...  They would feel fulfilled with their labor. Pride won't allow them to stoop so low I know. They missed out on a positive experience. 

Anyway, I spose. I guess since I am thinking so much about working everyday, I will probably look into it. Seems like fun right?    Good enough for that older lady, good enough for me. 

Wanna know something about her?  She comes into work in a great mood. Happy to do it. I think I would too. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.       :)

The Sunday Workday

Good morning. How's it going?  Me, I am fine. I did get most of my Sunday stuff on Saturday done, and made a good meal. I got the planking for the ceiling too, so I can start that. I lost a pound, lost body fat, and had 70 miles with 2 days off this week. Now that I write this I forgot to work out yesterday. Completely slipped my mind. I am going to have  to put a reminder in my google assistant on those days. Obviously it's a problem. 

I watched a little football yesterday. The Big 10 started. I watched the end of the PSU game, and most of  the MI game. I didn't know what MI would be like, but they definitely have a QB this year. A tough schedule though. They could end up .500 in the Big 10. 

Anyway,  I have to work today, which is a good Sunday thing to do. Gets you out of the house early, and keeps you active. Typically I've been okay on Sundays though.  I had my routine. 

Besides that not much. The election is coming up, but it is almost out of my mind already. Just see what happens on game day I guess. 

I listened to a couple Howard Stern interviews yesterday. Kristen Stewart, and 2 David Spade interviews. Kristen cuz I like her, and David,  cuz I listened to his Audible original audio book. David Spade has had a pretty good career. Still doing good too. A harder working guy than you'd think. Pretty good head on his shoulders too. Doesn't think too much of himself. I like him too. Before the audio book, I figured he did a lot of drugs with Chris Farley, as I guess I figured they all were doing drugs. Actually he's a man of minimal vices. 

Anyway my day filled up. It fills up better while working,  but a day off is good I guess. I am going to have a full week off after this week.  Yikes. I have stuff to do, but not like during a work week. On Tuesday I am getting my final shingle shot, and flu shot. My first flu shot. 

The virus is spiraling out of control too. A tough time to be a senior citizen I guess. also whatever preexistings are bad. 

I still feel pretty secure. I social distance, and wear a mask. Forget eating out. That probably won't happen anytime soon. Leave that for the old people. Never a good idea to grow up not knowing how to make a meal. Expensive for one thing, or you eat shit. 

Anyway, I guess I better get going. Not sure what I'll be walking into with work. Hoping to get in my regular areas. You never know. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.      :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.      :)

A Day Off What Do You Know?

Good morning. How's it going?  I am fine. I didn't sleep as great as I'd like last night, but not horrible. It feels super strange having today off. Like,  I  gotta do my Sunday stuff today. I have to work out today too. I am having a coffee now,  and feel ready to start the day. 

Yesterday ended up being cold and rainy. One of those horrible days out. I made a good meal. Bacon wrapped pork loin, scalloped potatoes,  peas, and one of those chocolate pies from Marie Callander. That's kinda all you can do on a rainy day. I dozed after work for a bit too. I have to weigh myself today too. Last  week I lost a half pound, so basically no change. 

I should pick up our ceiling today. I think of the things I can get done during the week sometimes, but the time just disappears. How I ever trained for marathons with my active schedule,  I'll never know. Was I on my feet this much before?  Running before work was important I guess, but I did run a lot after too. I don't remember my legs being so fatigued though. I can't imagine I walked less at the local lumberyard, but maybe I did. Maybe, I am just getting old too. That's a possibility. 

I don't think I did so much stuff around the house. Although it doesn't really seem like I do a ton. Maybe I do though. More gardening, weeding,  watering etc...  

There was a desire to see all I could be. Do more and more. Always be in training,  and yadda yadda yadda. Now I want sustainability. Do a lot at a sustainable level. So I hope to step 72 miles each week, and really very little is running. Biking I don't keep track of. But I don't do a lot, and my commutes are short. I have no desire to see all that I can be, cuz my legs are always pretty tired I think. 

I am kinda the person who wants to do more more more, but I don't know what is sustainable. Running after work with 10+ miles in my legs seems pretty challenging to me. Its like I'd never run on fresh legs, unless I ran in the morning. Then again how did I wake up at 2:30 every morning. Was I always tired?  I bet I cut my sleep short, and that isn't great for one's health. 

I am active. And live a generally pretty healthy lifestyle, but I haven't really seen all I can be. A change in one area comes at the expense of another though. You know what too?  I am at my marathon PR weight, and I don't shift much. Usually I may shift a bit under my marathon PR weight, so I am doing something right I guess.  My weight doesn't really shift much. I eat more during the day then I do at dinner, and that probably helps. I eat the most when I am most active. 

I guess I am just thinking out loud. I think I'll get my day started.  I got stuff to do. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.     :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.      :)

The Changed Week

This week seems so different already, since I will have tomorrow off. It rained yesterday, which ended up being perfect. I took my winter bike in, and I can pick it up today. My tune up will be ~$120, as opposed to a new bike. It makes sense to keep a commute bike as long as you can. I remember my first commute bike I bought for $50. I loved that bike. I was mad gas went up to $2/ gallon, so I fought back. By riding my bike. 

We didn't watch the debate last night. I went to bed. I normally wouldn't have either. For some strange reason I stayed up and watched the first one. It was horrifying. They come on past my bedtime anyway. So that's done. We did try, and watch an office episode yesterday. We had to turn it off, cuz of the political commercials. Yikes. Horrible. So many. 

Good  thing we can stream stuff in other ways without commercials. Yesterday was busy. Over 13 miles busy, plus I got my workout in. Reps adjusted to normal. In between sets I stretched my hammies. They feel much better today. I am definitely going to incorporate that in my routine. Leg stretches. The amount of time I am on my feet in any given day makes it easy for my legs to get tight. 

Working out can be a chore. Sometimes you don't feel like doing it, but not doing it comes at a cost too. I have so many upper body muscles stronger now from doing it. My goal is just to  use my muscles more. No atrophy. In that I am succeeding. My days are ridiculously full,  so I will be never be crazy about it. Once our new and improved expanded aquatic center opens up, I'll use that again. They will have a sauna too, with upgraded workout area. I am not sure when that opens. It will be easy to pop in after work. get a quick swim, and workout in. It's probably about the same distance as my old people workout area. 

Schools are quitting swimming and diving. They can't bring in any money, cuz who watches?  That is scholarships gone. swimming is one of the exercises one can keep their whole life. You aren't going to play flag football at 70. 

Anyway, life goes on. Just over 1 week, and the election will be over. Mitch McConnell is 77 years old running for office again. What is up with these past 70 people?  You have a President who has a ridiculous amount of PERSONAL debt. Biden is 77. I want to work as long as I can cuz I enjoy a busy day. I assume I will age well cuz I am active, and my mind isn't wasted in tv land. Maybe it's all they know. They want to keep active, and its the only job they know. I have no idea the day to day of a congressperson. 

I get the desire to make a difference. Past 70, I think the time has past. Experience does matter, but the elderly don't see the changes the youth are making. The young do change the World too. For better or worse we are married to their whims. 

Life is different. Life is busy. In the end we want to have fun, and time to ourselves.  Decisions made early on can keep that from us. 

I am 54 with nothing but time for myself. I have a busy day to day though. The day is mine though to do as I choose. 

Gotta run. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.     :)

Little Things

Sometimes it is just little things that make the day. One thing I realized is working,  and taking the dogs is a pretty full day. Next thing you know it is 3:30-4:00 PM. Time you should start thinking about dinner. Today is garbage day, so I had to take the garbage out. I decided to get rid of my final tomato plants, so I put them in the yard waste bin. Then,  I pulled weeds. I decided to get my snow blower started. I got my winter bike out too. So I can take it in today. 

That is just little  things that fill up the day even more. I decided I didn't want to think about dinner, so I made a little frozen lasagna thing, and Lisa got fast food. For the time being my Saturday job is going to be a Sunday job. They are working so much overtime on Saturdays I'll be able to get in on Sundays to my regular areas. 

I am not sure if I'll like working Sundays more than Saturdays. It's a change though, and that's always okay. I can probably change at the end of the year back if I want, once they get OT under control. I am sure it doesn't matter either way for me though. My mind is typically pretty okay however my schedule turns out. Honestly right now I am excited about the change. Just for change sake. It's kinda how I am. 

Besides that not much. Thankfully we are just over 1 week from the election. The crazy news cycle will chill out after I think.  I won't predict how the election will play out, but the nickname i am giving Biden is teflon Joe. Nothing sticks. He just doesn't have enough baggage. People really disliked Hillary for some reason. I don't pay  enough attention, so I couldn't tell you why. She had baggage, for whatever reason. Joe doesn't seem to have any. So for me he is Teflon Joe. 

Trump has a secret Chinese Bank account, and Giuliani is about to get exposed on Borat. Vile creature he has become. The news is sticking to the other side. Obama started campaigning too. Do you know he has a 58% favorability rating currently?  That's pretty ridiculous right?  I liked him as our President,  and voted twice for him.  It was kinda nice not being shocked at the news every day, cuz we had a crazy guy in office. These last 4 years have been too much. Who let the hard right wing conspiracy nut in office to spew out hate, and division?  

Who at 74 is stupid enough to have at least a half billion dollars in debt tied to their name?  74 ffs. It seems to me he has been playing a shell game with debt for decades. How else is that possible?  Isn't that we all yearn for?  Freedom from debt. It is not from intelligence one finds himself in that place at 74. Just the opposite. 

Anyway I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.    :)

A Dinner Plan, and The Day Disappeared

So, I was baking sourdough bread yesterday,  which has been days in the making. Refresh starter,  make sponge,  make bread, proof 16 hours, what?  Cut bread, form proof 4 hours?!?!   Wtf, who has time?  Starter sits overnight, and the sponge is supposed to sit for 8 hours or so. 

Anyway pretty ridiculous. Since I was actually baking the bread, I thought a casserole would go good with fresh homemade sourdough bread. Casserole was pretty easy to make. Broccoli, mushrooms, celery,  carrots. Cream of sauce,  milk,  and flour to thicken. Cheese, and bread crumbs on top. It was pretty good. Like pot pie good. Bread was fine too. After taking the dogs all this took time. I cleaned as I went along. We eat dinner, watch one of those episodes, and it is 7:00PM. I am starting to get tired. 

The day just disappeared. Oh, I did get my workout in. It still was trying to slip my mind. I did cut  the reps a bit, but same amount of sets. Just in case I get sore. I just needed to get the workout in. Build up to normal pretty quickly. Either Thursday or Sunday. 

I think drinking may slow the day down.  I don't recall 7:00 PM coming so quick when I would have drinks. Probably cuz drinking was relax time,  and when you are busy time flies. 

I did read a bit before bed. I really am amazed how good those Sherlock Holmes stories are. Too bad I couldn't keep my eyes open longer. 

The rest of the workweek will be busy. Next week will be busy too. I am on vacation the week after so I'll want to work ahead. Have a good inventory of stuff, so less of my job has to get done on my week off. 

Then we have the week off. The elections will be done. We will see how that unfolds. Should be interesting. I'll probably stay up, and watch Tuesday night.  I am expecting an end to the utter failure of an experiment. Just like football though the team has to show up on game day. I expect the  blue team will show up, as 4 years ago is a good example of what could happen if they don't. 

The red team who knows?  They are a smaller team,  with a remarkable ability to listen to someone who is an expert in nothing as opposed to someone who actually spent a life studying things.  During a pandemic too. I have no words. 

Anyway, I spose. Today will be busy. I have stuff for lasagna,  but I think I might just do spaghetti tonight. Just a bit easier. I have enough casserole leftovers. I don't need lasagna leftovers. 

I spose.        :)

Laterzzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.      :)

It Is Probably How I Like A Monday Best

So yesterday was just another typical day. Work,  dogs, etc...  I did have a ridiculous amount of little stuff to do. In the end though I read some of my Sherlock Holmes book, and we started watching a series on Netflix. The haunting at Bly Manor I think. Super strange. We watched 6 episodes i think.  :)  It ended up being relaxing, and I slept good last night. I did stay up a little later than normal watching the 6th episode,  but whatever. That's how I'd like most of my Mondays to go. 

Somehow I've taken another week off from working out. Don't ask me how it slips my mind.  Maybe cuz Fall is different than Summer, and the days are different. Different jobs to do. I am not watering anything, and my workouts were done while watering. I meant to workout on Sunday, but forgot. Yesterday too. I was just sitting there, thinking shit, I forgot again. 

Today will be busy again. Actually I feel my week will be pretty busy with stuff outside of work to do. I like busy, but I also want to read my book. Reading is good,  but at the expense of doing other productive stuff. 

Knowing that balance in life is created from the inside. It makes you wonder how others are doing getting by with life. How do people stay active if it's not a normal part of the day?  What percentage battle addiction of some sort?  We all want to feel good about life, and that too comes from the inside. 

Before I got up this morning I was dreaming a lot. Also thinking about me kinda. Thinking how surprisingly insignificant I am. In the end I have a little life, and this seemingly pointless blog. Each is fine, but not really earth shattering in the least. It seems most unremarkable huh?  

I don't seek out significance. it really doesn't concern me. It's fine by me. My life is pretty easy. Made so cuz I have energy to be busy, and I am busy.  If you are depressed energy wise that makes life really hard. If you are depressed in enthusiasm that too is hard. I've had both,  and that's a struggle. Luckily my insides are mostly filled with energy, and enthusiasm. That is the secret to my success, and I didn't create either. The energy came back in the early 90s. I was either swinging, or burnishing a hospital floor. I knew it came back. A freedom kinda came with it. I had more to do, but it wasn't now. I could not do anything to make the time nearer. 

From there to when the running blogs started was just my little life. Things started with the running blogs. So weird how I got sucked in. 4 bloggers,  and a non blogger. Here I am still blogging. How people disappear from life is something. It doesn't affect me though. My days start out just as bright. The strange thing though is as far as I can see nothing really came of it, did it?

I am forward looking with my life it seems. The days in the future are pretty exciting to me. Are others tied to the past though?  I've spent a lot of time giving attention to other people's lives. What happens to them when that is no more?  Like me you move on, and the days start just as bright?  Will there be a yearning when they were deemed significant enough when one thought of them a lot. 

I am not alone. I am known,  and seen, and it keeps any sadness, and loneliness away. If others don't have that, well that may be tough too. It's a hard thing to go through life alone I would imagine. I don't struggle with that,  cuz my insides make me feel otherwise. 

Anyway, I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.      :)

Geesh

This blogging every day is something. You wake up, and you gotta blog. That's ingrained in me for whatever reason.  I didn't, scratch that. I guess I did get a lot done yesterday. I didnt get the Bears game, but I listened to it on Sirius XM. While listening to the game I did my shopping. I did all the laundry, dishes, made dinner. Got my bread ready to bake tonight. Shopped for the tongue and groove ceiling we will use. I found a white PVC planking. It's expensive, but we don't have to paint,  and I have $150 of free money, so it might cost me $30 out of pocket. 

I made biscuits last night with dinner. I thought they were kinda bland tasting. Do biscuits really have a lot of flavor anyway?  Flour, baking soda, baking powder, butter, milk,  fat, salt. I should have added some shredded cheese or something. I did add pepper,  and garlic. I did buy a blueberry pie to bake too.  :)  It is cold out, so it is baking, and cooking season. 

I did take Hope for a run too. So, not a bad Sunday. I did stay up late to watch parts of baseball, and football. I don't feel tired this morning though, so I guess its fine. 

That was one day off. What am I going to do with a whole week off?  Yikes. The Big 10 football starts this weekend. I am surprised how much I don't really care about college football, except the big 10. I never really knew. You don't really realize, until you have to watch the SEC, or Texas, or Notre Dame play. I have no idea how the Big 10 will play out. You never really know til they play the games. 

Take the Bears. You look at their games,  and they look pretty bad. Atlanta killed the Vikings, and we beat Atlanta. The Bucs killed the Packers,  and we beat the Bucs. This crappy team all of a sudden can get some confidence. You always have to play the games. 

All in all I  guess this week is starting out good. I don't watch a lot of tv, but I watched football. Holy political commercials.  :)  2 weeks and that is over. 

Not much besides that. Living my little life. The best part is waking up every day ready to start. Feel pretty good about the activities that will fill the day. I do like Fall. You can wear sweats and stuff to be comfortable inside, and it is fine to be outside. I can do good in all weather. Shit, I gotta take my bike in too. I saved a lot of money not buying a new one. 

I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.      :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.      :)

Let's Start Another Week

This week is starting off better than last week. Last week I slept like shit. This week I slept good. I stayed up late watching baseball, and college football. I slept good though. 

I do have a lot to do today. I think every dish is dirty. Gotta do laundry,  and shopping plus whatever else pops up. Gotta take Hope. Not sure what to do for dinner. Gotta make the bread. Actually I  think stroganoff sounds good. 

So, I'll be busy. Fine by me. I should clean the garage,  and get the snowblower out. Maybe go to Lowes, and check out tongue and groove packages for the ceiling. I have $150 in gift cards, so may as well use it for that. 

We did work a full day yesterday so that was good. Got into our regular areas. Just a regular Saturday. I did listen to a whole book by Daphne du Maurier. it was good. It wasn't her most famous book, but still good. A little dated, in the characters would have had sex long before in real life. It was turn of the century England though, so they were still kinda screwy. The whole World was probably screwy. It was entertaining though. I did a Google image search of du Maurier,  and she was odd looking. I'll try,  and get her most famous book. Put a hold on it. 

I have two weeks til vacation. I think I am excited, but you know how I get with too many days off. Luckily I have stuff to keep me busy. My steps will still be way down. I don't know how I get so many steps at work. Pretty crazy. You work the 8 hours, and somehow you are over 20,000 steps,  and have like 10 miles or so in. Its like magic, cuz I can't duplicate it at home. Both jobs are the same too. A lot of steps. Saturday the area is huge, so you expect it. 

Anyway. not much going on. Another day, and another week. Looking forward to it. This year should be a good one I  think. It will be busy, but not expensive busy besides the pool. Still would like some free money from the guvmint. Not that there is money to give, but it doesn't seem like any one worries about deficit spending anymore. At the government level anyway. Personally,  I don't deficit spend. I use credit cards, but pay up right away. 

Anyway whatever. Let's get this day started.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.      :)

The White Walls Of Abernathy

Another weekend here. I decided to just put a little money in my current fat bike. My store of choice is a Specialized dealer. I wanted a winter commute bike,  not a $6200 whatever that thing was. Specialized stopped making fat bikes, so they'll get a new supplier. I checked online,  and I didn't see anything really better than what I have so. Just fix what I have. It actually is still fine. I'll bring it in on Monday. 

I was planning on paying like $1000 for one, and I doubt I'd get one for under $2000. I could get a new one for $300 or whatever, but my current one is probably better than that now, so there. 

Besides that not much going on. I will hit over 72 miles again this week. That started with only 2 miles on Sunday. I started behind the 8 ball, but I guess was pretty productive all week. Fall is here, so all of a sudden there is a lot of work to do. Get ready for winter. We have projects, yard work etc...  We will be busy through Thanksgiving, that's for sure. 

We are basically two weeks out from the election,  I am on vacation that week. I can get a lot done during that week. 

I am noticing a slow change in me. I used to not like doing projects around the house. That is switching over the years. That's definitely a good thing. Maybe a lot stemmed from me not thinking this current version of me has a future so why bother. Now, I am comfortable with my day to day. Live my life as I will, and when the time comes to do the final thing I'll be ready. 

That's freedom huh?  I know I have this thing that takes precedence over everything else. I am willing to walk away from everything to do it. The World does not bind me. That is impossible without help. You cannot break the chains of slavery the World holds over you. 

It's why people yearn for money. For freedom. Money doesn't create freedom though, cuz our hearts never feel we have enough. 

So I sought for a purpose,  and I got it. Realized what I got myself into, and I lived in suffocating fear, so I wanted security. I got it. I am content, which is a good thing. Also free, when asked to do my final thing ill be ready. In my heart aren't things like "wait, let me just do this final thing."  That's freedom. That's also knowledge there are more important things than what happens in this World. Also that is insides made to be that way. 

Since I've done this so long, I assume you were supposed to be farther along, but usually a little failure currently is turned into an even greater success after. All for good. 

Anyway, I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.          :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.       :)

The Electric Guy Came

The Electrician came yesterday. He didn't show up at 2:30 as the original phonecall suggested, but 4:00 PM. I didn't have time to take the dogs. Our string of lights works, as does our outlet I had no hope for. I did the outlet myself a long time ago. I couldn't figure out why it didn't work a million years ago. It was basically the wire nuts we used were too small for the connections. So the connections came loose. There was a bad connection on one of the string of lights too. We had him do a breezeway thingy too. Peace of mind I tell you. Everything is in good working order. Stuff I wouldn't have been able to figure out. We had a set of wires still exposed we wanted to turn into an outlet. He told us these couldn't be for an outlet, so he just put it in a junction box, and called those wires a day. I don't know why it can't be an outlet.  People and their trade are a marvel to those with just a little knowledge. Me. 

That was the big thing yesterday. I didn't watch any town halls. I don't foresee any October surprises. Just over two weeks left. Many, including myself have already voted. 

The virus is starting to go crazy again. MI har its biggest day ever yesterday. 4% positivity rate too, which isn't ideal. It is going to be a tough winter it looks like. You can run, but you can't hide from it forever. Masks will be around a long time. 

I have today though. It should be fine. Work, dogs,  and whatnot. Dinner, sleep, and work tomorrow. I am thinking about buying a new winter commute bike. A fat tire again,  but newer. I need new tires for my current one. It's okay, but not that great. I don't really want to throw a ton of money into it, when a new one would be better anyway. I didn't buy mine new. I used it a ton of miles. In shitty weather too. Its time to get a new one. I hate spending money, but what the heck. There. You talked me into it Mr. Blog. 

It was a good day getting the electricity stuff done. Now, I can start my ceiling project. We can also add like a reading nook to our downstairs area. Also we can trim out our breezeway area. I'll have stuff to do to keep me busy this winter. Life is better this way. 

I am going to make a sourdough bread this weekend too. At work I refresh a backup twice/week. Basically use half of the starter to refresh it, and throw the other half out. I refreshed twice yesterday, and kept one for me to make bread at home. Such a convenience, cuz keeping your own starter at home is a royal pain in the ass. Especially if you don't make a ton of bread. It's fun to do once in a while. I'll use my starter for bread, and throw the rest out. If I want to make sourdough at home again, I will use the starter from work again. Kinda a cool perk for Fall, and Winter. No one wants to make bread in the Summer. 

Anyway, I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.        :)

A Day Like Yesterday, But Opposite

Good morning. How's it going?  Me, I am fine. So, on Tuesday, I did my regular, and read a lot. Yesterday, I did my regular,  and got everything done I wanted to the day before plus extra. Over 14.5 miles of activity, which is a pretty big step day for me. I got rid of 4 of my  tomato plants, I kept 4 more, as I still may get some. Pulled my garden fences in the back, and cleaned the kitchen, and cut the grass. 

The garden fences had to be pulled, cuz the pool guy will come in February, so we want to make it easy. The grass I planted in spots in the front came out great. Pulled weeds, planted grass, and watered every day. The spots where I pulled weeds are filled in with grass. 

I enjoyed reading the Sherlock Holmes books a lot,  and yesterday I was super pumped I got done everything I wanted. 2 days kinda opposite, but still both good in my book. Work,  and the dogs really help make the day. The reading day was less miles of steps,  but still over 11 miles. Still I consider myself active both days. No reading yesterday, and no Sopranos. I worked til it was time to start dinner, ate watched a bit of TV, and slept. 

Nothing exciting in the least. Yet, I feel good about my days. That is the best feeling. 

Today, I may have an electrician coming over to give us a quote on a simple job. Fix a string of recessed lights downstairs,  and a simple thing in our breezeway. I tried to fix the string of lights downstairs. I thought it was a bad connection in a junction box, but it didn't work. It may still be that. my wire nut is too small for the connection I am making,  but I think I got a good connection. It worked before,  and it stopped a while ago. If it is a bad light in the string, I don't know how to test for that, so the electrician. 

Lisa's,  brother and I installed it a million years ago. When he first came out of the closet I think. Before he moved to Hawaii the first time. Whenever that was. Anyway it stopped working. I had to tear down the ceiling to get to it. That's why I have the new ceiling project. Our new ceiling will be better. We just did a quick ceiling before,  and now we will tongue, and groove. A couple packages here and there, and it will get done in a couple weeks. It will be kinda fun. Glad to get all this done.  Professionally too. 

Life is exciting when its busy no?  

Laterzzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.        :)

Another Day Down

Yesterday was another day. I don't remember anything of too much importance happening. I didn't watch the SC thing. I did see the SC nominee for like 2 seconds on tv. I thought she had nice hair. I figured I'd try to give you the insight from a typical Male. 

We are pigs. If we see a girl of moderate good looks we kinda just wonder what her "Ohhh" face looks like.   :)   I keeed.   I think.   

Anyway yesterday was work, dogs, and basically read. I am  reading the complete Sherlock Holmes. I bought it a while ago, stopped reading,  and picked it up again. It's such good writing. The books written today just aren't as good. I think it would be hard, but maybe fun to write about mysteries. Too bad I don't know how to write that way. It  would be fun to try. 

Oh, I listened to my Keith Richards book for a couple hours too. Reading takes up a lot of time. I  had shit I wanted to  get done, but reading takes away from other productive things to do. 

Life is busy with any combinations,  and permutations of things we can do. Can anyone navigate their way without guilt?  

I feel mostly without guilt. I was thinking early on how easy it is to be 54. There is a pandemic that seems to be getting worse. Eating out almost seems dangerous. I don't miss eating out. Old people sometimes eat all their meals out.   Anyway I rarely eat out anymore. Never really,  and I don't miss it. I haven't been to a bar in forever, and don't miss it. Of course I never want to drink either. 

The thing is I don't miss being sociable. That's the easy part for me. I don't miss people or anything. I like spending time with me, doing the activities that fill up my time just with life being busy. I guess work is sociable, so that's why I don't need to be real social. I am not lonely, and I am never really bored. That is why 54 is easy. 

I don't look longingly at other people's lives, instead mostly just the opposite. I like my life, and I don't like the looks of other people's lives. 

I work,  which I like to do. It gives me money, and it keeps me busy. You know what it is though?  It's my heart. My heart is fine with how my life is. 

I know why I am the way I am. I didn't make my insides the way they are. It's a good thing to be like this though. It's impossible to be like this though without help. I've been this way so long though,  I have no idea how others are. I assume a lot of different day different insides. You probably don't wake up every day with a sunny disposition. I bet a lot of life being acting. I remember that about me long ago. 

In our minds we want to paint the perfect life. Our mind doesn't really know what that is. It is security,  contentment, confidence,  assuredness. Even still that isn't the end. The final thing is understanding.  That is where perfection lives. 

I went on the path to understanding. Maybe for the wrong reasons. I wanted understanding for the security most of all. I have that already though. I didn't know I could have it without understanding. 

I was dealt with as an enemy for much of the time in the wilderness. It's a good thing to learn how miserable,  and weak we are as people. I had no arguments against a bad end. I wasn't a saint. couldn't change that about me. My heart wasn't great. I could see that clearly. cuz I had a taste of a good heart. I was the thief.  Deserving of whatever my end. Not deserving of my path I was on, save a turn, and being obedient.  I was not the most courageous or smartest. Yet here I am. 

My coin was definitely not a great one, but I was given a story where I am able to do good things with it. It's a good spot to be in, but still I am no great thing at all. You won't find any redeeming quality in me. I just ain't that great.  I have that in common with everyone.  

Anyway, I spose.   

Laterzzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.       :)

Just Another Monday

Good morning. How's it going?  I am fine. I am coming off a good Monday. I didn't do anything great, but I worked,  did a little grocery shopping. I forgot cucumbers,  and felt like sloppy Joe's for dinner. I watched a Sopranos episode,  we saw the 3rd Cormoron Strike book made into a movie, and I read a little. Cleaned up the kitchen again, and took the dogs. I slept okay last night. 

I saw there was the supreme court thingy going on. As far as the SC goes I feel like I have zero coins in that. I know it's probably not forward thinking of me. Really though we have no idea how those will pan out. 

What are the issues?  Abortion?  I have nothing pressing on my plate as to abortions go. If women decide to get an abortion its fine with me. The Bible is pretty clear that's the smarter way to go. See Job, and Solomon,  and even Jesus said it's better if you don't even get married, for those who can accept that. None of the Disciples got married, or had kids. 

Go down your friend's list. See how many people made a lifelong promise after a short time of dating, only to realize,  nah, this relationship is not for me. 

The SC as a religious argument is beyond ridiculous.  The "religious" have no idea how often they spread bad info. Don't become a teacher of these things. You have no idea what you are doing. Repeal Obamacare?  I am not sure how this affects me personally. Obamacare did not help me at all. I made too much money for it to help me. I got either a high deductible of expensive expensive shitty insurance, or a fine at the end of the year. It helped poorer people than me, so that's good. Luckily my job invested in very good health insurance. 

Obamacare is popular I gather,  and any effort to get rid of it will have political ramifications. I don't know how to fix healthcare. Not a clue. 

I doubt there is any financial oversite going on at the federal level. We throw money around to keep afloat a worldwide currency failure is my opinion. There is no fiscal responsibility in Washington. 

Anyway, I did my part to help get rid of a bad President,  and an even worse person. The SC thing should have gone after the election. The right should be ashamed after what was in their mouths when it was the other way around. 

What I am saying though is as far as the SC goes I have nothing to be angry about. I am mostly angry about us having a bad President,  and really shocked the amount of people who cannot see that. I really don't give a shit about the SC. I am too old I don't think it will affect me. I have no kids. 

The World is bad, and life for the ages has been pretty bad. It's why the message was to not bring people into this life. Less not more, but the religious arguments got clouded by those without understanding. That is all of us by the way. 

Happily ever after got painted in our brains when there is no such thing. We got somewhat shaped by our parents, who many were divorced. We got shaped by society.  We got shaped by bad teaching, which actually is all our route, without a turn. 

Choose the World,  and what we can see, and what we think we know. Or choose the unknown,  unseen, and other direction where we are not the masters of our future. 

It's a difficult thing as obviously none were willing to take the turn. A lot of it may be, because it's hard to let go of what we "think" we know. We are born here to be arrogant. In our little sphere, all knowing of many many things. 

Early on after I turned, I had my eyes opened. It was pretty surprising how much people did not know about this. It sure was new to me. I wanted a teacher to help me along. There was none for my eyes to see. No seen help in my days in the wilderness. 

Anyway, it is a really strange story,  and very little fruit to show for my labor. I am not without points though. It's just not kept here. Its safely being held by my help so thieves and whatnot cannot take it. 

As we approach the final thing I must do the eyes will be opened, and it will be shocking. Maybe most shocking will be what I knew all this time, and how little I could actually do with the knowledge.  

Anyway, I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.        :)

The Plans For After

So I woke up this morning thinking about my blog. It hit me pretty clear this blog does nothing. So I thought about giving it 'the end' title,  and walking away. I worried would I miss it. I've been able to walk away from everything and anything in my past with no worries. No biggie. 

What would I do?  I'd read. I realized most of my adult life I woke up before I had to. Before the internet I would read, and maybe do dishes. I  used to read a lot too. One of the times I read the rise and fall of  the third reich for either the 2nd or 3rd time predominantly before work. I don't remember if it was my 2nd or 3rd time of reading it, cuz I know I read it twice, but did I read it 3 times? Can't remember. That is what I'd do though. 

You may wonder if it bugs me, I blogged for as long as I have, and it serves no purpose. Nah, it doesn't bug me. No worries,  and no regrets. 

That is a possibility though. Really I don't know if I can walk away though. I'd hate to say goodbye,  and blog again the next day.  :)  I've quit before,  and picked up blogging again. It was hard to start the 2nd time. it was a weird time. It started with a death, and for some reason I got attached to Barbara. It was her Dad who died. 

It was weird cuz my heart was different back then. I was not secure, but I woke up every day strong.  I'd get judged throughout the day. I got attached to 4 other bloggers in kinda the same way. One was Audrey. I have no idea her last name. She thought I was a creep as much as Barbara did. Anyway, I got judged, and down I went. Only to be picked up again. That was Steve's journey. I remember I PR'd a marathon,  and didn't blog about it. It was a year of PRs, as I PR'd every distance that year. 

Come to think of it I think many people eventually considered me a creep. Mostly girls, cuz I mostly read girl blogs. 

Anyway, that was that. It was a weird time,  cuz I didn't have security, and my heart had to do some stuff. Take people's sadness. Stuff that was too buried,  and too hard to deal with. It wasn't easy for me to deal with it either,  but I had help. 

So I guess there was a purpose to this after all. How what I did works in the story I have no idea. I've lost touch with those 5. My heart doesn't worry about it. I am not sad or anything. I just do my day to day,  and that's fine with me. 

In the end I have no worries,  and no regrets. Today is a day,  and I think it will be fine.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.       :)

Just A Typical Saturday

Yesterday was a normal day. My steps were down on Friday, and Saturday, so I only ended up at 72 miles. my weight stayed exactly the same as the week prior. 

I was able to see a movie yesterday. I'll continue to do that on Saturdays. I may even try to see one during the week sometimes. Yesterday was so uneventful I don't have anything to say about it. I woke up way early this morning, and couldn't fall asleep again. Like 1:30 AM early. I have my normal Sunday today, and I might try doing more. Without drinking, and the Bears not playing I don't have much else to do. Might as well stay busy with productive stuff. 

I am going to find a movie to watch after this. Just cuz. Start my day when its light out. I could also read I guess. 

Not really much going on with me. Thinking of doing a pot roast for dinner. I see the virus is doing bad again. That's not good. I don't know what it means for this winter,  but probably nothing good. 

We will most assuredly have a new president in January,  and they may control all 3 branches of the government. It looks to be a considerable shakeup due to having a bad presidency. Last time we saw that was when Nixon got ousted. Trump took the Republican party far right. His mind consists of mainly fringe BS. The Emperor has no clothes,  and he just doesn't know it. His rabid weird followers don't know it either. 

Information sure does make us who we are. You get bad information,  you end up in a pretty bad spot. The world is nothing either except an entity filled with bad information. Everywhere you look. 

My job unbeknownst really to me was to lead people away from the bad information, but that was a failure. People cling to the World, cuz it's what they know. 

It's not really anything to me anymore. I am just waiting for the final thing I must do. How events pass until that time I have no idea. Will I even still blog up to that time,  I don't know. I may wake up one day, and say  blogging is no more. That's how it started. I woke up one day, and decided I should blog. It's been going on for over 10 years. It wasn't a plan. it just happened. I had to let my story out I guess. 

It's been strange, that's for sure. I have become extremely confident, and strong too. Unafraid to let people know me, although,  I am not too exciting of a person. My life isn't really exciting, but I like it. I work,  which I like to do, I am active, which helps keep me healthy. Always working to control my one vice.   I seem to get better at stuff year after year. 

More productive and stuff. It's a good life I have, and I don't even have a lot of money. I do have a lot of money for me though. Money is that trap though. The flaw of the human heart. The thing we can never get enough of. Luckily for me. I am most happy with my day to day. You don't need much money if you work a lot. It always comes in. Also your day is filled up with work, so you don't really have a lot of time to do whatever it is people like doing. 

I think I'll find a movie now. Should be a good start to the day.  

Laterzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.      :)

Caught Up On Sleep

I had one of my best nights of sleep. Over 8 hours, a good amount of deep sleep, and a good amount of REM. I felt fine all day yesterday,  but I did fall asleep early. I didn't take the dogs for a walk either. I drove to work,  so stopped at the grocery store to pick up something for dinner. I made Shake~N~Bake porkchops,  flavored mashed potatoes from an envelope,  stuffing, gravy,  veggies, and cherry pie with whip cream for dessert.  Don't hate. Don't jealous.  No wonder I fell into a food coma. I also cleaned the kitchen, which was trashed again. Lisa finished her painting too. 

Today,  I will work,  and see a movie afterwards. Tomorrow,  I have my day off, so I can get a lot done. The Bears played on Thursday,  so I don't have to worry about that. A good night sleep really sets you up nicely. I stayed up late the other night, but I didn't really feel tired,  til after work. I still made dinner though,  and went shopping,  and yadda yadda yadda. 

Anyway, not much going on besides that. I have to download another book. I am almost done with the one I had. I found a new author. She's pretty funny. Books are about a family whose family business is Private investigating. 

I also have an autobiography of Keith Richards,  which is read by Johnny Depp. That's started off pretty good,  but I am taking my time on that. I go through a ridiculous amount of books, so I try to get them from my library app. They are free there,  and audible I use credits. One free one/month, plus they have deals too, and I sometimes take them up on it. 2 titles for one credit,  or cheap books for like $5, and stuff like that. 

So there you have it. Another day in the life. Pretty easy huh?  There is a lot of uncertainty in the World I'd say, and I pretty much have none. My jobs are almost recession proof, and very solid going concerns, as that old Economic term goes. I am healthy,  I am active, and I have a good diet, which is good mostly, cuz I add a lot of veggies with the salad I make every day, but Sunday. My dressing uses no sugar, and no salt either. I also eat a good amount of fruit. Currently I am addicted to strawberries. I bought them cheap one day,  and never realized how good strawberries were. Who knew?  

It's a good time to live, when you can get strawberries all the time. You can even get a cherry pie anytime you want. 

Anyway, I spose. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.       :)

Why????!!!

So, like a dummy I stayed up and watched the first half of the Bears. Then I started watching the 2nd half,  and finally told stupid me to go to bed. I can check the score in the morning. Most important to me is a good night sleep. Actually I don't feel too tired. Still though that is playing with fire. I see the Bears won. The Bears could easily be 1-4, shit 0-5 for that matter, yet here they stand at 4-1. 

To me how the games look don't really matter. Once you are 4-1 you kinda develop some confidence.  After this week they will definitely not be the best 4-1 team, yet there they stand. 

Yesterday was pretty busy. I had to run, and get my workout in. So over 30,000 steps,  and 13 miles. it will be a pretty big mile week if things stay the same as they should. I did get my 3 workouts in already too. 

I do get an extra hour of sleep tonight, and I have my seat picked out for a movie after work tomorrow. 

I did look at my blog yesterday. Did you know I am already on month number 5 of blogging every day?  It seems like month one. Time sure flies. I don't really recall saying anything important in those 4 months prior.  Just jotting my stupid shit down. Maybe I am like Alfred Rosenberg. That nazi idiot that kept writing nonsense for no reason. He'd lock himself in a room for 10 days, and write 1000 pages of gibberish.  All for the glory of the Reich.   :)  I always considered him an idiot. William Shirer said of him, "that nazi dolt had a positive genius for misinterpreting Russian History".  

Anyway, maybe that's how I am. Maybe this is like the Catcher in the Rye too. Who knows?  You just write shit down,  and whatever.  The Catcher in the Rye always had a blog feel for me. This is a blog so. My life is pretty dumb,  and here it lies in these updates. 

Is it interesting?  Who knows?  I still do it, so I must like doing it. I don't really get anything out of it. An earlier wake up time than need be is pretty much it. 

I'm that guy who can wake up at any alarm,  and be up. I am not a snooze hitter. 

Anyway today is Friday. I feel fine, even though I stayed up late. Late for me anyway. 

I spose. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.      :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.       :)

A Nice Weather Week

As bad as the weather was last week, this week is the opposite. It's been really nice outside this week. Yesterday was a pretty normal day. Work, dogs,  etc...  Lisa is on another staycation, so she is painting the living room, dining room, and hallway. I replaced an outlet I've been meaning to do. Sometimes doing those little things makes you feel good. I also did the dishes. Kitchen was trashed already. Lisa had a work function so I made salmon for dinner. I got some Sopranos in, and I am on the final season. 

So a normal pretty good day. I didn't stay up to watch the debate either. A quick look at CNN, and I gather it won't change the needle in either direction. I don't think the other two will either. The die is cast as they say. Is that the saying?  

Meanwhile my life goes on. I have to run, and workout today. I'll probably try to cut the grass too. No clue about dinner. My day is going to fill up pretty quickly.  Oh, I decided to take a vacation. Staycation really. The first week of November. I can do yard work, and work on our ceiling project. Its like the perfect time to get yard work done. Bring all the shit to the road. 

It helps I have shit to do. It will be different than my forced vacation at the start of the pandemic. Luckily I only had like 1-1/2 weeks off. We got the big dumpster though,  and did get shit done. I never did finish GOT.  :)

I guess I'll finish my coffee. I want to check the extended weather too. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.     :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.         :)

A Hickup In Sober October

I had some drinks last night. Not a ton. I didn't drink enough to get hungover or feel bad this morning, but I was buzzed. Why you ask?  Cuz I felt so good. I worked a full day, took the dogs for a run, which was awesome. I got my workout in, and I felt strong. I felt so good, I thought a couple drinks would feel good too. It did. I can't say I really whooped it up, cuz I actually slept for over 8 hours. and woke up at my normal time. The only negative is the elevated heart rate. It is just a hiccup though. I don't plan on drinking 70 days in a row. 

Consider my failure though. I was going to quit drinking for October. I failed plain and simply. Not cuz I was depressed or angry or anything, but I drank cuz I felt so good. I wanted to intensify the good feeling. I did for a bit,  ate dinner,  and slept. Slept a long time considering my normal. 

It's a failure. I concede it. I don't feel guilty though. I am not mad at myself. At this stage of me there was very little chance I could navigate away from not having a couple drinks last night. The little window into my addiction. 

If I didn't drink I'd be on top of the World this morning. As it is I don't feel horrible though. Our virus numbers are up,  but we are testing an average of 30,000 people per day, and our positive rate hovers around 3%.  3% is a pretty good number. Wisconsin appears to be inching toward our totals,  which is surprising. They have roughly half our population,  and no city near 1 million residents. Green Bay of all places is the 3rd most populated city in Wisconsin. Don't ask me how they caught up to us. Wisconsin is a big state. A ton of room. It would seem to be a pretty easy state to socially distance oneself. It may be Colleges getting hit hard. I don't know. 

It does go to show you we have no national plan to combat this. A complete failure at the top. The virus is way more far spread than it needs to be. It's a matter of the election is more important than the safety of its citizens. A selfish head of state is not a winning recipe during a pandemic. Especially during an election year. 

We have a bad President. One so bad those who back him, I do not consider my friend. Normally I would hope I wouldn't even care. I don't like mean people who are of no use. I consider the President to be one of those people. How he even won with all the nasty baggage he carries is beyond me. Party above all, for a good amount of people I guess. 

I would hope if we had another just as bad on our side I'd see through it. We haven't had a bad one in a while though. Clinton,  and Obama were pretty good Presidents. Bush gutted the treasury as did Trump. Not saying I was against either of the guttings, but there has to be a plan to reverse those charges right?  I think we are all like $40,000 in debt to our national debt. Per person. That's ridiculous right?  I'm all for spending more than we can afford at a national level if we need to. Its the only area money is created, but tough decisions have to be made to reverse it in times of surplus. Maybe if we all actually paid our taxes. I do. 

Companies and certain sitting Presidents not so much. 

Anyway, I spose. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.      :)

Unexpected Soreness Is All You Can Call It

After work yesterday I realized I am pretty sore. It's from working out on Friday and Sunday after taking a week off. I was surprised. It was the kind of soreness that made you tired too. I fell asleep early watching a show,  which was unexpected. It was like a 4 cocktail tired, without those 4 cocktails.  Where does that come from?  

Yesterday was pretty busy on an activity front. 27,000 steps,  and over 12 miles. I did want to get more done,  but I didn't plan on being so tired. It must have been a muscle soreness tired that needs sleep to recover. I figured with not drinking I wouldn't have that fatigue. Especially since I only took a week off. oh well. Shit happens I guess. Today is a workout day, and I think it will be a good way of loosening up my sore muscles. 

I am going to take the dogs for a run today too. I figure I can run the days I workout. I'll try to take care of my knee, which can act up with too many consecutive run days. This is the season for good weather running. I don't expect to get in any great shape,  but you never know what the future holds. Better to be proactive about things. Notice how proactive has the word active in it?  

In my observations activity is definitely something lacking in society. it's a key to health I feel. I feel drinking every day is not the most healthy thing to do too. That's been a harder nut to crack. I am doing much better in that regard. 

It's a no brainer if you drink to excess frequently. I don't drink til I puke as it's been several years since that's happened.  I never get a headache either which is more a physiological anomaly more than anything. In the past I would drink enough to earn a headache if more normal in that way. I don't get headaches. 

My blood pressure,  and my fitbit helped me learn the negatives of alcohol. Stopping is not so easy though, even for those who have just a few at the end of the day. Like I said though, this year is going so much better. So much easier. I am not a good cold Turkey guy I guess, but more of a wean it off my habits I guess. I know for certain its just a mental thing. End of the day,  a drink would be nice kinda thing. 

Anyway, we did have shepherds pie last night. How good is that?  We definitely don't make that enough. Lisa makes that. We don't use authentic ingredients.  Croissant from a tube, can of green beans, potatoes from an envelope,  and cheese. It is so good. A pound of ground beef too. We demolished it. We both ate a lot for us. That too may be why I fell asleep earlier than normal. 

Life is busy. I want to do more than I think I possibly can. But that makes life worth living. It's kinda nice waking up knowing you have a full day in store. Also I feel like I want to do a million things. The energy before and after work is definitely different. I am not so raring to go as I am first thing in the morning, but I am still okay. The dogs always wanting a walk or run keeps me doing that most days. The value of my workouts are pretty huge too. 

Tuesday is starting out pretty good. 

I spose.   

Laterzzzzzzzz.     :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.         :)))

MWAH.        :)

That Really Was Different

Good morning. How's it going?  Me, I am fine. I had a non drinking Sunday, and it was different. For one the hours to stay productive last longer. I didn't watch football,  and drink. I did watch some football. I did my regular Sunday stuff, plus tried to tackle a little electrical project. I got my  workout in too,  and took Hope for a run. All the laundry is folded,  and put away. It felt different all day long. A good different too. I even made my salads for the first two days of the week. 

Anyway, that was that. It was a good day. I am getting close to the end of season 5 of the Sopranos too. It will be time to start something new after the final season 6. Another thing that is different btw is not worrying if I turn the tv off at 9:00 PM. If you drink, you need that extra hour or two. 

Nothing really major happened on Sunday. I was just doing my thing. I felt I had a little extra pep to my step.  Today is a new work week. I have no idea what to do for dinner. Maybe Shepard's pie. That sounds good. 

We did find a new project to do this winter. we are going to redo our ceiling in our basement. Take the old down,  and do a tongue and groove one. It will be much better. It's one of those things you can do a little at a time. You are under no obligation to finish it in one day. Those are the best projects. It will be kinda fun. One of those projects that keep you feeling like you are accomplishing stuff. The World looks just a little bit different without alcohol. 

Anyway today is another day. It should be okay. No Monday hangovers to worry about. I rarely ever got hungover, but I may have not always been 100% on a Monday. I am a little tired today,  but I know I slept good. Just not as long as optimal, since I stayed up later than normal. 

I guess this is new. It is good to be me, cuz I have energy. If I don't deplete my energy with alcohol that too is kinda a high. Gives me a tingly feeling. What can I  turn this excess energy into, that's the question. 

I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.     :)

What A Fatty

I gained 2 pounds last week, and my body fat went up .2%.  Such a fatty. How about the week. Ride my bike only 2 days, took the dogs only 2 days, didn't drink really, and only worked out 1 day. 66 miles only too. Really though was the hunger after work. I was way more hungry after work than normal. It could be a trade off from a stiff drink to Food. Most likely is my body has to acclimate to a new normal. 

We are creatures of habit. It's why it's hard to quit a daily thing, also hard to start a daily thing. Drugs in whatever form make you feel good. Quitting those isn't easy. Even if it's just caffeine. Same with working out. Its work,  so maybe we always don't feel like doing it. Another thing last week was I sat on my ass and watched tv. What else you going to do during a week of rain?  

I think in the long run my body will acclimate, and I will be healthier. 

Yesterday was okay. We worked a full day for once. I was miraculously able to get in my regular areas. It took me longer than normal. Probably cuz I haven't been able to get in there for a few weeks. A lot of glass on the floor,  so it takes longer. They were still working all over the place. 

It is kinda shocking to see this far along during a pandemic,  a super spreader event happened at the highest levels. Science does matter. Wishful thinking is not really the best way to combat a pandemic.  You see how far along bad information can spread too. Bad information is a virus as contagious as anything. 

The World is full of bad information. You put someone in a suit, and in front of a tv, all of a sudden they have unquestioned credibility. Now it can be in a YouTube video, or podcast or radio. 

Many fall by playing follow the leader. The harsh reality is you are solo. Your life, you have to answer for it. I saw long ago all the hurtful things I did in my past. Treated childhood friends like shit, and whatnot. 

At some point I did stand on my own 2 feet. Not always with courage and strength. I had to go through the wilderness with nobody around. I had help, but I didn't know it at the time. I've gone up to the judges twice already,  and accepted my lot if that is the will. I accepted the worst end for myself if that is my job. I didn't want the worst end for myself, but I couldn't argue against it. I am no Saint,  and could not argue I was. I couldn't say I have this awesome caring heart that deserves different. 

My one goal once I found out my life is really pointless was to do whatever I am here to do. The judges told me my story will have a bad end, and I accepted it, if that is the true story. Turns out it isn't,  but the judges are more powerful than us, so you are at their mercy. 

No one is so far from help. If say a World leader is having a year where everything has gone wrong. All his plans have led to a pretty bad end. If this person finds himself sick with his life in the balance, I'd say he is being led like the thief. Being pulled as you will. Will his heart listen, or will he harden it?  No one is beyond help. Not even the proud and arrogant. Doesn't mean they will listen. 

Many are called,  but few listen. 

Anyway, I have a lot to do today. It is Sunday you know. Chicken cacciatore for dinner. Easy slow cooker meal.  

I think I'll have another cup of coffee. I wonder if that will be more normal for me too, since I wake up with my heart rate down lower than if I drank the night before. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.     :)

xoxo.      :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)

MWAH.       :)))

Another Sopranos Night

Yesterday I was able to bike to work,  and back. Also I was able to take the dogs, and got my workout in. Kinda like a normal day. I didn't drink last night, and it was pretty easy. Friday was typically a pretty good drinking night too. Mostly cuz you still go to bed early, but you get an extra hour of sleep. I work at 7:00 on Saturdays not 6:00 AM. I felt fine watching the Sopranos though. I like sucking on ice cubes when I don't drink. I wonder if that's a psychological thing. Instead of sucking down drinks, I suck on ice. 

So far this sober October seems to be going better than last year. It took me a year of trying maybe be able to do it. I do love the way my resting heart rate plummets. 

I see the President is hospitalized.  More importantly I guess we really see how quick this thing can spread. Not knowing anyone who has contacted it, its really hard to see. When the President gets it, and you see so many others close to him getting it now too, well that's eye opening. 

Pretty crazy stuff. I think it was in good taste that Biden took down negative adds while Trump is sick. Maybe Sun Tzu, and Machiavelli would argue a different strategy, but you know they are dead. They have been dead a long while.  The World could use a kinder gentler voice. Division has been the call for so long now, and that leads nowhere good. 

It seems on every issue the battle lines have to be drawn. In this election cycle so far every battle line Trump has drawn has backfired completely. No masks,  open up,  etc...  all the while if trump recovers quickly'ish he can bring the fire and brimstone again, but Biden will have a war chest to play with, and the Economy is not doing as good as hoped. Especially with some more Coronavirus increases as we approach flu season. 

I wouldn't mind a toned down political climate. Actually sick to death of the rhetoric honestly. 

Anyway in good news I do have my 3rd savings account hooked up to get money every week. The slow slow slow collection. It's a good thing though, cuz it is a smart thing you know. It  helps I don't really need to spend money on anything. I have bills and stuff, but no big expenditures besides the pool. I was hoping the stimulus would cover some of that. Oh well. There is still hope. I have to do the IRA too before April 15. I guess I do have to spend some money coming up. Like $12,000.  

That will take a chunk out of savings. 

Anyway. I have a day today. Another day of not drinking. A Saturday too. That's kinda a drinking day in the past too. An argument could be made though that all days are drinking days. At least for me. 

I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.        :)

Another Rainy Day

So it rained again yesterday. I got farther along on The Soprano's,  so that's good. I made chicken noodle soup for dinner, cuz it was a cold rain. Basically a lazy day after work. I did keep track of the Sox via the phone. They are improved, but pitching is a mess. That's that. Onto next year. 

It was day 1 of sober October,  and really 4 of 5 days this week already. I had some drinks on Tuesday. Nothing really to remark on it. I had a couple moments I thought it would be cool to have a drink. Mostly watching the Sopranos while people were always drinking. While they were drinking it appears there were no health ramifications. You know, how we can talk ourselves into shit in a stupid way. 

I see the President tested positive for Coronavirus. It's a risk we all face. We do our best to minimize risk,  but it can happen to any of us. I imagine you go so many days not contacting it, you feel you are good. I do kinda, but I live a pretty safe lifestyle in the time of Covid-19. I still have risk as we all do, but I minimize it as best I can. Like I've said before I live a pretty covid safe lifestyle even before covid-19 was a thing. I just don't do much. 

I guess we will see how the virus affects the President. He is 74, overweight a bit, but I don't think he has any real Health issues, besides maybe a bad diet. I would think he'd be fine, but he may have a bad couple weeks. Like living with the flu for two weeks would kinda suck. 

I still have my day to day. Money in, money out. Bringing in more than goes out, but you know how money works. Your accounts never get big enough. You want your accounts to get bigger. Let's say though tomorrow I get a random check for $100,000.  I would have nothing to spend it on. It would go into my accounts. We aren't traveling,  we don't really eat out. I don't need any vehicles,  and my house is paid off. I wouldn't quit either of my jobs. It wouldn't change my life. 

I just keep doing what I do. I did decide to start another weekly deposit thing. I have 3 savings accounts. I got money going into the Discover account every week, and my 5/3 account too. I am going to start adding to my credit union one too. Week after week. Year after year it will accumulate. Very slowly though, cuz that's how it always seems. 

Outside that not much. Just doing my daily things. This week is a strange week cuz of all the rain. I haven't been biking, I haven't taken the dogs, and I haven't worked out yet. I haven't been drinking either besides the one day. I guess I'll get back to my regular routine today. Low chances of rain. 

I spose I got nothing. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.      :)

More Rain

Yesterday we got more rain, so I got more Sopranos time. I am almost done with season 4. We finished the first 3 part series of the Cormoron Strike books. 2 more series to go, and one more might have just aired. Its actually really well done. The actors are remarkably close to how you picture them in the book. Pretty crazy right?  

It is October so starts the official not drinking time. I didn't drink last night as a last hurrah or anything. I just checked my blood pressure, and it's fine. I don't check it as often as in the past, but my reads are pretty good so. 

I turned the heat on yesterday, just in case. We will be getting some cold nights. I don't think my vent free heaters or furnace have turned on yet. They will though I bet. I made homemade pizza last night for dinner. That's an easy and fun meal. It was a nice relaxing night. Tonight might be the same. I  think there is more rain on the way. 

I should get some stuff done around the house. The kitchen is a mess. I might fill the dishwasher before work. I am up a little earlier than normal. I should have time. 

The Sox are probably in trouble,  not having a 3rd starter. They can go to the bullpen early,  but that means you are already behind. They can still win the series, but not having a 3rd starter doesn't help their chances if they move on. I wasn't interested enough to watch yesterday. I can always check updates on my phone. 

A day in the life. Today will be day one of sober October. I failed miserably last year. This year should be easier,  but not easy. For one I cannot drink every day anymore. My tolerance is down,  so alcohol is like a poison now. I think that will help. It's all easy from the chair,  it's just those weird thoughts late in the afternoon, where your thinking, it would be cool to have a drink now. 

We will see how hard it is. More nervous than excited. Last year I was excited, and failed miserably. This year I am nervous, cuz of how I failed last year. I've had many days off this past year, and probably few or none the year before. So we will see what one year does. 

Anyway, I think I'll clean the kitchen. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.      :)