It Is The Final Day Of The Year

Not that it is important. I don't remember this time last year so. I can go back and read, but I won't. I don't really care. Nothing big on my horizon I can think of. More of  the same I guess. I am going to drive again today. Yesterday's snow turned into slush,  and I think it was below freezing last night. I used my snowblower for the 2nd time. 

I made porkchops for dinner, cuz I was craving them. What an odd thing to crave huh?  I took the dogs too, cuz they don't care about slushy wet crap. Not much to report besides that. 

These days you kinda look back, and I was having troubles. What was this year?  We did get a dumpster,  and threw out a bunch of shit. That was awesome. I even used both of our free dump passes to get rid of other shit. We can park the car in the garage for the first time in forever. I had a garden, had a grass service, which is prepaid already for next year. My front yard is nice, and just two years ago I wanted to kill everything and start over.  We made a 2nd gate to our back yard. Now we have one on each side. We finished our fence too. We did the back part a couple years ago. 

In getting shit done it was a good year.  There was and is the pandemic blip. Restaurants took a major blow. Bars too. At least in Michigan. 

I can't see what this new year will be like. I see there is squabbling still over $600 or $2000. I wouldn't mind $2000.  Who wouldn't?  As to the smartness of direct payments I don't really know. At some point spending would have to be closer in line to income. it's fine to go over if you are the entity that prints it, but what do we really spend money on?  

If people find out we are personally $50,000 in debt or whatever as compared to the national debt wouldn't you want to take a closer look at what this spending is on?  Actually as of last year we owe $67,000 per person/ national debt. 

I have personally no debt. If I didn't get the inheritance I would have a house loan for ~ $80-90,000 currently for a house worth ~$200,000. 

Anyway, I am just thinking out loud again. I better get going.  Gotta make my lunch.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.      :)

Holidays

Work is just kinda weird during the holidays. Christmas is crazy, and New Years is weird. I am not even sure what 2021 will be like. I cannot even imagine. I guess we will take it day by day. 

Yesterday was okay I guess. Work was work. I was able to skate out a little early again, because it isn't Christmas anymore. No need to get ahead or stay afloat for things that sell 5000 times more during Christmas.  We are already ahead on those things, but it doesn't feel like it 2 days separated from Christmas. 

I took the dogs, and did dishes. I did my workout,  since I worked out on Sunday. I didn't feel like it really,  but I was into it mentally.  I've been mentally into the workouts more. I bet I've been working out consistently now for ~ 3 years now. Time flies.  

I was gonna do another hunt a killer envelope, but I realized I had two envelope #1s.  Not 3 different ones. I checked,  and my 3rd one gets shipped January 15. Oh well. I was one  week behind his dark materials so I watched last weeks episode.  We had frozen pizza for dinner, and I was tired after. I did sleep good last night. 

Today should be pretty easy. I am going to drive since we have fresh snow. I guess I can run a couple errands. I should get a haircut. Our theater is open again so I can start to see movies again. My day  to day is filled with pretty meaningless crap huh?  No new goals for this year, which is kinda a bummer. 

I did rethink my book writing thing again. That could be fun. I think I'd be horrible at it, cuz doing this does not = book writing at all. The only thing you could assume is I would be able to put in a little work each day. That I can do. What I'd write about I have no clue,  and how I would tie a story and conversation, and character development together seems pretty much out of my reach.  Sitting down on a project day after day sounds pretty enticing though. 

I have no problem trying and failing. It would be like writing a blog. You put time, and effort for the fun of it I guess, or whatever my reasons. Blog writing was just in me I guess. I had to get everything out. Now it is just what I do I spose.  

Anyway, I'll let you know if I take up that other writing.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.       :)

Hunt A Killer

Yesterday we got out early,  which was kind of nice. I took the dogs, and continued to listen to the true crime podcast. I worked out Sunday,  so I didn't have to work out. 

I was wondering what to do after. I thought maybe I'd read my book, or watch a show. Then I remembered I did that Hunt a Killer thing. I worked on two episodes of my case. A cold case from the 30s. It is surprising how time flies doing this stuff, and how the time passes. Also it is surprising how much information starts swimming in your mind.  I passed my two episodes. you have to answer a question correctly. I have the murder weapon, and verified an alibi for one person of interest. The case was so cold. cuz the police closed it saying the person just left of her own volition. Then 70 some years later they found the body. 

Anyway, I felt it was a good and different use of my time. Each case has 6 envelopes I believe,  and I have 3 for this case so far, so I can do another today. We had leftover lasagna for dinner. I crashed early cuz I was tired. 

I am hoping we get the $2000 stimulus payments. It would mean I wouldn't have to dig do much into savings to pay for the pool.  :)   as to the intelligence of the government spending so much money in direct payments I don't know. After listening to true crime podcasts I can't help but think it would be wasted on booze,  and drugs. Then again if you give $30 million dollars to help with Pakistan women's rights where does that money go?  Is there actually any oversight?  

I believe this World is much worse than everyone thinks. A lot of hidden demons we don't even know about. The bad stuff hides in the dark too, cuz light it has no use for. Light screams judgement,  and it takes a bit of courage to stand up to our own judgement. I was scared of judgement. My blog before this one Steve's Journey was riddled with me being afraid of judgement. 

I deleted the blog cuz I was being judged. I was delivered up to the judges for the 2nd time. I overcame for the 2nd time. Accepted my lot even if it was the worst I could imagine. Now I have no fear. It is the theme of this whole blog. Gotta be going past 10 years perhaps. I am accepted,  and fear is long gone. In its place is confidence, and assuredness. I still have to hit the alligator on the head 3 times,  not 2, so the story isn't over. Still one more thing to do. The story has gone on for a few decades, but many of those years were pretty quiet. 

Remember in  the nursing home back in the early 90s that lady told me I needed to have the patience of Job. Right before my 6 days of suffering. I get to live like Job however as he did in his final days. Confident, assured,  and content. That's how it's been, I just still have to do #3 at some point. Timing is not up to me, or I would have done it in the early 90s.  Not 30 + years later,  but its all good. In the early 90s I didn't think life could be like this without doing #3 first.  So its pretty easy. 

Anhoo, I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.     :)))

MWAH.       :)

I Ran Out Of Things To Do

I ran out of  things to do around 1:00, so I watched the Bears. I hope they make the playoffs. Why, I don't know. I guess cuz in the playoffs you never know. You do know if we play  the Packers we would lose. That's a given. Outside that you can win pretty much on any given Sunday. 

I made Turkey noodle soup,  and I learned something. Cook noodles separate from the broth. Noodles soak up a lot of liquid. Sometimes I learn stuff so after the fact it is crazy. Duh, Steve. 

This week is going to be a short week.  It's almost the real start of winter with the holidays almost over. I had two days off of work last week,  and I ran out of things to do. How much tv do people watch who don't work?  Working from home sounds awful to me. People kinda wish for that simplistic lifestyle, and it sounds to me like a nightmare. If you work from home you gotta be in front of a computer for much of  the time right?  I guess if you are a prosecutor or defense attorney you are going through a lot of stuff. That probably isn't horrible. 

I was listening to a true crime podcast yesterday cuz I didn't have a book to listen to while shopping.  It occured to me there really are nuts out there. People who actually go out of their way to screw up people's lives for some profit for themselves.  Maybe they think with enough profit they wouldn't have to work. I could tell them don't strive for that. You still will have to fill up the days somehow. Outside of work there isn't a lot to do. You could be a writer, and that would be okay I guess. 

You'd kinda have to be like me with my blog writing though. Get fulfillment out of it for whatever reason,  without getting paid for it, and without anyone reading it too. I imagine there are a lot of written "War And Peace " books out there. Not as in a lot of classics. but as in started but not finished books.   :)

Working I guess is kinda my theme this year. I like working. It helps me fill my day in a positive way. Those who don't work probably have trouble filling their day in a good way. That's my opinion anyway. 

Anyway, I spose. Better make my lunch.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.     :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.      :)

Another Day Bites The Dust

We are at the end of 2020. The year of the Pandemic. My life has changed some. I no longer go in at 5:00 AM at my 2nd job in order to see a movie after. Not going in so early means I've blogged every day approaching 7 months straight. You may ask how do you have so much to write about?  The answer is I don't. My blog is about nothing, and I actually have nothing to write. I don't even know if there is therapeutic value in it for me. Still I continue to blog about nothing every day. 

I guess blogging takes the place of social media for me. It feels I do social media less this year. Maybe social media is an outlet. A place for people to be heard, or feel like they can be heard. 

I don't know what I think this blog does.  It is insignificant really just like me. I am cool with my insignificance. I live a life of anonymity I think. A pretty simple life I guess. I have no unrealized dreams. The bucket for my bucket list is empty. I don't feel like I have any goals really. Read more maybe. 

Lisa and I got raises from our jobs, so that's like $80 more/week. I don't need to make more money really,  but you never really do have all your heart desires. 

Then again if I won a million dollars,  I probably wouldn't change my life. I'd still work two jobs, cuz what else you gonna do?  The hours need to be filled. I think my 2nd job pretty much pays for my utilities for the year. 

I don't really have any hobbies, and I don't want any expensive toys. My day goals are work,  take the dogs, and eat dinner. I do have a goal of eating a salad with fresh veggies most days. 

I always have one cucumber, 1 or two tomatoes depending on size. A half red onion. Shredded carrots a lot,  celery a lot,  shredded radishes a lot,  and jalapenos always.  I've had beets, and red cabbage before. Never put lettuce in any more though. 

Dressing is:

1 cup red wine vinegar. (Substitute with white if need be)

Less than half a cup of olive oil

Tsp oregano I grew myself

Tsp basil

Light tsp of thyme

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp red pepper flakes 

1 tsp dill weed. 

That's it. More addicting than crack. I couldn't stand a day of work without it. Veggies are a miracle food too. My blood work was beyond better than I could have imagined this year. 

That's basically about it. Another day today. I should make my shopping list. 

I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.     :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.      :)

 

Get My Work Day Over

Good morning. How's it going?  Me, I am fine. My turkey came out good. I used the roasting rack I bought a bit ago. It worked good. I bought an 18 pound turkey. Oops. I thought I bought a 12-13 pounder. A lot of leftovers. It's a lot of stuff to get ready at the same time. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes,  green bean casserole. I did it though. It was good. We watched the football game, and I went to bed. I wanted to get up early today to get my work day done. I am working today, and taking tomorrow off. Nobody should be there cuz of the holiday. I expect the same next weekend,  and then back to normal. 

I snowblowed for the first time this season. The snowblower started on the first pull. It was kinda a lazy day. I did laundry,  and cooked, but I felt kinda lazy cuz it was a holiday. I won't have much to do tomorrow except go grocery shopping. I am just going to chill today after work. Maybe watch the new Wonder Women 84 movie on HBO MAX.  The new year is upon us, and I have no resolutions or anything. I don't really want to change anything about my life. More of the same I guess. 

Not a lot on my mind. It will be good to get work done today. Then another day off. The work week shouldn't be horrible. I may only be working 3 days. I don't think there is much to do Thursday,  since I think we won't be open til Monday. We will see I guess. It may be a good day to get a couple little things done like cookies,  and bars and stuff. We will see. 

Anyway, I spose.  I got nothing important going on.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.      :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.      :)

The Season Is Over

From a work standpoint anyway. It was different this year. We were closed for Thanksgiving for one. So instead of starting the Christmas season with a deplenished stock of doughs, and pigs, etc... we were well stocked. we did run out of pig in the blankets. People were buying frozen pigs by the dozen in a pretty crazy amount. That could be a new thing. Yikes.  

We were busy, the Northside restaurant wasn't open so they didn't need to make bread for them,  and I didn't need to make biscuits for them. I have no idea how we will do it next year. The idea of the pigs being bought by the dozen frozen is also something that can add to our weekly routine. We spend around 4-5 hours making ~2000 pigs each week. We use around 25 sheets of puff dough to make them. If that doesn't cover the normal week, then yikes. We make puff dough in 5 sheets per batch. I'd say you have about an hours worth of work between mixing,  and pinning it out. (4-times)  

Anyway, I an just thinking out loud. Work can be a challenge this year. You never know. The season is over though. We can recover,  and recuperate. I already have. I had a good night sleep last night, and I always wake up ready to go. 

I was tired when I got home yesterday. I am not a good napper though,  so I cleaned the kitchen. Every dish cleaned,  and put away. I went through the fridge, and threw shit out we won't eat. Threw out old salad dressings, and whatnot. Took everything out, and cleaned all the shelves too. I had a jar of pepperincinis spill in there,  so it was nasty. From the top all the way to the bottom the juice traveled. Plus it was disgusting from other stuff too. It was a big job. The best thing was the garbage guy came, and I got everything thrown out in time for the garbage guy to take it. 

I had a couple drinks, cuz I had some liquor. I made spaghetti. I like my homemade spaghetti sauce. I had time to simmer it for a couple hours. I crashed early. See above (me having a couple drinks)  I slept really good. My sleep score was 84, which is high for me. It's why I was done sleeping at 2:30 AM. Today, I will make a Turkey, and mashed potatoes. Green bean casserole,  and stuffing too. Should be a good one. 

I think I'll make another cup of coffee, and play chess.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.      :)

Couldn't Let My Streak Go

I am going into work 2 hours early,  so I have  to blog early. So, now I do have a silly streak I worry about. It's not really hard, cuz I used to work at 5:00 AM, and I think I woke up around 2:00 AM, blogged,  ran maybe, and biked 4 miles or so to work. It's just these days I get more sleep each night. 

Yesterday was really busy. We worked late, I had to get gifts for Christmas. I got Lisa a North Face winter jacket. I didn't know how much it would be. It was like $186 or something.   Probably on sale.  Oops.   :)  I did have a $20 off if I spent over $100 coupon. I didn't think I'd be able to use it, but I was. Didn't think I'd spend over $100.  It's a really nice jacket, and I like the color on her. I got my dad a coffee maker too. I had to buy some stuff to make tacos too. 

I actually bought cilantro and limes, and made pico. I usually just cut up tomatoes and onions cuz I never have fresh cilantro or limes. It is soooooo good. I wish I always remembered. 

Cilantro is one of those crazy things. It's cheap to buy fresh cilantro. Nobody can be making money by growing it can they?  Where does it come from in the winter?  I know inside somewhere, but I don't know where such a big supply comes from. Produce is the most improbable thing we have an ample supply of. 

Anyway, like I said, really good pico last night. Besides that not much. We finished the Anna Kendrick series. It was good. You know something about her?  She really is a pretty good actress. Typically I don't notice those things. I see shows,  I am entertained or not, but she really is really good. Like a step above others in that regard. Just something I realized last night while watching the final episodes. Now onto the flight attendant. 

Today is the last christmas work day,  and it isn't a production work day really. We won't be open til Tuesday,  so Monday is a production day for Tuesday. A short week next week too. Then the slow time... maybe.  It typically slows down, but everything is different now. Who knows how the norms have shifted. 

Today is a day. I'll get out of work early even if I work 8 hours. Tomorrow is off too. Should be a good one.   

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.       :)

Two More Work Days Of Christmas

Yesterday was definitely a full day at work. I probably could have taken a nap when I got home. I took the dogs though. The house with the little addition is coming along nicely. I couldn't tell what they were building at all. They put a structure made with cement block up.  It's got windows,  and a door. I  think there is maybe a french door or slider from the house to this structure. It is in the back yard, so you would think screened in room or something,  which is why the cement block structure had me thrown. 

On top of the structure is a deck, and a door from the upper level opening to it. How they drain for rain I am not sure. It is a structure with a deck built right on top. A structure that would need protection from rain etc...   Decks don't typically do that. It isn't a cheap house, and the builders,  and subs were all professional people from reputable companies. So it's a good thing,  I just don't know how it is being done. Also it's a nice house. at least $500,000, and probably more, so there is money being thrown at it. There is a little cul de sac on my route that has nice houses, and it seems everyone has been doing work. There are contractor trucks at every house.   :)  probably people refinancing. Houses are worth a lot currently, and interest rates are low. 

Anyway, that's my neighborhood dog walking thing. I  got my workout in. I didn't feel like it, but my workout is sustainable,  even if tired. Tired is a hard thing to overcome though. Especially when working out. 

I watched a couple more episodes of the Anna Kendrick show. It's good. Then I went to bed. I was going to read. I had the book on my chest for a while. and decided I should just sleep. So i did. 

That is about it i guess. Another day in the life. I am too busy to really think of stuff. Too tired to play chess. 

I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.       :)

A Good Sleep

As I figured, my bad sleep the night before did not figure into my day at all, except I decided to not workout. after work,  and taking Hope, I was beat. I did get clobbered in one game of chess,  but I was too fatigued to really play well. 

I have HBO, and so HBO max. I got the max hooked up to my TVs to check it out. I am not sure how much better it is than just HBO, but I get it free. There is a series with Anna Kendrick, and it is good. Funny kinda,  and I like her. She is tiny, but funny, and unpredictable. Not really hot I don't think,  but her personality makes her a super attractive person. You know?  

Of course living with her may be different. You might have to talk about stupid shit for hours on end, so maybe just cute in small doses. The show is a good one though. 

Outside that not much. We had no clue what to do for dinner so we had left over pizza. I watched like 4-5 episodes of the anna show,  and went to bed. 

A short work week this week cuz of the holiday. Same with next week. I have no big plans. Make a Turkey this week, and that's about it. 

It is kinda a new year now. I wonder how next year will look. I plan on doing the same, and maybe even be a better version of myself. A good night sleep, and a cup of coffee is a good way to start the day. 

I better make my lunch.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.            :)

xxoo.          :)

Byeeeeeeeee.          :)))

MWAH.           :)

The Sleep Mentality

That morning you wake up, and you don't feel you slept good. You kinda worry you might be dragging today. Every day is a big day. Work, dogs, dinner, workout etc...  I can't afford to be  tired. I am sure I'll be fine,  but the worry is still in your mind. 

Yesterday was okay. I worked, listened to my book, watched the rest of  the Bears game. I watched part of the KC game, but went downstairs to watch something else. Lisa wanted to see something on Netflix,  and I was going to watch another show. Maybe that's why I didn't sleep good. I fell asleep for like 4 hours.  :)

I have to get Lisa her present still. I wish I went Saturday. Oh well. I see the guvmint is only giving us half the money they gave us last time. Don't they know I have a pool to pay for?  

I know I know what an ass I am. The Michigan factories are hiring around here. People who want a job can get one. The place I work at have been working overtime. Every weekend,  except holiday weekends. 

It appears it is hard to catch up when you shut down. The logistical nightmare of a shut down must be hard too. Can you get supplies when you need it. Can you fill orders in a timely fashion. 

Hiring and training employees. Would people rather collect unemployment or work?  What percentage falls to each side? I bet the number of the unemployment collectors would be a surprising number. Just from my personal observations. 

I don't understand the common person so much. HS to factory, and then what?  I wonder what the younger generation even wants of life. The value of an undergrad degree is overpriced. Graduate school isn't cheaper. 

House and kids?  Okay, but the divorce will be expensive. What percentage of people play video games for most of their down time?  On Saturday I was walking by a house while taking Hope, and I saw in a window a big screen tv with a video game being played. I wondered how long that would be getting played. 

I do not understand people. It just seems life is hard, and maybe that is why people are mad. Factory,  family you may or may not even like, and video games?  What were we supposed to do with this life?  

There are no manuals are there?  How to live with a content heart. The search is probably being done in bottles,  drugs, and video games, and plenty of time collecting unemployment perhaps. 

I don't really know. I have no words to benefit those not happy with life. For me I'd say labor is a good thing. Taking a dog for a daily walk isn't horrible. Being outside watching the neighborhood is  what walking the dog does. I've been watching a construction project on my walks. Day after day see how it progresses. That's the stuff you see on a daily walk. Among other things, like the crazy amount of wild turkeys we have in our area. I see them everywhere, and the packs are getting bigger. 

I am fine with work, eat, sleep. I don't need anything more. Maybe we battle a yearning heart, so we can't feel content. Life is fine, but the wind keeps blowing, and I just gotta chase that next best thing. 

Anyway, I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.      :)

A Day Off

Yesterday was a pretty normal day off. Shopping, dishes, laundry, dinner. I made prime rib. Its always cheap around Christmas. I watched a bit of football, switched to basketball for like a minute, and switched to a HBO series I was watching. I ate dinner,  and fell asleep at some point. I ended up with 82 miles last week, and lost another pound. 

I feel like this is the start of a new week, and maybe we start the New Year now. Change something about me. We always want to do it every year,  and many weeks I hope to change something the current new week. 

I did get my workout in yesterday. 3 times last week, which is what I always want. I upped my reps of dips. I do 4 sets of 8. Pull ups I still do 4 of 7, although I may do an 8th on the last set. Push ups are 15, 20, 15, and 20, and knee to chest thingies are 4 of 10. That's it. It doesn't take long, and it is me just lifting my body weight basically. 

I can't say it is something I want to add a lot to. I am not always excited about working out, but I like to get it in. I feel way better. Also I can sustain this workout without getting injured. Starting out from scratch too,  I bet a person would struggle to get 3 pull ups done,  let alone 3 other sets. Using my muscles cuz I am 54 years old, so kinda a necessity. 

I don't know why,  but I am excited for work today. Just me  working,  listening to my book. Remember I listened to the Lincoln Lawyer book a couple weeks ago?  Watched the movie too. Well I am on the 4th Lincoln Lawyer book, and they are really good. So, that's cool. I played chess better yesterday too. 

Like I said,  a new day, a new week, and what the heck, a new year. I am looking forward to it. 

At work they were talking of a challenge. Run a mile with a weighted vest, which doesn't sound healthy,  cuz of knees and stuff, but you do 100 pull ups,  and 200 pushups,  and another mile. Push ups I feel you can do sets and sets forever,  so 200  seems easily doable. 100 pull ups seems like it would take a while. Maybe I should think of a challenge every week. I think you do a bunch of squats too. 

A physical challenge every week of some sort. That's an idea. 

I like it. 

Something to ponder. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.     :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.      :)

Sleep Sleep

I got a great night of sleep last night.  Actually my watch says I slept good all week. 4 bakery work days til Christmas. Christmas is never smooth running at a bakery, but this year is okay. The things we normally fall behind on we haven't. 

I did this wellness report with my fitbit. My average weight has been the same for the last year. 3 month, 6 month, 9 month, year all ~166 pounds. Average steps per day ~21,000. Sleep was closer to 6 hours per night, and now approaching 7 hours.  Basically no big changes. 

I have a relaxing day planned. Just my normal day off stuff. Its winter though, so no outside stuff. Next week I will have two days off. Then it is New years,  and we will see. 

Not a lot on my mind today. Just planning my day I guess. Once I get started the chores get finished pretty quickly. 

Really that's about it. Some days you just throw up a stinker,  cuz you got nothing. Actually most days I feel I throw up a stinker. I got nothing important to say most/every days I feel. All the updates aren't horrible though. 

You know how you have those 30 day challenges and whatnot?  Why are those so hard, and for me blogging 30 days in a row isn't?  Crazy right?  I wish I felt blogging served some sort of purpose to improve my well being. I don't feel it does, but maybe it does, and I don't feel it. 

Anyway, I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.      :)

We Can't See

I didn't really have a title,  so I just thought of our vision for the upcoming year. We can't see. Our vision this same time last year was the same. We didn't come close with our predictions of how this year would go. I hope people still don't ask the "where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years" questions. Probably the stupidest thing to ask. 

You give us creatures thumbs, and we think we know it all.  One  thing I don't know is chess. I got my ass kicked yesterday. Pretty disappointing. Yesterday I broke 15 miles, which was surprising. I guess for me it is newsworthy,  cuz I don't plan it. I am not out walking like that one guy who I think tried to get 60,000 steps a day.  :)  my steps are just how the day unfolds. Kinda like this dumb blog. I didn't plan on blogging every day for how ever many days in a row it's been. It just happened. 

That's dumb too, cuz one day the streak will come to an end, and I'll be disappointed I bet. Kinda like that guy if he is lazy one day, and only gets 58,000 steps in.  :)

Today is Friday, and the weekend. Lisa is off work,  so we can work on the ceiling tomorrow. Outside that not much planned. Christmas will be over next week. Christmas at a bakery is busy. We aren't even that busy, and we are busy. If things get back to normal next year how will we ever do it?  Two weeks from now I'll probably be working like 36 hours each week at the bakery wondering why I only am getting 22,000 steps,  and 10 miles in each day. 

Then again who even knows what normal is next year. If the Corona virus vaccine works maybe we do get back to normal. Things still have changed though. You can't make such drastic changes to life without there being side effects. Then the conspiracy theories will start popping up. 

How long do we wear masks?  I probably will continue to wear them in the winter, cuz miraculously your lips don't get chapped if you wear one. I noticed that. Also we will see how the flu is this year. Maybe masks prevent the flu. I am going to get a flu shot every year. I am that person who rarely gets sick, but I am 54, plus it is just smart to get the flu shot. Teach your body how to fight the bug. 

Anyway next year is next year. No predictions from me. I was hoping for a stimulus to help pay for my pool.   :)

I spose. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.     :)

xoxo.     :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.      :)

So This Is Christmas...

So we are basically a week out from Christmas. In Holland we have had no snow, and that is pretty great. No snow before January is a good year. 

It's been a screwy year with all the time off, I can't help but think I'll have time on my hands. There is a natural slow down once the New Year starts. These days of basically hitting 13+ miles every day will not last,  unless I add. I already take the dogs on a longer route than last year. So i can add more. Maybe run too, less miles on the legs = fresher legs. 

I am not sure, I know that's what I thought about yesterday for a bit. Yesterday was busy. I had work,  and a to do list at home. Dogs, garbage, dishes,  cook my soup,  make dinner etc...I got my workout in too. I've been more mentally into my workouts. Yesterday I did one of those forget my number of sets on my circuit. I usually do 4. And yesterday I may have done 5. I lost track after 2 or 3. I was pretty sure my 4th set was my 4th, but I did an extra just in case. 

Then there was dinner, and me going to bed. We watched the latest episode of his dark materials. I think I was reading those books this time last year. I was surprised how good they were, and HBO made a series. I think it plays on BBC too. 

That's about it. Nothing major going on with me. Work,  eat, sleep. Just living the covid lifestyle like I have before covid was a thing.  :)

I wonder if  others will like it as much as I have for a while. I like the covid lifestyle, although it changes how everyone thinks, and the covid lifestyle isn't friendly to all sectors of the economy. I've been a stay at home person for a while. I am comfortable at home. 

Who knows what this upcoming year will be like. I guess we will wait and  see. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.    :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.      :)

I Don't Remember Last Year

So this year we have covid-19, and everything is different, except I don't even remember last year. I couldn't tell you anything about December 16th, unless I went back and read my blog, which I am not going to do. I assume most people are in the same boat. The years just keep piling up,  and we lose most memory of everything.  So much importance is placed on sportsing,  but we can't remember year over year who won what. 

What of importance does stand the test of time?  I don't know. Maybe nothing. The memory of us will leave shortly after we die. I am 54 years old, and less and less is important to me. In my life I have my day  to day. I stay busy with work,  and  activity. 

I don't know how to compare myself with other 54 year olds. I don't really know other people. Do other people even know themselves?  

Other people are not really my concern however. I just do my day to day. I am not out changing the World or making a name for myself. I am comfortable with me as a person. I don't really stress about a lot of stuff. 

Life goes on. I could not have predicted back in 1991 what my life would be like. Way different than I expected. I am fine with things though. Like I said I am 54 years old. I'd say pretty healthy. I am at a pretty good weight. Akways seemingly between 160, and 170. I am active, and busy. Not a lot of financial stress. The end years look pretty good. 

I think what helped me a lot was no poison pill. It left me a long time ago. Somewhere in the early 90s. The idea of how life was supposed to be. We all have a false notion of it growing up. I learned long ago the brutal truth of life. It is brutal too. My heart isn't worried about things, and your vision blinds you of this. I had to take steps to learn the truth, and no one else really wants to for whatever reason. 

The story will still play out. How,  I have no idea. I gave up long ago authorship of what this vessel does. It ain't my story,  I just said I was willing to do it, cuz there seemed no other purpose to life. 

Look too at my life from early 90s to now. No purpose to it. Others either. Just years that passed. Most of everything forgotten.  

Anyway, I spose. I have a busy day in store.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.     :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.     :)))

MWAH.       :)

Monday Monday

Good morning. How's it going?  Me, I am fine. Yesterday was pretty good for a Monday. Just under 13 miles, and just under 30,000 steps. Plus I got my workout in. The workout is kinda a big deal, cuz getting the workout in is way better than not getting it in. It isn't one of those things you always feel like doing either,  so there is a bit of discipline involved. 

We had dinner, watched a show, dishes were cleaned,  laundry put away, I even changed sheets, and made the bed with clean ones. Oh I stretched out too. I REALLY need to do that just cuz I am on my feet so often. My legs get fatigued at the end of the day. 

So that is a good Monday.  Today won't be real different I don't think. I'll be busy again.  I'll take the dogs again, and make dinner. I'll watch the new episode of his dark materials, and probably go to bed. Simple simple. Life is simple if you aren't looking for anything more from it. 

I know our truth here. We want to think we are special in some way. A unique talent perhaps,  but we don't. Not in any way that matters. 

I definitely didn't think things would be  this way. I learned this stuff, and yet it helps no one, but maybe me. My help is probably my heart is able to happily accept me really. Accept my insignificance. 

I am fine with the plan however it transpires, cuz a while ago remember the theme of trust?  I trust. My heart does. This heart is different from that time maybe during heimleblog, from when I gave up. You see I couldn't hack it anymore. Now everything is easy. 

Anyway, just thinking out loud I  guess.  It happens.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.      :)

A Brand New Week

It is the last full week before Christmas. I think this week should be pretty good. I am sorta looking forward to it. Maybe cuz it is the 2nd week back, so my routine is back. I worked yesterday, so that was good. I came home, and watched some football. I actually went downstairs around 7:00PM, to watch a show maybe,  but I crashed right away. That was fine,  I definitely wanted to get a good sleep. I did, so I am excited about Monday. Work, dogs, dinner. I think Lisa might have some time off, so she will get some work done. Painting, and caulking our faux beams. We still have to finish the downstairs ceiling too. Plenty to keep me busy. 

I really do look forward to being busy during the day. I have no idea how normal people live their lives. Maybe this way. It would be a shame if they didn't,  cuz I like my life and lifestyle. I don't have questions or regrets. I am not out to prove myself in any way. I have my jobs which I like. They keep me busy, and keep me with money coming in. I don't really have a ton of things to worry about. 

The World took a kinda screwy turn, and nothing really changed with me. I am not too much different now than I was last year. I think I had new year ideas last year, but I don't have those this year. More of the same for me I guess. I work, listen to books, play chess, take the dogs, read some. Watch shows. it is a pretty easy life I guess. It is kinda like I live at Walden Pond, but still I am smack dab in  the middle of the World while I do it. I guess that is what we all strive for, but there are no manuals on how to get there. 

It's a question of our heart, and our hearts we don't control so great. People definitely can be made up of a bunch of nonsense. I suspect many are filled with the grass is greener outlook. 

I don't know. Its the beginning of the week. I am looking forward to it. Cold rainy Saturday kinda sucked, but this week should be good. 

I spose. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.     :)

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.          :)

xxoo.         :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.      :)

Rainy Days Are The Worst

I did get most of my stuff done yesterday. Last batch of clothes isn't folded. I just got a few things shopping. Just things I for sure needed.  I wasn't inspired about cooking anything. Although I did boil down my chicken carcass to make broth for soup. 

The rain sucked. but the day was fine I guess. We did finish up our trim project which was forever in the "planning to do" stage. I think it came out pretty good. We had a real funky electric thing in our breezeway. Lisa had a retired guy from work give her a hand. We left the wires too tight so they are exposed. We made a faux beam to fix the problem. We still would have had to do something even if we didn't fuck up the wires. it's our breezeway we closed up,  and there was a weird transition between two areas anyway. That is where the wires are. Anyway it's a good  thing to get done. 

I played a lot of chess, went through some classic games. Spent $99 for a year of free lessons, and free analysis of the games I play. I watched a bit of football. Totally forgot to work out.  I lost 1 pound last week. That's about it. 

Christmas is almost here. Work will be busy. It is definitely different though. How can it not be?  January and February are kinda socially distance months anyway. Going out to eat sucks when its cold. Doing anything does really if  you have to drive somewhere. 

Then we have a new year. I wonder what that will be like. The crazy President will be gone, and he will probably slowly be forgotten. Slowly more and more people will realize how bad he is. Not a person who should be doing a  public service type job. The guy who tried to bring crazy whacked out conspiracies into the normal talking points of every day life. 

Next  year who knows. I have no plans. This year has been pretty good really for our home. We got a lot done. I have January and February which has very little on the to do list. Work,  stay healthy. More of the same really. Work may slow down a bit, but maybe not too. A lot of unknowns I guess. Everything is different. 

I'll take the days as they come. Today is a work day. It sucks I forgot to work out yesterday. I have no clue about dinner. I have stuff for shepherds pie though. That's easy. 

I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.       :)

The Day Off

Good morning. How's it going?  Me, I am fine. I've been up a while just laying in bed. A luxury I am afforded on a day off. Yesterday did end up being another 13 mile day. 4 days in a row. My legs are tired by the end of the day, and perfectly fine after sleep. My weekly goal is 72 miles during a work week. I start my last day at 73 miles. It's a day off though, so I won't have a lot of miles. its raining too, so I might not take Hope. Cold rain is not my thing. 

I've switched my mind about Michigan football. I think they should resign Harbaugh. Has he done as good of a job as I expected?  No, but the operative word is what did I expect?  National Championships every year?  Maybe. Be in the running? I don't know. I took a little look at the Big 10. Ohio State has won two championships since 2002. That's it for the Big 10. No one else from the Big 10 has won it. Just a look at how unimportant national championships are. LSU has won it 3 times in that same period.  No one outside of Louisiana knew that I bet, unless it was their alma mater. 

Harbaugh will recruit well. Eventually they will win a big game. The Big 10 doesn't win championships very much so my eyes are open. I think Northwestern, Penn State, Iowa,  Wisconsin etc... have very good programs. Their coaches have been there a while.  With Harbaugh will Michigan field a pretty good team each year?  Yes. Resign him. It is obviously a pretty young team this year. 

Anyway, I am surprised how caught up I got into expectations without really knowing the History of Big 10 football. 

So that's my 2 cents. Outside that not much going on. I have a few things to do around the house, do a little shopping. it should be a pretty low key day. I did play a couple chess matches yesterday. I lost again to the 1100 rated computer player, and went back to the 700 rated computer player. I clobbered him. I definitely improved.  That was surprising as 1100 pretty much has it's way with me. I didn't feel I was improving at all. 

1100 is a pretty good ranking. Probably wouldn't win an open state title, but would be someone to contend with. No one else would win the open state title either before beating the 1100 ranked player. That's just from guessing I guess. I did my research, and a 1100 rating isn't very good.  Hahaha.    :)  

I did think about chess while in bed, and chess players. I was thinking of schools quitting swimming, and diving wondering who is now going to win the Olympics in swimming. It won't be the US. I feel swimming is a very healthy activity. We should put more money not less into it. Football isn't healthy. It's not healthy to play,  it ruins weekends,  and turns fathers into weekend alcoholics. 

I also thought more money should be put into chess. It would help people mentally. To its extreme though, in life we really aren't the master of the chess board. My little current knowledge sees World class chess people kinda sucking at  real life. The chess board in no way resembles the life board. If you lose that distinction trouble ahead lies. Same with video games, and football too actually. 

Having said that I am not going to quit watching football games I want to.   :)  for games I am interested in it is entertaining. 

So there.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.       :)

Ho Hum

So, another day was had. Another day of over 13 miles. it isn't uncommon for me to be over 13 miles,  but 3 days in a row is not common. I  don't think. I did get my workout in. For whatever reason while I was off I only worked out 2 times per week. (Probably forget to work out)  Now I just have to work out on my day off. Plus I got an early start on laundry. So my day off should be easy. 

Yesterday was okay. My legs weren't fatigued as they were the day before, which makes no sense. I've been sleeping good. When I am out, I am out. 

I bought a roasting rack a couple weeks ago. I cook a whole chicken with it, and roast vegetables underneath. Its pretty good. Really good actually,  and it is fun to make. Pretty easy too really. That's what I did last night. The dogs got their walk too. 

I am off tomorrow, and I find myself being more excited about Saturday being off instead of Sunday. I like the day break from my regular job and my 2nd job. Friday was always kinda like,  well I work tomorrow too. Now I am off. I like it. The  only  reason I originally switched was I was frying donuts on Sunday night. I think I'll continue to work Sundays, and not switch back to Saturday. 

What else?  Did I tell you I am off of work tomorrow?  

Not really a lot on my mind. Our lives are back to normal. A break for a Spring cleanup,  and a break for Fall cleanup. It's been like the best year in that regard. I am lucky on many fronts. Covid hasn't really changed my life too much at all. I don't work out at the old peoples place, which is fine. I do miss picturing in my mind if that 70 year old lady was hot back in the day.   :)  Not really. 

It just didn't change me much, and my life hasn't changed. I already was becoming a boring old man. It helps I am not lonely, and not sad. Not under a lot of pressure. Financially I am good, but you now how that goes. We are always wanting more for whatever reason. For me it is more to save. I just want a big nest egg. I don't really have anything to spend money on once the pool is paid for. 

50 + is a good age. Bucket list nonsense is already done. At least for me. Some point I will die. I will die knowing my life was good. I dont feel I missed out on anything. The turn made my life pretty good, when the natural tendency is to make lives harder. Weren't we supposed to do this when we grow up?  

You'd be surprised how much "supposed to" garbage is instilled in us from early on. It's what society does. It's why you will see into the wild desires. To try and see the World without the noise. Same with Walden Pond. 

Anyhoo, I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.        :)

WOAH Two Days In A Row

Yesterday was another 30,000 +, and over 13.5 miles. I was beat. How I got so much done the day before was surprising. I did not have that energy after work yesterday. 

I did get my chess book. It was of games, and it uses the old nomenclature,  so it is hard to understand. I found the whole book online though, with the current nomenclature. much easier for me to go through the games that way. I was tired though. Mentally too, so it was hard to see the plan in action. Of course when studying games from masters I guess that is not uncommon. People who have spent their life playing every day, and me spending 2 weeks in my regained interest. Chess takes vision,  and currently I have little. I wonder if age hurts us in that too. Maybe we get fatigued mentally quicker. Open tournaments have to be a drain physically really,  and mentally. 

For those good anyway. I'd lose all matches in pretty quick fashion.  :)  

Today, I  have to drive, cuz I am going to pick up some groceries. It will be another busy day. It will be through Christmas. Then after Christmas everything slows down a bit. Typically anyway. This year who knows. No sit down restaurants are currently open,  so it is hard to predict. No stimulus yet, so things will undoubtedly get worse before they get better. 

There are no guarantees that things get better either. There are no laws of nature that suggest Economies always recover and rise to greater heights. Note to self:  check availability of coins from the Holy Roman Empire, and currency from the Weimar republic. 

I will just take my day to day. Work while I have jobs,  stay busy, and live my life. I am not going to worry about things I have no control over. 

Today will be another day. It will be busy. Work,  shop, dogs,  make dinner,  work out. Maybe another 13 miles,  hopefully I am not as fatigued as yesterday. 

It will be a day. I like most days.  I guess it should be good.  

Anyhooo. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.          :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.       :)

Just Like That

My Tuesday was a little out of whack. Dishes had to be done. I felt I had too much laundry to do, so I  did two loads. I took the dogs on a long walk, worked out, made dinner. When all was said and done you are looking at 31,000 steps. And over 13.5 miles in. 

I played a few games of chess. I upped the level of competition vs. the computer, so I get beat a lot. So much so I lose confidence, and don't play against real people.    :)

My computer guy now has a ranking of 1100, and it is hard to beat. My last game I had him on the ropes, and he got me. I had two queens too.  :)  I have gotten a bit better the last couple weeks, but still I'll get attacked by some nasty combinations I had a absolutely no vision of. As suspected I doubt I could get really really good at chess, but it still is a fascinating game.  

I did get paid  my unemployment this morning so all is good. I don't get paid the total, cuz I have to claim my 2nd job, but still it's pretty good. I didn't have to dig into savings to keep my checking accounts with a comfortable balance. My Discover is set up to automatically pay  the balance with savings, but I usually pay early out of one of my checking accounts. so it doesn't come out of savings. Last month I just let it all come out of savings as scheduled.  That's it, so I feel good about that. 

I ordered a chess book from the library. I am not sure if it is a good one or a bad one, but I need help to get better. I need to be able to see combinations better. You can improve by playing,  but I feel some things should pop up as warning signs, that I just cannot see too good yet. See at all really. 

Anyway work is busy, I am busy, so that's good by me. I feel good about stuff I guess. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.       :)

Crazy Times

So they are shutting down sit down restaurants for two more  weeks, cuz of Thanksgiving,  then it will be cuz of Christmas,  so really we will conceivably be shut down for a good chunk of January too. That in and of itself is pretty brutal for those in the industry I would think. 

We are open. A bakery during Christmas time. We will see how busy it will be today. My guess is we will be pretty busy.   We will see. I'll probably eat a pig today. It's been a while. 

It felt pretty good to work a full day yesterday. It didn't take anything to get back in the swing. It was a pretty full day for me all around. I took the dogs, had to take my dad to an eye exam,  he picked up a few things shopping,  had dinner, watched some tv, and slept. It wasn't an exciting day, but it is the type I like. I have to do a bunch of stuff after work, so today will be a good day too. 

Not really much going on besides that. My life is getting back to pretty normal. Busy with work and life. Dinners to be made, dishes to wash, laundry to do, shows to watch, dogs to walk or run. 

That is living my dream I guess. Not worried about where my next paycheck is coming from. Not living beyond my means. Living safely I feel in uncertain times. 

I wake up early, and my day will have been pretty busy while others are sucking down their first cup of coffee. If you have a day where much needs to get done,  staying up late works against you. 

Anyway, I spose.  I better get my lunch ready.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.     :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.     :)))

MWAH.      :)

I Hit 300

So, this is my 300th entry of the year. 300 entries about nothing. I am back to work at my regular job today. If I wasn't working I probably would have slept another 3 hours. It is better to be up I think. I don't think today will be too crazy of a day, but I am not really sure. It may be crazy through Christmas. 

I did my unemployment so I should get that either tomorrow or the next day. No federal supplement. No windfall. I didn't hear any update on restaurants at all. Not really sure what is happening there. The sit down restaurant at the other location is staying closed. Just the bakery is open. Our restaurant will be open,  cuz it is more of a fast food type place. Not necessary to sit and eat there. 

This pandemic is tough on bars and restaurants. Congregating is the enemy, and that is bars and restaurants. I don't know who is getting the virus. Businesses have been open,  and grocery stores. Masks have been mandated, and I don't see problems with the places that have been open. Who is getting the virus?  I imagine the congregators. If people could be content with work,  eat, sleep,  then all would be fine I guess. Not a good time to be young and sociable. 

I am glad to be working though. I will have money coming in which is nice. I feel a little pep in my step kinda. I got so much done on my time off, I want to continue with the productivity. I've been playing chess. I am okay,  but I always seem to have a blind spot during a game. You know get caught on a long diagonal I didn't see. Something like that. It's so annoying. Sometimes I catch myself making a big blunder,  and my opponent will miss it. 

I wanna get a book on strategy. :)  Endgame, midgame, beginning, you name it. I am almost done with my book. Turns out Bobby Fischer was a shithead. You know the type of person you just don't like. A little whiny shithead. Still being good at chess is a thing one can marvel at. I don't think I could ever get really good,  but I enjoy it. I am learning though just by playing. Such a neat game it is. 

Anyway, back to normal for me. A nice chilly bike ride to work. Can't wait to maybe eat a donut, and a pig in the blanket tomorrow. Grab a loaf of bread too.  

Fun fun. 

Anyway, I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.       :)

Vacation Is Over

In a complete surprise to myself, I am actually sad my vacation is over. I actually enjoyed my time off. I got a lot of stupid shit done. This upcoming week may not have been good though. Not a lot more to do. We can actually park the car in the garage too. 

Yesterday we got a real good start on our trim project. Plus I did a stupid to do list I made the night before. Winterize lawnmower, weed whack a stupid area that was driving me nuts, do a small 4"x8" trim piece by our door, and put vinyl stop on our garage door.  That's just stupid shit I never would have done if I didn't make the to do list. I don't think I started relaxing til like 4:00 PM. 

The good thing about going to work tomorrow is I will be done by 2:00 PM. Still time to do stuff, plus I'll be making money, which is always nice. I still have no idea what's going to happen to restaurants in Michigan.  I didn't hear anything yet. Maybe she announces something today. Regardless, where I work we will be open. We are a bakery, and our breakfast and lunch menu is easily a takeout. Most of the business is done that way anyway. So we will be open. Busy too, cuz all of a sudden it is Christmas time. Although this year will be different. How different who knows?  

Our Christmas party for my 2nd job has already been canceled,  so that's one thing. Office parties. 

Today is a work day though. I can listen to my Bobby Fischer book, and I can switch to the Bears game as there is a race to the bottom of our division. We will see. I may or may not switch to that game. 

Oh I gained 5 pounds last week, but lost fat as a percentage. How that works is beyond me. Still for a long time I have been over 160 pounds,  and less than 170. My changes are always somewhere in that range. I'll be back at a higher mileage next week however, so we will see how that goes. I eat more when I work too. Just more consistent. Like yesterday I realized I had breakfast, and next thing you know it is 5:00PM. I never forget to eat when I am working. You can't though. By 10:00 AM I have more  steps in than my whole day of not working. You kinda have to eat. 

Anyway, I guess I am back at it. Hope I am not tired when I wake up tomorrow. Hope I can go to bed early tonight.   :)

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.      :)

Back To Normal For Me

Next week might be different. I have not been waking up early at all this whole week. It used to be pretty natural for me to wake up early,  will one week mess me up?  I am not too worried. I don't  think it will be hard to get back in my routine. It may take a little adjusting. I will say this time off has been pretty good. I actually enjoyed this last week. That being said it's always good to get back to normal. 

Predictable days, and predictable incomes are nice. I had to verify my identity yesterday for unemployment. With a passport that is all I needed. I would need two forms of I used anything else. Who knew?  My identity was verified, so when I  check in Monday,  I will probably be paid on Tuesday or Wednesday. I forget if it is 1 or two days. Not sure if there is still Federal assistance or not either. I guess we will find out. 

We have a little trim project we are going to work on today. It will be nice  to get a good start on it. 

Besides that not much. Life goes on. I work tomorrow, and then M-F.  Going back to normal is good for me, cuz I like my normal. It keeps me busy, and active. I was actually pretty busy this last week, but one more week off. And I probably wouldn't have had a lot to do. More reading, and chess playing I guess. That would be fine too I guess. 

Anyway, I don't really have a lot on my mind. Another day today, and it should be okay. Work tomorrow,  and I have a book to listen to. About Bobby Fischer.  :)  The guy who for a short while made chess popular in America. I have a feeling the book by Walter Tevis may have done the same with the queen's gambit. I know it did for me. I did like playing chess back in my younger years. It truly is a great game. 

My life goes on. It's going okay.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.       :)

300

In the next few days I guess I'll hit 300 posts for the year. It's kinda like my non written goal for each year. It seems so simple to me, it's hard to believe I didn't do it every year. Well, we are in December. I've blogged every day for multiple months so I guess it is a kinda a big deal. A big deal in it takes a bit of effort. More than I thought in the past. 

Of course I am not really blogging about anything. Have I even blogged about anything in the past?  If my blog doesn't really accomplish anything, than I guess it is safe to say it does nothing. 

Our lives are like that too I guess. We haven't changed anything.  I guess in my foolishness, early when the energy returned, I pondered  accomplishing something on a grand scale. That is foolish,  cuz we aren't accomplishing anything. We aren't bringing better people in the World. We haven't made ourselves very great people. All is vanity as Solomon once wrote. It is too, cuz there is no point to  the things we do under the sun. 

We will leave this place here, and the World will still be the World. Us leaving here will have the same effect as if a stone turned over. The World will take no notice. 

My heart understands this, and accepts it. Me not mattering does not bug me in the least. I get it. I accept it. I am fine with it. 

Me blogging doesn't really do anything, but it does just as much as anything else. We must spend our time doing something,  and this is one of those things I do. 

I start back to work Monday. It is exciting kinda in a way. Back to my normal. Predictable days, and predictable incomes.   Most projects will be done. I have just a few things to do today. I got a lot done yesterday. Cleaned out the pantry,  did a better shelving system in there. I got the dump pass,  and got rid of our old ceiling. Plus a couple small projects,  which was nice to get done. 

It makes absolutely no difference to anyone what I did yesterday, except to me. It was a good day though. 

I spose. 

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.       :)

The Garage

So my day was pretty good just cuz I cleaned and organized the garage. It is just a little thing, but it helps. Today I am going to get a dump pass. I guess i can consider these two weeks a success. My legs are pretty sore too from running easy and short two days in a row. That is a complete oddity to me. I like it though. I like running. I like the effort. It's been forever ago where going out for a 6 or 8 mile run was just a thing you do. 

I feel pretty good  where I am at. My days will once again become predictable. I used my time off this year in a productive way. We are set up for next year pretty well. Outside our pool we won't have a ton of expenses. I didn't ride my bike every day these two weeks. I forget how time consuming bike riding is. My personal opinion is it takes 3 times longer to get the same workout with a bike compared to just running. Biking is a time suck. It's a worthwhile activity,  as long as you don't have a lot of other stuff to do. 

Biking was a failure these two weeks, but one I am willing to live with. I did take the dogs almost every day, and they are actually pretty good running partners. Better at running than walking, which seems impossible. 

Outside that not much going on. I did buy a new sheet set yesterday. They are pretty nice. I think a 500 thread count or 600, I forget. They were on sale,  and I got the 20% BB& Beyond discount too. 

Not really much on my mind. I slept late. We watched more of our show. Jambalaya came out good. It isn't something I really want to make more than once/year. Its good,  but not that good. 

I see Serial started a new podcast. I typically don't do a ton of podcasts. Not a lot at all really, but that is the gold standard in my opinion. They actually put a lot of research in each season. It cannot be a huge money maker I don't think. How much advertising money is there for such things?  Maybe a lot,  but I can't imagine. 

Anyway I am excited today. I will work physically,  and mentally. It should be a pretty good day. Not sure what I'll do tomorrow though. I'll figure that out later. Today is a day, and I'll make the most of it.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.        :)

Ahhh, The Life Of The Unemployed

Not really,  but I am playing one for two weeks. I am actually enjoying it too. It helps I am not really concerned financially. Yesterday was pretty good. It was almost like a regular day off. I did laundry,  folded,  and put away, cleaned the kitchen, went shopping for the chili I made yesterday, and jambalaya today. I ran the dogs, which was awesome. I haven't run in a while so my legs were actually run fatigued. I worked out too. I ate a lot, but mostly fruits, and vegetables. I scarfed the chili. Then we watched tv. 

I slept good again last night. Having time off is nice... finally. Go to bed late, wake up late. I kinda get why people can like it. I think when I work,  I'll still be able to get a lot done during the day. Being off there is no need to be efficient with your time, I dont feel. As long as you do your dinner prep in a timely fashion, so everything can start on time. The 8 hours of work each day isn't a lot of time. My day is still full of hours after. Before too to some extent. Also money coming in at regular intervals in anticipated amounts is what its all about anyway right?  

Besides that not much. I was thinking of cleaning the garage today,  and getting a dump pass. I have to throw out the old ceiling, and I figured I'd find some other stuff in the garage. A nice end of year job. It's supposed to be around 45° too, which should be a pretty good day.  I was going to buy a new sheet set too for the shits and grins. 

The day will fill up. There will be a run, and a new meal for me to make. Watch some more of our show. We've been watching "Virgin River" I don't really recommend it, but we are kinda into the characters. A small town filled with people who were previously in the big world. With a bunch of small town gossipers and stuff. In no way realistic,  but it's okay. We watched the first two episodes of "The Undoing" too on HBO. We got some stuff to watch. Plus we signed up for Hunt A killer. just for fun, so we gotta do that too. 

Busy busy busy.   I like it.   :)

Laterzzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.       :)

So Caught Up In The Lifestyle

This week is different. I was busy yesterday, but not crazy busy. I did get my stuff done I wanted. What I realized is I wasn't trying to do a million things. I wasn't thinking ways I could add more, I just took the day as it came. I was relaxed I guess. 

I thought about my normal week. It is busy. I am active. You take me out of my busy week, and I am a fish out of water. That was last week. One week later,  and I am acclimated to the non busy week. It is like I went through the withdrawal of my addiction,  and the other side is peaceful. I can cope. 

I did not know that about me. My lifestyle is an addiction,  it acts like one anyway. Take me out of it, and I am a mess. Until I acclimate. 

Maybe we are all a part of our own inertia. I think I will be fine this week. At peace with things. I'll be ready to go back to work,  and that will be fine too. 

Just things that tie us down. We aren't able to fly free, cuz we free one rope, and you'll find another. There are no routes that lead to utopia. it is unachievable left to our own devices. We cannot attain the greatest heights, cuz it isn't in our power. There are more chains that bind us than can be imagined. 

We aren't free souls,  and we cannot make ourselves that way. In all our excellence,  and outstanding power we cannot improve much our position. 

So we aren't all powerful,  and all knowing. Those things are out of our reach too. 

Anyway, I found the tale of two weeks to be interesting.  

Laterzzzzzzzz.     :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.       :)