30,000, and 13.

Yesterday was a 30,000 step day with over 13 miles. I got my workout in too, cuz it totally slipped my mind on Wednesday. There wasn't anything major yesterday. I toyed with getting a load of mulch, but it was not a real nice day. Of course after 5:00 when I am making dinner it turned nice. Lisa is going to pick up a yard or two today. I plan on doing a lot of yard work the next two days. It might even be  safe to start planting gardens soon. We will see about that. Really its fine to do it by Memorial Day. 

Spring really is a pretty exciting time. It is kinda a battle with fatigue though. In the morning you are raring to go, but after work you are fatigued. I am anyway. I have to take the dogs, and catch a 2nd wind. That's usually pretty easy. Have a plan of what you want done, and just start working.  You definitely feel better getting shit done,  fatigue is a pretty big obstacle to overcome though.  

The Bears got another quarterback. You never really know though. This guy had a perfect record til late last year. He threw 4 interceptions late in the year. You really never know.  Bears don't really mold quarterbacks either. Just gotta wait and see I guess. 

The reason football is such a great game is it is one day per week. It's why people like it I bet. I am fine with the 162 of baseball. Others may not be. The White Sox are playing some good ball too. Pitching is good,  some relievers are starting slow,  and hitting is coming around.  

I feel good seeing Tony LaRussa in the dugout too. 

I guess that's about it for today. Oh, that leaves me with just one more month of blogging to do it every day for a year.  How awful. I don't recommend anyone trying it. I wasn't trying it just happened.  Seems like a lot that's for sure.  My life isn't even interesting, which makes it even more horrible.    :)

Hahaha.    

Laterzzzzzzz.         :)

xoxo.           :)

xxoo.          :)

Byeeeeeeeee.          :)))

MWAH.            :)

Just A Minor Thing

Yesterday was pretty normal. There was just a little thing added, which made it really good. I have a little area in the front yard, which is hidden by a decorative fence. I use it as a little garden. I weeded it, and got my rototiller out. It started on the 2nd pull. I tilled that area, so it is good to go. I weed whacked the front, and did a little more weeding. All of a sudden I find the work I have to do achievable. 

I think it's supposed to rain today,  but after that I can start mulching. At 4:30 or so I was able to finally sit and relax for a bit. I had a couple cocktails, went in and started dinner. Cleaned the kitchen,  put clean dishes away, and filled the dishwasher again. I felt high on life. I had a productive day, and I couldn't have felt better. 

That is all it takes for me. I was over 12 miles the last two days. I know my days off. It is impossible for me to get those numbers on a day off. I am lucky I get it without effort on my normal day to day. 

I paid off my Discover bill. It had the $2000 from my final pool payment. I paid with Discover for the cash back. I then turned that into a Lowes gift card. $45 cash back with Discover I turn in to a $50 gift card.  Win win. 

Just a lot of good stuff yesterday. Exciting to no one but me. The weather wasn't great yesterday, but I still had a great day. It makes me excited for this year.   

Laterzzzzzzz.         :)

xoxo.           :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeee.         :)))

MWAH.           :)

It Is Better To Labor.

So the crew came to put up our pool yesterday. They obviously know what they are doing,  cuz they were bustling about getting everything going. They used surveying equipment to level everything. I think they had the pool built,  and liner together in about 1-1/2 hours. It was pretty fascinating to watch. They were joking and laughing. They made it look fun. It isn't easy work. As far as society goes they probably aren't high on the totem pole,  but to put in an honest days labor, day in day out, has to do wonders for quality of life. 

Better than sitting in a cubicle designing engines making it damn near impossible to change spark plugs.  My totem pole looks a bit different than the societal one. 

Besides that yesterday was normal.  Work,  dogs, dishes,  cut the front grass. There isn't much in the back to cut anymore.  

I definitely have a lot of work to do this year. A ton of landscaping in the back. Front too. Mulch, and gardens,  pull weeds. I was kinda overwhelmed thinking about it yesterday. 

I will definitely be busy for a while. Work is picking up too. It is good for me to wake up knowing I have plenty to keep me busy. I like life the best this way. 

Besides that I guess I got nothing else. Just another full day before me.  

Laterzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.          :)

xxoo.         :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.          :)

The Next Best Thing.

People have always wanted to create the next best thing. Or at least make money selling "the next best thing".  Snake oil, fad diets, vitamins, supplements. You name it. We kinda are at the mercy of the experts. Experience is a good teacher. 

Me, I say diets are dumb, unless you plan on eating like that the rest of your life. Experience tells me if you lose a lot of weight by some crash starving regimen,  you'll gain it back, once things go back to normal. 

The best diet is probably activity.  The best diet is to turn off the TV probably.  Common sense tells me food rich in nutrients is better than vitamins. A fitbit, and blood pressure machine give you good information. 

I guess people today have more information available, then say 150 years ago. Not that it does much good in the age of YouTube. 

I dummied down my life. Work,  eat, sleep.  Luckily work, and dogs,  and a house keep me very active, and keep tv time down. 

My life is a real dumbed down version of what I'd be able to do on any given day. The hours are mostly accounted for. I enjoy them too. Probably the best thing about my life is I am not looking for a better one. 

Yesterday was fine. I worked,  took the dogs, we picked up our truck. A tune up was $467, because the engineers make it a real obstacle to change spark plugs.  All the C- engineering students get hired by car companies.  Anyway, I got my summer bike out, and I am excited about that. We made a simple dinner, and watched a couple episodes of a modern family. That show is its always sunny in Philly funny. I got my workout in too, plus made my salads for 2 days. Its my new thing. Make 2 salads the day before you need 1. I am sick of making it in the mornings.  

That's about it. I got stuff to do today too. Busy is good, and busy is fun.  

I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzz.         :)

xoxo.            :)

xxoo.           :)

Byeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.           :)

Up And Down.

Springtime weather is so up and down I feel like it plays with our mood. In the winter you don't expect much sun, and it will definitely be cold,  spring we get sun sometimes,  we get warm sometimes,  we also get cold sometimes. Our moods if tied to the weather will be bipolar for sure. 

I am not sure what I would have done yesterday with nicer weather, all I did after work was listen to my book, while watching the Sox game update on my phone. I finished listening to two books yesterday.  Probably around 13 hours of listening,  then read some of my other book. I can concentrate on reading that for a while. No library books checked out to listen to, and I have 2 audible books I can listen to at my leisure. 

If it was warm and sunny,  I may have done the same,  just outdoors. Monday is back to a schedule I guess.  Work,  take the dogs,  and do other productive stuff. Workout etc...   it will be warm after work too, which should be nice.  

I see Carey Mulligan didn't win the Oscar for her role in "Promising Young Women"  I saw that movie, and I was disturbed by it. I thought she did a great job. I didn't see any of the other movies,  so I don't know shit. Promising Young Women is a movie worth watching however. I was disturbed cuz I am male,  and I know the base lust that can take over our gender, especially with drugs or alcohol involved. 

Taking advantage of a situation where a female had a little too much. In this movie there was more than just one on one stuff,  and that never held any interest for me. More disgusted with that really,  but if I got a girl alone in my younger years, and we were both liquored up,  I would definitely take that as far as I could. 

Like I said the movie was disturbing for me as a male,  because I am a male. I've definitely had less than saintly desires in me all throughout my life.  

Anyway, besides that I guess not much. Work,  eat, sleep today.  Plus read my book, it is a library book too,  so the clock ticks.    :)

Laterzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.          :)

Byeeeeeeeeee.         :)))

MWAH.           :)

Days Off Still Kinda Blow.

I got everything done i wanted yesterday. Even workout #3 for the week. The weather was on the cold side, and overcast. It might have reached 50⁰, but it didn't feel like it. Today it will not reach 50⁰  tomorrow it will be 70⁰, and like 77⁰ the day after. So a shitty weekend mostly due to the weather. Luckily I work today,  so I'll be busy. Plus I get to finish a book,  and I have another started. Had to give that one up, cuz I had 25 hours in 2 weeks to listen to. That was easy.  I almost forgot the long one was the WWII one. 

Not much going on besides that. Strange how things change. A 45⁰ day the first week of March is awesome. The last week in April it sucks. The sun would help. Overcast blows. 

I did a little research on my blog. I am a little over 2850 entries, I think on my 11th year. For this blog anyway. There were two before this one.  :)  2850 is about 7 years straight if I blogged every day.   :)  what kind of nonsense have I been writing all this time?  

I am not going back. Who cares?  More crazy to me is why I even feel like doing it. The majority of the entries are published before I get ready for work. Meaning I get up before I have to just to write it. 

I don't know if that sounds crazy to you.  It does to me. Yet here I go, day after day writing about nothing.  

There doesn't really seem to have a theme. Maybe it is just like a diary. People used to do diaries,  maybe they still do. I don't have a lock for it, but it still is kinda invisible. I guess I just do it for myself like a diary.  Like most diaries I won't go back and look, so it must be a therapeutic thing just getting shit down from head to paper. 

I'm like Anne Frank, just not interesting like a girl coming of age hiding from Germans. More like an average white guy, whose done nothing remarkable, and who has nothing remarkable to write about. Not in fear every day either.  

My blog is definitely MUST READ.      :)   hahaha.  I kid.  

Laterzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.          :)

Slept Like A Champ

I slept for just under 9 hours. That is sleep time too. Not included is the 2 hours of awake time. I was tired. I did a little cat nap on the couch before I took Hope. My muscles were a little sore from my workout too. That always makes you tired. I lost like .3 of 1 pound so basically stayed the same. On pace to get 72 miles for the week too. 

A pretty normal week I guess. Can't think of anything too crazy going on. It is kinda an exciting time as the weather warms up. 

Trees are getting their color. As I was walking Hope yesterday I noticed a change in me. A tree with white flowers held no interest for me. I've seen it all too much or maybe 50+ that stuff just doesn't inspire anymore. 

Things come to life in Spring. I've seen it a lot, but as I age maybe I have more, who cares? In me. At 50 plus you basically turn into a teenager again. Just smarter. You don't do as much stupid shit. 

Today is my day off. I did do the dishes and a load of laundry last night. I have to go shopping,  and I have some outdoor work to do. I am closer to two weeks past my 2nd Pfizer shot. Pool should be installed this week. Work is busy too,  only going to get busier. 

Financially this year should be pretty good. I have no more big expenses I can foresee. I will try and do some saving. Its my new hobby. Watching my accounts grow. Its a horrible hobby,  cuz they don't grow fast enough. They do grow though so that's good. 

I guess I really got nothing. Another day down,  and another day started. I think it should be okay.  

Laterzzzzzzz.         :)

xoxo.          :)

xxoo.          :)

Byeeeeeeeee.         :)))

MWAH.          :)

Hey It Is Friday.

At some point last year or early this year I switched from Saturday work day to Sunday. I wasn't sure how much I'd like it, but I do like it. Saturday off is better than Sunday. 

I made burgers for dinner last night, and we hardly do that anymore. I don't know why really. I guess cuz I typically don't feel like them. I don't make them as good as a restaurant for whatever reason. 

I got my workout in yesterday,  and did some shit outside. 12.99 miles yesterday. If I knew.   ;)   j/k 

The sun was out, and there was a pep in my step. I am over one week past my 2nd Pfizer shot. Just a little added security. I still social distance, and wear a mask. I still haven't been out to eat in forever. I don't even remember when. Last summer? Fall?  

We almost went out the other night, but there was a wait,  so we skipped it. I know I am probably a minority in these things, but this pandemic brought about social distancing.  Consider me a fan.  Where have you been all my life?    :)  that could just be 50 something speaking too.  

Not much going on besides that. This time next week our pool will be installed. Not for swimming obviously, but I'll be able to plan the backyard. I won't even have to dig into savings to pay for pool, and installation.  

Everything is going pretty good I guess. I have no idea what to do for dinner though.  Lisa is going out. I could pick up fish I guess. 

I have no idea.  

Next week will be warmer. I am looking forward to it. Gotta start mulching,  and watering the grass. This year should be pretty good.  

I spose.   

Laterzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.        :)

Life Never Stands Still.

Welp, I finished my 17 hour book in 3 days. Obviously I got sucked into it. Good books let you see a whole life kinda. Not the day to day, but parts throughout. 

Life keeps moving though, we do too. We are supposed to anyway.   You don't get halfway done,  and think you've already won. It is good if you can show up every day. 

Anyway, I don't know where I am going with that. I guess at some point we all try to carve out a "good" life for ourselves whatever that means.  There are no manuals for that. We are guided by our hearts, and next thing you know here we are. 

We drove by a street yesterday by my house, and all the houses were pretty gross. Small,  4 cars in the parking lot. I wonder what that's like. Yards were crappy. 

Housing is a mess. Young people have kids throwing out some important years to their lives or fucking shit up. Well we all fuck shit up in some way or another.  

There are no manuals to happily ever after. Life is probably a struggle for most. Geesh we cannot always wake up on top of the World like we'd like. 

I just do my day to day. Work,  eat, sleep. It's my little formula for happily ever after.    :)

I look at all lives compared to mine,  and I don't like them.  I like mine better.    :)

Laterzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.      :)

When Everything Aligns

After work I listened to my book awhile. You can do that when you take the dogs for a walk,  do dishes,  and start dinner. Kristin Hannah is the author's name. The book is "The Nightingale"  this author is the one who wrote the Alaska book I liked so much. She really is an incredible author. 

Anyway I am knee deep into war occupied France.  I lived there from 1941- 1945. I see how far society can fall, and I see the brutality of war far clearer than anything I've ever read/listened to before. Goes to show you fiction tells more of the truth than non fiction.  

Anyway about this time I see the Chauvin case finishing up. My phone is going crazy.  Did I sign up for alerts?   

Anyway I saw a tale of two stories. A man with the uniform of society with all the confidence that offers. Then I saw just a man. Middle age going to spend a good portion of the rest of his life in prison. A cop behind bars.  

I don't know how well a cop behind bars works. Not well I assume, especially this one.  

I did think though,  and saw rather clearly this man is not beyond forgiveness.  The things people did to survive in France during WWII are not beyond forgiveness. 

I also thought society tries to paint a picture using uniforms,  and flags,  pomp, and ceremony,  and none of that has anything to do with the truth. 

Underneath everything is just a person.  A person we don't know.  Not at all. We all hide in different things.  

Anyway both of those things aligned at the perfect time. My mind was kinda like a sponge, cuz I was really seeing life.

That's what I was thinking.  

Laterzzzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.         :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.          :)

Getting Back On Track.

I took a week off from working out last week. Not really intentionally it just happened. I got my workout in yesterday, and it wasn't bad. I felt pretty strong still all things considered. Surprisingly so. 

The excavator came yesterday too. Trashed our front yard,  which I guess is to be expected. The pool guy knows so, I assume we will be on his list soon. Maybe this week,  not sure. I listened to my book a lot yesterday. When you have two weeks to listen to 25 hours of books you get nervous. I am down to 11 hours so I am good. 

I talked to my financial guy yesterday for the annual check up. My IRA got ridiculous returns as you can expect. The regular investment that I put in money every week did okay,  just not as good. It is more conservative. He did mention I could switch a bit, but I don't want to. I like having both accounts one conservative,  and one more risky. 

We made an easy meal. We watched a jim gaffigan special on Netflix.  God, I laughed so hard. I had tears in my eyes.  Then I slept.  Slept good too. A good start to the week I guess. 

Not much else going on with me. Work should be pretty easy this week. We will have a full crew for the first time in a while. Tulip time is coming up though,  which means Memorial Day is not far behind,  so we will be plenty busy soon enough. Not to mention outdoor work. This week it is on the chilly side for the first part, so outside of taking the dogs, screw outside work.  

Basically I got nothing.  Life moves on. Nothing significant going on with me.  Another year under way. I accept life for what it is. A lot less than what we were expecting since childhood.  A lot of bad teachers.  They are all bad actually.  

Laterzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.         :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.       :)

Sunday Is A Lazy Day.

Outside of work,  I don't do a lot on Sundays. I worked a short day yesterday too, as they were working overtime. I started listening to my book,  and another one came off my hold list, so I have some listening to do. Also I checked out another Kate Morton book from the library to my nook, so I read when I got home. I officially do like my nook. I find it easier to read. You don't have to keep your nook open with your hands,  it is just a screen. You don't need the backlight either,  unless you are reading in a bad light area. You can comfortably read in a bad light area though with the light. I will probably read more frequently with it. 

It is Summer coming up though so I'll be busy with other things too. 

Not much besides that. I still am Corona virus free, and that much closer to two weeks past my 2nd shot. I saw some people not wearing masks at the store the other day. I wonder why. Just in a risk reward situation its a no brainer. Are you making a statement about your freedom?  Or are you just dumb? I go with dumb. There is absolutely nothing to gain. They weren't like the most fit people on the planet either.  

Everybody is so damn smart these days. An expert in everything. 2 years ago I  thought people looked dumb when wearing masks. Since I know not one person who even got a cold last year I am a believer in masks. 

My eyes can crunch the numbers of what my own personal research shows. Masks are pretty handy things when keeping people's spit away from you. 

Anyway, I  think I saw more shooting yesterday. Pretty crazy. What are people so mad about?  Life isn't as good as it used to be?  Life has always been a struggle.  Even the rich have to fill the hours of their day. So if you labor so you can afford your meals,  and a place to sleep, congratulations.  That's life. Laborers typically find it easier to fill the hours of their day. 

The book I am listening to is of occupied France during WWII.  Ration cards for scarce items, while the occupiers go with plenty. We are not scarce of many items at all. I do remember the great toilet paper scare not too long ago. 

Maybe people long for free time, and free time is not the key to happiness.  Wealth either,  cuz typically that leads many to more free time. 

I find myself most happy with my labor,  and a meal.  Freetime just helps add laziness.   

I spose.    

Laterzzzzzz.         :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.          :)

Byeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.       :)

A Day Well Spent.

I had my normal shit to do. I got it all done. I had to do some stuff in the back yard to prep for the excavator. It didn't take too long. I thought it might take longer. I finished reading my library book. It was really good. What an interesting story. I had no idea it would turn out as it did. There are a lot of good authors out there.   Kate Morton was the author of this book.  She happens to be pretty too. 

I made Chinese for dinner. It was good. My brown rice came out good too. I guess that's about it for the day. Nothing pressing was on my mind. I just had shit I needed to do, and I got it done. I finished the library book too. I only had 8 days left,  and you never know how much reading you can get in. Yesterday I luckily got a lot in. 

Not much going on really. I have work today,  and they might be working today so not sure what areas I can get in. I have my book to listen to, and other books to read in my nook after. That's basically about it. Not sure what to do for dinner. 

Just my boring old life, that I guess I don't find boring. That's probably why I can do this day after day. Cuz it doesn't bore me. Is it stupid?  Yes.  Does it bore me?  No.  

I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.         :)

The End Of The Week.

The week is at its end. Electrician is done, vaccine is done, and pool stuff is all set.  The grass has been cut too. I did gain .9 of 1 pound last week. Seems about right I guess, although I never really know what the scale will say. I looked at my calendar,  and the next mark is for Cinco de Mayo, so basically I got nothing going on. It is two days from my vaccine so I am that much closer to two weeks past my 2nd shot. What I was told is your body keeps making more and more antibodies during this time.  

Besides that not much. I worked yesterday. I stopped at a visitation yesterday from someone I work with. I am cold hearted so normally I could give a crap about shit like this. Too old,  and I don't really care enough about people anymore.  At this stage I've seen it too much you know?  

As the day went on, I kept thinking I think the death did affect this guy,  so I went just to say hi you know?  Sadness I can relate to.  Not that I am ever sad anymore, but I know people need to see that shit about themselves,  and deal with it too. A kinda major topic from all these years of blogging actually.  Remember way back when those 4+1 bloggers each had their day. No clue what happened to them,  and as life goes don't care all that much. That was a long time ago, and I surely am settled in with who I am.  The cold hearted selfish jerk I've become.  We can't turn our hearts into Saint's hearts.  I would have done it decades ago. 

Anyways,  I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeeee.         :)))

MWAH.         :)

Books And More Books

So, I had a few books on hold from the library. From the author of the Alaska book I listened to a bit ago. One got off hold, so I have it for two weeks. Its like a 17 hour book or something.  Yikes.  The Stand was 24 hours so not quite as long as that,  but still. The majority of books are like 7-10 hours. (Audibie ones)

So, I have to listen to that,  read my library book, Simon and Shuster just sent me an email for some $1.99-$2.99 books. I still have other books in my nook I want to read after the library book,  and I want to continue with the Canadian mystery writer series. See what I mean?  It quickly gets out of hand. 

I got my 2nd Pfizer shot yesterday. No side effects, except the night of both shots I got tired. Regardless that I can handle.  I slept good last night,  so I am ready for another day. 

I was excited to get the shot,  although I don't feel any different. Like more secure or anything. I still am not going to throw myself into a high risk situation.  It says it doesn't take full effect for 2 weeks either,  but yeah I do feel pretty good about it. 

The excavator is coming back Monday. Needs to bring a smaller machine.  They would have known if they answered their texts. Lisa asked about maneuverability, cuz you know?  back yard in city of Holland. Very little percentage of houses will you get into the back yard with a big machine.  The kid did say everything else is fine.  Monday = no big deal.  

What else?  Not much.  Glad about the vaccine. I guess the anti vaccers must all be like 5% body fat,  cuz they don't put anything in their bodies which they think may be bad for them.     :)

Another shooting spree in Indianapolis I see.  You know if everybody at that facilitiy was carrying tazers-- scratch that, guns none of that would have happened.  Nothing bad could possibly happen if everyone was carrying guns.  As the argument goes.  

Another day today. It should be okay. Things are looking up I guess. Springtime busyness is upon us. It is Friday night, but I am old so I have no need to be social.  Life is better when you are older.  Your heart loses a lot of stupid shit you want to do when you are young.   Little to nothing is important really.  Labor,  meal, sleep,  repeat. 

Laterzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.           :)

xxoo.         :)

Byeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.      :)

A Lot Going On.

So we have 2 outlets outside. One old, no ground wire,  which we use. One newer with conduit attached all the way to the box. It was attached to the fence, which we took down last year. 4x4, and outlet still there. Gfi was bad after 22 years of non use. Electrician takes 5 minutes attaching new gfi, and putting one of those new outdoor protectors over the box,  and we are all set. Oh, and by the way the excavator will be here between 7-7:30 this morning. Oh, and I get my 2nd shot today. 

Everything has fallen into place. On the day of my 2nd shot I feel good. Ya kinda worry about getting covid between shots. 

So today is going to be a good day. I am oddly excited about getting the 2nd shot. Just that bit of security I guess. You wonder about those bar hopping anti vaccers. 

Still I'll be the same. I'll wear a mask. Its done me good so far. Not even a cold this year. Has anyone got the flu this year?  

I think the high risk people for covid are the younger people,  and the lonely. Both with the need to socialize. I am not young,  and have no need to socialize.  

Upon me now like a pile of bricks is outside work. I have to start mulching,  and weeding,  once the pool is up figure out garden areas. 

I like labor though. I like outdoor labor too. You feel like you are accomplishing things. Plus a little labor in the yard day after day does wonders. Its kinda like the dogs walk most days. Day after day you just add miles on your legs. It doesn't seem like much, but it is. Just like my daily salads I try to eat, and bowl of berries. Day after day that shit adds up. Vices the same too, but to a negative effect. 

The formula is keep the vices low,  and the good stuff high. Seems simple, but it may take a little programming.  Our bodies do like a good vice.     :)

Anyways, I spose.  What a great day today will be.  2nd shot,  and excavator.  Fun fun.  

Laterzzzzzzz.         :)

xoxo.          :)

xxoo.          :)

Byeeeeeee.         :)))

MWAH.         :)

One More Day.

One more day til I get my 2nd Pfizer shot. Michigan is getting hit again. Why I don't know. I saw the bar down the street from me had a lot of cars this past weekend. Maybe people feeling the need to be sociable. People still going out for meals. None of which tempts me. 

Last night I made a simple meal,  and read my book. That was fine by me. Lisa went out with work friends for dinner,  but she is already vaccinated,  plus she doesn't live in a high risk way anyway.  I still don't know why Michigan is so bad.  Its not like other States have people way different than us. Just one of those anomalies I guess. 

Not much else. The book I am reading is good. I didn't want to put it down last night. I started listening to another book too. It started off good. Yesterday was a typical day. 12+miies, and approaching 30,000 steps.  I didn't do anything after work either, except take the dogs and read.  Didn't even turn on the TV, but that's not unusual. A good book is aiways > TV.  

Yeah, not much going on with me, and not a lot on my mind. Blogging is starting to seem stupid too, if nothing is on my mind. I could be reading my book or doing dishes now. Which I think I'll do dishes.   

Laterzzzzzzz.   

Lucky Monday.

We got out of work an hour early,  which was perfect. I was able to take my dad shopping,  and myself. I still was able to take the dogs,  and I cut the front grass. I'll do the back today. My trimmer started up on the first try. What???  So I trimmed the front too, and sat outside in the sun for a bit. 

Lisa was finishing helping a friend move,  so I made salmon and baked potatoes for dinner. My watch finally came,  and it says I fell asleep at 6:38 PM.   :)  I have been falling asleep early. 

Not much besides that. Yeah there really isn't much on my mind at all. I guess just like that outside work started. The days will all of a sudden get busy. That's fine by me I guess. 

I don't have any goals for the summer. At the end of winter there is always thoughts of all the things we will do in Summer, but Summer is busy.  Outside work takes up time.  There still is work,  and dogs. Dinner still needs to be made, and cleaning inside still needs to happen. 

I don't know why we think we will do so much in Summer. At some point I'll get a pool installed.  I am going to look for someone else though. I have no idea about the current guy. He came recommended by the pool place. Why I don't know. Between him and the excavator they seem pretty undependable. Text saying they want to come today,  yet never text back when you ask for a time,  and actually don't show up. Don't call like 4 days later already. 

Its in Lisa's court now though. I mean if they are busy schedule it like a month out right?  Why did I have to be in such a hurry to pull the permit if they are in no hurry to do the job. I may do the bbb complaint thing.  All they have to do is communicate. Texting, and throwing your phone in the sock drawer is not communicating.  

Oh well.  Kind of annoying though. 

I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.       :)

Kinda Got Sucked In.

I bet you I listened to my books for like 13 hours yesterday. I finished the 2nd in a series from the Canadian writer. I'll probably have to use a credit to get the 3rd. It is really good. My next one I bought from Audible daily deal for like $3. Its okay. The author has quite a naive outlook on life, but the characters are being developed fine albeit not realistic in any way shape or form. Still I want to see how it comes out. I won't get any more books from this author after however. 

After work,  I did get all the dishes done, laundry,  finished and folded. Things you can't get done while reading. You can get done while listening to a book though. 

I did go to bed early. I feel pretty good today. A good night sleep. Thursday I get my 2nd Pfizer shot,  so that's good. Not that it will change my lifestyle any. I'll still be a homebody. I don't miss going out to do things that people do whatever that is. Concerts, bars, sports games, travel. Whatever. I don't need it. Its not important to me.  The end of the day I have a meal,  and then sleep. You thought life was supposed to be more I guess. We all did. It isn't.  

I am in a pretty good routine with my life. It's easy,  yet very active. I can save a good amount of money,  but not as fast as I'd like, cuz that's how those things go. 

There are no changes I need to make me happier. I don't need more income, or change my jobs. I can do this the next 15 + years. I don't need to reinvent myself. 

Anyways, I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.        :)

I Had My Lazy Day.

I did it.  I had a lazy day. I probably didn't even walk 1000 steps. I wouldn't know for sure, cuz I still don't have my replacement watch. I finished a book on my nook,  and figured out how to get library books on my nook. So, the library book I was reading I just checked out as an ebook, and transferred it to my nook. For the record,  I imagine the Kindle is easier to figure out, but still once you figure it out it is easy. 

I drove by a brewery by my house, and there were a LOT of cars. People congregating inside.  That's about the last thing I'd want to do. Probably even before covid. Our older selves know so much more than our younger selves. I guess that's the saying. "Youth is wasted on the young."  

I know not everyone is like me. Some people like to go out to eat a lot. It is expensive though. It seems like life is about a lot of things,  but really we just labor so we can have a good dinner. That's what the days boil down to. Dinner, and then sleep. 

People do spend a lot of time watching TV, which leads to mental problems later in life, in my opinion.  Video games too, which just leads to obesity problems as far as I can tell. The tv does the same. 

Reading probably helps keep you mentally sharp, but once again there is no activity tied to it. My jobs keep me active, and I am really lucky I fell into these.  It keeps me active just by default.  

Yesterday I wasn't though. No laundry,  no shopping, no dishes,  no working out, no dog walks.  It was pretty awesome.  I don't feel guilty either. I can't do it every week, but yesterday was fine. 

Today,  I have a book to listen to, and another to read after work. The day should be fine.  

I spose.   

Laterzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.         :)

Byeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.         :)

I Don't Know How.

I lost a pound last week. I don't know how. I didn't eat a lot,  but I didn't eat a little either. I have no idea my steps,  but I don't think I was crazy busy. I would have guessed I gained a pound not lost it. I guess you can never really tell. I do remember being tired in the mornings.  Last night I went to bed at 7:00 PM, cuz my eyes were not going to stay open. 

I have no idea when my pool will get installed. I have no idea what they are doing. Yesterday I got a text from the excavator. Like at 7:00 AM or something wanting to do it today. Asked if I would be around. I called him, no answer and left a voice mail. Texted him too. Told him I am at work, but work is 2 minutes from my house. I can meet him, just give me a time.  Crickets...  

That's how it goes. These guys must install pools for only retired people. They'll text you in the morning during the week asking if you'll be around. Well fuck. Most people work. Can't you just give us a date,  and we will be there.  Between the excavator,  and the installer I think they wake up, shoot out texts,  and put their phone in the sock drawer til the next morning, cuz they never answer the phone, respond to emails or texts. I get it Spring is busy, but man. I want to find someone else to do it already.  I'll leave it to my wife to deal with this horseshit.  They can even tell us they are busy, and they only have certain windows to fit us in, but they don't communicate at all. 

I feel my wife or I get a text, but why they bother is anyone's guess. Their phone is stuck in the sock drawer right after. 

Anyway, I like my nook. For me it is a good way to read. It's light,  you don't need a bookmark, and the lighting is always good. 

It's my day off today. I felt I slept good. Right now I am just going to read a bit. I have my meeting at 10:00. I wouldn't mind being lazy today.   :)

I spose.   

Laterzzzzzzz.      :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.       :)

Hard To Get Up Again.

It was hard for me to get up again. I don't think I stayed up late. No watch I have no idea. Now not having the watch is annoying. 

I bought an eReader yesterday. I was just going to get a Kindle. In my mind I kinda wanted to check out a nook, but best buy was easier to get to. They were out, so I went to Barnes and Noble. I got a nook. I can still read library books with it, so I am happy with the purchase. 

Besides that not much. We did dinner, I watched the Sox for a bit, and went to bed. 

A pretty uneventful day. The warm weather is gone for a bit. Should be more seasonable for the next bit, which is fine with me. Seasonable this time of year is still pretty good. Light jacket weather. 

Tomorrow I have off, and I am not going to do a lot. I have a work meeting with my 2nd job, which won't take much time. I'll try to get some day off stuff done today. I don't think work should be too busy today. Enough to keep me busy. I'm gonna drive and go to Sam's after.  

That's about it. Not much going on obviously.  

Laterzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.       :)

Byeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.       :)

A Summer Day.

It was like 75⁰ yesterday. We were able to skate out of work a little early. I was originally going to take my Dad to the bank,  and get a haircut,  but I said fuck that. Too nice to do stupid car riding shit. Especially since it is supposed to rain today. 

I ended up taking the dogs. I brought my lawnmower to the front. It started on the first pull. Siphoned the gas out of the snowblower,  and ran it dry. To store it, I put a little seafoam in the tank. 

Then I sat outside for a bit. I needed a baguette,  cuz I was making prime dip sandwiches with my leftover prime rib. I decided to get my haircut too while I was there.  

Basically I got a lot of little shit done that has been creeping up on me. My hair was ridiculous.  What if my lawnmower doesn't start?  I took the air conditioner cover off too. I still forgot to bring my summer bike up. I am driving today though so it doesn't matter. 

I slept good last night I felt. Of course I have no idea how long, what time I went to bed,  and all that stuff. Deep, REM, and light sleeping either. 

I can live without the information I guess, but I like having it.  My fitbit I guess will be coming Friday or Saturday. I must have misread a message. 

So, what else?  Not much I guess.  I feel at peace getting my shit done yesterday.  I got my workout in too yesterday. It was surprisingly easier than I thought it would be. Vitamin D?  That workout is sooooo important,  and not necessarily something I ever really want to do. 

On my pandora there was a Shania Twain song playing,  and there was a picture of one of her albums.  Her with a top that didn't cover her abdomen. I wondered what it was like to be her at that time. Definitely one of the hottest females on the planet. Kinda like Bon Jovi in the 80s.  How does that not lead to happily ever after right?  

Shania's story is crazy.  You should check it out. It will blow your mind what happened to her and her husband. I'll just say her best friend, and her husband ended up together.   :)   come on ffs.  Its Shania Twain. The dude was the luckiest guy in the World right?  

Us guys are strange creatures. Remember when I saw that one lady who was getting a small addition put on her house,  and I couldn't tell why they were doing it the way they were. I take the dogs almost every day that route, so I could see the progress. 

Anyway she was driving by her house, and gave me a smile,  and I was like who in the heck is that hot af lady?  I had a crush on her for a couple days remember?  What if shit like that happens to people every day?   

You know?  None of us know that shit about anyone else. Life is a lot different than what we would have you see. 

It's the invisible shit.  

Anyways I spose. 

Laterzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.         :)

Byeeeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.        :)

The Next Stimulus.

I checked my bank today,  and deposited in it was a cool $2800 more thanks to my Federal Deposit, and thanks for last year's unemployment being tax free. I still get $800 more from the State too. 

I took my dad to the doctor. He's doing fine for 86 years old. Heart is good, blood pressure was fine. Like I said he doesn't drink or smoke. He weighs over 200 pounds which isn't good obviously.  He's shorter than me.  

The doc did tell him he needs to exercise, told him about evergreen commons the old people workout place. The first place I took him. What can you do?  

Remember the route he took. Getting kicked out of bars for stalking younger women basically.  Then the heroin addict money giving fiasco, in which I kicked him out, and he came back. Back to the heroin diaries,  til he no longer has a license.  

The shit we do has consequences.  I ain't no fucking saint, that's for sure. I am comfortable with myself. Confident too. Also I am not that person who treats wait staff like shit.  That's my dad. We all hate those people.  In some circles my dad thinks he is the smartest person in the room. We all know he's the dumbest,  and you end up just watching a fool in his ways. 

Those with an inflated view of their self worth,  can really be annoying.  

Anyway, I am just doing my day to day. Luckily my day to day has work,  and income involved.  I remain busy.  I am always kinda on you know?  It is hard to turn off.  It would be hard for me to relax with too many days off, cuz it is hard to turn me off. 

I like it this way though. I slept good last night. Woke up right before my alarm.  When I got up to pee I didn't check the Sox game. That's important when they are on the West Coast.  Those late games can be brutal to my sleep if I become involved.  Mostly cuz they are still being played.  Central and East Coast games the games are over when I wake up to pee.  

The pool got delivered yesterday.  A lot of pieces.  No clue when it will get installed.  The people are busy I presume.  My part is taken care of. Just the electrician to gfi my outdoor outlets.  

It is warm outside so we will be cutting grass before we know it. Life is busy early Spring. Maybe cuz that stupid pool, plus my dad's bullshit. 

I think life is just busy. Too busy to come out of it as a Saint. You are just going to fail shit. That's for sure.  

Anyway, I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.         :)

Byeeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.        :)

Hard Getting Up.

I was tired, and went to bed super early last night. I also wanted to read my new kindle book, cuz the story has me hooked. It's a thriller,  and i want to know what happens. My eyes didn't stay open long though. Of course I woke up later,  and checked the Sox which kills my ability to sleep right after. 

Coffee helps. Anyway I could easily stay in bed and sleep another hour. I haven't done that though since the blogging streak started. I guess if I am good at one thing it is getting up before I have to. Its pretty much the only time I ever blogged all this time. Except days off of course. 

I took the dogs yesterday after work, but I didn't really want to. I wanted to nap, but I am a bad napper. It was fine, I listened to my Canadian writer's book. The 2nd one is good too. I did want to do dishes, but was too tired. I was too tired to make dinner too, so I had Lisa pick up KFC.  I wanted to get a haircut too, but that was out of the question. Maybe one of those low energy weeks. 

My fitbit should be coming tomorrow. I did miss it yesterday. For one I think it was a big step day, and also the night watch function. Not to mention tracking sleep and stuff. I am excited about this kindle stuff. I akways hear how people love the feel of books. Especially my wife,  but I guess I am not that way. I just want a story. The light thing is pretty sweet too. 

Besides that not much. I have to take my dad to his doctor appointment,  and the pool gets delivered today. After next week a lot of little shit will be taken care of. Electrician,  and my 2nd shot. Spring and Summer are busy times. Best if I do them with high energy. 

I spose.  I really have nothing.  

Laterzzzzzzz.         :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.         :)

Byeeeeeee.      :)))

MWAH.         :)

That Is A Sunday In The Books.

Good morning. How's it going?  Me, I am fine. I listened to the book from the new for me author. It ended up being pretty good. I got the 2nd in the series. It is a Canadian mystery writer. There was a death, and it could have been about anyone who did it. In the end the person who did it, I didn't think would be the one. 

I also read my other book I didn't finish last week. I woke up early this morning. I saw with Amazon prime I get a free Kindle book each month. So I downloaded the Kindle app, and got a free book. You know what is nice about a Kindle book?  You don't have to worry about lighting.  I think I am a fan. Plus I can get Kindle addition books from the library. 

It does feel weird not having my fitbit. Just waiting for my new one to arrive. Not that weird though. I think if I didn't have one I'd be fine with it, but then again I am kinda a data nerd  I think. I like the information I get from it. 

The next two weeks will be busy. Haircuts,  pool gets delivered tomorrow,  my dad's doctor's appointment is tomorrow,  my 2nd shot is coming up, pool installed sometime,  electrician coming. There still is work to do, and books to consume. I did watch a few episodes of modern family yesterday. That show is funny. I definitely had some LOL moments.  

Yesterday was pretty normal I guess. Now I got some kind of reading bug in me. The weather should be warm for a few days. Dogs, and dinners.  

Today, I have work. We are covering a vacation for the 2nd week, so it could be a busy week. Then it will be tulip time coming up, but there probably isn't a tulip time. 

Covid is ramping up at the same time shots are too. 

I have a feeling people aren't doing social distancing so good. 

Whatever,  I can only do what's good for me. I am a good social distancer I feel. 

Anyway, I spose. 

Laterzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.          :)

xxoo.         :)

Byeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.        :)

Another Sleep In.

I slept in today, cuz I have an easy day of a work. I could have got up at my regular time, but I have no need to get home in a hurry. 

Yesterday my fitbit took a shit. Kept losing battery power. Tried the quick fixes, and then contacted customer support. Through Twitter direct message if you can believe it. They asked a couple questions. They then filed for a replacement. New one got sent out yesterday. That was easy. 

Besides that not much. I shopped took Hope,  listened to a few true crime podcasts.  There was a 2 part one about Scott,  and Laci Peterson. I remember that being in the news every day for some reason. I never paid attention to it. Pretty interesting story. I can't say I am 100% he did it. 

I wonder how many missing people never get found?  They did find Laci, and her probably unborn baby in the drink. Scott may have done it, but there isn't much proof,  except he was a scumbag. 

Anyway, I have a book to listen to. Its a new for me author with a series. If its good, I may have a few more to listen to. Besides that not much. I made prime rib yesterday. Today, I don't cook. Days off kinda suck. If I had today off I would read my book. Instead I will work,  and listen to a book. Money is a good thing to make. 

I am one day closer to my 2nd Pfizer shot. I know there is a certain age where people like to go to bars and stuff. I am glad that isn't me. I don't even really go out go eat.  I am a safe covid person. Being married probably helps. I have a house, and we can make enjoyable dinners at home for a fraction of the cost. 

Anyway, today is a day. It should be okay.  

Laterzzzzzzz.         :)

xoxo.       :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.         :)

An Easy Weekend.

First off its kinda a holiday weekend. I was assuming a regular work weekend. I could have had it off, but I will work an abbreviated day tomorrow. Like maybe 5 hours. I'll sleep in too.  :)

My wife got the Johnson and Johnson vaccine yesterday. She did get couple side effects,  but that's how her system operates.  She would catch every side effect. I have my 2nd shot coming in 1-1/2 weeks. Only my dad won't be vaccinated.  Guess I better get him signed up. Old people.  >: /

So, an easy weekend. I don't even have a lot to do. A little laundry,  a little shopping, and that's about it. I'll probably winterize my snowblower,  and take the lawnmower out. Winterize means siphon gas from snowblower to lawnmower. Then run her dry. I should take the lawnmower in next week. 

I felt really good Lisa got the vaccine. We will still play it safe cuz why not?  I actually really really like being socially distant.  Even antisocial.    :)  

Maybe this is what makes me be that way. If I have anything to say, I can say it right here. An outlet you know?  It doesn't matter if no one reads it cuz who cares?  I still do it. What a weird and strange thing to do huh?  As all things it doesn't do anything.  I haven't played chess in forever,  but this thing I still do.  We do as our heart dictates I guess. 

Speaking of I have less than two months til I have blogged every day for one full year. In no way was that ever a goal of mine. I think in February I thought I bet if I blog for two more months I'd hit a year. I did some research, and it was 4 months.  Gahhhhh!   That seemed like a lot, and yet here we are now less than 2 months left. 

I did gain a half pound last week. 166. Also I will probably fall shy of 72 miles by a bit. Probably all the errands and stuff from early in the week. 

Today,  I am well rested, and feel pretty good. It should be a good day. I think the weather is supposed to be good too. 

I spose.  

Laterzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.        :)

Byeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.         :)

Is This How Summer Goes?

I guess I already don't remember last year. We worked late yesterday. After I took the dogs it was close to 4:00 already. Time go start dinner. Imagine if I had to run the sprinkler,  water the garden etc...  What would I do for dinner?  You look forward to Summer,  but it is busy. Every day. Once again I was approaching 30,000 and 13. 

Busy is good, I like busy. Makes for a good day, but sometimes I wonder why I get so excited for it.  :)  

Anyway, not much besides that. Just doing this life thing. Nothing spectacular in the least. Work, eat, sleep. They invested a good amount of the $5000 I put into my IRA yesterday. 48 shares of such and such. 62 shares of this, and 27 shares of that.  I do not look past that. It's neat I guess looking at shares accumulate,  but I do absolutely no studying of where its going. Its why I have people do it for me. My other account is the same way. I originally gave them a lump sum plus $100 every week til the pandemic started.  I didn't do nothing for a while,  and now I give them $75 each week. At my age time flies,  so it adds up. I also put designated amounts into savings accounts too each week. I definitely am saving. 

I guess that's how the chasing after wind goes. You can just keep doing it. You'll never want to end. Will I ever really want to retire,  and give up that income?  People do it,  and they do it happily I guess. My body stays active, and I work out. I should be able to work at a high level into my early 70s.  

People who carry excess weight will struggle with that. So many mistakes are made after high school. God we play sports and stuff for so long. Burning calories like a machine,  and then it all stops. I don't think you realize it in your 40s too much. 50 is like the health year. They start testing you for all kindsa stuff. 

I am lucky I guess. I've been at a good weight all in my 50s.  My jobs keep me active. I changed my diet a bit to be more heart healthy. I am 54, and I feel like my legs can take me anywhere. I lift my body weight a lot with different exercises, so I don't get a lot of aches and pains. Busy is good for your health. 

My running is probably done, but I still am active, and I still get miles in. Dogs are good for that.  For me anyway. Dogs never don't want to go for a walk. Its their highlight, so a little added motivation for me to get more miles, and steps. 

50 plus is different. You start thinking of the end game. Every day you kinda gotta wonder if there is some invisible thing inside trying to reduce your days.   :)  I have no regrets of my past really. I am 54 like I said. My body can do whatever I ask of it. It bends good,  lifts good,  and my legs can take me for miles.  Nothing spectacular. Spectacular is a thing we need to come to terms with. We aren't,  and we never were. 

Anyway, I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzz.        :)

xoxo.        :)

xxoo.      :)

Byeeeeeee.       :)))

MWAH.       :)

Everything Is Settled

I got everything about my dad I could find to the doctor's office.  He doesn't trust me, so he wanted to read everything I gave the doctor. He felt I was working behind him. Leaving him in the dark or something.  I showed him all the papers we started filling out, but couldn't finish, cuz of missing information. I got a release medical information from the doctor's name on his prescriptions.  Also a copy of his humana card. That's it. No secret papers filled out to throw him in a dungeon somewhere. Its done. Let the chips fall where they may. 

Also the electrician is coming the 14th. Excavator soon. Grown up activities,  all clear. 

I took the dogs, got my workout in, did a load of laundry, and made dinner.  Shake~n~Bake porkchops. Pretty good if I say so myself. Did dishes too. We watched a couple episodes of Modern Famiiy, and I crashed. I think today I might take my dad and myself to get a haircut. 

I am two weeks out from my second vaccine. I guess all is going pretty good. Staying busy, financially things are fine. My little tax windfall is pretty sweet.  Baseball starts today. How will the Sox do?  They'll be good no doubt barring more injuries.  LaRussa is the manager.  It should be a fun year. If Yoan Mocado comes back like 2 years ago look out. The offense should be pretty ridiculous. Pitching should be ridiculous too. It is a scary team one would imagine. Everybody is aiways hyped up about their team opening day.  April 1.  The start of the good season. Spring,  Summer,  and Fall. 

I guess that means cutting the grass, watering the grass, garden,  mulch, etc...   I guess even busier days. Dinners still have to be made,  and regular stuff like that. Work will get busier too. 

I don't have any goals this year. Just more of the same. Work, save money,  be busy. That's about it. No need to dig into my bucket list, cuz that sucker is empty.  Just continue doing what I do I guess. It isn't much.  :)

It's a pretty good easy life. One that keeps me pretty busy. The good thing about that is I can eat pretty much what I want when I want. My weight doesn't fluctuate much at all. I still do my big salad almost every day, and a bowl of berries. The salad adds veggies, cuz I think that's one thing everyone can use more of. Berries,  cuz they are a pretty miraculous health food. I do citrus and other stuff too. 

I spose.  

Laterzzzzzzz.       :)

xoxo.         :)

xxoo.          :)

Byeeeeeeeeeee.        :)))

MWAH.          :)