Today is Beautiful

Managed to get up 15 minutes early today. I should be able to get to my workout started before 8. That helps me get moving.

I did something today, out of necessity, that I have never done before. I poured four single shot espressos instead of two doubles. I know, does not sound earth shattering, but when I say never I mean I have never done that. Since I got the espresso machine 23 years ago. And I use it every day. As mentioned yesterday, the filter basket blew out on the double. So I was forced into this. It’s a real pain. New amounts of ground coffee, new amount of water, hope it’s perfect as always. Lately with grounds in it not so good. Well, turns out I’m just good at it. I managed to coax very good coffee out of it. So we each got two singles in our morning addiction. Tastes fantastic when the basket keeps the grounds out of the cup. I still want my double back, it’s easier by far.

I have to go back to the bank today, old one, and get the money they are holding. Then need still to get the balance of the entities accounts open. I am limping along here with only parts open and working. What a pain. I hate my old bank. Hate them. Truly no love.

Still need to call my espresso machine repair guy. He never returned my call. Valued, and long time customer that I am, he did not call. I hope he has a good excuse. Just one more little thing I need to fix so that the next thing can come along to fix. Don’t want this crap to build up.

Ok, turns out he did call. And brought a double basket to my office. He does still love me!! All the love back buddy.

I made it to my old bank and got a check from them. Which I took to my new bank. I am still working on getting all the accounts open. Soon I hope. Still a major pain. Have I mentioned how much I hate my old bank? Prob not often enough.

I had to go downtown to drop off some docs. It is as really an easy trip. Found parking quickly. Even close to where I was going. And people say traffic sucks downtown. I went to the 25th floor of he Union Bank building. It’s a clear sunny day so I could see for miles. All over Sacramento. It was a little treat in a boring day. I remember back when I worked just up the street, 30 years ago. The building across he street was being torn down 28 stories. Sometimes I would stand in the window for half an hour just to watch pieces fall off. Tremendous fun. Way more fun than work.

Back to the office. I realize when I got there I was missing something important. My 1/2 gallon water bottle. I was sitting and realized I was very thirsty. Then no bottle. I am an idiot. Of course, you can find water everywhere. But the office sink water is really sketch. So I figured I would go dry and just soak it up when I get home.

Sadly the rest of the day was all work. Still trying to clean off my desk. I did manage to clear a little of the detritus. The flotsam and jetsam of big city accounting. All crap. But its my crap.

Before I left for the night I decided to return my messages. I called all 5 and scheduled all 5 for tax appointments. Surprising how early these people show up. I doubt any of these people are completely ready to go. But I will meet with them.

Headed home next. It is Tuesday so I headed to the carniceria for the usual. And I was not disappointed. I arrived and was greeted by one of the workers with a friendly “we’re out of Chile verde”. She was just screwing with me. But the other gal says “we’re out of Chile replenish”. She was not kidding. She knew I would order it. Last week she had eaten the last one right before I got there. I can’t catch a break.

Dinner was still awesome. Taco Tuesday is the best night of the week.

Next up take out the garbage. For a change, it was two half full cans. Easy peasy. With the move coming up we usually have three full cans.

Now back to semi bad TV. Emily likes the show, I don’t. Hence the semi bad. But its her turn to watch this fine show.

Now time for bed. I hope. We are still sitting downstairs. If lucky, at commercial break, we can go to bed. Please.