I expect today will turn out to be just as exciting as any other. So buckle your seat belts! Sure.
This morning was none to exciting. Every weekday work morning is the same. Almost exactly. Right down to when I brush my teeth. I am aware people look for excitement or humor or god knows what when they read this but that’s not the norm. I really don’t know anyone who operates off habit, esp in the morning. It makes life easier.
I left the house much earlier than usual. At least an hour. I don’t know why. I have no appointments at work. I stopped at the bakery and had a piece of coffee cake but no coffee. Living on the edge. The coffee cake was rhubarb and I really love rhubarb. So I think this was a very exciting turn.
Off to work. Only not. I stopped at Tremont School to talk to Emily. I had received an invitation to an event at a local restaurant/wine&liquor purveyor. A new brewery in Napa was having an open house there to show off their wares, along with food and cocktails. I thought this would be fun. Marika decided, this morning, she was in. She called me during coffee cake. I had to go ask Emily. So I did. Turns out, since it’s a Thursday evening for the party, she won’t go. It’s a school night. Now, I think that’s a parents excuse for a kid. I think the teacher can go out and get liquored up any night. Obviously not Emily. So, I left school. I bought two tickets for the kid and I. No wife. Marika and I will have fun.
Ok. Now, off to work. Only not. I went to the post office for the first time since I left in June to check out PO Box. It was empty. Which means it WAS full and they pulled it all out. So up to the counter and got my stuff. There were of course the weekly ad mailers (8 weeks worth) and not much else. Not much except for my google payment cards. They pay me to look over my shoulder on device searches. They pay ME. No shit. $106 in cash cards. Usually runs to $60 per month. Easy money. Pays for gas or a dinner out. Fun money.
You’re thinking gonto work already. Why? First trip to the bank next. Had to cash my royalty check I received yesterday. Everybody sends me a little tribute. What next? A long, quiet, comfy ride to work. Errands must end eventually.
Work was quiet today. Cara is in jury duty and she is the talker in the office. When she is out it’s quiet as a morgue in here.
I had no appointments today. I actually was very directed today and my floor next to my desk is clean. And the desk itself is near clean too. I’m excited. Maybe tomorrow I can be back to pre trip levels. I’m not going to be in on Friday so it’s my only chance this week.
Tomorrow night Marika and I will be driving to Visalia to visit Dad/grandpa. And coming back Saturday. I am making meatloaf tonight for dinner and making an extra to take to him. Seems a fine idea.
Back to office. It’s cleaning up. I am actually looking to pick up more work soon. I have some new clients and I have the 9/15 tax deadline to finish as well. I have ten returns waiting for me in Stockton to pick up.
Left the office at 3pm. Just because. I felt like going home. No stops. Got to Vacaville so early I was able to enjoy the afternoon traffic. I have to remember which exit to take at that time of day. Insane.
Got home. Let the idiot dogs out. Got the mail. Relaxed for a while. Nothing new. Decided to finish he blog to current. I hate to disappoint people. Been sitting with the annoying black cat for the last half hour. Anyone want a cat? I am hoping Emily will be home by 615. It’s back to school night and she didn’t go all out as is her habit. Wow. Leopard can change her spots.
I am gonna go de-poop the back yard. Always fun and smelly. Yay. Then I guess start dinner.
By start dinner I mean mix the burger and sausage together in a large bowl. Emily is in charge of all things meatloaf. When she gets home from back to school night she can spice it. I chopped some broccoli up for a veggie. I work hard.
I have been sitting around texting, internet searches, etc. I am using find friends to track Emily. She ended up home at about 645. And she spiced the meatloaf and it’s in the oven right now. I am hungry and tired of waiting here at 740. Watching Wheel on the Telly is not making things better.
So it’s back to sit around. Only difference is TV is on. Emily can’t be home without the TV on. I personally believe life is better without the noisy picture box.
Meatloaf took over an hour. By which time we were both starving. I love meatloaf. I really love meatloaf sandwiches. They are absolutely the bomb. Have loved them since I was a kid. Probably why I love hamburgers.
We are doing what you would expect after dinner. Watching TV. I do like the show but I have been packing my bag and getting ready for tomorrow while Emily snores. That’s fun. And at times hilarious. But at least soon enough I get to go to bed and read a book. I like books. They make no noise except inside my head. Which is already noisy, but the book noise will drown it out.
Time for sleep. Got lots to do tomorrow