End of Week

Thursday. Forget about it. Not much going on. And it’s friday and I have forgotten. So fegedaboutit.

Friday. Thrilling. I slept well but had to get up and workout. I will admit today’s workout really kicked my ass. I’m still beat after dinner. An all day hurt.

Drove to tire shop. First thing. They had been unable to get my weird sized tire yesterday. But, today I am complete. And it looks gods and drives much better with no donut on it.

Went to work. Arrived about 115. Worked awhile. Then, good god, a visitor. With $$$$. Which he gave to me. I love cash payments on a Friday. Makes for an excellent weekend.

So here’s a conundrum. I got a call from home, I had received a mystery box in the mail. Very “sketch” accdg to Marika. She sent a picture and it was all done up with duct tape. Had a clear return address and name from someone I never met. Strange. Marika thought it was a bomb. I googled the address and name and the returnee was an author and traveler. Still, could be bs. I tried to find contact info on the name to no avail. Called around my family. No one knew. Then, out of the blue, Marika remembered grandpa was sending me a gift. I called him. And he had this guy, Richard Bangs, send some travel dvds. Yes, his real name is Dick Bangs. Problem solved. I was able to open it when I got home. No bomb.

I also received a personal box from friend Cissie. But I knew this was coming and she does not use duct tape. I saved opening that box for home.

I left work round 6. Did a little extra work and waited for traffic to clear. Only an hour to get home.

Ahh, home. Opened THE box. No bombs. Half dozen travel dvds and a book by Mr Bangs. Looks cool. Will have to find a DVD player.

Next up, box from Cissie. I knew this one was coming and have been excited to get it. So, what was in the box? Cissie made apple handpies and apple crisp (a large tray!) there were some Madeline’s and other cookies. Also some sleep pillows with lavender. Cissie likes us. I also have a souvenir from our recent travels to send her. Not as nice as her package. Now I feel bad.

We decided to go out to Thai food. Thai is Emily’s fave and we have not hit any Thai place since getting to Auburn, over five months, which would be a new Emily record. So we headed to old town and caught the place right before they closed. Too bad for them. Nice place, friendly staff, 32oz Thai ice coffee for only $3. Winner. And, surprise, they make the food spicy Thai hot on request and not white guy hot. Most Thai restaurants are afraid of burning the weak white people. And, the server brought a pitcher of water to the table without being asked. Nice place.

Back home. Ate some apple desserts. By some, I mean a handpie and a serving of apple crisp. They aren’t gonna eat themselves you know. I have to help. And, as usual, they were awesome. I expect she will send more during blackberry season (hint).

Next up, bedtime. It’s actually quite late. And I need beauty sleep.