365 Days and Counting

Walk and swim went fine. I went to the Fashion Mall to see ALADDIN.   I didn't expect much and I did enjoy it though a little too much singing in obvious spots.  However, the big numbers were super.  No much else.  I got some more reading done and will need to finish the book Friday.

Walk and swim went okay.  Trash pick up went just fine. Did my Costco run but after picking up a couple of hotdogs and talking with Cindy, I decided to go see Aladdin  another day (I'm not egging to see it in the first place). I did get my copy of Captain Marvel , which I watched along with all the extras.  It was great!

Got my walk and swim in.  Legs and knees are bothering me just a little bit when I try to jog.  What the hell? At least the water temp at the gym was back to wonderful. Jose is off so I picked up all the Monday trash that was out there.  Filled an entire dumpster.  It should help for tomorrow's regular trash day. Had some Taco Bell for lunch.  I find that with my snacking I'm only eating two meals per day.  Breakfast and a late lunch.  Sleeping at 6 PM, waking up at 10 PM, and then sleeping until 2 AM is getting easier and easier.  I like it.

No walk or swim.  Raining and Memorial Day. Yesterday, aside from the swim, I never left the house!

No walk but I did do my swim.  Sunday mornings are the best as it's the only day off for the cleaning crew.  The water wasn't as warm as usual, but it was okay. I had to hang around the park today because I was to show a new resident the home she was interested in, which is just across the street from me.  That took about an hour.  That was pretty much all I did. Crazy how these days just fly by as I'm making an art out of doing basically nothing.  This isn't anything to brag about and I will need to make changes June 1...and I will. 

Got in my walk and swim today.  Swim felt extra good.  They keep the pool temp so perfect for me. Turned in my time card and was asked to meet a potential resident to show the park tomorrow. I went to see Booksmart  at the Mission Valley Center theaters.  It was good. Went to Papa's who fed me pasta and then I hooked up the battery to the Buick but it still had to be jumped.  I then got the tires filled and also filled up the coolant.  I then got it washed so now the car is ready for Tracy to pick it up.  It's hard to believe that this car is 40 years old.  Wow! Easy day.

No walk or swim today.  I have what appears to be my annual cold coming on.  Hopefully not, but we will see.  I went to see John Wick 3  via the Trolley at Fashion Valley.  It was exactly what one would expect.  Ridiculous body count as John Wick seems indestructible.  But it's good popcorn fodder.  Not much else.  On the trolley at the end some dude reeking of weed got on and started talking to himself.  I moved elsewhere.  I realize this is always going to be a possible situation on massive transit.  It just made remember that there is a segment of our population of these people who are lost and have no desire to be anything else but selfish and dependent on others.  You just deal with it.  It's probable the cold talking, but I'm a bit depressed today.

Got in my walk this morning; however, I tried to jog a bit and my left knee immediately began to ache a little bit.  I have no clue what is going on here.  The swim went just fine thought I was bit more tired than usual.  Trash pick up went just fine and was very lucky to have missed any rain.  I did sprinkle on and off all day, so I stayed home.  ANOTHER DEAD DAY!!

I began the walk and it started to rain.  What the hell?  I did get in my swim using the new goggles and ear plugs.  They work just fine. I took back the walker to the Salvation Army and ordered one on Amazon.  I did a little shopping but otherwise stayed home as the rain was off and on.  Trash pick up went fine.

The RAINS are still here.  No run, no swim.  The final of Game of Thrones was excellent! Went to Mom's and I bought the walker for nothing...what's new? I received my packages from Amazon: new googles and ear plugs, bathing suit, and a speaker for Mom as well as a USB gadget.  All are great.  I'm beginning to let all of the crap I've bought to run out.  I won't rebuy anymore wings or potatoes.  I'm going to keep the crackers and the occasional candy for movies.  June first I have to jump back on the bandwagon. Hopefully, the rains will end.

No run or swim today.  It was raining when I got up.  I went back to sleep and end up sleeping for a total of 11 hours...far too much.  I don't know if it's because my body is telling me I needed it or if it's making my body want more.  There was a time when six hours sleep was the norm, now it's between 7 and 9 hours.  Old age? All I did was shop for a smaller walker for Mom and I found one.  Not sure if she'll like it but I found at Salvation Army thrift store so it was only $17.50.  No biggie.  That's it.  Wow.

The walk and swim went fine.  There is some soreness in my right knee...who the hell knows why? I went to Mom's and it's great that she's back home.  It's better for her and better for me as I don't need to go to the care center anymore.  I did some shopping and that's about it.  The usual for me: poker online and TV. I can't help but wonder if when I'm close to the end if I regret spending so much of my time watching TV and such but the truth is, it makes me happy.  I certainly don't mind being alone.  That's NOT supposed to be the case, but it works for me.  I figure I've had A LOT of life.  School, Air Force, college, business ownership (twice), performance for 20 years, teaching for 20 years...hell...I loved all of it.  Now I'm honestly enjoying my life of leisure.  Life is good.  All I ask is to stay healthy and pain free.

No run or swim.  I went to Tracy's for Aubrey's 18th birthday and didn't get home until late.  It's okay. I went to Carlsbad and had lunch with Jon and Libby.  It was nice to catch up on the latest.  They are doing really well.  I went to see Endgame  for the third time and totally enjoyed it just as much as the first two. Things at the party went fine.  Tracy and family are finally moving in two weeks. There was a lot of tension in the air as Jim and Christina want to move and sell the house, so it's all good that they finally have their own place.  I stayed up until the security check and went to be late. 

My walk and swim went just fine.  Nothing special to report here other than I know I'm not getting enough exercise to lose weight.  I suppose this should be a landmark post: Number 500.  Wow!  Truth be told, I'm not happy with my effort these past five months and things to get back on the horse.  I had planned to go to Old Town for more steps but end up just staying home and watching You Tubes and began the Killing Eve  second series.  Shame on me.

Walk was okay...tried to jog...it just ain't happening.  What's happened?  The swim went well. Took the trolley to Fashion Valley and saw Hustle , and my expectations were low considering the Tomatoes rankings.  However, I laughed a lot and really enjoyed it.  Trash pickup went just fine.  That's really about it.

Walk was short.  I tried jogging for a bit but was having twinges in my right knee.  Psychosomatic? Have I let Tim's comments get into my head?  Anyway, I don't thing the jogging or lack thereof is the major factor in my weight gain.  I'm eating all the wrong shit.  This has to, and will, stop June 1 when I start the entire process over.  Went to see Mom...more out of guilt than anything else.  I just have NOTHING to say. We just sit there...so I leave and I feel bad, but what else should I do?  Did some trash pick up.  Jose's cart broke down, so I got it all (second week in a row--though I honestly don't mind); I even picked up all the vegetation cans I could find.  I haven't been to the movies in a bit, but I will change that.

A bit of a walk and the swim were fine. Went to the donut shop and bought some donut holes for Mom's Mother's Day gift.  It was the same as last year, but she's at that point where there is nothing she needs or wants, and so at least she'll enjoy the gift. There's hope she can come home Thursday.  I went to La Jolla to see a movie but after getting there, I changed my mind.  I was surprised to see that the Endgame  showing was almost sold out.  It's been three weeks now.  There's no doubt it will become the highest grossing movie of all time. I read the paper in Ralph's with some coffee and finally headed back to Santee.  I did some shopping and came home for the rest of the day. 

Got in my walk and swim.  I'm amazed that my legs are SO tired.  All I've been doing is walking a bit.  I used to run and run and run...and now nothing.  What the hell? Didn't do much yesterday.  Rained off and on.  I've said it before and I'll say it again...doing nothing but watching TV, playing poker online and whatnot...right up my alley.

Did my short walk (30 min) and my swim.  Both went just fine.  Went to visit mom for a bit.  She looks better today and there's a chance she can go home next Thursday.  I rained off and on all day.  Nothing happened here.

Did a short walk this morning and I did my swim.  I'm not sure why I get in these moods not to do SOMETHING as I always feel better after doing them.  I think I'm beginning to slowly get out of my funk and preparing to get back to it. I went to the movies and saw Long Shot , which didn't have many surprises but was still good and I enjoyed it. That's about it. 

I'm becoming more and more creative on why I'm missing running and swimming lately. Took Cindy to see Mom.  She's doing better. Nothing else to report.

No run no swim.  Rain. Pickup of trash in the rain went okay.  Nothing else to report.  Terrible slump I'm in...will need to get my act together soon.

Rain today...no swim no run. Picked up some trash and saw Mom. There it is...that's the extent of my days lately.  Am I in a rut or what?

No run and no swim.  I'm not sure if I'm paying for sleeping almost 11 hours the night before or I was just anxious over the next Game of Thrones  episode.  I never got sleep between the 6 and 10 slot and then after the check, Martin kept sending me text messages a little before midnight that kept waking me up.  So I've had very little sleep and was luck to wake up at 4:15. I went to see Mom and take Papa's laptop which needed to be updated and I removed the bowling game that was screwing up his desktop and mouse. Other than that...another shit day.

No run; no swim today.  Before it comes to a complete crashing down, there will be a reckoning.  I can feel it coming soon.  Went to see Mom.  She's a more alert today but still doesn't utter more then five words at a time.  I downloaded Papa a bowling game, he called me later saying he couldn't get out of it.  The search for a good bowling game continues. Just stayed home today after the visit.  I'm in a truly bad funk.  I will need to soon get out of it. 

I did my short walk (something is going on with my legs...I try to job and it just doesn't last) and my swim. I stayed home all day.  I didn't go to see Mom and I certainly am feeling guilty about that, but I go and just sit there for 20 minutes not saying anything.  I decided I'm not going every single day.  It's mean, I suppose, but I just can't.  I'm getting addicted to You Tubes.  I'm going to have to make a change.

The walk (almost no jogging now) and the swim were just fine.  I almost didn't go but the "guilt" button in my head was to hard to ignore, so I got up...and as usual...feel better that I did.  I know there will be days that I can't go for whatever reason, so I should not take extra days if I don't really have to. I went to see Mom in the morning...it's really just a total courtesy for her and Papa.  She hardly knows I'm there.  She can't keep a conversation going at all and forgets anything I've said five minutes later.  Papa...I don't know how he does it.  I at least was able to put WINPOKER on his laptop so that's one thing I can do.  When will this ever end?

For who knows what reason, I cannot seem to run or jog with any regularity lately.  I end walking most the way this morning and for only 45 minutes.  My swim was also cut a little short as I was trying to beat the lady cleaning the locker rooms.  It was just a shit day...but at least I did get in some exercise. I went to visit Mom at 11 AM at the La Mesa Health Care...nice name for "old people's home" as she continues her rehab.  This place, though well run and with very nice staff, is depressing.  SO many VERY old people in wheel chairs, most in a state of nothingness.  They stare into space.  They don't talk to each other...it's horrible.  It's everything you don't want to ever happen to you. Mom is in that same state.  I'm thinking it's the pain medicine that's keeping her knocked out.  That's not a bad thing.  Better for her to be out of it then to be in pain.  As usual, Papa just sat there holding her hand the entire t...

I finally got my fat ass back out there but at this stage, I'm back to walking with occasional jogging.  It's sad just how FAST the weight comes back.  I will need to make another commitment before it gets out of control.  The swim went just fine. I went to see Endgame  once again having watched the analysis on You Tube.  I did enjoy it more the second time around though the theater was crowded and I was sandwiched between two dudes which made it a bit uncomfortable.  How is it that early (9:30) morning Tuesdays and there are this many people at the theater?  Does no one have a job? I went to see Mom, which I suppose I'll need to do once a day.  She was a little more responsive today.  I truly run out of conversation.  I stay for about 45 minutes and leave.  I feel bad, but what else can I do? Trash pick up went fine though some of was during a light rain.  But we got it done in an hour.  Doing the Monday pick ups re...