I’m actually on my way to bed if that’s any indication how sleepy I am. I’m happy the week is at an end and I’m feeling like I’ll recharge over the weekend.

We did go out to Outback for dinner. I had the burger and Sandy had the center cut sirloin. Which is a good cut of meat but you have to cut it right, across the grain and thin. It was a 3 course special, soup or salad, entree and dessert. It was a good meal and we both ate for $50.

Then we went and spent $227 on shoes at DSW. I was a little pissed as one of the pair that I had didn’t go towards the coupon. That’s kind of an asshole thing for a company to do but I got three pairs of shoes that will last me for years, one pair (the one not allowed for the coupon) were Merrell so I’ll have those for ages. Love the hikers I have.

It was a little chilly today but it looks like that won’t be an issue for the foreseeable future. I really hope that we can get the electric and insulation in before it gets too bad. I’ll call tomorrow to get an estimate on the roof vent installation. Shouldn’t be too much.

I’m so tired today and I’m not sure why. It’ll be fine though, I’ll get some good sleep tonight. Tomorrow I’ll get my work report done and then be ready for an interview I have going on Monday.

I’m getting better at getting some of the computer things I need to get done, done. Got the backups running again on the Linux server and we’ll see if they’re running right tomorrow. Also had some luck getting Grocy running on docker. It’s a step closer to what I want to be able to do. Here’s to a good nights sleep and a great weekend coming up.

I was a little happy that I got busy today at work. I threw together an XML output to see if the Workday guys can use it better than the csv files. It may be all for not but it did feel good to have something to knock out.

The weather has turned cold and windy, but it’s kind of nice to be able to sleep in the cold. It won’t be too long before it’s going to be unbearably hot.

I’ve got a pain where my appendix used to be, not sure what that’s all about but hopefully it’s not another trip to the ER.

The internet can be a wonderful thing at times. As I was perusing Reddit in the RV section, someone asked about if the equalizers should be even. One of the responses pointed to this article which blew my mind for how in depth it was. Sometime the internet works and you get the information that you need.

I’m not sure why but it was a long day. I tried to validate some HTML but that’s no really allowed so I’m not sure how I’m going to properly validate the HTML.

It was a nice day, almost a little warm. Got Sandy from the airport and finished up the integrations.

After the dust storm yesterday, it was actually fairly quite this morning. I got a bag of ground up leaves bagged and mowed the back yard producing two more bags. I remember the days when I thought I’d just compost the leaves and grass but here in Texas they don’t break down. Grass that’s cut with the mulching blade just falls under the grass and after a couple of rains, becomes thatch. Now if you’ve ever seen how thatch keeps water from getting to the roots that need it below, you’ll understand why it was used as a roofing option in long time ago England. Leaves are twice as bad.

A friend of mine texted me today that he’s on the first vacation in 20 years. I love said friend but I wow, I’ve been bad about not taking vacations but that’s a little out of the pale.

I was extremely luck to have traveled recreationally the way that I have.. And honestly it’s been a rough row to get back into the work thing. I miss being on the road with no real destination and no real commitments. What an amazing way to see the world. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still a beat down traveling but wow, we saw some beautiful things.

I’m happy with the reconfiguration I did with the XSL this week. But even so I’m happy that work is over with for the week.

We had a dust storm move through the area this afternoon. They hooped an hollered about crazy wind speeds and extreme fire danger. It was windy but not that crazy. With any luck the wind knocked the last of the live oak leaves off the trees. That usually drags on until April.

I started the day at 5:30am getting Sandy over to the airport. She was out of terminal C which is under construction so half of it is a huge hole in the ground. But they still use it, they even have a sign saying to use other terminals. Jackasses.

The weekend should be a restful occasion. Tomorrow is St. Patty’s day. I feel like I should be doing something for it but I looked around and there isn’t much going on. Not like Erie, damn bars opening at 7am with green beer. That’s okay. I just don’t like drinking any more. My body doesn’t tolerate it these days.

The weeks been cruising right along. I’m finishing up the two projects that they asked for. I’m not sure what’s next but hopefully it’s something.

Tomorrow, Sandy is coming home and I’m taking her to the airport at 4am on Friday. The road goes on forever and the party never ends…

My better half is out of town for training leaving me to my own devices again. That’s okay, I’m going to use the time to make a list of the things I’m interested in changing. First and foremost on that list is why I have issues when I’m left to my own devices.

The next is definitely why can’t I pay full attention to anything I should be doing. My mind is so splintered and with so much input it’s almost impossible to keep it on track.

RANT: You know, 4 generations ago we got up with the sun and went to bed by it, we farmed the land and the only worry to drinking water out of the creek was if a deer was pissing in the water upstream. The air was clean and the land unspoiled. You didn’t live that long and a simple infected cut kills you but god it seems simpler.
Oh well, god, grant me the serenity…

I was a bit tired last night and went to bed at the usual time, I woke up about the regular time and it was darker than usual. Somehow I completely missed that we set the clocks back this weekend. I mean it makes no never mind to me and I’m super happy to have extra daylight. It means that spring is almost here.

It was cold and rainy this morning but it gave way to a chilly sunny afternoon. We decided to do Olive Garden for dinner. Wasn’t too impressed. The waiter seemed to be overwhelmed and the food was just alright. I’m not sure what I expected. But a refill on the raspberry lemonade would have been nice. We should have taken the price of the drinks out of his tip.

Back to the grind tomorrow. Sandy’s out of town in Austin for training so I’ll geek out and knock out my class while she’s gone. That’s the plan anyways.