What a glorious Saturday. Slept in. Had breakfast in bed. Watched some Planet Earth. It was gloomy. Great day to just do things around the house. Inside. It was still very wet outside.
I woke up to a hilarious Facebook message on my phone. Bekah’s old boy friend was asking me for money. The hilarity of having the man my ex-wife was cheating on me with asking me for money was laughable. I didn’t even know how to reply. Yvette said I should just tell him to ask Bekah. Tell him she took it all. Late the day he asked me for food. I really have no beef with him, she was the cheater. Kind of sad, really.
The entire day was pretty mellow. Mostly overcast and still sort of wet. I played Zelda and watched some movies.
Sunday the kids, Yvette my mother and I all went out to eat. We went for Mexican food. We all forgot it was Cinco de Mayo. The place was busy. It also seemed to be the place for parties. My lord it was people in and out. Good time nevertheless. I like these lunches with us all together.
Good lord I hated this week. I was stuck in the office, abnormally tired, and my back and nerves decided they wanted to flare up and cause me chronic pain all over again. I do mean pain. From my back to my toes and back again. It’s been a long time since it’s been this bad. I’m sure people have wondered why I have been distanced and quiet. It’s called chronic pain. It’s weeks like this I think surgery at a you get age might be the right option.
It was finals week. The semester was ending. Crazy how quick the school year went. Yvette’s daughter will have been in a full semester. It feels like she just started. I’m so proud of her and all she accomplished. It’s exciting.
As the weekend wobbled on the activities kept dwindling. Students are so online based these days most finals don’t require a classroom. Blows my mind. I had professors that were mad at you if you had a computer in class. Taking a remote final would have stroked them out. Times have changed.
I probably say this every year but I sure like the joy on campus around now. Kids leaving for summer and graduating. A collective sight of relief and happiness. These days make campus family worth it. We all succeeded in getting another class out the door and into the real world. I always wonder if they later reflect upon those that made it happen.
I also find a sadness when they leave. The campus becomes a ghost town and another years is behind us. I’ve done this 13 years, which is crazy. I suppose it always makes me reflect on the passing of time. I didn’t plan on being here even half that time yet here I am. I can’t complain. I’ve met some truly wonderful people. Friend have come and gone. People have died. Best part ever, I met my beautiful stunning fiancé. She is the light of my life and I couldn’t be who I am without her. If I’d left I might not have been so lucky. I probably wouldn’t know the lovely Yvette. Someone I always felt comfortable with, love the family, and is extremely attractive with the bonus of being my best friend. I consider myself a lucky guy. Thank you, work. You made this happen.
This is my time of reflection.
Jalapeño
Gringo tamales. That’s what Yvette and her daughter call these. It’s Hormel chili and canned tamales. I have to say it actually was pretty damn good. I just sprinkled cheese and baked them. Who would have known.
Stuffed peppers in a Mole sauce.
Leftover peppers with some corn. I like my leftover. Form believer that some things taste better the following day.
Pork tenderloin w/ chipotle lime sauce. Side green beans and baby potatoes.
Pot roast & mashed potatoes at Yvette’s. Fun times. Her daughter hates the crock pot. It’s hilarious.
Just a burger night.
Mother’s Day dinner part 1. Marry Me Chicken Meatballs with some bacon green beans and cauliflower mash.
En Fuego 