Saturday I woke up at 8 and ran to HEB to grab the material I needed to make my hot sauce. At some point in the evening I decided it was time to make that. I also wanted chorizo egg tacks with some beans. After that I started the boil for the jalapeño and onion and took a long nice hot shower. The peppers were done so I dreamed and put on ice to cool. I had an eBay sale so I headed off to the post office to make a drop off. The same guy works every Saturday. We are now friends.
Next on the agenda was water and gas. Let me tell you a sad story. A year ago was when I hurt my back. I have not filled up my 5 gallon bottles in that long. I couldn’t for the longest time. Now isn’t that sad? So when I got to the water umbrella with the money required a year ago, it wasn’t enough a year later. Water was 50 cents more for 5 gallons. That’s when it dawned on me. It’s been a fucking year. Wow. So I got 2 of the 3 bottle filled and went for gas.
The meal was good. I ate too much. Finally had some coffee and decided to clean. I cleaned. I was scatter brain. I jumped all over the place. I also did some self care. Shaved and cut my hair. Thinned my brows. Trimmed my toes. another trip to HEB was required so that was next. Busy morning. Oh yeah, the sheets got done. I briefly saw Yvette on the way to my mother’s. She was off to get a pedicure.
Both my brothers and the family came so it was a big ole dinner. We made spaghetti and meatballs. I made spaghetti squash. Spaghetti has always been the middle brother’s favorite meal. Really, since he was a preteen. I hated it when I was little. Not sure why. It’s still not something I crave but I do like it. I’ll let him take the wheel on this and sit back.
I have not really been around people in a social setting other than work in two weeks. Drinking doesn’t sound fun. I ate and enjoyed the kids and listened a lot. I was still in the Covid brain haze, I suppose. I don’t miss the drinking part. The food was good. I tried to make it through Twister but got tired and went home. My bed time is now 10. It’s hard to make it to 10. Is that sad? I kind of like it. I left them all laughing and having fun. I think I was quiet most the night. I didn’t want to be but I couldn’t come up with anything to contribute. I just wasn’t feeling the night. It had been a long two weeks. I have been at home alone. Sensory overload. Love my family, but I wasn’t up for a night. I made my best appearance. I missed Yvette & Alaya. I should have been babysitting.
Sunday I woke up and cooked bacon and started picking red onion. Made a yummy sandwich. I chilled for a little while and went to see Yvette for a while before going out to eat lunch with my family. Lunch was nice. The kids went to the pool afterwards. I had errands to run for the week. Yvette and I made a Sam’s run. I went to HEB. I picked up lunch for the two of us for the week. We should be eating happy. That evening I made dinner and settled down for a cheesy movie I didn’t remember liking but 30 years later really enjoyed. It was right up my alley. 🤗
I walked into the office Monday to see I was all alone. To be fair, I was happy with this news. I could burn time doing others jobs and it would be nice and quiet. Perfect Monday. I can handle being on my own at work. I liked it. What a good day. I feel 100% plus some after my hard two weeks. I’ve been getting better sleep, which helps. So sad the entire week could not be like Monday. Listen to me, wishing the whole week was like a Monday. Wow. I never thought I’d hear myself say such a thing. Haha
One thing, due to Covid I was forced to cut back on my drinking. I wouldn’t say it was in excess, but I was having a beer everyday. Sometimes more than needed. It feels good no longer drinking as much and getting more sleep. I feel more energized. Talkative. Just better. Covid forced me to change habits. I have a regular bedtime now. I wake up earlier. I just feel like a new person. It’s great. I’ve also made myself drink much more fluids. I have a lot of water. Eventually I’ll gain some weight back. I lost over 10 pounds in 1 week. Crazy what the body will do.
I e been reading a lot in the evenings. That’s something I use to do all the time but managed to get out of the habit. Probably something to do with having my ex wife around all those years. I decided to pick up on that again so that’s what I’ve been doing with my nights. It’s been rather nice. I’m diving into a bundle of Stephen King short stories. I often find that I enjoy his collection over the books. They have so much less bloat. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy almost all his material. Right now it’s a collection called “You Like it Darker”.
Well somehow the week swiftly passed. I do not really know why that was? Office weeks tend to drag me to hell. I’ll take it. I had a really good week overall. I was able to see my nephews. Each day and that’s always fun. They are so much more laid back when their mom isn’t around. I think it’s a lot for her benefit. Funny how kids are with their mother. I also was able to see the little lady. She is so adorable. I just like to look at her. I’m feeling better holding the little angel. 43 years and this is really the first baby I’ve really held. Crazy, right? Hope everyone had as great week as I did.
Happy Friday.
Jalapeño
Chorizo egg tacos with a hot sauce I made from scratch. All fresh ingredients. Very spicy.
My middle brother made spaghetti and meatballs.
Bacon tomato egg and cheese sandwich. Yummy!!!
Sloppy Joe spicy frito pie.
Loco Moco.
Beef street tacos w/ beans.
BBQ pork ribeye w/ corn, beans and slaw.
Date night. Yes, it’s Thursday. Pork Normandy. Pork ribeye, onion, green apples with a sauce over rice and served with roasted broccoli. Something new. We liked it.
Yvette, the youngest and I for dinner. I made some Korean BBQ chicken breast, rice, spring rolls and picked up some excellent kimchi. Yummy! Might I add how nice it was to cook for them again and have her son over. I love that kid. It’s been since before I was sick. I had missed these nights.
En Fuego 