Sunday morning

We had the air running the other day, now we've got the heater.  Happily we have an excellent furnace.  But I was talking to Ron, our house has no insulation, but it seems to - temperatures are well moderated and nearly always comfortable.  How is this?  We have NO insulation in the walls, none.  He said it's God, it must be.  I don't get that. 

It is just a bungalow with wood siding.  Works for us but I don't get it. 

I didn't sleep as well as I might have because Torbie was in my bed and I took pains to avoid disturbing her.  She is acting completely normally and moving around freely so I'm not worried about her but she did mew at me when I accidentally touched her injury yesterday.  I didn't want to do that again, last night, so I let her have most of the covers and scrunched off to the side under my wool blanket. 

I got that rascal from Harbor Freight about 10 years ago, I had a series of blogs talking about it, it is red and wool.  It was about $25 with shipping, it is supposed to be a safety blanket to wrap the accident victim at a plant, while you are waiting on the ambulance.  But I have found it very comfortable for my bed.  It is a little itchy but very warm.  I am glad I got it.  I drape it across a chair in the backyard, during rain storms, to wash it. 

Eventually I plan to get the nice fleece blanket from my wishlist but not just yet, I do have the quilt and two other blankets, and we're coming up on summer.  But I was glad I had the blankets off to the side so Torbie could have the quilt. 

Ron is good he got a little frustrated and shouted at me because he was having trouble with words, but he did apologize nicely.  It is a little stressful being confined, it's one thing if you want to stay home, another if you're forced.  But we are doing OK. 

I am debating throwing out the grape hemp smokes.  They are pretty vile and I am not enjoying them at all.  The Stunnas are much better.  The head shop is still open but I don't need to go, I have plenty for now.  And Ron has plenty of Kratom. 

That stuff has been a lifesaver it is far better for Ron than opioids and alcohol.   And he is comfortable. 

I need to check my fanny pack, I gave him some the other day and did not replace.  Done.  He doesn't carry kratom on him but I do.  Sometimes he can get a sudden back attack.  And I really don't enjoy watching him suffer. 

Everything he has done to me over the years - he has to answer to God, but he has sure paid for it in back pain.  I have seen him suffer, even the most vengeful would be sated. 

Anyway, on to something more positive, Baby Girl is on the Lillberg wood loveseat.  It is a wood frame with 4 cushions.  She really likes to lay on it and has shed enough I am keeping a lint brush on it.  I am glad she is happy with the arrangement.  I want the cats to feel at home. 

Torbie and Cleo like the other couch (Solsta by Ikea).  Ron put that together back in better days, actually I did the Solsta and he did the Lillberg.  And I really like the cover I got it is very nice.  I wanted something fun, relaxed, and comfortable and I feel like I got it. 

I may make a video later.  It is not immaculate or perfectly organized but it is getting there. 

I am listening to Youtube music on my phone, I really like that.  It is possible we may get additional payouts from the blind vendor program, if I read it correctly.  If that is the case and I get a little extra, I might get myself a blue tooth headphone to go with my phone, or some speakers.  My phone case prevents jacking a speaker.  And I'm not taking the case off, especially when all the cell phone stores are likely closed. 

I need to take a shower, get dressed, take out some trash (waiting so I don't wake up #2 who is very nice and a fantastic neighbor), and do the litter boxes, take that out.  That's all I have to do today I plan to take it easy because it's been a lot of running around lately and a lot tomorrow. 

\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ bncvWe have to go to the bank after work.  Ron wants to take some nickels to deposit so we'll do that.  It is money, just inconvenient.  I think we are the only people putting money in our banks. 

But that's all we are doing, just work, bank, and home.  I already went to Walmart and my bank so good for days, there.  I made my deposit to cover the grocery delivery fee for another year (paid for itself the first month), and a little to buy myself small things if I want. 

So far I have been able to get enough refrigerated/frozen food that I don't need to get into the pantry.  I have also been able to get enough Iams Urinary formula to cover the cats' needs.  I notice Biscuit's fur feels better on this formula, and everyone seems lively on it.  Last year I got manic for litter so I have quite a bit in the garage.  And there's Biscuit.  ]\\\\\\
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He had a few things to say as you can see (grin).  I will leave it in. 

Happily, even if we do get monthly checks from the program in addition to what we're making (not much, which is the whole point of the supplemental checks) there isn't really anything I want to buy as a fun/luxury item. 

I did order some more food storage that is just smart, but I did that with my pay.  They are really backed up and I am waiting for that to ship. 

It was funny, when I had the disaster back in December I had food storage and cash.  I thought "I don't need the food I need cash" and now it is "I need food storage and thank God I had held back a little TP too".  So it will be there if we need it. 

They got rid of his breakfast bowl at Walmart is is Jimmy Dean brand now, he liked the generic brand better but says it is better than nothing, and he made yum yum noises while eating.  He finds it very endearing, has said so repeatedly, that I apparently make yum yum noises while eating.  I'm glad he finds it cute. 

I have a decent amount of fridge/freezer/fresh food for me for the week.  I got some bananas I like them pretty well (not crazy about the texture), and some frozen sausage patties for times when I need some protein and fat.  I tend to focus on feeding Ron and the cats, and forget about my own needs, but am happy with what I have.  I am trying to do intermittent fasting and only eat, when I'm hungry, after 10-11 in the morning.  So far it is going pretty well. 

I am viewing that more as a for my health issue and not weight loss.  If I lose weight, great, but not the primary goal.  I didn't have my scale for months and didn't miss it, when I got it back I found I had gained one pound, not bad considering all the emotional support frosting I had consumed. 

I kept forgetting to weigh myself and it was almost a week before I did.  I will check it occasionally but not daily. 

One thing I need to do: I had a lot of under bed storage boxes, which were great as I have a Sleep Master platform for my mattress.  It is only, let me see...looks like they don't make them but something similar is about a hundred dollars.  It was nice and high up so I could put a big storage box underneath.  Still can. 

I had several boxes but some of them had stuff I don't need on a regular basis.  And they don't make the boxes either.  So I got some of the 18 gallon standard totes for that stuff, I just need to move it from one box to the other and free up the good under bed storage.  So I need to move that stuff, but not urgent. 

I really love having good under bed storage but I am pretty sure Spotty is sleeping under my bed (Torbie won't let him on the mattress) so I will put a bed under there and forgo that slot.  I can still fit 3 boxes even giving him space.  Spotty always comes out from under my bed when I get up in the morning.  Poor little guy. 

It will be interesting to see what rules change and who sleeps with me when Torbie graduates.  I am starting to think she's immortal, though, she is the healthiest of all my cats.  I never regret getting her from the shelter she is awesome. 

And I would absolutely do it again if I lost all my cats, go to the shelter and let a cat pick me out, instead of the other way.  Let the cat decide it wants to live with me instead of choosing one, let the cat choose. 

But I have plenty of cats for now so no hurry, but if you are looking and can do it that way, do.  It worked wonderfully for me.  You are likely to end up with a cat you never expected but she will be perfect for you. 

Ron is snoring that's good, a lot of immunity happens when you're asleep.  I put some kratom next to his bed and he actually takes it when needed in the middle of the night, one reason he is probably sleeping better.  I got him "Trainwreck" which is a blend and it seems to work very well. 

I am glad the head shop is open I will get more when he goes through that bag - I have more, but I like to operate from the open bag plus the extra vs. just the open bag. 

My headaches have been a lot better I'm thinking maybe there was something in my walls that got fixed when we made the repairs.  I got some really high quality - I think, let me check... MERV 11 pleated filters for the furnace/air.  There is always a ton of crap on them when I change them, have been changing them every month.  That is good to get it all out of the air and God knows I don't want the crud in my furnace.  So I will keep getting those, delivered from Amazon really easy and the extras live in my garage. 

I have a really nice amount of space in the garage even with some storage.  I have some boxes in there but overall it is a clear space.  I am glad I donated the gym equipment they were so excited to get it.  I have room for unneeded stuff (like some size-down clothes) but not too much.  I really went through everything I had, more than once, and a lot got tossed.  I don't regret it. 

And once I am done with the cleaning and organizing I can get out the knitting and work on that.  I am a pretty slow knitter, I use my left hand, and I get it done but it takes a while.  So that can keep me occupied while I listen to music or watch tv. 

I need to take a shower (I should, rather) so I'm going to do that... that's it for now.