I had planned to walk to my polling place, vote, and then take Arturo to Walmart. But they are doing construction at about the halfway point and I slipped in a thick layer of mud. The mud did cushion my fall, I was not seriously hurt, but covered in mud (except my head/face/hair/left arm) both hands covered in mud, knees, butt, you name it. It was epic, and inches thick all over me.
Being a good citizen I was STILL going to vote, after I cleaned up a little in the bathroom, but they moved the location. So I'm standing there in front of a closed building. [curses]
Well that's just great, and Arturo didn't want mud in his cab (can't blame him). So I had to walk home,covered in mud. Not my finest moment.
I told myself it would be funny eventually and it is, now. The mud was the exact color of feces and I had it all over my butt so I looked like I had an epic accident. I got home, took off my shoes, and hosed off for a while in the front yard. I got about 95% of it off. I came in and got rid of the rest.
Ron was surprised to see me but happy I was OK. I cleaned up, changed, and called Arturo. He came about half hour later. I went to Walmart later than I would have liked.
I did, I felt, have the fact it was the 14th and not a common payday, in my favor. But no one else in north Houston got the memo and the place was packed. It was pretty rough shopping but I got everything on the list and a few things that weren't.
Like: pupusas. They had them frozen. I love those things. I used to drag Ron out to various shops to eat them. I also got some smoked salmon because I have been craving it and it was a really rough day. I also got boneless skinless chicken thighs which I love, easily my favorite meat. All I have to do is season them and throw them in the iron skillet, yum. I got Ron another rotisserie chicken. He loves those and they are easy. It had just come out of the oven.
A very long line to check out but I remained calm and patient. Checked out, went outside. A couple of people waiting on rides but no one tried to steal Arturo. I came home, everything was still cold and went straight into storage.
I got settled and ate the half pound of salmon, it was delicious and I would get it again. It worked with my medication as well. I called my doctor and set up a phone appointment for next week. I am at about the 3 month mark so due for a visit.
They kept my information on file and will just re-bill the card. I am OK with that, normally I wouldn't want anyone keeping my payment data but I trust them,they are a good bunch truly out to help people. And my aunt doesn't have to give me a ride.
I will have to ante up for 3 months of crazy pills next week but I do have my credit card I can use that and then pay it at the next payday.
I helped Ron. Pretty much every time I walk past his room I check and empty his urinals. The quart sized Ziplock Twist and Lock work very well for us, very few spills. He's happy, I'm happy.
I didn't bug him about much and he remains very grateful and appreciative. I don't mind doing "more" if he values it. In the past I have done less and been quite resentful at the time because he was being so ugly about it; but he isn't stupid and knows he has a gift.
The no-rinse brand body wash has been very effective and a lot of dirt in the water when I poured it out. I was impressed and it didn't bother his skin. I haven't used the no-rinse shampoo on him yet.
I also made my deposit to cover my bills and some Ubers. As I said the paratransit drivers keep getting sick and I am not willing to risk him. He is happy to stay at home in bed with his vodka and the cat. He is being more temperate about the vodka. I was very clear, I said I can't leave the house and worry all day he has gotten into trouble, can't use commode chair, etc. I need to know he will be OK until I come home. I was sincere about this and he took it to heart.
Good. I just paid Dad now I don't have to worry for another month. I only got about 2/3 my pay this time but you can bet he got his $250. That is payment #7 so a good dent in the debt. Too bad he can't tell the credit agencies about my good payment history!
I will pay the HOA tomorrow that isn't due until the 25th anyway. I only have one payment after this and then done. I will enjoy having that $85 back in my pocket.
I like to burn a candle when I pray and do my Bible study. It is just something I have developed. The Presbyterians aren't much on candles except during Advent. I don't think God cares one way or another but it sets a nice mood a scented candle flickering while I commune. So I will keep doing it. Walmart has a very nice collection of budget candles so I got 2 more today.
They had lamps in the old Temple in the Old Testament so there is a little bit of a precedent, that, and incense, but Ron can't abide incense these days. He accused my Nag Champa incense of triggering his first seizure. He doesn't care if I do a candle so I stick with that.
I need to get some more of the long lighters though, for the candles I bought today. To start I can just use a Bic but as they burn down I have to get the little stick down there. What I have is working for now, though.
Next month I need to get some more air filters for the A/C I am almost out. I got some on Amazon that are very nice and catch tons of crap.
I need to go to bed early as the Dr Pepper delivery will arrive around 6 AM tomorrow.
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