ANA Y4 D64

Worked on putting my clothes away yesterday after real work was done. Have a second bag's worth of donations in progress. I am organizing everything, trying on stuff, and being very selective about what I keep. Making some good headway. Feel good about things.

Got my new mouthpiecce yesterday. Wore it last night. I slept pretty good with it in. My head is clear so far this morning. I also heard back from ENT asking a bunch of questions. I gave them a HUGE response. Let's see how it goes from here.

Vet appointment this morning then more real work stuff. Week is almost over. 

ANA Y4 D63

Took me all day but I got the new wardrobe built. I sneak worked on it during the day, worked solid on it from 7-10pm. But I am very proud of the results:

 

Now to put all the clothes back and make it mine. I am so excited to go through more clothes and get rid of more. Weird sentence but yeah. I did some other work during the day. Made lamb chops for dinner. Off to the dentist this morning for a cavity fix (their fault) and my new mouth guard! 

ANA Y4 D62

Yesterday I got to see first hand the power of "being nice". Not that I did anything I did for the rewards. it was just because it was the right thing to do. Heck, if I were religious I would say that this is what following the teachings means and seeing the benefit directly. What am I talking about? Sit back and listen.

First off it was hot as fuck yesterday. Like 104 at one point. With 90% humidity. You went outside and you swam in your own breath. It was bad. My new wardrobe for the closet room arrived. It was setup for doorstep delivery. I greeted both of the guys with bottles of water. I also told them you are unloading 337lbs of stuff for me, you will take this cash. I gave them like $10 as it was all I had on me. Well guess what? Dorrstep turned into living room. I didn't ask for it, I didn't expect it. But showing kindess comes back to you my friends.

Later in the day we had the guy from the duct cleaning service come and give us an estimate. I also made him leave with two bottles of water. After he gave me his estimate I asked if there were any coupons online or anything. He said unfortunately not as this is their busy season. Fair enough. When he sent over the formal estimate later, $50 discount with a note "Thank you for the water". Again, I didn't ask for it, I didn't expect anything. Needless to say, we will be having our ducts cleaned August 7th. He got the business, I got a little bit of a break (almost 10% discount), and we all got to see the good in each other for a brief shining moment. 

Point? Be nice. It costs you nothing. Maybe it will come back to you, maybe it won't. But at least you're leaving a positive vibe and making someone smile even if it is just for a moment.

I worked in the closet room. Should be able to start building today. I threw out more old underwear, added more to the donation bag and fully eliminated one dresser. Felt good. I had a 2 hour meeting with my boss to plan some stuff. I made crepes for dinner. 

Even though I had ear troubles, I made the best of it and had a pretty darn good day. 

ANA Y4 D61

Something in the office is triggering my ears. I was fine when I woke up but 10 minutes after sitting in here they kicked in. WTF?

Decent day. Went on two walks, both short because 100+ degrees outside. Made ribs. Nothing else going on. Have a guy coming today to quote the duct cleaning, new wardrobe being delivered. Busy Monday. 

ANA Y4 D60

I seriously cleaned yesterday. I know I have been saying "I cleaned" every day lately and it's true. Every day I am sweeping and wiping down dog hair. Yesterday I pulled everything out and did a serious clean. Same stuff just more intense. It seems to be working. I am at 24 hours with minor to no issues. For the most part my head was silent yesterday. Some little faint noise at times, but not enough that it caused me the pain I have been having. I do think having the ducts cleaned as well will go a long way to helping me. I am hoping to hear back from the doctor on Monday. Everything I can do, I am doing. Mouthguard, cleaning, doctors. Everything. Because going through all this is better than the alternative.

I made pizza dough from Seymour yesterday. Came out pretty good when we went to make them later in the night. Not perfect, but I learned what to do different next time (more flour for pizzas, longer rest time in the fridge). We were happy in general. I took dog for a walk. We played some video games. Watched some esports and a live streamer we like. In general yesterday was how life should be. Quiet, calm, and uneventful.

I did get m new IKEA card in the mail finally. I ordered my new wardrobe for the closet room. I started working in there last night to make room. I am going to be rearranging that room to fit it but it will be worth it. I have a goal to eliminate one of the dressers in there and I think I can do it. I am going to work in there more today reducing down clothes. I can do this.

See how much for I feel like talking when my head isn't screaming? Amazing, isn't it? 

ANA Y4 D59

My head is quiet this morning. Blessing. I don't know how long it will last, but I will take it. I still haven't heard back from the ENT office. Hoping I hear from them on Monday. I will take whatever appointment they have.

Worked on a bunch of stuff that was sitting on the backburner because of teaching this last week. Docs, emails, etc. Got it all done by 2pm which was nice. Did some cleaning which is probably helping my head. I worked in the closet room and pulled everything out to get rid of fluff. I took off the vents and cleaned behind them. It seems to have helped. Didn't feel like cooking last night and opted for Arby's. I don't care what anyone says, they're like the last decent fast food place. Still overpriced as fuck, but at least I feel I get a decent quantity and quality of food for my money. Played with doggo outside, played some video games, went to bed.

No plans for today. I need to find some new tv trays this weekend as ours broke, but that's it. Please dear deity of choice, let me have a few hours of silence today? 

ANA Y4 D58

Hulk Hogan is dead. Good. He was a racist angry piece of shit. The world is better off without him.

Went to the store, took Merlot to vet, died in the heat, did a mentoring session with a client, sold them a service contract, made salmon for dinner, started raining hard. Requested an appointment with an ENT. Let's see if I hear back from them.

Bunch of minor stuff to deal with today. 

ANA Y4 D57

I'm behind schedule this morning. Issues with the cat not wanting to take her meds. Slept through first alarm. I've got shit to do.

Taught all day. Took dog for walk. Made tacos. Exhausted. Head still screaming. I am having someone come out to clean our ducts. Hoping that will help. $500-$700 but it has never been done so it's overdue. Have store, vet, and a client session today. Need to start moving NOW. 

ANA Y4 D56

I woke up yesterday to Malcolm Jamal Warner dying and ended the day with Ozzy. The first was a tragic accident, the other we all knew was coming. I figured he had 2-3 more years though honestly. I thought her would retire quietly and pass away. Nope. 2 weeks after his final show, gone. There goes another chunk of my childhood. This one hurt. Not quite Prince level of hurt, but it hurt. I was stunned when I got the news. 

Day two of three teaching complete. Not as good of a day. The students are tired and it was heavier stuff. Harder to get them to talk. My ears weren't helping. One more week and I get my mouth guard. Anything to make things better. Anything. I am worried I am allergic to dog fluff. I also need to deep clean this house. Dander is everywhere every day. I love her but god her coat sucks.

I am tired. Very very tired. 

ANA Y4 D55

 My ears are back and I don't know why? I was fine in the morning yesterday and then around noon boom. I wokeup about 15 minutes ago, fine, then they started. WTF? I really don't understand what is going on? Am I really clenching and grinding that bad in my sleep? Is the weather affecting me that much? I am not stressed out that I know of? Like for real, what the hell is going on??

Taught all day. Good group. Have two more days with them. No issues there. Made pasta for dinner. Took dog on a walk. Went to bed at a reasonable time. I am trying to do my best with everything. This is really annoying me.