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August 2026 Books

You know how you pick up a book and you think you didn't read it before but halfway through it you realize you already read it once before ? That happened to me reading the 2017 Valley of The Gods book by Alexandra Wolfe again sitting outside drinking a soda, slathered in sunscreen. Alas, it was fine and I am fine too but I was enthralled with Sarina Bowen's Dying To Meet You from 2025 but it…

54321 Shopping List

Whether its groceries or home stuff or socks ( I don't need anymore socks - I have to remember this ). The way to save money is sometimes to have a system. Earlier this year I did the 54321 Grocery shopping to one stay under a budget and actually get a number of items that I need? That being said by June I was feeling a little hoarding of dried beans and tomato sauce ( like I have 4 bags and 6…

Still Fighting The Battle of The Bulge

I really wrecked my left ankle earlier this year, torn ligaments, weight gain, and ill fitting shoes walking 100 miles a month is just not helping. Unfortunately, the only way to repair the damage is to Not Walk or Run. So I am swimming and swimming and well going for a swim. Its rather insane to maintain the upkeep of swimming because after 30 minutes you are either done or DONE! Also, the damage…

Get A Job For The Holidays Today!

Yes, Today, July 29th is when you start or get started on a job for the end of the year holidays. It may sound strange but usually by getting a part time job now when November starts you are working full time. No, I am not going to tell you to volunteer. I am going to tell you to apply to every placement agency in your area even ones that specialize in certain industries. Getting a part time gig…

Falling or Invisible Gophers Run Amuck

It was bound to happen. Gravity and I have a tenuous relationship and thus with #MercuryInRetrograde I fell down. Like Splat or SPLAT ! Yet, I need to count all my blessings ... A few bruises and a hairline fracture to keep my left wrist immobile ( do not sleep on left side ;) And I am up and walking around. Now, I do wonder if some blessings were not in order because I am taking my vitamins,…

Staying in an SRO

I got the opportunity to stay in an SRO it came with a private bathroom so I took the chance because like I said I have been looking to move and Single Room Occupancy places are the most affordable but also the experience is something you need to understand and appreciate. All the rooms came with furniture, so I am still putting all my stuff into a storage unit and that means the expense of living…

July Books

Just a quick note I am reading this month three books Fitness Beyond 50, Blood Bullets, Bones The story about forensic science and (don't hate me) Paula Dean's Air Fryer Cookbook The Fitness book is because I hurt myself and have to do exercise differently, The forensic book is just intrinsic curiosity and the Air Fryer because I have one

Staying Put Until I Can't

Honestly, I have looked at moving to the Santa Cruz - Monterey - King City area. I have also looked at living in Fairfield and working in San Francisco still. I have also played the lottery and lost. I am tired of being a renter and spending now 40% of my income on just shelter that not including the 15% I spend on travel other bills 18% ( credit card, loans, storage space ) I can only save 2% a…

Swimming, Stationary Bike, and Walking Not Losing ?

While I am trying to be healthy I am EXHAUSTED. I don't know how many times I have heard it you can lose weight if you cut calories and eat less and exercise more. I have done 1400 calories intake watching what I eat, drinking water gallon after gallon, portion my meals, I have spend 30 (thirty minutes) minimum on the stationary bike, doing speed walking, doing speed runs swimming, and lifting…

Groceries or Hoarding ?

I admit that groceries are becoming a problem. In part, I can't buy lunch at work. I tried that and every place within a reasonable walking distance a burrito, a sandwich, a salad costs $18 to $22 each and adding a drink can add $5 to your bill so while spending $8 for coffee was high my budget went out the window with lunch. Talk about Stealing your lunch money you decide to bring you lunch with…