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Daily things 5️⃣ Five Things Tuesday

1. Kinda feeling down this morning. Not full on depression, but down nonetheless
2. Junior got a good report card yesterday
3. My waistband is getting wayy too tight. Again.
4. The next book on the to-read list is one about Stonewall Jackson
5. I wonder how many more miles/years the Buick Park Ave has left in it
 
1) It is sunny and warm today (might hit 90). Tonight after eating Chick Fil A, we will be going to the pool.
2) Looking for Detroit to tie up the series tonight.
3) I never got into the 1980/1990s metal band thing but I admit that there is real genius in some of their work.
4) Our neighbors are storing household trash on their balcony. The apt complex said that it is not a violation of their rules and to call the City. :-c:-@
5) New York goes to the voting booths today... remember one important thing...
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1. Had my annual physical
2. Good news so far
3. Freighting to think that your health depends on your personal habits and who you ancestors humped or who humped them.:-c
4. I'd do one of genetic-who were your ancestors test, but I have a good idea what the results would be.
5. Way too many Svens, Bjorns, Astrids, Ylvas.
 
1. went on a field trip today and just got back - 1st priority answers phone messages, 2nd priority look at this place
2. so sarah palin says Bill Nye is as much of a scientist as she is because he's just a kids show host :-c
3. 3 items to present to council tonight - yippee
4. recently saw a recipe for a bacon grilled cheese - even I don't need a recipe for that
5. saw a picture of my nephew's severed finger before reattachment - YUK
 
1) P&Z Training tonight. Should be interesting.
2) Didn't bring a snack - hopefully my stomach won't growl in the middle of my presentation!
3) Something's going on with my car - I'm taking it in tomorrow for a look-see, and maybe some work.
4) Really want a nap!
5) Like Maister, I'm also feeling a little down. Not tired, not full depressed, just down.
 
1. We had a 3+ hour dept. head meeting this morning. I was about to call the CM Skipper
2. Before that I received a call from some good friends. They are moving this summer to bubba-ville. Crap!
3. Over the last 6 weeks, the blue screen of death has come to my computer. I finally got a new computer today.
4. I have to re-setup everything on this new computer
5. Night meeting #2 of 3 this week is tonight
 
These were my Top 5 Rock Tracks - 30 years ago this week

1. Mr Mister - Is It Love
2. David Bowie - Absolute Beginners
3. Mike & The Mechanics - Hanging By A Thread
4. Simple Minds - All The Things She Said
5. Moody Blues - Your Wildest Dreams
 
5. Grilled steaks last night before the rains came - not hot, nice breeze, cold beer
4. This week is extra busy @ home & work
3. Pollen isn't as bad as it was, but its still coming down
2. Leicester City are the champions of English Football! Gawd I wish I'd put 50 quid on them before the season (@5000-1)
1. The Braves are on a pace to lose 114 games this year - good job!:-{:-{:-@:-{
 
1) Today has been a crazy day. I feel like there is a ton of stuff that I need to do when I get home... but there isn't.
2) I love the place that I work for. The director and my supervisor both have a lot of confidence in me, I have a full plate to keep me busy, and I can honestly say I like all the people I work with in my dept.
3) I got the final numbers for my month to month rent. I can't wait for my house to get finished so my payments will go down!
4) I feel like there is a ton of stuff for me to do when I get home tonight, but there isn't. Depending on the weather, I might go for a run tonight.
5) My boys will get to hang out with their great-grandfather this 4th of July. It is extra cool because for our last name, my grandfather had 4 brothers and a sister. Out of my grandfather and all of his brothers, my boys are the only ones who will continue on the last name. It is also the line that can be traced back to before the revolutionary war.
 
1. I hate HUD's IDIS reporting system
2. I'm tired of crappy weather,
3. I have a cold. My husband has a man-cold.
4. I wish laundry would wash, dry, and fold itself.
5. Getting on a cruise ship at 10am on Sunday :)
 
5. Got very little biking in this week due to crappy weather. Is this really May?

4 Vindictive ex is trying to steal my Father's Day weekend with the kids to take them to her useless d-bag of a husband's son's wedding. I always get all of Fathers’ Fay weekend (and Monday) according to the Divorce Decree, but she will make me look like the "bad father" to the kids if I don't give in.

3. Can't remember big blocks of time on Saturday due to medication I took night before which is known for causing Anterograde Amnesia. I have been taking this drug more frequently lately (every 3 days instead of 4-5) in order to ease the elevated and constant state of agitation I’m in, and to ease the relentless racing thoughts at night, but forgetting everything is a terrible side effect.

2. Can't find my "sleep data" calendar which contains a lot of notes on things I was doing, January-April. (See #3 above). For a guy with terrible short term memory problems, losing this is detrimental. This calendar to me is like the tattoos and notes that Guy Pierce’s character keeps posted to the wall in the movie “Memento”

1. Daughter is "restricting" again and has lost 13 pounds in 6 weeks. She may have to be readmitted at the clinic. I have noticed a huge deterioration in her state of mind and general mood over those past six weeks. Early March already seems like 6 months ago now.
 
1. After reading the grilling thread yesterday, I couldn't let it go and had to grill last night for dinner
1. Another big $$$$ powerball has passed and I had another losing ticket
1. A car detailing place in town went up in flames this morning & they didn't have a CO yet
1. The Camelbak bite valves evidently leak quite a bit, as evidence shows in the bottom of The Girl's backpack (she wasn't happy something got wet)
1. Braves now on 124 loss pace
 
1) Really tired today. Don't know why - went to bed at a decent time and slept through the night.
2) Have an eye doctor appointment later today. I think it's going to be bifocal time.:-{
3) Hubby came by the office yesterday after being dismissed from jury duty. He likes the new digs.
4) Three plats came in yesterday, and are now in my queue. I have a high percentage of plats right now.
5) Anyone else have that one coworker that nevers seems to be at their desk? Are you really in that many meetings???
 
1. Whole Foods Thai Curry Cashews - good stuff.
2. There are a lot of ignorant drivers out there this week.
3. I just sent a nasty email to Popeye's restaurants.
4. I met a guy today who is literally jacked up on Mt. Dew.
5. Tuesday - one day closer to Friday.
 
1. Chaotic day so far
2. Read a couple stories about the descendants of Nazis
3. Fascinating stories
4. Don't know how I would react is I was kin to a monster
5. Summer has arrived here.
 
1. Got a horrible case of the giggles looking at last weekend's race photos with Hubby.
2. Ikea does a lot of things right, but not dark chocolate.
3. If you actually read the RFP it tells you what we are looking for in a project. Speak to that.
4. I'm FB friends with a person suffering from anorexia and freely posts about it.
5. The Way I am by Eminem has been my latest earworm.
 
1. My lunch was pretty good. Probably going to skip dinner.
2. Night meetings when my kid has soccer games suck.
3. The rain in Spain falls nowhere near the plains.
4. I use pink to denote days off on my desk calendar.
5. Maybe I thought the selling a house thing was a bigger deal than it really was.
 
1. Pizza for lunch today from a local place
2. There's a private bathroom in City Hall behind council chambers. I asked if I could put an "HB2 Compliant" sign on the door & was told that wouldn't be a good idea.
3. I've cut down to 2 sodas a day
4. Dear small businessperson. If you have 4 signs on your building and still being told by the customers they can't find you, a 5th sign will not help. It's something else.
5. Middle school band concert tonight. Y'all come
 
1. Back at work after 10 days off.
2. I have a new boss who started last week who I still haven't met because I was out and he's in meetings all morning.
3. Had a good time seeing family and friends in IL, but it's certainly good to be back.
4. My daughter missed her daddy and my wife missed her warm nightpillow. :)
5. Why is it that every time I get something fixed, something else breaks immediately? This time it's the car A/C.
 
1) Nice soaking rain today. The kind that isn't heavy, falls almost perfectly vertical, but has enough volume so soak deep into the ground.
2) Youngest has not been pleasant to deal with recently. He is teething with molars coming in... and he is 2.
3) My wife got an awesome raise yesterday.
4) Someone broke into my neighbors car last night. He forgot to lock it and someone took his GPS and some other stuff. Cops where there this morning as I was leaving for work.
5) I had messed up dreams last night... my only guess is they are a result of eating asian food for dinner yesterday.
 
1. So Kevin Smith is turning Buckaroo Banzai into a TV series.
2. I'm not sure how I feel about that
3. The movie is very much a product/reflection of it's time.
4. T minus 3 and counting
5. A book by one of my favorite authors is finally coming out today.
 
5) P&Z tonight - my applicant requested to withdraw, but I will attend to make sure it gets pulled.
4) Supposed to hail tonight. I want to be home, with the car safe in the garage, when it starts.
3) Trying something new for lunch today. So far very tasty, but will it be filling???
2) Trying to figure out where I went wrong in my latest crochet project - counting back several rows and haven't found the mistake yet . . .
1) My parents are coming for the holiday weekend.:-c:-c
 
1. One of my favorite people are bending any ear they can to say how evil I am.
2. I want to stock up on Sun Devil clothing to send a message around the office
3. Yes I'm a Devil's fan, but I just like the idea that people connect me with devils.
4. I can't always think of 5 things. My life just isn't that exciting.
5. I think one of my packages I ordered comes in today.
 
1. The guy who played Wilbur Post on Mr. Ed died yesterday, he was 96...I can still hear Ed say "Wiillllbuuuurrrrr"
2. Lunch today will be sitting in the orthodontics office waiting room while The Girl gets her braces adjusted
3. Next couple days won't be fun
4. Trump is on the record for being a climate change denier, but he is wanting to build a wall at his Irish golf course to keep the rising sea from invading
5. BENGHAZI!!!
 
1. Meeting went bad, might have to change codes to risk lowering health standards
2. I believe my inspector won the commissioner meeting bingo card with comparing city sewer to septic.
3. Rounding up realtors and bankers to defend my code - bet you never heard that one before.
4. Tuesday is over, the rest of the week will be quiet.
5. Right after I distribute my staff report.
 
1) This morning was crazy productive. I have two of my 5 staff reports for meetings in June finished... and it isn't even June yet!
2) Closing date is 84 days away... this week will be hot and dry, next week and the following week will be warm and wet. I really hope they get the exterior of the house buttoned up because any more significant delays could result in a delay in closing.
3) I have seen commercials for the 1893 pepsi... but I have not seen the stuff in stores anywhere.
4) My youngest had a but 48 hours. He learned to use door handles to open doors and learned how to go up and down the bunk-bed ladder.
5) Hey developer, I am going to start hanging up the phone if you keep interrupting me when you are calling to demand that I help you with an issue that you caused. :-@
 
1. I got to repaint the deck yesterday
2. Short(er) week for me - I'll be here only 3 days
3. My 28 year old nephew is acting like he's 8 right now
4. I shot a 79 on Saturday!
5. Mrs. P didn't like the color I painted the deck, so she gets to choose a different one for the 2nd coat that I'll paint one evening this week
 
1) I have not been feeling all that good lately. I know it is because I have been eating like crap and not working out. I might want to change that. :(
2) I got distracted with work stuff... and forgot this tab was open! 8-!
3) My new next door neighbor might be 'interesting' as they wanted all of these upgrades to their house, but have not come up with a way to pay for them... so construction on their house is on hold until they pay for the upgrades or decide they don't want them AND our house is done. Downfall is this means that we will be dealing with the construction of their house, after we move in. :-{ I also think that the wife is crazy high maintenance type since the real estate agent hinted that the wife is demanding all of this additional stuff. :r:
4) I am having troubles coming up with additional items to fill all 5. But closing day is 77 days from now! :D
5) I might start packing up stuff in a couple of boxes tonight. :-$
 
1) Feels like Monday but I keep reminding myself it's Tuesday. Awesome.
2) Closed on a refi for the house today. 3.25% for a 30-year VA Loan. Not bad. Will save me another $130/mo on interest each month, too.
3) This might have been a good day to RJ. I think my boss and co-worker are both out. :p
4) Had a nice family weekend with some pool time. The little one loved all the mommy and daddy time.
5) About 76 hours till a nice romantic getaway weekend in a little cabin in Sedona. Cannot wait!
 
1. My afternoon field partner cancelled. Again.
2. I bought a bottle of ice tea/lemonade that tastes like it's made with freshly chlorinated swimming pool water.
3. I have to go to a watershed meeting tonight.
4. I'd rather go to the bike trail.
5. I'm feeling like taking a road trip.
 
5. One of our firemen passed away yesterday performing a dive recovery. Very sad and so young (28). Say a pray for Capt. Long.
4. I hate it when my phone displays a red light. It means I have a message, which means I have to listen to it and then follow up. UGH.
3. I wonder if a certain councilman will wear his Hawaiian shirt with his sheersucker sportcoat tonight - it won't be the 1st time.
2. The doctor said my blood pressure was good.
1. The Girl has 2.4 days of 7th grade left.
 
1. I had Indian food for lunch. Yum.
2. It is storming here.
3. I walked to work.
4. Didn't bring an umbrella.
5. Restricting your caloric intake is difficult when you love your calories. I'm looking at you, cookies.
 
1) Feeling glad I don't have an item on tonight's agenda, but will be there in spirit to support my coworkers in their time of need.
2) New reading glasses (specifically for the computer) look cute but aren't as comfortable as I'd hoped.
3) Problem applicant calling me to complain about another department's hold on his plans - why don't you call them???
4) Want a beer to chase the tortilla chips I had a lunch.
5) Sunshine still - will take a walk this evening.
 
1. Meetings all morning & debriefings all afternoon
2. I think I've finally convinced the CM that the current project delay is due to the applicant and not staff
3. I WAS going to the minor league baseball game Thursday. In case you didn't get it, the key word is WAS. A meeting has now been scheduled by people on the 2nd floor.
4. Last evening was very hot, but I needed to wash the car. When I came back in Mrs. P asked if I sprayed myself with the hose. No I sweated that much it just looks like it.
5. I'm getting to like the new TopGear, I just wish Chris Harris would see less airtime.
 
1) Trying to hire an intern is a pain in the patootie; hopefully this guy will be worth the trouble
2) SOmetimes I wish we had a pool
3) Tired, frazzled, feeling down - and it's only Tuesday
4) Lots of little crap left on projects - it's the lull before the storm
5) Next week is vacation!!
 
1. Today is Flag Day.
2. My coworker's driving scares the hell out of me and I should pull rank on him.
3. I took a bike ride around Harrisburg yesterday.
4. I wonder if it would be worth my while to make sesame sticks snacks.
5. The scenery along the turnpike is lush and green. Or verdant, if you like that word better.
 
1. Tabloid journalism is a bad thing. Always.
2. Remember how the Weekly World News used to have a disclaimer about how stories were provided for entertainment purposes
3. I hope we get a lot of tomatoes this year.
4. When bosses micromanage they create an environment where staff does not feel empowered to make independent decisions/actions. That's usually a Bad Thing.
5. I do not own a wheelbarrow
 
1. I'm disappointed at how little our admin staff knows about locations on our county.
2. Some days, peanut M&M's are a perfect snack.
3. I found the Weekly World News to most entertaining.
4. Family wedding this weekend. :-|
5. I lost custody of my wheelbarrow, but kept custody of some scaffolding, which I used as barter payment for something.
 
1. Looking forward to sitting in the lake this weekend.
2. The English soccer team showed their own form of Brexit yesterday. That was indeed an upset.
3. Customer Service meeting went all morning with dept. heads
4. Fried Canadian sounds tasty
5. I used to own a wheelbarrow until it was stolen & the bastards used it to carry many tools
 
1) Our industry is one of competing forces as multiple sides have different intentions.
2) As it happens on occasion, I am once again questioning why I do what I do as it seems counter productive because it isn't planning for the future but more reacting to the present.
3) We are interviewing babysitters for the last 2 1/2 weeks of July. So far it has not gone well. Our top candidate is a quiet 14 year old who brought her mom to the interview.
4) All day I have been distracted by everything. I need a vacation in the worst way.
5) My oldest is 'teaching' his class today and is reading a dinosaur book that he wrote when he was 4.
 
1. I'm tired of getting on the ESPN website and the first several stories are about soccer. (sorry soccer fans)
2. Mskis - I'd cut the 14 year old some slack. She's 14 and there have been stranger ways to lure a kid to a house for not so good intention so having her mom along was probably a good idea.
3. My fair city desperately needs a city administrator.
4. I am craving a perfectly sauted soft shell crab sandwich.
5. I'm sick of attorneys who fancy themselves planners. Unless you've actually been one then no, no you're not.
 
MD Planner said:
2. Mskis - I'd cut the 14 year old some slack. She's 14 and there have been stranger ways to lure a kid to a house for not so good intention so having her mom along was probably a good idea.
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We don't need to cut her any slack, she is the best candidate by far! We agreed that her coming coming to the interview was a good thing... but her mom did most the talking.
 
1. Can't say I'm very enthused about watching the Olympics this year
2. This staff report isn't writing itself for some reason
3. Fireworks got rained out last night, but that's okay we saw 'em on the 3rd already
4. Had a small home fireworks display that succeeded in getting Mrs. Maister upset at Junior over 'safety infractions'
5. Grilled burgers yesterday. They were quite good.
 
1. bad Chinese buffet for lunch - won't be heading back there
2. it amazes me still that some people are allowed to drive AND have no regard for others on the road
3. had to rush outside and close my car's sunroof before it rained...I made it
4. enjoyed seeing one of my cousins this past weekend
5. think we covered all 5 food groups this past weekend: BBQ - hot dogs - wings - hamburgers - beer
 
1. I think I've decided I'm pretty much over fireworks. I'll enjoy them if it's convenient but I'm not going out of my way to view them anymore.
2. The first real hot and humid heatwave of the summer has arrived.
3. The 4th was a pretty rainy day here. Got a lot of naps and reading done.
4. Been doing a lot more hiking lately. I'm fortunate the Appalachian Trail is so close.
5. What is the deal with people using TWO hiking poles? I mean really, is that necessary? You look like a downhill skier walking along.
 
1. I can't shake the feeling that today feels like Wednesday.
2. The little theater in my town has some good events for low prices.
3. I'm going to try to work from home this afternoon.
4. The planned road trip with my daughter isn't picking up any momentum.
5. I may just tour the Shenandoah Valley on my own.
 
1) On days like today, I just want to go home and take a nap.
2) I think I'm going to run away from home this weekend.
3) We are starting to look at neighborhoods, and all I can think about is how we don't agree on house style.
4) I want some chocolate, but in this heat it doesn't last long.
5) Why? Because.
 
1. AT&T customer service SUCKS!
2. I love billboards guys - not
3. Unexpectedly had lunch with Mrs. P today
4. I'm trying to stay at 1 soda a day, but yesterday was a 2-soda day
5. Hey Sal, a can of St. Arnolds Art Car found its way to my house - it was very good
 
1. After Day 1, the Circus in Cleveland has been spot on entertainment - unfortunately its for real
2. This weekend we need to work on the deck & the temperature will be hovering around 98
3. That reminds me that I have to run by the home improvement store this evening
4. A company recently faxed me a 6 page zoning confirmation letter request to complete and place on our letterhead. My reply was I only accepted email requests.
5. Had a person call me this morning asking how I wanted to handle a meeting. Evidently they had not read the email I sent them last week explaining the details.
 
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