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Aug. 22nd, 2013
Twice recently I've run into real life problems that sent me on a mental train back to my high school math class. I was a horrible and totally disinterested student in school But in math class, I felt a twinge that said I was not a hopeless slacker. I went to a very small high school so I had the same teacher for all four years of high school and, for some reason, she did not think I was a loser. I loved geometry most.
When I got to college, I learned that a BA in math was a lovely point of ridicule and a science degree required chemistry (most of my unknowns dried up before I got to them) and physics (????? I could never connect the dot between math and physics). So my math career ended.
And now, the only thing left is enough to know how to phrase a google question so that I can easily find the answer. And, honestly, that's ok with me. Google's going to be around as long as I am so it's all good.
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Yesterday at the pool, after my swim in the locker room I was chatting with a lady I've seen there often. She said that she retired a year ago and I allowed as how I did, too. She asked "So, how long did it take you to figure out how to do it?"
And now I'm back to those thoughts. The answer is, of course, that I may never get that figured out. My days aren't full enough to suit me but I haven't yet come up with a satisfactory filler. I'm no longer stressed about it. If something comes along, great. If not, no biggie. I'm sure not suffering here.
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I think I might finally go back to Costco. I miss their toilet paper and their bacon. I've done without for more than 6 months now and I think that's enough. Maybe I'll go after swimming today. It will be a little after noon and I can score a piece of pizza or hot dog for lunch. (I'm not a fan of those tasting samples - invariably I get something icky in my mouth and can't get the taste out for hours so I'm a 'no thank you'.)
No baseball today. And no other big plans.
When I got to college, I learned that a BA in math was a lovely point of ridicule and a science degree required chemistry (most of my unknowns dried up before I got to them) and physics (????? I could never connect the dot between math and physics). So my math career ended.
And now, the only thing left is enough to know how to phrase a google question so that I can easily find the answer. And, honestly, that's ok with me. Google's going to be around as long as I am so it's all good.
---
Yesterday at the pool, after my swim in the locker room I was chatting with a lady I've seen there often. She said that she retired a year ago and I allowed as how I did, too. She asked "So, how long did it take you to figure out how to do it?"
And now I'm back to those thoughts. The answer is, of course, that I may never get that figured out. My days aren't full enough to suit me but I haven't yet come up with a satisfactory filler. I'm no longer stressed about it. If something comes along, great. If not, no biggie. I'm sure not suffering here.
---
I think I might finally go back to Costco. I miss their toilet paper and their bacon. I've done without for more than 6 months now and I think that's enough. Maybe I'll go after swimming today. It will be a little after noon and I can score a piece of pizza or hot dog for lunch. (I'm not a fan of those tasting samples - invariably I get something icky in my mouth and can't get the taste out for hours so I'm a 'no thank you'.)
No baseball today. And no other big plans.
This n That
Aug. 22nd, 2013 05:38 pmThe pool was packed today. I managed to get all my 60 laps in but it was a struggle to fight the traffic. I wasn't tempted to try for more because my swimsuit was rubbing one of my nipples off. It's not a suit I wear often but was wearing it because my regular suits were chaffing under my arm. I think my underarm is healed so tomorrow it's back to the nipple friendly suits!
Then it was on to Costco. Last January, I asked at the store when my membership was due and was told February. I decided I didn't need it any more. Recently, I missed their toilet paper and bacon so I went back. Turns out my membership expired in April, not February. Note to self, next time you need to ask - go for best 2 out of 3 answers! Also write today's date on the card.
I got bacon and toilet paper and Kleenex. That is it. $30. I was impressed with me that it wasn't more. Then I blew another $5 on a slice (ginormous) of pizza. I got a drink and rather than eat there in the mayhem of the Costco 'dining room', I took it all to the car, drove to a shaded spot and enjoyed my lunch while listening to a podcast. It was just lovely!!
I stopped at Grocery Outlook to get eggs and cheese and then came home for another breakfast trial. Yesterday's was too dry and my recipe was too wonky. Today I kept track of the ingredients and the amounts and simplified greatly. They are in the fridge now. Taste test will be for breakfast tomorrow. I'll publish the recipe once I perfect it.
On the way to Costco after the pool, I went by the location of the new Mercedes (Smart Car) dealership. They were supposed to be in it by now and I hadn't heard a word. I had seen the construction months ago. Today I rounded the curve and WOW!!! It's huge and wow. And then coinkidinkily, while I was eating lunch I got an email announcing that they will be opening the new place on this coming Monday! The note said come on by and see the new place and I just might do it!! I'm due for my 2nd annual checkup so I can go scope out the new place before hand and maybe even make my appointment. Their old digs were old but full of amenities. Designer coffee, homemade cookies, free fast wifi, comfortable furniture, free ride anywhere... I was really disappointed when they finished with my car and I had to leave.
I also finally got an email from the people leasing the new building outside my terrace. They kept tweeting asking if anyone wanted a tour and I kept tweeting yes and then they would tweet 'dm us with your email and we'll set something up'. I'd do that and crickets and then in a week we'd do it all again. Finally... And now I'm set for a tour Sunday afternoon at 3.
Dinner's ready and I'm starving.
Then it was on to Costco. Last January, I asked at the store when my membership was due and was told February. I decided I didn't need it any more. Recently, I missed their toilet paper and bacon so I went back. Turns out my membership expired in April, not February. Note to self, next time you need to ask - go for best 2 out of 3 answers! Also write today's date on the card.
I got bacon and toilet paper and Kleenex. That is it. $30. I was impressed with me that it wasn't more. Then I blew another $5 on a slice (ginormous) of pizza. I got a drink and rather than eat there in the mayhem of the Costco 'dining room', I took it all to the car, drove to a shaded spot and enjoyed my lunch while listening to a podcast. It was just lovely!!
I stopped at Grocery Outlook to get eggs and cheese and then came home for another breakfast trial. Yesterday's was too dry and my recipe was too wonky. Today I kept track of the ingredients and the amounts and simplified greatly. They are in the fridge now. Taste test will be for breakfast tomorrow. I'll publish the recipe once I perfect it.
On the way to Costco after the pool, I went by the location of the new Mercedes (Smart Car) dealership. They were supposed to be in it by now and I hadn't heard a word. I had seen the construction months ago. Today I rounded the curve and WOW!!! It's huge and wow. And then coinkidinkily, while I was eating lunch I got an email announcing that they will be opening the new place on this coming Monday! The note said come on by and see the new place and I just might do it!! I'm due for my 2nd annual checkup so I can go scope out the new place before hand and maybe even make my appointment. Their old digs were old but full of amenities. Designer coffee, homemade cookies, free fast wifi, comfortable furniture, free ride anywhere... I was really disappointed when they finished with my car and I had to leave.
I also finally got an email from the people leasing the new building outside my terrace. They kept tweeting asking if anyone wanted a tour and I kept tweeting yes and then they would tweet 'dm us with your email and we'll set something up'. I'd do that and crickets and then in a week we'd do it all again. Finally... And now I'm set for a tour Sunday afternoon at 3.
Dinner's ready and I'm starving.