Just A Couple Of Days

Took a couple of days off this week. Friday and Saturday to be exact. No plans for Friday but Saturday I'm venturing out to a friend's party. Haven't been to a party in a very long time and I've a mixture of being excited for some new fun and a tiny bit of panic because I haven't been in an environment with multiple strangers in a very long time.

This morning greeted me with crisp and very cool weather and the cleaning bug has hit me hard. I'm taking a break between mopping floors, waiting on the bathroom floor to dry now, and other miscellaneous cleaning out. I was going to go visit mom and dad this morning, but it's so rare that this bug hits, I'm taking advantage of it while it's here. My background music is my wonderfully programmed Pandora station.

I go back to work Sunday for a 12 hour shift and possibly a trainee. Yes, we are doing THAT again. She's green which means she'll be in for the next 8 weeks or so. I sure hope she works out. She has a great work history and is bi-lingual but I have not met her yet.

Ants are finally gone. Not sure if it was the crappy poison I bought or the rain. After 7 days with minimum improvement, it rained and they disappeared right after. Either way, they are gone for now.

Dad was diagnosed with three broken ribs and one cracked. As of today, the only pain comes from sneezing. He tries not to.

Off to vacuum!

Ants

I dislike ants. They don't bother me so much when they are outside, but I get angry at them when they are inside. During certain times of the year, though, they will make their way into my home and always before I've been able to dissuade them with spraying bleach around areas they are wanting to get to. The last four days have been a tough battle, though, and they are scoffing at my attempts to keep them out. I'm thinking they are coming in for water since they seem to be hanging around my kitchen sink area. Hasn't rained here in a while and things are pretty dry.

This morning I made my way to Lowe's and bought some Amdro Ant and Roach bait. It's this gel type stuff that you place around their entry areas. If it's anything like the stuff the exterminators use, it should work pretty good. My previous home was infested BAD with ants and we finally called a professional and he dabbed this stuff around the house and in two days those things were gone and to my knowledge, still have not returned. It was clear, though, and this stuff is brown. It was recommended by a friend at work and he swears by it. Crossing my fingers! I haven't been sure where they were making entry and I had to stand there and watch the little buggers meander along while fighting the urge to KILL KILL KILL!

For about 9 dollars you get quite a lot compared to the amount you need to use. I only used three very small pea sized spots. If it works and if I placed it right, this bottle will last me for years to come.

Sympathy Pain

Wednesday before last, while my father was launching his boat to go fishing, he slipped and fell. Mossy launch ramp plus Crocks don't mix well. Like any man would do, he went ahead and did his fishing. He felt fine Wednesday, Thursday he was a little sore and by Monday, he couldn't even get into bed and was sleeping in his computer chair. Even his recliner was not working for him. After my mom insisted he go see someone about his pain, he's had x-rays and been checked by the doctor. Nothing was broken. Today he goes in for a bone scan just to be on the safe side. Because there is Valium involved, I'll be the designated driver.

I started having this pain in my upper left side of my back, just under the shoulder blade. I've had this pain before and it's obviously some kind of pulled muscle. I hope. It's just never been this bad before. I took some Aleeve last night around 11pm and I was expecting to wake up this morning with minimal pain. WRONG. It's even worse this morning then it was last night. Google was not my friend when I looked. I'd kill for a back rub right now.

It's supposed to be almost 90 degrees today, which will make for a hot ride home from the hospital with my Dad. No air conditioning in my car. Have I mentioned that before? I know I mentioned my big air conditioner inside my home going out the other day. I sure was hoping we were done with these hot temps. Thankfully, though, this time of year our humidity level is low and although 90 degrees is high, without the humidity it's not as bad as it could be. Right now I'm enjoying our 57 degree morning... without moving too much because it hurts.

Tis The Season That...

...my house is open to the beautiful weather.
...the marching bands wake me up with evening practice and marching festivals.
...coffee tastes the best.
...I've already spoken the words, "I'm SO cold".
...I've already purchased my first Christmas gift.
...my cats start tearing through the house.
...my cats cling to me like their own personal warmer.
...all I want to do is cook and bake.