My head and throat were good this morning after I wised up and turned on the air purifier after crawling into bed and starting to feel the boom in my head from laying down. I don't know why I don't think to use my air purifier more often. The noise of it running doesn't keep me awake or anything.

While my to do list remains longer than I'd like I did cross a few things off last night. First, the newly added task of backing more stuff up because I'm a slacker. Hundreds of photos that weren't previously backed up have made their way to my shutterfly account (thank you very much faster internet connection).

Then I headed outside to tend to some weeds and low hanging branches. The evil clingy vine was really trying to take over a tree along the back property line. Not only did I pull down the vine but I even abused it until I was able to get some of the thicker feeders out of the ground and pried off of the tree. There are three large dog food bags full of these clippings to the curb and many branches added to my neighbor's pile. Sorry, but if you're going to pile ALL of the clippings from that property right near my fence so I get to look at them all the time I am absolutely going to add clippings from your trees that are hanging onto my property to said pile.

Finally, I washed my sheets and remade the bed just in time to wipe out. I only gave myself a few minor scratches and one sore spot on the top of the head from bonking myself while trying to cut back a stubborn branch.

I'm going to whine again, sorry...
I left work with a headache, but at least some of the other issues had subsided.  I wanted nothing more than to come home and maybe lay down for a little while.  Instead I was dumb enough to allow a Windows update w/ 7 things.  I've been trying to get my computer functioning again ever since.

I am LOOOONG overdue for a new computer.  For years I've been saying I need to buy a new one.  My keys are half worn through, the cd drive rarely works the way it should, dumb things happen with it.  So, even though I'm most of the way back up I went ahead and clicked through since I was fortunate enough to find a Dell that still comes with Windows 7.  I guess I'll be loosing another evening to get everything moved over and figuring out what I need to do in order to get my licenses for MalwareBytes and Office onto the new machine.  I guess I could just cough up for the newer version of Office since work has a good deal on it.

Dear World, this is your warning.  Please stay back 200 yards.

My bed is all I want right now.  My sinuses are going haywire giving me a headache, slightly sore throat (from draining), and a delicate nose that if messed with too much is likely to bleed.  I'm cramped and bloated and all I want to do is eat, when I know I need to do the exact opposite.  No, I don't want to chat, I certainly don't want to hear about your problems, I don't want to sit at a desk all day, I just want to eat, sleep, and maybe cry a little.

I had a nice enough weekend but it ended too fast.  There was food I shouldn't eat (chic fil-a), an evening out at a comedy show, a graduation party, and some quality time together.  As a result, the girls took their first (and second) ride in the new vehicle.  It feels like a complete destruction of it when the first tainting of fur and slobber occurs.

I'm in a mood at the moment. I know I'm taking innocent comments to imply things they weren't intended to.  I know that those thoughts are spiraling into other emotions of inferiority and doom.  It's just unbelievable how hard it is to shake a bad mood sometimes, even if you know it is all in your head.

Fortunately tonight's dinner was a sammie - quick and easy.  I got my allergy shot and filled up the gas tank, which put me home a little later.  I was then working outside around Serafina to put the new liners in the back seat and cargo area when I prompty toppled over myself crashing to the ground.  I'm already aching a bit from it.  It should be interesting to see the bruises that result.  I wonder if any of the neighbors got to witness that show.

The liner for the back seat seems to fit quite well.  But I guess we'll see how well it stays in place with the dogs in there.  At least the leather should be protected.  As to the cargo liner I should have gotten the XL one as the edge flaps lay flat on the cargo area.  Compared to the Durango, the Kia is smaller, so I wouldn't have expected to need an XL for it.  Oh well, I guess I'll keep the tarp back there to help support the sides. At least everything showed up today.  The delay in Amazon shipping them had me quite worried they wouldn't arrive before I needed to transport beasts.

Next it was time to inventory the apartment, fix a couple of loose drawers there, and then run to Home Depot after realizing a bracket on a mini blind over there was broken.  This of course meant all of the weight was resting on the other side and pulling the whole piece of trim away from the wall.  *sigh*  I made my attempt at a fix, replacing the bracket, and attempting to use a longer screw to secure all of it to the wall behind, but of course I managed to strip the screw before I got it the whole way in.

I also picked up some wood screws as to better secure the railing on the small front porch for the deck and the railing on my basement stairs.  Since my first would-be elderly person fall was a few years ago on those basement stairs, I guess it's only fitting that I make sure the railings are secure, since I'm clearly at risk of breaking a hip in the near future.

Today's the day - Autumn goes to her new home after work. Last night I took her for our last ride, to the grocery store and to get her some gas. I know it's a little crazy to name your car and become attached, but I do. Many perceive me to be stern and cold, but I'm a huge softy just under the surface - even for inanimate objects. Thank you Miss Autumn for keeping me safe for the past 12 years. Here ends one of the longest relationships of my lifetime thus far.

I slept pretty well and a little later than normal, but I did make it to church.  From there I stopped and took a few more photos at Richland Cemetery while the thunder rumbled in the distance.

After a little bit of time at home I decided to take a cursory glance at the apartment and carried some cleaning supplies over.  I'll need to inventory things one night this week and partially take apart a couple of kitchen drawers to get at the back side of the pull knobs to tighten them up a bit.  Then I headed to Ollies to find something shelf like to put into the deep closet to offer a little more storage flexibility, so now I have that to put together too.

After dropping my purchases off at the house I was headed to the West End, by myself, which wasn't ideal, but it was still worth going - to Polkafest!  I stuck around long enough to have a funnel cake, a beer, and some haluski while listening to the bands and watching folks dance.  My Dad would have loved it.

I've not done much in the way of cleaning this weekend other than two loads of laundry and running the dishwasher.  Can I count washing my hair as an accomplishment? - oh wait, I didn't do that just yet either.  I might be hitting bed a wee bit early again tonight.  Maybe it's the heat.  I have been taking in a good bit more fluids than normal but I'm not running to the facilities, so perhaps I just need to double up on intake again.

BTW - Samsung - I'm left handed, I want to hold my phone in my left hand and hit the controls when taking video.  That should NOT result in every video being upside down.

I am 100% butt kicked.  I had to get moving this morning, even though I really didn't want to crawl out of bed.  I knew that a nap was out of the question later in the day too.  Straight to Carmen's for the Durango's inspection I went with my coffee in hand.  Now we can add front rotors to the purchases too.  *sigh*  Worse still I sat there for 3 hours.

My computer battery only lasted for one of those, but in that time I quickly realized I'm way in over my head with regard to the church wanting me to help revamp the website.  It's been so long, I need to relearn everything in order to even try.  When on EARTH am I going to do that?  I didn't ask to help, I got volunteered, but yet it still seems impossible to say "I don't think I am going to be able to pull this off for you."  I know what I want to do... if only that could translate.  I'll admit it - I don't want to do it either, that makes a huge difference.  It just isn't how I want to spend my evenings and weekends.

Because that took so long I almost didn't run to the drivers license photo center, but frankly when the heck else am I going to get there?  So I swung past and got lucky - there wasn't even a line.

From there, after a quick stop at home, I was on my way to Altoona.  A few items out to my relatives and then all of the personal photos etc and other miscellanea that needed to go was loaded up to come back home.  I did unload everything and bring it to my dining room, but I am way too tired to even attempt to find places for everything.  I need another three day weekend.

Last night I picked up the Durango from getting detailed and headed to a happy hour for someone leaving the company.  I didn't stay past dark, so that didn't contribute to my tiredness.  Bed at 9? Maybe.

The tenant is out. As per normal this had me well up a wee bit with anxiety. It isn't like I need it rented to be okay, so I don't know why it gives me issue.

The Durango is well on her way to being ready to be transferred. The repairs for the leaf spring and exhaust related items I know were necessary for inspection were completed on Wednesday. Now for the mirror to come in and to Carmen's she will go for that repair and inspection. I'll also need to get the detailing complete, so I guess I have another call to make and more running to do.

I'm trying to find my calm with Saffy. We've gone walking the past two evenings just before dark. While I enjoy it in the moment, and it isn't much of physical challenge I do have a mental challenge just getting myself moving. Last night I watched the documentary-style show "Fed Up". I'm hoping to maintain my level of fear it fed me on the sugar factor. I'd like to really back off my sugar intake. I do wonder how many pounds would end up melting away as a result. I suspect I wouldn't have to work out as hard as I have in the past if I paired it with such cautious consumption.

While my weekend is over, at least this time the week is only 4 days long.  We had a good and busy visit this weekend.  Friday night I picked up the new vehicle!  There are so many options and a lot to get use to.  It's taken the weekend, but I think we are going with Serafina for her name, a nice Italian name, even if they did misspell Sorrento.

After picking up the vehicle I returned home to await my honey's arrival.  After I surprised him that I had made my purchase, we headed to Donegal for a fireworks display at a local dealer.  That was pretty neat.  I can't believe how much they had included in their demo.  Boy was it cold out there though.  I was chilly despite having my winter coat and a blanket with us.

Saturday we headed to an auction and dinner down the mountain.  Sunday was bowling and a couple of movies on Netflix.  Today was chicken cooked out and a mishmash of leftovers and grub to simulate a cookout and then a meal with his parents as he headed out of town.  We really made the most of the long weekend, but there is always still so much more I'd like to get to do - even if it's just sitting around. I'm tired, I'll sleep deeply tonight, but not well at the same time.  There are hours to be covered this week from last week... so it will be a busy 4 days.

On other news, Vixen appears to have another growth popping out at her side, it appears to be fatty tumour-ish, but right now it's hard to tell.  She remains happy and a good eater, so I can't worry too much at this point.  I do wish however that she didn't have to struggle with the size of her stomach as it seems to trip her up from time to time.  Poor girl.

If you're an animal lover - Please consider visiting this page, and signing the petition. These are good folks, some I know from my time down south who are working to get justice for a young Siberian Husky who was slain with a sword by her owner. Vixen, Danika, Safyre, and I want #JusticeForKoda
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Shortly before lunch hour I got a call with good news - they found a vehicle for me out in the burgh. Same trim model as the previous in my desired color but it also had the factory installed remote start. Yay one less concession. I headed out for lunch w/ someone interested in Autumn and go figure - she decided to pop a leaf spring while we were out and about. smh

I ended up running straight to Carmen's to see what the deal was and from there to Team Collision, since Carmen's could not do the work on the diagnosis. It could be a lot more expensive than it is, but it still deflated me a little from my earlier excitement. I realized then that I need to just get her through inspection. I know my Mother would have told me not to and to leave that for the next owner, but it's the right thing to do. This way I know anything that has been discovered or would be discovered in two months is DONE. I can sell her feeling good from my end.

The better news there is, the person who was testing her out is still definitely interested. So as soon as I have her healthy again we'll go for another quick drive. Hopefully she will behave.

Today's good news? I get to see my Favorite Egg. :)
Today's bad news? I'm highly likely not to have a full 40 in by the time I leave today, especially if the dealership was able to get my new lady.

Apparently the lighting in Denny's works well for me. I wouldn't call it hit on for this morning's episode, as he wasn't asking me out, but a gentleman was very kind in his words to me regarding my appearance. Now, how to replicate that Denny's lighting around me all the time? Maybe I'm just looking better in there because of the promise of coffee and peanut butter chocolate pancakes?