I cannot believe the time is 10:23 p.m.! I still have not eaten dinner. Ugh, I have not completed my entire to-do list for the evening. Why, am I not surprised…?
I left my office late as usual, 6:10 p.m. Bernie can attest to the “usual” part; I very rarely leave on-time. I cautiously head up the ramp and exit the parking garage; if you don’t use caution you are liable to get “smacked” by a car zooming through the parking lot.
Thankfully, I was able to avoid the drive-up line at the bank; no deposit today. Well, truthfully, there was a deposit but I didn’t have it prepared prior to the 6:00 p.m. close. So, no deposit today and I head towards the dry cleaners. Sometimes, the dry cleaner is a trip I make during lunchtime because I can’t get there otherwise. I keep reminding myself all the way home “don’t forget to stop at the post office” because I need to drop off today’s mail. It is always fun when I forget and have to turn around when I get home and head back to the post office – quite a nuisance. Typically happens when I am on the phone; imagine that.
I have a certain route based on “what” stops I need to make on the way home. Funny, but I think everyone has a unique route for running errands. I want to ensure the quickest route home for my to-do time.
Ok, so I pick up my dry cleaning, drop off the mail and arrive at my humble abode. I love my little apartment! I park by the mailboxes; another usual part of my day. Get my mail; review it as I head to my apartment (to save time). Keys in the door, turn, unlock, and the door opens. Flip the light switch. I have arrived, home sweet home. Drop my bag on the ottoman. Put my lunch bag next to the sink. I grab my protein powder and shaker cup; measure out my scoop, add water and shake…and presto! Ok, time to drink up and change and head to the gym! Oh yeah, this is definitely the best part of my day.
The gym is an absolute must no matter what. I can honestly say I think I am addicted. Seriously, addicted – I could compare it to Starbucks. Hmmm, I am not quite sure if comparing my addiction to Starbucks to the gym…? By the way, the Starbucks addiction has decreased significantly (really it has). The gym and Starbucks are equal addictions; I think…
Ok, my usual walk to the gym (in my complex) with my water bottle and Ipod in hand. I am officially ready to sweat! So, my favorite machine the elliptical machine is occupied so…that means I am on the treadmill. However, I get a treadmill with a working headset so I watch AND listen to Bones as I sweat. My usual time is roughly about 35 minutes; 45 minutes if I really want it. Ok, enough of my obsession with the gym and/or cardio.
As I head back home I realize the time is 7:40 p.m. Time, where does it go?! I prepare a quick salad and set out my leftover Mexican dinner from Sunday…yummm! I am determined to start and complete my online bill pay enrollment today. An absolute must, period, no exceptions. It is quite the experience to change from one bank to another. Extremely time consuming. All in all, I spent roughly 3 hours setting up my bill pay. 3 hours are you SERIOUS? I cannot believe it took this long! Ughhh, ok, there goes my evening. I wanted to watch my shows: The Closer and Rizzoli & Isles. My shows are set to record on the DVR, so, I keep on working away with bill pay. Needless, to say I have one payee left to enter and will do this tomorrow morning. I want to write today’s blog entry, work on a few other blog entries, watch my shows, read a chapter of Three Fates, and…I can’t remember. Wow, it has been a long day. Oh, I didn’t get to talk to my girlfriend, Kirsten but we managed a few text messages however, we really need to talk live on the phone (and catch up). I managed to squeeze in a few minutes of talking to Bern (a little air conditioning assistance was needed). I am glad Bern’s thermostat is in proper working order and no service call. Wow, what a tangent…
I still, have not officially eaten my Mexican leftovers. Wow, can you believe I have all these things still on my to-do list and it is 10:23 p.m. at this point?! Ok, I need to get real here. I could go on and on – where does the time go? It goes away and away, that is where the time goes. Ok, I did finally eat them somewhere around 10:50-11:10 p.m. – way to late to be eating dinner I know.
Well, I finished one thing on my evening to-do list. Bill pay set-up for my new account; check. Yes, I know I still have one payee to enter (in the am). Now, time to blog (obviously, or you wouldn’t be reading this). I did watch The Closer; courtesy of my DVR. Currently, listening to Rizzoli & Isles and will watch again tomorrow; courtesy of my DVR again. My DVR is definitely worth the extra $10 a month on my Cox bill.
Ok, well time to wash my face, brush my teeth and read a few pages of my book and catch some zzz’s… I already set out my coffee cup, made the coffee (and set the timer), and set out my oatmeal…yes, I am a little obsessed about how things are set-up for my morning routine. It is a must!
Time for bed. I realize my post is a little different tonight however, that is what makes it unique. I hope you enjoyed a little of…this and that…about my day today.
Goodnight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite.
