Catty Fantastic

For the second morning in a row, Marple jumped on our bed at 3-are-you-fucking-kidding-am, restless and wanting attention. Yesterday morning I was able to calm her down enough to get an hour and a half of sleep on the couch. This morning, after many pets and shushings when she wanted to BORK BORK BORK! I ended up having to take her out to potty at 4:30 am.

I dozed a bit once we were back inside but now I’m at my desk at the office and let’s just say I’m not at my sharpest today.

Eyes are heavy. I’m nearly done with my thermos of coffee and it’s barely made a dent in my fatigue.

I was gonna call out today but we have a meeting … which looks like it might be rescheduled? LOL FML

Marple woke me up at 3:50 am. She settled on our bed for about 5 minutes then pooped up and pawed at me. Got up, got dressed but she didn’t want to go out. Drank a bunch of water, wandered around the living room for a bit until finally crashing on the couch. I gave up trying to sleep around 5. Made coffee and had some cereal.

Luckily, I was well-rested. Yesterday, I took a nap for nearly three hours. I rarely do that as it fucks with my ability to fall asleep at bedtime and usually makes me groggy and feeling sick. But not this time!

Once again, Monday in the office mostly a colossal waste of time. Not worth the gas spent.

Matt’s parents needed his IT skills so we went up. Took our swimsuits and, after he set up their routers, we played in the pool, soaked in the hot tub and then I took another paddle ‘round the pool.

Then we went out for Japanese food.

Why are you paying extra for this class when you are: consistently late, not doing the exercises correctly or just coasting along on autopilot every week, wondering why you aren’t getting stronger?

If you’re going to grab the same 5lb free weights every class and not pay attention to what the instructor is telling you or your form then you’re not doing anything beneficial. I mean, I guess you’re burning calories from flinging yourself through space?

Yeah, it took me a little while to get the hang of the machine and certain exercises but if something didn’t feel/look right, I’d ask questions!

I’m boggled by people who don’t seem to care or notice what they are doing.

Our museum has a Toulouse Lautrec exhibition — happens to be a favorite of both of ours so there was no way we were gonna miss it.

Did not disappoint — I think this is the first time I’ve seen more than one of his works in person. Afterwards, we toured the other galleries. Our local museum isn’t big but the collections are quite good. From Tintoretto to El Greco to Bosch to Calder and Picasso. Ancient pieces from Asia — sculptures, pottery, a portable Shinto shrine (one of my favorite pieces).

Of course, we hit the gift shop. Bought a print to frame and hang, some postcards, some of which we’ll frame and hang as well and a book that I could not resist.

I am energized! Mind is on fire! Forever suspicious of people who are indifferent to art.

Mom’s 72nd(!) birthday. Chatted with her on my way to work and her present arrived today.

Work is … weird. But I’ve got a job, we got a decent salary increase and that’s really all that matters at this stage. Next month will make 23 years.

Am in a period of my fitness where I can feel my strength/endurance increasing and can see changes in my physique. It’s exciting and empowering. Plateaus can seem endless but then one day it’s like, WOAH! When did this happen? Feels really good.

Slowly refreshing my wardrobe. Nothing too drastic and old things go out when new ones come in.

I have a pair of leather sandals by Børn. They are a simple style. Color is “cognac” but is a bit more burnt orange than brown. And every single time I wear them, I get compliments.