Thursday, 6-11-26

Morning.  Finally, got my files organized and backed up: copies on my desktop, copies on an external drive, copies on Google Drive.  This is the recommended setup for backup: computer, external, on-line.  Was going to buy a backup program but did a little research using Google Search and Gemini and, eventually, just decided a simple syncing program I used years ago would be best for the way I organized my files and what I wanted to do.  FreeFileSync which is free for private use, but I donated $20.  Seems like a good investment.  We all need to make a living.  Isn't perfect, but good enough.  "Under Siege" then maybe a little sleep before Sam's.  Might not watch it all.  Feeling good having my backup system done.  Still learning the routine of posting from my blog to FB.  So far, enjoying not having to cut and paste.  Posting my photos and videos still learning have setting a routine that works up.  Understanding God gives purpose to everything???  Very settling.  Later.  Great day so far.  Walked up the porch steps and my left knee felt normal, strong.  Been a long, long time since it felt that good.  Went to Sam's.  Summer is here.  Hot outside, but could have been my diabetes a little bit, too.  Learning to take glucose tablets more.  Doubled up on some things, but prices, oh, boy.  Dogs treats costed more than anything else, I believe.  The Mutt.  Better catch some rabbits.  Haha.  Going to finish my movie from last night.  Movies, computer, reading, same old, same old.  Thought a little about giving up on Penelope, but that would be the easy thing, but not the right thing.  Ain't that shadow.  Know she don't remember me, but real love surpasses that.  God's love knows no bounds and God gave me love for Penelope even though the spirit and love between us is gone, I still have it.  And she deserves me not giving up on my love.  She has no say so for the actions/non-actions of others.  Hatred and disregards for decency hang with people for a long time.  Well, getting a little later here.  Just enjoying and growing my understanding of Him.  Take care, be safe.  God bless.  See what other stuff I can come up with, haha.  YES, Chance is OK.  Penelope's bill is getting higher, hehe.

Wednesday, 6-10-26

 Paydate, so can't complain too much.  Whew, do have to get my sleeping pattern straightened out, but it will be difficult during the summer.  My first Blogger post in a long time.  Seeing how it will work with FB.  Pest control people came today.  They spray the outside of the house.  Keep out the roaches pretty much too.  Still get mice now and then.  Just will have to keep traps and glue sticks here and there.  Not sure where they are coming from.  Got my health screening done yesterday.  Not too bad.  Everything went well.  Down to SLU's auditorium, then back home.  Numbers weren't the best but weren't the worst either.  Will save a little ($120) on what I pay for insurance.  Doctor's visit next month with blood works and all.  My HDLs were lower than normal, but they are always low.  One of the people there told me that could be hereditary.  Oh, boy, how do you improve the numbers then.  And I haven't been exercising much either, so that can be another reason.  My LDLs were low.  My overall cholesterol was good.  So who knows???  I feel good, so not going to worry about it too much.  The stress, worries, and anxiety isn't worth a few months of living longer.  And that isn't always a guarantee anyway.  Going to go by how I feel.  Thought about sticking my finger and stuff again, but again, what is a few extra months.  Mainly, think I am in good enough shape to out last Chance, so that is good enough.  Don't think I have any issues with my heart.  Fingers-crossed.  Did create a Google Photos Album for some current FB images.  Think I have my files organized enough to start working on using my backup program to keep my files in sync.  One backup on the cloud, one backup on a portable drive, and then, my original files on my desktop.  Working on it.  No guarantee I will finish it.  After trying some new chairs, I have four to choose from, I went back to my original one which is bigger.  Seems fine now, but sure I will start feeling change in the future.  Haha.  Just me.  Hope Penelope is having a great summer.  Do have to start working on my will.  Know she doesn't remember me and Chance much, if at all, but everyone should have things from their past to look at in the future.  Have a ton of things here for her.  But, time can change that as well.  Just have to wait to see.  It is easy to give up on someone, especially when they are not of blood, but Penelope is family and she always will be.  I owe her so much.  Can't hold her responsible for the actions, non-actions of those around her.  I have my photos and memories.  Heck, Google Photos has a bunch of photos tonight which I don't remember ever seeing.  Tomorrow, hopefully, Sam's.  Don't need much.  Going to try to reduce the stock of food I have here.  Hopefully, soon, to start trying to get into better shape.  So much to do around the house, inside and out, but nothing that can't wait.  Do need to set up an eye doctor appointment, get someone to come in and check the A/C for maintenance, get someone to come in and look at the short in Penelope's bedroom and bath.  Need to do so much outside???  UGH.  Well, do have a great Thursday.  Will see how this posts on FB and if people will take the time to read the post.  If nothing else, writing does create a calm in me.  Take care, be safe, God bless.

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