Author: robertjames1971

I'm wicked tall.

Random Thoughts on a Random Friday Morning

It’s Friday morning again, thank goodness. 8.5 hours of work day left until the weekend. My team at work is at half strength today (and Monday too) so I am a little nervous about what might happen today. I’m sure we won’t get slammed with urgent, critical issues or anything. It’s going to be a nice quiet day (he said while knocking on wood and crossing his fingers and all of that kind of stuff he doesn’t even remotely believe in).

I’ve been having a bit of a physical issue when I wake up in the morning. It’s happened at least four times now, including yesterday and today, and I am not sure what to make of it. When I wake up and get out of bed, the base of my left thumb is ever so slightly numb. It lasts for a good chunk of the morning. By lunch time or so it’s passed. It’s not a problem. It doesn’t limit me at all. It’s just there and I am not sure what it could mean, or what could be causing it. I don’t think I sleep on my hand in any funny way or anything. I’m sure it is nothing, but maybe I’ll try to see what position my left hand is in every time I wake up. Maybe there’s a pattern.

Speaking of annoying little health things, my right ear was completely blocked up when I woke up today. I slept on my right side for most of the night last night so that’s probably why. It was partially cleared within a few minutes of getting up and walking around, but it’s not 100% open yet and it’s been three hours. Maybe it’s time to invest in some ear wax softening stuff. Uh, I hate having blocked up ears.

What other random thoughts can I spew out at the universe today? Hamburgers. Yeah, that burger I had for lunch yesterday was so good. It was like a lunch time treat or something. If the weather is okay today I might do it again.

Speaking of weather, we rented a dumpster to help me clean up about a year and a half’s worth of junk that has accumulated in the cellar (mostly) and in the kids’ rooms. It is being delivered today and picked up on Monday morning. We chose this weekend because the weather forecast wasn’t bad. Now though, the forecast is showing thunderstorms over the weekend. I just checked the AccuWeather site and it says to expect storms in the afternoon both Saturday and Sunday. I guess that means I should plan on morning cleaning and afternoon music then? Something like that at least. Our dumpster delivery window opened over three hours ago and still no word. How long before I start stressing about the possibility of them not coming today?

I just got a spam email from Nextdoor on my work email account. Insert a hearty sigh of frustration here.

Okay, I am punched into work now. My exercise is done for the day (no running, just yogging) and breakfast is done and everything is set for a good start to Friday. Except music. I didn’t do any pre-work music today. Maybe after work I’ll sneak a little in. It’s time to start the day. I’ve got some stuff to get through today. Wish me luck.

Authority

Daily writing prompt
On what subject(s) are you an authority?
View all responses

I don’t think I am an authority on anything. There’s always more to learn about all subjects. I expect that once you think you have the answers, that’s when reality jumps up and bites you on the ass and proves you wrong.

Being an authority on a subject feels like a goal that is worth striving for, but realistically can never be achieved.

How’s that for deep thinking, eh? Did the idiot trick anyone into thinking he’s smart? No? Okay, I guess it was worth a shot.

Get Out There

I need to shoot film!!!

robertjames1971's avatarRob Shoots Film

I need to get outside and shoot film again. I’m going stir crazy with all these raining, cloudy, miserably awful weather days. Spring was a bust and Summer isn’t looking much better.

191006760011_###

View original post

Lunch Break

If the weather would just cooperate and stop raining once in a while, I would spend my lunch this way more often…

Oh my goodness, does this cheap, frozen burger patty taste goooooood. It’s four ounces and I don’t know if I can eat the whole thing, but it is so gooood.

Also, is it hot enough for ya?

ADDENDUM: An hour or so after posting this I am happy to report that my tiny little surgically altered stomach and I were able to eat the whole hamburger and a handful of french fries I had on the side. I am pleased with the whole experience. I’m also feeling very full right now. Not quite stuffed, but close. I really want a glass of water but I still have to wait 42 more minutes before I can drink anything.

Guitar Rig

Okay folks, the guitar gear is setup and ready to record some new music.

I put the new Analog Man King of Tone overdrive pedal onto my stay-at-home pedal board and plugged the whole thing in. I have three amps setup. The Fender Deluxe Reverb will be used when I can make oodles of noise and want to record with a microphone. The other two amps are the Fender Bassbreaker 15 and the cute little Vox MV50. They are both connected to the ABY switch so that I can run them both at the same time, and they are also both plugged directly into the USB audio interface so that I can run direct at times when I cannot make any noise.

Now I just have to actually play. Any minute now, right?

309/365

Feeling Like a Failure Today

I made the decision last night before going to bed. I was going to sleep a little late and skip today’s running. I just knew I didn’t have a 30 minute trot around the neighborhood in me. My legs were still sore from almost 48 hours before, I was stone dead tired all day yesterday, I just wanted to wake up an hour or so late and go down cellar and watch Star Trek Strange New Worlds and just not worry about running. I did the running in place thing (pronounced yogging) instead so my exercise ring is closed.

So in other words, I feel like a total failure today. That’s nice.

Where do we go from here? I am not sure. I should do a run tomorrow and get myself back on track. Instead, I might give myself another day and then get back to it on Saturday. I am also considering going back two trainings and instead of doing week three, run two, I would do week two, run three. Week three, run one kicked my ass so thoroughly I feel like I need to build back up to it and then try it again. We’ll see.

I don’t think I am ready to quit yet. I ain’t no quitter, but… maybe in a few days I will be. I don’t know. We will have to wait and see how complete a failure I end up being.

Romantic

Daily writing prompt
What’s your definition of romantic?
View all responses

This is another difficult question. Why? Why isn’t this an easy question. It should be, shouldn’t it?

Also, is the answer the same as yesterday’s gratitude question? Is the answer kindness, love, attention, affection, patience? All things I know I am capable of that I fear I fail to do at literally every opportunity?

Is the end result of this silly writing prompt game going to be discovering that I really am a terrible person? I’m afraid it might be.

Once again I asked Google Bard for it’s thoughts and now I feel like an even crummier person somehow.


The word “romantic” has multiple meanings, depending on the context in which it is used.

In the context of love and relationships, romantic can mean:

  • Exciting and passionate: A romantic relationship is one that is characterized by strong feelings of love, passion, and excitement.
  • Idealized and imaginative: A romantic person may have idealized notions of love and relationships, and may be drawn to the dramatic and the mysterious.
  • Spontaneous and adventurous: A romantic person may enjoy spontaneous and adventurous activities, and may be looking for a partner who shares their zest for life.

In the context of art and literature, romantic can mean:

  • Expressive and emotional: Romantic art and literature is characterized by its focus on emotion and feeling.
  • Subjective and individualistic: Romantic artists and writers often focus on the individual’s inner experience, and may be critical of traditional values and institutions.
  • Idealized and imaginative: Romantic art and literature often depicts an idealized view of the world, and may be characterized by a sense of mystery and wonder.

In general, the word “romantic” can be used to describe anything that is associated with love, passion, excitement, or the idealized view of the world.

Here are some examples of how the word “romantic” can be used in a sentence:

  • “He gave her a romantic dinner for two.”
  • “She had a romantic vision of their future together.”
  • “The movie was a romantic comedy.”
  • “The painting was a romantic depiction of the countryside.”
  • “The novel was a romantic tale of two star-crossed lovers.”

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

https://bard.google.com

2023 50/90 Challenge Day 2/90

As expected, working in the office meant I was in the car commuting when I normally would be trying to make a little music so there wasn’t a lot of progress made on the current musical challenge.

I did come up with three little eight bar noodles that may be worked into a song somehow. Better that than nothing, right?