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I went ahead, on the order for this coming month, and pulled the trigger on my supply of nicotine patches.  Simply put, they work.  About a month of 21mg, then another of 14mg.  Anything less seems to be unneeded.  And, sometimes, I lower the patch more quickly, then quit before I finish the last month of stuff as well.  However, it seems like to trip to visit my brother is still on.  My mother indicated she had switched to electronic cigarettes.  If she has stayed on those, then I will be ready to quit as soon as my stash dries up.  I have, perhaps, a month, maybe month and an half, of supply left.  No fuss if she has gone back to regular, I'll just delay quitting.  I don't mind having the supplies laid up though.  It puts controls at my fingertips.  Yeah, I'll quit.  Just have to avoid heavy smokers and such for a good year or two, and not smoke cigars my own self.  Just a bite of the poison, once quit, will lead right back to it.  And it does take some sort of spirit stamina to quit, which if that fails... takes time to rebuild.

Tomorrow?  Hmm, not exactly sure.  It's been a lame duck session this week, even with what I got done today.  I was able to eat a bit better, the last few days, and that seems to help.  Well, and I did miss meds over the weekend.  Plus the pushing up to this point and the gloomy weather.  Not excuses, possible reasons.  It's been a dark spring so far.  I am actually quite impressed with having been able to push through most of it.  So, I'm not even complaining.  Just taking notes.  But tomorrow?

I am actually hoping to get a load of laundry in, first thing... or after waking... whichever works out.  Then getting in and beginning on my bedroom.  That is going to be a slog.  I don't know how long it will take, but just sorting, storing, shuffling, and figuring, before I ever get to cleaning, will take anywhere from three to four days to two weeks.  Then I will begin moving furniture out for taking care of the floors.  This time I have baking soda.  When I do a final dry vacuum, after vacuuming and steam cleaning, I'll put baking soda on both the bedroom and living room floors, letting that sit overnight, then vacuuming that out.  I'll probably hit, in there, with diatomaceous earth as well.  I don't think it's needed, probably just spiders, but... sure.  Spritz it every once in a while, a day or two before vacuuming.

I might even try to get a hike in.  My sleep is off, so I don't know.  I want to get back out.  You know, for a longer run, I could go without my pack?  Nah, I want my pack with me.  I just do.  I want to get used to having it, always, when on a trail.  If anything, I should slip a ten pounder in.  For a ten day hike, I'm going to be carrying a good lot of weight, eighty pounds isn't out of the question, even with water sources and a means of filtering my drinking water.  Hmm... yeah.  Actually, I should either stretch the length of hike, speed, or weight, not two or three at a time.  I think I'm going for extra distance, after that thinking.  I don't think I can actually go faster, for the last distance.  I could add weight, but I don't feel ready for that.  So... the full course it is.  Or as far as I can get.  That would be 7.4 miles.  Yeah, that would make poppa happy.  And tired, but in a happy way.  If I can get my butt out.

Dang it!  I just realized I missed an event today.  A graduation.  I'll get a card next time I am in town.  And do some collaboration with parents about needs and wants.  I like the young man, just... my head and sleep cycles are a bit off.  Never mind.  I'll... fix it as I can.  Nearing bedtime.  Good night.