Made it.

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I wasn't sure.  Running late, moving slow.  The nap is probably what made it possible, though it could have sidelined it.  After mass, out with a dinner with my new friend.  It's been a while.  I like to hear what is up with him, and about his past.  He has at least as storied a history as me.  I... like stories.

I ate a bit much.  Just the way of it.  Sometimes.

Then back home.  I didn't do shopping, or get some things returned as I had hoped.  Lost track.  Too tired.  Too late to start.  Little I could do about it.

Hoping for a good nights sleep tonight.  I have the alarm set for four, but it is nearing 22:00.  Not sure that is possible, but may try to push on through, waking at four if possible, then getting to sleep more rightly tomorrow night, and through the next few days in an attempt to pull my ass out of sleep deprivation... but... not tonight.  I really want to keep at waking around four.  Six at the latest, but will push for it.

But, if so, to bed by 18:00 tomorrow night, and through the first few days of the week.  And, as often as possible.  I need days of rest, and nights of rest, for I am fairly and truly shot.  But, I did get to mass, a shower before that, and dressed as pleasantly as possible.

Then, out for a right social.  Another bachelor.  I asked if he would consider... a foreign woman.  That just isn't his gig.  No worries.  I... get that.  But, at some point...  Look, I'd just like to hear some pitter pats of tiny deck apes, carpet crawlers, and such... homemade, mine, and... hers.  I've made six of "mine", but I have no contact or such with "mine".  I... want to see some little ones wreck my world, make me smile, make me shout, and... all the good things children do for their parents.  And to have a solid woman.  Always a crapshoot.  But a crapshoot is better than no shot.  Or... so I think.

Anyway.  Had vinegar with my tea, after dinner.  But having another vinegar tonic.  I just need to finish it.  So full from dinner though, so it is slow.  Oh, and I'll add kefir to chia seed, and let that soak overnight.  Hmm, need to pull some meat for the next few days, too.  Bleh.  That means clearing off the freezertop.  Not... terrible, but... a bit of work, on a full belly.  Still, it's got to be done.