Pushing it.

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Down at 23:00, or just at.  I wanted to be to bed earlier.  But, in the game, I thought I was on the crux of something I really wanted, so I pushed.  Only to... find nothing?  Too tired to go beyond, or look for the problem,  I finally just went to bed.  Shut it all down, gave up for the moment, and got some sleep.

Alarms set for five and seven, which will be my normal until they become... regular.  Then I may back it up a few hours even from that.  I don't mind waking at four to six in the morning.  That will give me a good solid running start on any day.  And have me up before other folk.  Allow me to shower, dress, be ready, or out, as needed.

If I can do that, for a year, I'll... see what else I might be able to do. Losing weight has helped.  I just wish I could get that last twenty pounds off.  It's just not coming off.  Weight is 220.6 this morning, and blood sugar is 119 fasting, it was 111 last night.  Trying to check it just twice a day.  Twenty pounds to lose, and would like to drop blood sugar between twenty and thirty.  This may be as good as that gets?

No food today.  I had two pieces of steak remaining yesterday, but overcooked one of them.  Missed the timer?  Didn't set it?  Shut it off without thinking?  No matter.  I still had the last piece.  That one I was careful with.  Which is fine, I had the sirloin to start.  So I still had three meals.  I'll take a break for a few days, pull a steak to thaw tomorrow, eat Sunday... for a few days.  Then take another break from eating.  Meh.  I can do it.  Easily.

Fatted coffee and water, otherwise.  Life is good, to be honest.

It was 76 near me, when I woke.  I woke before the five alarm, but couldn't do it.  So shut it off, and hoped to get up before the seven alarm.  Nope.  It... snuck up on me.  But I snoozed it immediately, then... considered the prospects.  I didn't want to hear it again, but I really didn't think I was ready to get up.  Still, the idea of hearing the alarm again got me going. I turned on the light, and sat up.  Turned off the alarm, hoping I didn't just curl back into bed.  But, no, I... finally got going, after a minute or two.  One of those mornings.

It is 71 up front, 72 in the main, furnace set to 68, and 46 outside.  That new window is a major help to things.  I am hoping the gas bill will be a lot lower this year.  The people before me chipped off the stucco, which had been plastered on the rock walls.  Then filled the gaps fresh.  Quite a task.  But they did an excellent job.  They did a lot of work, but... ran out of steam, money, and then had a baby.

I felt bad for them.  I couldn't hear the desperation, but could sense it, see it in their eyes.  Something had gone terribly wrong.  Young people, with dreams.  They were having to go move into the basement of his brother.  And, as unwelcome guests at that.  Left their cat, not of their choice.  Life is a cruel teacher.  I pray for them, from time to time.  I hope hitting bottom wasn't just the start of a longer fall.  One of us is enough for that.

Oh, I got the phone cameras taped off, until I can get a case that covers things better, and some camera dots.  Oh, and I need to get a usb c corded headset, cheap one, with mic.  Get it working, make sure it works, then cut off the cord and just leave it in the slot.  Yes, it's... how you do it.  Probably not perfect, but... a start.

Friday, is it?  Yeah.  Only the 6th.  Okay.  Most bills paid, though need to find out what I owe on utilities, and get some or all of that in.  Dairy is low, but I've got that covered already.  And there are two other bills I'll figure before the month is through.  As well, need to check on tags and such.  Bleh.  But, this month, I'm not bleeding out of every corner, for everything and it's uncle or aunt.  Paying extra on things, but had it ready for that.  So... even that is okay.

I suppose it's time to start on coffee.  Good morning, day.