I have other problems too, namely my health condition and Caleb's behaviors. If I can just lose some weight, I might be able to reduce my risk of further complications with my health. If I can just remain calm and consistent with Caleb, I might be able to influence his behavior.
Today Caleb, Bella, and I took a walk down to the Veterans' Park for exercise.
It wasn't too hot because it was after 6:00pm. We went after dinner. I was fully hydrated. Bella was fully hydrated. Neither of us have been on a walk outdoors for a long time. I really wanted to share the experience with her. She has patiently been a couch potato, escaping the heat outside. She doesn't do well with other animals, and boy were they out today! She is a strong pup, and that's why she's wearing a harness. She lunges towards other dogs and I have to hold her back. It's not easy. I wish I could train her to not do that. I don't normally life walking the street because it hurts my feet and back more than the incline trainer does. My ankle hurt when I got home. Caleb thought I was bleeding on my leg, and wiped it with alcohol hoping to make me sting and burn. When I said I couldn't feel anything, he wiped harder. All the "blood" came off and there was no scratch. It was salsa that he spilled earlier! Bahahaha!
So it's 2:54 am. I woke up because I was thirsty with a dry mouth. My dry mouth requires carbonation. Besides, I drank my 4 liters of water for the day already. I weighed in on Monday morning. I neither lost, nor gained weight last week. I am happy about that, because at least I didn't cause myself to gain weight by not walking.
I looked up my OMPF (Personnel File) yesterday, and got my ASVAB test results back. It I remember, my overall score was 86. That number is nowhere to be seen on my records, as the score is broken down into sections.
Date taken 20060401
Aptitude Area Scores:
GT 121 (the most important score. I don't remember what it stands for though)
Admin 121 (Administrative)
CMBT 117 (combat, I think)
Elec 119 (Electrical)
FA 117 (Finance?)
Mech 112 (Mechanics)
Food 116 (Food Prep)
Commo 120 (Communications)
Maint 117 (Maintenance)
Tech 119 (Technical)
So considering I had been out of school for some years, and not been studying on my own, these scores are pretty good. They allowed me to have my choice of job in the Army. I probably could have had a good job no matter what branch I chose, but I was set on the Army.
I don't remember what Mathew scored when he enlisted. He probably doesn't remember. He retook the ASVAB later in his career and scored higher than his first test. He prides himself on scoring higher than I did on my first test on the GT score. Whatever. Everybody who is worth their weight will score higher the second time around.
Caleb was looking at my print outs and was like "What is this? Is this mine?" It clearly has a Department of the Army seal at the top. "No, Caleb. It's not yours." I replied. "Yes it is! I'm in the Army!" he says. HA ha ha !
If I can train him up in taking orders, he will make a good recruit. He has to practice running more though. In training you march and run everywhere.
I went to the VA clinic yesterday to exchange my Metformin. I was able to get a short fill to last me until my shipment arrives. I also went to Food Lion to restock my soda. Told ya I wouldn't make it!
I wonder if it is going to rain again soon. I am feeling cramps again right now. It might just be the Miralax I am taking. It might be both. I am sensitive to weather changes.
Caleb tried some tiny sweet peppers for the first time today, and so did I. They were on sale, so I decided to pick some up. I thought I might add them to our dinner, but Caleb finished a bag of them before I started cooking! LOL I'm happy when I find a healthy snack for him. We normally eat celery and cucumbers together for snacks.
Today is pay day, also known as bill pay day. I am happy that I can pay my bills because once upon a time, I was struggling even more than I am right now. I am grateful for what I have. I am grateful to have a home of my own, and a small, but loving family.
I wish I could remember my past better. My Aunt Lisa found some baby pictures of me in my grandpa de Mello's house! It's a big deal because most of the pictures were taken by my mom in the divorce. She left them behind when she was escaping an abusive relationship. So, we don't have very many baby pictures, or pictures of us when we were little.
We forgot to bring poop bags for Bella on our walk. She pooped in a friend's yard, and I sent Caleb back home to get bags because he was on a bike. After Caleb picked up the poop, I called him "Caleb. The original pooper scooper!" LOL
We were walking towards the park and Caleb says "Look Mom! Look at the sky! The clouds look like a dildo!" WTF?! LMAO! "Caleb! How do you know about a dildo?" I asked. He says, " Just look, it's got balls and a ding dong!" OMG SMH My son.
Later on we were playing on the couch, and I began to sing to him a song about him. It goes to the same music as "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" by the Beatles. It goes "Dildos in the sky for Caleb." Oh! He hated it so much! So good times! Good times! I laughed so hard!
I'm trying to decide how I want to appear in my photo shoot. Do I want to represent myself as having a natural look with my facial hair, or not? Do I want a haircut, or not? How am I going to do my makeup? Does the dress I chose even look good on me? I haven't figured it out yet. I went looking for tweezers the other day and couldn't find a single pair! I had at least 4 or 5 pairs at one time, and now they are all missing! Caleb! LOL I'm going to have buy new ones and hide them.
The Fourth of July is quickly approaching. We are not doing anything special to celebrate. I am not looking forward to the heat that comes with July. The State Troopers are already patrolling the area.
I still haven't mailed my absentee ballot yet. I keep forgetting. I gotta do that today. I don't want it to get too late.
I haven't been keeping up with much of what I wanted to do. I wanted to add things to my daily routine to increase my health. I find that giving myself lots of opportunity to rest is better than a long list of things to do.
I don't know what I'm going to do when I can't vape anymore. It's a bad habit that I can't afford to continue. It's also a coping mechanism for the amount of stress I have. I'm pretty chill these days, but I won't be once I start going through withdrawals!
I am waiting for answers to questions I have about Jesus recently. If Jesus was not born of Joseph, how can he claim the lineage of Joseph? It Joseph was descended from King David, why was he poor? If Jesus never sinned, why was he baptized by John the Baptist? Why don't we have prophets today? Why are there no details and additional texts available that bring us to current times, and the future? If a woman can create life without a man's input, why do we need men? Why can't all women be blessed like Mary was? What is in the Pope's library? Why do we still have a Pope? What makes a person a Saint? If other people can create miracles, why can't I? What does any of this have to do with Quantum Healing? If someone did energy readings at all the Holy sites of the world, what would they find? How is our belief in God any different than the beliefs of ancient people in history in myths? I'm just curious!
Why are people afraid to wear masks? They claim the mask wearers are fearful because of the media. Aren't they, too, fearful because of the media? Why is wearing a mask such a big deal to anti-mask-wearers? Are they so insecure that they cannot see that it is for our safety and the safety of others that we actively participate in the control of this pandemic? They react so violently to orders from the governor to wear masks in public spaces. Insecurity is the root of their protests. They fear brain-washing of the public, which I think is hilarious. Don't we have Trump as a President? You don't fear his choices? How can you have faith in such a man? You know he is lying when his mouth is moving.
Even Jesus says he won't test God. Why, for Jesus worshippers, do you feel you should do differently than Jesus? I'm confused.
Well, it's 4:22 am here. I just opened my last Dew. Caleb woke up and says "Mom. I love you." I respond, "I love you too." And he goes back to sleep. The tv is silent. It must be in sleep mode too. Bella was sleeping on the floor tonight, with Caleb who has been sliding off the recliner recently.
I'm not particularly tired or sleepy, but I know Caleb will be full of energy in the morning. I've got a big day ahead of me too. Paying bills is a taxing task, then I have to go grocery shopping for the deals that end Tuesdays.
I wonder how long it will take to reap rewards for changing my diet to more fish, instead of beef. I need to find a good Omega 3 and Omega 6 fish oil supplement to take. I also need to do some research in other supplements I can take to reduce inflammation. I taken Naproxen daily, which is anti-inflammatory, but I think I can do better. I like to shop at Swanson online for supplements like that.
I stopped taking fiber capsules in the afternoons because it wasn't helping my chronic constipation. I was advised to take Miralax 1-2 times daily by my primary care provider. It works. I just wonder if it's causing these cramps though. I drink enough water, so it's not that. Anyway, I'm off to bed for the morning! Ta ta!
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