Kevin's Hetero MFM Poly-Fi V

Haha, no, we have been trying to keep the cats off the countertops. It's difficult when you can't explain the situation to them. But they've been staying off -- for the most part.

Snowbunny doesn't have to drive to work today, but she does have to work from home. The credit union does a lot of stuff at the end of each year, they make a record of all their numbers and start the new year with a clean slate. Snowbunny has to log on at 10:00 a.m. (it's 9:22 a.m. now), then again at 7:00 p.m. (I think) and from there will be working for most of the night. Sucky part of the job ...
 
So, Snowbunny actually got to bed last night sometime around 2:00 a.m. ... and didn't have a very restful sleep, so she's been rather tired today. I think she dozed off for a couple of hours, but now she's up again and she and Brother-Husband have been working on stuff.

And we actually can put stuff on the countertops now, on a limited basis. If they get wet, we have to wipe them right away. Presumably that won't be the case anymore after a week or two.

The cats (not to be confused with coats ;)) are currently relaxing here in my room on the cushion by my window. They're spoiled, and I'm happy to admit it. The only concern is that Rainee is overweight, and we can't be giving her a bunch of treats.

And that's all I have to tell for today. We aren't doing anything special for New Year's; we did go over to my ex-SIL's house on Christmas Day. I hope 2018 is a good year, better than 2017.
 
I have a tendency to not take criticism well. I've been trying to improve in that area for many years, but I can still get flooded. And triggered. When I was a kid, my mom used to criticize me (and the other kids. And my dad) *a lot.* When I get criticized today, I can get pulled back to that unhappy part of my childhood, emotionally. Once that happens, it is hard for me to recover. It can take a long time.

To complete the perfect storm, Snowbunny sometimes gets on a roll when it comes to delivering one critical remark after another. I can take it up to a certain point, and usually it works out fine, but not yesterday. It reached a point where I entered "the overload zone." I didn't blow up or anything, but I closed up like a fist. And I didn't want to talk about it. I'm still in the process of trying to recover, but at least I can express myself a bit. I'm not ready to discuss the details though, at least not in this blog, and I may not ever be ready. We'll have to see.
 
So as yesterday turned out, Snowbunny talked to me briefly and I admitted what was bothering me. She was perfectly nice about it, and apologized. End of story basically. I would not say I am 100% recovered but I am getting there.

About a month ago, Snowbunny discovered an advantageous way to refinance the house. As a part of that process, a guy came over today and inspected. This pending inspection has been exerting a pressure to get projects on the house done. So hopefully that pressure will recede now. The guy didn't do an overly detailed inspection, which was a relief. He just walked through and around the house real quick and took some pictures. Snowbunny worked at home today so as to be here during the inspection.

Snowbunny gets off work at about 3:00 p.m. and since she's at home today, she won't get held up, and won't have to commute. So, we might watch something on TV, possibly an episode or two of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Brother-Husband usually gets home at about 6:00 p.m. (give or take an hour). It's 12:04 p.m. right now.
 
Snowbunny and I did watch a L&O:SVU episode after she got off work yesterday. Later in the evening (after dinner), Brother-Husband and I watched the first two episodes of "Stranger Things." He kind of picked that out, although I encouraged him a little. I am glad we are watching it because two of my brothers have been practically begging me to see it. I have actually seen about the first five episodes, with Snowbunny, but Snowbunny really dislikes the series. I found it to be a bit corny at first, but as the episodes progress, the plot seems to grow. Hopefully Brother-Husband will like it enough to keep watching it with me. I'll keep trying to encourage that ...
 
Yesterday during dinner I mentioned the possibility of watching another "Stranger Things" episode, and Brother-Husband was willing to oblige. So we have now seen the first three episodes. Snowbunny and I watched the first four or five, so I'm hoping we'll get to a new episode soon that I haven't seen.

It's early January ... highs and lows over the next week are predicted to be in the upper and lower 40's. It's supposed to rain today, but it doesn't look like rain at the moment.

Other than that, my three best friends are keeping me company, Depression, Fatigue, and Anxiety. I did finish reading "Ready Player One."
 
Over the past couple of days, my anxiety levels have been ramped up more than usual. Not sure why. Snowbunny has removed Remeron from the meds that I take in the hopes that things will improve. I'm just carrying on as best I can.

Yesterday, as we do on most Saturdays, Snowbunny and I went out for lunch, went shopping, and watched something on TV together. RocketMan. Mostly really corny, but pretty funny in spots. Anyway, that's all I have to tell you for today.
 
I'm sorry your anxiety is so bad right now. Kudos for having followed your routine despite it.

Leetah
 
Thanks Leetah. I think things have improved (internally), for the moment.

Yesterday, Brother-Husband and Snowbunny went out to run some errands. In most cases I am invited along on these trips, but in this case Snowbunny wanted to spend some one-on-one time with Brother-Husband. Which is okay, I don't mind. I had the house to myself for a few hours. I had some cinnamon whiskey (but Snowbunny knew that was going to happen).

Later, the three of us went out together to eat dinner at a local place called Mariachi. (I think I spelled that right.) Good stuff.

About an hour after dinner, Brother-Husband and I watched another episode of Stranger Things. It was Episode Four, the last episode I had previously seen (with Snowbunny). I was pleased to observe that Brother-Husband was really getting into the series. That means we'll be watching more of it, which will please my two brothers.
 
So Brother-Husband and I have now watched all eight (I think it's eight) episodes of Stranger Things Season One, and have watched the first two episodes of Season Two. I'm really getting into it, Brother-Husband is too. I guess they're thinking about doing five seasons? I'll take it.
 
So yesterday the two of us watched Episode Three of Season Two. It was kind of depressing ... Eleven breaks away to look for Mike, only to find him being wooed by Max. (Where's polyamory when you need it.) Plus Will gets screwed over by the new Season Two monster. Hasn't that boy taken enough punishment?
 
Today, the three of us went for a drive, to a mall about an hour away. We walked around in the mall, ate there at the food court, and shopped a little, mostly at clothes stores. Snowbunny was looking for a plain black shirt, but couldn't find one. I saw a "Stranger Things" T-shirt that I wanted, but they didn't have it in my size.

On the way back, we stopped at Kmart, and Snowbunny found her black shirt. Then, Brother-Husband found the shirt I wanted using his phone, and I think he ordered it for me. :)

Tomorrow and the next day (Monday and Tuesday), Snowbunny and Brother-Husband are both off. On Tuesday, a notary public will come over and we'll sign for the refinancing of the house.
 
So, it is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all three of us are at home. We don't have any plans though; Snowbunny will let me know if that changes. I'm behind on Facebook, so I guess a lot of today will go into catching up. Lady (the younger cat) is keeping me company.
 
Brother-Husband and I have now watched all of the first two seasons of Stranger Things, and are looking forward to Season Three coming out. Now we are starting to watch the "Beyond Stranger Things" shows, interviews and whatnot with the actors/creators.

Today has been rather uneventful. The three of us went out for lunch, that was about the most exciting thing.
 
Today has been even more uneventful than yesterday. Brother-Husband and Snowbunny are both back to work. Right now it is 4:27 p.m.; Snowbunny will probably get home at about 5:00 p.m.; Brother-Husband will probably get home at about 6:00 p.m.

The temperature is now 51°. Highs this week will be in the 40's, with rain predicted every day.
 
One of the few contributions I make to the household around here is, starting up the crock pot while Snowbunny and Brother-Husband are at work. I did that today. We are having sausages, carrots, and potatoes from the crock pot for dinner.

My one other contribution today was, I've been checking for packages to arrive, both at the front door and at the side door. Packages usually arrive at the front door but not always. Today there was a package at the side door ... addressed to Snowbunny, I'm thinking it's a pair of pants.

I'm experiencing Stranger Things withdrawal. I hope they'll start Season Three soon. The cats are keeping me company today. This concludes my riport.
 
As of last night, Brother-Husband and I binge-watched (what I believe were) the last of the "Beyond Stranger Things" segments. So, now I'll really start having withdrawal. :eek: Maybe a substitute fix will emerge soon, like "Better Call Saul" or something like that.
 
Usually Brother-Husband works on Saturday, then is off on Sunday (and Monday and Tuesday). However for some reason, this time around he is working on Sunday and off on Saturday (today). Since Snowbunny is off on Saturday as well, we stayed up later than usual last night, we went out for dinner, then watched a movie (Wind River) on TV.

We don't have any special plans today (at least not so far). Snowbunny shared her lunch with me (I don't always do lunch). Both of the cats are now in my room with me. Snoozing. It's what cats do.
 
It's 4:10 p.m.. Yesterday (Sunday), Brother-Husband was at work (not his usual schedule), so Snowbunny and I did some stuff together. She had a haircut appointment in Olympia, so we drove there and chatted. Snowbunny had a coupon for Jersey Mike's (a sub shop), so we got lunch there. We went shopping at Trader Joe's. And we watched an episode of L&O:SVU.

My Stranger Things T-shirt arrived yesterday. They had sent it previously, but had accidently sent the wrong size. XL. I wear a 2XL. Anyway, I have the right size now. I'm pumped to have it.
 
Brother-Husband and I often watch something on TV about an hour after dinner. Yesterday, Brother-Husband decided he wanted to rewatch all the (currently available) episodes of Stranger Things. I was quite willing to go along with that. Shows you how much we like Stranger Things. So, we watched Season One Episode One. Hopefully tonight we'll watch Episode Two. Brother-Husband does have to get up early tomorrow for work, so we'll have to see.

Yesterday, since we were rewatching the series, I invited Snowbunny to join us. But, she did not care for the first four episodes she had seen, and didn't want to give the series another chance. I admit, the first few episodes are a leedle on the corny side. But things get better as the episodes continue. Anyway, I was okay with Snowbunny's decision, just thought I'd put the invitation out there.
 
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