9th Jan. 2025

Snow and mid 20's.

Things feel unbalanced. My sleep was ok the last few days, but only because I was given gummies. I was mortally wounded by that email from Amazon telling me to take ambitions of becoming an affiliate and FUCK OFF.

So, what now?
Twitch API developer documentary was almost interesting but pretty limited.
Starting consulting is an option, but I need insurance and licensing.
I can jar up my farts. Sell them on-line.
Pluck my nose hairs and macro photo the roots behind a paywall.

IDK I should probably hunker down and study SQL data analyzing stuff. Until next time, peace & bacon grease

5th Jan. 2025

Had me a weird Windows 10 error today.
I started up my PC this morning, everything seems to be booting as usual. I wheeled into the kitchen to start a pot of coffee and suddenly heard the USB connect audio alert start and repeat, over and over again.
Connect
Disconnect
Back and forth it went. I returned and muted the volume, clicked the notifications, nothing, checked the taskbar and it showed a USB device popping in and out. I tried to catch it to "disconnect" the device but it would only error out.
I took to the task manager, seen that it was an Intel Bluetooth issue. Googled solutions and found that it was power related. I shut down the PC, disconnected the power from the PSU and help the machines power button. I could see the network adaptor light stop blinking and I help the power button until I thought all the "old" power had been pulled from within the circuitry of the motherboard.
I reconnected the PSU and powered on the machine and the Bluetooth error vanished. You can NOT convince me that electricity was made by the devil or something equally as evil.

I got an email from amazon this morning confirming my failure to get qualified for affiliate. At least they left NO QUESTION about it. I'll probably delete or at least remove the blogs and affiliate section of this website.
I'll need to find some other way to monetize.

Until next time, peace & bacon grease

3rd Jan. 2025

Back to cold, single temperatures again.

I called Medi-Van today to ask about getting a ride to the eye clinic, I wasn't sure what is or is not covered for their services. They got my name and info and scheduled a van to pick me up THIS AFTERNOON. So I've been filling up with anxiety since that call.
Now I gotta put on some pants. I gotta dress warm. I need gloves, sunglasses Aaaahhhh!

I'm thinking about doing a newsletter. Those who "subscribed" I can send it out to the email they provided. Not a monthly newsletter, probably closer to a quarterly thing.
Tech news, business tips/tricks stuff like that. IDK I gotta start getting ready to exit my safe space. Until next time, peace & bacon grease.

1st Jan. 2025

It's the first of the year.

A hundred years ago, it was predicted that there would be global peace, the entire planet under one government. One language spoken everywhere. Calamities met and alleviated by united forces of all mankind.
Scientific advances would bring average life spans to 150 years.

But no such luck.

So how was everyone's NewYearsEve celebrations? I was in bed by 9, surely asleep by 10 and woken up shortly before midnight by all the ruckus that was going on around my city. Town? ...in my area. But I got up this morning and worked as usual.

Yesterday the hospital called about my prescription spectacles arriving. I have to vehicle and Bae's engine is SHOT, so I'll be calling Medi-Van Thursday to see if they'll help me go in to get them fitted quick and return home. I feel like they might cover it, but I've never had to depend on them this much before.

I continue technical training, today I tried a data analytic course through work training, but the instructor didn't seem to have his shit together and wasted too much of my time/attention. I found a seven day trial on coursera or something through Google.
I spent a couple hours struggling to get through just introduction, modules and videos, instructor introductions etc etc. I have 7 days, can we just get started already?!?
I just to have the patience or the attention span for stupid shit. If you aren't giving me any useful information, get the fuck out of my way so I can FIND it.

Well it's the evening now. I'm gonna switch gears and find a game to play. Until next next, peace& bacon grease

31 Dec. 2024

New Year's Eve. What can I say about 2024 ...political text messages angered me. That's sad, I can't come up with anything positive over my anger. I need to work on that.

I found out that I can't spell "excersise" to SAVE MY LIFE. Something else I guess I need to work. Excersize. Excercise? Exercize exercise ...is THAT it ?!?! :facepalm:

I found a couple more ways a comment section WON'T work on hostinger. I'm slightly frustrated but appreciate the challenge.

Tomorrow is the start of 2025. Let's make it hap'n cap'n., 'till then, peace & bacon grease.

28th Dec. 2024

33° when I woke up around 4a.m.

Had a rugged 'ol dream. It was a dark setting, it reminded me of a hospital parking lot. I don't think I was wheelchair bound, because there was a trigger that put me right behind an individual with the barrel of my pistol into the back of his skull.
In this parking garage, I remember two people focused on someone running around. The guy on my left was telling the other guy: "Shoot"
Just then, I noticed it was someone I knew, that I was related to. The 2nd guy fired off two shots and the running relative dropped instantly.
I was filled with anger and found myself with pistol drawn and right behind the 1st individual. In the name of my fallen relation: BANG BANG, in the back of the head! He fell on his back: BANG BANG, BANG BANG CLICK I emptied the magazine. Two in the chest and the last rounds into the face.
I was taken into custody, identified and questioned. They talked amongst themselves, I assume they were detectives, they weren't dressed as police officers. Though they were in my sight I couldn't hear what they were saying back and forth under their breath. But they let me go. It was at THIS moment that I woke up from this crazy dream.
I still felt the anger that a relative had died, being shot in a parking lot, but I also regretted taking a life myself in the heat of the moment. I knew it was a dream, but I guess I was disappointed in myself for losing control and letting my emotions get the best of me. I suppose that just makes me human.

Saturday, it's almost 5:30 a.m. now and I'm thinking coffee. My eyes still feel tired, or maybe I'm just emotionally exhausted. I'll probably study some cyber security or more web design, maybe some app developing. I still need an alternative to commonninja for my comment section. If not, I'll end up paying more than $50/year to use it eventually. 'till next time, peace & bacon grease.

Christmas

Merry Christmas
Northern Minnesota and we have mid-twenties for the temperature and though no "fresh" snow, we still have a white Christmas. It's 7:40 and there's no sun yet. The dogs are awake and I need to interrupt this train of thought to do all the things THEY want to do.

Today's plan, my Pops is picking me up today. Going to go watch holiday football and have dinner at his place. It's time to clock into work and I'll probably not have anything else to write today unless I get home early. But until next time, peace & bacon grease.

23rd Dec. 2024

Low 20's this morning, tomorrow it may reach the 30's. I knew Minneapolis was going to be warm but further north here I expected it to be a little cooler. Christmas day looks to be even warmer, as does the rest of the week.

We're supposed to be off Tuesday and Wednesday, but I'll probably still log in and make myself available to anything that might come. I got a couple issues to take care of over last weekend. Nothing crazy, but it still makes me feel good knowing I can still be useful.

Got to play some Helldiver's 2 today, it's been fun getting back into it but today was a reminder to the issues it has with glitches. In a full release, paid game, that's pretty disappointing.

Reviewed my RosettsStone lesson progresses this morning, I need to review some of my German and try to finish that last lesson out. I didn't realize how close I was to completing it.
I started Spanish but only just started. I think I've gone through the 1st lesson 3 or 4 times. I keep getting hung up on the translations. ...and where are all the cuss words?!?! The complete lack of swear words make me question what language I'm studying.

Until next time, peace & bacon grease.

21st Dec. 2024

Back to single digit temps and it's really not that bad. Or so says the guy who doesn't even go outside much.

I ordered the cable puller and RJ45 crimp tool, a network cable tester was included, but needed a batter. A 9V battery. The only one I could find was leaking and rusty. So I didn't work on my new router/firewall yet. Hopefully tomorrow before work Monday.

I re-downloaded Helldiver 2. Couldn't remember how to play FOR THE LIFE of me. Also played a round or two of Fortnite, short range Samuri swords are apparently the move in battle royale.

Today marks the first day I added a shortcut button for comments. It just pulls visitors who want to comment down to the comment section WAY down at the bottom.
I'm still on the fence about just letting comments post w/o screening. But I'll just keep it set to approval required for now.

Until next time, peace & bacon grease. And Merry Christmas, just in case I don't get another entry in before then.

19th Dec. 2024

We got snow. It's wasn't overly cold, but the snow began it's descent ( hope I spelled this correct, it looks like it has something to do w/ smells ) late in the morning. Closer to noon if anything.

Medi-van made it through the mount of snow that the city snow plows grace us with every snowfall. He knew the address well because he picks up my aunt here for her many appointments. He pushed me up the ramp and buckled me in 5 or 6 different ways.
I still showed up to my appointment more than 30 minutes early. The assistant screened me, tested my vision and dropped liquids into my eyes. One set for the "pressure" test, and the other to dilate me half blind.
Afterwards, we moved damn near ALL THE WAY down the hall where I waited for the doctor. Same Dr. I've seen since the 90's. The only Dr. I know who's LASTED all these years. She checked my dilated eyes for eye diseases and gave me a clean bill of ...eye health. I still have astigmatism but my distance vision has improved. Insurance covered new frames and lenses, so I get new spectacles. ...in a few weeks.

The receptionist called me on my work cell, apparently, they gave EE's Christmas cards again this year (on top of the bonus). Likely there's a gift card I will never use, at least not until it expires and have to cut through a bunch of red tape to get it re-issued for a nominal fee.

Crazy Heart is on sale, $5 and I didn't hesitate on pulling that trigger. I did a brief self-evaluation after this purchase, I've come to realize I like country movies more than country music. Till next time, peace & bacon grease.

17th Dec. 2024

I bought a four dollar movie thinking it was a deal, but after watching it, I now know why it was only four bucks. "Conjuring The Beyond" was so bad, somebody needs to warn people. Hard pass.

So, I added a free comment app. Very limited. It's BURRIED at the bottom of this "Daily"/journal page, but it IS functional. I also added / altered the contact button, it'll open a chat and/or call window.
I'm still trying to program my own comment app in Azure. It's pretty complicated to integrate and even set-up but now there's no real rush.

My Dr. appointment is coming up, it's honestly stressing me out, but I don't know why. It shouldn't, it's just an eye check-up. I don't even know If I'll be able to get new spectacles. If can, I want a new pair of bi-focal glasses. And hopefully clearing up my vision more so in the 5' - 15' range? I sold my truck, I don't need driving glasses anymore.

I found the movie "Troy" for sale too, a director's cut version. Brad Pit flicks hardly ever sell for under $15. This version runs three hours and I feel like some of it could've stayed cut out.

My router has been steamy pile of shit all day too. I think it got steady early afternoon but right away this morning I just KNEW it was on it's moon or SOMETHING. I contemplated taking a tumble down the stairs with my replacement router/firewall and an extra 4 port switch and just set it up DOWNstairs, but I really want to run a couple extra cables and have it set up here next to me. It's such a pain in the ass getting myself up and down those stairs, Not to mention it's dangerous.
I hate to order what I need to set it up the way I want while I'm still trying to dig myself out of the financial hole I ended up in this fall but I can't NOT be able to connect to work. IDK, until next time, peace & bacon grease

15th Dec. 2024

Well, I went with a free version of commonninja for a comments section. I run into nothing but WALLs trying to create my own solution, outdated info, failed connections etc etc etc
We'll see how long comminninja lasts, I should probably just keep banging the cloud solution comments system drum because I have a feeling I'm still going to need it eventually. The comment section is free now, but I guess we'll see what time brings.

Oh, the weather has warmed this morning and throughout the day. Still a bit chilly, but I think we were above freezing anyway today. So, 'till next time, peace bacon grease.

14th Dec. 2024

Above 20° today, it's crazy that that feels SO WARM.

Tried to research website structuring or architecture and the house got loud, tried studying a cyber security course putting headphones on and all of a sudden I'm called and questioned. There's just no peace today.

Last night I tried sleeping w/o putting Vicks vapor rub onto my feet, thinking maybe it has past. IT HASN'T, woke up full of phlegm, miserable and coughing until my rib cage broke. Grabbed more Vicks and a fresh pair of socks.

I keep going back to free tier VPS services, and I keep running into Oracle's service. I don't know if I'll jump on it anytime SOON, but I can certainly see it as a go to solution if/when I decide to move away from my current website host.

StarCitizen is in their giveaway season. I still have a decorative cookie jar from last year. I didn't even have to open the game to claim them, it's all through the Robertson website. Don' forget to use my CODE for free, in game, $ when you sign up! We can ALL use free these days.

That's all for now.

13th Dec. 2014

Friday the 13th, and Vudu (now Fandango) is offering 8 Friday the 13th movies for $13.00

I got watch the new Joker flick, I was so anxious to watch it I almost bought the digital version as soon it became available.
I'm glad I waited. Not that it was bad, it just isn't good enough to warrant that Just Released price tag. I bought the first movie, I'll probably buy this one too when/if it goes on sale. (I expect it to go on sale quickly)

I also run into a sale on a Longlegs/Pig bundle for $20 but I'll pass on that as well. I dig Nicolas Cage, but Pig was just ok.

The weather pattern seems to be trending to a warm X-mas this year, everyone throwing up hands because they were hoping for a "White Christmas". F'n Presidential election anyway. With Trump in office again, everything will need to be white and all the high school caucasian bullies will be running around in lifted F-150's yelling at all the colored kids and throwing the N-word around like they own country again. Oh well, it's just another four years.

Ontario is threatening to 'cut off' heat to Wisconsin, timber heat? Oil? IDK, it was on the news that I had playing in the background this morning. I'm sure it was all just a bunch of hot air. I'm just struggling to find something to write about now. I think Black Ops 6 is doing double xp again, I think I'm gonna do daily challenges this weekend. Until next time, Peace & bacon grease

12th Dec. 2024

Thirsty Thursday

Forecast cold A.F. still, I think I seen on the news that air currents pulled all the cold air down from the artic and we were actually colder HERE. ...tf

I woke up to a weird dream, weird because at first it was about me flexing my calf muscles. These muscles haven't worked since 2019, but occasionally I dream about walking or using those muscles. But this dream I was in a laying position and just flexing both calves. What woke me up though, was an abrupt change to someone waving a stack of papers at me asking if I wrote whatever it was that they were holding.
I sat in bed a while, tried a few positions to attempt to fall back asleep but in the back of my mind, I knew I was up for the day. Thoughts drifted and I began to think about the Schwarzenegger video about him talking about the Tequila Cigar (included below) and I think I'd like to check out a whisky or maybe scotch cigar. I fear smoking, or getting hooked onto cigarette smoking again, but I think an occasional cigar shouldn't be much of an issue.

I have yet to make any more progress on the comment section thing here. I don't host nolook.me on my own server, and that really complicates things. I could easily PAY for a host comment solution, but out of pure stubbornness, I continue to look for a free or less expensive solution. Until next time, peace & bacon grease!

11th Nov. 2024

So fk'n cold this morning, -11° but the FEELS LIKE was around -30

My truck being gone/sold, I need to get a hold of Medi-Van for my Dr appointment next week. I don't remember what kind advanced notice they require, but I'm sure a week ahead of time should suffice.

Also had to digitize pay stubs, a hoop I still have to jump through for the honor of paying out of pocket for Medicare 🙄. I am missing a stub, whether it was never mailed or it got lost in junk mail piles, we may never know.

PC speakers popped up in my notifications, if I could afford the sale price I would've definitely pulled the trigger on them. PreSonus Eris E5 which is confusing in it's description because it almost sounds like it's just one monitor (single speaker).
List price usually $200 more than 55% discounted today. Most photos on the listing show one speaker, but one of them do not. I would probably be upset if I ordered only to find out ON DELIVERY that's it's just a single speaker.

Anyway, Happy Hump Day etc. Peace & Bacon Grease

10th Dec. 2024

I can't concentrate enough to work on the comment section. The house has never been so noisy.

It was cold and quiet when I got up. I tried to work on setting up a comment section but it just wasn't working, Maybe some other time, what's the rush anyway.

bacon grease I guess idk

9th Dec. 2024

Another warm day for December, I got a visit from my dad. It's always nice when he visits, he's even picking me up later this month for a holiday dish, maybe even an overnight stay, idk. He ordered some bar food for lunch we he stopped by and he headed out to pick up his "boys" from the groomer.

I spent the rest of the afternoon logged into work, then worked on adding a comment section for nolook.me . There's a lot of hosted options available, but free versions will add advertisements. Those in turn will hurt my website load time I'm sure. I'm leaning more towards a self-managed cloud solution. Azure, AWS or possibly google.
I want a way to identify commenters but not store their contacts on the website. An anonymous option will be available, but that will likely be an approval only deal because that will likely be the SPAM route for bots. I'm really leaning towards Azure so far.

I got a little gaming in today, but it was only because I was up and out of bed by 5 a.m.. I tried to look into AI tracking my investments, nothing I found compared to what my SoFi app (free $25 when you open and fund new checking & savings account) already does. Giving AI detailed information about my investments is a pass, today anyway.

I'll test some DB and Function app tomorrow, I'll need to do my best to forecast costs and come up with a budget with budget alerts. Until next time: peace & bacon grease!

8th Dec. 2024

So, I woke up to 32° weather this morning and social media posts about Canada banning guns and also sending those guns to ANOTHER country. A country who probably bans those same guns. A country that's under Russian attack. A country who had Russia banning those guns all the way up until they started to attack and invade them.

So that was cool to wake up to. It was social media though, so I questioned Grok about it. The machine didn't find the same irony as I did though, it would seem. Summy provided and it links to the conversation as well.

This might be over opinionated, and I honestly hate talking about political topics but gawd fk'n damn it. Help MAKE IT make it sense.
Russia might be coming for Canada next. They're disarming the people for Russia just like in Ukraine. Imagine if this was Ukraine and Russia's plan all along. I know that's a ridiculous idea, but this whole gawd damn thing is ridiculous.

7th Dec. 2024

A warm December Saturday, well above freezing, we may have even made it to 40 degrees. My sleep has been pretty lousy lately, possibly the worse in years the way Bae comes storming through the bedroom and in and out the house throughout the night, it was around 3 a.m. when she came home dragging a bunch of plastic bags into the bedroom. Or maybe that was the night before IDK.

Black Ops 6 zombies came out w/ a new map yesterday, it made for some interesting live streams throughout the day. I myself haven't tried it yet. I still have the majority of all my weapons to level up but it's not high on my priority list lately.

The reservation I come from paid out band member checks and employee bonuses, I feel like it's probably the largest boost economic this area sees. The government stimulus pales in comparison in my opinion. Stimulus checks = TV's and gaming consoles. Tribal bonuses = family dinners. But I suppose there will always be the boost to illegitimate economy too, from both sources.

I wish I could do Christmas like I used to, but I know what I can and can NOT afford. It makes me sad, but I've accepted it years ago. Maybe someday again I'll be able to afford it, but here I sit and still wait for such a day.

Can you give me a quick daily summary of the day that I can add to my journal please? Something brief, something under 500 words?

Answer

Here's a quick daily summary for your journal entry:

Date: December 5, 2024

Weather: The day started with a crisp chill in the air, typical for early December. There was a light dusting of snow overnight, making everything look serene under a soft, white blanket. Temperatures hovered around the freezing point.

Morning Routine:

• Woke up at 5 am to the soft glow of the streetlights reflecting off the snow.

• Checked for new movies on Max before starting the day.

• Had coffee while contemplating the day's tasks, feeling a sense of peace yet urgency with the holiday season approaching.

Work/Productivity:

• Spent the morning catching up on emails and preparing for Cyber Monday sales. The commerce buzz was palpable with delivery trucks fueling up for the busy day.

• Worked on content for streaming, considering adding new channel point redemptions to engage viewers more during streams.

Social/Entertainment:

• Mentioned feeling the strain of the holiday season on mental health, indicating a need for some self-care or downtime.

• Engaged with the gaming community, possibly streaming or playing games in the evening, which might have included a comeback in a sports game that lifted spirits.

Personal Reflections:

• A sense of accomplishment was felt, perhaps related to securing funding for a mobility aid like a walker, which signifies progress or relief in managing personal health challenges.

• The day included moments of introspection, like writing a journal entry, suggesting a commitment to self-reflection or mental health maintenance.

Evening:

• Likely spent some time gaming or streaming, given the gaming references and the community interaction on social platforms.

General Mood:

• There was an underlying exhaustion from holiday activities, mixed with moments of joy from personal achievements and community interactions.

5th Dec. 2024 Not how I would do it...

But at least now I know what Grok thinks about me.

3rd Dec. 2024

Warmer temps this morning though I believe the wind is still a factor, I think today's high is somewhere around the mid 20's

I inquired about any Mandalorian updates from Disney this morning and it sounds like we could be seeing a MOVIE in 2026 spring season about the series? I'm excited.

I was pleased to see admin staff at work were kind enough mail my check stub AND this year's bonus check, they didn't have to do that, but I really appreciate the fact that they DID. It will help me pay off that new walker. I'm excited for next spring and summer, I've been trapped in my home since I got home in 2020. It feels like a pretty long prison sentence.

I added a gradient effect to this section of the page ...I'm not sure that I like or enjoy it's effect. I thought it might be a nice change, but honestly it just feels distracting.

I have a hospital appointment sometime this month, they take blood and check for whatever protein it is that they originally found to diagnose my condition to see if it might be trying to mount another attack. This is done every 6 months. I feel like the majority of the damage was done all within a 5 month period originally. I suppose checking every 6 months is just a feeble attempt to catch it at an early stage. IDK But, until next time: peace & bacon grease!

2nd, Dec. 2024

17°F this morning, the feel like temp was 4°. The last couple days I failed to grind coffee beans the previous night, but I DID last night. I wonder if it's because of work.

Yesterday I added a video recorded at 60fps with the GPU record function on this new card. During playback, it kept buffering on me and I kept trying different setting adjustments only to discover that 30 fps is what stops the buffering. Hopefully my future clips will play smoother from here on out. I feel like it took me FOREVER to get the settings just right for my RTX 2060 before I upgraded.

Twitter's AI was a subject in a conversation I was a part of yesterday.
grok
Well, I guess technically grok 2 mini BETA. I looked into it a bit, a lot of people seems to consider it the best, but I think they are Musk fanboys. I also ran into a lot of people using it in their dev ops, and that's kind of what peaked my interest. I checked the twitter price and because of the time of year, it's pretty much half off.
I signed up, a one year subscription and have used it daily. My honest opinion: it's very much BETA I look forward to dipping my toes into the developer side of it though. But until next time: peace & bacon grease

No Sample songs today, I didn't listen to anything. ...that makes me sad to think about it

1st Dec. 2024

First of the month. A balmy 7°F this morning with a double digit forecasted high today.

Did anyone find any good deals over the consumer holiday? I suppose there's still Cyber Monday yet being today is only Sunday. I was or currently have an eye out for replacement RAM, possibly a new PSU, but most likely just two 16 Gb sticks of RAM. My motherboard is technologically old so prices for my gen 4 board with top speed should be a bit more feasible these days.
This sparks interest in the idea of upgrading my CPU now actually, a higher performing gen 4 AMD Ryzen. I might spend part of my Sunday comparing my 3700x. Hmph

My coffee should be done, I'm going to make a cup and probably get into a game or two. My cousin said she was thinking of making a biscuits and gravy breakfast this morning, I'm doing my best not to get my hopes up, but if she actually does today ...yay! Until next time: Peace & Bacon Grease

continued...
My cousin did indeed make breakfast, and it was delicious.

30th Nov. 2024

Website editing/writing is quite a bit different on mobile vs desktop. I don't know how many times I tried to correct the font, it keeps defaulting.

I had a typical day, -4°F this morning, I found this impressive. I don't have much to write about, or at least that I care to write about here on mobile. Until next time, peace and bacon grease.

29th Nov. 2024

Black Friday

A chilly 6°F this morning with a feel-like temp of -11°
I think I laid down around 6 pm last night, exhausted and probably depressed. I felt isolated and alone. I tried playing some video games to distract myself but found no joy or distraction. I woke up this morning thinking all the Black Friday things would be exciting, and it was just the same 'ol things. Toys, small kitchen appliances, TV's, pants for him & her, then audio headphones, his/her winter wear, the turned more feminine with women's slippers, make-up, then more audio but geared more towards home stereos, couches, electronic tablets, beds/bed frames, watches (back to his/her), then neclaces, hoodies/sweaters etc etc
What surprised me the most was the things I found way down near the bottom of all the sales. Fitness and Pets equipment. ...idk maybe that was just MY algorithm

November's end draws near, another new month means paying bills and reviewing what little finances I have. Been stressing about the re-review thing of my disability status. Not because I want free disability back but because they shut down my no-so-free Medicare that I was already paying out of pocket for.
I was encouraged to sign up for a Social Security program to get disabled people back to work, it's called the Ticket to Work Program. I can't stand, walk or even crawl. My hands don't have the motor skills to even pick a quarter up from any flat surface let alone count money or cook burgers. But I contacted my I.T. boss and he sounded like he really needed me back. I met w/ him to work out the details and I returned to work on a part-time basis remotely from home.
But now, with Social Security Disability limits being what they are in 2024, I was making too much money and they stopped my disability checks. They said the ticket to work programs guarantee me medical insurance, but because of my gross income, I have to pay out of pocket for it. I don't remember off hand how much, but a quarter year was more than $500. At work, I'm paying back a $40k+ loan against my 401k that I took out when I first got sick, so my take home is nowhere near the gross income that SS sees and expects me to pay for Medicare out of my own pocket with. Ugh, living is so expensive.

I kind of wished I would've thought about that SQL book, I'm sure that would've helped distract me. Probably help put me to sleep too. Oh well, there's always next Thanksgiving.

I've been trying to go back on previous journal entries and proofread my writing and let me tell you ...OOF. I am an AWEFUL writer. And YOU'RE here reading this stuff. I feel for you. I really do.

I've done a bit more research on my PC and the shit I have plugged into it. I think the PSU I have is plenty enough and I will be keeping an eye out on replacing the RAM instead. I was advised against using mix RAM when I upgraded but I didn't see anything matching specifically what I started with so I just ordered two 8 Gb sticks with matching speed. For the most part they work, but I can't explain a lot of random restarts, black screen freezes and occasional BSODs. It's been an on-going struggle.

So, I will end it here today. Stay warm out there, unless you're somewhere warm, then, oh ok well fk you then. Until next time, peace & bacon grease.

28th Nov. 2024

Well, it deleted everything AGAIN. That's frustrating.

27th Nov. 2024

Well, I had my day written out here, then there was some sort of save issue w/ my host here. Thanks Hostinger.

Most of the household has left seeming for the holiday. I don't blame them. The cooked last year and we ended up wasting so much food, we just didn't get family to visit like usual.

Rosie got sick and I got to clean that up. Must've ate a bad pile of shit out back. I didn't bother feeding her afterwards.

Jacob started a stream, was looking for teammates so I obliged. he lasted a whole hour and a half. I continued on in multiplayer. Got a Play Of The Game just as I finished the 3 daily challenges. If I can edit the video, I'll throw it in somewhere.

I wish I didn't lose everything I typed earlier but se la vie. peace & bacon grease!

26th Nov. 2024

Tuesday, Black Friday week.

I was going through sales, looking for deals that I could add to the blog to encourage affiliate click and make Amazon Affiliate, but I find myself stalling out. I might be done putting effort affiliate goals and just focus on writing daily.

My morning was typical. Slept poorly. Had ground coffee beans yesterday so making coffee meant just adding water to the brewer. That's always nice considering how tired I am getting out of bed. Bae put out clean clothes for me so getting dressed was kind of a treat.

Working remotely since spring last year (2023), I connected without issue. There's been issues connecting periodically and being the I.T. guy ...that's a bit embarrassing. But after a lot of trial and erroring I can say that's it's been a while since I've had to request the I.T. guy ON SITE to help me connect. It was almost a monthly issue, but currently I think I got the issue sorted out.

I got a call from some medical insurance representative, they were aware my coverage was cut off and recently reactivated. That feels pretty nosey IMO but I guess ...that's their actual business. Being physically disabled since 2019, I got diagnosed and treated and the damaged was stopped. I regained weight, some strength but I still don't have a lot of the muscle control that I lost. The representative calls periodically to encourage the use of the insurance.
I told them I had gotten my Zeen mobility walker and she mentioned a medical coverage form and I told her I applied for a and got approved for a grant that helped pay for half and with a combination of liquidating an investment and selling my truck to pay for the rest.

I've been studying some coding over the past few years. Work offers training as well, but the majority of my studying has been on my own with free courses, YouTube etc. I get fascinated about some of the things I run into, but the more coding I do, the more I think I am NOT a natural born coder. I still enjoy learning and practicing it though.
HTML was my first code to study and maybe about a week into that 'ol Artificial Intelligence fad started to blow up. Kind of made me feel like my effort learning HTLM might just be a waste of time. But I finished the current course I was taking and got the cheap little certificate and carried on to CSS anyway.
I found CSS pretty interesting and more complicated. Videos I would watch where coders would style websites made my head spin. The amount of information that they seemed to just pull out of the air was most impressive.

I just remembered I need to take my medicine. Random, I know. Sorry.

I just noticed Waffle just started his COD BlackOps6 game on Steam, I will check to see if he's steaming, see that he is not and as soon as I close my browser, he will BEGIN STREAMING. Watch!

I'm sitting here racking my head to try and think about anything else worth noting, but I'm not coming up with anything ...OH, I was gonna mention that I downloaded digital assets to start a book on SQL database thtuff. That's what I was trying to get to when I was rambling on about the HTML stuff above. So yeah, that's what's up.

For the rest of my day, I will hopefully get some gaming in, hopefully with friends. Otherwise, I want to try to be sure and grind some coffee beans for tomorrow and being how it's almost 6pm, I need to find something for supper. Until next time: peace & bacon grease!