GS1's birthday party last night was fun. I ordered a skirt steak sandwich meal, which cost $15, and I took home half to eat today. He was pleased with my $50 gift, but he got $100 from my ex. Such is my life, always outdone. I keep reminding myself it is not a competition, though to my ex, everything is a competition.
In addition to the half-sandwich, I also took home some grilled veggies, which I will probably use in a stirfry or fried rice.
Variables are at 43%.
Did not do much of anything during the day. I finished reading a book in one day! I have another, but I'll probably end up taking the train to the library before I get my car back. Thank goodness it will start to warm up today.
I heard from an old colleague that my old boss is retiring in December. I would like to go surprise him at his celebration, but I don't know how family plans will unfold during the month. It is a three hour drive away. But it would be nice to see him, as well as other old friends.
In addition, BFF is dealing with her older brother's health issues and may take a trip to Minneapolis to sort things out. I told her I would go with her if that develops. Her brother is a high-functioning autistic who has lived independently, but now he probably needs to transition into assisted living. He probably won't go willingly, however.
My Florida/Oregon son told me their offer on the house has been accepted and now they are going through the inspection. I definitely want to make a trip to Oregon once they get moved and settled.
Birthday Dinner
November 15th, 2019 at 01:17 pm
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November 15th, 2019 at 04:36 pm 1573835791
She once gave one of them a ball of string for a gift, and my brother still says ‘she knew exactly what he would love’.
If you add up everything you do - the meals, the movies, the gas - you are probably spending the same or more than your ex. But the gift of your time is priceless.
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November 16th, 2019 at 01:17 am 1573867048
Have you been to Oregon before? It is a beautiful state. Just stay out of Portland other than the airport. It has become dirty and dangerous there. We were shocked the last time we went there how bad it had gotten and that was before Antifa started roaming wild and attacking the elderly and not so elderly and the mayor refused to let the cops do anything about it. My friends there say it is awful and are saving up to get out.
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