Well, my father was looking in the fire safe and found a couple of fully matured savings bonds given to me when I was little. They are worth together about $414 and change.

My father ask me a seemingly tough decision as we were short on money due to "American issues" (the government would be the responsible party, long story short.) and that was if I wanted to cash them in and buy the Switch 2.

When I calculated with my already accrued cash, I had more than enough. After deciding to get the Nintendo Switch 2, whatever leftover money would go towards 2 pairs of new eyeglasses and an exam.

With the shortage worldwide for the Switch 2 (Mr. Furukawa, head of Nintendo of Japan in Kyoto, vehemently apologized for the underestimated want in the North American market.), I will still be washing dishes this month so I can also get my eyes checked and possibly a new couple of pairs of eyeglasses.

With all this in mind, I do have one more savings bond given to me by my in-law type uncle Rob (he married my father's youngest sister), the only man I know who has a 5 o'clock shadow that clocks in between 10 and 11 am! (No, seriously, when I finally saw his face shaved clean, it was something of a shock.)

I made my decision and I don't regret it. It's waiting that will be harder.

I went to go see Jurassic World: Rebirth in 4DX/3D...it was so predictable with such bland copy paste, same old characters with no originality but that's just my opinion as others in the theatre clapped and enjoyed the movie when it was over. I thought it was mostly boring and nonsensical in some instances such as how the father was written irked me so much but whatever. If I cannot get attached/bond with the character(s) then it's difficult for me to care about what's happening in the plot and everything just falls flat. The parts of the movie about the family trying to survive and get rescued was more intriguing than the other group being there on purpose.

Lilo & Stitch, Until Dawn, How to Train Your Dragon, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice all had characters I got attached too and invested in what was happening in their lives. For some reason Final Destination: Bloodlines is not as memorable to me except the intro scene but I remember enjoying the movie though in 4DX plus the story was a different way of telling it than the usual way based on the previous entries.

What's next? I don't know. I Know What You Did Last Summer, The Fantastic Four, Bad Guys 2, Together...? I only watch my faves more than once which so far was Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and How to Train Your Dragon. I mean the 4DX movies don't last long in the theatre depending on other movies coming out in 4DX as well. Oh I wanted to go see 28 Years Later in 4DX but that passed because it conflicted with curfew and while I could have saw it in standard, I opted not to or at least as of yet.

Oh on a random note: I went to self-checkout and there was a $20 bill just hanging out the dispenser which someone may have accidentally left or intentionally and I just missed my opportunity and I'm poor so....

But I didn't feel comfortable taking something that doesn't belong to me as I didn't know for a fact what the deal was with that and presumed someone just got distracted and forgot about it. I don't know. My umbrella broke and I had to buy a new one because I use it a lot to help block the sun as I walk long distances. I also use the umbrella for shade when everyone is locked out of the shelter until someone comes in to sit on the bench or picnic table that has not shade. Thing is, I don't know where to get a good quality umbrella which would probably cost at least $50 or more but if it's built to last and doesn't fold and break in the wind then it's worth it to me.

I also have to buy my own food/snacks as the shelter's food is not up to par and I am trying my best to save but it is what it is. I am out of the needy category...maybe but I am still poor. However, I am not super strict as I have to have fun too and just eat and hydrate. And sometimes I just literally waste money for lack of space and just well...forget it. Eventually I'll get better at item management, lol.

I typically skip breakfast so I have to buy whole grain snacks to help keep my body satisfied until lunch where I am usually provided free lunch from kind people, then I typically skip dinner because I get off work later and I have to buy my dinner most days but sometimes I get extra food to save and eat for dinner.

I try to save bus fare for leisure instead of work because that's just a lot more money. And yes I tend to make things more complicated for myself but at the same time I'm still in survival mode and making lemonade out of the lemons life gives me. Yes I'm typically a sweaty mess when I arrive at work in the sweltering humidity but oh well. I enjoy those 4DX movies, lol.

I had spent the Independence Day weekend with a toothache so I went to the dentist. But they told me to take my Tylenol until they get the X-ray machine back up and running and my dentist was back in the office. Turned out I had a temporary filling as well.

We cashed in my savings bonds and I now have about $650 in earnings from chores and fully matured bonds.

I also tried getting a referral for a specialist to help with my life and living with PCOS. I got one referral and if I was willing to leave the state, there was a specialist who could focus on the condition better.

It was chaos, but I got a lot done.

Tomorrow, I go back to get my X-ray done...I hope!

Today, I went back and got my X-ray and the dentist plugged up a hole in a tooth. For now, keep at the Sensodyne and use lukewarm water to rinse.

It was a leap of faith as I was known to be the type to worry about anything put in my mouth, but the dentist was gentle to the point that I felt nothing.

I feel less of a sting and tomorrow, it should be less stinging where they filled it.

Well it was yesterday, but the physio appointment I had did great. I can finally look backwards again and my arm and fingers aren't tingly anymore.
Also got RDR2 for 20 bucks on Steam. Now I wait for the first RDR to go on sale.

Red Dead Redemption 2? RDRR! (Seriously, I remember there were a few amusing issues with the game around release and someone modified the character to look like Sheriff Woody from the Toy Story saga. It is worth checking out. Have fun playing with your game... mainly because I don't have time to play anything.)

Mostly adulting. Washing dishes, brunch, a nap, brewing herbal teas, calls to surgeons, reading celebrity obituaries and memorial tributes.

ChatGPT Brain Rot Is Real (And Getting Worse)

https://youtu.be/6aVRQDKJ9Dg?si=t3pnP2Gg9p4vmLHi&t=679

Since bringing Cole and Lincoln home, Dingus and I have jokingly had conversations about how much money we could save if we could convert pig poop into a usable fuel for the car. Apparently we had it all wrong. All we need to do is sell jewelry out of pig poop and we'll be rich. Pig poop is too big? How about chinchilla poop instead...

Been out of office recovering from an oral infection.

I have taken pills and gels to keep my mouth relatively pain-free.

Meh! It has been a long, frustrating week.

Last week I called a contractor to come out and talk about some work we want done to the house. No problems with the appointment. He told me to give him a couple of days for the estimate. Today it has been a week. I haven't heard from anybody so called the office to find out what the deal was. The dude has been on vacation; he'll be back tomorrow. It is great that he took some time off, but it would have been nice if he told me he'd get back to me tomorrow or next week instead of leaving me wondering WTF the issue was.

Meanwhile, Chica has been walking around like a drunken sailor. This issue started a couple of weeks ago when her Potassium Bromide was increased. The problem started subtle. I'd bring her out and while she was physically with me, I could tell her brain was elsewhere. As time progressed, the problem got worse. She started falling down the stairs, ( I started picking her up and carrying her into the house / to take her out so she wouldn't hurt herself) falling over while she was playing, ect... I called our regular vet so she would know what was going on, then called Chica's neurologist since he was the one the ordered the increase.

The neurologist finally called me back. Because Potassium Bromide levels take a long time to come down ( it takes just as long to build up in the bloodstream) we're cutting the Postassium Bromide entirely for a couple of days or until the 'drunk' behavior stops. Once that happens, we'll start giving her the new dose. If the drunk behavior comes back, I need to call him back and he'll adjust her meds again.

Then whoever sent the humidity can take it back. The air is like pea soup; it's gross. I'd rather it rain for a couple of days to clear the crap out rather than dread going outside even if it is just to walk the dogs. The forsythia bushes near the end of the driveway are in dire need of a trim. They are invading the driveway space, but there is no way I'm going out to trim them when it's 90 degrees with swamp air.

We have zero plans for the weekend. If the weather improves, we'll go out and trim bushes. If it doesn't, we'll hole-up in the house. I'm over summer weather just as much as I'm over people prattling about how the stores ( brick and mortar and online) are selling Christmas decor.

Day "I don't know" in the current heatwave (probably not as hot as other places, but still way too hot for me). Almost starting to miss rain, and definitely missing temperatures below 20 C... (been around +/- 25 C for at least 2 weeks now).

At least it's vacation time, so I can stay more indoors if need be - not that it's all that more comfortable indoors, but at least it's better than being cooked to a crisp in the sun).

I was able to buy a Switch 2 and Mario Kart World. For now, I am currently dealing with such a bad toothache that I have to eat and drink on the left side of my mouth. Eating is one thing, but fluid gets EVERYWHERE when drinking fluids.

It is Monday. A new week for new drama.

I never heard from the contractor we contacted going on a week and half ago, so we've moved on. We've been put in contact with another contractor that comes highly recommended. He should be here this afternoon. If that one fails, we have two others we can call and see if they want money.

Such weird times we live in. Companies complaining all over the place about how they're not making money but when they are called so a person or people can give them money, they like "Yeah, no!" Granted, we're not looking for a brand new kitchen for $50,000.00 or anything, but still. There is plenty of work around the house we want done that we're willing to pay for, it just isn't all at once. I'm not paying 10% on a loan just so somebody will feel motivated to do their job....

I am no longer hovering around 320 pounds...

I now weigh 316 pounds...

There was some stagnant moments and falling off wagons. But I am happy just to have lost weight recently.