58 degrees this morning, no walk (cold, sore throat)
Probably one of the worst times to have a cold or feel sick is when it is wonderful weather out and I really can’t go out and enjoy it! Yesterday was a beautiful day.
While I don’t really feel all that bad, it is bad enough I know I don’t feel good! Also, there is the consideration I don’t want to give anyone else what I have.
Recently I used the desktop computer some, and I realize there are advantages of having a desktop, the larger screen etc. is wonderful. Of course, the ability to use the laptop anywhere is a major advantage. However, it felt good to use the desktop.
Debating what book to listen to during my walks etc. I actually don’t hesitate to quit listening to a book if I don’t enjoy it, but it is still a commitment of at least a week before I may decide not to
Actually, I don’t recall the last time I started listening to a book and just didn’t like it so I quit listening to it.
However, physical books are a different matter. Probably about 50 % of the physical books I start reading, I quit, for a variety of reasons.
Some books are just too much “same old stuff” and just seem like a waste of time. Not that I don’t like the “same old stuff” sometimes and read it just for that reason, but not always!
Other books just may not be what I thought they were, and some books I just get from the library to see if I am interested with no real expectation that I will read it.
While we were moving we didn’t borrow any books from the library just since we knew we wouldn’t have time.
While I really like the library here, , I am still puzzled by the short time they allow you to read a book. Three is simply no way I can read some books in two weeks and do them justice. Of course that applies only to “new books” and we an normally renew books fro a reasonable period of time.
I guess that is the trade off for free books!
The Library here really is wonderful. They have a good selection of books, and also audio books, although the loan period for audio book is just too short for me to borrow an audiobook.
Yesterday was an “office day” and the first day in my new office with my desk etc. Actually it is Aliene’s desk, I am just using it. I am still looking at how to finalize setting up my office. It is actually important considering I spend eight hours a day there several days per week so I am taking my time.
The thing i don’t want to do is take my time so much I never get it set up!
About time buy a new pair of walking shoes. That is an important decision considering how much time I am in them each day. There is nothing worse than buying a new pair of shoes and realizing you made a bad decision, that they hurt your feet, just don’t feel good etc.
My current pair of shoes had a 30 day “no condition return” clause. I could return them in 30 days in any condition, no questions asked. Of course they were wonderful shoes and I didn’t even think of returning them, but it was nice to have the comfort knowing I could return them without any hassle!
Of course, the walking shoes are a variety of bright colors etc. that even after they are “retired” from daily walking I continue to wear for causal wear.
I sometimes think about when I was a child and wanted some “red shoes”. My Dad warned me I probably wouldn’t wear them. Of course he was right, although I would wear them today without a second thought! Times change.
That’s it for now, Tuesday, March 15, 2016.
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