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Had a stressful, tense sleep for no discernible reason. Perhaps I was subconsciously worried about Jameson and his swollen knee (he says it doesn't hurt at all but is uncomfortable and stiff.)
I was up later than usual but must have needed the sleep. Jameson had said he'd get up at 8:30am, but I knew this was of his own volition and not due to any deadlines, so when his alarm did not go off I let him sleep. He woke up naturally at 9:30 and was not upset.
I worked on Oklahoma Foodie Finds and also gave Houston Foodie Finds to the group chat, as that's our next stop on Monday. As always I looked at my own research and picked out 1-2 places I'd like to try, and figured out my grocery store logistics for arrival day. Jameson was doing laundry and also working on Disney stuff in his studio. When the washer sang it's little "laundry's done" song I transferred his stuff to the dryer for him, then folded it when it was done. He doesn't need to be hobbling all over with a bum knee, crouching to gather laundry and standing for a long time to fold it.
After lunch I asked if he'd like me to do a grocery run for us using his car, rather than him coming along and having to limp down every aisle. He agreed and gave me his short shopping list. I had a short list also, and Jameson's dad will be visiting for a few days while I'm gone so I picked up plain coffee for him (mine is all flavored at the moment.) Back home I put everything away and practiced bass for 40 minutes or so.
A belated Christmas present arrived for me today from Jameson: this tissue box shaped like a loaf of bread, and coin purse shaped like a croissant!!
Video of both:
These are from Fairy and You on Etsy (they also have a YouTube and IG) and are not surprisingly made in Japan. I have been following this seller for a LONG time, long before they were selling in the US (you may recall my "buttered toast" phone case, that was from them!) The hyper-realistic faux food is called "shokuhin sampuru" in Japan, and it's something the country has been known for since at least the 1920s. Originally inspired by the need to show what's on menus without having to rely on written language, sampuru models have evolved and branched out into many other markets. You can find Japanese-style sampuru keychains, jewelry, phone cases, hair accessories, purses, pillows, bags...and even tissue boxes, shaped like all kinds of food! In fact, they've become a popular souvenir of Japan to take home!
He knows me so well you guys!
(He's also gotten me a baguette pillow, tortilla blanket, and croissant wrist cushion over the years, lol)
The rest of our day was rather slow which was fine with both of us. Jameson worked on his music, I must have done useful but mundane/forgettable things 'cause I forget what I did :p
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SATURDAY
I was up early to run errands. Before going to bed last night I'd awkwardly asked Jameson if I may borrow his car to pick up my dry cleaning and to mail my vehicle plates (both things are in the same plaza.) He of course said yes, but...it is so strange to have to ask to borrow his car. If he'd said no I simply would have rideshared, but I feel like he might feel awkward about saying no, too. I guess we'll BOTH have to get used to this. But ultimately, if he gets full time at Disney, it will be a non-issue because he'll be at work when I need transportation.
Anyway, breakfast and working on OKC Foodie Finds before stealing Jameson's car and doing my errands. Back home, small amount of packing, mostly divvying up our Christmas candy so Jameson doesn't get stuck with it all (he doesn't resist temptation like me and WILL eat it all!) and then a 40-minute bass trombone practice session. During lunch we watched Weapons, which Jameson has seen before but I had not. As far as horror movies go it's pretty good, though there was a seeming fixation on *shudder* needles and small pointy objects as weapons. Otherwise a surprisingly good plot and acting, and really good camera work too.
After that I shredded the leftover air fryer wings 'cause they're going to be the protein in our quiche. I had wanted to go for a walk but it was overcast and threatening rain so I passed on it. Dinner was easy, it was just premade pie crust crammed into muffin tins, filled with a custard of milk, cream, eggs, onion, garlic, the shredded chicken, herbs and spices, and cheddar cheese. Broccoli on the side. I forgot to take a picture but they looked, ya know, normal.
I haven't mentioned this because it's cosmetic but here goes: I've had REALLY bad acne ever since San Antonio (more than a month ago.) Like, I haven't broken out this much since I was a teenager. Especially on my chin, I have these big giant painful zits that never come to a head. Spot-targeting patches have not helped, in fact they seem to make it worse. I feel lumpy like a toad and it's making me very self conscious. I haven't changed anything about my face washes or lotions. I've decided to see a dermatologist if possible (booking appointments is always difficult with my traveling lifestyle.)
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SUNDAY
Up around 8, breakfast and trying to finish OKC Foodie Finds (I got everything done except the coffee shops and can finish that tonight.) Before Jameson got up I managed to pack my suitcase and weigh it, 46 pounds, perfect. In exchange for packing half of the Christmas treats I was given + more winterwear, I'm leaving my blazer and boots at home and will pick them up on the March layoff. Checked in for my flight and paid for THREE bags, ugh. I hope I never have to do that again (I will totally have to do that again.)
Afternoon was also very uneventful. I practiced bass for 30 minutes and packed both trombones for travel, activating the air tags for each (Jameson has given me a second tag.) Vacuumed and dusted the guest bedroom. Charged my iPad. Scheduled an Uber for tomorrow morning. After lunch I went for a walk, did a load of laundry, descaled the Keurig, helped Jameson take down the Christmas lights, and threw away some dead succulents from our planter. Enthralling stuff, I know.
We had a quiet evening, watching a recent live Genesis concert filmed in Rome while Jameson assembled a LEGO Game Boy and I read my book. After that we watched Sinners while I assembled my LEGO orchid.
At the start of the movie:
Near the end:
I put it on top of the piano.
Sinners was a surprisingly good horror movie that somehow seems to be written FOR musicians. I've never said this about a horror movie before: I liked it a lot and would watch it again. In fact I'm likely to watch more Ryan Coogler films because if they're anything like this one they'll be well worthwhile.
Tomorrow it’s back to the grind for both of us…or rather for me it’s off on adventures, and for him it's the ongoing quest to become full time at Disney.
Time to start 2026.
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Monday: Flying to Houston. I'll get there very early and may not be able to check in right away but we'll see. The usual routine of groceries, unpacking, and settling in.
Tuesday: Opening day in Houston. No plans except to get into my trunk and retrieve all the stuff I shoved in there before the holiday break.
Had a stressful, tense sleep for no discernible reason. Perhaps I was subconsciously worried about Jameson and his swollen knee (he says it doesn't hurt at all but is uncomfortable and stiff.)
I was up later than usual but must have needed the sleep. Jameson had said he'd get up at 8:30am, but I knew this was of his own volition and not due to any deadlines, so when his alarm did not go off I let him sleep. He woke up naturally at 9:30 and was not upset.
I worked on Oklahoma Foodie Finds and also gave Houston Foodie Finds to the group chat, as that's our next stop on Monday. As always I looked at my own research and picked out 1-2 places I'd like to try, and figured out my grocery store logistics for arrival day. Jameson was doing laundry and also working on Disney stuff in his studio. When the washer sang it's little "laundry's done" song I transferred his stuff to the dryer for him, then folded it when it was done. He doesn't need to be hobbling all over with a bum knee, crouching to gather laundry and standing for a long time to fold it.
After lunch I asked if he'd like me to do a grocery run for us using his car, rather than him coming along and having to limp down every aisle. He agreed and gave me his short shopping list. I had a short list also, and Jameson's dad will be visiting for a few days while I'm gone so I picked up plain coffee for him (mine is all flavored at the moment.) Back home I put everything away and practiced bass for 40 minutes or so.
A belated Christmas present arrived for me today from Jameson: this tissue box shaped like a loaf of bread, and coin purse shaped like a croissant!!
Video of both:
These are from Fairy and You on Etsy (they also have a YouTube and IG) and are not surprisingly made in Japan. I have been following this seller for a LONG time, long before they were selling in the US (you may recall my "buttered toast" phone case, that was from them!) The hyper-realistic faux food is called "shokuhin sampuru" in Japan, and it's something the country has been known for since at least the 1920s. Originally inspired by the need to show what's on menus without having to rely on written language, sampuru models have evolved and branched out into many other markets. You can find Japanese-style sampuru keychains, jewelry, phone cases, hair accessories, purses, pillows, bags...and even tissue boxes, shaped like all kinds of food! In fact, they've become a popular souvenir of Japan to take home!
He knows me so well you guys!
(He's also gotten me a baguette pillow, tortilla blanket, and croissant wrist cushion over the years, lol)
The rest of our day was rather slow which was fine with both of us. Jameson worked on his music, I must have done useful but mundane/forgettable things 'cause I forget what I did :p
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SATURDAY
I was up early to run errands. Before going to bed last night I'd awkwardly asked Jameson if I may borrow his car to pick up my dry cleaning and to mail my vehicle plates (both things are in the same plaza.) He of course said yes, but...it is so strange to have to ask to borrow his car. If he'd said no I simply would have rideshared, but I feel like he might feel awkward about saying no, too. I guess we'll BOTH have to get used to this. But ultimately, if he gets full time at Disney, it will be a non-issue because he'll be at work when I need transportation.
Anyway, breakfast and working on OKC Foodie Finds before stealing Jameson's car and doing my errands. Back home, small amount of packing, mostly divvying up our Christmas candy so Jameson doesn't get stuck with it all (he doesn't resist temptation like me and WILL eat it all!) and then a 40-minute bass trombone practice session. During lunch we watched Weapons, which Jameson has seen before but I had not. As far as horror movies go it's pretty good, though there was a seeming fixation on *shudder* needles and small pointy objects as weapons. Otherwise a surprisingly good plot and acting, and really good camera work too.
After that I shredded the leftover air fryer wings 'cause they're going to be the protein in our quiche. I had wanted to go for a walk but it was overcast and threatening rain so I passed on it. Dinner was easy, it was just premade pie crust crammed into muffin tins, filled with a custard of milk, cream, eggs, onion, garlic, the shredded chicken, herbs and spices, and cheddar cheese. Broccoli on the side. I forgot to take a picture but they looked, ya know, normal.
I haven't mentioned this because it's cosmetic but here goes: I've had REALLY bad acne ever since San Antonio (more than a month ago.) Like, I haven't broken out this much since I was a teenager. Especially on my chin, I have these big giant painful zits that never come to a head. Spot-targeting patches have not helped, in fact they seem to make it worse. I feel lumpy like a toad and it's making me very self conscious. I haven't changed anything about my face washes or lotions. I've decided to see a dermatologist if possible (booking appointments is always difficult with my traveling lifestyle.)
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SUNDAY
Up around 8, breakfast and trying to finish OKC Foodie Finds (I got everything done except the coffee shops and can finish that tonight.) Before Jameson got up I managed to pack my suitcase and weigh it, 46 pounds, perfect. In exchange for packing half of the Christmas treats I was given + more winterwear, I'm leaving my blazer and boots at home and will pick them up on the March layoff. Checked in for my flight and paid for THREE bags, ugh. I hope I never have to do that again (I will totally have to do that again.)
Afternoon was also very uneventful. I practiced bass for 30 minutes and packed both trombones for travel, activating the air tags for each (Jameson has given me a second tag.) Vacuumed and dusted the guest bedroom. Charged my iPad. Scheduled an Uber for tomorrow morning. After lunch I went for a walk, did a load of laundry, descaled the Keurig, helped Jameson take down the Christmas lights, and threw away some dead succulents from our planter. Enthralling stuff, I know.
We had a quiet evening, watching a recent live Genesis concert filmed in Rome while Jameson assembled a LEGO Game Boy and I read my book. After that we watched Sinners while I assembled my LEGO orchid.
At the start of the movie:
Near the end:
I put it on top of the piano.
Sinners was a surprisingly good horror movie that somehow seems to be written FOR musicians. I've never said this about a horror movie before: I liked it a lot and would watch it again. In fact I'm likely to watch more Ryan Coogler films because if they're anything like this one they'll be well worthwhile.
Tomorrow it’s back to the grind for both of us…or rather for me it’s off on adventures, and for him it's the ongoing quest to become full time at Disney.
Time to start 2026.
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Monday: Flying to Houston. I'll get there very early and may not be able to check in right away but we'll see. The usual routine of groceries, unpacking, and settling in.
Tuesday: Opening day in Houston. No plans except to get into my trunk and retrieve all the stuff I shoved in there before the holiday break.
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Date: 2026-01-05 03:31 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2026-01-05 03:24 pm (UTC)I'm having zits on my chin that I haven't had for DECADES, and I'm wondering if it's perimenopause related. Not saying that's what it is for you, just commiserating on annoying acne. I hope the dermatologist can help if you're able to book one.
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Date: 2026-01-05 04:33 pm (UTC)No I totally did think it might be perimenopause, I’m of the age where it could happen. I just don’t want to be guessing and going through $$ of washes and creams that might make things worse because I dont know about my skin. Supposedly I have an appointment in Houston, and all I wanna know is what products to aim for that might help. If it’s peri I feel like there’s not much else to do about it *shrug*
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Date: 2026-01-05 06:27 pm (UTC)I'm currently blaming everything strange on Perimenopause. Good plan to go to a doctor before randomly trying washes and creams. I'm curious what you'll learn.