Slow Saturday

Tried to sleep in a bit today, but Pancake had other plans. He started pacing the bed, doing things to wake us up. Mind you, this was all starting around 4 AM. I swear this boy just wants us up, then he abandons us. He then paces over to my side, jumps down, and starts licking random things because he knows that sound will get us up and get us moving. Buddy, it’s Saturday, let us sleep. He then starts knocking on the door after we shut him out—knocking, banging, crying. Don’t wake up your brother, Chip. 5 AM comes, more of the same. 6 AM comes, and more! 7 AM, MORE! I can’t stand him at this point. I just lay there with my eyes closed. I’m not going back to sleep. I accept this. My stomach knows I’m awake. Gotta use the restroom, brush teeth, wash face, etc. I lay there. I don’t want to get up yet. 7:30 comes. Finally, I get up. He’s nowhere to be found. BRAT! We let Chip out, and they both disappear.

I make my breakfast and get my day started. Coffee tastes delicious this morning. Better than I have had in days. What’s the difference? Nothing, I prepared it the same way I always do. It just tastes extra good today. Some days, things are just better. The universe clicks in and gives you a great cup of coffee. It’s just a K-Cup, nothing special. Some hazelnut creamer, no sugar added. Nothing special, but delish.

I received a couple of Amazon orders today from friends. That was so sweet. I thanked them via text and watched some Formula 1 qualifying. Poor Yuki, crashing out in Q1. Come on RBR, at least Max was still fighting for it. The race is in Italy this weekend. I love F1. It’s my favorite sport next to football. Go Bucs!

I made my lunch today, a turkey sandwich and a few chips. This afternoon, I opted for another banana for a snack.

My neighbor sent me a playlist of some songs that helped him through his hard times. I’ll give it a listen. Another friend would send me some positive music as well. I leaned on that music a lot in the beginning.

I’ve been hearing about sound therapies busting up some cancer cells. This therapy isn’t available in Florida just yet—only California and Mexico. I’m hopeful it will be available here soon. That would be interesting to take part in. They don’t even have the proton therapy here yet until 2026.

Tonight, I’ve got some pulled rotisserie chicken breast and macaroni and cheese. I’m thinking about having buffalo chicken tonight. Let’s get a little spicy.

Chip has been absent all day. He finally shows himself to eat his breakfast at 5:12 PM. Ok, young fella, thanks for sharing the day with me. I feel the love. More Bengal Bratting.

So all in all, a quiet day today. A couple of deliveries, put those away. Texted with a few friends, talked to some family. I like these days. My wife connected with a friend on the West Coast for a few hours. I’m glad she can talk with others about what is going on. It helps her tremendously. All too often, we as patients may get wrapped up in our own BS, and our caregivers don’t get the same outlet of talk therapy. I’m grateful that she has such great friends to listen and be there. Stay positive, stay healthy, stay with it. Focus on the days ahead, one day at a time.

Thank you for stopping by for my little slice of life.
~Bruce