They say it’s the little things in life that tell the bigger story. If that’s the case, I’m getting dumber by the day. Every Tuesday morning, my driver picks us up for the grocery-shopping excursion to Olongapo. As we neared our destination, I suddenly realized I had no means of payment because I’d forgotten to put my credit card in my wallet before leaving home (for security, I only carry it when I plan to use it). So, we had to make a U-turn on the highway and go back home to get it. This caused additional stress because I needed to finish shopping in time to make it to my 10 a.m. appointment with Dr. Jo. Stupid is as stupid does. Anyway, it all worked out. I gave my driver some additional pesos for the extra fuel expended and arrived at Dr. Jo’s with five minutes to spare.
I received my second injection of Ozempic and reported no adverse side effects other than some occasional acid reflux. Dr. Jo advised that this is a common reaction. My appetite seems somewhat repressed, at least to the extent that my craving for between-meal snacks has been, for the most part, eliminated. I was a little disappointed that I only lost 1.4 pounds last week, but progress is progress, I suppose.
At beer o’clock, I made my way to Alley Hideout for the Tuesday blind-draw dart tournament. And as fate would have it, I once again drew Amie as my partner. We once again threw mediocre darts, winning one of our three matches before elimination. Still, playing with Amie, I feel no pressure as she takes it all in stride and enjoys herself, win or lose.
Swan was attending a gathering of friends, so I did a solo nightcap at Gold Bar before calling it a night and dragging my sorry ass home. Probably the smartest thing I did all day.
I posted this on Facebook and more liberal heads than usual exploded:
From the June 2018 LTG archives, almost a month in the Philippines, and I STILL haven’t found a girl. In this post, I share my observations on the dating game as played in my new homeland.
Today’s YouTube video discusses the state of emergency in the Philippines. Rising prices here have a significantly greater impact on the working poor population. I’m hoping things calm down soon. I heard a rumor that the government may declare a lockdown to reduce energy consumption. Crazy times.
The laughs are still free:
I’m still smart enough to know when it is time to end a post like this one. Done!
John mate how are ya mate well mate as has been said mate ya can’t be drinking beer on a daily basis mate and expect to shed the pounds mate but ya never seem to listen mate then wonder why ya fail at everything mate no offense mate but it’s the facts mate hate to be spitting them like this mate but it feels more productive getting through to a passed-out tranny that’s just been rogered senseless than you mate cheers mate cheers have a good mate cheers
John, I am guessing you reposted that statement from President Trump somewhat tongue in cheek. Pretty dumb statement overall by him IMO.
Let’s say there are 5 producers of San Miguel Zero, each producing 20% of the total. One producer goes off line, and that is the one your bar buys from. You complain, and somebody tells you, “just buy from one of the other four producers.” But the other four producers already have contracts to sell to others, etc………… Not like “poof”, snap your fingers and magically, another beer factory has been built and is on line.
And the other part of his statement. Let’s say you get into a fight with a guy at Treasure Island (and he produces 20% of the San Miguel Zero in Baretto). Then you get mad when none of your friends jump in on your side. They’re like, WTF? Would have been nice to give us a heads up to prepare. LOL
Anyway, just trying to see if I can get your head to explode. 😛
(and yes, I do think something had to be done with Iran but as usually is the case with President Trump, he rarely has any coherence in his thought process or long term planning.)
Good luck with the birria. I hope the taco shells end up looking red, the way they’re supposed to.
Good luck, too, with rising prices, likely a result of rising fuel costs. Buy from America or Canada, guys! Don’t help fund the Russian war effort!
Not sure if that Trump tweet is a joke or what on your part but, he started it, quickly found out it wasn’t going to be a one-and-done like Venezuela, and now that Iran shows no sign of giving up, he wants others to come clean up the mess he made.
Steve, things are better than they were. I am not disappointed.
Kevin, looking forward to seeing Swan create the antidote to her addiction. Thanks again for the recipes!
Brian, I’m glad we can agree to disagree respectfully. We don’t need Iran’s oil, but we did need to put an end to their program to develop nuclear weapons and to stop their support of terrorist groups. I’d like us to open up the Hormuz Straight while we are at it, but I don’t disagree with Trump that our “allies” who rely on that passage for oil ought to be taking action on their own behalf.
To each his own, Aaron. I gave up snacks and ice cream which is a whole lot more calories than what I consume with beer. It’s a choice, and I made the one that best suits me.