Sorry for my failure to post here yesterday. I’m in the midst of changing my lifestyle, routines, and schedule to accommodate my new having a girlfriend status. So, I’m staying up later lately, sleeping later into the morning, and filling in my waking hours with non-internet-related activities.

Here’s a quick catch-up on what’s been happening:

Tuesday is supposed to be my shopping day. As I expected, SBMA would not allow me entry access without a vaccination card, so there will be no Royal groceries in the foreseeable future. The malls and other supermarkets off base also require proof of vaccination for entry. I picked up a few essentials at a small market and dog food at a pet store to get me through the week. I reckon my vaccinated helper is going to have to handle shopping chores next week

Here in town, so far none of the local businesses, bars, and restaurants are requiring vax cards. Except for The Pub which has a sign up saying entry is forbidden without proof of vaccination because “it’s the law”. Well, it’s not the law, it is a bureaucratic mandate that he alone thus far as has chosen to adhere to. Disappointed in his response, but his business is his business. As a customer, I can only vote with my feet.

Played darts without incident on Tuesday night.

I woke up with some body aches on Wednesday morning. My girlfriend suggested skipping the Wednesday Walkers group hike and joining her for a stroll on the beach instead. Call it an offer I couldn’t refuse. We had breakfast at Harley’s, a stroll on Baloy beach, I introduced her to the new McCoy’s beach bor (water and juice only, it was too early for beer). Then we triked back to my house for some rest and recreation.

After that task was completed, she went to work and I was back on Baloy for the opening week of dart league. We defeated our opponent from Johan’s 9-4.

Went back to see the girlfriend after darts and took her to dinner at Mango’s where we enjoyed the grilled pork chops. A nice end to the day.

Anyway, I wasn’t able to fit any blogging time into my whacked Wednesday this time. Hopefully, I will find a rhythm that allows me time for the essentials. Wasn’t even able to read the blogs I frequent. That’s not good!

And now, I’ve got to grab a shower and head out to meet the girlfriend for some lunch and maybe a long beach walk. It’s a whole new kind of boring and much more enjoyable!

Thanks for your understanding!