Yes, it’s true. After 115 days of blogging, I forgot. It’s not like I thought of it and put it off, or pushed it out of my mind. It just never entered my mind! I can’t believe it myself. I think part of the problem was that yesterday was pretty boring (except for the cable saga) and I usually will think about the blog if I have something important to write about. I think that’s what happened. So, here’s the entry for yesterday – I say better late than never!
The cable guy was supposed to come between 7:30am and 11:30am, and the last guy who came (and just hooked up the DVR box in the living room) told us he would probably be there at 7:30am. So, we had to set the alarm REALLY early (6:30am), take showers and get dressed to be presentable. Now you know, because we were ready at 7:30am, that the guy didn’t show up until 11:50am! It was actually AFTER the four-hour window. Eric and I just hung around for a while. Then Eric went back to bed (fully dressed) and I soon joined him. When the bell rang at 11:50am we were both sleeping!
We let the guy in, told him what we needed, and he proceeded to tell us he was going to have to rip up the rug in the living room, put the cable wire underneath and run it into the bedroom. Whoa! I told him that the reason the box wasn’t installed in the bedroom last time was that we wanted the line run from the OUTSIDE. He said he wasn’t allowed to do that, unless I had a letter. I showed him the letter, which said that lines could be run anywhere needed and he said that he STILL couldn’t run it, because the letter didn’t specifically say that lines could be run anywhere OUTSIDE.
By now, I was furious (and most of you know about the Wrath of Peppy). I was yelling at the guy, telling him that we specifically had this appointment made so a line could be run from the outside. He kept saying he couldn’t do it without the letter. I called my landlord (who – I’ve mentioned – luckily lives about 100 feet away). I told him the situation and he printed out another letter with the correct wording. If Brett wasn't home for some reason, the guy wouldn't have done it and we wouldn't have gotten the cable in the bedroom.
I really believe this guy knew EXACTLY what he had to do, but he didn’t want to get the big ladder, climb up on the roof and do all the extra work, including drilling a hole through the wall. He thought it would be a lot easier to just run the line from the living room, so that’s what he wanted to do.
Now that he had the correct letter, and the building manager was standing right there, he had no choice but to do it. He drilled a hole through the wall and hit something. He went outside to check it out and told us he had drilled a hole through the drain pipe. Nice! Now, he had to drill a SECOND hole – about 2 inches from the first one – to run the wire.
He finally finished it, but then told Eric that he didn’t have a box to hook up. I hit the roof again. He told us that he was sent ONLY to run the wire and that he could hook us up with cable, but the digital box would have to be installed another time. So, I called the cable company and they’re coming tomorrow (Wednesday) between 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Now, Eric and I are not working and are home most of the time, so it’s really no inconvenience. But what if we were both working (like most normal people)? I think it’s insane that it’s taking three appointments to get us connected properly.
He finally finished, and he apologized for the misunderstanding. I apologized for yelling at him. He said he understood our frustration and that he was just doing his job. I guess it's not his fault, but the cable company here certainly leaves something to be desired! I know I requested TWO digital boxes -- one with DVR and one without -- so why is it taking three appointments to get it? Now we DO have cable in the bedroom, but not the extra channels and guide that you get with the digital box. I really don’t care about the extra channels, but I need the DVR (so I can tape my shows). Eric doesn’t need the DVR, but he needs the extra channels (for his basketball and other sports). So, we are hopeful we will be set up completely and everything will be right on Wednesday.
When he left it was after 1:00pm and I wanted to go food shopping. Eric said he’d join me, although he was in a lot of pain with a headache, neckache and backache. He’s a mess. It’s definitely the depression. Everything hurts. It’s getting harder and harder to motivate him. He’d sleep all day if he could. I thought getting into the apartment would be good, because it would keep him busy – and it did – for a week. Now, he’s losing interest and I have to keep asking him for help with stuff.
We went food shopping, came back and I worked on the computer while he watched TV. Eric and I had worked on putting together a resume for him, so he would be ready for the job hunt, and I was working on editing mine, too. I was also job-searching online and submitting resumes through email. I’ll see if I hear back from anyone. My resume is a little weird, because the last five years I was a business owner, so I’ve kind of been out of the corporate world for a while. Don’t know if that will work in my favor, or against me.
I wanted to set up my vanity. I had put out all the accessories and the lamps were plugged in, but the three mirrors that hang in the back weren’t screwed onto the back yet. Eric did that for me, and it looks really great. That vanity is one of my favorite pieces, which is why I brought it from New York. I have had it for almost 20 years and I really love it. Now, with the mirrors hanging and the crystals on my grandmother’s lamps sparking in the light, it makes this more like home and makes me happy. I will take a picture, as soon as the room is set up.
I made us another big salad for dinner, with all the fresh veggies I bought at KEILS. Eric and I love the big salad. I put some leftover chicken in his. My favorite thing to put in a salad is cilantro. I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned how much I love cilantro. It is my favorite herb. I also love dill, but nothing beats cilantro! Eric loves it, too. I buy a bunch of fresh cilantro and put a lot of leaves in the salad with the baby spinach (which is healthier than just plain greens). It’s SO delicious! I also put some shredded cheddar cheese, and nuts – whatever’s around – or sunflower seeds. Eric also likes croutons. I bought “hot house” cherry tomatoes and they were delicious. I also put in cucumber, green pepper, and avocado.
We love all vegetables, so it just depends on what looks good at the grocery. I sometimes use fresh, sliced mushrooms, broccoli, or snap peas. I got my salad-making technique from my mother. She always started every meal (and still does) with a salad. We just make the salad the whole meal!
After dinner we just watched TV and I worked on the computer. It’s weird, because I did work on the computer a couple of times yesterday, but I never thought of the blog. It boggles my mind.
I asked Eric to take me for a ride on the bicycle (today) and he didn’t really want to, so we’ll see what happens. I am not dying to go riding (obviously), but I figure if that’s the only way to get him on a bicycle, I’ll do it. I DO need the exercise (believe me), so it will be good for both of us.
By the way, I haven’t yet purchased a scale, but I have now had a chance to examine my naked body in a full-length mirror. My body has changed a LOT. I can’t believe what I look like. I still have no idea how many pounds I’ve gained, but I kind of thought it was all around my middle (which is where I usually gain weight). Now that I’ve had a chance to look at myself, I see I have gained weight EVERYWHERE – in all the wrong places. Not a pretty picture, I can assure you. I know I’ve been eating better since we moved in, but I still need to get going. I have to drive over to a yoga place right nearby and get their schedule.
Eric has promised me that he will take a yoga class, but I figure I’d better go first and check it out. If it’s all girls, it’s going to be hard to get him in there. It’s going to be hard anyway! I really think yoga would be fantastic for him. It will make him feel better, get him stretching (which he never does) and I think the spiritual aspect will be good for him, too. It was always good for me!