I've noted before how journaling can drive home how many things might happen on any given day. Today is one of those days. My 'ascending volume' alarm failed to ascend for reasons still unknown, so I almost overslept and missed my morning walk with Lauren. Almost. But I made it, and it was a pleasant walk. It's a great way to start an early day off, and I enjoyed the return walk, using it and the "JustPressRecord" app to dictate a blog post. Only, I didn't set the input to my AirPods, and thus, the transcription was a mess. I later played it back and wrote the post based on the discernable content. After walking Scottie, I went to get the kids Birth Certificates and my own from the safe in the garage. While there, I noticed a neighbor had slipped a handwritten note into the mail slot. A neighbor complaining, rightfully so, about the noise Tommy's car now makes. It's awful, embarrassing, and we fully agree. I sent him a photo of the not, and his response was dismissive and rude. I think he took it to heart as he's not making as much of a production of his car's noise anymore, but I am going to follow up on it. I went to SRC, and he joined me there unexpectedly. Linda was again in a good place as far as being responsive and engaging as much as she could. It was a great surprise and rewarding for Tommy. I got a call from Seth regarding our mutual friend having backslid, and I called him directly and pretty much called him on the carpet and made it clear where I stand as far as what I can and will do to help as well what I can not tolerate. Now, we wait. While driving from SRC, I noticed something hanging under Tommy's car. I called and advised him about it. When I got home and looked, it was still there. A pair of toddler-size pants were stuck to, burned onto actually, the pipes on the undercarriage. I had to tug to loosen them. I applied for the refinance/equity loan needed for interior remodeling/updating at Panorama, which will take about 45-60 days. I took Lauren to Santa Clara, and even though the photos we had and the forms we filled out had issues, we got them addressed, and passports were ordered. Tommy didn't make it, so he'll have to go another time. Jen and I had a great dinner with Matt at Opa in Campbell, then she/I went to Panorama. It was the first time she's been in the place since 2013. It was a good move because she got a better idea of its size and can help make more informed decisions about what changes can be made to return it to a livable situation and make it a 'fresh start' experience. I'm still undecided on renting it out or living there, but I need to start moving forward on the cleaning and preparations for now. So, there it is, a pretty full day indeed.
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