Hit the ground walking, not running, this morning, but well-paced and feeling good about getting some movement after a couple of days off. It's a routine I miss on the weekends and return to with trepidation on Monday's but once I'm in motion it's all good. And worth the effort too. It's one of those slices of time to have 1:1 with Lauren without interruptions and the same on the return trip with myself. I struggled with some 2FA setups and work access that had me seeing red this morning but I set it down and walked away. Technical people are brilliant but not always end-user-sensitive. I used to be that way. I used to feel like RTFM was an obligation but no longer have the patience to do so and when faced with 10 steps between multiple applications where the descriptions don't match my user experience, I just wonder where the art of usability testing was cut from the budget. Work was decent but I did not make as much progress on tasks as I had hoped to make. It's hard staying focused when there are so many parallel needs coming non-stop, and more often than not I simply don't have an answer that comes without validation or investigation. I managed to visit Linda between 11-12 pm. I could not wake her, still, even opening her eyelid did not result in anything other than a blank stare and the lid quickly closing when released. I had to leave before lunch arrived to attend a meeting so I was not able to observe her eating habits. I am now going completely on faith that she has any awareness of my presence. After stopping at Panorama for my meetings, Lauren got out of school and drove us home and later to GOBM for some groceries we needed in order to make the Sous Vide steaks I have had stored in the freezer. I got the idea stuck on my mind from GNO conversations earlier and realized this would be my one night this week to enjoy it with others. Tommy was home with Lauren and me and Jen, so we enjoyed 2" thick medium-rare sous vide cooked steaks (mine was topped with sautéed mushrooms, caramelized purple onions and crumbled blue cheese), roasted Brussel sprouts mixed with bacon and blue cheese and drizzled with balsamic vinegar glaze, and a newly discovered "cellar saver" bottle of 2015 Zinfandel. It was an incredible meal. Lauren and Tommy ended up watching Olympics highlights while Jen and I cleaned up. It struck me as being a sweet and genuine moment between them as siblings and family, something we don't see often enough, and it warmed my heart. We then discussed how we can use their spring break for a couple of separate divided vacation efforts. Jen and Lauren will do Disneyland during the 1st half while Tommy and I manage the house and dogs and I work, then I'll take the latter half of the week and fly Tommy and Carl to LAX and then to Catalina for a few days of diving on their part and simple relaxation on mine. I'm optimistic it will be a good experience all around for all of us but I also realized it means letting go of control and just rolling with things, and that it won't be a vacation for me as much as for them. Hey, at least I get a slice of time to write each night. Tomorrow's goals include a morning of meetings, perhaps another trip to see Linda at lunch, and more Lauren driving (I'm trying to make it a daily practice). We have our bi-weekly cards game too.
📊 seven-day averages: ⚖️ 160.3 lbs,❤️ 60.9 bpm, 👣 6277.1 steps, 🧘🏼11 min