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Tying up loose ends before bed – April 27, 2014

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It should come as no surprise that I’m not the least bit tired from today’s activities. Went to a birthday party for a friend of mine’s little girls. The food was great, and the company even better. I slept on the way to Bakersfield and on the way home. Always nice to get an unexpected 2 hour nap. That would certainly explain the extra energy, wouldn’t it? I didn’t go straight home, though.

Picked up Bella and took her to PetSmart because she had been cooped up for 6 or 7 hours. She very much appreciated the fresh air. Always so excited to go to that store too, it’s adorable. Got her a few new toys, after which I hung out with my niece and nephew at their house for a bit. My nephew Brandon is so cute when he calls out my name after seeing me. That kid has so much energy, you’ think he got struck by a lightning bolt in a horrific lab accident. (Yes, that was a reference to The Flash.)

Ran a couple errands for my sister Melanie, who is having a really hard time right now following a botched surgery. She was just going into to have one of her knees fixed and somehow the doctors handling the operation managed to royally screw it up. Melanie was given an anesthetic that she’s allergic to, and aspirated as a result. Now there’s temporary damage to her lungs that require her to use an inhaler (this after she needed to be put on a vent).

She could have died, from vomiting and then some of that crap travelling down to her lungs. It’s a good thing Melanie made it, because now she can sue their asses for pain and suffering. If it were me in her place, I would be calling a lawyer in a heart beat. Got her Dr. Pepper, ice cream, and Reese’s Pieces. She was so grateful. I’m glad I was able to help put a smile on her face.

Since most of the day was spent away from home, not a lot in the way of cleaning was accomplished. Tomorrow I have my work cut out for me with the litter boxes and tub needing to be thoroughly scrubbed. It always hurts my back so bad, so hopefully I can find a way to make those tasks a lot easier. Can’t forget to take out the trash and scrub the fridge. I can sweep and mop in the main part of the apartment, but in the bathroom I can only sweep. Willow’s in there and I don’t want to use any chemicals that could potentially harm her or her kittens.

Apart from what I mentioned, there’s not a whole lot that I have planned. I might watch a couple of Ducks games that I recorded, but that’s about it. Keyword there being “might”. I want to read more of my Twilight Zone book and I need to catch up on The Originals before some of the full episodes are removed from The CW’s website. Plus, I haven’t played Star Wars: The Old Republic in about a month. I kind of miss it.

One thing’s for sure. I am so looking forward to taking a shower once my day of cleaning is over. Then I’ll truly be able to relax.

Knott’s Berry Farm Day 6 – February 16, 2014

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10:37 a.m.
Unpacking only what’s necessary in the new room for now. About to go to Knott’s for the first time. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous.

10:55 a.m.
In a bit of pain, so I’m hoping it doesn’t interfere too much in whatever activities we have planned for today. My body is at its breaking point.

10:13 p.m.
The first (and only) character we met was Lucy. The rapids ride at Knott’s, which I initially dreaded, turned out to be very slow. I didn’t even get as drenched as I did at California Adventure. The scrambler was also lame. One of those attractions that needed to run longer. Pony Express, same thing. The disappointment just kept on coming. I wanted to have fun but it wasn’t happening.

10:19 p.m.
Knott’s redeemed themselves a little with their version of Bumper Cars. Boomerang? Great ride, but it scared the hell out of me. I’m usually not afraid of thrill rides. I go on them even though I probably should keep walking. I didn’t hesitate with this one, and now I really wish I had. Going forward wasn’t terribly frightening. Going backwards made me feel like I might fly out of the seat. Had a similar experience with the Xcelerator. I don’t see myself getting on anymore thrill rides anytime soon.

10:31 p.m.
Ate pizza for lunch. It was made with marinara instead of tomato sauce. Kinda tasted like a big pizza pocket. Because my family and I are a wee bit nuts when it comes to water rides (apparently), we rode the Logjammer twice in a row. After that I failed miserably to win a giant South Park plush. The pirate ship was fun. Daniel once again showed his feminine side when he started to scream and cry. Altogether I went on the hat dance ride four times. Those Mexico-themed teacups were so fast I was practically being tossed around in my seat. The Ferris Wheel at Knott’s was smaller, slower, and ultimately unimpressive in comparison to the one at California Adventure. I’m sensing a theme here. I had such high hopes for this particular wheel, but they fell flat. To add insult to injury, I missed meeting Snoopy while on it. Granted, I wasn’t that interested in Knott’s to begin with, but I still wanted to have fun.

10:40 p.m.
Nothing about the Balloon ride was memorable. Seriously, I’ve already forgotten what it was like. The end of the night consisted of random shop-browsing before dinner at Del Taco. Their shrimp and fries were pretty good. Upon arriving back at the room, I was fortunate enough to see the last thirteen minutes of the Ducks-Kings game. Ducks won 4-3 in overtime. I cheered, everyone else was just bored. I feel bad, but hockey makes me happy. Now settling in for the night. I’m anxious to return home and finish the moving process. Here’s to hoping I have a good night’s sleep.