The Late Show

SO I may have stayed up until at least 3 in the morning. I put the disco lights up, after all. They will need batteries, but the battery compartment is within easy reach, for when I buy them. The photo clips are in a separate pouch that I left inside the box, so I can decide if/when to use those along with the lights. But I do think it would be fun to have some kiddo adventure pics on there.

And I clipped the tags off the new cat toys, then added some of her older cat toys to the cat tree, as well, to maybe entice her a little. She’d been iffy about it since I finished it and had it put in the corner, as I said. I even tried picking her up and putting her on it. She checked it out for a moment then just jumped down. BUT… as of just a moment ago…

She’s havin’ a kitty nap on the second level. Depending on what you count as separate levels, there’s about 5 or 6. I’m not sure if she’ll get confident enough to go all the way to the top one? Allura’s cat has Batman-ed his way to the top of theirs to look down on everyone. But we’ll see.

Here it is with the toys added, looking a little more exciting.

I think there’s another catnip mouse kinda hiding behind one of the posts, in that shot.

Yeah, I can see it from here, as I sit, typing. A pink mouse.

So I did all THAT. Then, I also registered the Bluetooth speaker, and downloaded their app to add extra control capabilities using my phone. THEN I researched the charging cable and discovered it’s a USB-C cord, which is newer than the ports my PC has. So, I will need an adapter. They sell short ones, just about everywhere, and they are pretty dang inexpensive.

Batteries, and an adapter. Then, the dance party is ON!!!

But the speaker came already fully-charged, unlike every other piece of electronics I have ever owned, so I took it for a test drive this afternoon. No volume control, unless I’m missing something. The volume sounded fairly reasonable, but nothing I would play after quiet hours start, here. They do give you something for adjusting sound levels, which looked all crazy kinds of complicated. I wonder if the volume is built into that somewhere? Will have to investigate.

The speaker also lights up, and the colors pulse and change in time with the music. Neon colors.

Very fun.

After all of THAT, I even took some time to read.

I swear I put my CPAP on before falling asleep, but I think I remember taking it off for some reason. Did I get up in the middle of the night? Anyway, I woke up with it off, but I slept hella late, and I have today off, anyway. So if I’m a little tired, it’s okay.

Debating getting dressed and picking up the batteries. It would be fun to turn on the lights tonight and see how they look all aglow.

Almost wish I had saved my Starbucks credits for today, but my mom and I had a lot of fun enjoying those fireworks frapps. And they did say they would have them through the 7th, I believe, but even if they didn’t run out of the ingredients (which often happens with the specialty frapps), it wouldn’t have been the same, after the 4th.

I suppose I can have some soda and see what I can do.

I did straighten up while on the phone with kiddo, at least a little. Decluttered the table by the kitchen, and most of the kitchen countertop area.

Did you know Tajin doesn’t have any calories? At least, the serving size they give on the bottle doesn’t. I’m not sure if there is a miniscule amount of calories that would eventually add up if you eat enough of it? But what a great way to add flavor without sugar, etc. Really sets off the taste of the jicama, for sure.

I mention that because I am somewhat tempted to also get some fruit, while I’m at the store. Had an unexpectedly-high charge at the pharmacy, with my new insurance, but I should still be able to get SOMETHING.

I already ate my way through the whole bag of cherries. They were really, really good!

I built a mini list in the app. Apples, Cuties brand Mandarin oranges, and the batteries.

Ultimately, I suppose I would feel a lot better mentally if I went to at least ONE place today, and didn’t spend the whole day inside. So yeah, I really should do this.

I guess we’re expecting it to get up to 98 today?!?! Still pretty cool in here, even without the air on. I was running it yesterday, but need to clean the filters. I’ll do that today.

I’m so glad the cat is sleeping in her cat tree. I hope she loves it.

The second day in, I took preemptive Ibuprofen before starting, which I think was wise. Though there was less bending and stretching of my lower back, as I continued to build it up. That’s what got me the first time.

But it was worth it.

Alright. Gonna pop a soda, put on some music, and get out of here. Disco city, AHOY!!!

And more fresh fruit! WOOOOO!