Well, here is a quick update about life in Arizona for the first five months or so. Sheesh, feels more like three weeks. It’s been so crazy! I have no problem admitting I had no idea what I was in for with an interstate move. Hoo, lots of work, wow.
The cats are fixed!
This one is a biggie. So tired of the death meow at midnight and the constant trying to get outdoors to find a mate. Yuck. Now, they were only fixed just yesterday, so the actual results are not in yet. But the slow cat we have who likes to pee everywhere is now suddenly (seemingly) going in the cat boxes. Yay! We have been shutting her in the laundry room at night because it’s just too much with cat piss everywhere. So nasty. Wish luck!
I have lost a lot of weight.
Can’t find the fucking scale yet, so I have no idea how much, and it wasn't even necessarily on purpose. Kim thinks I’m down 50 but I think more like 20-30 pounds. I decided I am at least borderline diabetic, so one night I decided no more sugar. Cold turkey, just zero sweets at all. I was eating a lot of sweets and the ole body was groaning at me. I don’t drink to blackout every weekend, either, which I’m sure helps. But now I've maybe lost too much weight lol! My upper body is looking like it’s leaning toward refugee territory. Not sure what to do about that, this whole “care about yourself” thing is new to me, haha. Will keep y'all posted.
The weather here continues to please.
Summer is coming. I know it’s going to be brutal because everything above 70 degrees is torture for me, but so far, it isn't as bad as Cali at all. Like, not even close. Highs so far have been low 90s and it’s actually quite tolerable. I believe the lack of humidity is the reason for this, but I’m no scientist. All I care about is not burning to death during each and every small project because it’s 110 and humid as fuck out. I will never, ever miss that.
I’m trying to write again.
Finding inspiration is tough these days because my head isn't right, but I’m getting there. Slowly but surely is what I’m aiming for, really. I have a newfound respect for people who continue operating life without the happies inside. That shit is tough. Cheers to ya. I’m new to this.
The gate is up!
It’s so, so nice having a functional gate. Thanks to my “neighbor” who helped dig the post hole with an auger on his tractor! Appreesh, bro. I can even lock it open or closed. Go, me! Looks great, gets compliments, and makes life a ton easier when leaving the house or arriving home. Lordy, does it ever.
