Goings On

Went to my doctor yesterday and changed my antidepressant from Wellbutrin to Zoloft.  The Wellbutrin made me really irritable.  Don't like antidepressants at all but I've been to numerous counselors, psychologist, and even to one psychiatrist and none of them helped.  Guess I'm j6st destined to spend a lifetime with depression.

Lily

2 Mar 2024

My cat Lily had to be put down due to her having cancer.  She was 17 1/2 yeas old.  It was the most heartbreaking decision I have ever made.  I miss her greatly. 

She passed on 15 Feb.  Two days after my birthday.

Sunday

We went to Key West the first week of January for our 20th anniversary. I did some research on Key West which said the average temperature there was in the 70's in January. It was, in actuality, in the 50's with a cold wind blowing which made it seem even colder. We were told by some of the locals that this was the coldest it had been there since some time in the 1800's. It was an enjoyable trip for me but I don't think the wife thought as much of it. Key West is a party place and she's not much of a partier. Will we ever go back there? Doubtful. As I said, she wasn't impressed.

I don't mean to seem selfish, but why does my Christmas present turn into "our" Christmas present which really means my wife's present? What it boils down to is that "our" present ends up being something she wants. I can deal with this to a certain extent but every year?

Saw the Rockettes at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta last week. It was an amazing show. This upcoming weekend we'll be heading to Florida to my Sister-in-law's for an early Christmas. It's debatable as to whether my Father-in-law will go as he doesn't seem to exactly be happy about having to go a week early to accommodate my Brother-in-law's relatives who only live two hours away. We live about eith or nine hours away. It wouldn't be such a big deal if it weren't that we have to accommodate these relatives every year one way or another. Last year they were there on Christmas day and we had to wait to even bring our luggage in because theirs was still in our room. I have to agree with him. I think this is very inconsiderate. But, it's that or don't go at all. At any rate, right now it doesn't appear he will go and I'm not all that excited about it either.

Rainy Sunday

I'm retired now. At 59. Not that I wanted to but with the changes going on at work coupled with the current personnel, it was best I go. I did not and could not agree with the laziness and slackness that was taking place. This was under the nose of the head honcho. He not only agreed to it he helped it along. They were all good buddies, rode motorcycles, and visited each other after hours. The place of business has no policy about higher up consorting with subordinates but as a in the middle employee, it sure put me in some tricky situations. So, I felt to save my own skin it was better to get while the getting was good. Not that I don't have some animosity and bitterness as retiring early cost me a cool 10% of my retirement, but even then I did the right thing.

After The Holidays

The holidays came and went. Christmas was spent at the Sister-in-law's house in (or near) Orlando. It wasn't a bad time but spending two solid days to travel to stay two days isn't something I am happy with. The worst part was the Father-in-law. He's a hyper, 76 year old man who can't hold his tongue to save his life. On the way down we decided to stop for lunch. I was driving and pulled off I95 and he spotted a Dennys. Of course I was in the left straight thru lane and the left turn lane had a red. He wanted me to make an illegal left turn from the straight thru lane. Not only is this in itself illegal but it's technically running a red light so I ignored him. He let go with a stream of obscinities along with telling me I didn't know how to drive and basically just how screwed I am period. I turned around and we went back. But, I told my wife this is it. I will never make this trip with him, ever. Then after we arrived it was two days of him talking and walking and talking and walking. He got up very early, made sure everyone else got up as I suppose he didn't want to be by himself. They didn't say anything but I can guarantee you that they were happy to see us go. Next year, as much as enjoy being there, it won't be with him. At least not the ride down. He can drive by himself or get someone else to go but I won't.