Day 18: Barkley's Haircut

I started off my day by taking Barkley to the vet and for a haircut.  When I got there, they said he was a large dog and not a medium dog.  He's only 40 pounds, but what do I know.  I left and went to work in the garden in the back, I started on it but it was kind of a bitch, so I left that for tomorrow morning.  I then mowed the front of the lawn since it was getting kind of hot and went inside.  I got a call from the vet saying he had an ear infection, so they added another 40 bucks to the visit.  I hung out and read and played some game called Candy Crush Saga, which definitely took too much of my time today.  I went and picked up Barkley and they told me that is ear medicine was another 40 bucks.  They tried to sell me heart worm medicine that was a 115 bucks, so I said no.  Then they offered one that was 50 bucks, I said no.  Then they tried to sell one that was 30 bucks, I said no again.  I know I can find a better offer. The total bill was like $240.  Yikes.  His haircut looks great though and he was happy to come home.  I vacuumed in the house and was wondering what I was going to eat for dinner when I remembered I was supposed to make dinner.  Oops!  It was going to be a good dinner too.  I'm now waiting to go tutor this little kid, hopefully he's not all drama again.  I swear, he would like reading if he would give it a try, I think he has a hard time though which frustrates him.  I get it, I get it.  This is the last post for the week since I'm on vacay with the wife and kid.

Day 13: Chinese Hair Cut

I woke up and finished "Under the Dome".  It ended well, and I recommend everyone should read it.  Well, if you think you can last the marathon of the book.  After I finished, I mowed the lawn and it was remarkably comfortable outside and I didn't break a huge sweat.  It was probably one of easiest mows of my Chestnut Hill life.  I came inside and started working on final exam for my law class.  It is going to take some work, but I guess that's what you pay for.  I also saw some interesting tidbits on the news. First, Aaron Hernandez was arrested, and very soon after, the Patriots released him.  I'll never understand stupid people.  Next, the Supreme Court ruled that California can have gay marriage.  I over heard a guy at the Chinese restaurant *spoiler alert* say the problem with their ruling is they didn't address if the marriage is legal if someone was to move to a different state.  I have no idea, but I guess it will all come out *pun* at some point.  I really am confused my all of these court rulings, it helps a little I just took a class on it, but it's confusing.  I would never want to be a lawyer or judge.  So, I went and got a haircut, and the lady cutting my hair was getting into it with one of her hairdressers.  The lady took 7 minutes cutting this guys hair and when he left, she started bitching at her. It was awkward for me so I just smiled and nodded.  I then gave her some advice for her incoming 3rd grader, just some things she should work on.  I didn't understand what she was really working on with him.  Oh well, at least she is trying, that's all that counts.  I then went next door and got some Pork Lo Mein.  I chose this over Taco Bell, and it was great choice.  I'm content right now.  Really content.

Day 8: All on my lonesome

I had a dentist appointment today.  It went better than expected.  I will need to go back next Monday for a deep cleaning, I knew this was going to happen, but it's not going to cost me an arm and a leg.  When I came home, I mowed the lawn, which around 10:30-11:00, was pretty crappy.  I was sweating and had to take some breaks.  I guess most people sweat while mowing the lawn, but sweat was dripping off my hat.  That's pretty bad I guess.  I then planned on taking a shower and going to get my car done but then I saw that "The Fugitive" was on TV.  I love that movie.  I think the 90's were the golden age of movies.  Someone try to tell me that those movies weren't good.  Make an argument, I dare you!  You would have to read this of course.  I"m going to take a shower when "The Fugitve" is over and then I will go to get my car taken care.  We're having southwest chicken fried rice tonight, i hope it's delicious.  Hi Serena ;)

The Fugitive

I watched a couple of soccer games this afternoon.  Brazil vs. Mexico, which Brazil won 2-0.  When I was growing up, I use to know half of the Brazilians on the Brazil National Team.  They were so fun to watch and everyone wanted to be them in our backyard World Cup games.  I only know of a couple of them now, and they're not as fun to watch.  I might change my opinion come World Cup time, but definitely no Ronaldo's on this team.  Well, Neymar might be pretty special, but you get it.  The second game was Japan vs. Italy.  Japan should of won that game.  I was surprised, Japan looked like the world class squad whereas Italy looked like they didn't belong.  I'll add more later, Lucy and I are eating ice cream.

Day 3: Mowing and Brisket

Well, my morning started off fine.  I woke up around 6:30 and went to start on the brisket.  I should of marinated it over night, but with class, I just forgot.  I was marinating it, a 6 pounder.  I usually only do a 4 pounder, but Serena was in charge of buying it.  I'm not going to complain about the size, more to eat!  It's amazing how big that brisket can get though.  I use this cookbook that my mom had, it is her sorority's cookbook but the brisket always turns out great.  You just rub some brown sugar, celery salt, onion salt (I use onion powder), liquid smoke, black pepper and let it marinate overnight.  The next day, you set the oven at 275 and let it cook for 4 hours with aluminum foil.  The last hour, you remove the foil and spread on the BBQ sauce of your choice.  It always melts away when you cut it.  You're welcome blog readers, if anyone ever reads this.  Lucy woke up when I was doing this so I got her some milk and she went and played with her bunny.  After I was finished, I got her dressed and took her to daycare.  I'm updating my IPOD right now and then I'm going to mow my weeds.  That's pretty much what grows out there, and they grow real quick.  I don't want to go out there and pull every single one.  At least they're not dandelions anymore, I did pretty good removing those.  The ant piles are ridiculous, so whenever I get around to calling the pest control company, hopefully they can help rid of that problem.  I have no idea what that is going to cost.  The main problem is that we have some sugar ants in the house.  I have no idea how they got in, but they have spread out throughout the house.  I've done everything I can do, so now its in the experts hands.  House problems.  Oh well, I guess this is it for now.  I'm going to take a nap later, because I can.  I love naps.

Oh, that nap was decent, not the best nap of my life.  By the time I woke up, it was almost time to spread the BBQ sauce on the brisket.  After I spread it, I ran to HOme Depot to find some screws to help mount our little TV.  I still haven't figured it out yet, I am terrible at stuff like that.  I also got some peaches, Newcastle, and Mac and Cheese.  The dinner turned out pretty good and then the wife, Lucy, and I hung out and played with play-doh and what not.  A pretty good day overall, still looking for some more tutoring work!