Getting some snow, but not the Snowpocalypse that was forecast. It actually rained most of Christmas Eve. The snow started late on Christmas day and has continued off and on since. It's the light, fluffy type of snow, so ice has not been much of a problem.
My parents' box to us did not arrive in time for Xmas. In fact, it still hasn't arrived. Parents are livid at Post Office, but honestly, they should have sent it earlier. Only got four presents: two scent lockets from Bob and two gift cards from his parents.
Xmas dinner with church friends Joel and Marilyn went nicely. They introduced us to another couple from the parish (Phil and Lou) who we hadn't met before. Nice folks. Great conversation and food and altogether a nice evening there.
OTOH, my Desktop computer finally gave up the ghost. On Xmas day, of course. It has been giving me trouble for a few months, so I managed to get most of my important data backed up. Got a replacement desktop today--just the tower, since I already have everything else. Almost had to buy a new printer because the new computer doesn't have the same kind of input, but fortunately, there was an adapter cable available. The printer is an ancient b/w HP laser printer, but still works fine. (Bob has a color one networked if I need to print out in color, but most of the time, b/w is fine for my purposes.) Came with Windows 7, so I guess I'll be trying that out.
Typing this now on the laptop. However, the laptop is pretty minimal (I got it for writing purposes) and I don't want to use it for my primary computer. Desktops are a lot more flexible AND easier to fix if something breaks. My old desktop lasted me 8 years since Bob was able to go in and fix a few things when they screwed up. If something in the laptop breaks, you're pretty much screwed.
Oh, yeah, this was painful on the pocketbook, even though we tried to keep it as inexpensive as possible. I foresee a lot of staying in for the next few months.
Debating whether to give up YMCA membership. It isn't far from us, but we rarely get over there. Part of the problem is scheduling around our one car. OTOH, they do have a pool. OTOH, the pool does me no good if I never go over to use it. OTOH, I really do need to get serious about exercising, even with the mental health issues. Dither, dither.
Rather depressed. This time of year always makes me look at my life and reevaluate, and honestly, the last five years or so have been dismal. To be honest, things have been dismal for me since we moved here to Dubuque in 2001. This has been The Lost Decade for me.
Debating whether to bother with New Year's Resolutions. It seems like I make them and fail them each and every year. On one hand, I've always been told to aim high. OTOH, it's frustrating to be constantly failing to reach any goals because they are unrealistic. Should I bother having resolutions this year? If so, should they be big goals or should I make some simple ones that, even if I'm ill, I still have a chance of succeeding?
Life is rather in chaos, but let's count the blessings. I'm not on the street or living in a war zone. I'm in a stable relationship, with a roof over my head and some income. Not much but we're not destitute. I still don't have any close friends here, but at least I'm meeting people in church now who are kind. The mental illness thing just won't go away, but I'm getting help. Not sure if I'm making much progress in that area, but I'm doing
something about it.
Need to start doing creative things again. Writing, art, sewing,
something. Maybe that would bring more focus.
This entry just keeps getting more and more down. Better stop now.
Tags: obiter dicta, plans, tech, woe_is_me
Current Location: Comfy Chair
I feel : 
exhausted
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