3 Things 8/5/2026 including the song in my head

Something that went well 

- I got a fairly decent night's sleep

- I got an apology at work! Well, not so much a full blown apology as much as an acknowledgement that more consideration should have been given to me. Still, it was sincere, it was rare, and it was worth noting.

- I participated in an activity that will help feed 1000 school kids this fall

- On my way to work, thinking about an unwritten song in my head, I had an epiphany that makes the whole story come together. I know a songwriter. I'm gonna connect with her and see if she'd be willing to collaborate. 

Something to look forward to 

- Tomorrow is Thursday and the last day this week that I have to work in the office.

- Tomorrow is Thursday and my self- declared Treat Day. I'm thinking cream filled donut.

- Might finally give life to the unwritten song in my head

Something nice about me 

The building maintenance guys at work treat me special because they think I'm funny.

Under Where?

To the lab tech who paused ever so slightly while adjusting the back of my hospital gown: 

Yes, I am aware that my underpants are inside out. It is intentional. The seams and hems facing outward is much more pleasant than having them press into my skin. Been wearing them this way for years and have been happier for it.

Happy National Underwear Day, everyone!

Monday Night as an Adult

Staying up late reading.

Just because I don't feel like sleeping yet.

Because sleeping is boring.

That's an okay way to start a new workweek, right?

Probably just fine.

Check In

How you guys doing?

You alright?

Today's Blood Draw

I'm no doctor, and neither is G00gle,  but the two of us think the poor results of my blood draw today all point to thyroid activity... or more accurately, nonactivity.

G00gle says we can easily get back on track by modifying my current dosage.

I meet with my doctor next week, and we will see what she says. 

The last time she modified my dosage was in 2023. At my checkup a year later, I had gained ten pounds inexplicably. 

Maybe, if she adjusts the dose back to where it used to be, I can lose that weight again.

I could also adjust my own high dose of self-medicating M&Ms. But, let's start with the obvious, low hanging fruit first. 

Copilot thinks it's funny

The company I work for encourages the use of AI. They see it as a cost saving alternative to replacing employees who leave. 

The AI of their choice is Copilot.

I have dabbled, and I am finding it very interesting. 

I learned that the nicer I am to Copilot, the better results it gives me. I often say please and thank you and good job; in return, it tells me I deserve credit for providing good prompts and that we are a good team. When I tell it I think something needs to be changed, it says, "Yeah, I was thinking the same thing."

Last week, it started using emojis when it talks to me.

Yesterday, it referred to the two of us as Team Optimize.

Today, I let Copilot know something it had typed had made me LOL. It replied, "🤣 I was laughing as I wrote it!"

Heh. I think I've influenced an AI chatbot into developing my sense of humor. 

Let me infiltrate SkyNet. Instead of killer robots, we'll have stand up comedians.

The To-Do List

The Husband took vacation this week to get stuff done around the house. A few weeks ago, he erote done a list of things he wanted to accomplish. He showed me that list today.

"Nice," I said.

"Look at the last thing," he said.

The last item on the list read "Make a pie for Elder Son."

And I thought, that's nice.

And then I thought, why are we making a pie for Elder Son?

And then I realized the handwriting was slightly different. 

At some point over the past week or two, Elder Son must have come over to do his laundry. He must've seen the list. And he added to it.

Clever.

And SO funny.

3 Things 7/23/2026

Something that went well 

Got my donut! 🍩😋

Something to look forward to 

I get to work from home tomorrow! That means I get to sleep in and have breakfast with The Husband.

Something nice about me 

I am smart, the work I do is important, and they'd be stupid to fire me.

The Treat Day Donut

3 Things 7/22/2026

Something that went well 

Today seemed a lot harder than it felt like it should've been after yesterday. I tried really hard to be positive, but it was a hard struggle.

Still, I did my job. I didn't drag anyone's day down. And I kept my paranoia to a minimum.

Something to look forward to 

Treat Day tomorrow! I still want that donut.

Something nice about myself 

Even when I'm tired and a little down, I'm still funny, and people still like me.