Friday, October 8, 2021

Seattle Rains And Miscellaneous Updates

Michigan feels a lot like Seattle lately.  It rains constantly. While I don't mind drifting off to sleep to the occasional thunderstorm, or the gentle patter of droplets hitting the balcony, enough is enough.

I did think this wet weather would translate into heavy snowfalls in the winter. I think it has to do with the warmth of the lakes, but I'm no meteorologist.

We are supposed to have warm temperatures next week with several chances of more rain. Firefly gets out on Tuesday.

"You better be outside at 7:45 and in the passenger seat," she has told me. More than once. She wants to drive. She plans her first stop to be IHOP for some birthday cake hotcakes. 

I have been watching my diet closely in preparation for her release. I have a feeling the first few days she is out will entail a lot of food. I am currently a pound above my ideal weight (158 lbs). I use the two weight machines we have in the gym. I think I am looking pretty good.

They informed us that raises are coming out next week. I am getting a 5% raise. That is the highest amount they are handing to anyone. Although because they go by percentage to will not be the highest amount.  Still, I am happy with the amount. I am interested in what the bonus will look like at the end of the year.

7 comments:

  1. 5%, that's great! It's been a long, long time since I've gotten that much!

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  2. Congratulations on the raise. Best of luck withe Firefly.

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  3. So tomorrow's the big day?
    Rain is so boring... I hate wet weather

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    1. And it brings a lot of bugs too. Yes tomorrow is the big day-- for her.

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  4. Congrats on a nice Raise. And I hope the reunion goes well and you don't go off the deep end and eat too much?

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