The Hungry Hungry Writer

There’s dust EVERYWHERE. There are awkward confrontations with the contractor about he-said, she-said issues. There are hotel expenses to deal with because its just too dusty to stay at home and an apple martini costs TEN BUCKS at the hotel bar and I make them better at home! All I have to say, thank goodness its March because that extra paycheck will come in handy.

One thing good about being in a hotel so close to home is well, it’s close to home. Get clothes when needed, grab some drinks, check the construction. It’s convenient yet inconvenient.

Today we spent four hours in the pool, just passing the time. Emo Lana watched them most of the time while I worked out in the fitness center. I ran a mile and half yesterday and then four miles today. And for some reason the treadmill I ran on felt tougher than the ones at the gym. I did some weights and although I’m way behind on mileage for the week, I put in a good effort today.

We’ve spent too much money at the bar but… it’s all worth it. Except for the apple martini.

The kids were worn out after their swim. And as we all get: hungry! My aunt made us dinner three nights in a row, but tonight we decided to go out to eat. Jacob chose Panda Inn for dinner and Emo Lana, Donna and the kids and I took the one mile drive down to Panda Inn. And before we even got there, both kids were asleep.

I managed to wake Jacob up for dinner and he ate like he hadn’t eaten all day long. Bella slept on Donna all through dinner and she was the one complaining about being hungry.

On our way to drop Donna off at work Isabella finally woke up and said, “Are we at Panda Inn yet?” We all were laughing as I said we already ate and she was asleep through dinner.

“NA-AA!”

“Yes we did Bella.”

“Noooo! Are we almost there?”

Poor little girl was so hungry and she had to wait till we dropped Donna off and got back to the hotel before she ate rice and braise string beans – her favorite dish at Panda. Jake’s is Panda Beef. Mine – Moooosh0000 Chicken!

Whew, so now the kids are finally asleep. Emo Lana left and I’m able to blog. I haven’t blogged in ages! I’ve been too preoccupied. Month End at work was hectic, packing boxes and covering them to protect them from dust for the remodel was nuts, and I just haven’t had the motivation to sit and write. I promised, tonight I will blog. So here I am. Blogging.

Oh, did I mention Jake had his second golf lesson today? The coach made him switch from left to right. I was thinking about doing the same thing because when I looked online to price golf equipment, from kids to adults, seems lefty stuff was harder to get.

Funny thing, the coach said the same thing. He said I’ll be thankful in the long run. I said, heck, no problem, he can adjust – and he did. At first he looked awkward – it wasn’t that natural follow through from last week. There was a lot of front foot movement, he was lifting his hips, readjusting his grip as he lifted his club: it was weird grip thing he did.

We bought him a set of clubs and a bag at Roger Dunn and I had him swing some of the clubs and he adjusted really well. It was really cool to see him take that big driver and swing it back then straight through the grass, sweeping the grass, then coming around with the follow through. I have yet to try it and I doubt I can do it as easy as he does.

Donna and I are thinking about taking lessons as well. Damn that’s an expensive sport. Do I want a new bike with better components or a set of golf clubs? Hmmmm… My birthday is coming up – I want a new bike! Cheap clubs for me!!!

It feels like a Sunday night. A saving grace I think. Because I’m beat tired but at least I have a Sunday left before work. Jake and I will be at the Clippers game at noon. There goes $20 bucks in parking. I hate how they charge so much just to park. What a rip off.

And that, as they say is that.

Saturday night in a hotel with nothing to do. Alcohol is too damn expensive, your kids are with you and the wife is at work. Kinda sucks, huh? Might as well sleep…

Oh wait… I can read a book without Bella telling me to turn off all the lights! She’s asleep.

Eragon, here I come!