Saturday, March 16, 2024

Getting better

I did a little better this week as far as working out some. Here's a little look into last week.

Monday I had over 10k steps and 10 zone minutes, all at work and I didn't do anything when I got home other than get up and move every hour when my watch told me I needed to.

Tuesday I had 12.5k steps and 32 zone minutes. Most of the 12.5k steps were at work but 30 of the zone minutes were on the bike. I ended up riding 7.24 miles. It was a nice day out and I had the playlist that I crank up when I have the windows down on the way home. After I got home, I still had the playlist going so I stayed on the bike until it was finished.

Wednesday I had 10.5k steps but only 2 zone minutes, that was all at work as well. I got annoyed with a 1 on 1 with my boss so I wasn't in the mood when I got home.

Thursday I had 11.3k steps and 6 zone minutes, again, all at work. We went out for supper when I got home and I didn't do anything after that.

You can see my work week is where I struggle, I knew I would. I did get 1 day in on the bike so it was better. We'll see if I can get better this week.

Friday I had 3.2k steps and 1 zone minute. I did ride the bike for an hour but apparently I didn't register any zone minutes for it. I just went a steady pace and sidetracked myself with going through my New Release playlist which lasted just over an hour so that worked out. I did do 13.15 miles on the bike which is the farthest I've gone this year. Not only all that but I made sure I didn't just ride the bike and sit down. I ended up being on my feet for most of the afternoon while working on my cards. At one point, I even squatted down to grab a book without realizing it. I ended up coming right back up which I couldn't tell you the last time I was able to do that without screaming in pain when I got up.

Today, we got up and went out for breakfast and ran a couple of errands which is usually my downfall but I forced myself to get on my bike when I got home. I was going to listen to my New to Me playlist but I noticed more songs on my New Release playlist so I went through those and a couple of artists on the New to Me before calling it quits. It ended up being around 48 minutes and for 10.27 miles.

My mom stopped by to drop off a couple of things and I told her what was going on and I told her to hit me up if she was going to go walking so hopefully that will help me do something else other than biking.

Tomorrow we have a show so I doubt I'll get on the bike, although it is the local show, maybe I'll get home in time to ride some. That's also the reason I'm posting on Saturday instead of Sunday. I knew I wouldn't be home much tomorrow.

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Motivation

I've been trying to motivate myself to do something, just get off my ass and move some. I do ok on the weekends because I get up, throw on a work shirt (why dirty a good one) and go downstairs and hop on the bike. Notice I didn't say put on some shorts, I do it in my boxers. Again, why dirty a pair of shorts. I did this once last weekend and had planned on getting on the bike after work during the week. That didn't work out. I work 10 hours, 1 1/2 in the car and by the time I get home, I just want to sit on my ass, there lies where I need the most motivation. Work days.

I just hate to exercise, it's not my favorite thing to do and I'm all about doing things you enjoy and not doing things I don't so it's extremely hard to get motivated. Part of my motivation is I topped 300 pounds a couple of weeks ago (2/16). I usually go up and down in the 285-295 pound range but I hadn't logged in over 300 until then. I've been weighing myself once a week since November of 2022, mainly just to make sure I didn't top that 300 pound mark and I hadn't even though I wasn't doing anything to prevent it.

I see extremely obese people (not hard, they have their own shows) and my thought was always how do they get themselves that far. Well, I think I have that part figured out. Lack of motivation. So I'm trying not to get that bad.

You would think that be enough motivation, sadly, it's not.

On Friday when I got up, I went downstairs and did 11.3 miles in around 45 minutes. That's the most this year (haven't been doing it long) but my previous high was only 6.5 miles but I haven't really done it much at all, then proceeded to sit on my ass most of the day, which is my typical weekend. Although, the wife and I did load a dresser, desk and 3 nightstands in the car so there's a little bit more exercise.

Saturday, we had a card show in Fort Wayne so I get a little bit of exercise. My cousin and I carry everything in from the car and set up. He usually pulls the cart so he only goes to the car twice where as I bring all the stuff that doesn't fit in the cart. The showcases and boxes of wax so I make multiple trips to the car and back. Once inside we set up, I usually set up the newer wax while he sets up the boxes and the cheap wax. So I get a little exercise, nothing terribly exciting but it does get the heart rate up (according to my Fitbit) for 10 minutes or so. During the show, I sit and I stand. I occasionally walk around but not a whole lot. I prefer the shows where they are so busy that I don't have a chance to sit or shop but it's rare to never have a chance to sit. After the show, we pack up and load the car back up so again, 10 minutes or so of accelerated heart rate. After that I went to my sons and unloaded all the stuff we loaded up the previous day so a little bit of movement.

This morning, I did the same thing as Friday, got up, threw on a work shirt and got on the bike. I did 13.34 miles in an hour but instead of going and sitting at my laptop like I normally do, I walked around my basement for 5 minutes or so just to get the stiffness out of my legs from being on the bike. Then I went into my Card Room and stacked up some boxes on my desk so now I've been at least standing while on my laptop. When I stop typing to think about what I'm going to say, I wander around my room. It's now been 45 minutes or so since I got off the bike and I still haven't sat down. The wife got out of bed so I went upstairs to talk to her for a few and started my laundry as well so we'll see if I can sustain the movement. I don't really have much planned today so I'm not sure how long it will last. At least I'll be heading for the shower soon so there's more not sitting on my ass time.

The real purpose behind this blog post is possible motivation to keep going as well. There's a girl at work who's trying to improve her life and part of that is physical so she's been trying to push me some as well. My wife pushes some and I could get my mom too as she's is always trying to stay physical. I need to reach out because I obviously can't motivate myself. The problem with other people doing it is I tend to do my own thing so I don't necessary listen to other people either.

We'll see, I'll try to keep going on here about my fat ass. I'm pretty sure I have a tag over there called fat ass that I used years ago when I tried to work out.

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Eating Stats

I know, I'm never here anymore but I figured I should at least give you a stats post as I have most every other year. I would love to tell you that I'm going to use this blog more but I say that every year and it doesn't happen. I did make it to February last year before quitting. Sadly, that was my last post of the year. I truly just don't have much to say, I lead a pretty boring life of working and sitting in front of the TV.

I'm actually think about breaking these stats posts to multiple posts and do 1 stat a post since I've been keeping stats for awhile now and can probably make a whole post of each one since I have a bunch of years to talk about now but I don't know if that's what I'll do.

Today, I'm going to knock out restaurant stats for me.

1 time - 35th Street Red Hots, Applebees, Buffalo Wild Wings, CBP Smoke Barbque, Chick-Fil-A, Coney Express, Costco, Cristo's, Dog LB, Dominos, El Trejo, Gerace's Pizza, Hacienda, Hungry Howies, Italian Village, Krispy Kream, Mandarin Kitchen, Margaritas Mexican, Pizza Hut, Roma's Pizza & Wings ect.

2 times - 7-Eleven, Happy's Kountry Kitchen, IHOP, Jimmie Johns, Party on the Patio, Portillo's, Puerta Vallarta, Red Lobster, Smith's Food Mart & Subway, 

3 times - Arby's, Bravo Cafe & Mandarin House

4 times - Martin's Deli & Trinity UM

5 times - Brunos, Dairy Queen, Firehouse Subs & Long John Silvers

6 times - 5 Guys, Chili's & Dunkin

7 times - Copper Creek Cafe

8 times - Barnaby's & Little Caesar's

That's everything in the single digits, now we get to the double digits. and a countdown to the most.

#7 -  (10 times) Last Year - 8th place (8 times). This year was the highest since tracking began in 2013.

#6 -  (13 times) Last Year - 7th place (11 times). This year tied the high with 2020 since tracking began in 2013.

#5 -  (17 times) Last Year - 4th place (22 times). Last year was the high since tracking began in 2013.

#4 -  (19 times) Last Year - 3rd place (25 times). The high was 28 times in 2021 since tracking began in 2013.

#3 -  (25 times) Last Year - 6th place (15 times). Last year was the highest since tracking began in 2013.

#2 -  (35 times) Last Year - 2nd place (26 times). 2013 was the highest at 68 times since tracking began in 2013.

#1 -  (52 times) Last Year - 1st place (50 times). 2014 was the highest at 54 times since tracking began in 2013.


We ate out quite a bit at the beginning of the year but it got cut back quite a bit the last few months due to my hours being tighter at work. These are also my stats as if they were my wife's, Burger King would be lower because I ate breakfast there a bunch at work and Sonic would be higher because she grabs lunch there a lot after doctor's appointments. 

Thursday, February 16, 2023

This Week - Music

 Thursday (February 9th)

I listened to 152 songs today. I heard Love is a Battlefield by Pat Benatar twice.

  • I listened to 12 songs from the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 1 songs from the Check It playlist.
  • I listened to 2 songs from the Crabhands playlist.
  • I listened to 106 songs from the Work playlist.
  • I listened to 9 songs from the Non Work playlist.
  • I listened to 22 songs from one of Cheri's playlists.

The one song from Check It was a song Cheri wanted me to listen too and the 2 Crabhands songs was new releases from Hunter Hayes.

I listened to 123 artists today.

  • I listened to 4 songs by Taylor Swift.
  • I listened to 3 songs by 7 different artists.
  • I listened to 2 songs by 12 different artists.

Last Song of the Day - Honky Tonk Woman by the Rolling Stones


Friday (February 10th)

I listened to 183 songs today. I listened to Don't Be Cruel by Bobby Brown and Love You Anyways by Luke Combs twice.

  • I listened to 41 songs from the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 12 songs from the Crabhands playlist.
  • I listened to 106 songs from the Work playlist.
  • I listened to 20 songs from the Non Work playlist.
  • I listened to 14 songs from one of Cheri's playlist.

I heard the song by Luke Combs twice because it was a new release and I played it for Cheri while in the car. I did add a few songs from the new releases.

  • This is Mongol (Warrior Souls) by Alice in Chains
  • Lost by Linkin Park
  • Love You Anyway by Luke Combs
  • Walk That Easy by Chase Rice

I listened to 137 artists today.
  • I listened to 8 songs by Chase Rice.
  • I listened to 7 songs by Taylor Swift.
  • I listened to 4 songs by Luke Combs, Petra & Prince.
  • I listened to 3 songs by Bobby Brown, Papa Roach & Thomas Rhett.
  • I listened to 2 songs by 17 different artists.
The 8 songs by Chase Rice are from his new album. I still haven't finished it yet so there will probably be more tomorrow or Sunday.

Last Song of the Day - Polaroid by Keith Urban


Saturday (February 11)

I listened to 38 songs today. 

  • I listened to 8 songs from the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 6 songs from the Crabhands playlist.
  • I listened to 24 songs from the the Bear playlist.
I listened to 32 artists today.
  • I listened to 3 songs by Aerosmith.
  • I listened to 2 songs by Chase Rice, Hollywood Undead and Skillet.
The 2 songs of Chase Rice were on the Crabhands playlist, finishing off the new album that I started yesterday.

Last Song of the Day - Bruised and Bloodied by Seether


Sunday (February 12th)

I listened to 82 songs today. 

  • I listened to 82 songs from the Everything playlist.
I listened to 71 artists today.
  • I listened to 3 songs by Michael W. Smith.
  • I listened to 2 songs by 8 different artists.


Monday (February 13th)

I listened to 157 songs today. I heard Hey Jealousy by Gin Blossoms twice.

  • I listened to 11 songs from the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 3 songs from the Check It playlist.
  • I listened to 122 songs from the Work playlist.
  • I listened to 21 songs from the Non Work playlist.

I listened to 3 songs that I put on my Check It playlist from watching the half time show last night in the Super Bowl. I added all 3.

  • Umbrella by Rihanna
  • Only Girl (in the World) by Rihanna
  • Diamonds by Rihanna

I listened to  artists today.
  • I listened to 3 songs by 5 different artists.
  • I listened to 2 songs by 20 different artists.
Nobody stood out today, that's a first.

Last Song of the Day - Barely Breathing by Duncan Sheik


Tuesday (February 14th)

I listened to 167 songs today. 

  • I listened to 34 songs from the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 133 songs from the Work playlist.

I thought I put it on the Non Work playlist on the way home but apparently not.

I listened to 132 different artists today.

  • I listened to 5 songs by Tim McGraw.
  • I listened to 4 songs by Five Finger Death Punch.
  • I listened to 3 songs by 6 different songs.
  • I listened to 2 songs by 15 different songs.

Last Song of the Day - Yellow Rose of Texas by Johnny Lee


Wednesday (February 16th)

I listened to 174 songs today. 

  • I listened to 14 songs from the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 38 songs from the Our Favorites playlist.
  • I listened to 108 songs from the Work playlist.
  • I listened to 14 songs from the Non Work playlist.
I heard Jar of Hears by Christina Perri, Love Bites by Def Leppard, Ex's & Oh's by Elle King and Patience by Guns N' Roses twice.

I listened to 141 artists today.
  • I listened to 4 songs by Hollywood Undead.
  • I listened to 3 songs by 7 different artists.
  • I listened to 2 songs by 13 different artists.

Monday, February 13, 2023

This Week - Journal

Monday (February 6th)

The line was a mess this morning. Soap and Hot Rinse were almost empty. The Etch and the Seal were off. By the time, I got the tanks filled up and the other 2 tanks heated up, we lost a few hours. Which in an 8 hour shift, you lose a few at the beginning of the shift and you automatically lose a couple hours at the end so we didn't get much done.

After work, I got gas and then dropped off the box to F&G and he gave me 3 Walmart bags full of blasters and packs that were already open. After I finished scanning my cards, I went ahead and pulled all of the cards out of the packages and skimmed through them. I saw a bunch I'll be keeping plus a lot of decent cards so I'm not sure who took what out of them.


Tuesday (February 7th)

The boss gave me a project to get done by Friday and I haven't been able to start it because every time I sit down to do it. I think I can knock it out pretty quick if I can just get the time to sit down to do it.

Came home and finished the cards I brought home Monday so I'll probably run by the shop tomorrow and get more.


Wednesday (February 8th)

I got the most sleep last night compared to the rest of the week but I was still tired today. Even napped a bit when I got home.

I ran to F&G after work and dropped off the cards I finished and grabbed some more. He said it was mostly Cubs cards so I don't see me getting too many out of it.


Thursday (February 9th)

Meeting have started to fire up again which means I'll spend half my days in them again.

Came home and Samantha was here. We chatted for about an hour and than Cheri and I ran to Lowe's to do some shopping and grabbed some supper at Sonic. Other than that, nothing too exciting.


Friday (February 10th)

It was Friday, Woo Hoo! I had a couple more meetings so they are definitely picking up. I spent a couple hours sorting bodies. I'm going to feel that in the morning. I got out there around 1:15.

Came home, showered and shaved and then went downstairs for a couple of hours. I finished the boxes that Fred gave me but I still have to check the cards I pulled for myself, then I can put them away and I'll probably take them back on Monday.

We got the Plymouth show tomorrow. I don't think it'll be a great show, financially because the Fort Wayne show is going on as well but I don't care. I just enjoy this show. It's always a good time with good dealers.

Cheri and I ran to Culver's for some supper. Felt good to eat out for a real meal again. I was surprised that it was the 1st time we've been to Culver's this year. Probably because they ditched Mountain Dew.


Saturday (February 11th)

Kevin and I did the Plymouth show. I had a really good time, better than we usually do and we always love that show. It was probably the busiest I have ever seen it and we did close or more than we ever have there. Came home with 3 cards from the show and a box of 1974 Topps to go through from Kevin.


Sunday (February 12th)

Woke up at 7 and rolled around in bed until 8 before I got up. I went downstairs and worked on getting my cards logged in most of the morning in. I still need to scan them but I plan on going over to Kevin's after work all week so I'm not sure when I'm going to do that.

I went over there today and spent about 5 hours sorting all the cards we got from the Man Cave. We got through about 10 or 12 boxes and I came home 

Friday, February 10, 2023

This Week - Food

Saturday (February 4th)

We were set up at a show and I had my son bring us some food. Other than it being cold (due to my son) it was good. It was the first time I've had burgers at Burger King in awhile. Usually I have breakfast there anymore.


Tuesday (February 7th)

Went and grabbed some breakfast as I usually do twice a month. I ordered the usual, a croissanwich meal with an extra hashbrown. The extra hashbrown must have thrown them off because they gave me a sandwich to go with it. Bonus. I gave it to Ward.


Wednesday (February 9th)

We were out and about so we hit Sonic for supper. I tried the new Steak and Cheese thingy. It was good but it needed more meat, it was all bread. I feel like it would have been really good if it had more meat to match the bread. Cheri got her usual and it was good.


Friday (February 10th)

We drove out to the Granger Culver's for supper. Everything was good, except for the lack of Mountain Dew but that wasn't their fault, it was the corporations. It was good to have their fries and cheese again. Yummy!

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

This Week - Music

Thursday (February 2nd)

I listened to 175 songs today. I heard Behind Blue Eyes by Limp Bizkit and Don't Bring Me Down by Electric Light Orchestra twice today.

  • I listened to 31 songs from the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 9 songs from the Check It playlist.
  • I listened to 123 songs from the Work playlist.
  • I listened to 11 songs from the Non Work playlist.

I added a few more songs from the Check It playlist.

  • Hungry Heart by Bruce Springsteen.
  • He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones.
  • The One I love by REM.
  • Life in a Northern Town by the Dream Academy.

As you can tell, I finished the Check It playlist and am hitting the songs that I added to it. That reminds me, I need to make a new one.

I listened to 139 different artists.

  • I listened to 6 songs by Blake Shelton.
  • I listened to 4 songs by Hollywood Undead.
  • I listened to 3 songs by Lady Antebellum, Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach and Taylor Swift.
  • I listened to 2 songs by 19 different artists.

Last Song of the Day - Tacky by Weird Al Yankovic


Friday (February 3rd)

I listened to 185 songs today. I heard Got the Life by Korn and Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me by U2 twice.

  • I listened to 85 songs from the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 6 songs from the Crabhands playlist.
  • I listened to 73 songs from the Work playlist.
  • I listened to 21 songs from the Non Work playlist.

I finished the Work playlist today, I started it on December 6th so it took almost 2 months to finish it. I need to make a new one before Monday.

  • I listened to 6 songs by Taylor Swift.
  • I listened to 3 songs by 6 different artists.
  • I listened to 2 songs by 16 different artists.

Last Song of the Day - How Do You Do It? by Beth Crowley


Saturday (February 4th)

I listened to 15 songs today. 

  • I listened to 15 songs from the Everything playlist.

I listened while I was waiting to leave and on the way there and back to his house. That's why it's only 14 songs.

  • I listened to 2 songs by Mariah Carey.
Those 2 songs were back to back, nice random Spotify.

Last Song of the Day - Ain't That a Shame by Fats Domino


Sunday (February 5th)

I listened to 69 songs today. 

  • I listened to 69 songs from the Everything playlist.
I listened in the card room and in the car back and forth to my mom's. I did add a song as well, Cheri sent it to me.

  • Don't Make Me Have to Come Down There by Dolly Parton

I listened to 63 artists today.
  • I listened to 2 songs by Five Finger Death Punch, Harry Connick Jr, Kane Brown and Mylon & Broken Heart.

I still need to redo a couple playlist before tomorrow, we'll see if I do tonight.

Last Song of the Day - Pick Out a Christmas Tree by Dan + Shay


Monday (February 6th)

I listened to 178 songs today. I heard the Reflex by Duran Duran and Sweet Dreams (Are Made of These) by Marilyn Manson twice.

  • I listened to 41 songs from the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 4 songs from the Crabhands playlist.
  • I listened to 118 songs from the Work playlist.
  • I listened to 14 songs from the Non Work playlist.
I need to update my Check It playlist but there were 4 songs on the Crabhands playlist to listen too.
  • I listened to 4 songs by 4 different artists.
  • I listened to 3 songs by 4 different artists.
  • I listened to 2 songs by 17 different artists.

Last Song of the Day - It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Russ Taff


Tuesday (February 7th)

I listened to 181 songs today. I heard Rain King by Counting Crows, Better Than Ezra by Hinder and Change Your Mind by Sister Hazel.

  • I listened to 30 songs from the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 143 songs from the Work playlist.
  • I listened to 8 songs from the Non Work playlist.
I listened to 135 different artists.
  • I listened to 5 songs by Hollywood Undead.
  • I listened to 4 songs by Keith Urban.
  • I listened to 3 songs by 6 different artists.
  • I listened to 2 songs by 26 different artists.
I still need to do my Check It playlist. I'm a slacker.

Last Song of the Day - the One by Deuce


Wednesday (February 8th)

I listened to 138 songs today. 

  • I listened to 22 songs from the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 104 songs from the Work playlist.
  • I listened to 12 songs from the Non Work playlist.
I listened to 115 different artists.
  • I listened to 4 songs by Papa Roach.
  • I listened to 3 songs by 6 different artists.
  • I listened to 2 songs by 8 different artists.
I still need to do my Check It playlist. Maybe after I get finished with my daily stuff.


Last Song of the Day - Over It by Katharine McPhee

Monday, February 6, 2023

This Week - Journal

Monday (January 30th)

Nothing special today at work. My whole crew was back, hopefully it will stay that way. The bosses boss wasn't there so that was nice but he'll be back tomorrow.

Ran to the card shop after work and dropped off the boxes he gave me to sort and picked up another. I came home and went to work on my cards as I want to finish them before I start the shops.


Tuesday (January 31st)

Not a whole lot going on at work. We're trying to convince the plant manager to bring back 3rd shift next week. Our report is getting redder and redder by the way.

Came home and finished logging and scanning my cards then we headed out to Wendy's for supper.


Wednesday (February 1st)

Work was work. They finally decided to bring 3rd shift back now that we're buried. Well, the department before ours is buried, us not so much but we will be.


Thursday (February 2nd)

This section is getting smaller and smaller as I don't have much to talk about other than work and I only want to say so much on here about work.

I finished the box from F&G but I still have to go through the White Sox before I organize the rest of the stuff I pulled.


Friday (February 3rd)

I hit my 40 hours at 11:30 so I got out of work early. On my way home, Cheri called and during the conversation, I volunteered to run by Walmart and grab our groceries. I was then going to go to the pharmacy but while I was waiting for our groceries to come out to the car, I looked up the local garden center to see their hours and they closed in half an hour. Once I got my groceries, I ran out to the garden center, thinking I'd have to drive back by Walmart to go home and I'll get my drugs then. Once I left the garden center, I realized I needed to get a birthday card for my mom so I ran to Walgreens to get the card because I would rather run out of my way, go into Walgreens and go back to Walmart then to go in to Walmart to get a card. I hate that place.

Came home to the house by myself, went downstairs and worked on cards but since no one was home, I turned my music up and jammed to some tunes.


Saturday (February 4th)

Got up this morning, at 7:30. It was so nice not to have to get up super early to go to show. We set up in South Bend which was only a 20 minute drive from home. Although I had to go to his house first which means I had to help unload the car.

It was a good show people wise, it got really busy for about a 2 hour stretch but it wasn't one of our best shows. We did alright, probably better than most but it was lower than what you usually do.


Sunday (February 5th)

Got up around 8:30 and headed downstairs to work on the new cards I've gotten. I've thought about using my personal Instagram for cards but I haven't pulled the trigger yet. I may even start a new one, I haven't decided.

We went over to my mom's to celebrate her 71st birthday. It was actually on the 1st but we got together for lasagna, as we do every year. It was good. I got to watch the ending of the Ohio/Michigan game so that was good too.

I'm on my own for supper tonight which probably means I won't eat. It's not like I can't lose the weight. I got in the scale but I forgot until I was dressed so it wasn't accurate, I didn't ever record it.

Friday, February 3, 2023

This Week - Food

Saturday (January 28th)

This was just a pizza place in the mall that we were set up at for a card show. It wasn't bad, nothing special. They keep pizza under a heat lamp, when you order it, they throw it in the oven for a few minutes to heat it up and give it to you. Service was fine, the guy enjoyed his job so he was pleasant.

We had our choice of Subway or McDonald's when we stopped for gas. McDonald's will win that batlle 9 out of 10 times even though I don't care for either. Had a fish meal and nuggets. Everything was good and we got everything so no complaints.


Tuesday (January 31st)

We ran down to Wendy's for supper. We ordered on the app and hit the drive thru. We grabbed our food and went next door to sit in the parking lot to eat. We had to take Cheri's sandwich back because they put mustard on it and she can't eat it. They were friendly and quick with the switch. My burger was pretty good as well as the Baconator fries.


Friday (February 3rd)

I grabbed a Biggie Bag on the way home since I left work before lunch. Everything was as expected and even the guy who took my money was extremely friendly. 

Grabbed some Taco Bell for supper. Service and food was exact and great. My only complaint was not enough cheese and sour cream on my Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes but it wasn't enough complaint to give it a thumbs down. We ordered through the app.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

This Week - Music

Thursday (January 26th)

I listened to 155 songs today. I listened to Bucked Off by Brad Paisley, Something About the Way You Look Tonight by Elton John and the Hand That Feeds by Nine Inch Nails twice. I might have listened to more songs because I think LastFM wasn't tracking right.

  • I listened to 44 songs off the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 90 songs off the Work playlist.
  • I listened to 11 songs off the Non Work playlist.
  • I listened to 2 songs that Cheri sent me.
  • I listened to 4 songs off of You Tube.
  • I listened to 4 songs off of Pandora.

I mentioned that LastFM wasn't working, well Spotify didn't for a little bit as well. I added one of the songs that Cheri sent me.

  • Happier Than Ever by Kelly Clarkson

I listened to 127 different artists today.

  • I listened to 4 songs from Tim McGraw.
  • I listened to 3 songs from Blake Shelton and Brad Paisley.
  • I listened to 2 songs from 20 different artists.


Friday (January 27th)

I listened to 181 songs today. I heard You're Drunk, Go Home by Kelsea Ballerina & Kelly Clarkson, Move by Luke Bryan and Sing Your Freedom (Whiteheart).

  • I listened to 49 songs off the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 12 songs off the Crabhands playlist.
  • I listened to 108 songs off the Work playlist.
  • I listened to 12 songs off the Non Work playlist.

I have a bunch more new releases to listen to on the Crabhands playlist that I will probably get to on Sunday

I listened to 139 different artists today.

  • I listened to 10 songs by Cheap Codes.
  • I listened to 5 songs by Hollywood Undead & Luke Bryan.
  • I listened to 3 songs by Luke Combs.
  • I listened to 2 songs by 22 different artists.

The 10 songs from Cheap Codes were off the Crabhands playlist which means they were new releases. Obviously, they released a new album.

Last Song of the Day - You're Still the One by Shania Twain


Saturday (January 28th)

I listened to 74 songs today. All different.

  • I listened to 3 songs on the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 71 songs on the Bear playlist.

Kevin and I drove up to Lansing for a card show so we listened to the Bear playlist back and forth.

I listened to 60 different artists.

  • I listened to 4 songs by Five Finger Death Punch.
  • I listened to 3 songs by Halestorm.
  • I listened to 2 songs by 8 different artists.

The Bear playlist is all rock as you can tell by the 2 artists listed above.

Last Song of the Day - Stay by Black Stone Cherry


Sunday (January 29th)

I listened to 176 songs today. All different.

  • I listened to 66 songs on the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 34 songs on the Crabhands playlist.
  • I listened to 76 songs on the Check It playlist.

I finished the Crabhands playlist today and went ahead and went through a couple hours of the Check It playlist since I was listening to new songs anyways.

I listened to 95 different artists today.

  • I listened to 23 songs from Green Day.
  • I listened to 5 songs from 10 different artists.
  • I listened to 4 songs from 5 different artists.
  • I listened to 2 songs from Ella Fitzgerald, Little Big Town and Luke Combs.

I listened to Green Days new album which apparently had a ton of songs on it. The 15 artists that are referred to up there are all from the Check It playlist.

I did add a bunch of songs to my playlists while going through the Check It and Crabhands playlists.

  • Growin' Up and Gettin' Old by Luke Bryan
  • H8 My Self by Escape the Fate.
  • Trustfall by Pink.
  • Drowning by Atreyu
  • Drinkaby by Cole Swindell
  • Heartbreak Feels So Good by Fall Out Boy.
  • One Big Country Song by Locash
  • You're the Reason Our Kids Are Ugly by Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty.
  • Born on the Bayou by Los Lonely Boys.
  • Just Between You and Me by Lou Gramm.
  • On the Sunny Side of the Street by Louis Armstrong.
  • Hello, Dolly! by Louis Armstrong
  • Dream A Little Dream Of Me by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
  • Let's Call the Whole Thing Off by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
  • What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong.
  • Better Off by Love and Theft.
  • Buy Dirt by Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan
  • Country Girl (Shake It For Me) by Luke Bryan
  • Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye by Luke Bryan
  • One Margarita by Luke Bryan.

Last Song of the Day - Heartbreak Hotel by Elvis Presley


Monday (January 30th)

I listened to 195 songs today. All different.

  • I listened to 43 songs from the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 12 songs from the Check It playlist.
  • I listened to 128 songs from the Work playlist.
  • I listened to 12 songs from the Not Work playlist.

Only 1 meeting today so I got a lot of music listening in.

I listened to 142 different artists today.

  • I listened to 15 songs by Luke Combs.
  • I listened to 4 songs by Hollywood Undead.
  • I listened to 3 songs by 8 different artists.
  • I listened to 2 songs by 20 different artists.

I'm listening to a bunch of Luke Combs on the Check It playlist. He will probably be the top artist tomorrow as well. I added the following of his on the playlists as well.

  • Doin' This by Luke Combs.
  • Must've Never Met You by Luke Combs.
  • Dive by Luke Combs.
  • Used to You by Luke Combs.
  • Be Careful What You Wish For by Luke Combs.
  • I Know She Ain't Ready by Luke Combs.
  • Memories Are Made Of by Luke Combs.
  • A Long Way by Luke Combs.
  • Can I get an Outlaw by Luke Combs.

As you can see, I like Luke Combs. That's why I put so many songs on my Check It playlist.

Last Song of the Day - Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee on the Piano


Tuesday (January 30th)

I listened to 186 songs today. I listened to 6 songs twice.

  • I listened to 35 songs from the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 15 songs from the Check It playlist.
  • I listened to 108 songs from the Work playlist.
  • I listened to 15 songs from the Non Work playlist.
  • I listened to 13 songs from the Our Favorites playlist.

I listened to a few duplicate songs because I noticed they weren't tracking so I started it over and I got it going again for it to only add the songs after a bit. I added one song today.

  • Don't Tempt Me by Luke Combs

I listened to 134 different artists today.

  • I listened to 10 songs by Luke Combs today.
  • I listened to 5 songs by Blake Shelton and the Lumineers today.
  • I listened to 4 songs by Hollywood Undead, Kane Brown and Tim McGraw today.
  • I listened to 3 songs by 4 different artists.
  • I listened to 2 songs by 16 different artists.

Luke Combs and the Lumineers were from the Check It playlist this morning.


Wednesday (February 1st)

I listened to 191 songs today. I listened to No One Like You by Scorpions twice.

  • I listened to 36 songs off of the Everything playlist.
  • I listened to 10 songs off of the Crabhands playlist.
  • I listened to 3 songs off of the Check It playlist.
  • I listened to 118 songs off of the Work playlist.
  • I listened to 24 songs off of the Non Work playlist.

I was surprised to see so many songs on the Crabhands playlist this morning. I did add some songs, one off Crabhands and one off the Check It playlist.

  • Promise to Live by Disciple.
  • Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd,

The Everything playlist has 5945 songs now.

  • I listened to 7 songs by 12 Stones today.
  • I listened to 6 songs by Thomas Rhett today.
  • I listened to 4 songs by AC/DC, Five Finger Death Punch, Hollywood Undead and Lee Brice today,
  • I listened to 3 songs by Eminem, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pink and Red Hot Chili Peppers today.
  • I listened to 2 songs by 20 different artists today.

12 Stones was on the Crabhands, none of them were real songs either, all music. Not sure what that was all about. Lynyrd Skynyrd was off the Check It playlist.

Last Song of the Day - Pray For Peace by Dana Key