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...am gearing up the usual "Where should we eat lunch?" battle when we go into the city.

... am back to work after a very looooong vacation.

... am spending more time on LW than usual.

...hit a high A-flat.

... fell off the veg-wagon?

... went on a meat bender?

I don't know... long story short, after being completely vegetarian for over five years, I suddenly - for no discernible reason - was seized tonight by an incredible craving for a steak, which I then indulged.

Although I do admit that I feel a bit guilty (I originally went vegetarian to support my wife) I do have to report... my god, it was so good!!!

Have you told her yet?

Yeah, I told her before the fact. It's not the first time I've had the urge to eat meat, but it was the first time I went through on it since I gave it up.

Her attitude has always been, "You're a big boy; it's your choice," which, to be honest, is really the only way we are together with most things. We tend not to make heavy demands on one another.

She had been through a traumatic experience a while back with animal cruelty and it changed her outlook toward animals forever. I didn't - and don't - really have the same overarching objections toward meat as she (though I do agree with several of her main points), but at the time wanted to show her as much support as I could.


This is not to say I'm back to being a full fledged "meat-eater" by any stretch - and certainly not in her presence - but I do think I have to examine my own beliefs and find the balance that's right for me.

Yeesh - sorry to ramble on. Heavy thoughts in the Nihil house tonight.

It's allowed. I like to consider myself a philosophical vegetarian. I really would put the thing into practice if I didn't love my burgers so dang much.

... ate a big breakfast then took a nap

...opened all the windows for the first time this year. The cats are pleased.

...prepared to return to work tomorrow after a week out with tendonitis.

... woke up to the sight of one side of my pool having collapsed from all the rain last night

... took a five hour nap. Thinks jet lag is much better than a collapsed pool. And less expensive.

sorry Sharky thats sucks!

... got a call back from my insurance company... the pool may be covered...

nailed the porch decking on the house since we couldn't nail the subfloor down due to rain. And went to pick up seven windows on sale (how I'm getting everything). Then, I returned to do major cleanup on site, cut some grass, and took pics with my lovely and talented wife.

...updated my status now that I'm no longer Deputy Leader.

did a lot all day long and got nothing done.

chilled with the youngins.

Played a little XBOX 360 w/Jon.

Played golf this morning, shot a fantastic 93 (for me, that is), and then came home to cut on the water sprinkler and watch Sam and Buster play in the yard. Other than that, quiet day. thank'ya lord, I needed one.

...cleaned the house...without air conditioning.

...got put on 12 hour shifts today, after going in and starting 45 minutes.

... was asked again to consider running for union rep

Signed up for more overtime. If I get it all I'll be working 60 hours of OT between the 14th and the 20th.

*sigh* Looking forward to this shutdown to be over so I can go back to regular hours.

...got a cast put on my left foot. Was told that I have Charcot Arthropathy. Basically a arthritis thing that people with neuropothy of the feet can get. My left foot arch is basically collapsing.

I have to keep all weight off of it for 6 weeks at least. That should stop the effects and heal it.

Work is going to be fun.

Well, that sucks like hell, Dev. but, six weeks ain't forever. I been there.