Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Last night I took my Diphenhydramine and Zopiclona tablets, went to bed at 10pm, fell asleep quickly, got up once around midnight, again at 5am, couldn’t fall back asleep so I got up at 5:30 and started updating my blog. I returned to bed at 6am, couldn’t fall back asleep so I got up with my 6:30 alarm.

My Didi was priced at 25,900 pesos so I expected heavy traffic. It wasn’t until we got on the expressway outside of Envigado then it eased up. It was on the way I realized I forgot to shave today. 😊 I arrived a few minutes early which gave me time to move to a closer entrance. I met Jose in Santa Leña and I had their 1 piece of French toast with a couple scrambled eggs and a latte.

After a trip to the restroom Jose reported it was closed and the only one that would be open today is at the other end of the food court so we moved.

I had the Black pieces and thought I did a good job of preventing him from castling but he still won in 55 moves.

I had the White pieces in the second game and again did a good job of preventing him from castling and he finally blundered his rook on the 39^th move and resigned.

It was 1:45 when we finished and I ordered a Didi to take me to Viva Envigado. Traffic was heavy and on the way I realized I didn’t have my Apice cap with me. I don’t remember having it on while we were playing so I probably left it in the restaurant, even though I’m in the habit of turning around when I leave to see if I’ve left something behind. This ride was 21,000 pesos.

I went up to Pergamino and had my usual bowl of granola with yogurt and acai berries (it also has sliced bananas and strawberries). I went down to Urbania and had a latte. Teresa called and asked me to pick up some green apples for her from Exito; she also told me Kelly was coming over at 5:30 to give her a massage.

I left at 4pm and stopped in Home Center looking for a 7/16” socket wrench but all they had was (LOTS of) ½”. I guess I’ll have to go to a regular hardware store. I stopped in Exito and picked up hamburger buns, a bag of milk and 4 green apples. When I got outside, I was surprised that the street was wet and I had a little wait for a taxi to arrive (usually there’s a long line of taxis waiting). My driver wasn’t familiar with our complex but he was able to follow my directions.

As soon as I entered the apt I saw my hat on the recliner where I left it. 😊

Teresa told me Kelly wasn’t coming because of the rain.

I watched another episode of Designated Survivor.

I finished reading Philipp Meyer’s The Son then downloaded a new book to read on my Kindle.

 

FUNNY