Cemetary

This is going to be a rough week. Wednesday is the anniversary of my Mother's death 3 years ago. I still start leaking every time I think of my Dad, too.

I should probably head out to the cemetery again.

Spice

For the last time, pumpkin isn't a spice.

Tolerant

"Yes, Canada is a generous, open country. And Canadians are tolerant, and kind. But never mistake our generosity for weakness."

-Jean Chretien, former Prime Minister. 

Freeze

Over breakfast, my partner & I were discussing subconscious masking, AKA autistic defence mechanisms. Identifying triggers and then taking steps to deal with stimuli, etc.

A couple of times my partner has witnessed my "freezing" due to inaction, it's like my brain just checks out: "Nope, not doing this"; it was a subconscious reaction to a situation I felt was beyond my control.

I've gotten BETTER at mindfulness, it's something that is definitely learned. I know better now how to quiet my mind when it's agitated. It's like I needed to learn how I was doing something I wasn't aware I was doing? Odd.

Sweat

Here's the thing, I sweat a lot. I run HOT. My partner always said my body feels like standing next to a furnace. Having said that, I've never owned a pair of 2 functioning hearing aids before, much less IP rated. Both are Bluetooth enabled, which means I get to switch them out for listening to media. As it stands, I keep the older pair next to my PC and use those while working out in my gym. The newer pair's home is on my dresser next to my wallet & watch.

My Xbox wireless headset recently stopped working. They've had a good run. I stupidly used them for sweaty outdoor cardio when I first got them; the foam pads have been replaced twice already, tape is holding the microphone together since the plastic shell cracked. I attempted the 2 button reset but to no avail, I think this time they're really cooked, as the kids say. Ah well. I don't think I'll replace them straight away. I may try alternating between hearing aids.

However, I have been wanting to try those Pixel Bud "A" series. If they can put up with excessive sweating, they'll join me on my walkabouts instead.

Casio

*Picks up my Casio 91W wristwatch off the dresser*

Me (to watch): Have you been spying on me?

Casio: (silence)

Me: Didn't think so.