Sunday ruined!
"I hate this guy!" I literally said that when I walked into Mass. Yes, it was that priest again. #NovusOrdoNightmare! When we walked into Mass, Fr. I was standing outside greeting people in a white clerical shirt... We otherwise ignored each other. Lol. But yeah... Once again... Give me strength! I had hope seeing the younger deacon, maybe he would give the homily? Or maybe he would correct him if anything? Ugh... I really need to contact the Vicar for Clergy... But then I haven't been back to him in confession since they "changed" the words of Absolution. (Oh I guess it's not in use till 2023?) But lol... He did say "One God" which I honestly thought was a slip because he previously didn't slip up. Anyway... What else do I have to complain about? I rolled my eyes at "sisters and brothers". He started the homily congratulating us at our Anniversary which is next week. The Bishop is presiding at the 11:30 Mass. He asked if anyone was an original parishioner. A few people raised their hands. I had no clue they used to have Mass in the movie theater at the mall! All I can think is... I saw Indiana Jones there! HAHAHAHA!!! But it was originally in some hall nearby, then the mall as the grounds were being built. Anyway, to his homily proper... He was talking about freedom. I forget his first example, but he stared talking about the Theology of Ecology, how Pope Francis, unlike other Popes has been focused on nature, creation. He said nature is like the sacraments, an outward sign of God's love (?) for us. I'm not sure if that was the correct wording. But then he was talking about being on a tour bus, one of several and he mentioned another bus driver slamming on the door of another because one of the passengers was littering. Not sure why he needed to specify they were Asian tourists... But then he said we need to care for the world. He then talked of being in Canada and their guide was of the First Nations. First Nation person? I dunno what the correct term is... But he said *we* prayed to the "Creator God". He then talked of a prayer to the grass, to tread lightly so that when we die it will protect us. *sigh* He ended with... He seems to always talk about reconciling with others. How his 2 aunts had a grudge for 40 years because one wasn't invited to the other's wedding. I made it a point to see what Eucharistic Prayer he was using. It started as IV, but then... Nothing else he said matched up. He was reading from something at times so... I don't know if he just used it as a guide. I don't know... I'm so tired. I'm to the point where I might just walk out and... Go to another Mass? And I didn't even have "Matt Maher" to distract me! Sunday ruined!!!
Kinda wanted to get that all out while it's fresh. I don't know if I will post this now or just keep it open. I plan to tan today. Take out my kiddie pool.
I just noticed there is a valve for each level... Went out to set up the kiddie pool and each level needs to be pumped. There are like 4. I started with the top level. I'm tired... Hot. I have a bicycle pump at least. I might just read and tan today...
2PM... So hot. I was out for a bit. Tanning. I think I spent most time on my belly reading, sitting I was trying to fill the kiddie pool. I have all the levels partially filled, but it's still not standing / a complete circle. Darker.
Tita Neng called. They're BBQing tomorrow. But they said the girls aren't there. 7500centfish said takyttik82, Roscel and the kids went to DC. No mention of Jhumna or Aures. I asked for specifics. At first Tito Abe said 4, but then Tita Neng said that would be too late for Mom. Ugh... At this moment, I don't want to go. But I know Mom wants to hang with her sibs. Either way, it takes up the whole day. So...
Is there anything I need to do before tomorrow?
Notes.
I did my finances yesterday and... I do have the money, just not in the actual funds... Like I keep having to dip into my emergency fund and the "debt" keeps getting deeper with my grocery fund. I don't know if I should just redistribute things. I'm currently not putting any money into my bway / travel / Gift / spending funds. Everything is going into groceries, my subscriptions and my medical funds. I'm not even adding to my emergency fund. So... Or I could stop eating out? But even then... Is maybe 20 bucks a week really gonna make a big difference? I might have to do both? Or just wait to see if things lighten and I'm able to catch up?
I might also have to cut down on the fast food for health reasons? Not really gaining weight. Still maintaining at 120 or so, but my BS have been high. I mean... Like 150s, when it had be just above 100, 120 the most. I suspect it's the new statin I'm on, which... Is more powerful. Maybe that makes the hyperglycemic effect higher too. Or maybe I can exercise? Because... Still struggle with my appetite. Tired of eating bagels.
Watched Promised on Amazon Prime. It was in my suggested films, but... It had me at Paul Mercurio of Strictly Ballroom fame. Except he's older, fat and balding. Anyway... It was set in the Italian Australian community in the 50s to 70 where these 2 kids were promised to each other / forced into marriage. Basically he goes off to college, comes back as a lawyer. Oh and his father may or may not be the head Mob Boss. Either way he's respected. The girl's father Paul Mercurio is his friend and feels indebted to him because he was out gambling when the wife went into labor and only the "Godfather" was around to help. Anyway... While the guy is away, the girl goes to college too and meets a guy. They fall in love, trouble ensues. Oh so the guy comes back as a lawyer and they're expecting them to get married ASAP. But she tells him about the other guy. At some point the "Godfather" tries to buy him off to settle his gambling debts. He gets beaten up by someone and we're made to assume it's the Godfather that had it done, but it turns out it was his own gambling debt people that roughed him up. Either way, she realizes he's not good. And even when she's not in love with the guy she grew up with she's determined to make it work. There is this short drama thing here his flirty secretary has sex on his desk with the husband's BFF and the wife walks in, thinks it's the husband, but that's quickly resolved. I dunno... It was cute. But then it made me think. Like with this and Looking For Alibrandi. I feel like Italian Australian is like way more... Strict in terms of sticking to the culture than it is with Italian Americans. Like you don't see a lot of coming of age / strict Italian parents in Italian American cinema. If anything it's about the Mob or... Like that class I went to, yes there is family ties, but I dunno... I just feel it's different. Well OK, Looking for Alibrandi had to go with a young girl trying to assimilate. Which I guess the whole White Ethnic things comes in. Lol. I'm beginning to ramble.
What in the world is a Menstrual disc??? Someone posted on r/AskAPriest if it counted as a barrier. It's basically like a menstrual cup that goes all the way up to the cervix and not just in the vagina and it captures the menstrual fluid. It's also "safe" to use in sex. As in it's not obstructing the vaginal canal and makes it less bloody. OK this is getting graphic. But the OP couldn't find any sources where it blocks sperm.
Un related, but semi... Reminds me of a CYSYK ep where Fr. Nathan said he bought a palate of tampons for a convent and all I can think is... Not all girls use tampons!!!
4:28 P.M. I really don't think I'll get the thing inflated. Nor do I think I'll be using it this weekend. :(
I'm so behind on Duolingo. It seems like everyone is using the XP boosts and... I just don't have time to do it in the AM. So I think I'm gonna get demoted to I think the Pearl League? Honestly... I'm losing interest either way.
Our seminarian was at the Mets game today...
5:41 P.M. And blowing it up with my mouth was faster...
6:40 P.M. Did Evening prayer outside sans my kiddie pool. Next weekend I guess. I put it inflated in the garage. It is bigger than I was expecting. Except it's not sturdy for me to recline on without the side collapsing. So... I might have to get some sort of chair? Or I can use my fun noodle?
Kinda wanted to get that all out while it's fresh. I don't know if I will post this now or just keep it open. I plan to tan today. Take out my kiddie pool.
I just noticed there is a valve for each level... Went out to set up the kiddie pool and each level needs to be pumped. There are like 4. I started with the top level. I'm tired... Hot. I have a bicycle pump at least. I might just read and tan today...
2PM... So hot. I was out for a bit. Tanning. I think I spent most time on my belly reading, sitting I was trying to fill the kiddie pool. I have all the levels partially filled, but it's still not standing / a complete circle. Darker.
Tita Neng called. They're BBQing tomorrow. But they said the girls aren't there. 7500centfish said takyttik82, Roscel and the kids went to DC. No mention of Jhumna or Aures. I asked for specifics. At first Tito Abe said 4, but then Tita Neng said that would be too late for Mom. Ugh... At this moment, I don't want to go. But I know Mom wants to hang with her sibs. Either way, it takes up the whole day. So...
Is there anything I need to do before tomorrow?
Notes.
I did my finances yesterday and... I do have the money, just not in the actual funds... Like I keep having to dip into my emergency fund and the "debt" keeps getting deeper with my grocery fund. I don't know if I should just redistribute things. I'm currently not putting any money into my bway / travel / Gift / spending funds. Everything is going into groceries, my subscriptions and my medical funds. I'm not even adding to my emergency fund. So... Or I could stop eating out? But even then... Is maybe 20 bucks a week really gonna make a big difference? I might have to do both? Or just wait to see if things lighten and I'm able to catch up?
I might also have to cut down on the fast food for health reasons? Not really gaining weight. Still maintaining at 120 or so, but my BS have been high. I mean... Like 150s, when it had be just above 100, 120 the most. I suspect it's the new statin I'm on, which... Is more powerful. Maybe that makes the hyperglycemic effect higher too. Or maybe I can exercise? Because... Still struggle with my appetite. Tired of eating bagels.
Watched Promised on Amazon Prime. It was in my suggested films, but... It had me at Paul Mercurio of Strictly Ballroom fame. Except he's older, fat and balding. Anyway... It was set in the Italian Australian community in the 50s to 70 where these 2 kids were promised to each other / forced into marriage. Basically he goes off to college, comes back as a lawyer. Oh and his father may or may not be the head Mob Boss. Either way he's respected. The girl's father Paul Mercurio is his friend and feels indebted to him because he was out gambling when the wife went into labor and only the "Godfather" was around to help. Anyway... While the guy is away, the girl goes to college too and meets a guy. They fall in love, trouble ensues. Oh so the guy comes back as a lawyer and they're expecting them to get married ASAP. But she tells him about the other guy. At some point the "Godfather" tries to buy him off to settle his gambling debts. He gets beaten up by someone and we're made to assume it's the Godfather that had it done, but it turns out it was his own gambling debt people that roughed him up. Either way, she realizes he's not good. And even when she's not in love with the guy she grew up with she's determined to make it work. There is this short drama thing here his flirty secretary has sex on his desk with the husband's BFF and the wife walks in, thinks it's the husband, but that's quickly resolved. I dunno... It was cute. But then it made me think. Like with this and Looking For Alibrandi. I feel like Italian Australian is like way more... Strict in terms of sticking to the culture than it is with Italian Americans. Like you don't see a lot of coming of age / strict Italian parents in Italian American cinema. If anything it's about the Mob or... Like that class I went to, yes there is family ties, but I dunno... I just feel it's different. Well OK, Looking for Alibrandi had to go with a young girl trying to assimilate. Which I guess the whole White Ethnic things comes in. Lol. I'm beginning to ramble.
What in the world is a Menstrual disc??? Someone posted on r/AskAPriest if it counted as a barrier. It's basically like a menstrual cup that goes all the way up to the cervix and not just in the vagina and it captures the menstrual fluid. It's also "safe" to use in sex. As in it's not obstructing the vaginal canal and makes it less bloody. OK this is getting graphic. But the OP couldn't find any sources where it blocks sperm.
Un related, but semi... Reminds me of a CYSYK ep where Fr. Nathan said he bought a palate of tampons for a convent and all I can think is... Not all girls use tampons!!!
4:28 P.M. I really don't think I'll get the thing inflated. Nor do I think I'll be using it this weekend. :(
I'm so behind on Duolingo. It seems like everyone is using the XP boosts and... I just don't have time to do it in the AM. So I think I'm gonna get demoted to I think the Pearl League? Honestly... I'm losing interest either way.
Our seminarian was at the Mets game today...
5:41 P.M. And blowing it up with my mouth was faster...
6:40 P.M. Did Evening prayer outside sans my kiddie pool. Next weekend I guess. I put it inflated in the garage. It is bigger than I was expecting. Except it's not sturdy for me to recline on without the side collapsing. So... I might have to get some sort of chair? Or I can use my fun noodle?