Looks like I have fairly successfully retrained myself to waking up in the morning and working during the daytime. Wasn't easy at first but now I have the alarm set for 6:20 and usually wake up just a couple of minutes before that. Unless my shift gets moved back further, I don't want to push my wake time back any further. Then I'd just be more tired after work.
So, after decades on the night shift, I am now on what many call a "normal" schedule. Works out well for me, since it gives me time while the sun is still up to get some things done.
The house is getting pretty warm during the day while I'm working. So, time for more plans.
Once I'm done with daughter's room, it's finally time to get the insulation installed. At least in the front living room and kitchen areas. Right now I figure I'll get 25-30 bags of insulation and use one of my "life happens" days, rent a truck and install insulation where I've already cut holes. That amount probably won't be enough to finish the house but will make an impact and give me a handle on how much more I need.
Tonight I'm going to get some of the work done in daughter's room. Including my first attempt at making a drawer. Note I say attempt because I have never done that before. I have it fairly well drafted and planned in my head but not sure how it will play out in reality. Then again, it may be best if I wait until the sliders get here, so I know how much space to allow for them. The drawer size has to meet rather precisely for the sliders to work properly. I can get the supports in place, put up curtain mount panels and install the legs on her bed. Maybe even build a small shelf and/or bookshelf which I have the materials for. Maybe glue some felt to the bottom of the legs for everything, so it doesn't leave deep marks in the flooring and would be easier to move for cleaning.
Decided to try something. Since I'm trying to use the protein powder to gain some weight (mostly muscle), I'm going to track my weight on a daily basis, just to see if there is noticeable progress. After one portion yesterday, I found I felt better. Had one more portion before bed last night. I honestly feel stronger today. Don't think it's my imagination. It's not a question that I've had a problem absorbing enough protein for a long time, from bleeding problems a few summers back to anemia, etc. I'll have to push it to the pint where I start getting what weight lifters call "protein farts" and back off by one portion. That way I'll know what my tolerance and best intake is. I'm sure it's dynamic according to my other diet and activity level but gives me a rough idea. Besides, I don't eat enough.
So, after decades on the night shift, I am now on what many call a "normal" schedule. Works out well for me, since it gives me time while the sun is still up to get some things done.
The house is getting pretty warm during the day while I'm working. So, time for more plans.
Once I'm done with daughter's room, it's finally time to get the insulation installed. At least in the front living room and kitchen areas. Right now I figure I'll get 25-30 bags of insulation and use one of my "life happens" days, rent a truck and install insulation where I've already cut holes. That amount probably won't be enough to finish the house but will make an impact and give me a handle on how much more I need.
Tonight I'm going to get some of the work done in daughter's room. Including my first attempt at making a drawer. Note I say attempt because I have never done that before. I have it fairly well drafted and planned in my head but not sure how it will play out in reality. Then again, it may be best if I wait until the sliders get here, so I know how much space to allow for them. The drawer size has to meet rather precisely for the sliders to work properly. I can get the supports in place, put up curtain mount panels and install the legs on her bed. Maybe even build a small shelf and/or bookshelf which I have the materials for. Maybe glue some felt to the bottom of the legs for everything, so it doesn't leave deep marks in the flooring and would be easier to move for cleaning.
Decided to try something. Since I'm trying to use the protein powder to gain some weight (mostly muscle), I'm going to track my weight on a daily basis, just to see if there is noticeable progress. After one portion yesterday, I found I felt better. Had one more portion before bed last night. I honestly feel stronger today. Don't think it's my imagination. It's not a question that I've had a problem absorbing enough protein for a long time, from bleeding problems a few summers back to anemia, etc. I'll have to push it to the pint where I start getting what weight lifters call "protein farts" and back off by one portion. That way I'll know what my tolerance and best intake is. I'm sure it's dynamic according to my other diet and activity level but gives me a rough idea. Besides, I don't eat enough.
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