We had a very lazy Sunday. Up until 11:00 a.m., I thought K.’s girlfriend was still around, because she hadn’t texted me to tell me that she had left, like she had the previous day. I am not hiding in the room or anything, but I have not been in a very people-y headspace. I don’t want to make polite conversation. I like her a lot, but I am not feeling like interacting with ANYONE.
Rick slept until 11. I was up at 7:00, and just fiddled with my phone for four hours. At 9:00, I made the observation that I had been in the bedroom for almost thirteen hours. By the time I decided I had to go feed the macaw, I was also in need of fresh air. Rick joined me, and we had coffee.
After coffee, I made really yummy turkey and swiss sandwiches on large, round torta rolls. I toasted the whole, uncut bun for about five minutes, to crisp up the outside, and soften the inside a little. Once the rolls were done, I slathered one half with mayo, and the other with German whole grain spicy mustard. I wasn’t stingy, either! Two slices of turkey, one of swiss. Paired it with a mug of canned loaded potato soup.
I had planned to shower after, but we both decided to watch our evening movie selection as a matinee, instead. Rick had chosen the horror movie, “Good Boy”, which is about an adorable dog living through a nightmare with his owner.
I don’t want to give anything away, because I have been really enjoying seeing movies BLIND. I only want to know the title, and sometimes, who is in the cast. That’s it! I have tried to open my mind completely to all types of entertainment, thanks to Rick. I stay open minded. We have never really walked away from a movie or show saying it was terrible. We give whatever project it is the space to just be what it is. We DO discuss symbolism, the visuals, etc.
The night before, we had blind watched a horror movie called, “Dust Bunnies”. It had been recommended by a comedian on a podcast we listen to that centers around movie trivia. THAT movie accomplished SO much. Visually STRIKING and bold. A fun horror movie that was brilliant in it’s LACK of gore, in spite of gruesome scenes playing out, that you mostly only HEAR.
After watching Good Boy yesterday, we watched a few episodes of Jeopardy, which we have been really into lately. It’s fun to demonstrate all of the weird knowledge we both have, and we have fun yelling out answers, even when we’re wrong.
I was counting the minutes until I could start prepping dinner, and we killed time by sitting on the front porch in the rocking chairs. I checked on the chicken that was thawing in the sink, and it was nowhere near ready to cook. So I had to pivot. I came up with two options- 1. BBQ chicken sandwiches using canned chicken, and the leftover torta rolls, topped with a very basic cabbage slaw. Served with baked beans. OR option 2. Chili and cheese mac, made with canned chili, Banza brand chickpea mac and cheese, and canned corn.
We decided on chili mac. I prepared it like you prepare hamburger helper. EVERYONE IN THE POOL AT ONCE. Add a little more water to the pot than you think you’ll need to allow the macaroni to cook. TRUST THE PROCESS. Stir in the cans of chili and corn, set to medium heat. I also added about 1/2 cup of milk to the pot. Add macaroni and the cheese powder and stir. I added a few seasonings like salt and pepper. Once it is boiling, turn it down to medium low, and cook until macaroni is done. Let sit in the pot with the heat off. Sauce WILL thicken. I topped it with shredded cheese.
Rick made a really unique salad to pair with it. We only have Nashville hot ranch dressing here and it is WAY too spicy for me. Rick thinned it out with milk, a spoonful of mayo, apple cider vinegar, and some honey to counteract the heat. He also added some of the stewed cinnamon apple I had in the fridge. It was still spicy, but I thought it might be the perfect base for a great salad in Autumn!
After dinner, we watched multiple episodes of Jeopardy, and then watched the movie, “The Green Knight”. It is an A24 mythology sort of movie. Trippy.
I slept really well.
I had planned on going back to Highland Park with Rick, but it is Methotrexate day. I am just not feeling up to doing my usual morning routine, PLUS getting dressed, and gathering up what I would need to go back home for the day. So I am going to stay here in my pajamas. I took the meds when I woke up, and I am starting to feel the effects, so it is best if I stay behind. He says he’s not going to stay all day. Basically just go pay the rent, and then come home.
I am planning on catching up on watching tv and resting. I made us tuna melts on torta rolls. I wrapped his in foil, and set mine aside to eat later. I took one small bite and I am feeling quite nauseated, so I won’t be able to eat until later.
As Rick was getting ready to leave, his phone rang. I am guessing it is his mom. They are discussing money, and I have a feeling he borrowed the rent money from his mom and sister. My anxiety will not allow me to ask him where the rent is coming from. I thought we were using his tax return money.
I cannot go down this rabbit hole right now. I will spiral, and I cannot think of anything worse on methotrexate day.
I hope you all have a good week.
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