Monday 24 February

Was up early, not yet 4am. Realized I had not worked out last night. Felt tired after all the chores. Wrote quite a bit of plot for project IS last night before I felt too sleepy. It should wrap up by end of today. 

Worked out and am feeling those endorphins. Feels good tapping away at my used ThinkPad, using my ThinkMouse. In the end (the Tribulation) I could only afford a $240 laptop, befitting life in our shoebox. Seems like Pope Francis won't make it -his kidneys have shut down.

Am slightly constipated again this morning. Trying to drink more water. Maybe some prune juice if we have it.

Prune juice did the job. Took 2 small cups plus 2 cups of water. Brushed and showered. Will be writing most of today, after psych clinic.

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Psych clinic went okay. Our favorite chicken / roast pork rice restaurant was closed, possibly shut down. Bought new deodorant for our w/c and a new silicone drain trap for the shower. It has a handle and hopefully better drainage overall. Working on my novella rest of the day.

The mountain to climb that was chapter 16 is finished. I will cruise into 17 before dinner, now that I have a feel for the protracted epilogue. But yea, it's pretty draining to write very intelligent (self-praise?) prose.

Plotted out the remaining 4 chapters. Think only 17 will get done tonight as it will be quite complex and may take a few hours.

Will be going to TRX tomorrow. Can't wait. Will be reading up on molding tacky plastic tonight.

Found out that tapioca starch is the best for making plastic. Not sure how I'll mold it but I have the secret sauce thought out in advance. Besides starch, I need glycerin, vinegar, and water. Thinking I may stamp out the plastic, then form it round a rod. 

Finally the last of the prune juice in me passed out and I am cleansed of constipation. Took a shower and am in fresh clothes. The breeze after the rain is nice. Mom is making dinner on her own. Used the Decathlon 3-in-1 soap and it feels good. The Mr. DIY drain trap seems to work well. Dad also said so.

Not sure when I will move on chp 17 as it is a little vaguer than the other 3.

Am halfway thru chp 17. Should wrap up soon. Was fun to write. Taking longer than expected, tho. Using my MS ocean plastic mouse instead of the ThinkMouse. Somehow it inspires as does the Seiko 5 Sports airman's watch I'm wearing.

Will take my meds soon. A load of offended, poor people seem to be saturating mindspaces. Yea, money is tight and many are working hard for little gain while others have an easy life.

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Took my meds and brushed. Have 400+ words left to write for today. Must be disciplined. Found the Apple Pencil 1 for sale at Harvey Norman, 299RM. It's a steal. May head over to their MegaMall outlet to see if I can get one there.