Keeping it simple...

(listening to Lifehouse... on my couch... contemplating going for a run)

"Keep it Simple, J."

Of course.

What started this morning,

Actually, started weeks ago.

* Weeks *

The planning.

The coordinating.

Carrying out the proper execution.

What other way is there?

Right? "...sure, J."

0600-0700:  Reveille/hygiene/(fast for Labs)
            - checked night before to ensure I was fully stocked on all hygiene items
            - "it's colder out. you'll be sleeping heavier. add 30 minutes to account for hitting snooze (a few times)"
            - "fast = don't eat, J. don't throw a wrench in your day for a simple mistake."
0700-0730:  Pick up med refills
            - called ahead and they don't open up until 0730 but "work your magic"
            * (worked. "Thanks, person sitting behind the counter feeling guilty for watching me stare!")
0730-0800:  Lab (Blood work); checked:
            - glucose levels
            - cholesterol
            - thyroid
            * ensured nothing else should be checked. maintained high state of efficiency to avoid counter-productivity.
0800-1000:  Fitness Test; checked:
            - metabolism
            - heart rate
            - flexibility
            - strength & conditioning
            - cardio
            - body mass index
            - and about 20 other things I really didn't care to have checked
            * confirmed appointment w/dietitian later this month (to ensure that day is AS efficient... of course.)
1000-1100:  Ultrasound
            - abnormality... more to follow
1100-1200:  Lowe's/Home Project
            - Shasta (Husky)... a.k.a. "the escape artist" needed a new tie-out
            - after several store-bought ones; it was time to go "Tim the Tool Man Taylor" on him and rig my own
            * so far so good
            * happy I stayed within my allotted time
1200-1300:  Cleaners/Chow
            - goal: get in & get out... failed (but stayed within my time-frame... chow came later)
            - plan was to drop off uniforms to take waist in 2 sizes
            - pants were too big. need to buy totally new size. new shirts too.
            - big smile! smile faded when realized plan was going askew. "...get back on track, J." ;)
1300-1400:  Mtg. at Base NOSC
            - sat facing clock to avoid having to glance at my watch (don't want to be rude... of course.)
1400-1800:  Office
            - knocked out in box
            - responded to e-mails
            - tied up all loose ends
            * planning yesterday paid dividends
1800-1900:  Home/Regroup/Chow
            - wishing I had more time with family tonight
1900-2100:  Small Group
            - GREAT Christian fellowship... my "decompress time"
2100-2330:  Personal Time (blog/PT/hygiene)/Taps

Items taken into consideration:

* transit times to include:
- extra 10 minutes taking alternate route via main gate in case closer housing gate is closed
- driving times to and from each location
- walking times from main hospital to dental clinic and back to main side parking lot
- maintaining speed at 65 on Hwy 198 to do better at "following the rules" (slower speed surely reduced my blood pressure, right? ...sure, J.)

* 1 stop at Starbucks in case I get hungry before noon meal due to lab fasting

And all this?

Necessary?

Really?!

Sure it is...

Because each day.

Every day.

Takes... SOME planning.

To keep it simple.

Of course. ;)

Oh... and yes (going for a run... now).