Random Ramblings Are Random

So, the washing machine here is on its last legs. It's been like this since before I moved in but it isn't my job to repair or replace it. Although, I did look up the initial issue and found out that one of the stabilizer parts for the washing drum definitely needs to be replaced. But it was still usable. But for the past few months it has stopped agitating during the wash cycle. I didn't realize how much it would affect actually cleaning clothes, but yeah. Last night I decided to handwash all my underwear with laundry detergent and a cap of bleach. Why? Because now that I don't have the head cold from Hell, I can actually smell things. And I was NOT liking how my underwear was smelling. I knew that *technically* my clothes were laundered, but I got the distinct feeling that they weren't actually getting CLEAN. Yes, all caps intended. Which meant it was time to do an experiment. I took all the handwashed clothing and put it through the washer this morning. It was la...

December 25, 2024 I don't usually do much for Christmas. Neither does my daughter. It hasn't been something we have celebrated much, especially once we no longer had to deal with spending time with my dysfunctional family. Besides, it's just entirely too commercial. I am spending the night at my daughter's house because of work. Since I started at my current job I have worked most holidays, but the buses are off the road on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Which means, that instead of paying a small fortune on taxis, it was cheaper to stay at my daughter's. Her place is way closer to my work than my own place - $7-ish for a taxi as opposed to $30-ish. I could technically walk to work from here, but my feet have been really messed up lately. And it is way too damn cold. It has been a good visit with my daughter. She made us dinner - alfredo chicken penne. No slaving over a big meal, and this has been a regular thing for us for Christmas dinner anyway. The last time I we...