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not out of the woods yet with the plumbing. replaced a lot (not all) of the galvanized pipes under the house. mainly, he replaced the ones that were touching the ground. but, the newer pvc pipe raised the water pressure that flows though the plumbing. as a result, the specific pipe that connects the tub started to leak profusely.

we turned off the water (since the tenant is still out of town) and will try to fix that pipe in the morning. but, that's going to mean going through the wall.

ugh!

i'm not doing anything else any time soon to that house after this pipe gets fixed.

at least i'm passed the problem with the gas inspection.

my brother tried to call me. he's bugging me about sending this money to a total stranger again. i didn't talk to him, but never has he called me three days in a row. i hope someone isn't extorting him or threatening him. he sounds very nonchalant when he calls, but his actions seem to show desperation. i'm worried about him.

well, i've got to get up early in the morning to meet the plumber again.

i hate getting up early on saturdays. that was the only thing i hated about my kids being in soccer-- getting up early on saturdays.

i've got several things i need to do that i don't want to do. but, i have to. none of it will be comfortable.

i feel a bit defeated right now. but, i know it will get better soon.

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slow day today.

that's just how I like it.

maybe i can talk my wife into grabbing some mexican food tonight. after that, we'll try not to eat out any more for a while.

but first, i gotta check on the this last job that the plumber performed on the rental property. after that, i'll pick up the kids and head home.

and then hopefully, out to the mexican restaurant.

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waking up today was extremely difficult to do. but, i tried really hard today. i was very sleepy and wanted to go back to sleep, but i pushed against the bed with all my will and pried myself away from it.

i got the kids ready for the bus. i determined today that i would reach towards being the man i wish i was.

that would have to begin with waking up early, and being in control of my day rather than having my day tell me what i should do.

i stood at the end of my driveway, watching my two children wait for the bus. i stood their with great pride in my kids-- and in myself for not oversleeping and getting them ready.

my wife, out of the blue, came to the garage entrance and said, "you know, you've got a beautiful stance. i've always liked your stance."

maybe for the first time in my life, i felt like a real man.

signing off now. gotta get ready for work. no excuses today.