February 22,2026,Sunday morning, 8:02am, pacific standard time,Planet Fitness,Laguna Niguel l, California, USA. I have spent the last two days with my daughter practicing driving. She went to her first lesson yesterday afternoon. Then after dinner we drove around for an hour. This morning she got up early and wanted to drive some more. She is getting better. Just a matter of repetition. Now she is back home and I at the gym for a workout before heading back to Dana Point.

February 21,2026,Saturday morning 2:43am, pacific standard time, in Dana Point, California, USA. Yesterday I took the dog for a short afternoon walk. When we got to the top of the hill a coyote was lying on the pathway. At first I thought it was dead. But as we got closer the coyote raised its head. Clearly it was very weak and close to death. Feeling bad for the animal and given the fact it was blocking the pathway I took the time to call animal control. The dispatcher was nice but dismissive saying there are a lot of coyotes with mange right now, particularly in Aliso Viejo. She welcomed me to film out a wildlife observation form but gave the impression it didn’t matter. I am curious what became of the animal. Hopefully she/he can pass away quickly in peace. overall it was a good birthday. I did a load of laundry and washed my sheets in the morning. I got a free birthday drink from Starbucks before picking my daughter up for lunch. After that we celebrated my birthday at the San Clemente outlet malls by eating at Ruby’s diner and getting candied apples from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. When we were saying goodnight my daughter and her mom implored me to take the dog with me so I brought her back to Dana Point. We just finished walking the Blue Lantern route and now are sitting on the couch relaxing.

February 20,2026, Friday morning, 3:33am, pacific standard time, EOS gym, San Clemente, California , USA. Yesterday we celebrated my birthday at the office. The staff hired a singing telegram, bought me body wash from bath and body works, ordered an edible arrangement and got me a gift card to the craft house in Dana point. It was very thoughtful and generous. I am thankful for such a great group of people to work with. After we celebrated I left early to pick up my retainers at the dentist then went home to take a nap. I ended the day walking on the treadmill at Planet Fitness then driving around with my daughter for a while. I took today off today. I am going to finish my workout then take it easy. We will go the outlet mall this afternoon/evening to celebrate even more.

February 19,2026,Thursday morning,5:58am,pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point, California,. This morning I slept in until 5:30am. I needed rest and felt too run down for the gym or a walk. At first i blamed my schedule, thinking it is too demanding. But now I believe it might be getting a cold/flu. I don’t feel terrible but I can tell I am off. Hopefully it doesn’t become worse. I am leaving work early this afternoon to pick up my retainer/night guards from the dentist. The more I think about it the more inclined I am to take my birthday off. I will see how today goes.

February 18,2026,Wednesday morning, 3:35am,pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point, California, USA. Another rainy windy start to the day means another workout at EOS in San Clemente. Driving on wet roads, half-awake to start the day isn’t fun but I appreciate being indoors when I walk and getting better resistance training compared to days I don’t go to the gym in the morning. I suppose there is opportunity cost in every decision. Yesterday at work I had the director from the San Diego office visiting. Her daughter had a dance competition and Disney trip planned so she had a free day to hang out. It was nice to talk with her and discuss issues we see. I am happy to have someone close by I can relate to.

February 17,2026,Monday morning,4:05am, pacific standard time,apartment in Dana point, California,USA. Rain yesterday, more today. As expected I went to eos this morning to walk on the treadmill. Last night I went to planet fitness. I had a Chocolate peanut butter builder bar for breakfast. Now I am sipping Peet’s coffee I made with the Keurig. Weather nation is on while I listen to the rain outside and read sports articles.

February 16,2026,president’s day, Monday morning,4:03am, pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point, USA. This weekend flew by. Yesterday passed with barely a notice. It wasn’t a bad weekend. Valentine’s Day was fun, yesterday was unspectacular but fine. Work was super busy with admissions this weekend. That probably made the time go faster. I want to plan a vacation. I need something to look forward to.

February 15,2026,Sunday morning,4:29am,pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point, California, USA. Yesterday was busy. I dropped off Valentine’s Day gifts for my daughter and her mom, took the dog to the groomer, worked out, did some contracts for work, picked the dog up, went out to eat with my daughter and her mom, did some clothes shopping then I went and worked out to close out the day. I need a day of rest. I am going to hang at home and watch tv. Maybe this afternoon I will venture out and run errands.

February 14,2026 , Valentine’s Day, Saturday morning,6:59am,pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point, California, USA. Last night, after working out at planet fitness, I walked over to smart and final and bought Valentine’s Day treats for my daughter and her mom. I will head to Aliso Viejo shortly to drop everything off. They are going to go to Glendale to see my daughter’s grandma and I am taking the dog to the groomer at 10am. not a bad way to spend valentines morning. I am becoming more mindful of what I wear and how I look. Not that I am buying overly expensive clothes but I am consciously clearing out older items. Especially ones I have worn in pictures for many years. I may not be able to stop aging but at least I can have newer apparel!

February 13,2026(Friday the 13th) 4:28am,pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point, California,USA. I slept so deep and long last night I lost track of the days. I thought it was Saturday morning. I was all excited to sleep in and enjoy a leisurely walk. Then I realized it was Friday and I need to go to work. No big deal, I will rally. Yesterday was chaotic. Something about the beginning of this year feels off. All the admissions are complicated. Many patients revoke or go to the hospital and a large number of patients are passing away. I suppose that is the reason we have jobs. If the tasks were easy what would be the point of having us around? I am grateful for the work and my place in the world.