September 9/10, 2026, Wednesday, Thursday morning, 3:53am, placid standard time, apartment in Dana Point, California, USA. Last night I took my daughter to In & Out for dinner. the drive thru worker missed us and didn’t take our order. When we got to the window they took our order and referred to it as a “home run.” Apparently that is how they prioritize orders for people who fail to order with the worker or at the microphone. This morning I overslept so I did the Santa Clara walk instead of going to the gym. About three quarters through I clipped my toe on the curb and took a tumble. Nothing major, a few scrapes. Of course that is how getting old always starts.

September 8,2026,Tuesday morning, 3:23am, pacific standard time, apartment in Dana Point, California, USA. It is hot and humid in Dana Point. Sounds like it will be that way for the next two days. This morning I woke up at 1:22am and worked out at planet fitness. Now I am on the couch eating a vanilla almond builder bar. Yesterday, mom and I went to Albertsons for groceries then Ralph’s to get some more items for her and for my daughter and her mom. Later, we went to Aliso Viejo to drop off the groceries. I took the dog for a bathroom break then picked up dominos for dinner. Mom and I got back to Dana Point around seven and I was lights out by eight pm.



September 6,2026, Sunday afternoon, 4:10pm, universal city Hilton, Hollywood, California, USA. Made it to our hotel and checked in no problem. I paid extra for the park view. September 7, 2026, Monday morning, 2:22am. We made it back to the hotel. My legs are aching. Time to rest and recharge.

September 4/5, Friday Saturday morning 5:40am, pacific standard time, apartment in Dana point, California, USA. Worked yesterday and came straight home. On Thursday night I had a frank conversation with my daughter about school (she dropped out) . She says she is getting a job though she hasn’t applied or interviewed anywhere. The conversation left her in tears and me upset. She has been helping drive mom around and take her shopping.

September 3,2026, Thursday night, 8:57pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Dana Point, California,USA. Our team pissed people off all day. First, a skilled nursing facility was mad we admitted someone. Then they were mad the patient revoked. Second, a family wanted to go to the hospital then got mad at our care offerings after being told the hospital wouldn’t admit. Finally another hospital was mad because they didn’t know a patient was leaving to go to a facility under hospice even Though we told multiple people and they requested the discharge. Somedays you can’t win.

September 2,2026, Wednesday morning, 7:18am pacific standard time, office in Costa Mesa, California,USA. This job is like I bought a business and inherited a great office, untapped potential and place I can thrive. I am forever appreciative of this moment in time. This is the best I have ever felt.

September 1,2026,Tuesday morning, 2:50, pacific standard time, in Dana Point, California, USA. Woke up just before one am and worked out at EOS in San Clemente. Today is always a special day. I consider it my “second birthday.” I love remembering the actual day, what I saw, felt and lived. And how it begat Utah, parenthood and ultimately who I am now. I am appreciative the life I have lived these past 24 years.

August 31,2026, Monday morning, 1:45am, pacific standard time, EOS fitness, San Clemente, California, USA. As I was driving to the gym this morning I was overcome with gratitude. All the beautiful things I have experienced, how much I appreciate where I live and raised my daughter. That I don’t waste my time chasing highs that leave me sick and tired. That I have finial security and am surrounded by my family. I have been given great blessings. I realize how lucky I am.

August 30, 2026, Sunday afternoon, 4:57pm,pacific standard time, Ralph’s in Laguna Hills, California,USA. Didn’t blue lantern walk, shoulder arm workout at planet fitness and the dog park walk this morning. After that mom and I went to Ralph’s in Laguna niguel. This afternoon my daughter and her mom took my mom to lunch. I had a rare afternoon home alone. I used the time to wash and iron all my work dress shirts. Now I am running errands at target in San Juan and Ralph’s in Laguna Hills.

August 28/29, Friday/saturday, 1:47pm, pacific standard time, office complex, Laguna Niguel, California, USA. Went to an open house in Anaheim yesterday then delivered supplies in La Habra . Actually more like Whittier. I was out of the office most days this week. It was nice to get away even though it is hot. This evening I am meeting an old friend for dinner. We haven’t seen each other in over a years and half. It will be good to catch up.