The Annual Compendium of Stepping in It: Vol. 1, Pt II

“You Are (Not) Alone,” probably I am not, but I sure feel that way.

Do you work here? Sometimes About how many people would you say work here? About half

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) December 31, 2019

Corporate and site-wide management told us different things about our time entry last week, so some of our paychecks could have 2 to 6 fewer days on them; this day at work has been emotionally draining and I am going home for the night ... need to double-check the numbers, which might be correct, and I might have let my emotions “Carry Me Away,” apparently a song because speech-to-text has capitalized those words.

“James May: ‘I’m falling apart’

The Grand Tour host talks fears amid Jeremy Clarkson swipe”

“Consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy,
for I am the LORD your God. (Leviticus 20:7-8)
Keep my statutes and do them; I am the LORD who sanctifies you.”

Luna’s Lake by CutePencilCase

Twenty-twenty 24 Hours to Go (Memetic poly-Alloy)

While this post will not be “Humor vampirism at its finest,” a meme-generating site was likely used to add text to the following image, humourous wherein the repeated word, its cadence, and the year 2020 is twenty-four hours away:

“Twenty-twenty-twenty four hours to go
I wanna be sedated
Nothin’ to do, nowhere to go
I wanna be sedated”

“You got it, dude… Love the Joey Ramone,”
said Travis, confirming plans to meet at Denny’s.

“If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. (Proverbs 25:21-22)”

We are number 2

Chiefs Rewind presented by @CommunityAmerCU: And with that... a 2 seed! Mitch Holthus and Shawn Barber are LIVE to recap our final win of the decade. #LACvsKC https://t.co/6TohkmePD9

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 29, 2019

some are reacting and saying, “Holy S**t,”
which is the kind with bubbles;
**it can’t have holes without bubbles

That just really happened!

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 29, 2019

“For the wages of sin is death, (Romans 6:23)
but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Christmas version | Hanamegane

das Problemkind (Apologies to John Ritter)

With my father, my sister, a black Labrador and an Australian Shepherd (both are energetic breeds), I live and my sister also has ducks, and a year ago on this same date, she decided to clean their living space at eight o’clock on a Friday, a morning when I was trying to sleep before I had to work that afternoon, so our goodwill was short-lived, ending a week after her birthday.

The last day of November, a Saturday, the building was closed and I couldn’t work overtime, which I’d been doing on Saturday the previous weeks, so I assumed it’d be understood that I’d be working today, especially since I was the last three weeks, but my sister had to do the exact same thing this year, too.

With a limited amount of time, and not knowing how long she was going to take, I had to go shower upstairs, much to the annoyance of my father who had to hear the buzzer on the clothes dryer (the same side of the bathroom door as I) three times, or at least he didn’t seem too happy with me when I was leaving, so I must have been the problem child (das Problemkind).

“For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature,
can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind,
but no human being can tame the tongue. (James 3:7-9)
It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
With it, we bless our Lord and Father, and with it,
we curse people who are made in the likeness of God.”

Das kleine weisse Pferd by RysunkowaSucharia

Severe coughing fits during the last hour at work make me wonder if I should’ve taken a lunch break, even though I wasn’t required to, and eaten something. I was coughing and hacking last night, and had to cancel plans with three friends Sunday so I could rest.

“My Magical Hero, Our Great and Powerful Trixie”

Through the years, I have been privileged to know many big-hearted people, who often give more love than they will ever receive in return; one friend spent her Christmas at a hospital with a long-time friend who might have otherwise been mostly alone today.

“When they saw the star, (Matthew 2:10)
they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.”

Dawnfire❄️ on Twitter: stay cozy this December everyone ☕️…

Every user on Facebook is a ‘friend’ and among them, I have become friends either knowing them in person, recently or sometime in my life; or playing now-defunct Zygna games; or mutual acquaintances, or shared interests; or mutual acquaintances with the same shared interest, like improvised comedy, or The Transformers, or even My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.

Among the latter category, I met a friend on eBay, another when he made me an administrator of his pony page, another through chat on that pony page, and many mutual friends from him. Among those friends, one who often give more love than they will ever receive in return appears to be leaving Facebook, saying:

I don’t care anymore. ~

No hope will be a gift, to those who never understood the real meaning of my love. ~ Goodbye. ~

While I am not the author, here is a response from her wall:

‘(( I send this poem I have made to thank sis for everything she did for us to make us feel loved, accepted, and happy ^3^ ))

“My Magical Hero”

“On the days I have been down, I felt like my heart was lost, until I met you and your mystic stars, stars that guided me home, a place that makes me feel welcomed, You love of magic has brought me to you, you who shines like a living star itself, no, you shine like the brightest Comet flying above the night sky forever bringing a smile to not only me but also the smiles of many, you always warm my heart and bring happiness to my life, bright star who saved my life, never shine down on me, continue being brighter to my heart for I love you, love you as the hero who saved my soul, Shine bright forever, My eternal magical Hero”

Merry Christmas and happy new year Our great and Powerful Trixie. 🥰🥇🧙‍♂️💙🦄💫⭐️🌟✨⚡️☄️🌈❄️☃️🏆🎭’

Presents I’ve not felt since...

“I sense something; a presence I've not felt since...”

Christmas Present by Fensu-San

I'm not working today, waiting for a warmer day to finally finish cleaning up my car and already had a bag started, now it's done

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) December 24, 2019

(Having Christmas Eve off work begins my family together;
we are all spending the day alone in our respective rooms,
at least that was true nine years ago ;-)

“The city of St. Canard is home to a thousand criminals, but not one dares make a move. For this city has a shadowy guardian, who hunts them like a phantom in the darkness. I am that guardian. I am the terror that flaps in the night. I am the winged scourge that pecks at your nightmares. I am Darkwing Duck! And I am... totally board out of my skull! What is it? Are all the crooks on vacation? Is there some criminal holiday I don’t know about?”

Nightmares can come True (Monday Monday)

This morning, I had a nightmare about work, which ended up coming true. My friend David was describing his nightmare of a job, and Denton had his say:

“9^th year and doing fine. It’s not that deep, find satisfaction in your work, that’s all in your attitude of gratitude. Be happy you have a job and do it to the best of your abilities; have a bad day? say to yourself that today was bad but tomorrow will be better. It is not your work’s job to make you happy, you find happiness in your work.”

“Little children, you are from God and have overcome them,
for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. (1 John 4:4)”

Nightmare Night by kyodashiro

Every Little Thing She Does (Who’s EVEREADY?)

While we meant to go to Black Bear Diner,
Texas Roadhouse actually has a lesser wait-time,
so Bennigan got us a place in line.

#TheLastJedi Director Praises Kelly Marie Tran After #RiseofSkywalker Sidelined Rose

Details: https://t.co/bpqfWEyJ3V pic.twitter.com/Vf7U3RAK0U — Screen Rant (@screenrant) December 22, 2019

Later, when I visited Josh, we viewed “Palpatine’s Art of Camp (And How it Saved the Prequels),” “Lightsaber Beginner’s Guide / Review (US vs SF vs VV),” and Accel World between ads for Mission Plumbing, Heating & Cooling.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has once again left critic and fan opinions divided - https://t.co/b8R8j7OmSZ pic.twitter.com/KxFKZm2r4J

— Screen Rant (@screenrant) December 21, 2019

Sarcastic rants after a film are the best part of seeing a film with Bennigan, “‘The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural’,” speaking as The Emperor, “Remember when I said that?”

Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker Fails To Solve Disney's Biggest Plot Hole - https://t.co/jKKG9fFHpj pic.twitter.com/sG9KhsnYsh

— Screen Rant (@screenrant) December 22, 2019

“Well, let’s find out.”

J.J. Abrams (Sort of) Defends #StarWarsTheRiseOfSkywalker - https://t.co/hpC6C23JuK pic.twitter.com/gDNnQrp8p8

— Screen Rant (@screenrant) December 22, 2019

“Give Leia my love.”

#StarWars: How #TheRiseOfSkywalker Brought Leia Back & Which Scenes Were Actually Carrie Fisher - https://t.co/gGzPMhJqH2 pic.twitter.com/6YayKP9xIn

— Screen Rant (@screenrant) December 21, 2019

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my eye upon you. (Psalms 32:8)”

Love! | I want to eat pizza #pixiv

Laundry Week in Review Vol. 2 Pt III

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“Today is a very special day! It’s December 21^st, the winter solstice.
Which is Luna’s BIRTHDAY! Happy birthday, Princess Luna!”

“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression,
you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness.
Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. (Galatians 6:1)”

EQG Luna by Jeremy with love

CO2 is Increasing Plant Life Flourishes Marine Life Flourishes Oceans are Alkaline Warm Oceans outgas CO2 We descend into a Glaciation right when CO2 is Maximum Check it out yourself#return2science . https://t.co/51h8NX4Hy1

— Mike Jagger (@JaggerMickOZ) December 20, 2019

My sister also had a birthday today, when I ordered my food I also her some Chinese,
so we should enjoy some goodwill for a little while, a likely a week.

Night of the Living Pharmacist

Yesterday, “The Day of the Doctor,” was an overdue appointment for my cough, suffering for nearly three weeks, but the pharmacy was too busy before work so I had to wait until today.

“More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. (Romans 5:3-5)”

“A Bridge Too Far (Botch-fest),” as a scenario,
basically repeated itself Monday and I was late to work again.

Everybody’s caught my case

The Day of the Doctor

Honestly, I don’t understand how immune health is impacted by diabetes, yet a connection exists so I finally went to the doctor about my cough. While the attending physician had to leave at 2:00 and an emergency meant no second physician would be there for the rest of the day, they found a way to see me after I had made the appointment Tuesday.

“Thank you for allowing us to care for you today. How likely is it you would recommend AdventHealth Centra Care Shawnee Mission to a friend or colleague? Please reply with a number from 1 to 5. 5 is extremely likely. 1 is not at all likely.”

“Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you.
If what you heard from the beginning abides in you,
then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father.
And this is the promise that he made to us--eternal life. (1 John 2:24-25)”

Doctor Who by Rayelei on DeviantArt

How is the snow?

“How is the snow?”

It is outside, adhered to most visible surfaces, and visible itself.

Looking out the window pic.twitter.com/OZ1eyb0Jbq

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) December 16, 2019

Apparently, “Roads are BAD! Travel at your own risk,” and Josh called before noon to see if I was okay (Last Sunday, I admitted I was sick when I visited) and awake; he woke me up and I am not feeling well.

Remember when I slept half the day and forgot about my laundry? I bought some diabetic Tussin, an equivalent to Robitussin. Trying to get to taking my blood sugar, I only got outta bed a little bit before 3, and thanks to the DVR, I can watch The Muppet Christmas Carol, which started at one o’clock.

Linked by a friend on Facebook, “A Wish for Wings that Work,” which my mother enjoyed, was followed by “Top 10 Iconic Cartoon Animals,” “Top 10 Classic Disney Animated Characters,” “Top 10 Disney Animated TV Series,” and “HAZBIN HOTEL (PILOT).”

“Berkeley Breathed was exceptionally displeased with the quality of the final product. In an exchange published in The Washington Post, he said to a person trying to find the VHS or DVD version, ‘Hopefully (you will find it) in the rubbish pail. We can do better than that, and we will with an eventual Opus film, but I’m glad you enjoyed it. I presume your family was on speed when they watched it. I would imagine it helps.’”

“For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction,
that through endurance and through the encouragement
of the Scriptures we might have hope. (Romans 15:4)”

Light by hioshiru-alter

Say my Name (An offer I can-nae refuse)

“Firehouse subs offering free subs Thursday to anyone named Carlos, Christopher or Amanda,” so I’m grateful that a friend let me know. Since I didn’t want her to get sick, I couldn’t join her for lunch Monday.

“Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
then your barns will be filled with plenty,
and your vats will be bursting with wine. (Proverbs 3:9-10)”

Soba | Komamashiro

Every election is a climate election. Vote for your children. Vote for the planet. Vote for future generations. Vote for humanity. #GE2019 #UKElection

— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) December 12, 2019

Sure would be a bad thing if Labour lost, right?

Worst result for Labour in 85 years.

Corbyn: "We won". https://t.co/CpjB1FhkcK

— Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) December 14, 2019

Last Monday in November (Botch-fest)

Previously in a post, which I have yet to write, I needed to recertify for Income-Driven Student Loan Repayment since I can’t really afford to pay them half of my income every month. I waited too long this year and everything was much more complicated than last year:

Of course, a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) is required to access StudentLoans.gov and I hadn’t gone to that site in a long, long time. If you don’t know your FSA ID then you have to call a number for help, which you have to try back another day after a certain time of the day, as I discovered last week. Of course, I work until midnight every weekday, so I had to wait until the next Monday (today and I went to bed early while I am congested) to try again, and they were very helpful and got that password reset; this was all to log in to click a link to IRS to get my taxes, which didn’t even work because the link wasn’t from the Department of Education. When I screwed up the password on my lender’s site, I had to call my lender again to reset that account. Ultimately, with help from my lender, I learned that none of that was necessary and I should have just followed the link to upload my taxes on my lender’s site.

“fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you, (Isaiah 41:10)
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Dried flowers | Jabujabu

I made it to lunch, but I'm headed home from work now

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) December 10, 2019

Last night, Josh had some homemade chicken noodle soup, and I bought some at Hy-Vee, and it’s the special tomorrow at Price Chopper. I bought some nasal spray later on.

An offer I cannae refuse 041

Fortunately, I found a coupon in the lounge at work and left the planning up to Bennigan,

“I have to finish some school stuff Sunday night so how about we meet up around 1ish at 54^th Street Grill & Bar, if you still want to go, and then maybe go to a movie or hang out for a few hours, if want to, and you can go hang out with Josh after that.”

“Beloved, (1 Peter 2:11)
I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh,
which wage war against your soul.”

MLP Vector - Autumn Blaze #7 by jhayarr23/p>

Huey Lewis & the News Return with Their First New Album in Nearly 20 Years https://t.co/pDU61yqKPQ

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) December 8, 2019

Thanks, but you’re forgetting “at the time the old boy was barely breathing,” so I think more appropriately, “Inspire works inside your body with your natural breathing process to treat obstructive sleep apnea. While you sleep, Inspire delivers mild stimulation to key airway muscles, allowing the airway to remain open. Inspire system is controlled by a small handheld sleep remote.” Sorry, I probably heard that ad before or after the song on the radio.

It is the year 2005.

“I don’t understand the appeal,” said without intentionally trying to pun about Bananya (they are animated kittens in fruit) so that’s ¡Healthymagination!

Chiefs trample Raiders 40-9 – ProFootballTalk https://t.co/Heu8iJqKzl

— Christopher Hurt (@chris_m_hurt) December 2, 2019

Thanks, Bennigan, for sharing The Mandalorian,
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters,
“What’s so Great about Dr. Stone - Bill Nye the Apocalypse Guy,”
Chio’s School Road, To love Ru, Rail Wars,
and Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun.

MT54 | Vernier 600

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:1-2)”