I had my first flu shot. Does this mean I now changed my views on having a flu shot? Not really. A lot of times, I ask people if it works. Some would say they rarely get sick until they started getting flu shots. This made me wonder, “Why then would I get it?”

Now, there’s a lot of factors as to how you catch the flu. These people I talk about are not medical professionals. Their answer is more likely biased towards their belief on the efficacy of flu shots. So why did I get it?

I’ve got nothing else to lose.

Plus, I trust our medical professionals. 

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My car was dead for a few days. I wasn’t sure why. I unhooked the batteries before storing it. I even drove it to pick up groceries. But after a few days, the battery seems to be depleted. No power or whatsoever.

I’m no mechanic but I deal with this kind of stuff at work. I suspect that there is something wrong with the alternator. This scared me because we are probably looking at a $500 fix.

I also might need to sign up for a CAA membership to get my car towed. I can boost my car but I don’t want it to die while I’m driving it to the shop. Towing costs about $80 per lift or $150 for a year (as a member). Shoot!

Called a mechanic to confirm my assumption. I was wrong. Phew!

1. Worrying about Car Fix = $0.00 + not so go good sleep
2. Tow = $ 150
3. Car Fix = $500
4. Car Check-Up = $20.00

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My phone would not charge. The USB port is apparently wet. This scared the crap out of me because I need my phone to connect to my remote station at work. No phone = No connection.

I tried those solutions I found on the internet. None of them worked. The stress level slowly increased because I don’t have a lot of room for trial and error. My phone is dying…and I have to log in at work. I considered buying a new phone. Another unnecessary expense!

But I played around with other chargers and cables. Then dumped my phone in a bag of rice for about an hour and a half. Hooked up the cables, and boom! It’s charging. Phew!

Why was it wet in the first place? I like listening to LoFi music when I’m in the bathroom. But when I shower, I could barely hear the music. Blasting the music out loud is not an option as the people I live with have a different taste in music. So I took it in with me.

S8’s are IP68 rated. Water-proof. So why not?

Anyway, that’s the price I had to pay for being extra on my showers.

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My article for CTTAM did not make it to the Fall Edition of the magazine. Phew!

Re-reading the draft I sent them made me cringe. I did not want to post that article. It felt like it needed a crazy amount of edits.

That’s what I’m currently working on now. I’m applying the lessons I learned from copyblogger. 

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Had our first Zoom meet with friends. Most weren’t able to make it. We will try again next time.

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Carved pumpkins with the family.

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Fasting on Sunday went well. I will do that again today.