Howdy, folks!

So, my toilet stopped working….

Well, it technically still works. But the plastic piece that attaches to the handle broke off, meaning I have to remove the tank lid and reach into the water to manually raise that suction cup thing that allows the water to drain and set in motion the magical process of a flush. It’s actually kind of funny. I get a pretty good laugh every time I have to do it. I couldn’t really tell you why it makes me laugh, but it does.

It may be because I can imagine a segment of people out there that this has happened to that have resigned themselves to flushing their toilet this way for the foreseeable future. No repairs. No effort. Just a “fuck it, it still works” mentality, which I am guilty of having at times. But not this time. I’m not one of those people. I plan to replace it today. I’ve never done it before, but Dad has. So, he can walk me through it. Or maybe do most of it himself. I don’t know. We’ll see what happens.

It is my toilet. And the man that does the installation gets to break it in, right? Isn’t that how these things work?

In other news, I have not started on my next project because January is crazy at work. That’s my excuse. I also needed a bit more time to recover from finishing the memoir. I also procrastinate. Whatever. I’ll get to it when I’m good and ready! Stop pressuring me! I’m only a man!

I was 6-4 in my NFL playoff predictions. Not terrible. Not great. Above .500 at least. I wanted to see the Packers win, but the matchup we get tomorrow is going to be a lot of fun. I love watching the Chiefs play. Mahomes is a video game quarterback. And the 49ers are disorienting when they get that run game going with all the speed and misdirection, and their defensive line is just nasty.

I’m rooting for the Chiefs. But the 49ers are a nightmare. Either way, should be fun.

Peace out, homies!