I’ve spent the whole morning on tasks other than studying.

Karissa got a jury summons, so we filled out the online questionnaire together, and now she’s officially On Call. It was kind of adorable. She was low-key panicking, asking what a juror is actually supposed to do. I told her, “You just go, listen carefully, and try not to look too suspicious.”

I’ve only been summoned once myself. It was for Los Angeles… while I was living in Germany. So technically, I had a very valid excuse. International distance felt like a solid reason not to serve. My dad did tell them that if they wanted to give me a plane ticket, I wouldn’t mind.

I RSVP’d for the upcoming parole hearing for the drunk driver who hit Kevin. The online page wasn’t working, so I tried calling, but they weren’t available. After that, I just emailed. I should have done that from the start. Email feels so much simpler. I was able to include all the necessary information and ask my questions clearly. If I have to talk, I usually stutter over my words. Typing is easier for me.

Alex is home, and whenever he’s here, the volume of the entire house somehow doubles. I even have my door closed, and I can still hear him. It’s kind of impressive, actually.

I had my sleep appointment today at 2:50 p.m. It was virtual, which made it a lot easier. Of course, I get more nervous about tele-appointments rather than in person. I don’t know why that is. I brought my CPAP mask into the office and warned everyone in the house that I had an appointment, because you just know that’s when someone will walk in.

…And of course, it happened. Alex came in right in the middle of it to grab something off his mom’s desk and then left. Later, he apologized and said he had something stuck in his leg. I didn’t press for details, I just let it be. My appointment actually started late anyway, around 3:10.

The interesting part? Evidently, my machine was never properly set up for me. It’s been starting at 4 and going up to 16, and the doctor said 14 seems to be where I actually need to be. He adjusted it so it’ll start a bit higher tonight. I’m supposed to try this new setting for two months and see how it goes. He wants to follow up, so I called and scheduled an appointment for May.

I just let the dogs in because they “needed” water. They have water outside. But apparently, the indoor water is superior. I honestly think they just wanted to check in and see what was happening in the house. Same water, different ambiance.

I don’t feel like I got much studying done today. When I have an appointment in the middle of the day, it’s like my brain just sits there waiting for it and refuses to fully engage with anything else. The whole day feels divided. I’m going to try to study a bit more now, maybe I’ll be able to focus better since it’s over. I might make some tea first.

I’m not sure what’s for dinner tonight. I guess I’ll find out soon enough. I’d really like to have it ready by the time everyone gets home.

Oh! Karissa learned something new today. Checks are only valid for three months. Her school called to ask about a $75 check they mailed back in August that still hasn’t cleared their account. Turns out, she never deposited it.

So now they’re sending her a new check, and this time she has to deposit it. A little unexpected adulting lesson… but hey, at least they caught it and she’s still getting her $75.