Writing this on the computer because Jesus, what a day.
Woke up early around 7:05, got ready, and drove to the body shop for my car for the 8:00 appointment. Left it there and went with dad to Restaurant Depot to get some supplies. Just before we headed out to our shop we got our estimate for the repair -- $5500. Perks of knocking out three of your safety systems and an automatic headlight. Ay yai yai.
Went back home. I had a sardine lettuce sandwich. The sardines were a little smoky but very good. Watched a little of the fried smelt video from Great Depression Cooking (Clara). Made coffee around 10:00. I wasn't really craving coffee especially, more something hot and soothing for the long day I knew was coming ahead. Had a little nap on the massage chair.
So I spent most of the late morning and afternoon angsting about my FedEx shipment. I'll just send it right to my house next time. Their estimate was incorrect yet again. It didn't arrive at the Walgreens at 2:15 but a whole hour and another 15 minutes after. Eye roll. Procrastinated for a few more hours, greeted Seth when he got home, then Seth went out to the gym around 4:00. Had a little nap around 5:30, then futzed around some more after waking up.
Finally got the gumption to head out around 6:15 and take the bus to Walgreens. Modern conveniences like mobile apps and mobile paymend made the experience very easy. The bus was air conditioned; bit of a bumpy ride; but the driver had very good soft stops. Stopped off at the Serra Way bus stop and walked for 10 or so minutes to the Walgreens, where I hobbled around for 5 minutes trying to find some dental floss aids (blue loops) and the FedEx pickup. Found both the blue loops after a little bit of patience, and the FedEx pickup section as well (combo with the photo printing service). The lady was speedy and quite nice. Checkout was alright.
Headed out around 7:00 and walked back to the bus stop, but not before swinging by my parents shop to ask if I should bring anything back home. Headed down to the Milpitas Library bus stop and waited for the northbound 66 bus. Just a few seconds after walking in the bus was on the move, and I lurched two or three feet before scrambling into a little seat. This driver was more aggressive -- maybe I should say hi to the drivers -- and a little bit faster. Otherwise the ride was essentially identical. Stopped off at the Arizona bus stop past my house and walked home, lens in tow. Had dinner. Grandma made some stir-fried shrimp and zucchini, and some leafy veggie stew. Yum.
Unboxed my hulker 24-70mm f/2.8 lens. Let's just say I feel a little out of my depth with this heavyweight. Image quality looks to be good enough. Actually seems a touch softer than my FL 55mm f/1.2, but that could just be the indoors nighttime lighting and the higher ISO (my f/1.2 lens nets me ISOs around 800, 1600 which is wicked good). Autofocus is really fast. Far faster than the 75-300mm, and a decent amount faster than the 40mm f/2.8 STM. Good stuff. Filter ring is busted, per the listing, but there's no shards or craggly bits or anything. It's just dented. Some of the lettering has faded but none on the focal length or focusing aids. Seems the big adjustment is the handling and weight distribution -- it's very top-heavy. My battery grip helps but it's still weighty.
Very warm and hot today, got uncomfortable around 5-6 and 7-9. Even now it's still a little warm. Seems the weather will cool down starting tomorrow.