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Maybe I won’t be cruising in two weeks. https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/09/royal-caribbean-cancels-cruise-onboard-icon-of-the-seas/

Sailing on the Icon of the Seas the first week of Oct out of Miami. My girlfriend is a big cruiser and wanted to try this ship. Hopefully our time is better than the traveler in the article above!

Just preventative. I have had acid reflux since my 20’s. I take omeprazole to control it and it does a great job. I had a preventative endoscopy 7 years ago and it was fine. I was due for my first preventative colonoscopy at 46. Even though my Dr didn’t recommend getting a second endoscopy this soon, I thought I might as well get it done anyway, since he would be doing the colonoscopy

Not as bad as I thought it would be. Endoscopy results looked good. Had two benign polyps removed during the colonoscopy portion. Everything looked fine. Peed out of my butt for a few hours last night and again for a few hours this morning after the second round of bowel prep. Propofol had me sleeping like a baby during the procedure. Had a big lunch afterwards. I’d almost do it again just for funsies! 46 years old. I’d encourage everyone to get the screening done earlier rather than later.

Yes, when I had it 7 years ago I was out. I know they gave me Propofol then. I’ll have anesthesia this time too.

Starting my colonoscopy prep this morning for the procedure tomorrow. First timer. I went ahead and scheduled an endoscopy at the same time. I’ve always had acid reflux and had an endoscopy 7 years ago and everything was fine. Just thinking 2 birds, one stone here. Chicken broth and ensure clear for breakfast! I take the bowl prep at 5 pm. 🤞

From the hills of Westlake Texas!!

In the middle of our two weeks here in Japan. (Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo) been pretty hot but still enjoying our time here. Had a Kobe (A5) sirloin here in Kyoto last night at Mouriya. Kobe on the left, Wagyu on the right. Pretty, pretty good!

I get there the 13th thru the 28th. First time in Asia. Looking forward to it!

hmmm, better than Julio’s?

May 2nd here

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I’ve recently started to pay more attention to my investments. I’m 46 and investing for long term growth, not to get rich quick. (I know, fat chance) I’ve had an IRA and 401k following the total market and S&P 500 (FSKAX & FXAIX) for years. I recently opened a brokerage account with a 33% split of QQQM, SCHD and VOO. I also opened a Roth IRA with 60% JEPQ (dividends are reinvested) and 40% QQQM. I don’t know, am I doing it wrong with these choices? What does your “perfect” ETF portfolio look like?

Going to see King George for like the 15th+ time in June at Kyle Field. I know, but don’t hate.