Travel
The win part is that I woke up during the night and this morning virtually free of the abdominal pain I have had since my operation. What a relief, and I just hope it holds out. I should feel energized and do all sorts of things around the house that need to be done, right? Wrong! I finally convinced myself it's ok for me to lounge around as long as I want to, so that's what I'm doing today. Other than fixing meals, that is.
But on the "Lose" side of the equation I am developing a chest cold, and I would worry about it turning into pneumonia if I hadn't had a vaccine last year. I suppose there are other lung issues I can worry about. I picked up a cough somewhere, probably from the grandkids who all go to school or preschool, except Arianna, and her big sister Autumn no doubt brings the germs home from her school. I won't miss the chance to be with my grandchildren when possible, so it's just a crap shoot, more or less.
I did make it to the grocery yesterday and bought lots of Haagen Dazs ice cream! I don't know what it will do to my cholesterol levels (and don't really worry too much about it), but if I dared eat a pint a day I would have my weight back in no time1! That stuff is soooo good and soooo rich.
I've been forwarding Joe the congratulatory comments, and he appreciates each and every one. Thank you all so much. He went back to school a number of years ago and wanted to enter the RT program back then. There are such a limited number of spaces that they are given out on a lottery basis. Each year he took college courses towards a degree while hoping to "win the lottery", and at long last he was accepted into the program. As I understand it, there are so few qualified teachers available for the program that they can't expand classes to meet the demand. I'm not sure why this is but possibly potential instructors can make more money by working in the field? At any rate, Joe also completed the requirements for an Associate of Science degree, and hopes to go back fairly soon to get the Bachelor of Sci. degree.
The past couple of days I've been filled with a longing to see my two grandsons in New York. Of course that is impossible now, and for now I am not committing to going any distance this year. That will no doubt change as I get to feeling better. I have to renew my driver's license in South Dakota in November - a long way off - but at that time of year I'll have to travel there and back by plane. I might as well not get that far ahead of myself and just try to live for today!
- The Heat Is Killing Me!
Even though it's a good 10 degrees cooler than earlier in the week, it is still in the mid to upper 90's, and I'm just sweltering! According to the weather reports, the overnight temps will consistently go down over the next few...
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Today my granddaughter Autumn is 8 years old, and one of her presents is that Ara arrived this morning. Autie won't know that until she gets home from school, which will be the best present she gets. I'm going to go over soon...
- Following Up
I have racked up a lot of things I need to follow up on, make phone calls or write emails on, etc. Today I really made a dent in my list, and I feel positively virtuous about it! Are there readers out there who do the same thing...
- Absolutely Do-nothing Day
For some reason today I haven't been motivated to do anything. I dread tomorrow when I can't eat anything, and can only drink clear liquids. To me that will mean water and cranberry juice! It wouldn't have been difficult...
- It's Always Something
I have recovered from the walk yesterday, especially after taking an Advil this morning and one this afternoon. I'm going to the gym with Jeannie and Donald, but I will go easy on myself. I had thought the matter was settled as far...
Travel
Win some, Lose some
The win part is that I woke up during the night and this morning virtually free of the abdominal pain I have had since my operation. What a relief, and I just hope it holds out. I should feel energized and do all sorts of things around the house that need to be done, right? Wrong! I finally convinced myself it's ok for me to lounge around as long as I want to, so that's what I'm doing today. Other than fixing meals, that is.
But on the "Lose" side of the equation I am developing a chest cold, and I would worry about it turning into pneumonia if I hadn't had a vaccine last year. I suppose there are other lung issues I can worry about. I picked up a cough somewhere, probably from the grandkids who all go to school or preschool, except Arianna, and her big sister Autumn no doubt brings the germs home from her school. I won't miss the chance to be with my grandchildren when possible, so it's just a crap shoot, more or less.
I did make it to the grocery yesterday and bought lots of Haagen Dazs ice cream! I don't know what it will do to my cholesterol levels (and don't really worry too much about it), but if I dared eat a pint a day I would have my weight back in no time1! That stuff is soooo good and soooo rich.
I've been forwarding Joe the congratulatory comments, and he appreciates each and every one. Thank you all so much. He went back to school a number of years ago and wanted to enter the RT program back then. There are such a limited number of spaces that they are given out on a lottery basis. Each year he took college courses towards a degree while hoping to "win the lottery", and at long last he was accepted into the program. As I understand it, there are so few qualified teachers available for the program that they can't expand classes to meet the demand. I'm not sure why this is but possibly potential instructors can make more money by working in the field? At any rate, Joe also completed the requirements for an Associate of Science degree, and hopes to go back fairly soon to get the Bachelor of Sci. degree.
The past couple of days I've been filled with a longing to see my two grandsons in New York. Of course that is impossible now, and for now I am not committing to going any distance this year. That will no doubt change as I get to feeling better. I have to renew my driver's license in South Dakota in November - a long way off - but at that time of year I'll have to travel there and back by plane. I might as well not get that far ahead of myself and just try to live for today!
- The Heat Is Killing Me!
Even though it's a good 10 degrees cooler than earlier in the week, it is still in the mid to upper 90's, and I'm just sweltering! According to the weather reports, the overnight temps will consistently go down over the next few...
-
Today my granddaughter Autumn is 8 years old, and one of her presents is that Ara arrived this morning. Autie won't know that until she gets home from school, which will be the best present she gets. I'm going to go over soon...
- Following Up
I have racked up a lot of things I need to follow up on, make phone calls or write emails on, etc. Today I really made a dent in my list, and I feel positively virtuous about it! Are there readers out there who do the same thing...
- Absolutely Do-nothing Day
For some reason today I haven't been motivated to do anything. I dread tomorrow when I can't eat anything, and can only drink clear liquids. To me that will mean water and cranberry juice! It wouldn't have been difficult...
- It's Always Something
I have recovered from the walk yesterday, especially after taking an Advil this morning and one this afternoon. I'm going to the gym with Jeannie and Donald, but I will go easy on myself. I had thought the matter was settled as far...