Dear Mom

Dear Mom

Well today is my day to sleep in.  I have been awake since (probably before 5).  I had the radio on and listening to music and when the news program started I woke up.  So I have no idea what this will do to me (actually I have some idea).

I emailed Jim last night to let him know when I would be leaving for his place and he was relieved.  We talked about a few other things including he wants me to meet “his lady friend”.  I don’t know if this means its serious but he hasn’t mentioned any relationship (except with his kids) since the divorce.

It is now quarter of 7 I have been home nearly an hour or so.  I had some scary moments again today.  I had several dizzy spells.  I think I scared both Ann and Mary.  I had to hold on to Mary as I walked to the elevator and then sat on the chair in the lobby.  They walked me to the corner and then Ann walked me to Debra’s office.  I started feeling better by then and by the time I left for home was feeling better.

The rest of the day I was getting work done.  I didn’t get as much of the readdress mail done that I did yesterday but it does look better every day.  I just  didn’t eat as healthy as I should have.  I had a bowl cereal and twinkie.

Surprisingly (shhhhh) the laptop seems to be cooperating tonight.  Some little black screen keeps popping up.

I am getting cold right now so I am going to get under the blankets for now.

Dear Mom

Dear Mom,

    It is the end of the day and I am tired and will be heading to bed soon.  Despite my best efforts I tried to get up at 5:30 but I had been awake since 4 and decided to stay in bed longer.  So by 6 I was up showered, and dressed and managed to get a little Computer time and TV in before leaving after 7 for work.  ON the way to work I stopped at Dunkin for some coffee and not so healthy breakfast.  

    The drive in wasn’t bad.  The early morning clouds almost looked like mountain tops or hill tops but there aren’t any really mountain tops in the New Haven area if you don’t count East Rock, West Rock or Sleeping Giant.  You can’t see any of those from West Haven actually   Let’s just say at that time of the morning my imagination was running away abit.

    I got to the office at a decent time and walked in w/Janet until she had to get her coffee.  We talked about the weekend and how quickly it always seems to go by.  I managed to chat with Mama Joanie who spent most if not all weekend in bed because of her feet and legs.  She is continuing to get quite discouraged.  I told many of my attempt at cooking the pork roast last night they were very encouraged.  

    ONce I got to my office I started working.  I was quite surprised there were not a lot of eob sleeves to pick up (These are sleeves to put work in from the payment processing to the cash and insurance posters.  Of course the mail volume was pretty light despite a lot of the lobby mail didn’t even belong to us.  I will be returning that downstairs tomorrow.  SInce the mail volume was light I was able to put an even bigger dent in the re-address mail.  I also put in for a vacation day so I can drive down to Jim’s on Wednesday and it was approved within the hour.  

Oh and I got my flu shot today.  I am officially a flu”zee” .  Yes I got the same looks and groans from a number of people today.  What did you expect me to do?  I also posted it on facebook.  I am gonna see how many people like it or comment.

After work I went food shopping and managed to get it done within an hour.  Let’s hope I don’t waste the vegetables this time.  At least I know have all the ingredients for the pasta salad maybe now I can take the time and get it done.  

    For some reason the laptop is giving me grief again.  I am not sure what it is. I did change the battery but its not the problem...the pages are not moving and it so slow.  I am wondering if I did something to it.  For now I am just leaving it alone because it will be only a matter of time if I really get aggravated with it.

I put the pork back in for half hour when I got home from work.  It seemed much better so I had  a sandwich.  That will allow me to have a few more meals out of that now.  I did get more advice from Liz for the next time.  Maybe take it out two days in advance and put it on the counter.  

Well listen I am getting tired so I am going to call it a night.

I will see you later...

Dear Mom

Dear MOm,

As you know I had lunch with Lawyer Bob and it was very nice.  We didn’t talk about anything specific but we talked about how things were going.  HOw the relationship with Liz was going and with Jim.  He reminded me that he can’t tell me how to live (which I don’t think he has) just as I can’t tell him how to live his.  We talked about health, why I see why see Debra.  He had no idea I had Lupus.  He bases any information on need to know.  By the end of our lunch I promised to text him or call him to let him know how things are doing.

After the meeting I went over to LIz and we spent an hour talking about memories of dinners that we have had both successful and not so much.  We also talked about the holidays,  and the car accident.  Chris and Jen decided to go ahead with the trip. I left around 3:30 and then I headed home and for the rest of the day didn’t do much.  I had toast for dinner and slept or watched TV.

JIm did send me a text. He made reservations at Hotel Bethlehem for Brunch/dinner for 11:45 on Thanksgiving so he wants me to come down Wednesday.  At first I told him I would do it immediately after work but after talking to LIz I am going to leave early Wednesday morning .  He is going to have dinner Wednesday at a Local Inn.  He says he is working his fingers to the bone getting the house cleaned for me to visit.   

I am planning on staying home today.  I had a dizzy spell that didn’t last long but I don’t want to take that many chances.    So I am doing some chores around here and then cook dinner for later this afternoon  I got some advice from Liz.  I took out the pork roast and put it in the refrigerator last night to defrost.  I just looked at it and it seems like its not thawing.  I hope it will be by the time I do it this afternoon.   

It is now 12.  I have stopped a couple of times already.  I stopped to grab something to eat and  take a break.  I am almost done with the vacuuming upstairs and then will be heading downstairs.  I am thinking if I don’t stay on my knees for long periods of time the bathroom floor can get done.

It is just 6 pm now John Diliberto Echoes program is on the radio.  Yes I broke down and plugged in the radio because I was pretty sure I wouldn’t be able to get on the laptop.  I have been really getting aggravated with this thing this afternoon.  I have no idea why it is sluggish and or not moving.  I have wanted to through this thing out the window few times.  RIght now it seems to be cooperating or I am just an impatient person?

So how did the rest of my afternoon go?  Well I got most of downstairs vacuumed and managed to cook the pork roast.  The pork roast needs more work.  Around 2 it was still frozen so I opened it up and put it in a bowl kept it in the refrigerator until about 2:30 I started to season it  and then put it in with the meat thermometer for an hour.  It looked like it was drying out on the top but the thermometer didn’t even get up to 160 degrees like it was supposed to.  I cooked a potato and that seemed alright...  actually it may have needed more  time I think.  I made some corn and you really can’t do much to canned corn.  Anyway after I had a couple of safe pieces of pork I put the rest back in for another twenty minutes.  I may have to do it again tomorrow night.

Sunset was just before 6.  The sky is beautiful out the front windows.  The last of the sun light is fading between the trees.    The room itself is almost in darkness the only light is from the laptop that is cooperating at this moment.

Well I have dishes to put in the dishwasher and bring some clothes upstairs so I am going to go do them.  The rest of the night will be fairly quiet.

dear Mom

Dear Mom,

I am glad its the weekend.  I had another long and busy day  on Friday and it didn’t seem like it was going to get any better.  I still have to tally up the last couple of days of re-address mail but I did close to 250.  I think I made another dent in it but more always seem to come in.

As I was leaving the light in the bedroom went on.  The one on a timer.  It hasn’t done that the whole time we installed it.  I suspect I must have pushed something to make it go on.  If it does I really don’t mind it will go off a little while later.  Actually it is still on as I write this and its after 8.

The weather was very cold and messy in the morning yesterday but by the time I got home it was mostly cloudy.  I was cold even though I had turned the heat up so after I looked for a couple of things for LIz  I got under the blankets for a while to watch TV.  I dropped off the documents that I did have for her to the house this morning.

I called her bright and early this morning.  She was at a meeting but she told me that Chris and Jen were in an accident on the way down to SC.  They hit a deer in Mahwah NJ.  The car they used (Liz’s) was totaled. So right now they are stuck in Mahwah.  They are not sure what they are going to do.  Thankfully they are not hurt but I think frustrated and disappointed.

I got a call from Lawyer Bob (actually a call and a text) he wants to get together for lunch today and talk about stuff.  I have no questions for him yet but think once I get there and while we are talking something usually comes up.

I have done some laundry and I am going to do some banking and pay bills.  Then I will get ready for the lunch appt.  

I don’t know if its me or the laptop but it seems to going to slow or freezes.  I really get frustrated with that.  I have no patience with it and it really is supposed to be top quality laptop and internet.

I did my weekly visit of the neighbors.  Kim and Shannon were heading out to do errands and we got caught up with stuff.  Then I saw Sylvia with Pup Pup.  Then had a nice long chat with Don about returning to the Masonic Lodge.  He seemed really excited about it.  He plans on becoming more active.  While we were chatting a Chinook Helicopter flew over the sound.  We speculated that perhaps it was to transport vehicles for the First Lady Michelle Obama’s trip to Connecticut.  It was pretty cool to see it.

Well I better get ready for this lunch appointment.

Dear Mom

Dear Mom,

This is going to be quick as I am tired and cold tonight.  Its been a busy few days.  Work has been busy and there was some concern about the stuff on my desk.  I was able to make a dent but I still have a lot.  I had dinner with Lee Ann at the Green Tea house on Chapel then we went to the rally until 5:30.  Both Lee Ann and I were getting tired so we headed back to the garage.  We were joined by Denise K.  She needed to get home too.  Yesterday and today continue to be busy at work but I continue to make a concerted effort.  

Wednesday I had a dentist appointment and everyone expressed their condolences.  Dr. Chris and his wife both shared their experiences with their father Dr. John’s passing earlier this month.  I didn’t get out of there until 7.  It was cold wet and rainy.  I called LIz to see if she wanted me to drop some papers off she said no and so I headed to the store and got some soup.  After the soup I went to bed.

Today the storm was done by midday but not without causing some damage.  I found the gas grill on the ground this morning.  I couldn’t pick it up by myself so  emailed Don later on and he said he would pick it up for me and repair the leg that rusted away.   When I came home I took a nap and then got up and started getting ready not only for the meeting but dinner with Liz and Nelson.  She called just as I was getting ready and so I rushed over there.  We had a good time.  We talked about the boys and the rest of the family.  Basically life in general.  I went to the meeting and got to sit and wrote a little bit.  I was planning on writing them up tonight but decided to relax instead.  I don’t think the meeting ever ended by 8:30 before.

Still making plans for Thanksgiving.  Instead of leaving on Wednesday I think it would be better if I left bright and early Thanksgiving morning.  There won’t be as much traffic.  

Well I am going to bed...see you later.

Dear Mom 10/20/2014

Dear Mom,

    It was a chilly and frosty morning and it didn’t    get any warmer than 60 today.  The rest of the week promises rain.  

    I had every intention of getting up at 5:30 this morning but after getting an early morning text message from Jim at 4 in the morning I saw no reason to get up that early.  I stayed in bed until 6.  I did get ready for work and was out the door a little after 7.  The things I had planned on doing can wait until I get home.

Work was good.  Mail volume was late and light.  It allowed me to work on the re-address mail for most of it.  We had an in-house retirement party for Gloria O.  Her dinner is next week.

I sent out the reminder yesterday for the 4th District this week.  We are having it at the Headquarters and so far its been six responses-out of twenty-five.

It looks like I will be heading to PA for Thanksgiving.  Although Jim is going to check with Ethel and see what she is doing.

I was looking at one of the mass cards I don’t recognize the name of the person and I don’t see a matching envelope.  Its frustrating because I was going to write out a thank you note.  Now that I was frustrated I didn’t get any done.

The computer (both the laptop and the other one were giving me a hard time and I could tell I was getting tired.  Things were slowing down or not moving.  There isn’t anything on the laptop except some of your files.

I am going to try and sleep but I don’t think its going to work.

Dear Mom

Dear Mom,

Just wanted to let you know that my catch-up dinner with Dave went better than I expected.  We talked about our families, our jobs (he will be celebrating ten years this week with Jetblue) our summer activities, and he also sent me home with a piece of chocolate cake.  I couldn’t eat all of it.  As I mentioned earlier we went to plan b-I ordered the squealer with onion rings and salad.  I couldn’t finish the whole burger (didn’t like the taste of it).  He wanted us to split it but as usual I didn’t have a lot of cash on me so I paid for dinner.  

Since I got home haven’t done very much except read emails and watched TV.  I think I am going to bed though I have a long day ahead of me and I want to get up early to get the day started.  I really didn’t do all that much between the last entry and this one.

I did make some calls for Restaurants for thanksgiving.  So far it looks like Cracker Barrel is the lead.  The other two I called are not open that day.  I will make more calls in the days ahead.

Dear Mom

Dear Mom,

This weekend has been a pretty busy weekend and the weather is clearly changing.  Yesterday started off with a couple of hours with the woman’s club selling cancer awareness bracelets and running into old friends as CAthy O from the literary club with an invite to the next meeting in November.  I also ran into Danielle and her beautiful little boy.  They shared great news that Danielle and her family are expecting a new baby.  

Around 1 I went to Liz and Nelsons and waited while they got ready for the party we were heading to.  Yesterday was also their 17th Wedding anniversary.  I really should have bought them a card.  Oh well.

Anyway the drive to Jess’s and Chris’s house was beautiful with the beautifully colored trees.  The sun shining for a short time.  We seemed to arrive by 2:30 (and late even though we left on time).  There were so many children and family members.  Lots of food and some rain moved in.  The party culminated with a visit from Elmo  We left around 5 and I was back home by 6.  I was tired.  I didn’t have dinner so I called it a night.

As a result of the early night I woke up around 4 and didn’t really get back to sleep.  I stayed in bed for a long time.  I did write in my health blog.  I read up on my F-Lists.    I got ready for bingo and left after 9:15

I took some time to say hi to Sylvia and  Pup-Pup who ran out to me.  We thought for sure he would just keep running but he didn’t.  We talked about her week and my week.  Then I had to go or I would have been late.

Bingo went well and we had a full house.  Bob was there and I got a new name tag.  After bingo I came home and the sun is shining.  I actually have a some stuff to do before meeting up with Dave for dinner.

Yes I said Dave.  He sent me a text message on Friday that I didn’t read until yesterday inviting me out to dinner tonight.  He wants to go to Plan B for 6.  I looked at the menu this morning but there is just so much there. I hoping to be a little more healthier in choices than yesterday.  

Well I better get going I am not sure what I want to do first but I am tired of watching TV right now.

Kate.

Dear Mom

Dear Mom,

Happy Friday!  Its been a pretty busy day and I am just going to take it easy tonight.  I know most Friday nights I do anyway but tonight I just might write letters and update stuff on the computer.

I got a lot done at work and managed to get a new piece of furniture.  its a wooden cabinet/slots for me to sort mail into.  The shelves have to still be put in but that is going to be done next week.  The cabinet came from Compliance department and it outlived its usefulness. It was a little hectic in my office for a short time as they moved one or two things out and moved the other back in.

As I was planning my time at the breast cancer selling activity I emailed Liz to see what time she wanted me at the house to go to Chris and Jessicas for the party.  We are not leaving until after 1 so I can stay until 1 there.  

Once we had that figured out Liz extended an invitation  if my Thanksgiving plans with Jim somehow fall through.  She also reiterated about Christmas and said there may be a possibility the kids may not make it from South Carolina if the weather is bad.  I reminded her that she had invited me on some level (and she remembered too) to the Christmas stuff as well.  I also told her I hadn’t really thought that far ahead about Christmas. She also says she didn’t want jim to be alone but it wasn’t her job to make that an issue.  I may have told her he is doing the AA marathon but I would ask the next time I spoke with him.  I guess she wanted me to know that her feelings would not be hurt if I didn’t spend the holidays with her.

I actually did hear from Jim today.  First via text promising me copies of the pictures he took of us when he and Emily were here at the end of september.  Good to his word I found them in my inbox.  Here they are:  

Of course I will post them to Facebook if he wants me to.

The weather was absolutely beautiful today.  I wasn’t really able to be out in it and enjoy it except for walking to the car.  I actually don’t go outside much unless for meetings or errands.  It was in the 70’s and its going to drop ten degrees or so.  Tomorrow and the rest of the weekend is supposed to be pretty nice.  I heard and read that by the middle of next week we may have a few days of rain.  It maybe time to bring out the heavier coats.

I received a lovely letter from Amoreattea today.  I still have to write her from her last letter last week.  I have been really not keeping up with the writing these last few weeks.

Well I am going to go some stuff.  I will come back later and say good night...

Love ya.

Kate

Dear Mom

Dear Mom,

    I know its been a while but for some reason most nights I Haven’t been feeling like writing much.   I had a few nights that I couldn’t sleep and then after getting some Tylenol I did catch up on some sleep.  I have been having what feels like side-aches in the head (as you know I have arthritis in the neck and its not always easy to sleep) sometimes the back of the head hurts.  Now its more on the side and now that I write this may be a form of a migraine.

    I haven’t been doing much else at night except for Dr. appointments, minimal of chores and working.  Quite surprisingly did very little web surfing at night.  I usually vegetate for the night until I fall asleep.

Work continues to be busy but we as  medical entity were the center of attention as one of our students who just returned from Liberia was hospitalized with possible Ebola virus.  As of tonight it was confirmed he didn’t have it.  But in other places it was a focus of the media and the world.  In the short time it was in our immediate world it was a lot of discussion.

The ride home was uneventful.  The rain had stopped and made the sky very interesting in the cloud cover.  The shapes were fun to look at.  When I got home I found another letter  from Bridges indicating another of your friends made a donation to bridges.  I also had gotten the parking statement for next month.  While I was still downstairs I put the clothes in the dryer and got them dried.  I came upstairs and actually put the news on and made some calls and finally did a thank you note.  Just one.  

I called Liz who was making  a hollandaise sauce experiment and we talked a little bit more about the notes.  I also told her I got some sleep.  She said I needed it.  She had no idea.  As it is the head pains are coming back a little so I just took the Tylenol and I think I am going to rest now.  I can start to work on the pen pal letters that are getting behind..

Have a great night...see you tomorrow...

Kate

Dear Mom

Dear Mom,

    I can’t believe how quickly this weekend went by but unfortunately I spent most of Saturday in bed.  Friday night I didn’t do much I had dinner (a hamburger) and of course the rest of the night is now turning into a blur until about Saturday morning early morning.  I had gotten what I call kidney shots (or muscle spasms) and they hurt like hell.  I took some muscle spasm but I ended up tossing it up.  I ended up falling back to sleep until about 9.  I stayed in bed until 10 and then I got up for a little while and got some errands done and then came home and went back to bed for the rest of the day.

    Sunday I felt a lot better but I noticed my stomach not fully better so I treaded light for most of the day.  I did have a bowl of cereal before the Mexican train game but it felt heavy.   I did go to bingo and then stopped by Liz and Nelson’s to drop stuff off.  That afternoon I went to the Mexican train game.  I ate lightly and enjoyed the game immensely.  I got back to the house and got ready for bed.  I also sent a few emails and filled out the card for Jason and paid a couple of bills.  

    We got the latest probate judgment signed by Judge Beverly.  It looks like we (or Liz) has to take inventory of the whole house.  She has a call put into Lawyer Bob to get clear understanding.  When I read my copy I couldn’t really understand it but I have to look it over again.  Liz invited me over for dinner sometime this week.  ON Saturday we are going to Luca’s second birthday party.

    This week is fairly quiet.  I have a few appointments and meetings and probably one fundraiser I wanted to go to and that’s for Judge Beverly.  My goals this week is to get some stuff that I haven’t done around here done.  

But right now I think its time for me to go to bed. I am not sure what to expect volume wise for mail but whatever it is I can deal with it.  

Dear Mom

Dear Mom,

    Yesterday was  Founders Day at Yale.  There are going to be huge celebrations on October 14.  I am not sure if I will be able to attend any of them because of work.  I do know that President Salovey will be making a visit to the Med School some time soon.  Uh actually I discovered that there is area union membership meeting at lunch time at Winslow Auditorium that same day.  Coincidence?  

    I was pretty busy with work yesterday and managed to get a lot done.  However I was anxious to get home.  I was tired and the legs were starting to ache a little.  I wanted to get home and relax.

    When I got home it seemed very cold in the house.  The house temperature was 68 but the heat was down.  I was so chilled I went to bed for a few hours and watched TV.  I felt warmer by the time it was actually time to go to bed.

    Of course I didn’t get much done last night.  I probably won’t tonight but I will give it a try.  I have laundry to do and the floors I have been wanting to do and of course the thank you notes.

When I got home last night I was so chilled I went to bed.  I was able to get warm by 10 by then it was time to go to sleep.  I did get a sandwich and then went to bed.

Today was a bit crazy.  I had problems with the toilet just as I was getting ready for work.  Its okay now but it was frustrating.  I also wasn’t feeling all that strong with my legs and arms.  Once I got to work I felt better (I also took tylenol)  and  as the day progressed I felt better but grew tired.  I had a ton of work to keep me busy.  Many also took the opportunity for a long weekend as it is Columbus day weekend.

I must have gotten my second wind just as I got home.  I managed to empty the dishwasher, make a call to your insurance company for the car and call Liz.  Since Liz is the executor she will have to sign papers canceling your insurance.  I also made dinner (cheese burger-I Hope I won’t be sorry).  I cleaned the kitchen a little bit and looked over the recipe for the damn pasta salad.  I need a few things more (cilantro)  I also moved some emails around on my pc.  

I have also answered some emails and now I am getting chilled so I might just go to sleep.  I know I am going to the store and do the cooking tomorrow.  I have some important cleaning to do as well.

I thought for sure I would get a thank you note done but again not happening.  I  am going to see what I can do tomorrow.

Dear Mom Oct 8, 2014

Dear Mom,

The rain storm came late last night and at time I could hear the wind through the house.  I also think it moved the chairs on the front porch.  That also didn’t help my arthritis much.   The rest of the day was humid and sunny.  

the Pork fried rice (or did I say that last night?) I had for dinner last night  was also a major contributor.   During the day  I was  better.   By the end of today I was starting to get achy but I took tylenol.  I took the plaquenil after I had a bowl of cereal for dinner.  I was trying to be careful of what I ate and drank lots of water.  Getting into bed was fun I am hoping I don't have to get up much.

Work went well.  I got a lot done but as always have more to do.  I am going to try and get in early and work on those piles.  Progress continues on the renovations for Compliance departments new space is moving along.  Registration department is also in the process of moving over to West Campus.  

When I got home I got the garbage out and got to see my pups.  Found out Ms Lily got really sick this past week.  She is much better but they were not sure what was wrong.  After that I had dinner and checked the mail.  I did some odds and ends and eventually got ready for the meeting tonight.

I got to Telka’s house by 6:15 the girls were working on the Veterans day gift bags.  I did as much as i could.  We started the meeting a little after 7 and started with introductions.  The meeting finished before 8.

I had my phone session with Debra on the way home.  Yes I used the speaker on the phone.  

We talked about family, and work and stuff like that.  She feels that I am doing okay with things and have done a good job with life right now.

I am now getting over tired and I think I will finish the marathon and then go to bed...

Dear Mom

Dear Mom

    There was a beautiful sunrise this morning the sun was coming up bright orange while there were clouds everywhere else.   It took your breath away for sure.  Tonight will definitely be a different story.  Clouds have moved in and severe weather is being predicted for tonight along with coastal flooding.  I am expecting thunder and lightening.  Apparently many areas across the country is having bad weather.

    I felt better this morning then I did yesterday and I am able to move a little better than before as well.  By the end of the day was a different story.  My feet swollen and my legs tired.  I was still able to get up and out of chairs better and it did take time to get out of the car.  I just have to remember that I need to lay off the cheese or anything with salt but you know how I am.  I was pretty cold for most of the afternoon.  I am fine now.

My appointment with Dr. Shapiro went well.  It took about an hour all together for the tests and follow up appointment.  My next appointment will be in April of 2015.  After the appointment I called Liz to update her  and I learned some interesting things.

When I called Liz she was spring cleaning.  Cleaning, and repairing anything  that needs to be done.  When she told me the reasons I was thrilled.  She found out that Audrey and Jason may be here for Christmas this year.  Its not set in blood or stone yet but this  tentative.    She is also scheduled for knee surgery sometime soon.  I offered to be there for her but she declined.    She also wanted to make sure I wasn’t lonely and getting out with people.  I told her I was.  I went through the list of things I was doing in the next few days.

After the conversation I headed home but stopped at Lucky Dragon for pork fried rice.  I just didn’t feel like having salad.  I got a quart of it and had two servings.  I probably will bring it to work tomorrow.  I admit it wasn’t filling but I am not giving in to it.  I am also pretty comfortable in the bed already. LOL.

It is now getting to be 7 at night and it is NCIS night.  I  am definitely looking forward to tonight’s “Ducky” episode but not so much for the NOLA.  I like the cast but the episodes seem like a re-hash of the original.

The mail was uninteresting.  Mostly coupon books and promos and estate selling flyer.  I threw that one out quickly.

Well I will see you later....

Kate

dear mom

Dear Mom,

    It is Monday again.  I managed to get to sleep despite the stiffness in the legs and hands coming back during the night.  It wasn’t as bad as the night before.  I think this is good to note when I go back to Arthritis clinic next month.  You know when they ask how long does the stiffness last when you get up in the morning.  I can say a short time.  I still have a little trouble getting out of the sitting position but hopefully the Tylenol and plaquenil will work on it.    Anyway, I decided to stay in bed until 6 and managed to get showered and dressed and had my coffee and fixed the bed back to normal by 7.

The drive to work was fine but blinding.  I forgot to close the window in the car and it had dew all over the windows.  By the time I got to the garage it had dissipated.   It seemed a bit chilly in the morning.  It got into the mid to high sixties.  

I got to the office at decent time and found a container of homemade cookies and a card from Marlene S.  I have had only one but they are good.  She had been thinking of me while making cookies yesterday.

I talked with Liz this morning.  It looks like we are not going to the wedding.  At least I don’t feel bad.  I just hope Diane isn’t or won’t be upset.  I just don’t see how I can swing it this year.    Liz has invited me to Luca’s birthday party in about two weeks.  I am looking forward to that.  That little boy just makes me smile.  Each of them do actually but he does in particularly.  

Late in the afternoon i had gotten a call from Jim.  It was really weird because I had been thinking of him.  I hadn’t heard from him via email in a few days and he posts videos for me to check out on Facebook.  He is doing good.  He has been riding his bike and plans on coming up in a couple of weeks.

I was able to get a lot done.  I have to do today’s postage tallies in the morning and work on the readdress mail but I should be on top of the daily work enough now to get the other stuff out.  Well maybe not by tomorrow.  I have an eye doctor’s appointment tomorrow at 3 pm.  I have to leave the office by 2:30.

I was glad to get home.  I think they plaquenil and Tylenol were starting to wear off again.  I was so tired too.  Even though I stopped a few minutes to see Simon and Sawyer down the street I came home and headed right up here.  I took the meds and although mostly I feel better.  The wrist does hurt and the bottom of my foot hurt for a bit.

Instead of getting right on the computer I decided to watch TV under the blankets.  I got more downstairs as the pressure of the blankets on the legs seem to make them uncomfortable.  I really can’t explain it.  

I was trying to keep the heat down but I was pretty cold  I turned it up for a couple of hours and brought blankets from the living room (some of them are mine) to the bedroom.  I turned it down before I came up for the last time.  I am pretty tired now and I don’t feel like doing much of anything.

Dear Mom

Dear Mom,

    I haven’t posted my last letter to you yet.  I got very tired and achy last night.  I ended up ordering pizza from Domino’s last night and it was very good and in good time.  It was a medium size and by the end of the night I finished it.  

    This morning I was  getting ready for bingo but I  also did some procrastinating.  I went to  Where's George site to see where the dollar bills I got back in change travelled from and the first one was only from West Haven.  I haven’t checked where the others went.

    I did empty the garbage and the dryer before I left.  When I finally did manage  to get out of the house I ran into Sylvia and Boppy.  I caught up with their lives.  I told them  what I was up to as well.  I think I finally left for Bingo around 9:30.  

    When I got there I found that Natalie was there for the day.  She was writing up an inservice for volunteers regarding transporting residents/patients without the foot rests for the various wheelchairs.  If they don’t have them we can’t transport them if they do  then we can.  From what I gather there was a bit of discourse with staff members.  Its basically for safety. All good points.  I also reminded Natalie for a list of the Veteran’s for our service on the 8th of November.  I also told her we will be arranging our holiday activities soon.  As I was leaving the facility I found out that Telka had called me to schedule the activities.  It was weird as I had been sharing with Claudia how things were going for Telka on her job. I called Telka back once I had the dates done and we caught up on our lives.

    After the call I went over to Liz and Nelson’s.  Liz had gone to the theater for the afternoon and Nelson had a few things to do as well.  I had the impression neither were going to the church picnic.  I dropped off all the medical billing stuff that we got including the latest from Family Care first.  I also gave them the second key for Rich’s car.  I couldn’t stay long as we both had things to do.  

    I am happy to report the bag of diapers and depends that has been sitting in my car for the last several weeks has finally been removed and given to the Senior Center.  Now if I can get the bag of clothes in the trunk to the Clothes closet for the churches I would be really happy.

After dropping off the adult diapers I went to the store and went shopping.  I got pretty much everything on the list and a couple of things that were not.  I was back home by 1.  After putting the stuff away I went and saw the Dalmatians down the street and I ran into Ginny and Boppy.

It was about that time I had lunch.  I had a tomato and cheese sandwich.  I had noticed that my aches and pains that I had been experiencing seem subside somewhat.  I took more Tylenol and then after eating i had the plaquenil.  I am so relieved and I can’t believe I didn’t get it them sooner.

I haven’t done much except update calendars and watch the mini star trek marathon on VH1.  I am also starting to doze too.  I know i have a few things I need to get done but now i got tired again.

I have no idea what I am having for dinner probably cereal.  I really don’t feel like cooking anything anyway.  

In the mean time I am going to close out for now...

Love ya!