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Dreams | like mists | floating through the night | only remember the phantoms | only recall the darkness.

Jumped up this morning and didn't do Qigong, take my supplements, or stop and ponder. Wanted to get my laundry to the Wash and Dry place in time to have it returned tonight. Lost track of all else as I made my dash.

Appears that my truck is still leaking a fluid -- either antifreeze of oil. Slow leak, but should probably have it looked at before making the trek over the hill. Once there, it will not be easy to commute back over for usual items. For that reason, tried to get a haircut today, but looks like not until tomorrow or perhaps next week.

Went to final chiropractic session this morning. Will be seeing Dr. D only occasionally from now on unless I move back into the area.

Read an article in the Daily today about doing exercise. Man with PD was going regularly to the gym to work with a trainer on routines that help with PD issues. Made me think again of what I need to set up for myself so that I can stay functional, stay active, stay mobile. Not having to "go" somewhere multiple times each week will help, but that is still a ways off. The PDTreatment sessions will become the next set of "go" places that I'll need to deal with. Once I'm past the first two months, hopefully I can establish a simpler schedule, etc.

Cold today. Cold and damp. Makes for a creaky body despite the visit to the chiropractor. As I ate breakfast, a man at the next table was talking with a friend about his recent stroke and what was in store for him. His friend alluded to something that he too was dealing with, but never said exactly what. Wonderful breakfast banter. Plus elderly man who uses a walker was there shuffling along on his daily trek to the cafe and back to where he lives (I suppose).

So life goes on until it doesn't. How to create meaning out of this shuffling back and forth, out of this endless passing. People come and people go. Rains become the winter snow.
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Finally did a Qigong session and got a good Indian meal to help ward off the chill. Been mapping all of my financial details into online accounts. E-everything almost! Away with paper except for some necessary classical uses. I am now electrons and bits, momentary states and gates.

Drank a cup of Sleepytime tea earlier this afternoon. Calmed the symptoms, but dinner disappeared them, finally. I ate a light lunch--perhaps light meals don't work as well as full plates. When it was lunch time, I wasn't that hungry. Guess I'll have to ignore what my stomach channel is broadcasting and eat anyway. Looking forward to having access to a kitchen. That will make a difference in figuring out what to eat/not to eat, etc.

Waiting for the promised rains. Have to dance between the raindrops tomorrow and get a haircut. Making things ready for the move. Need to stock up on some items to carry with me as starters. Trader Joe's over there is a bit further away than here.

The year moves closer to being over. Goodbye 2005! Hello 2006! May the new year bring everyone great joy and happiness! Everyone!