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Dreams | about a sport's camp | a summer camp | in the woods and near a lake | I was part of a team that was doing a pre-season workout in the woods. |

In one part of the dream, several of us were goofing around and a couple of team members held me as another team member poured water on me. I was flailing around trying to get loose. I managed to free up one arm and I twisted sideways and threw my weight against the person holding me. We tumbled onto a slope and I reached out to grab someone. About then, I crashed into my night table sending books and items scattering everywhere.

I was acting out the dream and nearly threw myself off the bed. Needless to say, I woke myself up with that acrobatic action. I noted that things seem to be intact (didn't break my reading glasses) and I drifted back to sleep, back into the dream.

There were earlier scenes in the dream where I was on the field and standing behind the fence as practice took place. There were a mix of men and women on the team. It was like a softball team from a company or a church.
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Got up earlier than usual this morning. Did Qigong and meditation, then showered and headed for the chiropractor. Got an adjustment and then ate breakfast (oatmeal). Shaking/tremor was light last night--had a beer and a chamomile tea. More noticeable as I awoke, but quietened down after Qigong, chiropractor and food. Fairly quiet still so I haven't brewed a tea yet.

Did some quick research on both chamomile and valerian root. Both have similar properties, although valerian is used more for sleep disorders, which I do not have. Looks like using both on alternate days might be ideal. I recall that valerian seemed to relax muscles, but left me alert. Descriptions don't say that, but it may be how it reacts with me.

Got a preliminary note from the SC treatment people saying they are working out a schedule. They may want to not start treatments until February, but that's fine. I'll use the time to settle in and begin to regulate my diet more. I'll still move from PA as planned no matter how they set the treatment schedule.
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Chamomile definitely affects the symptoms. They were fairly persistent this morning despite Qigong, an adjustment and food. So, went to the cafe where they serve it from the bulk teas. Had a tea and a cookie. Things have quieted down. Maybe too much--I feel like taking a nap (which I've already done once today--right before going out for a tea).

Got an email from one of the original men's team members. He noted that the team has been together (not everyone, but a host of people) for 10 years. He's proposing a 10-year reunion next month. Will try and get there if I can do so. Would be a trip to see everyone again.

Ten years! Since 1996. What has transpired in all that time? NetSchools took up 5 years of that time. Would have to look at my journals. My daughter came to live with me. I've spent the past year or so dealing with my health. And, of course, there's the 1.5 years at the toy company. Time spent! Made the ascent to nearly the top of Shasta. Dangled on a rock face at around 7,000 feet. Got out of debt! And managed to save some money. I was 56 then; I'm 66 now. Ten years! A decade! And the beat goes on! The beat goes on!