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I'm better today! Cold symptoms are abating. Nose has nearly stopped bleeding so much. I can feel my energy coming up. Made it to the PD exercise class today. I felt good getting some movement and stretching, but felt a bit sad and melancholy seeing people and hearing about their struggles. One older man came back after missing quite a few weeks. He had been hospitalized with pneumonia. Another guy, who is normally up and positive, has been struggling to balance out his medications and get some stability in his daily routines. The stories go on! The room is filled with guys who have to make a real effort to get to the class (some of whom are still driving, which is something for everyone to worry about). Several of them look and sound like they are on their last legs--which they very well may be. Some laughter and joy, but a lot of ominous black clouds. I keep thinking that I should be able to be doing more than I am. But, then I come home and conk out from my four hour jaunt to the class (preparation, class, lunch). Onward and onward!

Dreamed last night that I was a teacher assistant in a lively school. I wasn't doing much directly in the classrooms--I was helping move things around, organizing rooms for activities, and stepping in where needed to do a bunch of tasks. It was a bright, energizing dream--filled with light and action.

Have PD dance class in the morning. Looking forward to doing more moving. Dance the day away! Second day in a row that I had a nice hot udon soup dish--udon noodles, spinach, sea weed, fish broth, chopped onions. I think it helped kick the cold remnants out of my system. I feel that I'm going to have to monitor eating spicy foods--I think they have helped create my nosebleeding--too much spice! Anyway, it's been a pleasant food shift. I like it!