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Monday--an exercise day!. Had a hearty breakfast at Panera's--they didn't run out of oatmeal today! I also had a hefty dinner--KFC with all the trimmings in honor of SD's birthday, which is tomorrow. His visit this time prompted three nights of dinners.

I picked up some socks and some handkerchiefs as a present for SD. I encountered an odd thing while shopping--shops are not carrying handkerchiefs. It took me several stores to find any on the shelves. I guess they can be found online--but as one clerk told me "they only stock them on a seasonal basis." I suppose Kleenex is pleased!

I made it to the fitness center and did the circuit. I did a bit more than my trial run on Saturday--and I think I'm feeling the results. But, it felt good to go and to move the muscles and pump the system a bit. Will see how all this meshes with the dance classes--tomorrow is a dance day.

SD heads back home tomorrow. He actually ended up staying three nights--despite MD's preference that he not be here that long. She spearheaded the effort that ensured we had three full dinners--something that usually isn't done when SD makes a casual visit. I guess she wanted something more demonstrative for his birthday visit.

I've been using a 12 minute audio track of healing sounds that LL mentioned in a recent email. The track is very relaxing--it involves someone chanting tones and sounds against a background of water sounds and a bell. It seems to clear out the energies from the day and helps quiet down any tensions that are still being felt from the day's activities. I'm making it part of my daily regime--along with the dancing, exercising, and food.

I think I've been dreaming but I'm also waking up a lot--usually for trips to the toilet. I'm sure the dreams will come to consciousness when they are needed.