2436

Coming to the end of 2015--approaching the start of 2016! Leap year--leap into the new year. Didn't do much today to make my goodbyes to the previous months--ate, and drank, and napped.

It is cold tonight--and getting colder. It will be nearly freezing around midnight--and get colder as the new year day unfolds.

I picked up a sack of coffee grounds at SBs--they bag it and is there to be carted off by serious gardeners. I've told BH that I can bring a bag each day--and dump it in his composting boxes. The bag was surprisingly heavy--weighs about 10 pounds or such. If I bring a bag every day--that will add 365 x 10 pounds of material into the bins. Not sure he wants that much accumulation--nearly 2 tons of grounds. I'll have to check and see what he thinks will work--coffee grounds are only supposed to be about 20% of the total composting.

I slept well last night--woke up a couple of times but went right back to sleep.

Got another duplicate game piece in the SBFL activity--tomorrow will be the first draw of the new year. Perhaps my fortune will change--shift into the new year gear.

I'm a bit stiff today--from yesterday's dance activity. That and the cold weather combined made for an achy day--nothing serious but certainly noticeable.

2437

Dance class today--and I feel better after the class than I've felt for days. I was stiff and tight--but it felt good to move, hear the music, and glide across the floor. The weather is still cold--but moving/dancing helped make the cold less penetrating.

There's a dance tomorrow night--but it's way up in the hills and I don't feel good about driving around there at night. Plus given that it's New Year's Eve and all that entails--I doubly don't feel that it's something I should chance. There will be other dances--other venues.

I slept almost 8 hours last night--somewhat fragmented but not all that much. I show that I awoke to go to the toilet--and went right back to sleep. I did this several times--I was up only a few minutes and quickly fell asleep.

No new news on the SBFL front--I again got a duplicate game piece today. The game continues into the New Year--so there are still quite a few days that I will get game pieces. Will just keep on playing--since I'll still be getting my daily latte (or such) from my local baristas.

Almost dinner time--I have half of a Frontage Chicken sandwich from Panera.

2438

DD and TD dropped in last night--they were supposed to come by today and they were a bit early. I had just about settled myself in for the evening--MD was in her room/bed with the TV running.

TD flopped onto the sofa--and went to sleep virtually in an instant. DD left to go check into a local motel--and all went quiet once again.

BH was at work--and it turned out that he had to work late. He came home and didn't even notice that TD was asleep on the sofa. He fixed himself some food--turning on the lights and such as he did so. But he never noticed that someone was on the sofa--or TD never awoke while BH was dinking around.

Everyone awoke some time in the early morning--and DD, TD, and MD went for a couple of junkets to the shopping mall and a lunch place. I went to the BBQ place--and had a penne dish with sausages and garlic bread. DD and TD left about mid afternoon--and all is settling in for the evening.

I didn't win anything yet in the SBFL game--pulled another game piece duplicate. The game continues into the first of the year--so I have many more chances to win.

Dance class tomorrow--will be glad to start moving again. Next week, I resume the regular schedule--for which I will be grateful.

2439

Twas the Moonday after Xmas--and all through the drought not a creature was stirring. Not even a lout--or any other being. I've used some cycles to chase down a prescription--for some PD tablets. Turns out the pharmacy did the smart thing--ordered a 3 month supply. Being the end of the year and being in the catastrophic level--it only cost me about $30. That's about a dime a tablet--I'll take it! Supposedly, that's about $1000 worth of tablets retail--for $30! Of course, my insurance makes up a lot of the difference--but from my perspective, what a deal!

According to FitBit, I slept a solid 4+ hours last night--and added another 3 or so this morning. Of course, I can't tell the difference--in fact, I'm feeling droopy now even though I've had sleep and a latte. I had a sandwich from the BBQ place--and have half left for dinner.

Daughter, ex and grandkid left for their ladies' jaunt--over to the Monterey peninsula. Make for a quiet place here at the homestead--quiet and cold! The weather is bright and sunny--but sitting at around 50 degrees outside, steady on.

Snow dusted the lower levels last night--and probably dumped some powder at the higher elevations. The near hills around here are white and shining--crystal bright with glowing light. About 48 hours to the last dance class of 2015--ready for 2016 dancing and prancing!

2440

Truck seems to be running again--but I'm starting to look into getting another vehicle. I'd prefer to just keep using the truck--but if the cost of maintenance is too high I'll have to bite the bullet and get something else. I'm so familiar with the truck--after 13 years of driving it. But I can't keep coddling the familiar--if the cost is too high.

My FitBit said that I slept a solid 6 hours last night--I ate a hearty breakfast and have munched on stuff all day. It's getting colder and colder--there's promise of some snow at low elevations over the next few days.

I'm grogging out tonight--and have been doing the same all day. It was quite quiet around here today--and I napped some and did a few errands.

Daughter, grandkid, and ex will be leaving for a few days--a girl's trip as they have talked about it. They are heading over to Monterey--where they will do the aquarium plus other sights.

Again today I only got a duplicate of a game piece on my SBFL game board--I'm have one missing piece on all four of the prize levels. Each day, my daily latte gives me another chance to win--I'll keep doing my latte--and wait for a prize piece to appear.

I had a very detailed dream last night--I was invited to a symposium. There were many people that I knew and had worked with in the past--we were all invited because we had worked on various well known projects and products. I arrived at the convention center--and I was wearing some very comfortable, expensive clothes. I felt very good--and moved easily and smoothly. I was given instructions of how to get to the conference room--where some of the presentations were underway. I followed the directions and reached the meeting room. I had a seat near the front of the room--there had been some mixup when I arrived as to who I was and where I was to be seated. There was another person standing beside me at the registration table--and our names and materials had gotten confused. The dream was very upbeat and filled with energy--very positive in mood and tone.

2441

Day after and the living is chunky--woke up early. Made it up and out for a run to SB's--had my regular latte (which didn't provide a missing game piece for SBFL game; got another duplicate) and motored over to the copy shop. Made copies of MD's word list for the week--and started to go back to TJ's for some groceries.

Alas, I didn't make it to TJ's--the truck coughed and sputtered and I made it to the repair shop. They ran a diagnostic and got indications that the electrical system needed repair--the plugs are said to be good for 100,000 miles and they are at 97,000 and needing replacement.

Hopefully, that's all they'll discover--but there could be more. The vehicle has done well for its 97,000 mile life--I bought it 14 years ago. But I've now replaced several of the major pieces--and mostly since I moved to Fir Oaks. Even though I'm not driving very much--it's just getting old.

SD was picked up this morning--and should be back home by now. Place has gotten really quiet--everyone taking a breather from the hubbub of the holidaze. It's also getting really cold tonight and over the next few daze--cold like temperatures being below 30 at nights and early mornings. Brrrr--and Brrrr!

Should be hearing from the garage soon--to either pickup mu pickup or for a delay into the morrow.

2442

Fullest of moons--bright and shiny in the crisp cold sky. Let down day--after the hubbub of yesterday. I slept for a good 5+ hours straight through last night--or so reports my FitBit. Was up earlier than usual--as people awoke and filtered in for various breakfast dishes.

One of my gifts is a massage/heating pad that is placed in a chair--it actually works! There are two levels of vibration--and a toggle for activating the heating element. My ex got a fancier version--but I'm happy with my more simple device. Her version is too aggressive in its massage mode--plus it's much bigger and heavier.

SD heads back to his place tomorrow--and the grandkid is with her dad for most of the weekend. SD, MD and I were the only ones around this afternoon--we all took an afternoon siesta! It was so quiet--still as could be.

Got another chance in the SBFL game--and got another duplicate of a piece I already have. I'm missing one piece in each of the four rows/rewards--since I get a drink every day I still have quite a few draws before the game ends.

I feel like I'm out of sync--the shifting of holidaze makes me think today is Saturday. Oh well--the clocks will bring me back soon enough. Since it will be Saturday--I'll print out MD's weekly word list tomorrow.

2443

Christmas Eve--and no reprieve! Started early in the morning--and wobbled around all day. Daughter did a heck of a job pulling today's meal together--and I help BH put together a trampoline. We did so in the cold, rain, and hail--not that I was all that much of a help. He had to grok the instructions--and turn them into action. I merely helped when I could--and shivered when I couldn't.

SD arrived around midday--ex around 4pm. We had a couple of present-opening sessions--including the big one for the grandkid. The pre-cooked smoked turkey was a mixed bag--it had a bright pink meat that looked undercooked. Tasted alright--but looked weird.

The grandkid got an overwhelming number of gifts--and she will have at least two more such events at other relatives. None will probably not match up to the trampoline--but who knows?

I didn't nap today--and was feeling low just before dinner. The work outdoors actually felt great--if it were a bit warmer it would have been even better.

Didn't win SBFL yet--but still trying. Tomorrow is Xmas day--and will be a mixed bag day. Along with the rest of the weekend--and early part of next week. Will be glad when everything goes back to my normal schedules--and it gets less cold (although that may be only a hope given the forecasts.

2444

Jingle bells, jingle bells--jingle all the way. Made it to the gym today--after a not-much-doing span of time. I slept a lot last night and today--but all fragmented and a spot here and a spot there.

I went to the gym on the spur of the moment--and I'm glad that I went. The movement and the exercise felt good--woke me up so to speak.

The holidaze is upon us--all manner of events happening/not happening all at once.

The mail person said that our community post box had been rifled in the past 24 hours--we, personally, didn't lose anything but some may have had their mail taken. I had just dropped in a payment to my health insurance--the post person had it so it was not part of what was taken.

We are doing presents for us in the morrow--along with a lunch. The grandkid does her 2nd event on the next day--and then travels to San Jose for a 3rd event on Saturday. Holidaze--and the living is wheezy!

Going to be cold tonight--forecast is for the day's range to be 45/40. That's cold no matter what--and then it gets lower as the weekend arrives. There was a spectacular near full moon tonight--bright and shining in the sky. The moon will probably be full on Friday--the holiday itself.

2445

Winter Solstice--longest night. It certainly seemed that way--I slept a lot but in fragments. I'm just now feeling like I'm awake--after eating some breakfast, getting a latte, napping for a while, eating a sandwich, and savoring some holiday candies that are displayed on the kitchen bar. MD apparently provided a trove of holiday candies--sweet!

Now that I've eaten a ton of food--I'm beginning to feel awake. I went to the gym in between the two food activities--and that feels good and is contributing to the awakening that I'm sensing. I think I need to eat more/better in the early morning hours--not doing well with having my first meal right around noon. I'm going to pick up a bullet blender--and start making morning smoothies. Should be able to pick up one of the units in the holiday sales period--shake, rattle, and roll!

Weather has turned mild--not so cold and windy today. It was more like a Spring day--sunny and bright. People everywhere--shopping until they are dropping.

One more day of relative quiet--then we'll be launched into the celebration chaos.

DH, the PD dance instructor in the Bay Area, birthed a daughter about one week ago. The photo DH sent to everyone is a picture of brightness and joy--well wishes to the H family!

2446

PD support group (Folsom) today--was generally upbeat and festive. Biggest group I think ever--with lots of info/sharing/singing and such.

I sort of blurred out as we ended--I did not have any food and was feeling wobbly. I went straight to the BBQ place--had a tasty penne/shrimp/garlic bread luncheon. Came home and napped a bit--then back out into the cold wind to run to the bank and go to SBs.

My SB purchase didn't free up on of the SBFL prizes--but I have two characters in both the for life and for a year slots. I get another chance with each drink I buy--and I buy one every day. SB has reduced the number of grand prizes from 15 last year to 5 this year--someone must have done the arithmetic and noted how much the 15 prizes could cost the company.

Cold winds--and warm hearts! The wind is knifing through any clothes I am wearing--the chill factor has to much lower than the actual temperature. The forecasts are showing the high and low being the same--a strange prediction given the effects of the winds.

I apparently slept poorly last night--lots of fragmented segments with supposedly an hour between when I guess I was awake.

I wrapped all of my gifts last night--while I did my laundry. They are hidden away so that the grandkid won't snoop them out before unboxing day--supposedly!

A, MD's caregiver, tried to stop her car when it rolled backward out of her garage--and she got the worse of the battle. The door hit her--and knocked her over. She has a broken rib, cuts, bruises, and a whack on her head--her car backed into a truck, doing damage to both. She was fortunate she didn't get knocked under the wheels--could have been much worse.

Happy solstice--the shortest day and the longest night!

2447

Almost the winter solstice--the festival of lights. Will be on 12/22 8am GMT--nearer to midnight 12/21 here. My light is lit--how about yours?

I elected to not hit the dance floor today--up in SS. I'm lethargic--like a lizard in the cold weather. I had lunch at the Indian place--trying to get some warmth in my soul. I still haven't wrapped things for the upcoming gift-a-rama--may do so this evening if I can pump up the energy.

PD support group (Folsom) tomorrow--will help wrap up the year.

Only one more dance class this year--Wednesday 12/30/15. New classes start the first week of the new year--it will be nice to get back on a schedule. No or little movement is not the way to go--need to get back to the regular beat with the feet.

The end of seasons--the many reasons. Why we bother with the dance--why we have to move and prance. Sun arises and touches stone--makes the dreams less all alone. Shortest day and longest night--the way the cosmos plays with light. I wish I may, I wish I might--have the perfect dream tonight. All right--so bright!

2448

Completed my holidaze shopping this afternoon--trudged my way through a big box store and found the final items.

Dance tomorrow in SS--will see what the weather is like in the morning and decide if I plan to go. It's the next to last dance of this year--one more on 12/30.

I didn't make it to the gym today--napped instead. I slept for 4.5 hours last night--and only napped several times to fill out the schedule. Last night, I ended up nodding off around midnight--and then awoke around 4:30am.

I could start wrapping my gifts--but I won't do so until tomorrow.

Have nothing and a lot to say--but I seem to be moving toward the pillows.

2449

Better daze--the holidaze! Slept for about 8 hours--but in several fragmented bursts. Slept in late--had a pizza for lunch (very tasty). Printed MD's word list for the week--words about food.

Zoned out for a short while after lunch and latte--was awakened by the sounds of people arriving. It was the grandkid, my ex, my daughter, and BH--MD was up and about in the midst of this activity.

I wanted to either go back and nap--or get some movement. I elected to hit the gym--did an hour's workout and feel better for doing so. I need to hit the gym every day I'm not dancing--which will be a lot of gym time over the next few weeks. Only have two or three dance options during the next two weeks--the gym will have to help bridge the gaps.

It's early yet tonight--but I'm feeling somewhat drowsy. Presents a puzzle--do I go to sleep early and thus wake up after a few hours or do I stay up and try to push my sleep-start time closer to midnight? I have no solid way to make these nocturnal options happen as planned--so many variables. The good news--My sleep bursts are periods of solid sleep. FitBit attests to this outcome--and indicates that when I do fall asleep I sleep.

2450

Went to dance class in Rescue today--I felt like I was moving through mud the whole time. My feet and legs felt heavy--and difficult to move. When I got up this morning I felt like I could have just slept all day--I didn't feel like moving. The doorbell rang and vaulted me up--A, MD's caregiver, had hurt herself and had sent her husband to take care of MD. It was not that early--but I felt like I just wanted to sleep.

I also left a bit early for the class--so I could print some PD info sheets for a woman in the dance class who has as friend dealing with PD. After hitting the print button, I stopped and grabbed a breakfast sandwich and a GT latte. After that, I motored to class--a drive that is somewhat long.

On the way back from class, I stopped at the BBQ place--had a chicken marinara dish that was very good. I seemed to need more fuel--and the chicken dish helped a lot.

But, it's quite early now--and I feel like jumping in bed. I watched the conclusion of Survivor--guy that won the million deserved to win. He got all 10 of the jury's votes--a slam dunk for him.

My FitBit says I did over 8 hours of sleep last night--but it was fragmented, not continuous. No classes tomorrow--so I can sleep in if I wish. Will make that decision dynamically--as the dream unfolds.

The forecast is for rain over the next few days--would be nice if it were warmer, but it will be what it will be. I must go to the gym over the next two weeks--no dance classes to speak of to keep me moving. Waiting for the new year--and the new dance classes.

2451

Dance today--and I am dragging a bit. It was a good class--especially the demo for the seniors. But I feel whipped right now--although my FitBit says I got lots of sleep last night.

Cold, cold, cold--frost on the bumpkin!

Have a dance class tomorrow--and that may be it unless I go to SS on Sunday. Depends on the weather--I'll decide closer to the date.

All for now--need to get horizontal! Repair and repose--and scratch my nose--and so it goes!

2452

Cold, cold, cold--weather's getting old! And it's only been here a few days--temperatures in the mid to low 30s. Not my favorite climate--wrecks havoc with my symptoms. Also haven't had a lot of movement over the past three days--three daze of doldrums. Have a dance class tomorrow--and despite the cold, it will be a welcome few hours.

Had a massage this morning--came away feeling light and floating. But as the day wore on--I found myself partly in a funk. I had a big breakfast and a nap afterwards--but I awoke feeling logy and anxious. FitBit indicated that I slept for 6.5 hours uninterrupted last night--and have accumulated a total of more than 10 hours for today's records. Thanx FitBit for helping me realize just how poorly I've been sleeping--and helping me figure out what I need to do to rest more/better.

I've started booking massages twice per month--right before my Thursday dance class. Will be interesting to see how that works out. The practitioner runs longer than hour--which she does for free.

Got my final Xmas gift in the mail today--a set of wearables for the grandkid. Also picked up some wrapping paper, bows, and gift tags--now all I have to do is wrap everything.

I got a SBFL mystery gift today--it was a duplicate of one of the objects I'd already got on a previous draw. I now have one object in the SB for life category, two in the one year category, and one in the one week category--winning for a year would be great while winning for life would be wonderful! Let the good probabilities roll--I do a SB's every day already but if it were for gratis that would be a treat.

Going to cook a bowl of rice noodles for dinner--will not have eaten as much as I did yesterday.

Moving on--moving on.

2453

Did a few things on the computer--paying bills, registering new cards, searching for things. Had a delicious lunch at BBQ place--Roasted chicken marinara on a bed of penne.

Did my laundry tonight--will see Trager person in the morning. Didn't move a lot today--and didn't sleep much either. Just a ho-hum day--dealing with the cold weather.

Made some entries in the SB For Life game--I've got two ornaments out of three for a SB's for a year. I've got one ornament for SB for life prize.

Slept poorly last night--only about 4 hours total. I think the FitBit missed a nap period--between waking and noon.

Have some updates that want installation--will begin that process and sign off for the day.

2454

Sunday the 13th--and the winter is coming. Cold winds blow--and higher places will get snow. I slept a lot today--over 9 hours according to FitBit. I also ate a lot--had latte and foldover in the morning, bowl of soup for lunch, and a full plate of homemade stew, an apple, and some cheese for dinner. Sleep and eat--seems like a good thing to me.

I did get by the copy shop--printed out last week's word-a-day for MD. It was a lazy, hazy day--but I felt good even with yesterday's exertions. I felt good--a bit achy and break-y but overall felt well.

Outstanding tasks--need to wrap holiday gifts. No need for anything elaborate--just get them wrapped. Also need to pickup a few stray items--for SD, who will be here over Xmas, and grandkid (stocking stuffers).

Despite today's sleep-a-thon results--I still feel tired and want to close my eyes and sleep the night away. It's really early now--but I could wrap myself up and see if I might break my sleep record. But, I think I'll watch an episode or two of Murdoch Mysteries--and let the drama salt my dreams.

2455

Dance workshop day--made it through the workshop but punted on the dance. I was zonked by the end of the 3 hours of workshop--and the dancing we did in between. JR the instructor was great--he's a good entertainer as well as being a choreographer, dancer, teacher, and comedian. Boundless energy--or so it seems.

I ate a lot today--to try and make sure I was fueled for the activity. I was really hungry when we broke for dinner--I went home and picked up a McD chicken sandwich and fries.

I noticed on the way home and when I went to McD's that I'm having trouble seeing well at night--there doesn't seem to be enough light and what there is from cars is glary. I have to be cautious if I drive at night--especially in new surroundings.

Well, that's all for today/tonight--I'm zoning out after today's activities. Tomorrow, I'll probably sleep some--although my FitBit said I did a nominal 8 hours yesterday. Sleep was not continuous--but fragmented into smaller segments.

2456

Last dance class of the year today--led by Phyllis and Norman. Their dance classes will pick up after the first of the year--Shelly's classes on Wednesday and Thursday will help fill in the blanks. Of course, the holiday season will be upon us--and I'll have to find other ways to keep moving during this lull.

Good class today--I felt like I was moving well despite the soreness and stiffness from this week's previous two classes. Slept fairly well last night (according to FitBit)--but chilly weather is noticeable to me. Supposed to get cool tonight-and stay so for a few days.

I ate well today--latte, breakfast sandwich, flat bread sandwich, smoothie, apple and cheese, and a few bites of trail mix. Need to eat a good breakfast early--and down some more fuel before the workshop starts. Don't know if I can get back to the dance tomorrow night--will be dynamic on that issue.

I drove over to Ace Hardware this evening--to pick up some fireplace tools. Driving at night is not easy for me--I have to be more cautious than usual--because I don't see as well as I should. People around this area always seem to be in a hurry--day or night. It's just more problematical at night--I have to go more slowly.

2457

Chimney has been swept--and it's ready to fire or hold the fire. There was not much to do with the fireplace--it has been used so little for such a long time. The cleaning process took only a short while--easy $100 for the procedure and inspection.

Went to dance class today--I was sore after yesterday's class but it was better to go than not. Glad I did--I feel better after doing the class. In fact, I know for sure that I need to do movement every day--if I can't dance then I need to do something else that moves my body. No days off--better to have moved and be tired than to be tired from doing nothing.

Have one issue with doing some form of movement every day--I miss my naps which truncates my daily amount of sleep.  The ideal remedy for this issue would be to sleep soundly during the night--without interruption. My FitBit has already made me aware of what I'm doing now--hopefully it will help me figure out how to extend my basic sleep block so I don't need to nap during the daylight hours.

Dance class tomorrow--and then a workshop and dance on Saturday.

Got an alert that said the stuff I ordered online will arrive tomorrow--fast and faster it all happens. That is quick turnaround--they initially indicated that stuff would arrive 12/18!

2458

Moved a lot more today than over the past three days--and I feel better for it. Sleeping and napping and not moving much--a prescription for the doldrums! Dance class was not all that full--and we didn't do a senior demo. So it was just dancing and dancing--without a lot of breaks. My FitBit tells the tale--lots of sleep last night even though I awoke early in the morning. And lots of steps today--versus the past three sedentary daze. After one of the dances, I checked my pulse--I was up in the aerobic level since the dance was an upbeat one that kept the feet going.

Rain forecast for tonight/tomorrow--hope it doesn't spook the chimney sweeps. Will be nice to have a functioning fireplace instead of the dry, heater air--too dry for the eye, oh me oh my!

It's about 9pm and I'm missing my daily nap--although I did add a hunk of sleep this morning after I took my medications and went back to bed. I'm curious to see what my body does tonight--after such a fruitful day/night of drowsiness. Too many variables--too many clocks.

In my waking period early this morning, I read several articles/tutorials about BitCoins--very interesting! There are some really good tutorials that explain the phenomena--and lead you by the hand through what it takes to start playing in that world. The whole thing is quite technical on one hand--and quite a simple process with the aid of all the extra tools that  people have created.

News articles have been gushing with news concerning the possible identification of the person who created the concept--and implemented the initial code to demonstrate what he was describing. The news seems to have locked the BitCoin value at a little over $400 USD--well, it didn't tank so wonder what happens now?

2459

S-l-o-w go the daze--even though I slept over 9 hours according to FitBit. The sleep was fragmented--but somewhat less than usual.

I bit the bullet--I shopped for all of my gifts online. Slam dunk--ordered and done! Definitely the easy way to go--only took about an hour which was mostly looking at stuff. The checkout was quick and painless--now have to wait a few daze for the USPS to do it's thing.

I also talked with the chimney sweeps--and they will be here on Thursday morn to clean and check for problems. Tomorrow will dance at EDH--to begin the several daze of dancing that are about to take place. Dancing is much better than not dancing--doing nothing all day is boring and doesn't help with my tiredness, sleepiness, and malaise. Shopping is also not all that fun-filled either--I only lasted a short while yesterday. Today, the short while did the whole enchilada--and much more extensive than walking for miles would have accomplished.

Climate change on a local basis--tomorrow fog and Thursday rain! Hope the rain doesn't inhibit the chimney sweeping--or all other adventures.

2460

It's not that late now--but I'm nodding a bit despite the many naps I had today, so far. I ate a lot but can't seem to override the malaise I seem to feel--I just feel like I want to lie down and not move for a long while.

I managed to get two of the several gifts I need to get--I still need another three or four or thereabouts. Tomorrow, I'll do some online browsing--see if I can find a few items that way. Today, as I was paying for one gift, MD and A came up behind me--one of the gifts was for MD. They didn't seem to realize that I was there in front of them--and I managed to pay for the item and get away with them noticing me. They must be intense shoppers--or I had on my invisibility cloak!

No dance class tomorrow--have classes on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Then have a workshop on Saturday afternoon--and a dance that night. Four days of not much movement--and then four days with lots of movement!

Had a breakfast sandwich and a latte this morning--and a huge turkey burger for lunch with the remnants for dinner. For not moving much--I seemed to ingest a lot but I need fuel to keep going.

My FitBit is telling me that I'm sleeping enough--but not all in one stretch. It's good to know that I'm sleeping a fair amount--it's bothersome to see that my sleep is so fragmented. Oh, well--has to be better than the alternatives, especially the one where no sleep happens.

Weather is slightly warmer--not as cold. It feels much better like that--cold to me is not fun.

2461

My FitBit indicates that I'm not sleeping enough--I seem to be napping at various times throughout the day. I nap when I wake up in the morning--and nap in the afternoon. I sleep a bit when I first go to bed--and do so again between 3am and 6am. The total is 5 to 7 hours in a 24 hour period--but not done all together but in fragments. Today, I intentionally just sat in my chair at my afternoon nap time--I ended up sleeping for two hours sitting in the chair.

In the mornings, I wake up around 6am or so--and I take my medication and go back to a solid sleep of about 3 hours. In the period from around 3am to 6am, I seem to sleep for about 2 to 3hours--and I'm often drowsy around lunch time--but often only get a short nap then.

I'm yawning right now--anticipating my time when I usually hit the bed. When I'm in the bed and feeling about ready to fall asleep--I usually start yawning deeply. I also have a few rituals (breath slow down, acupressure applied by grasping the fingers of each hand) that help me transition to sleep--nothing esoteric or elaborate. 

I often have to get up and relieve my bladder a couple of times between midnight and morning--which helps fracture sleep into smaller blocks.

Monday Madness has arrived--although it carries the more prosaic title Cyber Monday. Cyber in this case can have two foci--using cyber technology to participate in online sales where anything might be purchased and/or buying up electronic gear or technologic items. In both cases, I'm way behind in getting my holiday gifts--so maybe I'll have to join the maddening crowds and pick up a few items.

2462

Celebration of Life--for KK who is no longer here. Big group of people attended--mixture of friends, relatives, and dance group acquaintances. Gave me a chance to talk with people that I know--although the gathering was so noisy that I had trouble just being there.

Getting to be late now--almost midnight. Time for me to wrap things up--and head for the bed. It's been a long day--and I only took two short naps. My FitBit indicated that I only slept a little last night--I wonder if it picked up the two short naps I had today.

Time to get horizontal--read a little and then pack it in.

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Turning cold tonight--supposed to hit the mid 30s or less.  Small but good dance class--not that many students but enough to make it work.

I awoke early this morning--and didn't make it back to sleep.

KK celebration tomorrow--going to be quite a few people and lots of food. I said I would bring a pie--will go by CoCo's and choose a tasty one. I'm thinking about a coconut cream pie--or a banana cream perhaps.

My daughter is also going to another celebration--and she made some delicious truffle-like candies that are made from Oreo cookies, cream cheese, and white chocolate. Very creative--and very tasty!

Getting late--feeling somewhat awake still. Didn't have a double dose of caffeine--so can't blame my one GT latte for keeping me awake.

Have several tasks that I need to get done--chimney cleaning, MDs word list for the past week, end of year financial clean up, Xmas shopping, and probably a lot more. But I only feel like dancing--and doing what can be done to keep me moving.

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Back to more challenging dancing--today's class was difficult but doable. Some new dances--some old dances. I went to the OV PD support group this morning--it was dull and heavy like always. The two women/caregivers are very verbal--and they tend to control everything. The discourse is rapid fire--and I feel like I can't keep up with everything. So, I go quiet--and don't bring up my frustration.

I came back and picked up my prescriptions--and had a hearty lunch at the BBQ place. It was the same as what I had on Monday--and it was still very filling and tasty.

I came home and napped a while--then grabbed a GT latte (with eggnog) and went to class. The class was filled with people's personal stuff--and the dancing got the short stick of the process. We went over a new dance--whose title I can't seem to resurrect. I need to start carrying a pen and notebook--and record the dance names and info for my later benefit.

It rained a lot today--and is supposed to do more through the weekend.

My FitBit appliance indicated that I only slept about 2.5 hours last night--as if there was a big hole in my sleep time last night. Will see what it says about tonight--may it show that I got my normal times.

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Dance class went well today--I was a bit logy to start but woke up during last 1.5 hours. We danced for the seniors--one older fellow said I looked like his son.

Have a PD support group meeting in the morning--at the OV location. Then have a dance class in the afternoon--at the FO location.

Awoke in the middle of the night--and tossed/turned for a while before falling back to sleep. Ate somewhat lightly today--didn't feel very hungry for most of the day despite the 2.5 hours of dancing.

Still haven't gotten my FitBit device to talk with my phone--have heard other people say that their device does make the connection.

Getting late--time to read and rest.

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Busy, crazy day--and the cotton is high. Awoke to the sounds of the Life Alert system--MD had a bad night and decided to call for help. It turned out that she was up/down all night with a urinary discomfort--the EMTs said we should just see her PCP and not go through the process of going to the ER and so forth. Turns out that was the simple solution--the PCP ordered her to take some antibiotics and all is well. By the time her situation was put in order--I was due for my bodywork session.

I went to the bodyworker--and she gave me an extended treatment that felt wonderful. I came away hungry (went and had a GT latte and breakfast sandwich), napped for a short while, and went to dance class. Class felt good--the massage put me in my body. Before heading for class, I downed a V8 Fusion--the caffeine helped smooth out the afternoon. Dance class tomorrow--will try the same regime and see what happens.

KK's festival is set for Saturday--I'll have to decide if I go or not.

My FitBit says I'm sleeping well--when I sleep. The duration has gotten longer--while I've been using the appliance to record my movements. I had a complex dream last night--but lost what it was about when the Life Alert system woke up.

Heading for the bed early tonight--will read some and make sure the heater is turned on as the night grows cold.