2405

I'm feeling out of sync with everything--anxious and fragmented. I can't seem to settle down--it's like I'm a bubble or balloon and keep floating away from the earth. Nothing seems to moderate the feelings--neither sleep, food, or such. I think I would feel better if I were to do some moving/dancing--but there's nothing on the agenda until Tuesday and the weather is not helping. It is windy and cold--despite the bright sunlight and broken clouds. It feels chilly to the bone when I venture out--I had a meal at the Indian place and my afternoon latte. Neither felt like it helped with my sync issue--and associated baggage.

Daughter and fiancé are busy making a nest for the new bird that's on his way--they are reshuffling their spaces to accommodate another babe. It will be happening soon--along with the month of B-day celebrations.

I don't know what happened--but last night my FitBit did not record any sleep data. I know I slept some--and some that was fairly steady. But nothing on the wires (or wireless) this morning--just a note that I had no sleep entries. Also my FitBit doesn't sync with my laptop--without me jumping through several non-intuitive hoops and loops. I eventually get things synced--but not without some effort.

I started my tax returns--using good old TT. Thank goodness for its assistance--otherwise I'd have to take it to one of the return outfits. Doing it at home on my own is wonderful--but also a bit difficult in spots due to the IRS reporting requirements. Can't have it all I guess--always has to be someone wanting to make changes to the process. Where's the flat rate model--the one we always hear about around election times?

2406

I printed MD's AWAD word list, a discount coupon for India Cafe, and a copy of PD symptoms for the massage person--I've got the printing process down and it now only takes me a short while to make copies. Repetition wins the battle--repeat something often enough and you will forget you know it.

Picked up B-day gifts for the grandkid--her day is next week (Friday). I went for a set of classics--jacks, pick up sticks, and tiddlywinks! She has (and will get) more things than anyone needs--so I went simple this time. Still have to pick up something for MD's day--she will be 99!

I went for a late lunch to the BBQ place--had a polish and fries! In all of my activities I didn't get to meet my ex's current boyfriend--but I'm sure it will happen in February around all of the B-day parties. My ex had sent me a message early this morning asking me if I was uncomfortable having him come by with her to take MD to lunch--I let her know that MD had already mentioned what was planned (although she thought it was happening on Wednesday) and that I was not uncomfortable, but that it was somewhat weird!

Anyway, the introduction will have to be made at a later time--with the smell of burning wax on the cakes.

I cashed in my Raley's quarterly coupons--paid for half of the grocery bill that I was being charged. They custom print coupons for items that I regularly purchase--talk about targeted marketing! They know what I buy--so they offer me discounts on what they know I buy! They even throw in a free loaf of bread--and I don't buy much, if any, bread.

2407

Slept lightly last night--I was up several times to go to the toilet. Didn't do the FitBit thing--get up and go right back to sleep. I was still off a bit from the day's events--up early, massage, dance class, and a variety of foods and beverages.

This morning I awoke early again--and then trekked off to dance class. Class went well--I was a little logy by the end of things, but did alright given the logy-ness. I was hungry at that time--stopped and picked up a small meal. My daughter fixed dinner--so I ate again. She cooked up some things from the garden--she and B have made good use of that aspect of living here.

I set up MD's word list and will print it off tomorrow--despite the predicted rain. Will also print a copy of PD symptoms to give to the massage person--and a discount coupon for the Indian food cafe. Spicy foods help increase endorphins and serotonin--which influence dopamine factors in the system.

I just had a "Senior Moment"--I couldn't recall the names of the three elements that are mentioned above. I had to look them up--it's been a long day!

2408

Busy day--up early, large breakfast, massage, latte, dance class. Massage felt good--but left me tired and wanting to sleep. Went to dance class anyway--and restored some of my energy although was still a bit tired. Dinner was an apple pastry--and a few orange slices (candy)!

Have dance class tomorrow--will round out the week. Will review the proposed dances in the morning--so I can be more fluid in the class. It really helps to walk through the dances before hitting the class--get more out of the class.

Rainy day--I was totally surprised when I walked out of the massage building and it was raining. The morning was sunny and bright--and then there was rain.

S, the massage lady, worked with me on what to do to restore movements that the PD had inhibited--worked on the movement to the side (grapevine dance steps). My good fortune to have made contact with her--she is a gem of a practitioner!

I started watching the British series Doc Martin--a fun British story of a curmudgeon surgeon who moves to an island community where his directness and blunt interactions are not appreciated by the community residents. It seems to be a good series--the first episode hooked me.

2409

Dance class in EDH today--good crowd and fun dancing. Nothing really difficult--just lots of good moving! Tomorrow I have a Trager session and FO dance class--back to back. It went well last time--don't see why it shouldn't this round.

I stopped on the way home--and picked up a deli sandwich--downed the whole thing and now I'm feeling groggy. I had my latte around lunch time--so I'm not feeling any caffeine effects now.

Called the number that has been bombarding my telephone with some kind of robo-calling--they were calling a couple of times each day. I finally got someone--and he said that he had dropped me from the list. I also called the paper again--and asked that MD's newspaper be delivered to the door. They had not done so this morning--just like yesterday. We shall see if they manage to start doing it in the morning--if not, then more calls.

January is hurtling to an end--with February waiting in the wings. Going to be a short but busy month--birthdays, prep for birth--and whatever weather the weather will bring. Plus an extra day--2/29/16!

2410

Dancing today--and I feel great right now. I feel clear and grounded--while dancing I was more foggy but things cleared as I made my way home from class. I ate quite a lot today--just finished off an ice cream sandwich, that and some orange slices. I've been craving those orange slices--shaped like a slice of tangerine, flavored with orange, sugar coated, and made of gelatin. I get them at the dollar store--11 ounces of delight!

Made appointments to see my PCP and the neurologist--need to check in with them and see if any tweaking is required. Not much to report from my side--but it's better to have checked and not get surprised.

The instructor for the Tuesday class is shortening the class--which will make it better. She gets kind of spacey during the last half-hour--when she goes for 2.5 hours. It shortens my time in the class--but that feels right for me. I get tired towards the last half hour now--it felt good to end early like we did today.

Tomorrow's class is 2+ hours long--but it's not complex and is always joyful.

According to my FitBit, I slept almost a solid 6 hours last night--but that was it. Napped a short spell after lunch--but not long enough to qualify as sleep.

MD mentioned that my ex is bringing her latest boy friend by to meet her--tomorrow! I think I'll not get tangled in that web.

2411

Feeling buzzed out despite the adequate amount of sleep last night--FitBit shows me getting nearly 8 hours. Awoke fuzzy--and remained so during the PD support group session. I couldn't prompt myself to break loose--and ended up sitting still again throughout the session.

Went to lunch at BBQ place--had a heavy dish of meatballs and penne with garlic bread. Took my medications around 2pm--and went for a latte around 3:15 or so. Still haven't eluded the fog--despite the food, rest and latte. I guess nothing does it like dancing--which I will be doing tomorrow and the rest of the week!

I dreamed something about a project--my plans for a certain design were being cannibalized to make another device. I was having disagreements with the design team that were lifting my design--they were trying to wave me off as being attached to what I had done. That I was not thinking rationally about the solution--but was fixed on what I had done and trying to not have it be changed. It was a frustrating dream--a sense of being caught up in another's movements and not able to stop the action.

A, MD's caregiver, returned today--MD is happy! A is still recovering from her falls--she showed me the huge scar on her upper right arm where they repaired the damage. She's recovering well--and quickly.

2412

Last night's guests have slept and gone--rather they slept poorly and are gone. They had an air mattress malfunction--and they got cold. It wasn't all that cool last night--but it's possible they didn't have enough blankets.

My daughter and her mate got a roomful of baby stuff--an amazing assortment of "things" for a newborn. My FitBit said I got over 10 hours of sleep last night--I was rather tired but thought my several bathroom breaks might have chopped up my sleep time. Instead, the plots show me going awake for very brief times--and falling right back to sleep.

Had a large breakfast--cinnamon roll brioche, eggs, turkey sausage. Got my daily latte--and had apples and tapioca for dinner. Didn't make into the gym today--or go for a walk. Just felt like hibernating--so I did.

PD Folsom support group in the morrow--looking forward to attending. Seems like a long time since we met last--it was last year, late in December. Got a note from the Tuesday dance instructor--that Tuesday class is being shortened. Not a bad idea--the class size has been really small for the later sessions. I usually get fairly tired and buzzed out during what is now the last session--will be good to just shorten the session and not have to fight the traffic as much going home. We shall see--by the sea!

2413

Baby shower day--both literally and otherwise. Daughter got a ton of gifts at the shower--the new kid will be well cared for as soon as he emerges. I awoke really early--after a relatively short sleep of 4.5 hours. I ended up not going back to sleep--instead created MD's word list for the week. Went in occasionally torrential rain to print off the list--and grab a lunch at the Indian Oven. Also slipped in for a haircut--a really short one this time.

Grabbed a latte and an almond croissant for a snack--and had an apple, tapioca, and juice for dinner.

Daughter just showed up with two friends who will stay the night--unexpected guests! Heater is set too high--the place is stifling but will taper off as the night progresses.

Didn't do anything physical today--have to get to the gym in the morrow though, and on Monday.

I'm feeling logy and ready to hit the bed--although it is still quite early. Will take my evening medications--and see if I might watch some more of Foyle's War (new episodes). The add-ons have been quite entertaining--with the focus on the intelligence community instead of police work. Sam, Foyle's sidekick, is more annoying than she was in the early pieces--but it helps move the subplots along.

Well, time for the meds--and then heading to bed!

2414

Rainy Friday--water, water everywhere. Dancing in the rain--dance class was good. Now, there's a 3-day break--unless I want to head up to Rescue in the morrow. Probably not--but there is that option.

Slept solid but not as long last night--broke my pattern of doing over 6 hours. Read an article about peppers and their effects on endorphins and serotonin--how peppers help boost these two elements in the body. Eat spicy--and stay dicey! May do Indian food in the morrow--and see how it effects my system and symptoms.

It's Friday and I've got the five AWAD words to list for MD--just have to prepare them for printing and make copies in the morrow.

Also in the morrow is my daughter's baby shower--a flood of gifts for the coming grandkid.

I'm heading to bed early tonight--about the same time as last night. I slept two hours before midnight lat night--which put the FitBit data onto Thursday's log. The switchover at midnight make the logs somewhat jumbled--but it's all there and can be unraveled.

So, it's off to dreamy land I go--with a knick, knack, paddy wrack, and away I go.

2415

Took the rental car back this morning--truck is running smoothly. Plumbers came by and tweaked MD's toilet--it was leaking water where the seal was replaced when the new flooring was installed. Went to dance class in the afternoon--good class although I was starting to fade near the end. Feet and brains disconnect after a certain amount of exercise--I couldn't get my feet to move where the steps said to go. But I came away feeling good--and craving a pizza. I picked up one from Del's--and ate most of it for dinner. It was great--MD ate a couple of slices.

This month has rocketed by--21 daze and counting already. I slept a solid 7 hours last night in one stretch--and tacked on a couple more hours after waking early in the day. The FitBit images have helped me either not get up during the night--or if I do get up, to get back to sleep quickly. Over the past few nights that I've slept longer, I've gone to bed earlier--around 10:30 or so. Staying up later isn't helpful--going to bed earlier seems to be part of the equation.

Friday dance class tomorrow--and then a 3-day weekend. I'll try and do some walking--if the weather is good. Else, I'll do the gym--anything to keep moving.

Daughter has a baby shower this weekend--she will probably be overloaded with gifts from her spouse's side of the family. Celebration time--welcoming the child into the world!

2416

Got about 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep last night--plus a couple of fragments as well. Felt so good to wake up and find out that sleep had occurred--real sleep! I attribute it to Fit Bit--and its images and on-the-fly data elements. I still felt foggy a lot today--but dance class went well.

Truck seems to be healed--it's running as good as it ever did and possibly better. I used the rental to get to EDH class--but I drove the truck a couple of times around the area. Nothing seemed to be wrong now--the last intervention appears to have fixed the problems. I'll return the rental car tomorrow--and be happy to see it go.

I'm somewhat droopy right now--it's still early to go to bed but I may do so anyway. I can read some--and then slip away to dream land.

MD found out that her caregiver, A, will be out for about a week or so--she's sort of lost without that touchstone. She keeps busy--doing a lot of simple chores. Her passion is the kitchen dishes--putting them in the dishwasher and taking them out. An endless ritual--but it keeps her moving to some degree.

I'm feeling blitzed and ready for bed--guess I'll flow that way!

2417

Truck is back on its wheels--the problem was minor and related to the last repair job. It was related to the fixes that were made--but that came undone, somehow, in the few days I drove the vehicle. Anyway, it appears that the problems have been resolved--and it's running again.

I've kept the rental for a few days--while I check out the truck and to make sure I get to the more remote classes while things are being tested. Driving rentals are a complete other trip--so many gadgets and buttons on the dashboards. I like my simple truck--and I like it's limited features. Here's hoping it holds together--and gives me another 13 years of service.

I went grocery shopping for MD when I got home from class today--what a trip! I don't know where everything is shelved in the store--so I got a complete tour as I filled out her orders. Why is plain  white syrup in the sugar section--and not the syrup section? Things like that--who would guess? But I did it--and did a self-checkout--and bagged my items. All that after dancing for 1.5 hours beforehand--I felt really tired as the class progressed but I recovered after shopping and eating some dinner.

The daze descends--calendars are unravelling too quickly. The night comes soon--the rains keep falling. I sleep--and dream! I dream--and sleep!

2418

MLK day--and you wouldn't know it. Everything is doing Monday as is--only the mail is not happening.

I rented a car this morning--and got my truck towed to the repair shop. No word yet regarding what is wrong--but the rental car gives me enough mobility to keep rolling. The rental car is a puzzle regarding how it all works--but I managed to figure out enough to do a few things.

Had lunch at the BBQ place--a huge turkey/bacon/avocado sandwich with fries. Had a latte later in the day--and will do tapioca and apple for dinner.

Feeling low energy and sleepy--but also sort of wired as well. I think I had a weepy, creepy dream last night--or the night before. Not clear which--just recall the heaviness I felt. Daze of rime and woes--or some such blather.

As I fell asleep last night/this morning--I tried remembering where I put the title to the truck. I found it in one of the unpacked boxes that populate my life--stuff I humped two years ago to this location and have not yet inventoried or purged. I'm actually amazed that I found it--buried as it was in one of the many boxes. Order into madness--madness with no order. My life in cameo--or some other miniature device!

2419

Day with two big events--a fun dance where I moved for 2.5 hours and danced every dance, and a not so fun event where my truck died once again! I came away from dancing feeling great--only to have my truck stop running on the way home.

I made it home--but will have to have my truck towed to the garage tomorrow. Hopefully, the problem is related to the work that was just done on the vehicle--which means that it won't cost me anything since the garage will have to repair what they just repaired.

I can't see putting any more money in the vehicle--I'll be better off getting a replacement.

So I will spend MLK day dealing with the vehicle--some holiday!

2420

Saturn's Day--nothing of consequence took place. At least nothing in my purview that is--just awoke early way before the birds. Made it out, finally, to get breakfast (sandwich and latte)--and print out MD's word list. My ex had dropped by and took MD to brunch--then she headed back home. I went back out after a short nap (3 to 4 or so)--went to Panera's for another sandwich. Had a tapioca for dinner--nothing more except a few pieces of candy.

Watched a couple of the CBS shows that restarted this week--nothing startling there. Dance tomorrow--which I'm looking forward to. May be a smaller crowd--weather and other dance in SS could affect the turnout.

It's not all that late yet--but I'm drowsy and feeling droopy. Last night's sleep was lengthy--but fragmented. I got 8 or so hours of sleep--but in pieces.

Dreamtime coming fast--time to sign off for another night, until the light!

2421

Fourth day dancing--and it went well. My feet sometimes do their own thing--but for the most part they do the dancing deed. One day of rest and then a dance on Sunday--a chance to move for about 2.5 hours! My FitBit will be happy--my step count should be a record.

DD showed up when I got home from class--I didn't know anyone was dropping by. I was almost dozing off--when I heard a man's voice. It sounded like DD--but I wasn't sure who it was and what they were doing. He had dropped by to take MD to dinner--before he turned around and headed back to wherever he had come from.

It's early yet tonight--but I'm starting to nod some. I fell asleep early last night--and got a good slug of sleep before having to make a bathroom visit. I got up once in the middle of that sleep period--but fell right back to sleep (according to FitBit) when I returned to the bed.

Ate well today--quiche, latte, an almond croissant, Fusion energy drink, 3 oz of lox. I'm getting into patterns of making sure I'm fueled for the classes--and getting enough caffeine. It's the weekend--and time for my weekly AWAD list for MD. Will print it out tomorrow--along with a discount coupon for the Indian Cafe.

Watching the wind up (or down) of the Following episodes--they are getting more intense, if that is possible. It's one of those dramas where you say they won't do that--and they do it, only worse than expected.

2422

Well I didn't win the PB lottery--but strangely enough, the three states with the winning tickets are the three where I've lived (FL, TN, CA)! That should be worth some prize--but it isn't.

I stayed up late last night--watching episodes of the Following. Dark show--but I can't seem to stop watching.

Had a massage today--which was really wonderful! Went to dance class afterward--and felt loose and great while dancing! I'm tired now--letdown from the intense afternoon events. My sleep blocks are getting longer--FitBit gives me images of what my sleep patterns are and how I might alter things.

Dance class tomorrow--looks like a good roster of dances. Plus there's a dance on Sunday--looks like I'm back in sync with dancing and moving regularly.

I'm starting to fade a bit now--and it's still quite early. Will view one more episode of Following--and retire early. 

2423

The EDH dance class went well today--despite my feelings just prior to the class. I was feeling like it was too much effort to go to the class--rain was during from the skies. I was feeling logy and heavy--a feeling that dissipated as the class progressed. We did some demo dancing for the daycare seniors--and even though I was tired it still went well.

According to my FitBit, I slept long and hard last night--something on the order of 10 hours of sleep. There was a spot where I had got up and used the toilet--and went back to sleep. The awake break was noted on the sleep display--but the overall sleep block was treated as continuous. Clever, clever--FitBit!

Tomorrow will be a full period--up for breakfast, massage over the lunch time, and dance class in the afternoon. Will be interested in how I fare with all of this activity.

It's almost dinner time--I grabbed a sandwich on the way home from dance class. I was feeling like I needed some fuel after the class--so I ate half of the sandwich when I got home. I may save the other half for tomorrow's breakfast--or not. Will see how I feel when dinner time arrives--may just snack on apple and tapioca.

Almost time for the PowerBall drawing--the grand prize is now about 1.5 Billion or higher. Good luck to everyone--and good luck to me as well!

2424

Dance class (and day) went well--I was a bit achy from the gym work but overall I felt good. There was a new couple in the class, M&G--he has PD and shows a lot of the symptoms. But he was out there on the floor--doing what he could do. Can't ask for more than that--or maybe you can!

I ate well today--soufflé for breakfast with a smoothie, a bun and latte for lunch, chicken and noodles for dinner. Made the difference in my energy levels--I felt good and clear for most of the day and into the evening. I slipped in a nap between breakfast and lunch--it was short but sweet.

I slept well last night--even though I fell asleep early. I awoke fairly early and didn't get back to sleep--but overall I slept good.

It's about time for my evening medications--I usually feel more settled a little after taking them.

Rain predicted over the next few days--also slightly warmer weather. It looked like a spring day until the clouds moved in--and started playing hide-and-seek with the sun.

Tomorrow's dance is in EDH--and we will probably do a demo for the seniors. We haven't danced for them since last year--the holidaze broke the rhythm we had going. But it's always a good feeling when we do a demo--it rounds out the focus for me in some way.

2425

PowerBall goes to $1.4 Billion--and I quick-picked what could be a winning set of numbers. There were several people in line to get their tickets--not a mad rush yet but it probably will be. That's the first PB ticket I've bought in a long time--I didn't even realize that the game had been altered. I used one of the ticket machines--one where you put in your money and it spits out your tickets. I figured what the heck--might as well join the herd in the probable stampede. There's most likely one chance in a bazillion that only one person will hold the winning numbers--but I could be that person. Here's to my lucky day, 01/13/16--may the lottery gods smile upon me, torrentially!

Did my third day at the gym this afternoon--lots of people there. More people than I've ever seen at the place--some kind of New Year phenomena no doubt. I felt quite drowsy after the workout--picked up a latte and I'm starting to unfuzz. A SB's grande green tea latte contains about the same mount of caffeine as 4 cups of brewed coffee--more than I realized. But it's been clear to me that my latte bridge has been necessary to make it through the day--and recently I've felt the need to drink one earlier in the day instead of late in the afternoon.

It warmed up today--temperature hit in the low 60s. Spring time--or so if felt.

I went to sleep around 2am last night--I got mesmerized by the new episodes of The Following. It's an intense, dark series--but one that blasts along much like 24. The bad people in The Following are really evil and perverse--and continually do the unthinkable.

Dance classes restart tomorrow--four classes on the next four days with a dance on Sunday. Plus I have a Trager session on Thursday--which I'm eager to experience.

2426

Springtime on Sunday--or so it seems. Bright sunshine and warmer climes--at least for a few hours!

I didn't get to sleep until around midnight--but I felt clear and energized. The grandkid slept like a log after my ex put her down--I just watched some last episodes of Murdoch while I waited to be relieved from baby sitting duty.

I slept in this morning--and went out for Indian food around noon. I'm letting my meal settle and then will head for the gym--and a stop by SB's for a latte. A and her entourage dropped by to help MD run a few errands--probably something that could have been handled by one of us but MD has her preferences.

A is doing well--given that she had surgery in the past week. They do put a rod and plate in her shoulder--to repair the damage she sustained when she fell, twice, in freak accidents. She seemed a bit more hyper than usual--but seems to be healing well.

Well, it's nearly gym time--so I will gather up my energies and make my trek.

2427

Saturday with no dancing--but did get to the gym. Turned out the ex arrived today to sit with the grandkid--and that situation dictated what the day became. In fact, I'm getting ready to become the caretaker as the kid goes to bed--so the ex can get back home. It's my bedtime too--but that will have to wait until the kid's mother gets home.

I ate a huge lunch--and that helped push me out of the fog I seemed to be in when I awoke. That and an afternoon latte plus a warm muffin--helped me weather the afternoon without getting a nap.  I feel pretty steady right now--but I have to weather the next three hours.

Getting the grandkid to bed is a challenge--her mother has been trying to establish a regime that breaks up some of the habits she has established that are not conducive to her getting enough rest, sleep, and so forth. I have not been part of that effort except occasionally (like tonight)--so it's challenging for me to step in and get her to do what is needed to maintain her program.

The gym helped me bridge the gap produced with having no dancing today--I'll make sure and get there again tomorrow and Monday. Have to keep moving--the only way to go!

2428

Fourth day of dancing--and it was joyous. I felt good and smooth--and we went through some challenging dances that felt easy and doable. It was not a big class--but everyone were dancing well despite the challenges.

I previewed the dances that the instructor sent out to everyone--and that helped make the class less stressful. By reviewing, even the newest dances seemed less complex--I felt like I got the structure of the dances even though I might not do them exactly as choreographed.

BS showed up at the last three classes--she is good to be around. I feel comfortable in her presence--comfortable and at ease. Like there's nothing she expects--she is just present.

So that makes four days in a row of dancing--much better than the holidaze periods with no dancing or rhythmic moving! Have to do something over the next three days--exercise, review dances, walk, or such. Don't want to lose the ground that I've made and noticed this week--anything but that.

Took a short nap today after breakfast--but it was only about 30 minutes. So now, as early as it is, I do feel like I could nod off--but I'll resist and watch some more of Murdoch. I'm almost at the end of the published episodes--don't know if more are being released. I thought I saw a spoiler indicating that Dr. Ogden dies--hope not; hope it's a plot twist.

For some reason, I feel cold even though the temperatures are higher than they've been--it's around the mid 40s both day and night. I set the heater to kick in more--but I still feel as if my hands are chilly.

2429

PD support group in OV this morning--I wanted to stay in bed but got up and went. It was small--but nice! We met two of the people who live at the facility--and have been diagnosed with PD. They both seem quite frail--and there may be others that live there.

I ate some before going--and stopped on the way back for a latte and sandwich. Came home and napped a bit before heading for dance class. Feeling wobbly--like I seem to feel before heading out to any of the classes. Will see, again, if class trumps wobbliness.

No change in fortune on the SBGL game front--keep getting duplicate game pieces that I have already. The prize-winning pieces are being shy--except for the couple or more that have won already.

Sept fairly well last night--and dreamed a lot. Only have vague memories of contents--but I recall that they were detailed and seemingly long.

Well, it's about time to migrate to the dance floor--and see if the dancing overcomes the lethargy. No reason that it should not do so--so will dance away the fuzziness and fog. Daze without end--endings without daze!

2430

Second day of dance--and it went well. I came away feeling better than I started--still some interaction with the cold and rain but doing well. Two hours of dancing was about all I could do--I was plenty tired by the time we called a halt. It was an easy class in terms of the dances covered--but I don't need any challenges right now. Tomorrow will be a more challenging round of dances--but also a shorter class as it will be on Friday.

I'm tired now--no naps today. Just realized that there is a full day tomorrow--PD support meeting in the morning, lunch, and afternoon class--a full day. A, MD's caregiver, had her arm operated on--from the two accidents she had over the holidays. MD may need some help if A is not available this week (and the next)--that is if she can be convinced that she needs some assistance. She and A are quite close--and it may be difficult for MD to let anyone else do what is needed.

My medications seem to be wearing off quicker than in the past (the past 8 years)--I'm encountering periods during the day when I notice that symptoms are more noticeable. I'll be curious to see if resuming dancing helps lengthen my medication times--or it the shift in effectiveness is more of a permanent change in how things have been working.

I didn't eat enough today--just had a sandwich/latte at lunch and an apple/lox/tapioca for dinner. I need to have both a good breakfast and lunch--plus a smaller meal at dinner. A blender breakfast appears to be the way for me to go--I've been resisting doing so but need to make sure I have enough fuel to make it through the dance classes. I just noted that I could be using my FitBit to help bring what I'm eating into consciousness--like it has done with my sleep.

2431

Dancing day--and the movement is great. I was logy and heavy--but it felt better to be moving and getting back to the old rhythms. The last two weeks have been an eye opener--I saw how much I regressed while only stopping dance activity for a couple of weeks. Not something I want to repeat--have to find activities that bridge such gaps.

I slept well last night--I'm starting to sleep longer stretches. I had a detailed dream--about being with a group of people doing projects. For some reason, I'd been overlooked in the last set of work assignments--I was relegated to doing menial tasks, make work to just fill my time. I was disappointed--and said as much to my manager. He seemed to wave it away as something that was temporary--he didn't treat it as a serious problem.

Today's dance class was fuller than normal--start of a new session tends to bring in new people. The Tuesday class is still somewhat of a problem--it's the furthest from my house and it doesn't have that many people who come for just the last part. We end up with only 4 to 6 people in the last hour--not an exciting number of attendees.

My CBS shows return to being broadcast this week--it will be good to have some of them back online.

2432

I slept well last night--even though I got upon to go to the loo. The event showed up as an awake record in my FitBit file--just a minute or so showing me awake. Overall, I've been sleeping better since I've started monitoring my patterns--via FitBit.

Dance classes resume in the morrow--I've been jittery all day from the cold and dealing with a plugged toilet. Hopefully dance will help put me back on track--and help smooth out my symptoms. I had a hearty lunch (very late breakfast) at the BBQ place--a rich beef stew with salad and garlic bread.

I spent some time putting my calendar together for January--there are many ways to enter repeating events in an e-calendar. I think I managed to do it incorrectly a dozen ways--before I mastered how the application works. But January is almost together--with many days of dancing appearing in the various days.

It's rained some today--with more promised over the next few days. Makes for warmer weather--tonight looks like it will be the same as today's readings. Beats cold winds--any day!

I have a number of emails that came in over the holidaze--which I intend to reply to this week. Dancing and emails--emails and dancing! Welcome to the new year--and all that it will bring!

2433

One more day and dancing resumes--and I will be up for that! Days are too long--especially when there's nothing but hours going by. According to FitBit I slept for 10 hours last night and today--and I think that may be correct. I didn't nap any today--but I zoned out playing games on my phone. Now, as early as it still is--I'm drowsy and wanting to drop down as soon as possible.

I ate a lot today--and still want to nibble on snacks.

I just realized that I didn't take my medication this evening--and I should do so soon.

So will sign off for tonight--and dream of seeing the meteor showers.

2434

Day 2 of 2016--and nothing's new! Daze without ends--weaves, warps and blends.

I had lunch at the Indian place--tasty, savory dishes. Mildly spiced and a rich set of flavors--I ate and feasted upon the many choices of vegetables, meats, and grains. Awaiting for my medication to absorb--then will journey out to SBs and my afternoon latte.

I dreamed last night that I was in a house with several people I knew--at one point I went into my bedroom. When I entered, I saw someone crawling in through the window--it was a burglar or worse. I let out a loud shout--a resounding "HEY" that rose from my diaphragm and filled the room. I realized a few moments later that I had actually shouted out that exclamation--I sat up in the bed. I'm not sure that anyone heard me--but they could have done so. My shout was loud--but of short duration.

The cold weather persists--it's staying around the mid 40s during the day. Makes it difficult to adjust the heating system--my hands and feet get cold before the house gets warmed by each heating episode.

Well, it's about time for a SBs run--something to lift the energies and warm the digits.

And then--another episode of Murdoch's Mysteries!

2435

Welcome to the new year--brought in with a bang. The neighbors set off fireworks last night--sounded like mortar rounds slamming into the house. MD woke up and was wondering what all the hammering was about--she didn't connect the noise with the celebration.

Its been a cold welcome to the newest of years--temperatures have been in the 30s last night and into the day. The heater has been working almost around the clock now for several days--this month's bill will be nasty.

Will pull together MD's word list for the week--it is an odd set of words. Will print them off tomorrow--I should look into getting a printer to replace my defunct home unit. It has never worked since I moved here--it didn't weather the journey. But using the copy shop is not all that expensive--and the print quality is the best.

1/1/16: How will it fare--what will it reveal?

My FitBit gets fooled by my sitting and using the phone or computer--It thinks I'm asleep during those periods. Once the fireworks were done last night--I nodded off for nearly 6 hours. I added a couple more hours this morning--plus as few spurious records when I was on the phone/computer.

Well onward and upward into the new year--and a giant leap forward without trauma.