2376

Happy Leap Year Day--will not be around again for 4 years. So far the new grandchild has not used this day as his launch point--probably for the best.

Did the dental thing today--and discovered that my dental insurance is better than I thought. The new policy is cheaper than the old--and covers more. Now that's an advertisement for OB-Care--despite what the critics maintain. Also set up appointments to get some dental work done that needs doing--will happen later in March.

I talked with the neurologist's office--they can't schedule me in until May, but put me on a wait list. I came away from today's hygiene feeling normal/good--wonder is my teeth are causing me some of the problems I seem to be having? I had a late lunch--BBQ place special (meat loaf, veggies, mashed potatoes). It was very good--and went down smoothly leaving me feeling fed and well.

Dance class tomorrow at RC facility--will be nice to move after not doing much for past two days.

Need to put Plan B activity on my to do list--I was reminded of it when I met my new dentist, Dr. Shah. She is from India--it felt good to have her do my exam and treatment decisions. We talked about my introduction to Indian dentistry when I visited that country--the man in the park with his cart and line of people sitting on the ground.

Doc Milton got a bit better--once he was through with the birth of his son. Still lost some of it's edge--but enjoyed the two I watched tonight.

2377

Almost Leap Day--and my FitBit battery is running low. Not that that has anything to do with anything--it was a quiet day and people around me are getting well, thank goodness. As planned, I ate a big lunch at the Indian buffet--spicy foods and piquant flavors. Got a SB's new frap flavor--and picked up some more reward stars. Daughter made slice chili for dinner--and some corn bread. Very good--and I did my laundry just after dinner, as if that made any difference in the world.

Now, I'm sleepy--but ready for a dental hygiene in the morning. A hygiene and an exam--I already dread the bad news (I've not been 100% on task over the past 3+ months--and I expect to hear about that tomorrow).

Watched a few episodes of Doc Martin--it's starting to wear thin as some of the characters disappear (via new jobs, death, and other rationales). The storylines are starting to have to reach for results--while the early episodes were more natural and easily believed. I see that House of Cards is back with a new season--that will be good, I think.

Nodding off a bit--time to hang it up and enter the day that won't happen again for another four years. Happy Leap Year 2016--thanx for the extra day!

2378

MD's 99th B-day acknowledgement is drifting to a close--she got a few gifts, some festive foods, some gathering of the clan, and such. But now the party is over--and she's working on her 100th!

My ex and her new man friend spearheaded cooking up a brunch--and then we disbanded and went our ways. I headed to the gym--put together an hour of workout which felt great. I came back home and the party people were gone--I grabbed some sleep.

The pregnant daughter, her daughter, and her mate all have been felled by something--probably a cold or flu from the people who were at the overnight. I get a little leery about eating stuff that may have been subjected to whatever they are fighting--I keep to my own food items and things I buy that are unlikely to be contaminated. I have enough issues--don't need any more.

Today seems like Sunday--but it's not. Tomorrow is--and I can catch up on some sleep and prep for the coming week's adventures. There will be dental, dancing, dermal work--and other adventures perhaps.

I filed my tax returns today--or rather the TurboTax robots did that for me. My to-do list gets smaller--and it also keeps growing. To-do lists--uber alles! Time to fold the tent--I've paid the rent!

2379

Neurologist can't give me an appointment until end of May--their online system failed to notice my request for a session. I had to call the office--and they put me on wait while telling me how great the online system was!

But I made a list (and have been checking it twice)--of things I need to get done today and onward. The Trager/lymph session let me sleep soundly last night--and made me feel alert and active today. Did well at dance class--although I forgot to take my midday dose of medications. I came away from dance class feeling a bit woozy--and I was hungry. Picked up a Panera's sandwich--and a book/gift for MD. Tomorrow she'll be 99--I got her a book on the Roosevelt's!

Had the other half of my late lunch sandwich for dinner--Frontera Chicken Panini (very good).

Tomorrow is MD's birthday--there's a brunch noted on the calendar but I have no idea what's planned. All will materialize when I awake--I suppose.

I plan on having a meal at the Indian place on Sunday--looking for those spices and flavors! Confirmed a dental session for next Monday--what a way to kick off a busy week! Oh, well--I need to have the work done since my current dental state is out of control.

2380

Another sleepy/sleepless day--Breakfast (late), massage (Trager), SB's new smoky butterscotch Frap, dance class, light dinner and more(I think).

Massage felt good--she brought me out of orbit and down to the table. She did a lot of work with my lymph system--which left me relaxed but ready for sleep. Instead of sleep, I danced--and now am groggy but starting to focus more.

Have a dance class tomorrow--and have several items on my to-do list that need handling. I seem to not be hitting on all cylinders--or something. I'm ingesting a bit more caffeine--which feels right since it seems to level me out. Food as well--although the practitioner notes that I had lumpy spots in my left side (large intestine). I've not been having easy bowel movements--and times between movements have been getting longer. I'm drinking prune juice daily--which has helped but not cured.

Her drainage work has triggered my bladder--I've had to pee a lot today!

I slept a solid 6+ hours last night--all in a stretch. My FitBit continues its monitoring and reporting--although I do have some issues with how it has to be cajoled into syncing easily. I've figured out a workaround--but I know it's not supposed to update like I do it.

My daughter, the grandkid, and BH are all down with something--hopefully they are now on the mend and they can get settled around the upcoming birthing of the newest member of their family!

2381

It's late--and I'm sleepy! Not much to say tonight--daughter is getting close to delivery time. She and grandkid are fighting off some illness--leftover from the party a few days ago.  Dancing today was rough--I was achy and stiff from yesterday's session.

Tomorrow is busy--Trager and dance class will consume most of the afternoon. Need to go to bed tonight--and get ready for the morrow.

Let the sweet dreams roll--let the stillness begin.

2382

Back to dancing for the next 4 days--rebalance and restore. I was somewhat clumsy today--but it still felt right to be moving and gliding. I have to start ignoring the teacher's comments re my feet patterns--she has a point but it's distracting to hear her make her comments. The Tuesday class continues to be well attended--no particular reasons why. Perhaps because it is a beginner's level--the people in the first hour are just learning and bail out when the dances get more complex.

I slept well and long last night--despite getting up one or two times (how many I don't really know). I awoke fairly early--but took my medications and went right back to sleep (until MD's caregiver arrived with her cheery good morning greetings).

I seem to recall a dream--in which I was with my sisters. We were still children in the dream--but I don't remember details. It was like some event and pulled us together--and were living in a house that had been obtained so we could be together.

At the PD support meeting yesterday, one of the people had copied info on a book about the brain--and how it can help heal itself. The one example that she excerpted was about a man who has moderated his PD symptoms with intense exercise. It was intriguing what he's accomplished--and made me think about my sort of haphazard approach that I've taken. The main thing he did was start out slow--and build up higher. more intense, levels without injuring himself. I may get the book--will see if it's in the library.

Tomorrow is class in EDH--looking forward to it.

2383

PD support group meeting this morning--was informative but I got antsy toward the end. I didn't eat anything before going there--and I was near the end of my medication cycle as the meeting ended. I went to the BBQ place on the way home--had a half roasted chicken with fries. Carbs and protein--both were needed.

I ran errands a couple of times--to get door keys made for everyone. No one, but me, has as a full set of keys to the main part of the house--the daughter's place has a doorway that I have no key for. All in all, there are a huge number of keys for this place--and MD noticed yesterday that she had misplaced her set.

I had a green tea Frap today--which seemed like a good choice since the outdoor's temperature was balmy for most of the day. I read that SB's is changing its reward triggers--I'll have to pay a bit more to get enough reward stars needed to get freebies. For me, since I go everyday, it will not mean much--for people who only get a cup of coffee, they'll have to make more visits to get free items. We now get one star per visit (12 stars)--new system will give 2 stars for every $1 spent, requiring 125 stars for a freebie. This stops people from gaming the system--where they have the barista ring up each item separately which maximizes the number of visits. Don't know when they start the new system--but I guess soon since it's been announced.

Tuesday dance class tomorrow--haven't danced in last three days. Will be good to get back in the groove--PD support people are nearly all doing much more exercise than they were when they first joined. Good for them--good for me!

2384

The party's (slumber) over--and all the little 7-year olds are awake and gone. Turned out that only two stayed all night--but that was still plenty of challenge for my daughter. There were another four kids who came just for the party--seven 7-year olds can make more noise than can be imagined.

They all got on the trampoline--which was a sight to behold. Somehow they managed to not cause and major damage--as they flailed themselves up and down and all around. The grandkid's "plan" for the event actually worked as designed--she had each activity scoped out and led the group through it all. I would never had guessed that what she proposed would work--but it did, almost exactly. She's going to get a job in management someday--or be the CEO of her own enterprise.

I ended up not going to SS to dance today--I just wanted to set quiet, be still, and get clear from the chaos of the past day (and week). I would have liked to dance--but I think R&R was a better choice.

Next week is a busy time--dance classes, Treger work, and other events. I think I have my taxes done and ready for filing--one item dealing with medical insurance being the only question where TurboTax's handholding gets a bit vague. But my refunds are not big enough to warrant much agonizing--better to finish and file, and be done with everything early.

PD Folsom support group tomorrow--looking forward to being there. Need to check on my next appointment with the neurologist--haven't heard back regarding my online request for a visit. The online medical systems are voluminous--but not always correct or able to handle nuances.

2385

Feeling slow today--slow and heavy. I would have been happy just sleeping all day--but the grandkid's B-day/overnight is happening soon. No sleep for the oldies--we'll just have to be with it until the party is over.

I'm also feeling antsy as well--slow and heavy, antsy and jittery. I also ate something that is causing me to empty my tract--perhaps the lox I had or a combination of chicken and turkey sandwiches along with yogurt and tapioca. Also maybe the apples I consume--too many variables.

I just had my daily latte injection--and I'm starting to wake up a little. I had a moderate breakfast--egg, waffle, sausage link, strip of bacon, and OJ.

Went to the print shop and dumped MD's weekly AWAD word list--this week's list contained words that had been created by mistake. Words are megrim, messuage, posthumous, lutestring, and frontispiece--words for the wise, perhaps!

People are starting to stir--still nearly an hour until the festivities begin. All grows quiet for now--quiet and still!

2386

Today's dance class went more smoothly than I thought it would--my body was tight and heavy after yesterday's class, but all was better today. Of course, today's class was in the same room as the beginner's class (like the previous session)--and the conflicting noise and different music made for a painful listening situation. It was challenging to hear the instructions--and the beat of the music.

I ate quite a bit today--I was feeling hungry and like I wasn't getting enough fuel to stoke the engines. I had a latte, breakfast sandwich, a turkey sandwich, a yogurt, and some orange slices and chocolate berry candy. I really need to amp up a program for mornings using the bullet mixer--a liquid, clean energy start for the day.

The grandkid's slumber party starts tomorrow afternoon--the grandkid is amped and ready to do it. She has a plan for all that they are going to do--from the time they hit the house (3pm) until they go to bed (??). It will be an adventure--a memorable day on the calendar. I wonder how the dogs are going to fare--will be an adventure for them as well, no doubt.

I took a look at my tax return prep that I'd started--looks like I can finish it up and file. The one thing that looked like it was a problem (a 1095 B form)--is not one. So, file and get it done--one less thing to use up attention.

2387

Today, recovered some from the past week's escapades--went to dance class in FO. The man who instructs had a moment of low blood sugar level--he almost fell and passed out. He made it to a chair where he downed some energy bars--and recovered enough to co-teach a few more dances. His wife, the other instructor, stepped in and had him rest and fuel up--but it made for a chaotic last half hour. He and she still had a series of evening classes to deal with--and they are teaching tomorrow's midday class. Hope he's well--and not showing symptoms of something more scary.

All is fairly quiet around the homestead--now that all of the visiting relatives have come and gone (mostly gone).

I got a call from my dental clinic--seems that I had a hygiene scheduled for next Monday. I thought my medical insurance no longer covers dental--but the clinic insists that it does. I'll go with the clinic--but had to move the session a week (to 2/29/16 Leap Day) so that I can go to PD support group next Monday.

I think I have an appointment to see the vision clinic as well--I need to contact (no pun) them and see (no pun) is that is likely.

May be a busy weekend--grandkid's slumber party, dance at SS, PD support on Monday, and so on.

Still mulling about a Plan B--have to put one in place. Not to do so will keep me in limbo--and is not something that can be done on the fly (or it can be, but I may not like the result).

2388

Smooth sailing day--for a change! Got up early (6am or so)--and me and daughter ferried KD and DD to Oakland airport (a four hour round trip)! But they made it on time--and we made a round trip without incident. I even got back in time to go to dance class--I was a bit logy from the morning's trek, but I made it through.

Had a chance to relate to daughter some of my history--as checkered as it may be. Within two hours I was able to take her through a lot of the highlights--mostly focused on jobs I've had, as varied as they have been.

I'm groggy now--and tilting toward the bed. Will sign out for now--and head to an early out, even though I'll probably awaken several times throughout the downtime.

2389

A moment of quiet and aloneness--everyone has either left or is out to lunch. The house is still for a while--until they return. By then, I should be on the road to dance class--it's Tuesday and the weekly round of dance begins. Of course the stillness is only for a few days--then the grandkid's overnight with 7 of her friends takes place over the weekend. Oh, boy--oh, joy!

I'm still spinning from the Valentine's Day events--but that is over and done with. Time to move on--or do something other than slog through the drama mud. Did make me think though--about what is my plan B, in case all this comes unravelled? I started looking on the Internet for possible options--I could be fine in a low income housing facility that served (or had access) to meals. Room and board--not rum and bored!

Could go even further--like abroad to another country like India. My SS check would go far in such an environment--of course with lots of newness and shifting having to be done. But it is a possible alternative--one that might accommodate my eventual needs (medical, financial, living, and other).

So, there are a number of plan B's possible--or plans C, D, and beyond.

First though--be here and be available as daughter births her 2nd child. This event is imminent--will happen within the next few weeks. She seems pretty calm about it all--despite the hubbub of the past week or so. Birthing first--plan B's later!

2390

Prez Day--Last nights dinner turned into a family feud. The ex's new man friend was asked questions about who he was--and he got defensive or it seems. People were trying to find out more about him--since he was so new to everyone.

I was in a funk--which isn't helped by me dealing with the assembly of a high chair. The fancy seating assembly has four or more functions--all of which impact the assembly process.

Dinner was OK--the new man friend cooked the entire meal. The whole event (and week long activities) were not well planned--MD's 99th birthday celebration, visiting relatives, daughter about to deliver her 2nd child, new man friend introduction, having me being there, kids, daughter having to deliver a paper for a class she's taking, and all else. From my perspective, the focus should be on the new birth that's about to happen--that all of the chaos, drama, event-stuffing, and so on should be minimized. But it was not--and that's what we got!

Like I said, I was in a funk--and am still so as I experience the reverbs of all that happened since last week. I'm trying to get my laundry done today--and getting some rest as people leave and things quiet down. Oh, yes! SD was taken home a day earlier than he expected--and he was upset that he was asked to leave a day sooner. Just more of the planning problems that were occasioned by what was (is) taking place--as things unwind, get cleared, and return to a regular mode.

I'll be pleased when that occurs--non perturbation is for me!

2391

Valentine's Day--and the living is queasy. Folks are jumping--and the noise level is high! Family day in every way--lots of nuance and lots of vocalization. I'm finding it difficult to stay engaged--I just want to stay in my room and let the daze go by.

My symptoms are noticeably present--I'm going to have to take a gym break this afternoon in order to get quiet.

Had a dream last night that involved a boy being wrapped in a cord--a white cord that was also some kind of drug or medication. The dream was really present as I awoke--which was early this morning. I went to bed late--and awoke a couple of times, finally awakening before 7.

I wish I had a dance class to go to today and tomorrow--have to settle on the gym.

Well, back into the fray--back into the phray. Waiting for a sunny day--hoping one will come my way! Nothing left for me to say--just amble on along the way!

Dinner creeps on in a petty pace--slower than the old slow oven. Ex's boyfriend is cooking the meal--which is a challenge what with all the chaos, no familiarity with the kitchen, and all the rest. At least nine people to feed--and only six or seven chairs. A couple of us could eat at the counter--a statement of who is the old and who is the new.

Did get to the gym--and it helped some, but I'll be happy when this cluster blip is over. Up your nose and down your spine--won't you be my valentine!

2392

House is aswarm with people--SD left a day early which is a blessing. I don't know what it would have been like if he had stayed--the two women and the child have added a number of decibels to the ambient noise levels. The grandkid will be back tomorrow--which will add another layer over it all. Had he stayed it would have added an even stranger layer to it all--and made where everyone would sleep a challenge.

Fortunately, I went to the Saturday dance class--and that has given me a bit of solidity so I can deal with the infusion of people and noise. But I'm really aware of how difficult it is for me to focus when there's so many distracting elements--along with everything else that's happening.

After dancing, I went to the printer place--and printed off MD's AWAD word list for the week. When I got back home, SD was being picked up by my ex's man-friend--adding even another layer of strangeness to the mix. He capped it off by not knowing his address--exactly where he lives. Is that a statement regarding how he views his living arrangement--a Freudian statement perhaps?

It's getting late now--and I'm so out of sync with my regime! Tomorrow is Valentine's day--a meaningless day in my book of celebrations.

Oh, yes! My ex did not take SD home because she is not feeling well--some issues with her blood pressure and other concerns. No doubt it is job related--she has a full plate at work and it's getting fuller. May her issues be resolved--may she be well!

2393

Fry Day--not the 13th but the 12th. Gravitational waves--make a sound! The sound of two black holes crashing--what if there's no one there to listen? We wait for a billion years--and listen as it moves past us, going where?

I'm feeling shaky today--shaky and breathless. I awoke very early--and didn't get to sleep until late last night/this morning. I shaved and showered--and finally got up and out for a big lunch (BBQ place--chicken Alfredo). Went for a latte after napping a while--felt good to put some caffeine in the engine.

All around here are in frozen frame mode--moving slowly, holy rolley! It's a long way to next Tuesday's dance class--3+ days or such.

Discovered another B-day in the February mix--A, MD's caregiver. Hers is on the 17th--MD had me order a hi-tech lamp. Did the online ordering thing--and it should be here early next week. They charged a lot for shipping--almost $9.00. Ordered from a place call Fresh Finds--one of way too many virtual stores.

Watched a disturbing episode of Criminal Minds--about a predator who kidnapped and held young girls captive for a decade or more. He held them so long, and put them through so much--that they forgot who they had been or who they were. One of the young women had birthed two daughters--who were hidden away in a separate place. It was a gut wrenching episode--very emotional and difficult to watch. Back to Doc Martin tonight--he ran over a patient's dog in the previous episode.

2394

Chubby Thursday--just to round out the week of events. Had a latte and breakfast sandwich--and not much else until dinner time. Finished off the half sandwich from yesterday--and that's been it despite the round of dancing this afternoon.

I went to the lab test place to get blood drawn--they had difficulty hitting a good vein. They worked with both arms--and finally called in a nurse who was adept at finding shy veins. I didn't have an appointment--but I got through the process in about an hour. I noticed on the way home that I was almost out of gas--I pulled into the first station and filled up. I was seriously worried that I would run out--before finding a station.

Dance class went smoothly--I seemed to be moving well. In addition to the latte--I had a V8 Fusion before class. That amount of stimulant seems about right for the dance activity--I'm a bit foggy at the start--but seem to clear up as the classes progress.

I picked up some SB coffee grounds for the garden--a big bag that had a lot of fluid. I managed to get it home without dumping the stuff all over the floor of my truck. About two of those bags a week should be enough to work the compost pile--just have to watch for bags that are not so full of liquids.

No dance class tomorrow--president's day! I could go to EDH for the valentine's day event--but will probably not do that. More relatives arriving over the weekend--and then? Who knows--how the garden grows!

2395

Ash Wednesday--and the meal is Chinese. SD showed up today--everyone thought he was coming tomorrow. So we had a birthday dinner of Chinese delights--which he'll finish off for breakfast in the morning.

Had a good dance class today--we did a demo for the seniors. It was a good two hours of movement--with mostly known dances.

I saw a bizarre thing on the way home--there was a guy pushing a grocery cart that had among other things a small Chihuahua on board. The guy pushed the cart into the pedestrian crossing--hurrying to get across before the light switched. As he accelerated, the dog jumped out of the cart and tumbled forward on the pavement. He continued to tumble as the cart ran over him--almost continuing to knock him forward but overtaking him and leaving him sprawled on the pavement. The guy, in one smooth action, scooped up the tumbling dog--and grabbed the cart as it sped away from him. I wish I had a video of the action--it was one of those absolutely weird but happy ending episodes.

Dance class tomorrow--with no class on Friday. I could go to the EDH Valentine's Day lunch--but probably will not do that.

It's early and I'm nodding off--spent a lot of the day on the move. Will watch one more CBS episode--and call it a night.

2396

Getting late--and I'm a bit frazzled from today's activities. Saw PCP, had a late breakfast, short nap, dance class, dinner with family, shopping, wrap gifts--and many other busy things. I cleaned the bathroom--scrubbed the tub and more. I don't know where I got the energy--but I spent a big part of the evening doing things. Now, it's late--and time to retire so I'll be rested for tomorrow's class.

So, I'm signing off shortly--weather is unseasonably warm. Good night--dream bright!

2397

Sunny Monday--almost like a Summer day. I spent the early part of the day napping--did a few things and napped some more. I went for a walk and that felt good with the bright sunshine--and came home and napped some more. Had chicken Alfredo for lunch--had a latte and almond croissant and apple/tapioca for dinner.

Have an appointment to see my PCP tomorrow--not sure what we'll discuss; I just want a check in to see if there's anything that needs attention. Dance tomorrow in RC--and regular dance classes on Wednesday (EDH) and Thursday (FO). No class on Friday--President's Day Weekend! By then the horde of visitors will have arrived--and been feted and processed. If I sound reluctant regarding all of the visitors--it's because it will be a house full of people instead of the regular peace and quiet.

According to my FitBit, I slept over 8 hours last night and today--and I feel better for having done so. Last night I managed to awaken and go to the toilet--and fall back asleep. I did this several times--so sleep didn't feel so fragmented. I dreamed a lot--but don't recall the details.

Tomorrow is another day--Gung Hay Fat Choy to all and to all a good night!

2398

Super Bowl Sunday--and the traffic was light. Everyone seemed to be huddled around whatever technology they had that bought the SB into their homes (bars, churches, pizza joints, and such)--and no one seemed to be on the road except for me and a few others.

Dance was lightly attended--only about 20 people showed up (again they were watching the SB). I danced all of the dances--not always correctly, but I kept moving. My FitBit says I traveled over 6500 steps today--most of them at the dance.

I just watched the last quarter of the SB--streamed onto my computer. Good old CBS had all bases covered with regard to watching the game--so I did my laundry as Denver put the final touches to the winning game.

The Dorito's ad with the fetus and the ultrasound is a hoot--very bizarre but a hoot.

MD was feeling punk today--my daughter fixed her a smoothie for dinner. Hopefully that has put her back on the mend--or at least cleaned out her system. She consumes a lot of sugar every day--although it doesn't seem to cause her problems. I know that if I were to eat as much as she ingests--that I would out of the game. I do eat a fair amount each day--but nowhere near what she consumes.

No dancing tomorrow--need to prep for the incoming relatives. I topped up my truck's cooling reservoir today--it's losing a small amount of coolant over a few days, but nothing that I can detect. The coolant mystery persists--but I'll keep watch and top it up as needed.

2399

Lazy day--not doing much of anything! Printed out MD's word list--from this week's AWAD words. Had a Panera soufflé--and am about to go get a latte and maybe a sandwich.  I'm not all that hungry--but I need to eat in order to keep fueled.

Bumped into people that I knew while shopping--one lady from the RC dance class and one of the baristas at the local SB's. Small world--especially when you go shopping.

I slept a lot last night/this morning--but not contiguously. Slept in fragmented episodes--but feel rested from all the sleeping that I did. Really quiet here today--MD and I are the only ones here. Daughter, grandkid and BH are out and about--marking time until the arrival of the new kid who is due at any time.

Dance tomorrow--will probably be a fair-sized crowd despite the Super Bowl overlap.

Time to down a latte--will be nice to put a warm drink away since it feels chilly today.

2400

It's both early and late--early for me to go to bed but late enough for me to be drowsy. Dance class was OK today--except that the two classes were in the same room and it was a melee. I noticed that my movement was affected by the dissonance--and the loudness (softness) of the music.

But we made it through--and I'm ready for Sunday's dance. I did a V8 Fusion before class--and a Frap afterward. That seems the better way to go--food and a jolt before class and whatever after.

But I seem to be needing more protein--meat, fish, and such. Not just carbs and fillers--or so it appears.

Could go to Saturday class in the morrow--but I won't. Save it up for Sunday--and beyond.

I'm fuzzy, drowsy, blurred out now--so am choosing to drop early. Will read a bit--and do a few visits to the loo (or two).

2401

Went to the PD support group this morning--biggest group we've ever had, I believe. The yoga lady was there and led the meeting--we did a host of yoga postures that made me feel like I was out of shape somehow. The two people who have PD and live at the facility did not attend--probably could have used a reminder.

Had a latte and a breakfast sandwich for lunch--rested some and will now have a V8 Fusion and head for dance class. The yoga lady talked with me about doing some form of CW Dance for PWP--which I would like to do but can't seem to pull together (as I've pulled stuff together in the past).

After brunch, I picked up some groceries--and did a short nap. I just took my midday medications--and will soon head for dance class. Right now, I feel sort of foggy and dull--dance class will lift that veil as the yoga lady talked about this morning. How much our thoughts and actions influence our health and immune systems--how we can alter our realities so that we minimize our illness-related symptoms and conditions. We are what we think, drink, and how we stink--everything is linked.

Today's outdoors is like a Spring day--sunny and bright, lots of light! Still a bit cool--especially at night. I'll be glad when the weather shifts into a more permanent spring mode--I need to be walking every day but the weather has to be more inviting. I'd like to peg the daily 10,000 steps on my FitBit--hoofing is grooving and keeps me moving.

The Doc Martin episodes are starting to lose their edge for me--they were more entertaining when they were new--now as I keep viewing, they are becoming a bit dull. But so is life--much the same phenomena.

2402

Regular dance instructor was ill today--substitute was woman who has stepped in before. She had to struggle with everything--steps, music, and so forth. But she is good--and pulled off a reasonably fun activity despite the problems. I drank a V8 Fusion in addition to my regular latte this morning--I think I need to do the same each day. The double bounce of caffeine seems to mellow things out--and help me maintain clarity and focus.

Truck didn't present any issues today--the antifreeze level looked to be as it was when I filled the reservoir yesterday. Will keep close check on it--and see what it does over time.

PD support group in the morning--and dance in the afternoon. The Trager person hurt her back--and had to cancel tomorrow's session.

Everyone is back from snowboarding expedition--grandkid did well on the slopes.

It's getting to be about time for me to go horizontal--will need to get up early tomorrow (like I did today) so I can leave early to go to PD group.

Lots of people traffic coming this way over the next few weeks--relatives and birthday events stirring up the place. I grow mold--I grow mold! I already wear the bottom of my trousers rolled.

2403

It was a bit of a struggle to get to dance class today--I just felt like pulling the covers over my head and staying immobile. I'm a bit bummed by the issue with the truck's cooling system--it ran out of coolant yesterday. I noticed that it was acting weird--and I bought some antifreeze and filled the reservoir. What I don't know is why it ran out of coolant--was it a fluke or something going south.

When I left for dance class--I felt buzzed out and not thinking fluidly or clearly. I felt better after class--because the class was not so stretched out and it was good to move. It's early right now--but I'm feeling like I want to crawl into bed already. I had a light dinner--apple and tapioca. I fed the dogs and fish--I'm care taking them while the daughter and family are up in Tahoe snowboarding. Obviously she is not boarding herself--but she can rest by the fireplace while the others take to the slopes.

Dance tomorrow at EDH facility--fun and light workout both cognitively and physically. Will prep me for Thursday--which is going to be a full day (support group, massage, and dancing). The next day (Friday) is the grandkid's B-day--not sure yet what is planned, but I'm sure something is going to happen.

It is almost the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year--happens on February 8, next week, and is the year of the Monkey.

2404

February comes in with the cold--cold air, cold everything! The heater kept everything comfortable last night--but the bright and shiny day isn't as warm as it looks. Tomorrow is showing a high of 49 degrees--and today already feels that way.

I awoke early--not because of the cold but because I awoke. Got 5+ hours of solid sleep last night--according to FitBit. Plus grabbed another bit of sleep after I first awoke--and then A, MD's caregiver arrived and things got going.

I grabbed a latte and croissant for breakfast--and then went shopping and ran some errands. After that jaunt, I went to the BBQ place for lunch--has salad and lasagna with enough left for dinner. Came home and napped for a short spell--until I needed to take my noontime medications. Now it's mid afternoon--and I'm still feeling cold in my hands and feet. Also feeling the urge to offload some of the liquids I've ingested--time to free the pee.

So far today, I've been feeling antsy and not able to fully focus--so what's new? Last night, after a light dinner, I seemed to even out a bit--and I watched several episodes of Doc Martin. The lightness of those stories are a welcome relief--and I notched down some as I watched them. The guy who plays the Doc is good--but frighteningly ugly and weird-looking. That fits the part well--but you have to wonder what else he's done beyond the Doc role.

Tomorrow, the afternoon is subsumed by the dance class--and this malaise gets buried by action. I welcome that relief--and look forward to the movement and motion that takes the place.