2284

100+ degrees today--and more of the same on its way! Thank goodness for AC--and that I don't have to be outside on days like today. I did go out--but only to do a few things and then back to the house with the AC going.

I'm sore today--from yesterday's jaunt to the gym. Have to go more regularly--not just pop in every now and then. I wanted to go again today--but the heat and the soreness said otherwise.

Watched the final episodes of Bloodline--not a happy ending in several ways. Both the endings of everyone's stories--and the implications of what their futures were likely to be about.

Dance class tomorrow--heat or no heat. It will be in the EDH senior center--which has moderate AC and lots of fans. Hopefully, I'll be less stiff by then--and can get some smooth movement going.

Had lunch at the BBQ place today--fries and polish sausage sandwich. Was enough for lunch and dinner--plus had an almond croissant and a green tea Frap for breakfast. So, I'm fueled and fed--ready for some dreams. Plus the Frap is supposed to kick an extra 20 reward stars into the pot--up to a maximum of three Fraps (60 stars) over the next few days.

Unlike Panera's, SB's has figured out how keep customers engaged with rewards--online and off.

2285

Memorial Day--perhaps! I can't remember if it's today--or a designated day. Slept in this morning--and made it out for a breakfast. Came back and napped--and then made it to the gym. Did a light workout--and topped it off with a mocha Frap (yum).

Back home now--a bit more awake/alert than when I started the day. Hot outside--heading into a week of 100 degree days. It's scorching outside--but cool inside most places.

The holiday weekend made a smudge of the past few days--it's all mushed together, endless minutes by endless minutes. I lose track of details--and the clock keeps ticking, counting off the activities but leaving no trace of what they were.

MD has been without a caregiver for a few days--and will be so for a few more. It leaves her ungrounded--but she toughs it out.  Her caregiver had several children graduating from various levels--and she had to go back and forth to several venues.

I think I had an intense dream last night--but no trace of it can be recalled today. Just some vague shadows--some low whispers that are no longer heard. Dream on--dream on!

2286

Had to rest today--just wanted to be horizontal and sleep. Didn't get up until about noon--only reason I arose was to get something to eat and drink.

Did laundry--to test if the washer was working. A load that my daughter was doing--caused the device to overflow. Water, water--everywhere. I think it was triggered by a big foam pillow she tried to wash--it got super saturated. I did a test load and my regular load--neither of which caused an overflow. Blame it on the pillow--blame it on the pillow.

It's a holiday weekend--and there are festivities somewhere.

Next two days are without dance classes--no class until Wednesday.

Getting late--time to call it a day.

2287

Went to Rescue today--despite how crappy I felt before going. I felt dense and dull--awoke tired and not really wanting to do anything except sleep. But I went anyway--and although I had difficulty doing some of the dances, I felt better for going.

I came back fell asleep--went out like a light. I stopped on the way back--and downed a frozen yogurt (which tasted great).

When I got up from the nap--I went to the printers and dumped copies of MD's work list for this week. On way home, I picked up a Panera sandwich--and shared it with MD for dinner. The sandwich hit the spot--it was healthy and fresh, and tasty and filling.

Watched a couple of episodes of Bloodline--where the brothers who are already in trouble continue to dig their way into a bottomless pit.

It's a holiday weekend--and people are celebrating.

All for now--have to move about a little. Will read a bit--and let the dreamtime roll.

2289-2288

I skipped making a post last night--and didn't remember not doing one. Went to dance class yesterday up in Rescue--only a light turnout but it felt good to have done it. I was tired afterward--which explains how I missed doing a post. Today was a recoup day--did several errands. Picked up my new spectacles--located a portable, battery driven foot massage device. It's quite compact--and seems to do the job with both vibration and heat. I went for this one instead of the ones with water--too big and too much hassle. I napped--and I ate (both yesterday and today). FitBit recorded over 7,000 steps yesterday--and nearly 5,000 today with no dancing, just a lot of moving.

I dreamt an intense dream last night--but I don't recall it now. I think it had something to do with me as a child--but the TV episodes I watched earlier were about children. So the dreams may have been echoes of the shows--as the shows were perhaps echoes of the writer's dreams.

It's still fairly early--but I think that I'm fading. Didn't have a lot of caffeine today--so may be drifting away because of that.

Oh, yes--I just remembered that I got my blood test results. I'm right on the mark with nearly all items--except for being low in vitamin D, calcium, and ALT, and high in TSH. ALT is an enzyme related to liver function--TSH is hormone related to metabolic functions. The PCP will have to tell me what the correlation of these items mean--if they are related. Otherwise, I was in range for the dozens of other items that were measured--especially my cholesterol. It was 186 this time--down quite a lot from the test done earlier this year. Good news--good snooze!

2290

Danced today--felt better and felt not 100% as well. I felt heavy and tired--also felt myself start to awaken and feel normal. Will go up to Rescue dance class tomorrow--see where that leaves me in terms of going back up on Saturday.

I drank two caffeinated drinks today--and didn't do a 3rd although I wanted to. Drank a latte in the morning--and a V8 Fusion before class. Had a breakfast sandwich--and a small dish of chicken and couscous from Whole Foods. Had an apple and tapioca for dinner--kind of a hodgepodge food day.

There were several people from the regular dance classes that showed up in EDH today--they had to focus a bit more than they do in regular classes.

I hear the rumble of the trash cans--tomorrow is pickup day for garbage and greens. What would aliens infer from such activity--if they watched everything from some distant point in space? Little blue and green receptacles would all begin to appear along the streets--then larger vehicles would come and transfer the contents into the bodies of the large vehicles. Then the blue and green receptacles would disappear--and the process would repeat in 7 days. Strange creatures living on this planet--with lots of other patterns that we follow.

2291

Flat Tuesday--I keep nodding off. Can't seem to pull anything together--just want to close my eyes and blank out reality. Watched several episodes of Broadchurch yesterday/last night--final episode in the first series and it looks like they've identified the man who killed the child. Will be interesting to see what happens now--in the second series with the killer already known and in jail. The series is very psychological--with nearly everyone holding onto some secret about themselves that eventually gets exposed.

Had a latte and almond croissant for breakfast--then came back and slept. Had a pizza-like bread for lunch--and will probably go back out for a Frap in just a bit. Unless I fall asleep again--which I'm trying not to do. I don't need more down time--and certainly not more of what FitBit said my sleep was like. Fragmented and restless--with a dream that added to the turmoil.

I dreamt that I was in an old house--one that I've been in in previous dreams. Like in the old dreams--I was concerned about the place not being secure. There were too many exits, doors, and hallways throughout the place--and I was running from place to place, checking to see if anything was open.

No Tuesday dance class--will dance in EDH tomorrow. Up to Rescue on Thursday--no dancing on Friday unless I go to the Ballroom. Then dancing on Saturday--up in Rescue once again. Miss my regular classes--both the dancing and the people contact. Early summer days will soon pass--and classes will resume.

2292

Went to the PD support group in Folsom this morning--it's growing in size. We were crowded--and there were several people not in attendance. I sort of zonked out half way through the meeting--perhaps the latte that I drank as the meeting began or the lack of food (just a couple of cookies). As we went around the table--I noticed that I grew quiet and dull. There were several people there having major problems associated with their version of the illness--and there were others whose sharing focused on, what to me, were non-issues.

On the way back, I stopped at the BBQ place--had lunch of BBQ beef sandwich and fries. Came home and napped--am now trying to wake up and do something useful. Like going for an afternoon latte--with double the star rewards?

I've started watching a short Netflix series--Broadchurch. Set in Scotland--it's a murder mystery with requisite cast of detectives, suspects, and oddities found in every culture. It's intriguing--and I watched three episodes last night. That is enough to ensure that I'll watch the rest--no matter how weird it gets.

Still and quiet right now--MD's caregiver is done and gone. She won't be back for a week--so MD will not have her usual activities. No dance class until Wednesday--and I need to do something active and not just sleep the time away. Although, lots of sleep feels like what I want to do--just lay down and rest. Put my head on the pillow--and sleep the sleep of dreams.

2293

Even slower Sunday--doing laundry, shopping, eating and napping. Didn't get myself organized to do much of anything--although I did pay some bills and clear my stacks of papers some.

Dreamt last night an intense dream--I was in a crummy part of a city (influenced no doubt by the Freedomland movie I watched about racial tensions and a lost child). I was attempting to get to a train station--but was having to use different buses to get there. I was carrying several big pieces of luggage--and was having a tough time hauling them behind me as I went from bus to bus trying to get directions.

Earlier, I had been in a conference--and I had encountered some confusion and tensions there that affected my thinking clearly. The dream was a ramble through shadows and darkness--ending, I think, with me making it to the train, finally.

Have a PD support group tomorrow--and a double Starbuck's star reward day. Did not do much moving today--must remedy that tomorrow and beyond. No moving--is not an option.

2294

Slow Saturday--printed the word list for MD, cut a coupon for the Indian place, had their buffet, came back and napped, awoke and went for a latte, came back and cleared my paperwork, napped for a short spell, and got up when my ex and her BF dropped in and made dinner.

It rained a lot--on and off today. I felt less as well as yesterday and day before. Got chilly when it rained--and I felt the cold until the latte warmed me up.

Watching an intense movie--Freedomland. Marianne Moore is the distraught mother whose child as gone missing--Samuel Jackson plays a black cop who tries to help her. She, however, is uncooperative--or whacked out (still to be determined). Her reticence to be strait forward with him--makes for tense and frustrating scenes with a background of the police barricading the housing project and people rioting at the police actions. Don't know how all this ends--but it doesn't look good at the halfway point. Moore is really into her role--and makes me want to give her smack so she can get off whatever is freezing her and get her son back.

No dance class until Wednesday--have to hit the gym or find something to make my FitBit spin. Doing nothing isn't going to work--have to do some moving.

2295

I felt really good today--and I attribute yesterday's massage with the credit. I awoke really early (4am)--and never got back to sleep. I went to the place that draws blood--and ships the samples off to laboratory. The place is usually a zoo--with a long wait if you just walk in.

I went on line last night instead--and booked an appointment for 9am this morning. I got there at 8:55--and by 9:10 I was out of there. The place was the least crowded that I'd ever seen it--but the technician said they had been swamped earlier. They open at 7am--and the early birds descend on the facility--creating a line of people going out the door.

The phlebotomist had little trouble finding a vein--and made quick work of taking samples. Since I had been fasting--I made a path back to the local SBs and downed a mocha and an almond croissant. I've been doing a daily mocha since I'm getting a bonus of 30 reward stars--plus another 10 for the cost of the drink. I've collected a bunch of reward stars--and I've redeemed a lot of stars for products.

Went to dance class--and wracked up almost 7000 steps on the FitBit. Dancing went well--and I stayed integrated and focused throughout most of it. The instructors were supposed to leave on their month-long trek in the morning--but PG tweaked her hip and they may have to postpone a few days.

Class was small--only about 10 people. I considered going to the Ballroom this evening--but the weather (rainy and cold) and the distance encouraged me to not make the trek. May try on another Friday night--next month.

Watched a weird movie on NF--The Perfect Host. I think its number of review stars may have been overstated--the whole film was somewhat one-dimensional.

Will print off MD's word list tomorrow--and do some movement/exercise to keep my step count up. Need to do bills and such--will handle that over the next few days. Time to get back to Plan B--and figure out what I need to do in order to maintain today's energy level and sense of well being.

Time to expand--and make some connections to others dealing with PD.

2296

PCP, massage, eating, dancing, and end of day events--so went the day. I started out early--and now it's not too late but I'm starting to finally fade. The massage put me back on track--I felt like a sponge that had been squished and was now light and empty. She really worked me over--she is one of the bodyworkers whose hands intuitively know where to go. Incredible release--when everything is in sync that way!

The PCP set me up for a physical--and a blood panel that must be done before.

Watched the end of Survivor--Michelle won the million dollars. A surprise winner--came from nowhere to a strong finish. Tai should have won--but he lost focus as the game unfolded, especially toward the end. It is amazing what the human body can endure--or not as the case may be in this season where the pull rate was heavy.

I'm rambling--my thoughts are going in all directions. Last dance class today at FO--last one tomorrow in CH. The instructors will be off and gone for the month of June--back in place in July. That's going to impact my class schedules--but it will keep me moving by going to the EDH places.

Enough for now--time to wrap things up, read a bit, and hit the horizontal.

2297

Today was warm--and I was frazzled. The activity over the past few days left me heavy and dense--dancing was a struggle today and this is the easy dance venue. Tomorrow I move up into the more challenging dances--and I'll probably smooth out. Of course, I have a doctor's appointment in the early morning--and a massage scheduled for noon.

I awoke early this morning--but had a good night's sleep.

I've been monitoring the truck and the last repair--it seems that they did fix it on this last pass. Required a new radiator--but it's not leaking.

I had a mocha and a turkey/pesto sandwich for lunch (late breakfast)--a change for me in terms of the beverage. The drink (and its ingredients) and the sandwich--left me feeling heavy and I almost didn't go to dance class). The coffee in the mocha may be too much of a shift from my green tea drinks--too bad since SBs is on this bonus rewards kick. The drink and the food cost me about $4--with a deduct of 125 reward stars and a bonus of 70 stars, plus 8 stars for the money spent. I'm glad they have all this figured out and working--it makes my brain hurt to follow and verify all of their transactions.

2298

Went to see Dr. Bliss today--the eye specialist. His office is so well organized, friendly and efficient--it is a pleasure to go there. And to top it off--virtually everything is paid by insurance. I got an exam (which was positive), a new set of frames, and some tweaking of my old pair--which will become the backups for the new set. Have some drops to use in the mornings (to see if they reduce the glare that I encounter as I awake)--and a warm cloth regime before bedtime.

I was slightly blitzed when I went there--I had been doing a search for a supplement which I could not locate. I stopped at Sprouts of the way--to see if they carried the items. They did not have one--which they could locate on the computer. The second item they fared as poorly as I did--and could not even locate the item on the computer. I don't know why I can't find it--I've seen it advertised before and even watched part of a video about the product. Oh, well--it will float up to my screen some day. I've seen it once--so will see it again. Nothing is lost on the Internet--it's just incorrectly remembered.

Missed dancing today--will dance tomorrow, Thursday and Friday. And that will wrap the regular classes--they will restart in July. SB's is going nuts with bonus star reward promotions--30 and 40 stars per item with no restriction on how many must be bought. That's equivalent to making $15 to $20 purchases--what are they doing? Oh,well--keep on drinking the drinks and eating the eats and gathering the stars.

Feeling like almost time to lay me down--will read a bit with my newly tuned glasses. Then to sleep--to dream and all that stuff!

2299

Made it to doctor's appointment this morning--via the inland route. Only took about 30 minutes or so--with virtually no traffic. Of course, it was 6:45 when I started--after getting up at 6 with only about six hours of sleep.

Saw Dr. Thakur--he said to keep doing what I'm doing and he'll see me in 6 months. Unless there are any problems--and I could call and get in earlier. I'm pleased that I don't have to adjust my medications--it's been 8 years so why not go for another 8 years? Also he said if it's working--keep doing caffeine. He gave me some blood tests to augment what my PCP is likely to order--Vitamins B12, D, and thyroid.

I'm sleeping better thanx to FitBit--and based on Sunday's dance, I seem to be adjusting to the small changes I have to make to accomplish certain moves. Use or lose it--that's where I am with things. Just keep on observing and adjusting--and see where it goes.

I had a souffle for breakfast--along with a  fruit smoothie. Had a big lunch at BBQ place--went light for dinner. Have an appointment to see vision person tomorrow--at 2pm thank goodness. My reading glasses are not working well--need a new prescription and possibly new frames.

Then a day's break seeing no specialists with some dancing--before doing PCP, massage and dancing on Thursday.

2302-2300

Somehow I managed to not make a post for Friday/Saturday--danced on Friday and spent Saturday not doing much of anything. Today made it to SS dance--BS was there along with the regular crowd. Could do most of the dances--and my double caffeine seemed to keep me moving today. Trip to SS dance went quickly--traffic was light and I made it there in about 20 minutes.

Have prepped for doctors' appointments coming up this week--see neurologist tomorrow early in the day (8am). Need to leave no later than 6:45--and if I don't go on the freeway probably should leave around 6:30. Whatever--I will be leaving early.

Doing laundry now--and settling in for the evening! Danced three hours today--for total of nearly 7,000 steps. Slept a bit poorly last night--and right now I'm a bit tired from dancing.

Nothing to report today of significance--almost talked myself out of going to dance but didn't listen. Went anyway--and happy that I did so. It's better to move and dance--than not to do so.

Well perhaps a bit early to bed tonight--and up and away in the morrow.

2303

Did the latte and V8 Fusion before class--and as before the caffeine lift seemed to smooth out the dancing and the overall focus. There's only one more class next week--the instructors are then off on a road trip.

It got really warm today--in the 90s. I had a disturbing bowel movement this morning--there was some blood when I wiped. Suspect a hemorrhoid--will be seeing the PCP next week and will get it checked. Will be curious to see if there is any repeat over the next few days--I've been having difficulty with bowel movements since I was diagnosed with PD 11 years ago and I've never passed any blood during this whole time.

Other than that--I'm chugging onward. Have to keep dancing--it positively affects my well being when I am moving and brings me down when I stop. Will see the neurologist next week--and get a calibration point with him and my current symptom-state.

Dance class tomorrow--Friday the 13th. Also the memorial service for BH's wife--who lost her battle with cancer despite her young age.

According to my FitBit, I got a lot of sleep this past week--lots of 8+ nights. I think that the earlier I retire--the better the first sleep period. It is less fragmented--and even bridges short bathroom breaks.

2304

Had latte with breakfast--and V8 Fusion before heading to dance class. That combo done late morning before class--does the trick. I felt good in dance class--and I danced better than if I don't have any caffeine.

Had a wild dream last night--details not as sharp as it all was in the dream. There was an auditorium with hundreds of people in the seats--a noisy crowd filled the seats. Something important was being determined--something that was going to effect people's lives in some dramatic way.

In a second part of the dream, I was talking with a friend who had built a huge vehicle--he was planing to use it to tour the country. I pointed out that the size of the vehicle was bigger than it needed to be--and why didn't he just acquire one of the larger vehicles currently available. Doing so would save him a lot of time, money and effort--versus putting together his self-designed vehicle.

Speaking of vehicles--the truck seems to be operating well. The drive to class and back was smooth--there were no problems.

The new grandkid was crying intensely right before dinner--while his mother was trying to prepare the meal. I went in and picked him up--and walked him around the house. He quieted down--and started smiling and burbling. He locked onto my face--and we made sounds together. He's two months old--he's fully alert and tracking.

Dance class tomorrow--looking forward to going. With PD as part of the equation--dancing is definitely a positive activity with lots of tangible results.

2305

Monday came and went--most of it dealing with the truck repair. That's done now--just have to see how it works on the road. I'm napping and such--before heading to the RC dance class. I know I'll feel better after I do the class--right now I feel like punting and not going. But that doesn't work as well as doing it--no matter what the limitations.

I had a latte and soufflé for breakfast--about to do a V8 Fusion and apple for lunch. That will hold me until I do the class--and can decide from there what's for dinner. Will most likely stop by B&R--for a Tuesday special for a dollar off. Rocky Road--the only way to go.

Don't have a lot to post about--it's been the same for so long that a robo-posting could fill in the blanks. It's getting tiresome and boring--week after week, month after month, it remains the same. I have a few items on my to-do lists--but even they have become repetitive and dull.

I know I'm whining--but that's what I feel like doing right now. Whine and bitch--bitch and whine. Repeat--repeat, repeat.

My one repetitive question--does anyone else feel the ennui that I seem to be feeling? And a companion question--is there any way to break out of this condition and get back to what I used to do to remain engaged and energized? To regain my sense of well being--and break free from this miasma of dread and emptiness in which I find myself?

Dreams over the past few nights have been very active--dreams where I was engaged and active. Let my dreams come true--let them become reality.

2306

Truck has been repaired--again. New radiator installed--and it only took about 4 hours! The funny (odd) thing happened when they gave me the vehicle--I started it up and the Check Engine light came on. Perhaps the truck likes it there--and just wanted to stay (hah, hah).

 I came home and napped for a couple of hours--I got tired with the waiting despite walking over to SBs for a latte, a breakfast sandwich, and a small cup of coffee.

I spent some of the time making a list of PD issues--for next week's appointment with the neurologist. I plan to flesh out that list--and print copies for the sessions with all the medical people I'll see next week. Oh, what fun it is--to have such a pervasive focus.

I thought some about a plan B while I was waiting today--I thought about the email I just received from a woman who is the caretaker for her husband, who has PD. She talked about the extra help she is getting--people coming in 12 hours each week, she dropping him off two days at a day care center, the time she has to put in as he's started to fading, and so on. I could see me living alone--and being forced to cope more on my own. I know it sounds odd to be thinking of that alternative--but I can see me being more likely to keep going alone if I don't depend on others. I see people in SBs, like J, who can't walk--but is still driving, moving about, and coping. He recently acquired a new van--and a motorized wheel chair that he can get in/out of the van on his own. He can't walk without using a walker--it's amazing to see him get out and about with such a limitation. I see him--and ask myself why I'm not doing more given my comparatively less problematic conditions.

2307

Mother's Day--and the feeling is easy. It was very quiet here today--when everyone went off to the Mother's Day celebrations. Sunday dance was poorly attended--only about a dozen people. But we did 2.5 hours of dancing--a solid workout that as predicted cleared my fogginess and brought my spirits up. I did a latte/caffeine set of drinks before class--I think it makes a difference when I do that combo. Will do again in the coming week--and watch what happens carefully.

I wasn't totally on track with all the dances--but I just went with the flow and did what felt good. I'm tired now--but a good tiredness.

Have to get up early in the morrow--truck to the repair shop. I realized I have to keep my wheels rolling--I can't afford to not have a working set of wheels.

I managed to do my laundry today--while no one was around. I also tried to clean up the toilet--but the stuff I got at the hardware store didn't make a dent in the lime deposits. Diet coke didn't do it--and now super crud remover didn't either. Have to do more research--bring in the big guns (whatever that means).

2308

I get through one issue--only to find another. I tried to register my truck online--and discovered that it required a smog check. Not just any smog check--but a check at a STAR check station. It appears that the age of my vehicle requires that it undergo more rigorous testing--and more expensive testing. I located a STAR station--and it passed the test but it cost me in personal energy points.

I left that facility--and had a tasty lunch at the Indian buffet. That grounded me--so much so that I fell asleep when I returned home. According to my FitBit--I slept a total of 10+ hours last night and today. I don't feel like I've slept that much--I napped after a light dinner and have just now emerged with enough clarity to make this post.

The Diet Coke toilet experiment did not work--the lime deposits in the toilet bowl were unfazed by the diet soda bath. I went to a hardware store and picked up a chemical that supposedly removes the deposits--we shall see. Toilets are tougher than they look--for good reason but doesn't fully justify why the buildups are so persistent.

I'm fallen way behind with watching my favorite TV episodes--I just watched the current Survivor installment. I feel unmoored--adrift and out of control. I'm losing track of things--and feeling overwhelmed with what are truly only minor issues (toilet, email hack, truck repairs, and so on). There are myriad more important things that I should be attending to--but I'm bouncing around like a ping pong ball, from one trivial thing to another.

There's a dance tomorrow--to which I'm going in lieu of going to the family Mother's Day event. I feel a bit bad about missing the get together--but I know that dancing will be better for me. Monday the truck will undergo another repair--replacing the radiator. I have to keep my truck (or some vehicle) working--otherwise I'd sink into a pit if I could not get out and about.

2309

I slept almost solidly for over 6 hours last night--but awoke around 4:30 and never really got back to sleep. I spent a fair amount of time sorting through my computer stuff--trying to patch up any hacker debris. I really don't know what to look for--so it's the dumb leading the dumber.

I went to dance class early--and stopped off at the repair shop to have them look at the slow coolant leak and make a fix. There was a crack in the radiator--so they'll replace that element on Monday.

Went to class--and started out really slow, partly caused by all the pressures that I'm experiencing. But toward the end, I was starting to thaw--my feet finally felt like they were gliding.

I'm missing some details about the day (the last few days and the days coming)--I do recall a bit of a dream I had despite the dearth of sleep. I was in a desert along with a bunch of other men--we were performing some sort of building project. I had a question regarding a stack of pillars or pylons that were scattered in area--I wanted to know what to do with them. I asked the boss--and he pointed to a huge trench that ran nearby--and said to pitch the objects into the trench. I gave the order to begin doing just that--and it felt good to resolve the issue that way.

I'm going to set up the Diet Coke toilet cleaner later tonight--will do so on one of my final loo runs and let everything percolate until morning. Can't hurt to try--and it might even work which will minimize doing heavy scrubbing. The plumber want about $150 to do it with an auger--which might be something that is rentable.

Rain and thunder predicted for the morrow--but sunny and bright expected for Mother's Day!

2310

Cinco de Mayo--ola! Did massage and dance class today but skipped on PD support group meet. There was supposed to be an email summoning everyone--but none came. I spent the time crafting a query to my email people--which in retrospect might have been really dumb. I responded to the TOS violation notice that I received--and realized after sending it that that too might have been a phishing missive. It was well worded--but had a "click me" link that I tried. On my mobile--it launched a supposed image of the resultant phishing screen that had been cited as a violation. If it was another level of phishing--it was well done. It fooled me--but that's easy to do these days.

Massage was great--S did her complete restoration as usual. I walked out of the clinic floating on clouds--real and imaginary. It had started to rain--and more was promised. The mist of the massage carried me through dance class--I wasn't fully there, cognitively, but movement felt good and I just relaxed into the flow.

Poised to try the "clean the toilet with diet coke" experiment--looks good on the YouTube videos so will see what really happens. It's a cheap experiment--especially if it reduces heavy scrubbing. We shall see--said the blind mouse!

I didn't get quite enough sleep last night--I was up late surfing for info on hacking and cleaning toilets. Will roll up early tonight--and let FitBit reveal the outcome. Dance class tomorrow--and a regular dance on Sunday, Mother's Day.

2313-2311

I missed posting the past 2 days--and what all has happened is a mush. I'm not sure I can recall, in detail, all that happened--will just jot down whatever pops up for me.

My email account was hacked--or something was that contained my old email files. There was a burst of phishing emails--spoofed as being sent from my email account. I know they were using my old emails--there were addresses used that were in my messages only and not my address book. I got a pile of bounced emails--and some indication that there were a few people that clicked the link in the message that was possibly malicious. I'm still unraveling the issue--and have started to clean up my accounts.

Brad's wife passed away over the weekend--she went quickly. Sadness for him and their daughter--and reverberating similar feelings for HMcA who passed in March.

I slept a lot on Monday--as I absorbed the hacking and the deaths. Made it to class on Tuesday--and today. I'm slower than I've been--but I keeping on, keeping on. Tomorrow will be a full day--PD support in the morning (maybe), massage, and a dance class. I didn't get to sleep until early in the morning--I spent a lot of time trying to understand what the hacking was about. I was wobbly and low energy in class today--and the weather didn't help (very warm and humid).

So it's getting late this evening--and I'm feeling frazzled and ready for something mindless. Can't deal with the computer tonight--time to zone out!

I'm sure there were a lot of other things that happened--but I can't think of what right now.

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May Day--and soon to be Cinco de Mayo. I skipped making a post yesterday--I was busy napping and such. According to FitBit--I slept solidly again last night. I know I got up once or twice--but somehow I remained asleep according to FitBit.

Got a rude awakening this morning--I've been hacked! I got a bunch of bouncer messages--saying that my email had failed to reach its recipient. I changed my email passwords--not sure what else I can do. Some of the spoof messages made it to their recipients--hopefully most everyone will just trash the items they receive. The invalid emails contain a "click here" link--that is best ignored.

Watched an interesting movie last night--Scapegoat. Based on a well known story--it follows the path taken when the man meets up with his doppelgänger. He proceeds to take over the man's role in a home and business--which he manages to do very well. Daphne du Maurier wrote the story--she was labeled as a romance novelist but her stories don't all have happy endings.

I'm lethargic and only want to stay horizontal--can't get the steam up to go to the gym or do anything that ought to be invigorating. About to head out for a late afternoon Frap--they are half price after 3pm right now. Found several places that sell the orange slices--which I seem to have become addicted to. The dollar store doesn't  keep them in stock--these other locations do.