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Good afternoon everyone.
Kam--hope you get the critter out of the walls.
Winter is now officially here--at least at my house. Snowing and blowing on top of ice. Going to be the big chill this week.
I may get a chance to use the new snowblower this week. Was hoping that by buying it that would mean no measurable snow--LOL.
I think my exercise today may be clearing the drive and putting down some de-icer later when it stops snowing.
Have a great week everyone.
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it's just too warm here!
ticks everywhere!
I made chili for hubby - he wants Frito pie. he grew up in Texas. and Cowboys are playing today, so.....
we took #2 daughter out for her bday last night. first time out to a nice place in years.
I wish we were some of the fortunate ones that can eat out often. hubby having new job interview this week! so I hope , really really hope he gets it. his present employer is neglecting the employees and they are underpayed and overworked.
Hubby took me food shopping this morn. that was helpful. I put all the food away at home and I am cooking. I did a couple loads laundry.
that ws about all I might do today for movement/exercise.
someone is collecting stuff for a young family with nothing so I may start to look thruogh my things to donate.
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OK I think i got the threads confused. Or maybe I am good. I'll check in a bit.
1:00 pm. Resting now but able to do more than baseline this am.
Good movie on TV time.
Able to vacuum two areas that I thought i would have to let go until the caregiver came...but got them today
Able to pick up a bit and sort a bit and move boxes a bit again...got to stop that moving them and actually go thru them and sort out whta to keep and what to toss..mostly papers now i think.
so hoping ot set up a file
Able to go to Home Depot and purchase a shower curtain..they only had one for a stall shower so that was an easy choice
and able to hang it up...
i think i have been pretty busy with doing a bit then resting and then doing a bit more but now that I lay down and try to think of what I did..it really wasn't that much...just more than baseline and needed doing...little things that would not be such big things if it were not for health.
Love it when i put things out in the hallway and they disappear so fast.
Helps me I don't have the added task of taking them ot the thrift shop
I wil be seeing a local primary care doc this week. Hope it goes well. Like the primary care doc I had but going down the hill for the hour or two drive and getting someone to take me was too much for health.
Might need to cointue to do this if this primary doc will not work with a lyme doc..we'll see ..time will tell.
Put 4 of the plastic bins under Rosie' bed so it would be elevated. She seems to prefer to lay on somethign that is elevated.
I tossed couch which was her favorite spot to be when in the front room.
I still need to sort thru one of the plastic bins but the other 3 are good to go.
50 degrees out and I have the windows open. I was overheated and the fresh air feels good so far.
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OK. Today is Sunday. The beginning of the week. Got it. Thanks to whoever started this week's thread.
Hoping to come back and read your posts after I rest a bit and can take in what I am reading.
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Went out to clean the driveway of snow. Solid ice underneath. Bummer.
That means the parking lot at work will be treacherous tomorrow. Too cold for salt to work to melt it.
Rode the exercise bike for 20 minutes.
When's Tutu coming home--hope the weather cooperates for her drive back.
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Kam...I just wanted to say that you are sounding BETTER...It is wonderful.
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Its 32 here now and they say it might be 40 by midnight then t Emps crash. And snow tues
I went out at four after plow guy and neighbors shoveled me. There was a lot more to do. I was out anhour and had a nap after
I think i will nap and rest and go out at ten to remove as much as i can and put down salt. Its supposed to be sunny tomorrow so even if cold the salt might help more melt
I have laundry hanging all over living room ... tomorrow i will try to get worker to commit a whole day to finish laundry floor and move dryer back in
So i still need to get livingroom.back together and a little bit of hardware stuff into junk drawer and out to shed
Finally...i should be able to find a tool if i need it
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Etta gets a haircut this week and i have two doc appts and one procedure
I really want to pritoritize taking care of me now instead of house
Good food, exercise, supps, detox...hygiene....fun ... relaxing stuffand sleep
I hope i cando it and turn my health around
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I shoveled again at 9...its 34 now and i want to go out again but its hard to get out of chair...i took an extra aspirin last time cuz heart was going crazy when i came in...my wrists and hands hurta lot too
Its very icey out...im worried abot my baby trees but ice is so thick i cant shake it off them
I hope we dont lose power
Yes kam...you do seem to be doing good. I wasnt able to put up my new shower curtin cuz of shoulder
I dont struggle with the sensory stuff you do. Smells bother me but not noises and i can watch tv as long as it isnt that fast action stuff...car wrecks etc
I have had to run aircleaner a lot while sortung the three hardware totes...i love having germ.fighter for the duffuser
Hiker...part of me hates using salt cuz i know it makes the druveway break up and can kill plants...but im petrified of ice now so i do use it
I was thinking of tutu too. Im.pretty sure she is offline at the place she is at now. I think they stay about ten days so guess she will be heading home soon.
The weather sure has been wierd all over the country
As bad as snow is i prefer it to ice
So good to have ak back!
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my husband woke me at 6:30 to get antique steamer trunk from neighbors trash across the street- he saw it on his way to work.
I got up. dragged it across street. must weigh about 50 pounds or so. they probably heard me dragging it, how embarrassing. haha, but I can get at least $50 AT Auction for it.
it had the tray inside and everything. I wish it was filled iwth cash.
my son helped me carry it to garage door when he walked to school bus stop.
then the dog was all crazy, so I took her for a long walk as she was so wound up, then she wanted to play outside when we got back so I cleaned up about 1,000 dog poops and then played frisbee with her.
now I am like a noodle and wanna go back to bed.
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It was 29 and sunny when i woke at 10. Roof ice was melting so i knew i had to go out and scrape as much ice as i could off patios and drive. I was out over an hour but really got a lot done
And i didnt fall or have any trees fall on me...its very windy
My baby trees all look much better except one that plow guy partially covered...i couldnt get to it to knock snow off...ice melted off all the others. They are standing so straight and look so healthy...i am proud of them...they were six inches when i plantd them and some are 3 feet now!
I salted and add shoveled at least three times and i was exhausted
I rested an.hour and ate and i can see the salt and snow are still working evwn tho it is 23 now...i was gonna take a hot shower but i guess i need to go out one more time
I lost some weight over the holidays ax nd i am at lowest in many years...hope it continues
With me i think stress and sleep affect weight gain...it diesnt have much to do with eating and exercising
Back to work...later i will . Be a noodle like lisa im sure
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It was 29 and sunny when i woke at 10. Roof ice was melting so i knew i had to go out and scrape as much ice as i could off patios and drive. I was out over an hour but really got a lot done
And i didnt fall or have any trees fall on me...its very windy
My baby trees all look much better except one that plow guy partially covered...i couldnt get to it to knock snow off...ice melted off all the others. They are standing so straight and look so healthy...i am proud of them...they were six inches when i plantd them and some are 3 feet now!
I salted and add shoveled at least three times and i was exhausted
I rested an.hour and ate and i can see the salt and snow are still working evwn tho it is 23 now...i was gonna take a hot shower but i guess i need to go out one more time
I lost some weight over the holidays ax nd i am at lowest in many years...hope it continues
With me i think stress and sleep affect weight gain...it diesnt have much to do with eating and exercising
Back to work...later i will . Be a noodle like lisa im sure
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Brr. Got up to 10 degrees and is falling fast. Starting to snow. Expecting 4-8 inches. Let's hope for the lower amount.
I wore my Yak tracks over my shoes today as it was icy. Several teachers fell in the parking lot. Ouch!
Managed to do 27 minutes on the exercise bike today, but my shoulder is aching a bit. I will have to get up early to clear the drive if we have school tomorrow.
So, I, too, am a noodle and will probably be limper tomorrow--LOL.
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I slept again and couldnt force myself to go out again. I think the wind should calm down. I really dont want to lose power. I just want to stay warm
I managed to put some laundry away and work on the junk drawer...but didnt finish. Im glad i can record tv. I bet im asleep early
Im missing tutu...and hope ak is really back
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Hmm. I seem to do better looking at tht eiphone instead of the computer screen. Tried adjusting light and darkness on the ocmputer screen but didn't seem to make a difference.
Using computer messes more with my brain so trying to figure out why.
Able to do more than bseine yesterday. I like being able to have conversations with people
A friend stopped by to bring me some food yesterday. She told me about going to city hall to let them know she was not a ahppy camper beccause it has been 6 days and her street had not been plowed.
She had lived there a long time and this is the first time that it has taken so long to clear the street.
Her street must be in the shade.
Typing this with eyes closed.
Time to get up and turn the heat up. Those parts that are not under the covers are getting cold.
I still have the boxes to sort thru but slowly making progress.
Had a moment yesteday when I finally felt at home. As home as I can feel living in apartments.
Rosie's food was delivered. And I got it in the container. A month ago, I was waiting for Rsoie's food to be delivered when we could not get in the apartments.
But, I was able to pick up her food at the post office once they sorted things out.
I was just cruising down the sidewalk in my power chair when I finally started to feel a bit settled now in the apartment bldg even though I still have to sort thru boxes in front room.
I think the constant complaining here at the apartments kept things stirred up.
I decided I was not going to visit with the people who complain ...especialy one operson.
Last we talked she talked about moving out and how she had been looking. I told her I had been looking too even before the fire but lack of funds has kept me from moving. Would like to get a place where there is a yard and a fireplace and quiet but also where I can get in the power chair and cruise on asphalt.
And my own washer and dryer. And a bathtub.
Fire department has come 3 times in the last month. EAch time it raises the stress level.
Got car cleaned out yesterday on the inside due to a local business having a half off sale last month and giving me a good deal.
First time car has been cleaned since it was given to me in 2007. He was even able to get the stians off of the fabric seats.
Need to find a car seat to put over Rosie 's seat now to keep the stains off.
Not sure if he took the seat ocver off of my seat and cleaned the seat or not. I assume so.
I then was able to be out of the apartment for an hour and a half yesterday. WEnt out to the forest area and walked 5 min in the snow. REsted. Then walked back.
Then went to one car wash and they were out of service for their drive thru's.
Went to another car wash and tha twas stressful. They have brushes that catch on thing sin the car.
Supervisor stopped brushes before they got to the lift ont he back of the car but then forgot to stop the brushes in time for the second round of brushes.
But, I think all worked out. He was able to lift the brushes off of the lift when they got stuck.
I have yet to make sure the lift still works.
Then got gas. Got confused with the gallons and price at first.
Then figured it out.
Gas price is lower now.
Kitchen is just about cleaned up.
Need to get some gf tortillas today and some cheese.
Want to try the recipe on the package that my friend brought over.
I usually don't do cheese but think it is worth a try to see if this easy peasy meal works.
I have a primary care doctor's appointment today. !st time seeing this doc. There will not be the $160 to $300 co pay this time as I got somethign called advantage to go with the medicare.
There is a $40 co pay if she sends me to a specialist.
Need to find out where her office is.
I think I have been to her office as they had me in her computer. It was under another doctor's name who is no longer in business here. I went once to see him.
But, can't recall where is office was. I know it was close by.
So that is my exercise for today. Brain stuff.
Getting up now to take a couple of excedrin as the brain stuff is starting to hurt from typing this.
We have a bit of a crisis looming. Will Amazon deliver Rosie's dog treats in time??
I am scrapping the bottom of her treat jar. It is goign to be a close one.
Ordered different treats this time.
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did some laundry.
everything hurts. can barely open a water bottle.
so don't know what I am doing today. daughter wasnt me to color her hair.
use it or lose it?
I found a new dr I am going to try Jan. 21. she is an Iris dr? to check your eyes to see what ails you. kooky but hopeful
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Tuesday-Tired today. Got up at 5, couldn't go back to sleep so went ahead and started my day early.
Going to an attorney today. Leaving work at 2:30 instead of 4:30. Having problems with my mortgage company applying my principal only payments. Trying to pay off my mortgage quicker and possibly moving into a condo.
My 3.8 acres of land is too much for me to deal with and would like something maintenance free.
Problem is I live in a college town (Auburn Alabama) and don't really want to live in condos with a lot of college kids.
Oh well, at the rate I'm paying off my mortgage should take me about 5 1/2 years.
Nothing for exercise so far for the day.
See you all tomorrow!
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Pushed it this am and thankfully all lwent well but it was a lesson on being more vigilant in listening to my body.
Pushed it to take Rosie out to the dog park to do her thing.
WAlking on the ice was stressful but survived that.
So, got a bee in my bonnet and thought I would see if the mobility store was open.
They were. They got a copy of my medicare card and gavbe me a packet to have a doc fill out to get a new power chair.
I think I will wait until I see the LLMD and have her fill out the packet..nope..that will not work as she is not a medicare provider.
So, need to think on this one. Most likely need medicare primary care doc to work with LLMD.
Time will tell.
Then had the idea to stop off at the verizon phone place to see if they could get the google working on my iphone. And if I could bget a new screen for the otter box.
I scratched the old one.
Told eto see otterbox as they guarntee their products and tha tthey had never screen a screen with an otterbox.
Told them I got it at Amazon and had tried to re locate where I got it and have not been able to but will look again.
Typing with eyes closed so hope this makes sense.
They got google working...I think..after severall tries. Looks like the next step now is for me to remember my passwords and sign in. This is not a good sign.
Tehre were 4 people talking nt he verizon store and ti was like being ain a bee hive. My brain was really letting things gon on too long.
I did got out to the car to lay down as being upright was not working eitehr.
As soon as I got in the car, I recalled my password apple iphone i thought so went back in the store to let them know so they could get google working for me.
I try and deal with local businesses but ....
the owner of the store has trouble staying on task.
He passed things on to the co worker without telling him what it is ...
Dam brain is hurting and next door neighbors dog is yapping.
Getting ear protection muffs
I feel like a pressure cooker but know it is the diesease so type away to let off steam.
Locked keys in car
I had just put in AAA's number a few days before so was able to call them.
But, then not able to find the AAA card when the guy came. So need to find that and need to hide my spare key on the car again. I had just gotten it back yesterday.
It was on my to do list and I even considered taping it to the car lsat night.
But, did not.
Tried to use facebook while waiting for AAA guy...but now fB was not working on iphone.
Guy said he downloaded a new app.
Thankfully, gmail was working on the iphone and I was able to find out what my apple app id was.
It works sometimes and doesn't other times.
It was on my list to ask why but with all the cogs in the wheels decided to just take my toy's and go home.
The guy did have a good idea thought.
He suggested I borrow a tablet to see how that works for me before purchasing one.
I told him I have trouble seeeing the screen with my computer at home but seem to be OK with the iphoen screen.
So he suggested a tablet.
Bott5om line...got 3 errands run today.
Out of apartment an hour and a half. Down for the count. Breakfast next.
Then primary care doctor's.
And hoping the inflamation in the brain lets up...mayybe a good movie will help.
Right now it feels like the ear protection muffs are keeping my brains from spilling out.
Boy was Rosie thristy when we got home. She started panting in the car which she only does if she is overheated or stressed.
Not sure what the temp was in the car. But, I know I was dressed to warmly.
The owner of the verizon store has two dogs in the store so left her in the car..not up to handleing things....
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Kam--let us know how the primary doc appt. went
Got up at 5:00 A.M. to clear off the 6 inches of snow from the drive. As soon as I opened the garage door one neighbor grabbed my new snow blower and did half the drive while another neighbor used his own snow blower to do the other half.
What a blessing. I just had a little shoveling on the porch and some sweeping. Roads were horrible going to work but fine coming home.
The high is not even going to get above zero tomorrow, but I suspect we will have school unless it is really blowing.
Rode the exercise bike 20 minutes--really tired today.
Will try to go to bed early tonight and hopefully not get the foot cramps I had so badly last night.
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I saw two docs yesterday for yrly check ups. Almost everything ok. Holding its own. Not getting worse
I have 3 procedures and a blood test next week just to be sure. These are mainstream docs but i reallt like them. They are through and trest me with respect. They even seem to care. So diffwrent than some of the jerks i see
It was a hard day. I was still in pain early but couldnt take anything cuz i had to drive.
Thanks for the laugh lisa
Seems like tutu is overdue...wonder
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Wonder if anyone has heard from.her
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Wonder if anyone has heard from.her
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I saw two docs yesterday for yrly check ups. Almost everything ok. Holding its own. Not getting worse
I have 3 procedures and a blood test next week just to be sure. These are mainstream docs but i reallt like them. They are through and trest me with respect. They even seem to care. So diffwrent than some of the jerks i see
It was a hard day. I was still in pain early but couldnt take anything cuz i had to drive.
Thanks for the laugh lisa
Seems like tutu is overdue...wonder
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Does lymenet have a app for iphone?? Wondering if I would be able to read what you all wrote if so??
I seem to do better reading on ihone.
Laying here on back with eyes closed.
Body is in pain..mostly back.
POwer chair went out this am while out toileting Rosie. Able to walk it back into the apatment
Thankfully i have the other one to take Rosie out to toilet around apartment.
Power chair that went out is the one I use the most..I use it in the apartment and out of the apartment oand on my lift on the car to go grocery shopping,e tc.
Donated to me used in 2007.
Able to walk into dog park and let Rosie have some dog park time this am. Short visit.
Took burb ur and pinella this am.
I have thins I want to do and am geting up to see if ican do them after I finish here. But, not doing well just laying here so not sure how it is goign to go.
Wtg to see if I get an appointment with local doc who is no longer taking new patients...read that he has been in the area for 30 years
new patients are case by case and need to be aprpvoed by director
i had called and left several messages in nove and dec to see about seeing this doc and no one got back to me
next step was i was going to go into his office
then i frogot
and made the appt with anothe doc.
turns out other doc is in same office
and while filling otu paper work for other doc a neighbor came in and asked me which quack i was going to see
he said he saw Dr. V..the doc i had been trying to get in to see....
and he helped me
my attitude changed and i had hope once again and asked that i see this doc too
after i got home i rememvered how when i saw this neighbor last i had written him off as one of the walking dead
he was now in the doctor's office to see if he could talk with him for a few mintues..he wanted to see if he could bow hunt on his land...he wa alert and in so much better health..no longer part of the walking dead
so hoping i get an appointment with this doc
i had heard from others that he was the doc to see in town
wtg to hear from primary care doc i have down the hill to see if i can get blood work done locally or if i need to see her in person in order to continue to get meds
hoping health is doing well enough to call and talk to someone form teh office
i sent an email to one of the people in the office who had sent me an email awhile back
can not recall what i just wrote so i will stop now.
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Lisa--what a great cartoon!
LP--glad your MD appt. went well.
Kam--hope you get the doctor you want.
No school today. Cold and high winds. Winds chills of 25 below zero. I took a Benadryl last night and slept like a rock.
May take a nap and then be productive.
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I just got done coloring my hair.
makes me feel like amillion bucks- when I get it right! haha
daughter's birthday today so I will be making dinner. gottta run to grocery store .
kam, sory your chair broke.
and I am glad you getting dr help.
Hiker, cold here too but we only had 2 hr delay. not near as what you got there in weather- thank God
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I did take a morning nap and finally hauled myself out of bed at noon. Not sure why I have been so tired lately.
Have had to take so much magnesium for the foot cramps that I am running to the restroom--not good.
I did my exercise bike for 25 minutes.
Wish we would have had school today. Maybe tomorrow, although it is supposed to be minus 12 tonight and then factor in the wind chill for walkers and kids waiting for the bus at 6:30 A.M.
Nice and sunny out, though.
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well, revamped ANOTHER on line store last night. was up til 1:30am. and I am so full of life today.
it is either the red wine I had for daughter's bday, or the adrenal meds I am taking!
either way ,I am so full of energy!!!! YAY
I took lots of photos today to put on line to sell stuff.
Daughter #1 is coming over for me to color her hair. not really into it becasue of lyme sx but glad to help her.
I am taking a break fomr doing dishes right now. lots from birthday dinner.
that;s all for now
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Thursday-Really cold down here for Alabama. It's 1:45 in the afternoon and has warmed up to 28 degrees.
Have my crockpot going at home with some Brunswick stew but have decided to go to the museum after work.
Thursdays they have jazz, food and art night so I'm treating myself and actually going.
Found out they have poetry readings one night a month on a Thursday so will try to go to that too.
I've missed out on so much being sick that I really try to make myself go and have some fun when I can.
See you all tomorrow!
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Ak--jazz at the museum sounds fun! Last time I visited my brother in Atlanta we went to Martini night at a museum. You get a drink and watch an educational film on the omniplex type screen. What a hoot.
It got up to 8 degrees today but the wind is 30 mph so lots of blowing snow and crazy wind chills.
I went to the chiropractor this morning and managed the grocery store and library this afternoon.
May get on the exercise bike later.
I hope we are back in school tomorrow. We have so many kids from the country areas that it is dangerous for the buses and for kids waiting at the bus stops in these temps.
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Ive been working on taxes and budget since i got up at ten. My brain is so fried. Years ago bettyg helprd me organize my important papers and it really helped but it still took me months to ger my taxes ready
Now my finances are much simpler and i got numbers for taxes in a few hours
But i am having trouble with new budget. Hard to believe how much education i have when i cant do simple math or remember anything if it isnt written down
I ate and need a break from this so i am going to pick up dry cleaning and some plant hangers. Still finishing up little decorating things. Last night i put the insulated drapes in romm i am in the most. Its hard cuz i need step stool...but heater was on 70 and i couldnt get it above 59 so i really needed to do something. I think ill need them about two months
Ok-out and about...im getting concerned about tutu...no one has heard frim her..i just remembered i have her number...im such a dunce sometumes...ill text her
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Lp--I know Tutu posted on the Happy New Year thread, but haven't heard from her since then. I imagine she is enjoying her time with her relatives.
Your insulated drapes might be good in the summer, too, to keep the heat out.
I did 25 minutes on the exercise bike. I need to change up the music tomorrow.
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I need to go back and read tutu's post again but she is on the road.
i assume heading home.
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She should be home now. When i texted her she was 20 miles frim home. I did one errand. And was bad. I bought the plant hangers and paid more than i wanted to for them. And then i couldnt resist...4 little plants-all different, healthy and considered air purifyers for 10.00 and i got to pick two fancy 8" pots for free!
Pretty good deal...not really in the budget...but when i saw air purifyer i couldnt resist
It was too cold to go to dry cleaners...maybe tomorrow i will go there and to vet to get ettas sentiel
I hung one more insulated drape...and one plant in new hanger
Now im vegging in recliner...weather is saying snow is coming but it is too cold to pre treat roads...so roads will be bad early in morning
Hiker...i did use insulated curtins to help with heat...but they arent as pretty as the new ones i bought when i redid rooms. If i am.using ac a lot i could put them back on i guess
Im still dragging...not eating as good as i should or taking correct supps or txing with tea and rife...that is the plan...but it seems so hard to get it all done
I took extra sleep meds and got two good nights sleep and i think my pain level is down a little
Lisa...i am in awe of your energy...i wonder if keeping track of how you feel everyday would help you figure out what is going on...you have really good and really bad days. I wonder if therr is a pattern
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Plants are always a treat. Sure hope they work out.
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kayak, you are right about my days up and down.... hmmmm..... I have trouble remembering to keep track of anything! I will try, but it is probably diet related combined with my cycle, the moon, new meds, no sleep, etc.
Iended up not finishing dishes. I started one daughter's hair color, then the other came in and asked for her. so all day that is all I did. foil highlights and etc. so pooped. I
also listed some things on line to sell.
lefterovers again for dinner! too tired to cook. lots of leftovers anyway.
the dog was nuts today. she loves the snow. wanted to go out ove rand over. 15 degrees high. she kept asking us all to go out with her- she is so cute!
plus she ate like 6 bowls of food today!!! piggy.
my brain wants to stay up late again and do things, but my body is ready to go kaput.
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Yep. I'm home!! It is cold in here 'cause I turned the heat down when we left.
I spent 2 hours in bed just to stay warm.
More tomorrow... Good to see AK!!
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Glad you are back.
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5 am eyes open
5:30 got up and took 2 excedrin
6:45 am opened hanging file rubbermaid filing system to see what was in side. It is broek. 99% of the files had been cleaned out all raady. So that system is out.
Will need to pick up another filing system. Put papers I wanted to keep in box.
Health is still running on empty this am so resting now then I will try and take a shower and put on clean clothes. In a bad mood this am but know it is just due to health being so low.
Thankful that if I just lay here I am OK after a while.
Not fit to be around people. no patience.
helped that neighbor was out at dark thirty still trying to declutter this am too.
She was using her patio. Decided that is where I will put things too It would be so nice today if I could finish sorting thru boxes and get them put away.
I know the filing thing will have to wait until I have something to file in.
Reset button and defrag button for the brain
Just got back from the group photo for the local paper. Being around people just dooesn't work for my brain but got it done.
More funds were collected by neighbor for the gift certificate.
Had another neighbor come by this am who did not feel ok with giving the funds to the person who was collecting them so that put a glitch in things.
Found the name of the lady I thought would like to give the gift certificate to the senior director but she is doown the hill at the doctor's today.
It all worked out but boy did my brain strugggle with trying to problem solve.
Need to get up and turn off heater. I opened the windows and forgot to turn off heater. It is a task to get up.
Need to be strong enough to lift the screen off of my legs and strong enough to put keyboard and mouse some place.
Brain is flared. Hoping it will settle down soon.
Able to take a shower this am and put clean clothes on. And make up.
Took Rosie out a few times to toilet...we missed the park this am.
Had breakfast and toook meds. Need to lay here and then have lunch and take meds.
I wanted to do more today but for now i just need to veg so brain will settle down.
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Friday-Doing my TGIF dance here at my desk. Glad it's the weekend. I've been tired lately.
I had a great time at the museum. They didn't have to many exhibits but examining them felt so refreshing. Was great to focus on something besides my 'issues'.
The jazz trio consisted of an upright bass, guitar and I think a soprano sax. I enjoyed it very much, so different than what I listen to on the radio.
Had a giant cheese plate and two glasses of pinot noir too!
Got home around 9 but it was worth it.
Stay warm everyone!
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Such fun at the museum.. I wonder if our local one does anything like this?
I am very run down today.
up an ddown, up and down.... who needs an amusement park with lyme around?????
don't feel like leaving the house.
so cold. I am working on line, lisiting htings to sell.
I did some dishes. so many more to do. and what about dinner??? ugh who wants to think about that? I should have let daughter drive to work. now I have to go pick her up.
sorry to gripe.
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Tutu--welcome home. Hope you enjoyed your visit to Texas.
Only worked three days this week due to snow days and I am still exhausted.
I don't think I will ride the exercise bike today.
Does shivering because it's cold out count as exercise?
Time for Friday evening relax time.
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im still tired and it is cold. i was up all night...could not get away from pain til 3-4 am then slept ttil 11:45
mostly hung around house trying to finish money stuff and decide what to do about tx
i got into buhner...i have 5 herbs here and it is amazing the things they help (on paper) anyway
i think it was keeb in another post that said she tries to use what gives her a better bang for her buck...it would be hard to beat these five hebs i am afraid of andro (cuz it hits so much stuff it knowcks me out)but i think i will try the other four and see what what happens
when i can sleep at night and get something done during day i will see about adding rife. i knoow i can control my herxes with buhner...so i think its best to start there
i talked to my daughter about money stuff...where i am stuck and it was helpful we also talked a lot about other stuff and that was really nice
then it was geting dark and i had to try to remove some of the 3 inches of snow...light and fluffy so more walking than lifting which is excellent exercise for me without abusing myself too much
i was out about 40-50 min..i needed a scarf and my hands got cold with good gloves...but i think that was healthy exercise for me
my heart was pounding when i came in...drank a lot of water...not ready to eat yet...but will. my choices are quinoa chic and califlower or chili...i really want chili...
i plan to make buhner tea tonight and do as much picking up as i can. i have medical tests next mon and tues and the guy comes wed to finish laundry room...hope my dryer still works...
i also have some detox stuff here so need to figure out how to schedule everything and and stick to it
for two days i have taken etta out to play and she lasts less than a minute! tooooo cold for my baby
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We left for Texas on Christmas Day and had a great time over the weekend. Then Sunday night I got the stomach virus and was horribly ill. Bleah. Lost 10 pounds already.
The good news is that I went out to eat Saturday night with my brother and sister in law and cousin. (Hubby has the flu) . A friend from high school recognized me from my Facebook picture and came over to our table. She had been sitting right next to us!! We have not seen each other in 45 years!!
She lives in Los Angeles, I'm in Missouri and we meet in a city of 5 million people! (Houston) just so happens that her son lives a few miles from where my brother lives. We only spoke for a few minutes and neither of us thought to get a picture!!
I had hoped to connect with her again and then I got sick.
After we got to South Texas, I proceeded to get my husband's respiratory bug. More fever and yuck. Still battling it but am much better.
Came home to a heater that isn't working right. Had to crawl in bed for several hours last night just to stay warm. They are supposed to come check it today.
It was 3 degrees here the night we stayed in Oklahoma. It was only 12 there. Thankfully no ice or snow!!
I managed to get to the grocery store this afternoon. I'm pooped.
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Hiker-, yes , shivering burns callories, so I caount it as exercise!
kayak- I hope you find results with your new treatment
lymetoo- sorry you had a 'sick' experience!
I went out west as a child and had some flu. there were 6 of us kids all piled in the back of my uncles VW van driving thru the west and boy that was crazy.
I took a nap. that's what I did along with lots of dhishes that still arent' done. that was my exercise.
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Well i made my tea and some quinoa to use for breakfasts...
And watched some tv and played with etta. I dont do much anymore
Im bored now but not sleepy...nite
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kayak, I was bored but not sleepy last night too!
I watched a movie. MUD. it was good
I am feeling bad with migraine. very bad migraine. I drove daughter to work ealier and I think the cold actually helped it outside.
I am sad my sewing machine isn't working right. I cannot sew. my serger is still great but I wnated to sew some new dog clothes and other ideas I had.
now getting that dumb thing fixed will take a lifetime.
let's see what I do today. I had so many plans, but fear with this head I will not get them done.
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Hey, Lisa. I saw some cute fleece material at WalMart and thought it would make cute doggie bed covers. It's white with black paw prints.
We came home to a cold condo. Thought it just needed to warm up .. but it's obvious that the heater is not right. They were supposed to come yesterday but didn't. It's 64 in here this morning. 12 degrees outside. Grateful that it is in the 60's! Could be worse!
They said they would be out today to fix it. Just hope they can get it fixed as we have ice on the way for Sunday and Monday!
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Sorry your going thru that tute. After a trip too....when i would need dys to recoup
Being cold can wear you out. You c an get one of those little heaters that look like radiators as nd keep one room warm with elec....it can get expensive but maybe worth it for a few days
I have one in each bedroom so i can warm where im working an. Not pay to heat whole house
Hope guy comes soon
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He supposedly fixed a capacitor. It's 69 now. I hope to buy a kerosene heater (small one) for just such emergencies.
I feel awful.. just pukey. BP is low too. (94/51) .. so I'm upping the fluids.
I have to go out in a bit .. after I finally get a shower!
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Every day I think God for a warm house, so I totally understand, Tutu. Glad the heater seems to be fixed now.
Was a slug last night after work. Felt good.
Slept in this morning and then off to the grocery store. Am making some turkey chili now.
Rode the exercise bike 25 minutes. It was a struggle today, but I made myself do it.
Watching a bit of football today, reading, and heading to prayer service this evening.
Have a good day and let's hope the ice does not come near any of us. Snow tomorrow night here, though.
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lymetoo, thanks for th efabric tip!
I hope you get heat fast. maybe putting down too low put a chink in the system. my husband wants to get one of those infrared heaters. supposed to be next to nothign to run and heat like mad.
I took some pain killers and head is more bearable now. I try not to take that stuff but when I do I wonder why I didn't earlier.
DD #1 came over and I waxed her eyebrows. she is dog sittging for someone all week. that may be my only exercise all day.
my family has never watched Under Our Skin. I am hoping to get them all to do that today. wish me luck!
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Omg...at noon i took 1 teaspoon buhner tea...worked on house two hours...way more than i have in a long time
Then at 2 i took 1 tablespoon of tea and 15 min later i started to herx like crazy
I wont get much more done todsy but gotta be glad im killin stuff
Omg...so dizzy...cant stand...both knees screamin...i thought it was surgery gone bad...must be ketes in there
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Lisa .. Hope you can find something to do with the fabric. It was cute!
Hope you have a good day, hiker and everyone!!
Kayak.. Why not just bypass the Lyme treatment? There will always be ketes to kill but herxing is not my cup of tea... lol .. so I just leave it alone.
Am I getting sappy in my old age? I just got back from Target and there were kids everywhere. I've never seen so many! When we first moved here I swear it was 6 weeks before I saw any kids!
So... I heard little 5 yr olds singing "Jingle Bells" .. it was so cute! Then at the checkout, a little 4 yr old boy came up to me and said, "THANK GOODNESS they still have Power Rangers!!" Received my chuckles and blessings today!
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I think the bugs are taking over cuz i havent done any tx or even maint in a year cuz i put all money into house
Im so much worse. Can hardly take care of self...you know i used to ride, kayak and walk all in same day
I hope i can get some of my life back. But i dont believe in herxing so much it stops me
Tomorrow i will take one t 4 times a day...as long as i dont get sick like today and very gradually ramp up
After a rest i was able to push light snow around and sweep some and throw down salt
Then i rested again and from wc was able to do a little. More in house
Resting again
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kayak, I like to do things fast becasue I am so imaptient. I like to thinkI am getting all the buggers out by herxing a lot.
maybe I am too new at this.?
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Many llmds say its not a good idea to herx hard. It makes many organs work hard and can damage them. A little herx is good...slow and steady wins the race
So today i woke up at ten...way earlier than normal recently. I think i fell asleep about 3 am. That is better than 5 am
The bad herx went away before the end of the day yestetday and i continued to make slow progress with house
It was very cold...i had ti put elec heaters near all pipes. I was really out of it yesterday...i thought todsy would be sunny and warm...its . 15 and we are about to get snowed on for two days
Soon i hope to turn truck around in carport and take a bunch of hardware i organized out to shed. My plan was to doit in 24 hrs...it has been...um...nine dsys. Ahhhh. What a life
It is supposed to be ice and snow all day tomorrow so im pretty sure...so i will postpone the ultrasound scheduled
Uh oh...its time for second dose of tea...just a teaspoon tho...
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Wow...nobody home...huh?
I took tea twice two hrs apart and kept working ... up and down step stool fixing curtins etc
My kitchen table is back to normal and a pile of stuff is by back door ready for shed. I do have to turn car around when i catch my breath
Im dreading a storm tomorrow. The sun is going down and its getting colder. No melting today
Last rest i watchd a bunch of shih tzu videos on you tube...a lot of them look and act just like etta. She nevrr got attacked by a grey parot tho!
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