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I watched the quiet sunrise this morning in what looked to be a partly cloudy sky. It was very pretty, and I dozed back off to the sounds of the birds, and was surprised that it was 10:00 when I woke up.
As I got up and moving around, I was picking up and putting away and generally getting things turned around to go home. I finally had breakfast about 11:30.
Just as I was sitting down to eat, Jim and Polly came in. We visited a while, they left, and I finished getting ready to go home. I called Overton's about the ill-fitting boat cover, and they are going to exchange it. I rolled it back up as best I could.
When I ordered the internet service, the lady told me that it would be on after 5pm on the service day. I did all my cleaning and packing to leave, and at 5:05, no service. Hm. I called customer service and asked about it. "5:00 Central Time," he said. Ugh. So I putzed around for another 45 minutes.
6 o'clock, 6:05. No service. I called again. Of course, I was on hold, in the que, and when I finally spoke with someone, he had to start from the very beginning, with the service address, billing address, etc. He checked the modem (from Texas!) and declared it functional, but something is not physically correct with the line into the house. (I don't think the technician ever came out like the very first lady told me he would.) So he put in another work order, and supposedly the person will be out tomorrow. That's all good and well; I won't be there. Evidently they call if they need to get into the building to check the service.
Needless to say, I was very disappointed, and frustrated, too. I was ready to leave before 5 and wanted to get home. I finally got into the van at 6:40 pm and headed south.
I had a good drive home, thank you God, although the folks northbound on I-75 were backed up stop-and-go from Bay City to Saginaw, about 10 miles. It's good to see that with our economy the way it is that people are still going "up north" on a holiday weekend.
I finally got home about 9:40. I unloaded the van and put it at the foot of the stairs in the foyer, and when I came in after parking the van, it was all upstairs!! I tell you, that Daniel is a good man.
It was good to see him. We visited while I unpacked, then I showered. That felt good.
I wrote here, and I'm off to bed.
Work day tomorrow.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Wednesday 07.01.2009
I think I’m doing better with the Arimidex than the Tamoxifen. I feel like I’m actually resting when I sleep, even though it’s interrupted. And I don’t feel like I’m buried, looking for the surface all the time. That’s a good thing.
Today was slightly breezy at times alternating with the mirror of the lake. It’s so beautiful. I enjoyed watching the loons, the ducks, the blue heron, the hummingbird, purple martins? and the eagle for a great part of the morning. Soooo restful to my soul. There is no way I can thank God enough.
On the way to pacing myself, I took it easy the first part of the day. I went into Hale and sat in the Senior Center parking lot and connected to the internet, picking through email and posting the last few days of blog entries after stopping at the “transfer station” to drop off the trash. I was getting hungry, but on the way home I had a strong telephone signal, so pulled into a parking lot and made a phone call. Geesh.
I had a nice lunch back at the cabin. It looked like the high clouds were breaking up. The jet skis and other boaters came out onto the lake. The temperature was up to a whopping 62 degrees. I have to say I, too, went outdoors, trimming and feeding the plants, sweeping the deck, etc. I looked at that boat cover again—it’s not going to work.
Daniel called and we visited a bit. I had a couple of other phone calls, too, one of them being Polly inviting me down for supper. Cool.
I was going to go out for a paddleboat ride, but the hard things I’ve been stepping on in the carpet were calling for attention. I got scissors and started cutting the shag carpet of the debris. I don’t know what it is (maybe something really gross that has hardened), but I ended up with 2 good sized piles of fuzz. And I found another small gold fish hook imbedded in the carpet. It’s a wonder I haven’t found it before. I have found a couple other of those fish hooks. Scary.
6 o’clock. I got my bicycle out of the garage and rode down to the Goodwin Cottage, where Jim had prepared spaghetti, salad, and garlic bread. Yum! It was nice to visit and share a meal.
I didn’t stay long. I rode back home—and just as I got to the garage door, my foot slipped off the pedal and caught the back of my ankle/lower leg. Ow. I put the bike away and went in to assess the damage.
Lots of abrasions that were bleeding a little. I washed it up and put the triple antibiotic ointment on it. It’s swollen and bruised, too. Looks like a bad shave job.
I got back on the ceiling project. I ended up doing quite a bit this evening, finishing approximately a third of the ceiling. And I washed the walls below where I painted. They were sure dirty and will need another washing yet. I ended up painting and cleaning until maybe 11:30 or so.
I wrote here after cleaning up.
Tomorrow I’ll be leaving late afternoon. I’m anxious to get home and see Daniel.
I work all day Friday, then 3-11 on Saturday.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Today was slightly breezy at times alternating with the mirror of the lake. It’s so beautiful. I enjoyed watching the loons, the ducks, the blue heron, the hummingbird, purple martins? and the eagle for a great part of the morning. Soooo restful to my soul. There is no way I can thank God enough.
On the way to pacing myself, I took it easy the first part of the day. I went into Hale and sat in the Senior Center parking lot and connected to the internet, picking through email and posting the last few days of blog entries after stopping at the “transfer station” to drop off the trash. I was getting hungry, but on the way home I had a strong telephone signal, so pulled into a parking lot and made a phone call. Geesh.
I had a nice lunch back at the cabin. It looked like the high clouds were breaking up. The jet skis and other boaters came out onto the lake. The temperature was up to a whopping 62 degrees. I have to say I, too, went outdoors, trimming and feeding the plants, sweeping the deck, etc. I looked at that boat cover again—it’s not going to work.
Daniel called and we visited a bit. I had a couple of other phone calls, too, one of them being Polly inviting me down for supper. Cool.
I was going to go out for a paddleboat ride, but the hard things I’ve been stepping on in the carpet were calling for attention. I got scissors and started cutting the shag carpet of the debris. I don’t know what it is (maybe something really gross that has hardened), but I ended up with 2 good sized piles of fuzz. And I found another small gold fish hook imbedded in the carpet. It’s a wonder I haven’t found it before. I have found a couple other of those fish hooks. Scary.
6 o’clock. I got my bicycle out of the garage and rode down to the Goodwin Cottage, where Jim had prepared spaghetti, salad, and garlic bread. Yum! It was nice to visit and share a meal.
I didn’t stay long. I rode back home—and just as I got to the garage door, my foot slipped off the pedal and caught the back of my ankle/lower leg. Ow. I put the bike away and went in to assess the damage.
Lots of abrasions that were bleeding a little. I washed it up and put the triple antibiotic ointment on it. It’s swollen and bruised, too. Looks like a bad shave job.
I got back on the ceiling project. I ended up doing quite a bit this evening, finishing approximately a third of the ceiling. And I washed the walls below where I painted. They were sure dirty and will need another washing yet. I ended up painting and cleaning until maybe 11:30 or so.
I wrote here after cleaning up.
Tomorrow I’ll be leaving late afternoon. I’m anxious to get home and see Daniel.
I work all day Friday, then 3-11 on Saturday.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Tuesday 06.30.2009
I slept pretty good overall, but woke with a slight headache. Probably a response to all that dirt I kicked up yesterday. I had breakfast and brew and lotsa water. I took it easy this morning, enjoying my library book while waiting a little before going out for a jog.
Temps almost 60, light wind, and overcast today. I had a good jog and a shower after.
Lunch. Now I have to go out to the garage and get the second coat of wax on that speedboat.
I wasn’t very perky out there in the garage. I came in and took Tylenol/motrin for neck pain that felt like it could lead to a migraine (which I haven’t had since stopping birth control pills in November 2007). I went back out and took my time. I got it done. I sure looks nice. Then I put on the new cover I got from Overton’s. It’s supposed to be sized for this boat, but it just doesn’t fit right. After walking around it and tugging on it several times, I decided to close up shop for the evening.
That put away, I came in and talked with Daniel on the phone. He’s had a busy day again at work.
I had a snack, read a little more, and wrote here. I’m thinking I could be painting, but I’m thinking that pacing myself is a better thing to do. I can paint some tomorrow. And maybe get someone to help me put the boat in the water. We’ll see.
That’s all for now.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Temps almost 60, light wind, and overcast today. I had a good jog and a shower after.
Lunch. Now I have to go out to the garage and get the second coat of wax on that speedboat.
I wasn’t very perky out there in the garage. I came in and took Tylenol/motrin for neck pain that felt like it could lead to a migraine (which I haven’t had since stopping birth control pills in November 2007). I went back out and took my time. I got it done. I sure looks nice. Then I put on the new cover I got from Overton’s. It’s supposed to be sized for this boat, but it just doesn’t fit right. After walking around it and tugging on it several times, I decided to close up shop for the evening.
That put away, I came in and talked with Daniel on the phone. He’s had a busy day again at work.
I had a snack, read a little more, and wrote here. I’m thinking I could be painting, but I’m thinking that pacing myself is a better thing to do. I can paint some tomorrow. And maybe get someone to help me put the boat in the water. We’ll see.
That’s all for now.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Monday 06.29.2009
Quiet and overcast with a hint of clearing skies when I woke at 7:30 after my usual interrupted sleep. I thought about getting up. When I looked at the clock again it was 9:30. Guess I wasn’t ready earlier.
It’s been low to mid 60’s today with intermittent light rain showers interspersed with peeks of sunshine. Not too bad, really.
My shoulder, well, the whole upper left quadrant, is uncomfortable. Tylenol and motrin help.
I had a productive day. I went out for a walk, and when I came back in it started to rain. In fact, it rained on and off all day today.
I ended up deep cleaning the front room and started painting the ceiling in there. It’s just dry USB board, so it soaks up the Kilz stuff I’m putting on. But it’s a start. And smells so much better already.
Not sure what tomorrow may bring.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
It’s been low to mid 60’s today with intermittent light rain showers interspersed with peeks of sunshine. Not too bad, really.
My shoulder, well, the whole upper left quadrant, is uncomfortable. Tylenol and motrin help.
I had a productive day. I went out for a walk, and when I came back in it started to rain. In fact, it rained on and off all day today.
I ended up deep cleaning the front room and started painting the ceiling in there. It’s just dry USB board, so it soaks up the Kilz stuff I’m putting on. But it’s a start. And smells so much better already.
Not sure what tomorrow may bring.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Sunday 06.28.2009
I slept last night, but sure wasn’t ready to get up at 0430. I felt like my brain was being pulled from it’s vacuum-packaging. Ugh. After a few deep breaths and attempts at consciousness, I made it. Daniel was still sleeping, sounding like he was still in the vacuum. He surfaced about 2 minutes before his alarm came on.
I left and had a safe drive down, thank you God.
The hospital was either busy or understaffed on the other floors, as 3 staff from our floor had to “float” out. Not a popular option. Our floor was nicely manageable, and after our discharges we had to staff down another one of us in my job role. No such luck—another one of us had to “go out” and cover the other unit’s lunches. Since I had gone not too long ago, the other girl went, saying that if she got sent back I could go home. Very generous of her.
3 of our girls were released from the other areas about 2:30. We shifted our staffing around, they changed into hospital scrubs (the other units are considered “dirty” and we are a “clean” unit), reported off, and those of us who were leaving, did. I clocked out 3 pm. Whew.
I got home and started turning things around to go up north. Changed clothes, went to the library to return and pick up materials. Back home, I loaded my bicycle into the van. I got the other items on my list collected, all but the food. I had plenty of time for a nap. I rested for about a half hour, enough to feel somewhat refreshed.
I made my sandwich to eat on the road, along with an apple and a few chips and packed the cooler and dry foods. Loaded up, on my way.
First stop, Meijer, to pay the bill. The person at the service desk listened to why the card number was not active, clicked around on the computer screen, and “no problem”. Cool. Thank you.
I had an uneventful drive, stopping when I wanted, lingering if I felt like it, arriving at the Jacque Cabin about 11:30 pm. I saw one deer go across the road, and a couple other on the side, and several in the fields. Thank you God for keeping me safe.
All was well inside the Cabin, and I got unloaded. I’m surprised at how “buggy” it is outdoors. The temperature was mid 60’s and the lake mirror still. I finally turned in about 12:30.
Today was the first pill of the Arimidex, an aromatase inhibitor which inhibits the amount of estrogens being produced. Doctor Williams felt that my hormone levels are such that I am now “menopausal”, therefore can switch from the Tamoxifen, which is an estrogen receptor blocker. After reading the side effects of the Arimidex, it makes me wonder, but I’ll try it. So far, so good.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
I left and had a safe drive down, thank you God.
The hospital was either busy or understaffed on the other floors, as 3 staff from our floor had to “float” out. Not a popular option. Our floor was nicely manageable, and after our discharges we had to staff down another one of us in my job role. No such luck—another one of us had to “go out” and cover the other unit’s lunches. Since I had gone not too long ago, the other girl went, saying that if she got sent back I could go home. Very generous of her.
3 of our girls were released from the other areas about 2:30. We shifted our staffing around, they changed into hospital scrubs (the other units are considered “dirty” and we are a “clean” unit), reported off, and those of us who were leaving, did. I clocked out 3 pm. Whew.
I got home and started turning things around to go up north. Changed clothes, went to the library to return and pick up materials. Back home, I loaded my bicycle into the van. I got the other items on my list collected, all but the food. I had plenty of time for a nap. I rested for about a half hour, enough to feel somewhat refreshed.
I made my sandwich to eat on the road, along with an apple and a few chips and packed the cooler and dry foods. Loaded up, on my way.
First stop, Meijer, to pay the bill. The person at the service desk listened to why the card number was not active, clicked around on the computer screen, and “no problem”. Cool. Thank you.
I had an uneventful drive, stopping when I wanted, lingering if I felt like it, arriving at the Jacque Cabin about 11:30 pm. I saw one deer go across the road, and a couple other on the side, and several in the fields. Thank you God for keeping me safe.
All was well inside the Cabin, and I got unloaded. I’m surprised at how “buggy” it is outdoors. The temperature was mid 60’s and the lake mirror still. I finally turned in about 12:30.
Today was the first pill of the Arimidex, an aromatase inhibitor which inhibits the amount of estrogens being produced. Doctor Williams felt that my hormone levels are such that I am now “menopausal”, therefore can switch from the Tamoxifen, which is an estrogen receptor blocker. After reading the side effects of the Arimidex, it makes me wonder, but I’ll try it. So far, so good.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
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