Day 310

I sweated and groaned at physical therapy. Oh wow, how fast the tone goes with sitting. I will keep up with the daily need for core strength. It only takes twenty minutes. Lunch was meaningful. Michele and I have a connection and I enjoy her company plus the veggie burger was delicious. This morning I will get out and fill the green bin before the rain starts again. Later, Seaquake with Rosalie and Karen for a pint and lunch. Best way to end 2019.

Day 309

Sunday was quiet. No morning prayer. Lots of food and TV. Physical therapy at 10. I have not done my homework. I have walked or rebounded but no mat has hit the floor. I will start over and do better. I cleaned out a couple of upper kitchen cupboards and now the lower ones need attention. I do enjoy simplifying. Today I want to get a watering can or short hose for use in the greenhouse. I have carrots, beets, and spinach coming up.

Day 308

Michelle was alone at the CofC so I went for an hour so she could have a break. It was busy and I’m glad I did a good deed. I got a  haircut from the salon down the street. I like it. It’s what I asked for: a 1970’s shag with a curly top and a mane. I took the fat off the broth and filled the crockpot with every bean and pea in the drawer. Today is morning prayer and I may go.

Day 307

CofC was a bore and I came home early. I did get two good walks and  shiny new toilet! Now I want a new shower stall. And a new bedspread. It’s time for me to get anything I have wanted and put off getting. Today I’m going to find a haircut person. I have been putting that off too. The bean soup will start as soon as I get the ham out of the broth. The broth is my favorite part. Life is good.

Day 306

Yesterday I filled the green bin from the back yard. The ham bone is simmering and I can smell it! It will cook for another day to make bone broth and then Oh boy, bean soup. It’s my favorite part of the holiday meal. Today is CofC duty. I’m looking forward to going and being there for visitors questions. I use my resources and like it. Later, new toilet! Nothing wrong with the old one. I just want a new one. Onward and upward.

Day 305

Cold and dry today. After a restless night and headache, I want an active day. I want to fill the green bin with pruning and weeds. Hollie will come to collect leftovers and there is a lot of ham! I’m waiting for the bone to be uncovered and into the crockpot for bone broth and all the legumes I can find. My favorite part of holiday meals is the soup. Megan’s delicious pecan pie and ice cream with caramel sauce is on the menu.

Day 304

Today I’m feeling less fragile and I credit a very long night for it. I’m sorry to miss church, especially since I had invited Carrie. I asked Gayle to take care of her. From 5:30 PM until 6 AM, I slept. Karen’s massage helped but the struggle was too much. Today my head is clear and not hurting. Megan will come over at 10 to put the ham in the oven. Our menu is simple, roast vegetables and bone in ham. So, Merry Christmas

Day 303

I went to bed early after a busy day of housework and walking. Woke up with a headache. Coffee is helping. Hollie will come early and we will do our whirlwind shopping for Christmas dinner. We make up the menu as we go along. Then Karen can help me with her deep massage and extras like hot rocks and reiki. Church starts at 7 PM. Hope I make it but I won’t push myself if I’m not feeling well. The church will be beautiful.

Day 302

Yesterday was the best day in months. I want more of the good stuff. Today I will do housework and walk too. No rain expected and I am glad for it. There are activities I want to pursue that need my clear head and willing body. Writing keeps calling and  I keep procrastinating. The prompt about work history is writing itself in my head. Time to start putting it on paper. Watercolor stuff is sitting on the table too. I want to be creative.

Day 301

Deep long sleep and woke up with no headache! The rainy day TV binge worked. Since Megan gave me Netflix, I have new programs to watch. Church this morning will be officiated by our visiting priest. The couple will be here until March. Our good fortune. Maybe I’ll get out later for a walk if the rain stops long enough. I don’t want another full day of sitting. The greenhouse needs to be watered so the crop can do its best in the cold.

Day 300

Not feeling well, headache, shaky with no obvious symptoms. . Not well yesterday either but I did what I said I would do. The CofC was busier than I expected with the city Christmas party and the double board meeting. I enjoyed the visitors too. I like being there. Today I won’t get dressed. Being buried in a blanket and staring at TV will help me get well. I have ingredients for a beef vegetable soup and that may be my only work today.

Day 299

The physical therapy session showed my sloth to what I know I need to do.  I’m back at it with vigor. I want to be strong so I can continue to do what I want to do. Two hour lunch with Rosalie is the best therapy. We hold each other up. Her dog went a short time ago and her reasons were the same. It was time to let the dogs go and stop struggling. Today is C0fC and it will be quiet.

Day 298

Della went quietly and peacefully thanks to the vet and the staff. I just couldn’t let her struggle with her limitations any longer. Hollie and Megan were solid support for the appointment. Jake and Minnie are very subdued. They are trying to figure it out. Today I have physical therapy and then the good stuff, lunch with Rosalie. It’s wet out and I will walk anyway. I won’t melt. I need to push myself more. It’s too easy to fall into the comfort zone.

Day 297

Another poor night and feeling unwell. Achy and low energy. I have a sad duty this afternoon when I ask the vet to send Della to her ancestors. She is not enjoying anything and cries all the time. I’m sure she will be better off in dog heaven. The physical therapy session amounted to getting back to core conditioning. It is what I need to get stronger and keep balance and walking. I want to be as well as possible. It’s up to me

Day 296

Poor sleep, achy head. Coffee helped but the body ain’t happy. I did walk yesterday, visited he museum for  catch-up and  did minor shopping. This morning I have a physical therapy appointment that Dr. V. ordered in October! I don’t know what to expect for exercises for balance and walking. Later I want a nap or at least a rest. Food was on plan yesterday and I liked it. I enjoyed the time with Hollie. She is a delight. I count on her support.

Day 295

I re-joined the human race again yesterday and enjoyed it. Church was its friendly inclusive self and Karen made cheese cake besides. The political social was well attended and friendly too. I registered the guests and had lots of good catch-up chats. It was the first day all week that I walked and it felt extra good. Today Hollie will come for a visit. I haven’t seen her for over a week and that’s too long. I miss her even though we text often.

Day 294

Nothing popped up. My energy was flat and I let it be all right.  Based on consumption of chips and noodles, I’d say that seasonal depression won the day. The dark heavy wet day just didn’t invite me to move. Today is lighter and I’m hoping that I am too. Church this morning, morning prayer, and I will enjoy being there. Later, Kevin’s launch party for his campaign and I will serve his guests. I like being at socials when I have a job.

Day 293

Cold clear morning after a lot of rain. The CofC was not busy but the people who did come in were interesting and that makes the effort worthwhile. Low energy afternoon and a couple of naps happened. Today I have no agenda and I would like to use it well. I will get out and walk and perhaps some weeds will meet their final resting place. I will water in the greenhouse for the new carrot and beet crop. Something new may pop up.

Day 292

Tea and stories group makes my day. The sharing is amazing and we learn so much about each other in the safety of our trust. Lots of laughing goes on too. Funny family memories and up-to-date anecdotes. Today I will go to the CofC for my volunteer duty. It’s pouring and cold but I will walk anyway. I won’t get much wetter than in and out of the car twice. Later, a quiet afternoon. December is going by fast and I’m glad for it.

Day 291

Jesse found a few places to zap with his nitrogen gun that looked suspicious. No biopsies. On to shopping and back home before the rain started. Felt good to stock up on necessities. Rosalie will pick me up and off to lunch. She has the proof of her book and I’m anxious to see it. She is in a writing phase and maybe it will rub off on  me. Later, tea and stories group will be here. I have cookies ready for my friends.

Day 290

The BOS was interesting and quick. Home before noon.  Out for a walk around the block. Later, Dem committee to hear the candidates and choose for endorsements. I had an opinion and stated it. Very stimulating and I had trouble going to sleep. Minnie hurt Della again. It makes me angry at Minnie and sad for Della. She has no defenses and needs to go to dog heaven. Today I’ll go to the derm for my annual look. I don’t have any skin issues.

Day 289

The CofC volunteer dinner was okay. I enjoy being with the other volunteers but it was not as generous as Sarah’s parties were. Nice to be remembered as the place would not run without us. Today is the only December BOS. Hope to visit with Anne and maybe lunch afterward. Later is a Dem committee meeting with candidate interviews for our endorsement. I hope to get a walk or two and maybe a little house stuff. The greenhouse is put back together and planted.

Day 288

I wish I could report that I had a vigorous day and I can say that I walked around the block. At least I participated in church and like being there. Today I have errands and shopping while we have a dry day.  I want to work in the greenhouse and finish fixing the doorway with a couple of fishing weights. I need to move and get involved in something purposeful or creative but not house work . Come on, girl, find the way.

Day 287

Yesterday started well and dropped  suddenly. I did not go to the farm or the community event. Sat feeling non-specifically unwell. Another day of rest in the rainstorm. Maybe a touch of seasonal depression that I can usually overcome when there is something to do with people. Hoping for a better day today. First church, then, weather dependent, outside for at least a brief walk. I have slept well and wake up bright and moving. Then it  goes away. I don’t like feeling weak.

Day 286

I had a lovely day of playing hooky from the CofC. I did not go out. All my steps were pacing or rebounder and it felt good to rest and enjoy my home. Today I will go to the community Christmas sale at the fairgrounds and help in the Historical Society display. I enjoy it every year. Fine time for seeing people and getting hugs and catch-up conversations. I may go the farm stand first as I would like a bunch of their vegs.

Day 285

Yesterday was the best one in a long time. The cold symptoms that have threatened for a week are dissipating. I had two walks and completed the errands that were on my mind. I secured the shower curtain inside the greenhouse and moved the soil. Now I want a couple of fishing weights to hold it down. I’m staying home today. Shirley quit at the CofC and I was not surprised. She was feeling unsupported. I’m ordering a new toilet. My not-a-christmas-present to myself.

Day 284

I walked the while the dogs were at the spa. Was slow but moving. Was at the beach and didn’t take a photo. Bought a great warm colorful knit hat. Later, I finished taking down the hydrangea plus some of the old roots. The best part was having Art and Ellen come and put the greenhouses back together after the windstorm tore it up. Today I will get the new soil in the planting box and secure the shower curtain over the broken doors.

Day 283

After my massage with Karen, I began to feel better. I’m sure she stimulated my immune system. I slept well and woke up with energy. Yesterday I had two good walks and cleaned out more old stuff. I do enjoy finding a place to purge.. Simple is better. Makes life easier. I have a pan of macro soup for breakfast. It is full of sea minerals, tofu, miso, and vegetables. I’m hoping my body will like it and use it to keep me going.

Day 282

I had a long walk yesterday and enjoyed it: paid my county taxes, water bill, took two checks to the post office and shopped at Safeway. Stopped and visited at the museum and signed up for the community bazar on Saturday. Purged in the kitchen and felt lighter taking the bin out to the curb. Best part was a visit with Michele who came and stayed until the dogs demanded  dinner.  I feel less well with a cold or something trying to get me.

Day 281

At church I was shaky and when Gayle asked if she could walk me home, I agreed. She gave me a lecture on asking for help. No walking. Not enough energy to bundle up, but the watercolor paper is out and paint pans. Don’t know exactly what I want to do. Maybe just put wet stuff on dry stuff. Restless mind wanting an opening to find comfort in the dark time. I’ll get out today with a walk to the post office at least.

Day 280

It was R&R all day and I think it helped as I feel better. I have to remind myself that a day of rest is okay. The soup broth is ready for vegetables and that’s the end of the T-day dinner. Today is church and something else weather dependent. There is repair to do in the greenhouse and I will need help with that. Don’t feel like tackling any housekeeping today. Maybe just poke around for something to create. That is what is missing.