Help yourself, too!
This morning, both dad and I have 11:30am appointments with Dr. Hardy, the dermitologist. Dad to check his moles for melanoma. (Everything looked good!) And me, to remove one ugly mole. When we are done, we will meet Uncle Joe and Auntie Isabel in Pleasanton.
Uncle Joe made us hot Italian sausage on sourdough rolls. Delicious!
Have I mentioned lately, that I still dream every day of someday getting a Class B van and traveling?? My dream is still alive. It's on my mind 24 hours a day, even though I never have anyone to share my dream with. Just, my own private, little (big) dream. I just wanted to write it down, in my very own blog, because it is important to me. Will I be lonely when the day comes, or ecstatically happy. Somehow, I believe Happy Resonates Within Me! Smile!
Welcome to My World. I spend almost 100% of my time in Hayward, CA taking care of my dad. This is a great opportunity to learn about blogging. This is Jordan Pond in Garin Park off Mission Blvd. in South Hayward.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
The real secret to success is positive thinking.
This morning, dad and I went to the movies and saw, "Tower Heist" with Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy.
We enjoyed watching the 49ers win!
The Raiders were great the first half - and totally fell apart the second half. Then we caught up with four episodes of Huell Howser from PBS. His shows are on seven days a week, and it is our favorite program(s) these days.
Luigi was nothing but energy all day and all night. This little guy never slows down!
9:00pm - Dad had an acute episode of his tendenitis in his right arm and shoulder tonight. Excruciating pain and frozen arm to his body. I quickly gave him his Norco pain medicine and shots of Duggan's Irish Cream and call the Kaiser Advice Nurse. He also was able to start squeezing his ball, and that also seemed to help. Within twenty to thirty minutes, his arm felt better and he was able to start moving it again. He says that he does not remember his tendenditis episode from a year ago October at all. Anyway, I am so happy that he is feeling so much better. Tonight he will take a sleeping pill and get a good nights rest.
This morning, dad and I went to the movies and saw, "Tower Heist" with Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy.
We enjoyed watching the 49ers win!
The Raiders were great the first half - and totally fell apart the second half. Then we caught up with four episodes of Huell Howser from PBS. His shows are on seven days a week, and it is our favorite program(s) these days.
Luigi was nothing but energy all day and all night. This little guy never slows down!
9:00pm - Dad had an acute episode of his tendenitis in his right arm and shoulder tonight. Excruciating pain and frozen arm to his body. I quickly gave him his Norco pain medicine and shots of Duggan's Irish Cream and call the Kaiser Advice Nurse. He also was able to start squeezing his ball, and that also seemed to help. Within twenty to thirty minutes, his arm felt better and he was able to start moving it again. He says that he does not remember his tendenditis episode from a year ago October at all. Anyway, I am so happy that he is feeling so much better. Tonight he will take a sleeping pill and get a good nights rest.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
Light up someone's world. Smile!
This morning I have an appointment with Dr. Chan to check my moles. I think they are pretty much okay, but it's for peace of mind. I would like a couple removed because they are a little itchy and I have started picking at them. But, you know, they usually don't want to remove them. It should be a pretty simple appointment. Also, I think I'll ask him about a second colonoscopy. It has been five years. Since mom had colon cancer and an ileostomy for ten years, dad's dad died of colon cancer, and dad always has polyps removed when he is tested - I think it wouldn't hurt just to keep an eye on things.
6:00pm - Good doctors visit. My doctor froze off three tags. The "Roving Dermitologist" happened to be dad's dermitologist, Dr. Hardy! Because of our unusual last name, he asked if I was dad's daughter. I told him that dad has an appointment with him Monday. He said that he is going to schedule a visit for me at the same time, and remove one mole! This was such a great visit.
Also, I went to the movies and saw, " A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas". Although, I did not see it in 3D. Nice, quick, cute movie.
This morning I have an appointment with Dr. Chan to check my moles. I think they are pretty much okay, but it's for peace of mind. I would like a couple removed because they are a little itchy and I have started picking at them. But, you know, they usually don't want to remove them. It should be a pretty simple appointment. Also, I think I'll ask him about a second colonoscopy. It has been five years. Since mom had colon cancer and an ileostomy for ten years, dad's dad died of colon cancer, and dad always has polyps removed when he is tested - I think it wouldn't hurt just to keep an eye on things.
6:00pm - Good doctors visit. My doctor froze off three tags. The "Roving Dermitologist" happened to be dad's dermitologist, Dr. Hardy! Because of our unusual last name, he asked if I was dad's daughter. I told him that dad has an appointment with him Monday. He said that he is going to schedule a visit for me at the same time, and remove one mole! This was such a great visit.
Also, I went to the movies and saw, " A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas". Although, I did not see it in 3D. Nice, quick, cute movie.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
You're doing a great job!
Tuesday night, Auntie Isabel had emergency eye surgery on her right side, blind eye. She has been having so much pain in that eye and it really became acute pain. She says the surgery helped, but she thinks there is still more. So, she may have to have a second surgery. So, this is a wait and see. Yet, she still wants "Family Day" today. She is a strong trooper! Dad and I will go pick her and Uncle Joe up, and we are all going to Shari's Restaurant in Livermore. Definitely, one of our favorite restaurants. The weather is supposed to turn cold today, and possibly rain. It will be fun, but I will miss our beautiful, "Indian Summer" weather. I enjoyed every single day of it.
Tuesday night, Auntie Isabel had emergency eye surgery on her right side, blind eye. She has been having so much pain in that eye and it really became acute pain. She says the surgery helped, but she thinks there is still more. So, she may have to have a second surgery. So, this is a wait and see. Yet, she still wants "Family Day" today. She is a strong trooper! Dad and I will go pick her and Uncle Joe up, and we are all going to Shari's Restaurant in Livermore. Definitely, one of our favorite restaurants. The weather is supposed to turn cold today, and possibly rain. It will be fun, but I will miss our beautiful, "Indian Summer" weather. I enjoyed every single day of it.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Your opinions and ideas need to be heard.
Beautiful warm, pleasant day. Dad went to exercise class. Luigi and I did laundry and made nachos for breakfast. Three batches! hahaha Sold one of my books on Amazon and ran to the post office and mailed it. Took it nice and easy all day long. Tonight, dad, Luigi and I went to the park and played fetch to wear Luigi out. He has a Lot of Energy! We finally experimented tonight. We like the cheese sandwiches in the toaster oven with just one slice of cheese. (Two slices of cheese stay cold - brrrrrrr). Is it wrong to be this relaxed? I Love It!!
Beautiful warm, pleasant day. Dad went to exercise class. Luigi and I did laundry and made nachos for breakfast. Three batches! hahaha Sold one of my books on Amazon and ran to the post office and mailed it. Took it nice and easy all day long. Tonight, dad, Luigi and I went to the park and played fetch to wear Luigi out. He has a Lot of Energy! We finally experimented tonight. We like the cheese sandwiches in the toaster oven with just one slice of cheese. (Two slices of cheese stay cold - brrrrrrr). Is it wrong to be this relaxed? I Love It!!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
The past doesn't decide the future. You do.
Another beautiful, sunny day. Went to Best Buy this morning, to get help with my "not working" Sirius satellite radio. It's been out for over a month. Long story short - after over an hour on the telphone with Sirius - my radio appears to no longer be happy. So I had to order another radio from Sirius for $141.00. They tell me I can have three radio's to cover my "Lifetime" membership. This radio only lasted for six years, as I bought it in 2005. Doesn't six years seem like a very short time to you for a radio?? We have radio's that are over sixty years old. After all was said and done, I had forgotten to tell Best Buy that also my regular radio is not working. Not sure how that is all connected. Maybe that might have made a difference. Any way - the new radio is on it's way.
Ran around all day and got lots of errands done. Also, went barefooting! I do LOVE going barefoot. Wish I could do it all the time.
Dad and I went to Taco Bell tonight and got their latest Chalupa special. Delicious! Messy, but delicious.
This nice, warm weather always makes me so happy.
Tonight, I finally got brave and tried both - black strap molasses, and - balsamic vinegar. I tasted about 1/2 teaspoon of the black strap molasses. Not bad. A little different. An acquired taste. But not too bad. Then, later I used the balsamic vinegar on my green salad. Pretty fun and tasty. I also tried kale. Wasn't too crazy about it. I threw it all out. I'll try it again sometime. I don't need to enjoy everything the first time around. I wanted to celebrate my successful braveness. I'm such a finicky eater. But, I really do want to eat healthier. One step closer! Smile!
Another beautiful, sunny day. Went to Best Buy this morning, to get help with my "not working" Sirius satellite radio. It's been out for over a month. Long story short - after over an hour on the telphone with Sirius - my radio appears to no longer be happy. So I had to order another radio from Sirius for $141.00. They tell me I can have three radio's to cover my "Lifetime" membership. This radio only lasted for six years, as I bought it in 2005. Doesn't six years seem like a very short time to you for a radio?? We have radio's that are over sixty years old. After all was said and done, I had forgotten to tell Best Buy that also my regular radio is not working. Not sure how that is all connected. Maybe that might have made a difference. Any way - the new radio is on it's way.
Ran around all day and got lots of errands done. Also, went barefooting! I do LOVE going barefoot. Wish I could do it all the time.
Dad and I went to Taco Bell tonight and got their latest Chalupa special. Delicious! Messy, but delicious.
This nice, warm weather always makes me so happy.
Tonight, I finally got brave and tried both - black strap molasses, and - balsamic vinegar. I tasted about 1/2 teaspoon of the black strap molasses. Not bad. A little different. An acquired taste. But not too bad. Then, later I used the balsamic vinegar on my green salad. Pretty fun and tasty. I also tried kale. Wasn't too crazy about it. I threw it all out. I'll try it again sometime. I don't need to enjoy everything the first time around. I wanted to celebrate my successful braveness. I'm such a finicky eater. But, I really do want to eat healthier. One step closer! Smile!
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