Leap Day
Great Day. Dad went to exercise and last Wednesday of the month Exercise Lunch at Sizzlers. Free Day for Me! Went to Walmart and bought a box to return QVC candle. I experimented last night. My real candle is very calm and serene. This candle with the battery has a flicker that just plain flickers way too much and I do not feel calm. This morning, I returned the two grinders. Too big, and not all that special of grinding. Went to Claudia's Skin Care and had my one stubborn black, bristly hair on my top lip removed again. I'm sure that it will surrender eventually. Went to Sweet Something and picked up the caramel apple that I ordered online last night. Then went to the movies and saw the animated, "Secret World of Arietty". Finished my library rented audiobook by Diane Keaton, "Then Again". Pretty tough. Several discs about first her dad dying, then her mom dying. Oh, and Davy Jones, of the Monkees died today. Age 66. Vegetarian, not an ounce of fat on him, runner. Dropped dead of a heart attack. I need to read Dr. John McDougall again and see what is causing these heart attacks is "supposedly" healthy people. I am a BIG Monkees fan. They are the first group that I ever went to see Live In Concert. It was at the San Franciso Cow Palace. Huge. Had those cold, hard, folding chairs. I jumped up and down with so much excitement on that chair - I Broke My Chair! I had the Best Time Ever! I named my first car Samuel Griselda - after the Monkees song Auntie Griselda. I love you Davy. You bring me so much happiness. Rest in Peace.
I am reading one of my favorite blogs, Tioga George. He mentions how he is
"s o o o spoiled". I totally relate to that. I really, really, really love being spoiled. And I really do appreciate being spoiled. I guess it's so obvious that I don't have to mention it all of the time. But, honestly, I am so spoiled - and I positively Love It!
Tonight the Disney Channel had on "101 Dalmations" with Glenn Close. Luigi watched the entire movie. He LOVED IT!
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.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
You are someone's inspiration.
Auntie Isabel is getting her hair done by Yumi in Hayward this morning and Uncle Joe has a doctor's appointment at 3:30pm. So, dad and I are meeting them for breakfast at CoCo's Restaurant on Hesperian.
Had a great time at breakfast this morning. Auntie Isabel called tonight. All is good with Uncle Joe. Doctor gave him a B12 shot, told him to drink ensure and he has gained two pounds - which is great. We returned the clothes rod to HSN. Not quite what dad is looking for. Just enjoying and appreciating today. Unfortunately, my stupid right ear piercing is getting infect AGAIN! I have fought this ear piercing for 40 years. I really just want it to be happy. This is so crazy. So, right now, I am back to soaking the ear lobe in warm sea salt water and then applying Neosporin antibiotic ointment. Please be happy ear and let me wear earrings again.
Auntie Isabel is getting her hair done by Yumi in Hayward this morning and Uncle Joe has a doctor's appointment at 3:30pm. So, dad and I are meeting them for breakfast at CoCo's Restaurant on Hesperian.
Had a great time at breakfast this morning. Auntie Isabel called tonight. All is good with Uncle Joe. Doctor gave him a B12 shot, told him to drink ensure and he has gained two pounds - which is great. We returned the clothes rod to HSN. Not quite what dad is looking for. Just enjoying and appreciating today. Unfortunately, my stupid right ear piercing is getting infect AGAIN! I have fought this ear piercing for 40 years. I really just want it to be happy. This is so crazy. So, right now, I am back to soaking the ear lobe in warm sea salt water and then applying Neosporin antibiotic ointment. Please be happy ear and let me wear earrings again.
Monday, February 27, 2012
QVC ergoSEET PORTABLE THERAPEUTIC SEAT CUSHION
Just wanted to make sure I could find the name of this seat cushion if I ever need to order another one again. Looks like it's going to be a quiet day today.
Turned out to be a good day. Bill called and he and dad went out for lunch and a quick drive. I hopped in my car and drove over the Dumbarton bridge to Redwood City and saw Sunday's Oscar Winning Movie, "The Artist". It's a silent movie. Went to the post office and the library. Tonight, I put together the clothes extender that we will try for dad. He has been saying that between shrinking - down from 5' 11" to currently 5' 3" - and also with his bad shoulder, he just can't raise his arm anymore - I'm hoping to help him hang his clothes with this. We'll see. Also, I am charging my new NoNo Hair Remover. Hope this one works. Also, put up my new shower head. It has a filter to remove the chlorine. Hoping it will be a great relief for my dry, sensitive skin. :-)
I am feeling pretty productive.
Just wanted to make sure I could find the name of this seat cushion if I ever need to order another one again. Looks like it's going to be a quiet day today.
Turned out to be a good day. Bill called and he and dad went out for lunch and a quick drive. I hopped in my car and drove over the Dumbarton bridge to Redwood City and saw Sunday's Oscar Winning Movie, "The Artist". It's a silent movie. Went to the post office and the library. Tonight, I put together the clothes extender that we will try for dad. He has been saying that between shrinking - down from 5' 11" to currently 5' 3" - and also with his bad shoulder, he just can't raise his arm anymore - I'm hoping to help him hang his clothes with this. We'll see. Also, I am charging my new NoNo Hair Remover. Hope this one works. Also, put up my new shower head. It has a filter to remove the chlorine. Hoping it will be a great relief for my dry, sensitive skin. :-)
I am feeling pretty productive.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Life brings us reasons too smile every day.
This morning dad and I went to J.C. Penney's and bought him new bathroom rugs. The old runs were starting to slip. Too dangerous. I gave him the new ErgoSeet that I bought from QVC to use in his car. He seems pretty happy with it. I think he is going to keep it.
After I brought him back home and got the rugs down, I drove myself to See's Candy. Bought some peanut brittle and nuts and chews. Then back to Southland and bought myself new bathroom rugs from Sears. Then over to the post office to pick my mail. And finally to library to pick up books I had ordered.
Came home. We watched several shows of Huell Howser and Judge Judy. I went next door and looked at Bill and Carol's new furniture. Then Bev Morgan and her dog cookie stopped by for a few minutes. Kenny and Lisa called to say Hi! Very fun! Then we had cream of chicken soup for dinner. Now I'll kick back and catch up on my computer blogs and mail and watch a little TV in my room and relax. Beautiful day.
Brendon & Tacy
My adorable 24-year-old, great-nephew, Brendon McCoy married Tacy McPherson today in Lubbock, Texas. Congratulations Brendon and Tacy!
This morning dad and I went to J.C. Penney's and bought him new bathroom rugs. The old runs were starting to slip. Too dangerous. I gave him the new ErgoSeet that I bought from QVC to use in his car. He seems pretty happy with it. I think he is going to keep it.
After I brought him back home and got the rugs down, I drove myself to See's Candy. Bought some peanut brittle and nuts and chews. Then back to Southland and bought myself new bathroom rugs from Sears. Then over to the post office to pick my mail. And finally to library to pick up books I had ordered.
Came home. We watched several shows of Huell Howser and Judge Judy. I went next door and looked at Bill and Carol's new furniture. Then Bev Morgan and her dog cookie stopped by for a few minutes. Kenny and Lisa called to say Hi! Very fun! Then we had cream of chicken soup for dinner. Now I'll kick back and catch up on my computer blogs and mail and watch a little TV in my room and relax. Beautiful day.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Be yourself. Everyone else is taken.
Today is my nephew Tony Magorno's 40 Birthday! Happy Birthday Tony!
Dad is driving himself to exercise again this morning. Bill and Carol are waiting for the delivery guy for their new furniture. I have been taking tons of L-lysine, and I think it is working. I have been super stressed. Finally, took some xanax last night to mellow back down. This older (my age or a little younger)? guy asks me yesterday at the post office - "What is your Lucky Number"? "Hmmm," I answer. "I don't really know". He replies, "8! BECAUSE YOU ATE ALOT". He was calling me Fat, right to my face. I'd already had a really stressful day with dad yesterday, and then this guy brings honesty right to my face. On the positive side, I'm hoping maybe his words hurt enough, I might take this weight thing seriously. We'll see. I'm so darn lazy, and I feel like I really don't have a life, bogged down here with dad, what's the point. But, we'll see. Feelings change. Maybe I'll get motivated. After all, I am dedicated to eating at least one apple a day for at least the next forty days. I am now eating a lot of raw potatoes and also air-popped popcorn. One day at a time. Just glad I have today mostly to myself.
Can you believe this turned into a really good day. I had been heading toward Fremont to go to my favorite KFC (which later today, I found out actually is no longer there). I got sidetracked and went to Mission San Jose. Can you believe that it has been a minimum of ten years or more that I have tried to get over there. Either I don't have the time, the money ($3.00), or the weather is not warm enough for me. (Wuss). But, today was the perfect day. I really enjoyed it. There were two groups of students on tours with two different (VERY different) docents. I listened a bit to each of the docents. The kids are so distracted and disrepectful. You would think the chaperones would insist on a little better behavior. But, what do I know. I don't spend much time around kids and am pretty spoiled that way. I have been blessed to live in an all-adult park most of the last 34 years. Then I ran some errands. Finally, I ended up taken a barefoot walk around the Twin Bridges Park. And when I got home, Bill and Carol had brought dad and I Straw Hat Pizza for dinner! Perfect!
Today is my nephew Tony Magorno's 40 Birthday! Happy Birthday Tony!
Dad is driving himself to exercise again this morning. Bill and Carol are waiting for the delivery guy for their new furniture. I have been taking tons of L-lysine, and I think it is working. I have been super stressed. Finally, took some xanax last night to mellow back down. This older (my age or a little younger)? guy asks me yesterday at the post office - "What is your Lucky Number"? "Hmmm," I answer. "I don't really know". He replies, "8! BECAUSE YOU ATE ALOT". He was calling me Fat, right to my face. I'd already had a really stressful day with dad yesterday, and then this guy brings honesty right to my face. On the positive side, I'm hoping maybe his words hurt enough, I might take this weight thing seriously. We'll see. I'm so darn lazy, and I feel like I really don't have a life, bogged down here with dad, what's the point. But, we'll see. Feelings change. Maybe I'll get motivated. After all, I am dedicated to eating at least one apple a day for at least the next forty days. I am now eating a lot of raw potatoes and also air-popped popcorn. One day at a time. Just glad I have today mostly to myself.
Can you believe this turned into a really good day. I had been heading toward Fremont to go to my favorite KFC (which later today, I found out actually is no longer there). I got sidetracked and went to Mission San Jose. Can you believe that it has been a minimum of ten years or more that I have tried to get over there. Either I don't have the time, the money ($3.00), or the weather is not warm enough for me. (Wuss). But, today was the perfect day. I really enjoyed it. There were two groups of students on tours with two different (VERY different) docents. I listened a bit to each of the docents. The kids are so distracted and disrepectful. You would think the chaperones would insist on a little better behavior. But, what do I know. I don't spend much time around kids and am pretty spoiled that way. I have been blessed to live in an all-adult park most of the last 34 years. Then I ran some errands. Finally, I ended up taken a barefoot walk around the Twin Bridges Park. And when I got home, Bill and Carol had brought dad and I Straw Hat Pizza for dinner! Perfect!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Who looks inside - awakens.
Uncle Joe has to pick up some papers from the doctors office and then go over to the Veterans and get some blood drawn this morning. So, dad and I are driving to Pleasanton and we will meet them at Zorn's Restaurant for lunch. Supposed to be really warm today. Yea!
Good news. March 1st, Uncle Joe is going to have the cataract removed from his right eye, and they are also going to take care of his astigmatism. He may not have to wear glasses anymore!
I can feel that "tingly" sensation on my lip. So I am plying myself with tons of
L-Lysine - hoping and praying - that I can curb this coldsore on the spot. I think I have been eating too much acid, which I am allergic to. Specifically, right now, too many dill pickles and pepperocini's. My Favorites! (Of course).
Uncle Joe has to pick up some papers from the doctors office and then go over to the Veterans and get some blood drawn this morning. So, dad and I are driving to Pleasanton and we will meet them at Zorn's Restaurant for lunch. Supposed to be really warm today. Yea!
Good news. March 1st, Uncle Joe is going to have the cataract removed from his right eye, and they are also going to take care of his astigmatism. He may not have to wear glasses anymore!
I can feel that "tingly" sensation on my lip. So I am plying myself with tons of
L-Lysine - hoping and praying - that I can curb this coldsore on the spot. I think I have been eating too much acid, which I am allergic to. Specifically, right now, too many dill pickles and pepperocini's. My Favorites! (Of course).
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