Sunday, January 30, 2011

Lord how time flies!

Saturday - January 15, 2011 - Nothing unusual going on today. I caught this blog up like I'm doing right now. Talked to Tom for a few minutes.

Sunday - January 16, 2011 - Talked to Stephanie for an hour or so, just catching up on things. Worked on my novel and posted another poem.

Monday - January 17, 2011 - The three of us went to the zoo today. Even though it was cold and windy out most of the places that were open to the public were inside...like the aquarium and the gorillas. Talked to Steve's brother Ed for over an hour....he needed computer help. Worked on my book. Chatted with Walter.

Tuesday - January 18, 2011 - Laundry began escaping from the clothes hamper so I did laundry today. Walter and I yakked at each other for 3 hours. He is such a goof ball. Worked on my novel and tweeked another novel. Stephanie called again to fill me in on things. I talked to Tom for a little bit.

Wednesday - January 19, 2011 - Spent time talking to Stephanie and Walter. Worked on both the novels from yesterday. Walter will be unavailable to talk for awhile. Got the trash together.

Thursday - January 20, 2011 - Talked to Kurt Jesse, Stephanie, Tom, and an old friend. Worked on both my novels some more.

Friday - January 21, 2011 - Talked to Tom, Rodney (Stephanie's husband), and Michelle. Posted another poem and worked on my main novel.

Saturday - January 22, 2011 - Shredded some old documents. Started reading the Artist Way. Heather and I are going to do this creative, think outside the box, course and see where we end up. Worked on my novel. Chatted with Tom.

Sunday - January 23, 2011 - Tom and I talked and chatted. Worked on reading the Artist Way.

Monday - January 24, 2011 - Tom and I talked and chatted. We were supposed to get together today but the weather was to bad for his drive. Read more of the Artist Way. Worked on my novel. Talked to my friend Janet. She just found out she has a heart problem. She wanted to hear about the cardio-cath and if I disliked having it done. I told her it didn't bother me at all. Emailed another old friend.

Tuesday - January 25, 2011 - Read more of the Artist Way. Went to Kroger's to pick up my meds. Walter has returned to my world. I missed him. Worked on my novel.

Wednesday - January 26, 2011 - Trash day...woo hoo! Went to WalMart with the troops. Did some more laundry. Read more of the Artist Way. Talked to Walter and James.

Thursday - January 27, 2011 - Chatted with Tom and Walter. Read more of the Artist Way. Finished up the laundry. Worked on my novel. Kurt Jesse called, Diane (his wife) was in the hospital giving birth. He called me numerous times all stressed out. They induced her but it wasn't working so they decided to do a C-section.

Friday - January 28, 2011 - Posted another poem for people to read. Worked on my novel. Talked to Ed. The C-section was done today and a healthy baby girl was delivered.

Saturday - January 29, 2011 - Read the Artist Way and worked on my novel.

Now we are caught up to today which is still in progress. We have Brian and Mark (Heather's fellow) here at the moment. Diane called, they were on their way home from the hospital.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Hello! New Year, new things going on.

Sunday, January 9, 2011 - Worked on a Short Story for a PBS short story competition. Kent returned from Texas late this evening. He had a good time, but we're glad to have him home safe.

Monday, January 10, 2011 - Talked to the Aetna nurse for half an hour today. It was our usual monthly visit. We discussed how I was feeling and things to do in this month to improve my health...ha,ha. Spent a little time chatting with Walter. Worked on my Short Story and my novel. Talked to Tom to arrange a meeting...our "first" date so to say. He has called me several times and now it's time to meet. He's 71 years old. Lives in Columbus Grove, Oh. and is a retired truck driver. He's 6'1", says he has red hair and blue eyes. I'd bet his hair used to be red and is probably gray.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - Talked to Chip via Skype today. He and Margaret are doing well. They stayed inside for the holidays. Worked on my novel. Talked to Walter.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - Talked to Michelle for half an hour or so. Did some laundry. Wrapped Kent's birthday presents while Heather made him a birthday cake. Worked on my Short Story. Tom called and we cancelled our "first" date due to the snow storms we were having. Worked on my novel. Gathered the trash. Heather cooked a birthday meal for Kent which consisted of steak, baked potato, and brussel sprouts. She filled the house with smoke and we all had coughing fits. Doors were opened and fans turned on to clear the smoke out. The meal was tasty.

Thursday, January 13, 2011 - Worked on my laundry some more. Spent time chatting with Walter. Worked on my novel. Submitted the Short Story. Winners will be announced in February.

Friday, January 14, 2011 - Talked to Stephanie for 45 minutes. Chatted with Tom for half an hour. Worked on my novel. Worried about Walter. I knew he was going to be out of commission for a while (24 hrs) due to the procedure on his back. I still missed talking with him though.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Well here I am late again. Bad me.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010 - Not much going on today. Got the trash together. Normal Wednesday stuff.

Thursday, December 30, 2010 - Talked to Kurt Jesse today. He was just checking on me he said. Chatted with a couple of friends today.

Friday, December 31, 2010 - Worked on novel. Took a anti-virus download. Did my normal Friday stuff. I was home alone to welcome in the New Year. Kent was on his way to Texas and Heather was visiting with her guy friend. I did, however, manage to stay up to midnight and beyond for the first time in ten years.

Saturday, January 1, 2011 - Submitted a poem on line. Worked on my novel. It was pretty quiet around here.

Sunday, January 2, 2011 - Worked on my novel. Chatted with friend.

Monday, January 3, 2011 - Worked on my novel. It seems to be coming along just fine. Talked to my friend Walter. He is such a hoot.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011 - Worked on my novel (what a surprise...haha). Did some laundry. Went to WalMart. Walter for hours. I can't keep up with him sometimes. I'll be replying to an email and he'll send me three more while I'm replying to one. Adds new meaning to "penpal". Maybe it should be "e-penpal"...lol.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - Trash day! Woo hoo! Did a follow up on the novel that I'm trying to get a publisher for. I'm getting tired of waiting to hear from them. Worked on my website. Did some more laundry.

Thursday, January 6, 2011 - Worked on my novel. Fed and watered Kent's fish for him. The water level was getting pretty low so I asked what I should do. He told me and I did it. Now the fish love me. Every time I walk by they watch me from the front of the tank. I rattled Walter's cage for a change. The devil made me do it.

Friday, January 7, 2011 - Joked around with Walter. Worked on my novel. Submitted another poem.

Saturday, January 8, 2011 - Spent a little time harrassing Walter. Called Tom to see about the meeting he wants to set up with me. Worked on my novel.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Talk about needing to catch up! I have darn near two weeks of catch up to do. I am so sorry.

Thursday, December 16 - This would have been my sister's 64th birthday. Happy Birthday, Diane. Worked on my novel today. Talked to Kurt Jesse for about an hour. Didn't hear from David.

Friday, December 17 - Today was the day for the CT scan of my chest. It took all of half an hour, much shorter than I thought it would be. Posted an erotic poem on Literotica (not under my name - there I am Hyades). Talked to David for half an hour.

Saturday, December 18 - Did some laundry and worked on my novel. Talked to David for a little bit. He is so unhappy where he is. Things are not going well for him there, he's running into all kinds of programming snags.

Sunday, December 19 - Finished up my laundry and worked on my novel. It's been a pretty quiet day.

Monday, December 20 - Worked on my book and waited to hear from David. I didn't hear from him today. I hope all is well.

Tuesday, December 21 - Worked on my novel. Still haven't heard from David and he's not responding when I try to reach him. I'm beginning to worry about him.

Wednesday, December 22 - Wrapped presents. Did some laundry for Kent. Gathered the trash. Worked on my novel. Wondered if David fell off the face of the earth. I heard from another "friend". Took Window updates.

Thursday, December 23 - Worked on my novel. Talked to the other friend for 2 hours. Still no word from David.

Friday, December 24 - Posted another erotic poem on Literotica. We did a little Christmas...we opened one gift each. Made a new friend in Canada named Stan. Talked to Jonathan the other friend for 1 1/4 hours. Still no David. I miss him.

Saturday, December 25 - We had Christmas here. Had a good one. The we went to Roberta's for Christmas dinner with her and other friends. We were stuffed! Good food. That girl can cook! Talked to Stan for 1/2 hour. No word from David nor did he show up at the door like I half expected since he wanted to be home for the holidays.

Sunday, December 26 - Brian was here with us and we re-did Christmas. We went to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch then went to see the newest Harry Potter movie. We had a very good time. Talked to Jonathan.

Monday, December 27 - Happy Birthday, Dawn! Can't believe how time flies. Hope you had a lovely day. Talked to Michelle for a while. Said "Hello" to Stan. Talked to Jonathan. Needless to say nothing from David. No calls, no chats, no emails even though I'd sent emails and tried to get a chat started. His cell is no longer working. I have no clue what's going on.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

I cannot believe how quickly time flies! As usual I'm behind again.

Thursday, December 9, 2010 - I made potato salad for supper tonight because we were having bratwurst and it didn't seem right to have one without the other. Baked a frozen mince pie. A favorite of Heather's. Talked to a dear friend for half an hour and spent 1 and 1/2 hours with my David on chat. Caught up my blog from last week. Worked on my website. Worked on my novel.

Friday, December 10, 2010 - Called Dr. Castellano's office to see if they had made my appointments for me and was told not yet. Talked to my honey 2 and 3/4 hours. Wrote a poem or two.

Saturday, December 11, 2010 - Did laundry. Talked to David 5 hours can't wait for him to get back to the states.

Sunday, December 12, 2010 - Worked on my novel most of the day. Spent an hour chatting with David.

Monday, December 13, 2010 - Worked on my novel. Hasseled with a creditor. Talked to Jesse for half and hour. Talked to David 4 and 1/2 hours...thank goodness for Yahoo Instant Messager.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - Went mall walking with Heather. Talked to David 1 and 1/4 hours. I know those of you who read this are probably tired of hearing about David...but just imagine what Heather and Kent have to put up with....lol.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - Trash day! Woo hoo! Talked to David half an hour. Accepted an answer to one of my questions on WebAnswers. Worked on my novel most of the day. I have an appointment at OSU Ross Medical Center for a chest CT scan at 7:45 a.m. (ugggg) on Friday of this week. Doesn't that sound like fun? As to the ultrasound of my neck not scheduled at this posting.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Catch up time again.

Thursday, December 2, 2010 - Worked on my novel. Went to Dr. Pattisons to pick up the two cd's he had waiting for me to take to my appointment at Ohio State Medical Center. We looked at them on the computer later that night. Talked to Jesse and Dave today also.

Friday, December 3, 2010 - Worked on my novel. Talked to Dave today. Posted a poem online.

Saturday, December 4, 2010 - Worked on my novel. That was it.

Sunday, December 5, 2010 - Worked on my novel. Talked with Dave for several hours.

Monday, December 6, 2010 - Worked on my novel. Talked to Dave. Went to choir with Heather and sang with them. Had a good time.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010 - Went to my primary care doctor as a follow up to the hospital visit last week. She told me I was healthy and that she and Dr. Pattison discussed my situation. Then she told me I could go. I had my appointment at Ohio State University Medical Center with the cardio surgeon Dr. Castellano. This was a 2 1/2 hour appointment. He said the numbness/tingling in my arms could have been a pinched nerve but the numbness/tingling in the left side of my face was a TIA (a mini stroke). They also pointed out that my tricuspid valve was leaking and needed repair. That was news to me. They want two more tests ran. A CT of my chest to see how badly the sternum is separated and an ultra sound of my neck to see of the cartoid artery is clogged. What a fun day. After the tests are done we will make a decision on what to do next.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - Had a problem logging on to Yahoo this morning. I tried it again and it worked just fine. Talked to my Aetna nurse for our monthly chat and I filled her in on what was going on. Then I talked to my primary care doctor and she needs orders from Dr. Castellano to do the ultra-sound. Next I called Dr. Pattison to find out why he hadn't mentioned the tricusped valve. He said I've always had it and that I hadn't gotten worse and it was 3 + which isn't bad. That's why he wasn't concerned about it. Collected the trash. We put up and trimmed our Christmas tree. Dave and I talked a little bit.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Okay...have a lot to catch up on.

Friday, November 26, 2010 - Heather, Brian, and I went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast. Kent wanted to sleep...he has a busy work day. That was about it.

Saturday, November 27, 2010 - Didn't do a lot today either. Spent some time with my special friend.

Sunday, November 28, 2010 - Worked on my novel. Talked with my special friend. Twice through out the day I had the feeling of squeezing in my chest, then both of my arms would tingle (kind of like your foot waking up from falling asleep). The first time the squeeze lasted 2-3 minutes and the tingling 4 minutes. The second time 2 minutes and 2 minutes. I was home alone at both episodes so I did nothing about it except try to relax.

Monday, November 29, 2010 - About an hour after I got up the tingling effect was still going on on the left side of my face and down my left arm. Another hour later I told Heather what was going on and called my primary care doctor. She advised that I go to the ER. Heather drove me to Mt. Carmel west and I was admitted to the CIMCU (Cardiac Internal Medicine Care Unit) for observation.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - All of my tests were normal: brain scan, cholesterol, sugar, coumanin, and whatever else they were checking for. My cardiologist told me that my split breastbone (from my open heart surgery almost 4 years ago) was still not healed but was spreading further apart. He wanted a surgeon for a consult. Through this all Heather and her friends, and my David have been with me and a source of comfort.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - I was told by the surgeon that there was nothing that could be done to repair the breastbone, so I was being released. They released me and Heather and I headed home. While in the car my cardiologist called madder than ever he was not happy with what the surgeon had to say. He felt there was something that could be done to ease the pressure the spreading breastbone was putting on the nerves causing the tingling. So I have an appointment with a plastic surgeon for an other consult. This is scheduled for Dec. 7. Plus I have an appointment the same day to see my primary care doctor. So that has caught you all up to date.