Again late!
I'm going to try to change the frequency that I actually post here. Yesterday I joined FeedSpot where you can add me to the list of people you follow.
Now to catch you up on things.
I submitted a novel to an e-book publisher and I'm waiting to hear back from them. I've got two books that I'm reviewing and revising so that I can submit them to publishers. I am writing the third installment to my American Indian saga.
I'm dating a nice man. Charlie and I were not a good fit and we both knew it, but we are friends. The new guys name is Hollie and we seem to fit. He's 77 years old.
My health seems to have become stable. The infusion that I get every Thursday seems to be doing its job.
I'm able to do a little more at home. Hopefully, that will get better as well.
I will go for now and I will try to make this a part of my normal daily routine. Thanks for hanging in there with me.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Monday, September 30, 2013
September 30. 2013
For those of you who follow this blog....I am so sorry that I have not been keeping it up-to-date.
This past Saturday Heather and I attended Context26 which is a Science Fiction/Fantasy writers convention. I attended a panel where editors and publishers were there to answer any questions the audience might have had. Heather sat in this panel discussion with me. She surprised me by telling me that the notes she had taken were for my benefit because she felt that I couldn't hear the panelist farthest away from me....she was correct.
We walked around what is called "The Dealers Room" and this was where books were available for purchase. There was jewelry and other souvenirs to purchase. I was able to talk to writers and ask them how satisfied they were with the publishers that they worked with. Two of the publishers that had booths there were two that I was going to look into for submissions.
In the evening, while I was in a workshop Heather hung out with her friends: Mark F., Mark P., Lucy, and Roberta. The workshop I attended was "How to Polish Your Manuscript". I learned a lot more on how to prepare your manuscript to be salable. It's all in the grunt work. The boring, mind numbing, editing portion which can produce fourth and fifth drafts. Ugh. Worth trying though.
I had a second date Sunday afternoon with a man named Hollie. We went to dinner at O'Charlies and went to the theater and watched "Riddick". The company was good and the movie was good. We have plans to spend Wednesday together.
I have a new PICC line which was inserted two weeks ago. I was told that my veins are fragile and the next time they will recommend a port. I don't think my cardiologist is too gung-ho on the process. It's minor surgery but I do not respond well to anesthetics. So we'll see how things go.
That brings things up-to-date for a little while.
This past Saturday Heather and I attended Context26 which is a Science Fiction/Fantasy writers convention. I attended a panel where editors and publishers were there to answer any questions the audience might have had. Heather sat in this panel discussion with me. She surprised me by telling me that the notes she had taken were for my benefit because she felt that I couldn't hear the panelist farthest away from me....she was correct.
We walked around what is called "The Dealers Room" and this was where books were available for purchase. There was jewelry and other souvenirs to purchase. I was able to talk to writers and ask them how satisfied they were with the publishers that they worked with. Two of the publishers that had booths there were two that I was going to look into for submissions.
In the evening, while I was in a workshop Heather hung out with her friends: Mark F., Mark P., Lucy, and Roberta. The workshop I attended was "How to Polish Your Manuscript". I learned a lot more on how to prepare your manuscript to be salable. It's all in the grunt work. The boring, mind numbing, editing portion which can produce fourth and fifth drafts. Ugh. Worth trying though.
I had a second date Sunday afternoon with a man named Hollie. We went to dinner at O'Charlies and went to the theater and watched "Riddick". The company was good and the movie was good. We have plans to spend Wednesday together.
I have a new PICC line which was inserted two weeks ago. I was told that my veins are fragile and the next time they will recommend a port. I don't think my cardiologist is too gung-ho on the process. It's minor surgery but I do not respond well to anesthetics. So we'll see how things go.
That brings things up-to-date for a little while.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
March 3, 2013 - Sunday
Time to catch you up.
Medical stuff - My left arm being tingly, numb, and itchy is finally being addressed. The tingling started in my left pinky finger about a year ago, but it then moved to all my fingers on the left hand, then my hand, and now up to my elbow. Plus periodically the pinky finger on my right hand now gets tingly. My cardiologist when I mentioned it to him said to move it around because it was a blood flow problem and not to sleep on my left side. My primary care doctor moved it around and that hurt on top of the tingling, etc. She ordered x-rays for the left shoulder and the left side of my neck. We are waiting to hear if they showed anything like a break, arthritis, pinched nerves, something of that nature. I have a bladder infection that I am doctoring as well.
Kent will be graduating from culinary school March 24, 2013. I am very proud of him for following his dreams and making them happen. After his graduation he is having a small party at Donato's pizza place to celebrate his success. He is taking his extern-ship with Wing Stop. He is doing well there it seems.
Charlie is thinking of joining the gym that Heather and I are going to so he and I can spend more time together and get toned at the same time.....LOL.
Heather and I are still planning ahead to move somewhere different. I've lived here for 30 plus years and I'm ready for a change. I do not wish to live with another man. I like my freedom too much.
Medical stuff - My left arm being tingly, numb, and itchy is finally being addressed. The tingling started in my left pinky finger about a year ago, but it then moved to all my fingers on the left hand, then my hand, and now up to my elbow. Plus periodically the pinky finger on my right hand now gets tingly. My cardiologist when I mentioned it to him said to move it around because it was a blood flow problem and not to sleep on my left side. My primary care doctor moved it around and that hurt on top of the tingling, etc. She ordered x-rays for the left shoulder and the left side of my neck. We are waiting to hear if they showed anything like a break, arthritis, pinched nerves, something of that nature. I have a bladder infection that I am doctoring as well.
Kent will be graduating from culinary school March 24, 2013. I am very proud of him for following his dreams and making them happen. After his graduation he is having a small party at Donato's pizza place to celebrate his success. He is taking his extern-ship with Wing Stop. He is doing well there it seems.
Charlie is thinking of joining the gym that Heather and I are going to so he and I can spend more time together and get toned at the same time.....LOL.
Heather and I are still planning ahead to move somewhere different. I've lived here for 30 plus years and I'm ready for a change. I do not wish to live with another man. I like my freedom too much.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Sunday - February 2, 2013
I am currently in a relationship with Charlie Probst. He and I get along very well together.
This month will be super busy for me. Charlie is occupying my time and I have three doctor appointments- PLUS:
The most exciting news (besides Charlie) is that Heather and I have joined a gym. I'm definitely committed to at least two days a week this month and will try to get a third day in as well. At this same time I joined the Senior Citizen club in Groveport where the gym is in the Groveport Recreation Center. I am in the Silver Sneakers program at both. I've walked the inside walking path twice this month, so far. I'm waiting for my doctors to give me any restrictions on what machines I can or cannot use.
Heather and I are trying to fit more vegetables and fruits into our diet and cut back on the meat and starches. The meat I'm okay with, I only want meat now and then. The starches will kill me (LOL) I do love my 'taters, pasta, and rice...oh, gosh....I forgot bread. Eating more yogurt, cottage cheese, and fish.
Keeping an eye on calories, cholesterol, salt, and sugar. Ugghh! Not liking it but "live with one portion" is my motto now.
Hope all this helps to keep me moving along.
Almost forgot! I'm trying to "plan ahead" and there may come a day when "assisted living" might be my next "big event"....so I'm looking into assisted living places....they are pricey. However, even though I don't plan to do anything until another three and a half years they do have waiting lists. I was advised to look around and when I find something I like and can afford to get placed on the waiting lists. Heather and I are doing this at our leisurely. I'm tired of yard word and all the maintenance. Right now I'm still somewhat self-sufficient. I can't carry anything big like a laundry basket while using my walker (it wasn't a cake walk using a cane, but it was do-able), plus I have a five pound weight limit on what I can lift. So Heather does my laundry for me (washing and drying) and I fold and put it away. I can't mop, sweep, or vacuum with the walker and when I was using the cane I went without the cane to mop, sweep, and vacuum...not safe. Grocery shopping and putting away is a chore so Heather and I try to do that together. Some times Kent helps carry the groceries and push the cart and put away groceries as well. We fit three butts in a one butt kitchen....hahaha. I can still cook and do dishes. I still can bathe and dress myself.
This month will be super busy for me. Charlie is occupying my time and I have three doctor appointments- PLUS:
The most exciting news (besides Charlie) is that Heather and I have joined a gym. I'm definitely committed to at least two days a week this month and will try to get a third day in as well. At this same time I joined the Senior Citizen club in Groveport where the gym is in the Groveport Recreation Center. I am in the Silver Sneakers program at both. I've walked the inside walking path twice this month, so far. I'm waiting for my doctors to give me any restrictions on what machines I can or cannot use.
Heather and I are trying to fit more vegetables and fruits into our diet and cut back on the meat and starches. The meat I'm okay with, I only want meat now and then. The starches will kill me (LOL) I do love my 'taters, pasta, and rice...oh, gosh....I forgot bread. Eating more yogurt, cottage cheese, and fish.
Keeping an eye on calories, cholesterol, salt, and sugar. Ugghh! Not liking it but "live with one portion" is my motto now.
Hope all this helps to keep me moving along.
Almost forgot! I'm trying to "plan ahead" and there may come a day when "assisted living" might be my next "big event"....so I'm looking into assisted living places....they are pricey. However, even though I don't plan to do anything until another three and a half years they do have waiting lists. I was advised to look around and when I find something I like and can afford to get placed on the waiting lists. Heather and I are doing this at our leisurely. I'm tired of yard word and all the maintenance. Right now I'm still somewhat self-sufficient. I can't carry anything big like a laundry basket while using my walker (it wasn't a cake walk using a cane, but it was do-able), plus I have a five pound weight limit on what I can lift. So Heather does my laundry for me (washing and drying) and I fold and put it away. I can't mop, sweep, or vacuum with the walker and when I was using the cane I went without the cane to mop, sweep, and vacuum...not safe. Grocery shopping and putting away is a chore so Heather and I try to do that together. Some times Kent helps carry the groceries and push the cart and put away groceries as well. We fit three butts in a one butt kitchen....hahaha. I can still cook and do dishes. I still can bathe and dress myself.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Monday - January 21, 2013
I haven't been home much this month. I've spent some time with Charlie and had some other things claiming my attention.
I'm going to take some time now to gripe. I try not to do this but I need to put this "out there" so I can quit fretting about it. It's actually several things.
Number One: I wish the money situation would just clear up and go away. Wishful thinking, but something that will eventually work itself out. Perseverance!
Number Two: When I ask for my egg to be cooked "hard" I don't want to bite into it and get liquid yellow running out of it! The person who cooked this egg had the heat up too high. I had even said "Poke the yellow with a fork so it will cook to the right hardness". It didn't happen.
Number Three: Charlie is too nosy about how things are at home including my financial situation. He is not a family person and does not understand that because of the dynamics here at home that I need to be here on a regular basis. He came to my dobutamine IV and questioned the nurses about everything. He might be showing his concern for my care but we're only in the early stages of our relationship.
Number Four: I'm tired of being sick and old. I plan on going to the rec/gym center once the doctor tells us what I can and cannot do. I will have restrictions. No upper arm exercises that pull muscles that are across the chest, because of the separated sternum. Walking and the recumbent bike should be okay. I would like to go at least two times a week up to four times a week if possible. Charlie will not like that.
I, also, have been thinking a lot about assisted living quarters. I'm tired of where I am. I've been in this spot for 35 years. I'm tired of yard work...lol!
I'll quit for now.
I'm going to take some time now to gripe. I try not to do this but I need to put this "out there" so I can quit fretting about it. It's actually several things.
Number One: I wish the money situation would just clear up and go away. Wishful thinking, but something that will eventually work itself out. Perseverance!
Number Two: When I ask for my egg to be cooked "hard" I don't want to bite into it and get liquid yellow running out of it! The person who cooked this egg had the heat up too high. I had even said "Poke the yellow with a fork so it will cook to the right hardness". It didn't happen.
Number Three: Charlie is too nosy about how things are at home including my financial situation. He is not a family person and does not understand that because of the dynamics here at home that I need to be here on a regular basis. He came to my dobutamine IV and questioned the nurses about everything. He might be showing his concern for my care but we're only in the early stages of our relationship.
Number Four: I'm tired of being sick and old. I plan on going to the rec/gym center once the doctor tells us what I can and cannot do. I will have restrictions. No upper arm exercises that pull muscles that are across the chest, because of the separated sternum. Walking and the recumbent bike should be okay. I would like to go at least two times a week up to four times a week if possible. Charlie will not like that.
I, also, have been thinking a lot about assisted living quarters. I'm tired of where I am. I've been in this spot for 35 years. I'm tired of yard work...lol!
I'll quit for now.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Happy New Year's everyone!
It's been a while since I've posted here. It's been pretty quiet around here. We had a lovely, peaceful, Christmas and spent time with some wonderful friends. One of my osmosis daughter's, Roberta and her family, hosted her usual Christmas dinner and we participated with them on Christmas Day. Heather, Kent, and I celebrated our Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve day and opened presents on Christmas Day morning. We took a dish that Kent prepared: ratatouille. It was pretty tasty and was well received by all.
My PCINR has been running low now for about a month. It fluctuates between 1.4 and 1.8 and they want it at 2.5 or 3.0. I will be getting my blood drawn every Thursday until we get it under control.
Outside of having flu like symptoms and a sore swollen left foot I've managed to stay out of the hospital.
In November I met a nice man named Charlie Probst. We have been seeing each other on a regular basis. He's quiet, attentive, and we share a lot of likes and dislikes. At this point we are just friends although we kiss and hug like boyfriend/girlfriend.
Still planning on getting a book submitted to a e-book publisher. Need to get a synopsis together and read through the novel to make sure its formatted the way they want it.
Hope all of you have a terrific 2013!
It's been a while since I've posted here. It's been pretty quiet around here. We had a lovely, peaceful, Christmas and spent time with some wonderful friends. One of my osmosis daughter's, Roberta and her family, hosted her usual Christmas dinner and we participated with them on Christmas Day. Heather, Kent, and I celebrated our Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve day and opened presents on Christmas Day morning. We took a dish that Kent prepared: ratatouille. It was pretty tasty and was well received by all.
My PCINR has been running low now for about a month. It fluctuates between 1.4 and 1.8 and they want it at 2.5 or 3.0. I will be getting my blood drawn every Thursday until we get it under control.
Outside of having flu like symptoms and a sore swollen left foot I've managed to stay out of the hospital.
In November I met a nice man named Charlie Probst. We have been seeing each other on a regular basis. He's quiet, attentive, and we share a lot of likes and dislikes. At this point we are just friends although we kiss and hug like boyfriend/girlfriend.
Still planning on getting a book submitted to a e-book publisher. Need to get a synopsis together and read through the novel to make sure its formatted the way they want it.
Hope all of you have a terrific 2013!
Friday, November 16, 2012
November 15, 2012 - Thursday
My day started very early. I was up at 6 a.m. so Heather could go to her dental appointment at 8:30 a.m.and get me to my dobutamine IV clinic at 10 a.m. They took me early at the clinic since they a small break in patient's. I was on the IV by 9:30 a.m. which meant I would be done at 1:30-1:45 time frame.
I sent a text to Heather to let her know when I was ready to leave. She was on her way. She called me to tell me she'd meet me halfway to the patient labs, because I needed to get blood drawn for my INR level. We were there a little longer than normal due to paperwork. We left there and swung by Tim Horton's for an iced cappuccino for the both of us and headed home. Once at home we had salads and grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch. After that I went to bed since I was wiped out and Heather prepared for work and to spend the night at Mark's.
Kent started putting up the Christmas decorations outdoors. A little early for my liking but it is close to Thanksgiving. Kent will be cooking Thanksgiving dinner for us now that we have the menu nailed down.
As Thanksgiving is on Thursday (as usual) they had to schedule my dobutamine on Wednesday.
I have a dinner date coming up on this coming Sunday with Charlie. I am looking forward to this.
I sent a text to Heather to let her know when I was ready to leave. She was on her way. She called me to tell me she'd meet me halfway to the patient labs, because I needed to get blood drawn for my INR level. We were there a little longer than normal due to paperwork. We left there and swung by Tim Horton's for an iced cappuccino for the both of us and headed home. Once at home we had salads and grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch. After that I went to bed since I was wiped out and Heather prepared for work and to spend the night at Mark's.
Kent started putting up the Christmas decorations outdoors. A little early for my liking but it is close to Thanksgiving. Kent will be cooking Thanksgiving dinner for us now that we have the menu nailed down.
As Thanksgiving is on Thursday (as usual) they had to schedule my dobutamine on Wednesday.
I have a dinner date coming up on this coming Sunday with Charlie. I am looking forward to this.
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