Dislocation trauma

Yesterday was a frustrating and somewhat traumatic day. Frustrating for me, traumatic for Bingo and Puddin'. I got up at 6 to greet the floor workers but they didn't arrive until 1. Then, after making sure we agreed what was to be done, I packed up the kiddies and headed to Elaine's. Puddin' peed on me as I put her in her carrier--not an auspicious start. I got a small box of litter on the way out to Florissant and a treat for me and Bingo. Traumatic times give license to treats, right? Two Twix bars and pizza for supper, not to mention sunflower cookeis. I will get back on track when I am ensconced in my new living room!

Last night was a bit of a mess. Puddin' wouldn't come out from under the bed and Bingo followed me everywhere. At least he got right off the bed when I told him to. Puddin' finally came out exploring during the night. She was able to jump up on the bed and she found her litter box. She was restless and I woke up several times to her pacing and mewing. At one point she perched on my back (for warmth?). Bingo woke me at 5 to be fed and I finally got Puddin' to eat. (She missed her supper meal the night before). I was able to give her insulin which was a big relief to me. The trauma of being somewhere other than home can't be good for her. Went back to bed to wake up to Bingo barking at either thunder or someone driving by. So that we wouldn't wake up Elaine, I took Bingo into the family room. I slept on the couch until I smelled coffee. Elaine said she didn't hear Bingo at all. Not a restful night. Oh yes, my legs and hips hurt, too. No where to go but up!

I'm going to go check on the floors soon, leaving the kiddies behind. Bingo likes Elaine and Elaine and Puddin' have agreed to ignore each other, so all should be well.

8 minute walk

I did an 8 minute walk today. It was supposed to be a seven minute walk but I didn't have my timer with me. I was hoping to see a egret or two but all I saw were people. Young people, old people. and one dog who was having a good time chasing a stick. 8 minutes was really my limit. My hips said no more! I have, however, recovered nicely.

Today a was a doodle around day: Weight Watchers, chiropractor, hair butchering, I mean hair cut. I have started packing to go to Elaine's tomorrow assuming the floor people come. No one has called me to show me color samples. I am not feeling the love.

Buying a new swimming suit

I didn't do a five minute walk today so I decided to punish myself by getting a new swimming suit. I promised myself that I would get one when the Y pool was closed for cleaning. Well, it opened today and I still had not got the suit. I went to my new favorite place to get a suit. I tried a couple of suits that were significantly smaller than my now too big suit. Too optimistic. I finally found one that fit, that encased the girls as well as could be expected. (Those little cups they put in suits are a big laugh!) It is two sizes smaller than my last one and, amazing to say, it is exactly the same style and color! It was all I could find! The only way anyone will know I have a new suit is because the trim on this one is not all raggedy. But it meets my basic requirements: no cleavage (no one, including me wants to see cleavage on an almost 70 year old woman), my rolls do not look too prominent, I can get in it without a major struggle. It does have little bows on the side. I think I will cut them off. Give me a break.

I celebrated by getting a Diet Coke in the MickieD drive through.

The renovation went forward a little and then stalled. The carpets got ripped up today but the refinishers are not going to start until Thursday. It is not to the point of being annoying yet but Bingo and I are really looking forward to getting out of the bedroom.

Veggie stir fry for dinner--weigh in tomorrow.

A five minute walk

So, inspired by Kristann, I decided to start walking again with a five minute walk. I went to Forest Park, which was packed with Labor Day frolickers. I lucked into a parking place near the Muny where there was a Veterans' Festival with a band that was channeling Johnny Cash. I doodled around a bit, quickly using up my five minutes and then some. So, Day 1 of walking.

Forest Park is my favority place to walk. There are lots of paths and wonderful landscaping. My favorite quadrant is the area bounded by The Boathouse, The Art Museum, and the pool at the base of the Art Museum's hill. More later, perhaps even pictures.

Doctor Who

This afternoon I finished watching Season 2 of Doctor Who. I have to admit it took me a while to get into it. I love the way the Doctor looks serious and hopeless one minute and then decides to look the opposite. The big disarming grin. Love it. It's the old "change your point of view"routine. (Does anyone remember the "Change your point of view" song from Square One? Here's the YouTube for it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlqEVnSmBNY
The long goodbye to Rose was a little much. I caught the end of another episode where all the Doctor's companions unite to save him so I know they meet again at least once. I did like Rose, however. She was quite resourceful and spunky.
As long as I'm doing YouTubes of favorites from kids shows, here is one of my favorite songs from Sesame Street: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LAVVGJtrRM

Harry Potter explains it all

I have been trying to figure out why I fell (hard!) on July 17. Reading Harry Potter it finally was clear to me that it was a hex, curse or jinx. Since I have no memory of a cause, I wonder if it was an Imperius curse. The other possibility is a leglock curse. I wonder how many other unexplainable things in life could be explained if we found the witchie cause? The current economy and contentiousness in Congress is obviously due to the ascendancy of the Dark Lord. He must still have some Horcruxes around since we have certainly been through this before. This bears further thought and investigation.

What to do on a hot day.

It is supposed to get up to 102F today so I am planning indoor activities. The first will be to work on the Focal Point web site. I think there is a nap for me in the plans. It is also time to pay my Visa and balance my Quicken. When the sun goes down, I'll take in the wash I put out at 8 this morning.

Current foci

I was going to title this "current obsessions" but I need a less intense word than obsession. Oh well.

Current foci:

1. Weight Watchers I will reach goal weight in my lifetime.
2. Veganism: I am almost a vegan. I still succumb to cheese occasionally.
3. Reading: I keep "buying" free books for my Kindle but am not reading them. I am going to get it filled up with unread books if I am not careful.
4. Re-reading the Harry Potter books. I am up to Order of the Phoenix (I'll finish it today).
5. Staying cool. I am housebound by the heat. I do the "do something for 15 minutes" thing so I don't become welded to my recliner.
6. Recovering limited mobility. Since I fell two weeks ago, I have been dealing with upper back pain. Back spasm make the lower back pain feel like nothing.
7. I just checked out a book about Beethoven's symphonies and the first two symphonies from the library. I want to teach myself something
8. I have a gazillion books to teach myself drawing checked out from the library.
9. I am slowly clearing the living room in preparation for room remodeling.
10. I have, once again, made the resolution to blog regularly. Consistency is NOT my middle name.

Later dudes and dudettes.