Keep a personal wellness journal on DailyStrength to track your health and communicate with friends. http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:49:40 +0100 DailyStrength RSS 0.11.3.0.6833 (FeedCreator 1.7.2) http://dailystrength.org/images/comprofiler/avatar/106577/1213247013.jpg http://dailystrength.org/people/106577 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1279538 At 7 this morning I will be officially on vacation.  The time has come.  After the months of finding a plane ticket, letting my boss know the date, and convincing myself I should go, the time is now.  Today will be spent packing all but the last minute essentials.  Foxy's tra... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:59:16 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1274412 The suitcase is gettin' full.  And that's before I get all my shirts in.  Decisions will have to be made as to what to take.  The electronic stuff takes up space.  The power cords for the camera, cell phone, and shaver are bulky, but have to go.  Clothes are another ... Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:57:11 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1270106 Well, the trip is a week away.  I'll be heading to Vickie's house next Friday morning.  Then, Saturday morning she'll take me to DFW airport to catch my plane to California.  Have started packing.  There are a few things that I can pack now,,Photo and Photo program CD... Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:39:01 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1266589 Just talked to an American Airlines agent about my meds.  He said I could use the weekly container I bought and I don't need a list of prescriptions from my doctor.  That's a big relief.  I tried putting all the med and OTC bottles in my carry-on bag, and it lef... Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:01:37 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1263071 I've got a question about my trip.  I've haven't been able to talk to a person at American Airlines and they don't answer my question on the automation.  Maybe you can help me.  All of us have prescription drugs and over-the-counter supplements we take and must take wi... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:17:04 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1262986 Well, looks like I'll be goin places.  Sara called Saturday.  She said we'd be going to San Fransisco while I'm out there.  Do the tourist bit,,,ride the cable cars,,see Lombard Street,,,Golden Gate Bridge,,,etc.  Hadn't figured on that.  Nice touch.  Le... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:13:23 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1258543 I've been thinking about my mom and dad.  I've been dreaming about them lately.  Maybe God's telling me I'll be seeing them soon.  If that's the case, I'll be in heaven.  Wouldn't mind that.  Mom was a shoe-in in getting to heaven.  Dad was a... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:47:32 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1254955 The preparations for the trip continue.  I, now, have 3 timers.  Two will turn on lights at random times.  The other will turn on the main air conditioner.  I need the air conditioner to keep the house a little cool and cool the refrigerator.  My clock radio has 2 alarm sett... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:25:38 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1246501 Saw some pictures in the newspaper of a class reunion of my high school.  When I was in the school, it was very small.  Only 210 students in 9-12 grades.  My senior class was the biggest to graduate in the school's history,,,58 students.  My parents had transferred me fr... Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:37:07 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1242959 Got a bit of a surprise last night.  I listen to the Jerry Doyle show on the radio when I get up and get ready to go to work.  Jerry wasn't on and another guy was substituting.  My surprise was who it was,,,Earnest Istook.  That name may not mean anything to you unless y... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:59:03 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1237646 I am tired.  A handy man I am NOT.  I get the proof every once and a while.  Yesterday, I got some proof. Vickie's bringing me her old TV.  It's a big 27" one!  Well, my TV stand barely holds my little 21" so it would be too weak to hold the new one.  ... Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:58:50 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1232078 I'm still happy about my A1C test, but there are other results that worry me a little bit.  My insulin and cholesterol was high and I have a vitamin D deficency.  The cholesterol and insulin is a one time thing because of when the tests were taken.  I made the appointment for the ... Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:29:27 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1230117 GOT MY A1C RESULTS.  5.7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:02:26 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1221960 Well, it's getting closer.  In a little over a month I'll be getting on a plane and heading to California.  Still scared.  Preparations will be getting in high gear this weekend.  First thing is fix the suitcase.  I'm using Mom's.  She had a matching set... Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:29:04 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1216104 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:12:01 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1212055 Something's been buggin me ever since this morning.  As yall know, I kinda celebrated my birthday today and as a birthday present for myself, I got a Sonicburger and fries.  What's buggin me is what happened there.  I gave the girl a $20 bill to pay for the $4.48 cost.  S... Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:28:34 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1211705 Well. I kinda celebrated my birthday today.  It's not till Sunday, but Sunday is a short day for me.  Today is my longest day off of the week.  I'll be 62.  Got a Sonic cheeseburger and small order of fries.  Tried to make some ice cream but it wouldn't freeze ri... Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:14:37 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1200981 Who woulda thought?  Who woulda thought I'd be in the 21st century up to my eyeballs in electronics?  Not me.  It all started about 6 years ago when Vickie brought me her daughter's old computer.  Told her didn't want it.  Wouldn't use it.  She said to c... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:02:20 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1199637 I was so caught up with the MP3 yesterday that I forgot to tell you about the bracelet.  Since I was going to California in September, I thought it would be wise to get a medical I.D. bracelet in case something happens.  The local grocery store chain that also has a pharmacy is selling a n... Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:48:21 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/106577/journal/1198942 There is joy in dad's house tonight!  And in his ears!  I figured it out!  As I write, I am listening to my first download on my MP3.  It took about a week before I figured out a rebel QuickTime program was stealing the downloads.  The site kept telling me that it was do... Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:44:28 +0100