Sunday 1/30/22

6:04 The aids let me sleep until six. I had a good night but had some weird dreams. Pain level was low and I only had one incontinence episode. I had a nice aid this morning. They got me out of bed and into my wheelchair. Life is good.

I got to catch up on my reading today. I felt too sick to read yesterday. I want to get my money’s worth from those books I bought. Besides, after reading the first two chapters in my book I decided it is well worth reading.

Can’t wait for my morning coffee. They will be serving breakfast soon. I’m kind of hungry so I think I will eat it all. I miss fixing coffee as soon as I get out of bed. This is one of the many things I miss before coming to this place.

I’m having some second thoughts about buying all those books. The more I add up the numbers the more I see there is not enough money. I will buy some book but not spend  over a hundred dollars on them. Besides, I have books coming out of my butt. I need to read what I have before buying more.

Darn, I wish I had some coffee. I could use the caffeine kick. I’m sort of halfway awake.  Coffee would go down nice right now. This is the longest part of the day getting up and waiting for that caffeine fix.

7:35 pm I just had a breakfast of French toast and hot cereal. I had two glasses oj and hot coffee. I’m a happy camper. Talked with Chocolatechip. She is having a good morning. Slept ten straight hours and nobody knocked on her door. She was talking about her debit card transactions. The balance is up to $70. Neither one of us understands what is going on. Anyways, I’m glad she g had a good night for a change.

Coffee perked me up good. I am having a good morning. Arthritis pain level is down to a one. I had one incontinence episode. I don’t feel so tired. Life is good.

12:46pm I  had the best time reading my book, Vineyard of Liberty by James MacGregor Burnes. I read chapter three which was very interesting. It was about Washington’s two terms. Going to read more after lunch. I’d like to read at least two chapters a day and get these books finished.

I just had  Pork chops, baked potatoe, peas for lunch. I wasn’t too hungry. I ate the pork chops and baked potatoe. I  did eat the pumpkin pie for desert.For drinks I had two fruit punches and a cup of coffee

I’m stuffed. One thing about this nursing home is they serve good meals. I have never been hungry since I been here. Meals are plentiful and nutritious. Then you can ask for snacks such as a sandwich or cookies. Used to ask for snacks all the time and they would accommodate me. I cannot complain about the food here.

This morning I was thinking about being in a nursing home. I’m very lucky to be here. I couldn’t take care of myself at home anymore. Overbrook got to be filled with low life druggies,alcoholics and everything else. It was not a safe place anymore. It took me some time to get adjusted but I realize now I am where I need to be. Environment is clean and safe.

Also, I have a good set up. Insurance pays for most of my stay here. I only pay $483.00 a month. For this I get medical care,three meals a day, free phone, Internet and cable if I want it. Since all my needs are met I can spend the rest of my check as I please. I’m in a very good place.

I was in a bad place for awhile. My battery on my tablet was running low. It needed charged. But my roommate was using his to charge up his phone..bi asked him if I could use his charger.vhevsaidvyes? It is charging now. Battery level is at 68%’capacity. I have a nice roommate.

Oh I wTheas talking to Chocolatechip about this waver program she is trying to get on. They have extensive benefits. She can have a driver take her to see me, grocery shopping and drs appointments.  Then she will get $1000 for expenses. This sounds like a good deal. Chocolatechip said she has a telephone assment on March 3. I hope she is accepted..

Well, back to my book. I got at least one more chapter to read in my book

8:02pm I had pizza, salad and pears for dinner.  They also served soup but I wasn’t up to eating it. . I also had two glasses of fruit punch and coffee. I ate enough and now I feel bloated. It will pass though.

. I reached my reading goal today. I read two chapters in my book Vineyard of Liberty by James MacGregor Burnes. I think Burnes was an excellent author and historian I highly recommend this series, The American Experiment.

It is a little past eight. I’ve been in this wheelchair for fourteen hours. I’m ready to go to bed. I had a good day because I had no pain. I also had only two incontinence episodes. I was in a pretty good mood with no cycling. I got great care today But I am now tired. I wish I can go to bed now. But they will keep me up until they make their rounds.