Sunday 11/5/23

9:02s.m. I had a pretty good night with no weird dreams or arthritis pain. The aides got me up at 4:45 this morning. They did a good job in cleaning me up, changing my briefs and getting me dressed. I slept in my wheelchair until the drink cart came around. I had my orange juice and two coffees. But breakfast was very late. It was good when it came. I had two pieces of French toast.

I talked with Chococolatechip. Her sister Elaine and Cleve came up from Wheeling. They went to Walmart, Goodwill and had lunch at Bob Evans Saturday. She said she had a good time. But Walmart was a madhouse. Chococolatechip was telling me all about her outing

I’m at the coffee social now. I’m on my third cup. I am having a hard time waking up today. I could use a whole pot of coffee.. I think I need to stay out of my room for awhile so I will stay here and read my book Wizard and Glass. Life is good

11:25a.m. I’m back in my room now. I had a good time at the social. I had two coffees. All that caffeine finally woke me up and put me in a better mood. I did a lot of reading and that also helped. I stayed in the Fiesta Room for a couple of hours. I thought I heard the !kitchen staff saying something but I paid them no mind. I was too caught up on my book.

I made my way back to my room. I called Chocolatschip but no answer. She is probably doing laundry. I’ll call after lunch.

3:05 p.m. I had roast turkey, cornbread dressing, peas and a piece of pumpkin pie for lunch. It was delicious. I browsed on the B&N website after I ate. I was looking at my beloved New York Times wishing I could afford a monthly subscription. I cannot since the nursing home abruptly took control of my check.

I got kind of depressed and frustrated looking at that site. I thought about all the enjoyment I got from reading that paper. I thought about all the books I bought using a damned credit card I got very depressed thinking how stupid of me to let myself get so far in debt. But, God help me. I’m glad I have all those books

I also talked with Chococolatechip. She was saying she would like to get me a subscription to the times. Chococolatechip said she can’t do it now but when things get a little less crazy. I said I would rather you spend the money on yourself. But I did say you can get a monthly subscription from B&N for $19.99. She said that is not bad. I hope I didn’t put any ideas in her head.

Chococolatechip talked about budgets. Her sister Kathleen is buying an airbed. That frees up some money. She can afford a December bus pass. I said those are good to have. Just about everything else goess on household items and laundry. She was thinking about buying another movie this month but that isn’t a done deal

We talked for a long time. Then I started to hurt down there. I haven’t been changed since they’re got me up this morning. I had to go to the nurse’s station and complain. I soon got help. They put me to bed and changed my briefs I feel a bit better now I’m in bed and dry.

6:26p.m. I fell asleep for awhile. I woke up around four. I finished a chapter in my book. Then I called Chocolatschip. She said she was talking to Michelle from Steubenville. Then Chococolatechip talked about her upcoming colonoscopy. This is on the thirteenth. We talked for a few minutes utex minutes then she wanted to get a snack.

My supper was late and cheesey. I had a small piece of pizza and a cup of pears . I wasn’t too hungry because I had a big lunch. I also had a cup of coffee and some juice I’m a little bit bloated but not too bad

I hope all this coffee keeps me up tonight I want to stay up and read my book Wizard and Glass by Stephen King. I didn’t read too much today. I was hurting a lot this afternoon. Then I got sleepy when they finally put me to bed. I also talked with Chococolatechip a lot. I hope to catch up tonight.

Except for this afternoon I had a fairly good day. I didn’t have too much arthritis pain. All that coffee put me in a very good mood. I enjoyed reading at the social. I enjoyed talking to Chococolatechip. Care could of been better. I should not have to go to the nurse’s station to complain about lack of care. That was the only bad part about today.

8:59p.m. I did a lot of reading tonight. I got lost in The Dark Tower saga. I also got a nice shower and shave I feel pretty good right now. I would like to read another chapter but the battery is running low. That is the trouble with tablets and e-readers. They need to be recharged when you want to read forever.