Wednesday 01/04/23

5:56a.m. I’m a happy camper this morning. First, the aides put me to bed at 10:30 last night. Second, I had a good great night. I was inot troubled with arthritis pain or bad dreams. I think I fell asleep right quick and slept until 5:30. This was when the aides got me in my wheelchair. I actually feel rested and ready for the d ay.

Third. I called Capital One. My pazy!ent was processed. I immediately bought the four remaking volumes of The Story of Civilization. I’ve been wanting these books all month . Now the hard part is reading them. I will read them but first I want to finish The Oxford History of the United States. It might take awhile but I read every book I buy. 

So the day is starting out good. Buying books always makes me happy for some reason. Reading has always been my drug of choice. I just got a huge fix. I don’t care if I have nothing else. So long as I have rent money for the nursing home, money for the New York Times, and my booksall is right. Life is great..

3:36,p.m I have been binging on buying books. I bought So Help me God by Mike Pence. Then I bought The Lessons of History by Will Durant. Them I bought an audible book Band of Brothers by Stephen Ambrose. That is seven books in all. I’m one happy old fart.

As usual I’ve been doing a lot of sleeping. But I never miss a good meal. They served country chicken, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, a biscuit and ambrosia for desert. Lunch was delicious. I alsojhad two cups of coffee and a glass of fruit punch. Needless to say I ate it all

I had physical therapy batter lunch. I did ok today. This time I stood twice while hanging onto the parallel bars. First time I stood for 2 minutes 37 seconds. Then the second time was 1 minute 30 seconds. While there I was asked about my car. I told them I get up by 5:30. They asked how many times I’ve been changed. I said twice.I said they are a bit lax with changing me.They said that is putting it nicely Then was a told they are in the process of finding me some clothes I said that would be great.

I called Billing after PT. I think this was my third attempt to pay my rent. I asked the lady how much I owe. I also said I can pay ,$583. She didn’t know but would check and get back. This was about two hours ago. So far they have not called me back. I’m pretty frustrated with them because I go through this shit every month.

I then chatted with Chocolatechip. She was very depressed. Chocolatechip complained of having a very bad night. Some people were harrasing her last te at night just to wake her up. Well she was up and complained of insomnia. Then she was upset about “Cookie Day.”Every year Chocolatechip bakes cookies for staff and other tenants? After all that work and expense she has hardly got  tank you from anyone.

I felt bad for her. I tried to cheer her up  I told her she always made my Christmas when she gave me a huge plate of cookies. I was always very grateful. Then she went on about how she feels washed up at 62? I said I loved her and would always need her.

We chatted until she had a med delivery. I was getting sleepy anyways. Afi wheeler myself up to the nurse’s station to get a sandwich. Nurse gave me a baloney and cheese sandwich.it was good.

I called Capital One to check on available credit. I have about $660 some left Then I called Chocolatechip I almost fell asleep talking to her. We talked briefly. She was feeling a bit better.

6:37p.m. I had two fish sandwiches with a bowl of chicken and noodles soup. It was pretty good. I talked with Chocolatechip after I ate? She was in much better spirits  Then I bought yet another book. This one is called The Divider:  Trump in the White House 2017-2021 by Peter Baker and Susan Glasser This marks the 8th book I bought today.. 

I spent a fortune on books today. Oh well I will have enough money to pay the nursing home $583.00. Eight is enough so I’m not buying anymore books this month. I hope to pay my rent tomorrow. I should have ,$40 or $50 left.

This was a good day. I got fairly decent care and three good meals. I didn’t have any arthritis pain. I had a great time talking to Chocolatechip and going to physical therapy.  I was able to buy eight books. I might not have any pants to wear but I got books. It doesn’t get any better. 

I’m wide awake now. I’m going to spend the evening listening to my audiobook Grand Expectations: The United States 1945- 1974 by James  T Patterson. I have about eight more chapters to go. It should take me a week to finish it at the rate I’m going.