Wednesday 1/18/23
8:04a.m. I had nice aides today who helped me out of bed and into my wheelchair by 5:30. I felt sick as a dog though from coughing almost all night long. At one point I had to sit on top the side of the bed because I had a hard time breathing. This morning I felt so sick I thought I wasn’t going to make it.
I slept in my wheelchair until breakfast. I had the usual, scrambled eggs, two slices of toast. and oatmeal. Breakfast was ok but the same thing every morning is getting old. I ate it all though and really can’t complain. I also had two hot coffees that helped made me feel a bit better.
Also, I got a nice phone call from Chocolatechip. She asked if I called around six last night. I said yes. I said I read your diary on Prosebox. I saw the latest about the werd phone calls. She said it does not know She said she was ok. Chocolatechip seems to be taking the door knocking and other forms of harrasement all in stride. After all., babies must play their games. I was glad to hear from her . I said I’ve been reading your diary. I love and care for your well being. We only talked for a few minutes.
Well I’m still above the dirt. I can’t seem to shake this danged bug that’s been kicking my butt. At least I’m awake though. I’m going to try and read my book, Restless Giant:The United States from Watergate to Bush v Gore by James T Patterson.
12:34p.m. I ended up sleeping all morning and having bad coughing spells. I awake to find two coffees and a fruit on my table. I drank my coffee and soon had lunch. I had two pieces of Rotisserie Spice chicken, noodles, brussel sprouts, a dinner roll, and cinnamon apples for desert. Lunch was pretty good and I ate it all.
I feel somewhat better. Sleep, coffee and a good meal are the best medicines. I’m going to try and read that danged book.
3:48p.m. I’m proud of myself. I finished Chapter 9 in my book. It was on Immigration, race and multiculturalism in the 90s. I also called Chocolatechip and we talked briefly. She didn’t have much to say. The nursing home was having a party in the Fiesta Room for people born in January. I wanted to go but found out I was confined to my room. So I opted to read / listen to my book.
My afternoon was a lot better than this morning. I was able to say awake. I didn’t have any attacks of coughing spams except for a brief one. Also, depression had lifted considerably. I’m slowly getting my grove back. At least I feel that now but I’ll probably be as sick as a dog tomorrow morning. Bad mornings, good afternoon seem to be the pattern.
I can’t wait for supper. I’m having country fried steak with mushroom gravy, potato wedges, green beans, a dinner roll and pineapple tidbits for desert. This is going to be good because I love country fried steak. Then two cups of coffee will reinvigorate me until bedtime.
5:27p.m I’m taking a break from reading. They will be serving supper soon so there is no sense in starting a new chapter only to be interested I like to start a chapter and concentrate on it with no interruptions
8:58p.m. I finished my reading goal of two chapters today. The last was n the domestic and foreign policies of Clinton’s first term. I thought this to be very interesting. At the rate I’m going I can finish this book tomorrow. After that my next read will be From Colony to Super Power: U. S. Foreign Relations since 1776 by George C Herring.
I also indulged in my second favorite pastime, browsing for books I sad I wasn’t going to buy books but so much for self discipline. I picked out four so far plus their audio versions so I can read and listen at the same time. These Audible books are very opens I’ve but I got addicted to reading along with the narration. The cost of these books comes to $70.77 So much for paying off that credit card.
So I had a very pleasant evening. I had a delicious supper. I stayed awake and read my books. I didn’t experience too many cold symptoms or arthritis pain I had a good time browsing for books. today is ending on a very good note.
I’ve been in my wheelchair for sixteen hrs. I’m not tired though. I slept most of the morning. I said it before and I’ll say it again I sleep better in the wheelchair than in bed. I don’t experience too much arthritis pain or weird dream I feel so awake I could stay up and finish one more chapter.
10:22p.m. I found one more book to buy next month. But it will have to wait until the 3rd It’s about Feliz Frankfurter The cost is $25.99 and $7.49 This makes five so far I will not have enough for all these books plus the New York Time for $21.99 which is due on Feb 1.
I started browsing again when they put my roommate to bed around ten. I wasn’t quit ready . I asked for another hour. They said ok. I feel too wired up thanks to caffeine .Also been thinking about those damned books and obsessing about them is also keeping me up. I’ll add more to this list before the month ends.
I am a book addict. Like all addicts I can’t get enough to satisfy my cravings. Thank God I don’t have too many expenses but the rent. I can blow the rest of the SS check on books. Also, there are worse addictions than books and reading. Besides that they are legal and reading is a healthy habit
Reading and book keep me going. Sometimes I think I would go crazy if it were not for my books. Being in this blasted room all the time with no TV would send me to Sharpe Hospital in no time. Books have always been my friends. They have provided comfort through many many rough times. I do not regret in the least in blowing my money on books.