Time they say, it takes time. I am reminded of this every day now. I am goal oriented and like to measure my progress. Well, this is a time in my life where I cannot honestly say that I can observe daily progress. Yet, I looked for it every evening when I am in doubt.
You remember that new computer? Well it went back because Peter could not work out Windows 8. I figured if he had trouble, I was left out in the cold. I will keep working with this old computer. At least, I know its idiosyncrasies! We replaced that present with a 4 X 4 painting of horses that now are hung on the gable end of the living room.
While the weather had been nice, we were able to add another set of beds to the garden. Then the cold and the rain kept us indoors for a couple of weeks. I much rather be outside as I am still struggling with the vertigo and the blood pressure medications. I must have tried 5 or 6! I even tried the natural way of controlling the pressure. The natural way was the easiest one on my brain but it required diligence in taking supplements and eating this or that. And add a little excitement to the day such as a friend's visit and it no longer worked. I am now on Lozartan. It seems to keep the BP down most of the time. We just need to tweak it some. Now remains to see if I will be able to tolerate it much longer. I am very loopy.
Today was my dance lesson day. We are starting to think forward to a showcase. That is like a recital for those of you who do not understand the terminology. Who knows how many months we will work at it. Soon after, my friend Karin arrived to help me lay down some more mulch on the perennial bed on the upper level of the back patio. This bed is very steep so it was a struggle for me. As a matter of fact, I had to pack it in after lunch. I was too tired and dizzy. Peter and Karin finished by themselves. Now hopefully we will have one more good day in the future to finish the last bed.
After a rest, I was able to return outdoors and work on the vegetable garden remodeling. It apparently rained a good bit last night as it was slick out there on top of the clay isles! The level we are working on is not level so it was another tiring challenge but we made a little progress in digging it out to level it. Yesterday, I had gone to the garden for the first time in two weeks and I pleasantly surprised how easy it was for me to get around. I had actually made some progress! Perhaps, I need to try to see daily improvement and trust that something is improving.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Happy birthday to me!
Yes, today is my birthday. It was a good day, a good weekend.
My friend Diane did her showcase in Bethesda at Igor's new studio. We had decided that we would pick her up after lunch in order to arrive early enough for me to rest prior to her dancing. I was excited as this was my first trip overnight away from home. I know the ride is only an hour away but I don't do well in the car. The continuous bouncing is very challenging to my equilibrium. So, we decided to break up the trip by staying over night at the hotel next door to the studio. It was OK. It was what they called a four-star hotel. There was no restaurant and the rooms were small. But, we had parking and could walk to the studio and to restaurants.
We arrived shortly after 1:00 PM. Unfortunately only one room was ready, so Diane came with us until it was time to go to the studio at 2:45PM. I did not get a chance to lie down, but did rest as best I could while easing her nerves for her performance. The performance went well and I saw a few old dancing friends. By 4:00 PM, I was ready to leave. I had had fun but I was LOOPY and tired. I had to return to the hotel to rest before going out to dinner. Diane was treating us for my birthday and we had reservations for 7:00 PM.
The previous two weeks, I had tried several new blood pressure medications (all disasters); so just before the week end I decided to go back on the least offensive one. At least I knew what to expect: extreme loopiness. Have you ever tried to function after having a few too many? I only did once. Well now it is 24 hours a day. I manage to walk straight. I can handle things with my hands with a little more time. But man, there is an electrical storm in my head. I can hear the static. So after a few hours of this, I need to be by myself and regroup, as Heather's riding coach would say when things did not go well. In other words: Stop, rethink, rest, try again.
Dinner was lovely. Peter had picked a nice Italian restaurant full of ambiance. The salmon with a lemon sauce was excellent. Thank you, Diane.
Peter slept OK. Diane says she was up and down all night. I was in a twilight. My senses had been over challenged - sensory overload.
Once home, I recharged. After lunch, we went computer shopping for me! I settled for one of those new fandangled touch-screen lap top can can change into a tablet. Peter is now setting up all of my accounts and hooking up to the wifi. It will take some getting used to this new gadget. I never like my present one, a Toshiba that gave me tons of trouble with the cursor running away wildly and re-positioning itself who knows where. I must say, I have always carried a lot of magnetism that disrupts electronics. Yes, and now that I am buzzing... hopefully the new machine will not be so sensitive to me. I have had a Dell that liked me once, but not the last one! Darren usually inherits my cast offs just in time as his dies.
So, I had a happy birthday and many good messages from friends. Tomorrow is another day. To other friends are coming to help me mulch two more perennial beds. I started a large pot of soup for lunch. Actually one of them left stuffed peppers on my stairs today. That was dinner!
And after a few more days of loopiness-peace, I will dare to try some new medication again.
My friend Diane did her showcase in Bethesda at Igor's new studio. We had decided that we would pick her up after lunch in order to arrive early enough for me to rest prior to her dancing. I was excited as this was my first trip overnight away from home. I know the ride is only an hour away but I don't do well in the car. The continuous bouncing is very challenging to my equilibrium. So, we decided to break up the trip by staying over night at the hotel next door to the studio. It was OK. It was what they called a four-star hotel. There was no restaurant and the rooms were small. But, we had parking and could walk to the studio and to restaurants.
We arrived shortly after 1:00 PM. Unfortunately only one room was ready, so Diane came with us until it was time to go to the studio at 2:45PM. I did not get a chance to lie down, but did rest as best I could while easing her nerves for her performance. The performance went well and I saw a few old dancing friends. By 4:00 PM, I was ready to leave. I had had fun but I was LOOPY and tired. I had to return to the hotel to rest before going out to dinner. Diane was treating us for my birthday and we had reservations for 7:00 PM.
The previous two weeks, I had tried several new blood pressure medications (all disasters); so just before the week end I decided to go back on the least offensive one. At least I knew what to expect: extreme loopiness. Have you ever tried to function after having a few too many? I only did once. Well now it is 24 hours a day. I manage to walk straight. I can handle things with my hands with a little more time. But man, there is an electrical storm in my head. I can hear the static. So after a few hours of this, I need to be by myself and regroup, as Heather's riding coach would say when things did not go well. In other words: Stop, rethink, rest, try again.
Dinner was lovely. Peter had picked a nice Italian restaurant full of ambiance. The salmon with a lemon sauce was excellent. Thank you, Diane.
Peter slept OK. Diane says she was up and down all night. I was in a twilight. My senses had been over challenged - sensory overload.
Once home, I recharged. After lunch, we went computer shopping for me! I settled for one of those new fandangled touch-screen lap top can can change into a tablet. Peter is now setting up all of my accounts and hooking up to the wifi. It will take some getting used to this new gadget. I never like my present one, a Toshiba that gave me tons of trouble with the cursor running away wildly and re-positioning itself who knows where. I must say, I have always carried a lot of magnetism that disrupts electronics. Yes, and now that I am buzzing... hopefully the new machine will not be so sensitive to me. I have had a Dell that liked me once, but not the last one! Darren usually inherits my cast offs just in time as his dies.
So, I had a happy birthday and many good messages from friends. Tomorrow is another day. To other friends are coming to help me mulch two more perennial beds. I started a large pot of soup for lunch. Actually one of them left stuffed peppers on my stairs today. That was dinner!
And after a few more days of loopiness-peace, I will dare to try some new medication again.
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