Some slow improvement

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.