Day 253. Went to get my bone density test today. I am really happy that yesterday I decreased my Prednisone again. I am now down to 8 mg. It took longer to register for the test than the length of the bone density test. I will get the results in 3-4 days. Let's hope I have the bones of a 20 year old and not an 80 year old.
I went to the Public Library this evening to a free presentation. There were some folks talking about the use of music and singing in nightclub scenes in movies. Nightclub scenes are a way to insert music in a movie. It was very interesting to hear them speak.
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Monday, May 9, 2016
DAY TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT
Day 252. My family members are still in town. Today we went to the baseball game. I was stoked to find the vegan hot dogs at the park. I also wanted french fries. I have been craving french fries. Unfortunately the french fries had too much salt on them for any of us to eat. I searched the whole level we were on and found the vegan hot dog. It was good. A little mustard and relish and I was good to go.
We also got free hats because we bought certain tickets that supported my Alma mater. Luckily we went to get the hats first thing because they ran out.
It was a terribly cold night. I mean windy and cold. I was wearing two long sleeved shirts, a bike jacket, a fleece coat, scarf, gloves, hat and a blanket and I was shivering. I had more clothes but I was pacing myself. We ended up leaving at the bottom of the seventh. Because we couldn't take it anymore.
We went inside and watched the end of the game and then the end of the exciting Warriors game.
Until tomorrow...
We also got free hats because we bought certain tickets that supported my Alma mater. Luckily we went to get the hats first thing because they ran out.
It was a terribly cold night. I mean windy and cold. I was wearing two long sleeved shirts, a bike jacket, a fleece coat, scarf, gloves, hat and a blanket and I was shivering. I had more clothes but I was pacing myself. We ended up leaving at the bottom of the seventh. Because we couldn't take it anymore.
We went inside and watched the end of the game and then the end of the exciting Warriors game.
Until tomorrow...
Sunday, May 8, 2016
DAY TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-ONE OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT
Day 251. Happy Anniversary! Today is my 5th blog anniversary.
As of this moment I have had 88,422 views. That is 1,270 views per month. Pretty exciting.
I have family visiting. We have plans to go to dinner. Thai food I hope.
Until tomorrow...
As of this moment I have had 88,422 views. That is 1,270 views per month. Pretty exciting.
I have family visiting. We have plans to go to dinner. Thai food I hope.
Until tomorrow...
Saturday, May 7, 2016
DAY TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT
Day 250. Today I did something that make me happy. I went to a tie dye class. It was loads of fun. They don't tie dye like the used to. Maybe it was because we were tie dying silk instead of cotton shirts but we used string and a microwave. No rubber bands and soaking the garment. Here is my silk:
Then I went shopping to return a pair of capris that I bought last week. At the store I found a few pairs of slacks. The slacks are size 8! I haven't worn a size 8 in 15 years! I am so happy. I got rid of 16 pairs of shorts, pants, jeans, capris. I needed some pants for work.
Until tomorrow...
Then I went shopping to return a pair of capris that I bought last week. At the store I found a few pairs of slacks. The slacks are size 8! I haven't worn a size 8 in 15 years! I am so happy. I got rid of 16 pairs of shorts, pants, jeans, capris. I needed some pants for work.
Until tomorrow...
Friday, May 6, 2016
DAY TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-NINE OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT
Day 249. Today was a positive day. I had my assistant come to work and we spent hours organizing my work paperwork and some leftover tax stuff. It feels really good getting the paperwork organized and in files or recycled. I have a lot of paperwork in my work. Sometimes it is overwhelming, especially when I have been ill for weeks. Then the piles become high and overwhelming. It is such a good feeling not having all that stuff all around my office and living room.
My Echo Alexa remote control arrived today. I bought my Echo awhile ago and I love it. I listen to music, make a shopping list and a to do list. I have also listened to the news. The only problem I have had is that my house is old and the walls are thick. Once Alexa is on, she can't hear me when I ask her to turn off or turn down. She is really made for open floor plans. I do not have an open floor plan. The remote will be helpful because Alexa will be able to hear me through the remote and I can use the remote to control the volume. I will be able to use my Echo more now.
Overall it was a good day!
Until tomorrow...
My Echo Alexa remote control arrived today. I bought my Echo awhile ago and I love it. I listen to music, make a shopping list and a to do list. I have also listened to the news. The only problem I have had is that my house is old and the walls are thick. Once Alexa is on, she can't hear me when I ask her to turn off or turn down. She is really made for open floor plans. I do not have an open floor plan. The remote will be helpful because Alexa will be able to hear me through the remote and I can use the remote to control the volume. I will be able to use my Echo more now.
Overall it was a good day!
Until tomorrow...
Thursday, May 5, 2016
DAY TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-EIGHT OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT
Day 248. Happy Birthday Happi!! She is 11-1/2 years old! And going strong. Pretty baby!
Last night I let the dogs out in the backyard and I got a shock! Happi went running after something right away. I ran to get the flashlight. The little dog went running outside after Happi. Happi would not come back inside because she was stalking the thing she ran off. The little dog came back inside. I used the flashlight to look around. What do you think I found? A giant raccoon in our neighbors tree on the property line right at the bottom of my deck stairs. I kept yelling at it to make it go away. Those raccoons are vicious! Plus they will attack dogs. The little one was sequestered inside but Happi would not come inside but she still had not realized there was a raccoon in the tree. I grabbed a watering can and threw it at the raccoon to get it to move. It just stayed in the tree clicking and hissing at me. I threw another thing at it and it climbed higher still clicking and hissing. I was afraid it would jump down on my side of the fence. (I know now how my wood fence got broken. The raccoon probably fell out of the tree and landed on the fence!) Finally the raccoon got down out of the tree and was on the other side of the fence and I ran over to Happi and chased her in the house.
The dogs still needed to pee and I didn't want to have them want to go out in an hour and have to contend with raccoons again, so I took them out for a walk through the front door. We went a block and when we were coming back, there they were, two raccoons. Just walking across the street. They just act like they belong walking in the street. Just not scared at all. We had to wait until the animals scampered away to enter the house. What an ordeal! I don't like raccoons.
Let's hope tonight is raccoon free.
Until tomorrow...
Last night I let the dogs out in the backyard and I got a shock! Happi went running after something right away. I ran to get the flashlight. The little dog went running outside after Happi. Happi would not come back inside because she was stalking the thing she ran off. The little dog came back inside. I used the flashlight to look around. What do you think I found? A giant raccoon in our neighbors tree on the property line right at the bottom of my deck stairs. I kept yelling at it to make it go away. Those raccoons are vicious! Plus they will attack dogs. The little one was sequestered inside but Happi would not come inside but she still had not realized there was a raccoon in the tree. I grabbed a watering can and threw it at the raccoon to get it to move. It just stayed in the tree clicking and hissing at me. I threw another thing at it and it climbed higher still clicking and hissing. I was afraid it would jump down on my side of the fence. (I know now how my wood fence got broken. The raccoon probably fell out of the tree and landed on the fence!) Finally the raccoon got down out of the tree and was on the other side of the fence and I ran over to Happi and chased her in the house.
The dogs still needed to pee and I didn't want to have them want to go out in an hour and have to contend with raccoons again, so I took them out for a walk through the front door. We went a block and when we were coming back, there they were, two raccoons. Just walking across the street. They just act like they belong walking in the street. Just not scared at all. We had to wait until the animals scampered away to enter the house. What an ordeal! I don't like raccoons.
Let's hope tonight is raccoon free.
Until tomorrow...
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
DAY TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-SEVEN OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT
Day 247. Today I worked at a clients and we planned out the work for the summer. I tried very hard to come up with positive comments. I also offered up positive recognition ideas. The client seemed to like the ideas and said he was going to use them.
When I got back home I called the assessors office to find out what I needed to do for my appeal. Some time in the near future I have to go in front of the board of appeals to plead my case. I have been unsure of what is expected of me. I spoke to a very nice woman at the appeals office and she explained the whole process to me. Now I am less nervous.
Until tomorrow...
When I got back home I called the assessors office to find out what I needed to do for my appeal. Some time in the near future I have to go in front of the board of appeals to plead my case. I have been unsure of what is expected of me. I spoke to a very nice woman at the appeals office and she explained the whole process to me. Now I am less nervous.
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
DAY TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-SIX OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT
Day 246. Today I paid almost all my medical bills from the hospital stay from meningitis and the emergency room visit from the flu. Easily $3,000 just in co-pays. At least I will meet my deductible very quick.
I have been invited to some family functions. My nephew's graduation. My cousin's daughters Bat Mitzvah.. My brother's house to visit. Lots of choices of places to visit. Exciting!
The doggy Advil seems to be working on Lucky. She is back to eating cottage cheese. Her mouth must not be so inflamed and swollen.
I have been in this house for so long that I spent an hour today looking up things to do in my area. There are some free concerts in a park coming up that look fun. Music from other countries and cultures. What fun to sit in a park on a sunny day and listen to good music. Bring a picnic! Nice.
I finished a big project late last night. It feels good to get that project done. Sometimes having a big project hanging over my head is daunting until I get it completed. Then I feel free and have all this free time. Then I feel like I have nothing to do and have ALL this free time.
Until tomorrow...
I have been invited to some family functions. My nephew's graduation. My cousin's daughters Bat Mitzvah.. My brother's house to visit. Lots of choices of places to visit. Exciting!
The doggy Advil seems to be working on Lucky. She is back to eating cottage cheese. Her mouth must not be so inflamed and swollen.
I have been in this house for so long that I spent an hour today looking up things to do in my area. There are some free concerts in a park coming up that look fun. Music from other countries and cultures. What fun to sit in a park on a sunny day and listen to good music. Bring a picnic! Nice.
I finished a big project late last night. It feels good to get that project done. Sometimes having a big project hanging over my head is daunting until I get it completed. Then I feel free and have all this free time. Then I feel like I have nothing to do and have ALL this free time.
Until tomorrow...
Monday, May 2, 2016
DAY TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT
Day 245. Today is the first day of May. May Day.
It is also the first day of May's Resolution: Try Mindfulness.
"Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts your life will start to change."
Wrap up of April:
April - All in the Family
“I've always loved the idea of not being what people expect me to be.”
Lucky Update: Poor baby. She didn't want to eat this morning again. I called the vet and we decided that her mouth (from her tooth surgery) is probably sore and since the painkillers were making her sick, it was time to give her doggy Advil. It is liver flavored so she would be sure to eat it if I crushed it up. Maybe then she would want to eat some cottage cheese. She is just so miserable.
Until tomorrow...
It is also the first day of May's Resolution: Try Mindfulness.
"Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts your life will start to change."
- Remember what Matters to You
- Turn Complaints into Thankfulness
- Smile More!
- Learn and Do Mindfulness Meditation
- Use Positive Not Negative Words
- Be Kind to Yourself
- Put a Positive Word on My Cup Each Day
- Be Positive!
Wrap up of April:
April - All in the Family
“I've always loved the idea of not being what people expect me to be.”
- Be the one to call or email
- Reach out more to family members
- Schedule Skype calls with Reese and Greyson
- Call Mrs. Hebert more often
- Reestablish healthy bonds
- Plan visits with friends and family
- Post photos
- Be Adrienne
Lucky Update: Poor baby. She didn't want to eat this morning again. I called the vet and we decided that her mouth (from her tooth surgery) is probably sore and since the painkillers were making her sick, it was time to give her doggy Advil. It is liver flavored so she would be sure to eat it if I crushed it up. Maybe then she would want to eat some cottage cheese. She is just so miserable.
Until tomorrow...
Sunday, May 1, 2016
DAY TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-FOUR OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT
Day 244. I woke up and decided to do more work on the backyard. I spent an hour and a half weeding. When I first started it looked like such a daunting project. Now that I have been breaking it down into sections, it doesn't seem so huge. I have already spent two one hour/hour and half segments working in the backyard and look at the progress:
Look at Happi sunning herself. She loves to lounge in the sun!
Look at Happi sunning herself. She loves to lounge in the sun!
I figure 10 more hours and I will have the whole backyard done! Just in time to start over when the weeds start growing again! Then I will have the backyard that will bring me happiness.
Then I went to vote for a delegate. I had no idea that I could vote for a delegate. I thought delegate were appointed. Ha! I went down and voted for the delegates in my precinct. It was such chaos. What a messed up system. You enter, you sign in, they give you a piece of paper with all the delegates names on them. You then vote for 5 women and 4 men. Then you leave once they put a mark on your hand. That is how the delegates are elected They are who will decide if Hillary or Donald or Bernie or Ted or John win the primary. Really interesting! It was an education.
Until tomorrow...
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