Category: Friday Five

It’s been a crazy two weeks. I finally went in to see my Nurse Practitioner, whom I have been seeing for a few years. Here’s what’s going on.

1. 1. I’ve been hit with terrible vertigo. It’s been going on for over two weeks. I’ve tried all my usual remedies, but nothing has worked.
   2. She found an awful lot of fluid behind both eardrums. Frankly, it’s been like this for a while; only the vertigo is new and quite debilitating.
   3. I’m on all sorts of antihistamines and decongestants. I feel sleepy, but in many ways, I think extra sleep may be what I need.
   4. My exciting news is that my A1C level is down to 5.3 from 9.3. Thank you, Ozempic!
   5. Another brisk wind and Lake Waukewan will be ice out. A Sure Sign of Spring.

This was a busy week for me: productive, frustrating, and exhausting.

1. On Monday, I had a meeting in Concord. I finished my business quickly and then called my Toyota dealer because of two problems. He made an appointment for the next day.
2. The next day, I was up early to get my hatchback reconditioned. They looked up, and there was a recall for my car—one of the onboard computers needed to be reset.
3. I have been looking for a table for the screen porch that fits my bar-height chairs. Now I can see the lake. Best of all, the table was on sale!
4. I also needed a patio set, as the snow shovelers broke my old one. The new one is not only beautiful but weatherproof.
5. My beautiful yellow roses, which I purchased two weeks ago, are still tight and look brand new. They have lifted my spirits.

1. On August 30th, I started Ozempic after being diagnosed as a diabetic.
2. It was Metformin or Insulin. I finally decided on the Ozempic.
3. I watched what Metformin did to Jack and didn’t want any part.
4. So, I changed my diet, and I now take this once-a-week injection. I have now lost 38 pounds. I will likely be on some insulin correction until I die, but this is just good.
5. No weighing of food, just eating right. Heidi is also at her ideal weight, as I measure her food intake. Not only is she perfect, but her energy level is back to puppy level.

So for now, things are looking up!

This was a quiet week. Severely cold and one of those weeks when you only want to snuggle up with a warm doggy. And so it was.

1. As you recall, I was diagnosed with diabetes in August. I was placed on Ozempic. I must tell you that people have not been kind about my having to take this drug. They claim this is like cheating to lose weight.
2. Well, I am not taking it to lose weight. I am taking it to bring my sugar levels down as well as my A1C.
3. Ozempic is also supposed to help with weight problems. Since the end of July, my sugar levels have decreased, and I have lost 34 pounds.
4. Diabetes causes your body to be unable to digest sugars correctly. Ozempic seems to be working for me.
5. Today, I have an appointment with my primary care to go over a few health problems. It is like you leap over 65, and suddenly, your body stops working.

Have a great weekend, and stay warm!

Here we are a week before Black Friday. Is anyone going out shopping before the sun rises? Not me. It’s good to be elderly without needing to fight the crowds. So, here we go with this week’s Friday Five.

1. 1. My plans were not set in stone before, but I can now share that I am going on a Princess Cruise over Christmas and New Year’s. I have a family moving in to care for Heidi and my home.
   2. My Itinerary is:
      Ft. Lauderdale
      At Sea
      At Sea
      St. Maarten
      St. Kitts
      Martinique
      Barbados
      Grenada
      Trinidad And Tobago
      At Sea
      Curacao
      Aruba
      At Sea
      At Sea
      Ft. Lauderdale.
   3. I have a couple of books, and my plans are to listen to music, read, swim, and hopefully relax—something I have not been able to do for a while.
   4. I must drag out my swimsuit to see how bad I look. I have lost 20 pounds since the summer, so I hope I look better.
   5. So, I am off to the recycling center. Have a wonderful weekend!

Another week has passed. Soon, November will be over, and we will be counting down the days until 2025, the New Year. Crazy. So, here is this week’s Friday Five.

1. I had to go to an appointment with my glaucoma doctor. Although my pressures were high, my vision was correctable to 20/20, and my eyes showed no damage. So, it’s back to using my drops diligently.
2. I went to Walmart today and ordered some sunglasses. The light is bothering me as the sun’s angle changes.
3. As I approach my sixty-sixth birthday, I have considered expiration dates. Many of our most loved singers, actors, and writers are in their 80s. I suppose this makes me think about this because of Jack’s passing at 85, but I look around and wonder who will be next.
   
4. In the past year, my health has declined. I became diabetic, had problems with my heart (minor, really), and, due to issues with my balance, have started to use a cane. I am handling it all, but it makes me wonder about my own expiration date.
5. Well, sixty-six isn’t so bad. I wonder what the next few years have in store for Heidi, my faithful dackel, and me.

Happy Friday, and Happy November first! Where has this year gone? Oh well. Here are this week’s Friday Five.

1. The Carpenters worked all week to transform the flooring in my kitchen and family room.

   It is not only beautiful but also brighter!

2. Now, I am looking to paint this space. I want to keep it light and bright.
3. Meanwhile, my dishwasher decided that this was an excellent time to die. I drove down to Lowes, and my new machine will be here on Monday!
4. I found a new home for all my Pfalzgraff. Not only do I have an essential service, but Jack was addicted to eBay and bought so much. I am one person. I do not need all of this.
5. I was getting Heidi up from her crate the other day, and I noticed that her dackel butt was pressing against the crate door. This girl is a long……dog. I had another crate that was a lot bigger, and she loved it.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

This week has slipped by quickly. Velcro dog (Heidi) and I have gone on many rides and spent endless hours together. So here goes!

1. 1. My friend and I went out to the Lemongrass Restaurant. It was wonderful! I had a Shrimp Bento Box.
   2. On Heidi’s birthday, Heidi was full of puppy delight as she raced all over the family room and enjoyed trying to rip up the foamy steps.
   3. I went to Amazon and found a set of solid plastic steps that matched the ones for my seat.

      I laid the foamy steps to rest.

   4. On Thursday, I went to the Pharmacy for my annual Flu shot. I have no sore arm, and there have been no side effects so far.
   5. Next week, I get my Covid booster. Then, I am done for a while.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

I woke up this morning, looked out my window, and brushed the sleep from my eyes. Finally, our trees were changing color, reminding me that Fall was upon us. A smile came to my face!

1. This week has been full of progress. My plumber came and fixed my spigot in the greenhouse. For 25 years, I could not use it because it was installed incorrectly.
2. Then, my electrician came to fix the automatic lights in the driveway and install two spotlights in the backyard. With bobcats, bears, and whatever else roaming in the dark, I wanted light so that when I take Heidi out at night, I can see.
3. I had my car detailed. I cannot bend like I once did, so I plan to keep my nice car in good shape. He did a fantastic job!
4. I had a disaster with my hair. It got so severely overprocessed that it began to fall out. I was so upset. Then, my daughter suggested I visit her stylist for a consultation. Sure enough, at this point, I needed just to let it be—no more coloring of any type. But…I could get a pixie cut to stop the hair from breaking. One or two more haircuts and the damaged hair will be gone.
   

   

   So, I have a pixie cut for the first time since Nursery School. One thing is for sure: it is easy to do. And yes. The curls are all mine.

5. My kitchen floor is due to go in in two to three weeks. The reno is almost done!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Well, another week has gone by. This one was full of ups and downs, so here goes.

1. I was excited because I was determined to go to our local lumber company and order the last items for my renovation.
2. However, when I arrived, I discovered they do not do that kind of work. A girl named Kimmie told me that the flooring I want does not exist!
3. Then I was onto Lowes, where Brittany told me the flooring I want does not exist.
4. Yesterday, I went to a store that only deals with flooring, and yes, they do have the flooring I want.
5. When I came home, I ordered four chairs for the screened porch, but the site would not let me complete the sale. Then, my Amex Account alerted me to what they believed was a fraudulent charge. I called them, and they asked if I had ordered anything from Russia. Ah, no! So Amex is issuing me a new card. Daniel, the agent at Amex, told me to be very careful. He said that right now, fraudulent scams are at an all-time high. We will say that the entire incident just pissed me off.

So that’s my week. I am going in an hour to speak with my PCP about my Diabetes. I am not doing well figuring out the meal plans. I ordered a book but would love to talk to a nutritionist.

Have a great weekend, everyone!