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Jan. 17th, 2015
As usual, I'm off to the pool. Today is the last swim until Tuesday because the pool is closed for MLK Day. Here's hoping for a clear hour swim without idiots in my way but Saturdays are always iffy so whatever.
And then, today, I think I'll treat myself to brunch someplace. Probably Smith because I haven't had their brisket in a while and I'm hungry enough this morning to handle it and I can easily pick up a few things at the grocery stores in the same few blocks.
Then, I think, it will be home until the Seahawks madness is over in my own neighborhood.
I remembered last night that I have only a week before my free Hulu Plus subscription expires. They have some documentaries I've wanted to see so I queued them up and started watching them last night. I'll finish them off this weekend and then cancel.
And then, today, I think I'll treat myself to brunch someplace. Probably Smith because I haven't had their brisket in a while and I'm hungry enough this morning to handle it and I can easily pick up a few things at the grocery stores in the same few blocks.
Then, I think, it will be home until the Seahawks madness is over in my own neighborhood.
I remembered last night that I have only a week before my free Hulu Plus subscription expires. They have some documentaries I've wanted to see so I queued them up and started watching them last night. I'll finish them off this weekend and then cancel.
Really random things
Jan. 17th, 2015 12:24 pmAs I have complained about often, my hands and arms get giant dark splotches - blood bruises - if they lightly touch anything hard. It's called Senile Purpura. There is no cure or any way to stop it or make it go away. It does not hurt even under pressure. But it is ugly and old people-y and I hate it.
But, this manicure I got last week...? It's made it worlds better! Now, when I look at my hands, I see pretty nails instead of the ugly bruises. It's a silly slight of hand (pun intended) but it works for me and I am delighted.
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I am not now, nor have I ever once in my entire life, been athletic. Not even close. This is one of the very big surprises about finding swimming. I learned it as a kid but didn't go near a pool for more than 40 years. Now it is way more fun, to me, than exercise. The exercise is a happy coincidence.
I always swim in the easy lane - the slowest lane in the pool. Most people in my lane do not swim as fast as I do or as far because it's the easy lane. All the good swimmers have moved on to the better lanes. But, still, when one of the not-as-good swimmers stops and comments favorably on my swimming, I love it. A very fit looking man about my age shared the lane with me today and, at one point, said 'You have some impressive stamina!'. I love hearing that more than is appropriate.
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I got a letter today from my eye doctor essentially saying he could no longer live without seeing me again. (Well, that is a bit of a paraphrase.) I need to send a note asking if I can get a macular degeneration check only. I can see fine and have no vision insurance. I love being able to email my doctor with questions.
But, this manicure I got last week...? It's made it worlds better! Now, when I look at my hands, I see pretty nails instead of the ugly bruises. It's a silly slight of hand (pun intended) but it works for me and I am delighted.
---
I am not now, nor have I ever once in my entire life, been athletic. Not even close. This is one of the very big surprises about finding swimming. I learned it as a kid but didn't go near a pool for more than 40 years. Now it is way more fun, to me, than exercise. The exercise is a happy coincidence.
I always swim in the easy lane - the slowest lane in the pool. Most people in my lane do not swim as fast as I do or as far because it's the easy lane. All the good swimmers have moved on to the better lanes. But, still, when one of the not-as-good swimmers stops and comments favorably on my swimming, I love it. A very fit looking man about my age shared the lane with me today and, at one point, said 'You have some impressive stamina!'. I love hearing that more than is appropriate.
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I got a letter today from my eye doctor essentially saying he could no longer live without seeing me again. (Well, that is a bit of a paraphrase.) I need to send a note asking if I can get a macular degeneration check only. I can see fine and have no vision insurance. I love being able to email my doctor with questions.
She likes it... kinda
Jan. 17th, 2015 05:55 pm
This is how Zoey 'enjoys' her new house. She will go all the way in to get treats that I leave on top of that back pillow but then settles with her butt out and her front paws and head in. Weird cat.