Daily Update, December 19, 2024

On Thursday, I got a phone call after breakfast. It was my counsellor; asking if I was going to come onto our meeting. I'd forgotten all about my appointment with her. So, we got started late, and ended late, too. I'm just glad she had the time. However, our meeting was over the phone, not the computer. We tried the computer, but when my insurance's system failed to connect us in a timely manner that way, they initiated a phone call, and we talked that way instead. {Smile}

In the afternoon, I went out with my nurse to the county building, to see all their trees and other decorations in the courtyard. My nurse was very impressed with the show, which was as good as ever. Then we ran a few errands, with the last stop at Safeway to pick up prescriptions and a few other things while we were there. After that, we went home. {Smile}

I did a fair bit of walking when we were at the county building, going the whole way around the courtyard to see all the decorations. Then I did my head exercises and my arm exercises after playing on CoH and watching a manga review on YouTube. after a break, I did my arm resistance exercises and my standing arm weight training exercises. So at least I fit one more exercise into my evening. I have to work harder on this. {Smile}

Over breakfast, I began reading a manga I picked up at the library, _A Bride's Price_.  I continued reading it afterwards until my counsellor called to see why I hadn't come to my appointment. I swear it just slipped my mind. Anyway, after my appointment I hopped into Vindictus, and played that right through lunch and int the afternoon. I played until we left to go out. When we came back, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. There, I teamed with Pierogies, who's still very much int eh mood to play little villains. Dennis joined us partway through, and we kept going until I needed to break for dinner. {Smile}

After dinner, I wrote up Wednesday's daily update, taking breaks for Cross Stitch World, and chatting on the chat server. then i hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I played myself, working on a project specific to the winter event. I also started talking to Nox on the chat server. Then Pierogies said hi. We teamed up and did some more mid-level villains. Then he left for bed again. I watched a video. Afrter that, I went back and forth between reading comics, exercises, Writing and making notes in this, playing Cross Stitch World, and one break to check Vindictus. {Smile}

Daily Update, December 18 2024

On Wednesday, after breakfast, I paid a few bills. {smile}

Then in mid-afternoon, my main nurse and I went to the public library. I picked up some manga, mostly from _A Bride's Tale_, a series they have more of than I'd read before... though I think the next book in it was missing. Hopefully it will be there later. After that, my nurse took me home. He talked about how underutilized he thinks that library is. He says it's an amazing resource, with all the books and other things. I agree it's got a good collection. {Smile}

I did my head exercises, and my arm resistance exercises after playing CoH much of the evening. After a break, I did my arm swinging exercises. I'm concerned with how quickly I tire... something to talk with my therapist and my doctor about, I guess. {smile}

After the bills, I hopped into Vindictus. I didn't find Div, so I just ran battles right through lunch and into the afternoon, until stopping to go to the library. When we came back from the library, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. Dennis greeted me and wanted me to choose something to do together. Then Pierogies came, and very much wanted to team on mid-level villains. So, we did earlier parts of the arc that Pierogies and I finished the other night, because Dennis's character had done very little in that arc. Two or three short missions took us up to bed for them, and dinner for me. {Smile}

After dinner, I wrote up Tuesday's daily update, with breaks for Cross Stitch World, chatting on the chat server, and browsing on Amazon. When I was done, I hopped back into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I began playing by myself on a character who needed relatively few things to meet a goal I had for her. I also started talking to Meghan in the game and Nox on the chat server. I joined Meghan when I finished that project. We were on low-level heroes and ran a couple of her missions. I reached the next level and stopped there while I complete content before moving on. After those mission, Meghan said goodnight. I did some hunting after she left, then some web browsing and a little Cross Stitch World. After that, I started my exercises and did a fair bit of Vindictus mercenaries before writing and making notes in this. {Smile}

Daily Update, December 17, 2024

On Tuesday, I slept poorly the night before. I just kept coughing and had trouble getting that to stop. {rueful look}

In the afternoon, we did have a trip out to pick up the head of the nursing company, who's my relief nurse's sister, from where her truck was getting fixed. We took her to my relief nurse's house to get something she needed to fetch. Then we dropped her off so she could pick up her truck, which was being worked on. {smile}

I tried to take a nap when I came home. It was interrupted by a locksmith coming to visit. She fixed the back door's lock so that it unlocks easily. It was far too hard to unlock for a while, but as long as the nurses were always home with Mom, this wasn't as much of a problem. Now that they're taking me out, it's nice to be able to properly lock all the doors. We also arranged for the locksmith to come change the locks for the other doors maybe early next year. {Smile}

Later, the head of the nursing company came to the house and had taco dinner with my relief nurse and me. She pointed out I need to straighten dining room to accommodate more such dinners more pleasantly. It might help us play games at the table, too. {Smile}

I did two of my head exercises during a lull in City of Heroes, and the other three right after I was done playing for the evening. After a break writing and making note in this, I did my arm resistance exercises and my arm swinging exercises. {Smile}

After breakfast, I browsed the web and read comics. Then I hopped into Vindictus, playing with mercenaries and doing battles until our trip out, mostly on my mid-level character. After our trip, I took that nap both before and after the locksmith, Then I checked Vindictus again before switching to City of Heroes: Homecoming. I teamed up with Kitten and Pierogies, and we continued the mid-level villain missions he'd picked the other day. Dennis joined us, too. I teamed with the three of them until I left for dinner, which I ate in the dining room with the relief nurse and the head of the nursing company. {Smile}

After dinner, I wrote up Monday's daily update while listening to my relief nurse and the head of the nursing company try a Big Island themed Monopoly. We'll have to play it sometime. My writing included breaks for Cross Stitch World and reading comics. After I finished Monday's daily update, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I found Kitten. They said Dennis had just left. Kitten wanted to watch a show more than play. I picked a My Little Pony episode, and we both enjoyed it. Just after it ended, Pierogies came on and wanted to play with us. I also started talking with Nox on the chat server. Kitten and I went back into City of Heroes: Homecoming and finished that mid-level villain story arc. After that, we said goodnight, and they left. After they'd left, I noticed a fellow going after a giant monster and joined him. The team mostly split up between monsters, but I stayed with him to get not just that monster, but two more, and then another. Then the leader went straight to an individual mission. I helped with it, then said goodnight. After that, I exercised and wrote and made notes in this, then quickly made a minimal check of Vindictus before finishing my notes in this. {Smile}

Daily Update, December 16, 2024

On Monday, my relief nurse wanted to go out after breakfast. He suggested Costco in Kona, across the island. I suggested something closer. First, I mentioned the County Building's Christmas tree display, but then I thought of Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut factory/farm, and that's where we went. We checked out their gift shop, where I picked up some Christmas presents. Then we checked out the lower, still accessible viewing of their packaging plant. (There used to be one up a long staircase, but I think it's closed.) Then we spotted a signa bout a garden that visitors are invited to walk through just as we felt rain starting. We decided that the garden could be next time, for we're going back soon. After that, we went home for lunch. {Smile}

I got a fair bit of walking around done at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut. Later, when I was winding down for the night, I did my head exercises and my arm resistance exercises. I meant to get more, but ran out of time... but then I spent too much time coughing while trying to sleep... It wasn't pleasant, but that much coughing needs to count towards my exercise too. {rueful look}

After lunch, I hopped into Vindictus. I didn't find Div, so I did four missions on my mid-level character, getting her more developed/Then I did two missions on my low-level character. Then ran up so close to dinner, I didn't even go into City of Heroes: Homecoming until the evening. {Smile}

After dinner, I wrote up Sunday's Daily update, with breaks for reading a comic, playing Cross Stitch World, and browsing on the web. Then I started talking with Nox on the chat world. In got over to City of Heroes: Homecoming unusually late. I found Kitten on, and said hi, which I continued talking with Nox. I hunted a few presents while I waited for a response. Kitten did respond, and invited me to join them in a farm, where they were helping another person level up. We chatted and played with the farm. Then we talked about doing something else afterwards, but it was close to time to exercise, and someone else asked about joining us, assuming we were doing a farm. So, Kitten and a couple of others did more farms. I checked on them once in a while, during pauses in exercising, and writing and making notes in this, a little web browsing, and checking of Vindictus mercs. {Smile}

Daily Update, December 15, 2024

On Sunday, after breakfast, my nurse took me to church. We arrived during the first hymn, and I sat with Auntie Barbara and Michelle, with my nurse behind me, same as last week. We had lunch afterwards on the lanai with a few guys and the four of use at one of the tables. {Smile}

Next, my nurse and I went to Safeway for medicine I was out of and a few groceries he knew we were low on. Then we went home. {Smile}

I got a fair bit of walking done while my nurse and I were at Safeway. Later, after teaming much of the evening on City of Heroes: Homecoming, I did my head exercises and my arm resistance exercises. After a break, I did my arm swinging exercises. I need to get more done than that in a day, but it got to be too late before I did. Well, tomorrow is another day. {smile}

After I got home, I hopped into Vindictus. I did a little with the mercenaries, then did four battles on my mid-level character, and two battles on my low-level character. After that, I stopped to let my nurse help clean me up. Having them involved is a more thorough way of bathing. Next, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I teamed up with Dennis, Dennis's best friend, and Pierogies. We ran three or four holiday-themed missions before we broke up, with them heading towards bed, and me to dinner. {Smile}

After dinner, I wrote up Saturday's daily update, with a few moderately long breaks for Cross Stitch World. Next, I started chatting with Nox on the chat server. I also hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I started hunting presents by myself, a solo-friendly activity mainly available during their winter event. I said hi to Meghan, Ulty, and Jenny's player. Then Dennis said hi, and we started talking, Next, Pierogies said hi. Both of them came to join me in hunting presents. I suggested doing regular missions, since those are harder to do alone. We ran three or four missions of mine before Dennis left for bed. Then Pierogies and I ran one more mission before he left for bed, too. I went back to present hunting, which can be a kind of badge hunting. I got that badge on that character, and figured out which character needs it next. The same character also needs the Christmas Mission badges. Next, I made notes and wrote in this. Then I did some exercises, followed by Cross Stitch World and web browsing. Next, I made more notes in this before doing some more exercises. After that, I checked some of the Vindictus mercenaries and browsed on the web a little more before I finished my notes and writing in this. {Smile}

Daily Update, December 14, 2024

 Saturday was mostly quiet. I stayed home to take care of my illness, My nose was still stuffy and runny, but gradually less. I was getting tired of it anyway. {smile}

After dinner, I got a phone call from Auntie Barbara. We made plans to meet at church the next day, even if I had to mask up and go with this bug, which is a lot like a head cold. {smile}

After playing on City of Heroes: Homecoming much of the evening, I did my head exercises. After a break, I did my arm resistance exercises and my arm swinging exercises before it got too late. {Smile}

After breakfast, I watched videos and read articles and comics until lunch. I hopped into Vindictus. I didn't find Div, so I did a little with the mercenaries, dn tried playing on my mid-level character. I struggled because she's gotten high enough to do content I can handle better with a second player. However, I got enough done to feel accomplished. I think I tried my low-level character but gave up fairly quick. She was in a tough one, too. So, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming earlier than recently. I found Dennis, and we chatted. then Pierogies joined us and asked for villain missions in a particular zone. We got characters of fairly appropriate inclinations and levels and did a few. We finished the story arc Dennis picked just as we were ready to break up. {Smile}

After dinner, I wrote up Friday's update with shorter breaks for less Cross Stitch World than the previous evening. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I was slow getting going. I started playing by myself. Then I said hi to Meghan, Ulty, and Jenny's player, and talked with them a bit. Then I joined Jenny's Player and Ulty for some roleplaying. As we were still getting going, TheCyberChill asked for help with a mission. Ulty and Jenny's player were interested, so we all joined him and one other helper he'd found. We actually ran two or three missions, finishing that story arc. Then the others left, since it was late for them, and I did some paperwork. Cross Stitch World followed, with making notes here next. Then I got a little exercise. Then I browsed the web and made more notes here before doing more exercise. I finished the evening with a little Vindictus and a few more notes here. {Smile}

Daily Update, December 13, 2024

On Friday, my runny nose was better, but still here. however, my sore throat was long gone. I still had my nurse call physical therapy, since they're inside a nursing home. They said they'd rather I stay away until I'm better. {smile}

After most of the game playing of the evening, I did my head exercises, my arm resistance exercises, and my arm swinging exercises. I'm slowly getting back to them, despite still being slightly sick. {Smile}

After breakfast, I browsed the web. Then I hopped into Vindictus to play with the Mercenaries. Next, I started notes in this. Then I tried a few battles on the mid-level and low-level characters in Vindictus by myself, but two of the battles didn't go well. I switched to City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I found Dennis with his friend. I said hi to Dennis. Then I saw Dr. Faustus on a nearly full team, and remembered it was meeting day for the villain supergroup we're both in. I said hi to him, and Dr. Faustus wait until this run finished, and I could join them. When they finished, only Dr. Faustus, one more and I were continuing to play. Dr. Faustus explained others had to leave. We did a couple of missions together. Then Dr. Faustus left for work, the other person mentioned having stuff to do, and I left for dinner. {Smile}

After dinner, I struggled to finish Thursday's daily update. I played a lot of Cross Stitch World and made some notes in this. but I finally got the update written and shared. Then I went into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I said hi to Ulty, Jenny's player, and Meghan, chatted a bit, and teamed up with Meghan on low-level villains for a few missions of hers. Then we said goodnight. I also talked with Nox on the chat world. After Meghan left, I did a couple missions of mine. Then I played Cross Stitch World, watched a video, and read some comics. After that, I made notes in this. Then I checked out mercenaries on Vindictus, before making a couple more notes in this. {Smile}

Daily Update, December 12, 2024

On Thursday, my regular nurse was back when I got up. Durig breakfast, my priest called. Turns out you can't do Facetime on an Android phone, so I listened while she did the short service of blessing Mom's body. It sounded so much like Dad's Last Rites. I can't remember them much when I try, but I recognized them when she said them. {Smile}

After that, I had my regular counselling appointment. I actually checked in slightly early, because I started right after Mom's service. Counselling went, I thought. {Smile}

After dinner, I got a phone call from Auntie Barbara. It was wonderful getting to catch up with her, and talk about future plans. {Smile}

After playing on City of Heroes: Homecoming much of the evening, I did my head exercises and my arm resistance exercises. 

After counselling, I read comics and browsed the web, then I had lunch, and started on Vindictus. I went straight to high-level character because I wanted to make one level that she was most of the way to so I could use an in-game coupon before it expires. I started doing battles, and pushed myself to gain that level, even finding tougher battles to work more quickly. They were almost too tough, but not quite. and I did gain the level. Then I then did some particularly easy battles to make a quota. Next, I took a break to clean myself up. Wehn I came out, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I found Dennis and Kitten in a league for going after a winter monster. I tried to join, but missed the join event prompt, so didn't go with them. Pierogies came in while I was waiting for them to finish. Pierogies, Kitten, Dennis and I teamed up with Kitten and Dinnis got done, which wasn't long. then we did five quick holiday-themed missions, though Dennis wanted them even quicker. Next, I said goodnight and headed off to dinner. {Smile}

After dinner, I struggled to complete Wednesday's daily update. I played a lot of Cross Stitch World, and started notes in this while trying to write my update, but I finally did finish the update. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I found Kitten in a strike force and started playing by myself while I waited for them to finish. I eventually started talking with Ulty, and joined her in a "light role-playing" mission group. Then Kitten got out of her strike force when I was busy in the mission. However, the group seemed to be breaking up, so I waited for them to do so rather longer than I expected. I finally excused myself and went to join Kitten. She joined me in a team but went quiet before we could actually do anything I feel so bad about not responding more quickly. I also talked with Nox on chat server. When Kitten went quiet, I went back to solo play. Then I exercised a little. After that, I made notes and wrote in this. Next, I hopped into Vindictus, mainly to talk with mercenaries. Lastly, I came back out to make notes and write in this before bed. {Smile}

Daily Update, December 11, 2024

On Wednesday, I woke up with sore throat, so I spent the day social distancing. I got a phone call from Homelani memorial park about planning for Mom. {smile}

Then I got a phone call from our priest, who arranged to do Mom's blessing the next morning, and mentioned FaceTime to let me attend while social distancing, because I don't want anyone else to catch the sore throat and get enough worse a case to find out what can come with it. {smile}

Before lunch, the head of nursing company came to sit with me and talk for a while. while my nurse left for doctor's appointment. However, the head of the nursing company had to leave before my nurse came back, not that I can't handle being alone. {Smile}

I didn't do any exercise on Wednesday. My sore throat eased over the day, but not quite enough to make it easy to find enough energy to exercise before bedtime. {smile}

Around the morning phone calls I wrote up Tuesday's daily update. Then after lunch, I headed into Vindictus. I didn't find Div, so I played all three characters: my high-level character, my mid-level character, and my low-level character. Next, I went over to City of Heroes: Homecoming. I teamed up with Dennis, Pierogies, and Kitten, and we did a couple of Pierogies's missions. After that, I said goodnight and went to have dinner. {Smile}

After dinner, Kitten was on. We teamed up and ran a mission fine. However, at the beginning of a second mission, they went quiet. I tried tfor a fair while to do it by myself, but it was simply set too hard for me to that on the character I had, and I and I couldn't reset it with them in it. When I decided I'd done enough, I talked with Ulty, and with Nox on the chat world. With no exercise to concern myself with, I hopped back into Vindictus, where I talked to mercenaries and did a battle on my high-level character. Then I did some research on Vindictus, trying to figure out a coupon I realized I need to use fairly soon. After that, I made notes in this before bed. {Smile}

Daily Update, December 10, 2024

Tuesday was our former nurse's first day as my new relief nurse. He was up when I came out of my room and greeted me happily. It's nice having him around again. I'm enjoying our time together. {Smile}

That afternoon, I tried getting into his truck, which is rather high off the ground. He says it can handle a fully washed-out road. With the help of a portable step our main nurse found yesterday and a couple of built in steps in the truck, I managed pretty well. So, we ran an errand in the midafternoon. Yes, I can ride in that truck. {Smile}

After dinner, I got a phone call from Auntie Barbara. We talked about how we're doing. {Smile}

After playing on City of heroes: Homecoming much of the evening, I did my salsa dancing warmup. I was unsteady, but not so bad I had to stop dancing, so I kept at it. I tried to treat my blood sugar and rested, then tried again. I was still unsteady. I stopped and tried something different to treat my blood sugar this worked, and I did a piece. By the end, I felt tired enough, didn't go on to another piece. however, I did get about 17 1/2 minutes of salsa dancing despite the dizziness. 

After breakfast with my nurse, I hopped onto my computer and wrote up Sunday's daily update. I also read a comic and browsed the web. Around lunch time, I hopped into Vindictus. I found Div there, so we teamed up We did a couple of my missions on my high-level character, and three missions on my low-level. Then we parted so my nurse and I could try the step into his truck, which did work I went back to paperwork in Vindictus, then stopped for the errand with my nurse. After the errand, I got into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where Dennis found me immediately. We teamed up, talking and running a holiday mission. Then we said goodnight and I left for a dinner of tacos. {Smile}

After dinner, I wrote up Monday's daily update, with breaks for web browsing, Cross Stitch World, and Auntie Barbara's phone call. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: homecoming, where I began hunting by myself. Next, Pierogies came in and said hi. We teamed up and did a farm. Then we said goodnight and he left. After that, I did some paperwork and chatted with Nox on the chat server a little. I also tried my exercise, with Vindictus mercenaries during the largest break. After that, I made notes and wrote in this, with a break for researching stuff in Vindictus, both on the web and in the game. {Smile}

Daily Update, December 9, 2024

On Monday, a while after lunch, my nurse took me down to Dodo Mortuary's office.  I initialed a lot and signed stuff too, in preparation for them taking Mom. They planned to do that the next day. They say I should call the memorial park and my priest tomorrow to make arrangements with them, but I'm going to wait a couple of days. This appointment delayed our former nurse's first day as my relief nurse. It wouldn't have if I'd checked with my main nurse and scheduled this for when he expected to be on. He left too early Tuesday to do it include him then, so I'll include him when he comes back. {Smile}

After the mortuary, we ran a couple of errands before going back home. {Smile}

I did my head exercises just a little earlier in the evening than usual, during a lull in playing on City of Heroes: Homecoming. After a short break, I did my arm resistance exercises. After a short break, I did my salsa dancing warmup set. after a longer break, I did my less structured salsa dancing set, for a little over 20 minutes of salsa dancing. Yes, I did it with my abdomen held in and my pelvic floor held up. {Smile}

After breakfast with my nurse, I wrote up Friday's daily update and shared it. Then I read comics and ate lunch. Next came paperwork in City of Heroes: Homecoming until time to leave for my appointment with the mortuary. After we got back, I hopped into Vindictus. I didn't find no Div, but I spent time chatting with the mercenaries, which is a major way to get to know them and their stories. I didn't so any missions. I just went on to City of Heroes: Homecoming. I found Dennis, and we teamed up. We talked while we hunted for presents, A seasonal activity of the winter event, which started recently. Pierogies joined us, and the three of us continued hunting presents. Then we started a mission of mine that Dennis picked. Pierogies switched characters because his was slightly low for it. {Smile}

After dinner, I wrote up Saturday's daily update, with breaks for Cross Stitch World and reading a longer comic. T hen I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming and started with paperwork. Then I talked with Ulty, and teamed up with her to do a quick hunt she was working on. Next, we split up. I did some hunts of my own on the same character. Then I switched to a character who I just picked up missions for. I will run them some other time. After that, I started my exercises and made notes and wrote in this. Next came dancing, with Vindictus mercenaries before more dancing. After that, I watched some videos and made more notes in this, with a little web browsing, too. {Smile}

Daily Update, December 8, 2024

On Sunday, my nurse got me up slightly early. After breakfast, my nurse took me down to church. They had a nametag ready for him. We got there slightly early; I suspect not having to wait for Uber to come get me helped. It was a nice service. During it, I got a phone call from my cousin Carol. I came back just in time for the short service for a period of discernment for members considering entering the order of Daughters of the King. Yes, I am thinking about that. {Smile}

After the service, I had lunch with my nurse, Auntie Barbara, Michelle and a couple of others. Then I went home with my nurse. {Smile}

That afternoon, I got a phone call from Aunt Valerie. It was really nice hearing from her. {Smile}

I did 8 of my walking exercises after playing City of Heroes most of the evening. Then I did my head exercises during a break before I did my other six walking exercises. I did all my walking exercises while holding my pelvic floor up and my abdomen in. {Smile}

After I got home from church, I hopped into Vindictus. I first talked to mercenaries with my high-level character, then my mid-level character. Then I did a mission with my mid-level character, before moving to my low-level character. I did minimal talking to mercenaries, instead concentrating on two missions, including a big one. Then I left Vindictus to hop into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I found Kitten and Pierogies, and we teamed up, doing a story arc of mine that I know they particularly like. After that, they wanted to watch something. We settled on some of RWBY, a TV series on the internet. I was surprised to discover that the host company has discontinued their web site. However, someone found a link. I watched about half a season, stopping only when dinner was ready. {Smile}

After dinner, I wrote up Thursday's daily update, with a break to play Cross Stitch World. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I found Kitten and joined her in a farm until she finished the mission she was doing. Then she left the folks she'd been helping to team with me. The others were going on to farm without Kitten. We did a couple of low-level missions. Then I needed a break. Kitten was unresponsive when I came back. So, I played by myself on the same low-level character while chatting with Nox on the chat server. I did a couple hunts and some talk-heavy missions. Next, I did some paperwork before I did my exercises. After that I began making notes in this. Then I did some more exercises. I ended the evening reading comics and finishing my notes in this. {Smile}

Daily Update, December 7, 2024

On Saturday I pretty much stayed home and took things easy. I did end up having a particularly early dinner because at dinner time my nurse and I needed to run an errand. {Smile}

I didn't try to exercise, since I'd had physical therapy just the day before. {Smile}

After breakfast, I did some web browsing and hopped into Vindictus. I started talking with the mercenaries then I had lunch and started doing missions by myself in Vindictus. I'd only done one or two when I spotted Div. We talked, then teamed up. We did one mission on my mid-level character, and two or three missions on my low-level character. I think I like how she works on a team, at least with Div. Then we broke up, so my nurse could help me clean myself up. I must say that's a more thorough bath in some ways. After I'd cleaned up, I went back into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I teamed up with pierogies for one mission. Dennis and his friend tried to join us, but it just didn't work out in time.  I had to leave early for dinner after the mission, and Pierogies needed to leave, too. {smile}

After dinner, my nurse and I ran an errand with the nurse driving. Then we came back home, and I wrote up Wednesday's daily update with breaks for playing Cross Stitch World and reading comics. After that, I went back into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I started with paperwork, and I talked with Ulty and Jenny's player. They were doing some private roleplaying, so, I wished them well, and went back to my paperwork. Then I spotted a low-level taskforce and joined it. I also chatted with Nox on the chat server. After the taskforce, I did more paperwork. Then I took a break to read some comics. Next, I went back into City of Heroes: Homecoming for more paperwork. I chatted with Divi during pauses in the paperwork. Then I made notes in this. After that, I popped into Vindictus to chat with the mercenaries after most of my notes were done. I did make a few more notes in this afterwards. {Smile}

Daily Update, December 6, 2024

On Friday, after breakfast, my nurse took me to physical therapy. He dropped me to do some household shopping while I was in therapy. That went well. My therapist mixed things up, doing the salsa dancing first. That went better than usual. I did the part of the machine later. It was harder to do, but I that's a fair tradeoff. When I was done, I called my nurse, who came and took me home. {Smile}

Physical therapy was my exercise today. I was tired when we got done. {Smile}

When I got home, I had lunch and hopped into Vindictus. I played with the mercenaries and did a few missions until the nurse too me out for another errand. When we got back home, I went into City of Heroes: Homecoming, I found Kitten and Pierogies, and we teamed up. We did a couple missions before I left for dinner. {Smile}

After dinner, I wrote up Tuesday's daily update, with breaks for Cross Stitch World and reading comics. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I started with paperwork and talked with Ulty and Jenny's player. I also began talking with Nox on the chat world. I tried to team up with Pierogies and Kitten, but they both disappeared. Then Pierogies came back, and we did a mission together. After that, he was tired, so he left, and I worked on paperwork. Then I started talking with Alex. We teamed up and did a mission. Next, TheCyberChill joined us, and we did another mission. After that, we split up. I did paperwork and made notes and wrote a little in this. {Smile}

Daily Update, December 5, 2024

On Thursday, I had breakfast at the computer that ran right into my Zoom meeting with nutritionist. The meeting went well. {smile}

When it was done, I went out with my nurse. Our first stop was Safeway. I asked what they had on record about my vaccinations. They gave me this year's covid 19 booster and flu shots and told me to come back in two weeks for my second dose of a third shot. It might be shingles, but I don't quite remember and can't find anything written down on it now. After we left, the nurse had two stops where I just waited in the car while he ran in. Then we went home. {Smile}

For exercise, I got some walking in at Safeway. Then, after playing on City of Heroes: Homecoming for much of the evening, I tried salsa dancing but was too unsteady. I took a break, tried to treat my blood sugar, and tried again. I was better, but nowhere near good enough to dance safely. After another break, I did my head exercises, figuring that since they're seated, the level of dizziness I noticed dancing shouldn't be a problem. I would have done my sitting arm weight training exercises for the same reason, but it was getting late. So, the walking, my head exercises, and less than a minute of salsa dancing just had to do for Thursday. Thankfully, I had physical therapy Friday. I was able to do more with their help. {Smile}

After the trip for my shots and errands, I had lunch at home with the nurse. Then I hopped into Vindictus, where I played with the Mercenaries, and did some paperwork. Next, I hoped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I started with paperwork. Next, Pierogies said hi, and we teamed up, and Dennis joined us. After that, I left for dinner. {Smile}

After dinner. I browsed on Amazon and read comics. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming and started with paperwork. Then Jenny's Player said hi, and I joined her and Ulty in a farm where we talked a fair while. I also chatted a little with Nox on the chat server. Then I wrote up Monday's daily update and talked with Alex and CyberChill. I tried to join CyberChill, who wanted to roleplay, but I was not in the right headspace for that. After we parted, I browsed on Amazon. I tried dancing, then checked out Vindictus. Next, I made notes in this and watched only part of a video that I'll finish some other time. {Smile}

Daily Update, December 4, 2024

On Wednesday, after breakfast Auntie Barbara and Michelle came over. They talked with me and my main nurse. Then Auntie Barbara, Michelle, and I went to lunch. They picked Kuhio Grill, a local place with mostly American and Japanese cuisine, with a few other plates for variety. I had the mushroom and bacon cheeseburger. We talked more, and after lunch, they took me home. {Smile}

When they got me home, we found two cars in the driveway. I went into the house to discover that the head of the nursing company and the nursing company secretary were inside. We talked about how things will be now that I'm the primary patient. My main nurse is staying on, at least at first. Our relief nurse will go to a new position that can more fully utilize her skills with the very sick. My former nurse will come back to be my relief nurse. Then the nursing company owner and secretary left. {Smile}

For exercise, when my evening had wound down, I did my salsa dancing warmup. After I cleaned myself up, it was too late to do a second set, but at least I got 8 1/2 minutes of salsa dancing done. I think that's better than the around ten minutes of walking I got the previous day, since salsa is a particularly vigorous dance. {Smile}

After the visits, I hopped into Vindictus, and mainly checked mercenaries. maybe a little solo play, but not much. Then I hopped into city of Heroes: Homecoming. I said hi to Ulty and Jenny's player. Then I teamed up with Pierogies. W ran one or two missions, and Dennis joined us partway through. We said goodnight after that because I was called to dinner. {Smile}

After dinner, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I got a little villain and did a mission or two on her. Then I looked at my global friends list. I said hi to Meghan, an adopted cousin of mine, and noticed she was on a low-level villain, too. I joined her without changing characters, and we ran a few of her missions. We also had a long talk. Then we said goodnight, and I did my salsa dancing warmup. After that, I cleaned myself up. Next, I made notes in this, with a break for a little web browsing before finishing my notes in this. {Smile}

Daily Update, December 3

Now, the rough one... but I think getting it out of the way is best. {small smile}

On Tuesday, I got up to find policemen with our nurse by Mom's bed. Our nurse said she was sleeping, but I didn't spot her chest moving. I decided it would be easier to deal with whatever was going on after I got dressed, so went through to do that. When I came back out fully dressed, the nurse said she'd passed. 

I called the church and tried to arrange for last rights before she went to the hospital, but our priest was at a doctor's appointment, and the folks who came to take her wouldn't wait. 

Then I sat down at my computer as my phone rang. It was my counselor, asking if I could do my Zoom appointment with her, that was supposed to have started 5 minutes ago. I hurriedly signed in and told her what had happened. We talked until my priest came, cutting the appointment short, but I welcomed her. 

When our priest came, we got ready to go. our offered to follow and take me home, but my priest suggested we all use her car. So, she drove both our nurse and me to the hospital. She took a wrong turn and went the long way around one of the longer blocks in Hilo. (Thie is saying something... I think it took over 8 miles when we could have taken less than 2.) At the hospital, the first sent us to a different patient with a similar name. When that was wrong, we went to the emergency room, but they told us she should have gone straight to the morgue, and they weren't letting us go there, even with our priest. {small smile}

We came back home by the usual route. The priest and I sat in the living room and talked for a long time, remembering Mom and Dad both. Then I saw her off after accepting her offer to call Auntie Barbara and give her the news. I had lunch, then called my cousin Kim, Mom's only niece on her side the family. I told her, and we remembered Mom together. Then I called my cousin Nancy, closest of the nieces and nephews on Dad's side. It took a few tries, but she called me back, and I gave her the news. We reminisced. Then I hopped into Vindictus. I didn't spot Div. but I just felt up to talking with mercenaries and a little shopping anyway. After that, I called Auntie Barbara and reminisced late in the afternoon. After that, I told Kitten, Pierogies and Dennis on the chat server about Mom. Kitten and Pierogies met me in game. We talked a lot and played one mission. Then I broke for dinner. {smile}

After dinner, I played Cross Stitch World, and wrote a brief note to tell friends, family, and readers of my daily updates about Mom, and that it might be a while before they got daily updates again. Then I got into City of Heroes: Homecoming just after Pierogies said goodnight on the chat server. I said goodnight there, then said hi to Ulty and Jenny's player. I joined them in farm, where we just talked out-or-character, without trying to role-play anything. Next, they left. I did some paperwork, played Cross Stitch World, watched some videos, and made notes in this. It was a quiet end to a rough day. {smile}

Daily Update, December 2, 2024

I haven't written about Monday when I learned Mom had died on Tuesday... let me write up and share Monday first, as much of a "blast from the past" as it now feels. {smile}

On Monday, before breakfast, I checked with our nurse about some prescriptions I needed. He said that he would get them, but it would be later that day. I found them and partly caught up right after dinner. {smile}

After breakfast, I called my church and straightened out one name on two of the poinsettias I ordered the day before. I am so embarrassed I didn't get it right the first time. {rueful look}

Midafternoon, the nursing company's secretary called to get me to write the check for the month before she came. I did and paid them for the month when she stopped by a short while later. 

Also, Div came back to Vindictus on Monday, and Dennis came back to City of Heroes: Homecoming. They both report a nice holiday weekend with their families. {smile}

I ate dinner with Mom and read to her before that. Mom was awake when I went in almost on time. She was a little subdued, but looked at most, and possibly all of the pictures I showed her. I began with scripture and thoughts about it first. Then I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2019. Next, I finished showing her pictures in _the 40 Cutest Babies in the World_, backing up a little to give her more pictures to look at. After that, I read from _365 Bible Stories and Prayers_, reading "Job and His Troubles" and "The Tower of Babel." I finished my reading with December 2nd's story, "Journeys," in _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

I did my arm swinging exercises and my arm resistance exercises between reading to Mom and eating dinner. I did my salsa dancing warmup after playing in City of Heroes: Homecoming much of the evening. After a break, I did my less structured set for somewhat over 20 minutes of salsa dancing. {Smile}

I played Cross stitch world and read webcomics when I wasn't on the phone in the morning. At lunchtime, I hopped into Vindictus, and played with the mercs. Then I started playing by myself until I realized Div had said hi. He was back from his weekend! We teamed up and did a few missions together, with me on my mid-level character. Then he left. I ran one or two missions on my low-level character after that. I'm looking forward to seeing how she does on a team with Div. After that, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming and started on paperwork. Next, I said hi to Ulty and Jenny's player. Not long after, Dennis and Kitten said hi. We teamed up for a few missions before I left to read to Mom. {smile}

After dinner, I began writing up Sunday's daily update and taking notes and writing in this update. I also took a break for Cross Stitch World before I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I said hi to Dr. Faustus, who was just leaving for a meal. Then I saw Dark was on. I said hi, and we teamed up on low-level villains. We ran missions. Then Dr. Faustus came back and joined us on enough higher a villain, I told him he was the babysitter. I think I also talked with Nox on the chat server.  We did several more missions before Dark left. Then Dr. Faustus and I did three more missions. I discovered I hadn't gotten credit for something, and we did one more to at least advance me a little. Then I start my salsa dancing. I began more notes in this, watched a short video or two, and peeked at comics before doing more salsa dancing. After that, I watched a longer video I didn't meant to finish, but didn't want to stop, either. Then I finished my notes in this. {Smile}

Not a full daily update

 Hello,

Between 3 am, when the nurse changed Mom, and 8:30 am, when he checked on her after getting up, she died. I came in to police offices checking on her when I got up at 9 am. Our nurse claimed she was having some problems, and didn't admit she'd died until I was dressed. I'm not as stunned as i was after losing Dad or my friend Jennifer. I'm sad, but aware of my surroundings and such. The priest came too late to give last rights, then stayed until just before a late lunch. Since then, I've been making phone calls to folks who were close enough, they deserve to hear it when the speaker's attention is on them, and they are not driving or otherwise unprepared for bad news. 

I can write about yesterday and today when I'm feeling a bit more like myself. I might need a few days, but I've got the notes to write from about yesterday and will keep making them so I can write them up when I'm ready. {worn smile}

Daily Update, December 1, 2024

On Sunday, after breakfast I contacted Uber later than I like. They got me to church a way into the service. At least the part of service I saw was nice. After the service, I had lunch with Auntie Barbara. Our priest gave me bread for our nurse then, and I ordered memorial poinsettias as well. {Smile}

After that, Auntie Barbara took me home. She came in to visit with Mom, but Mom was fast asleep, so we didn't sing or anything. We did give the nurse his bread, and Auntie Barbara and I convinced him it was his, not Mom's. Auntie Barbra also told him about some Marshallese dishes she'd brought the day before and left in the fridge. They were left over from Thanksgiving. She wanted to share with him and his wife, who I think is Marshallese, or something close. Our nurse loved her thoughtfulness. {SMILE}

I ate breakfast and dinner with Mom and read to her before dinner. Mom was awake when I went in about on time again. She certainly looked at all the pictures. I started with scripture and thoughts about it first. Next, I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2019. After that, I continued showing her pictures in _the 40 Cutest Babies in the World_. Then I read from _365 Bible Stories and Prayers_, reading "God Tells Noah to Build an Ark," "The Flood," and "God's Promise." I finished my reading with December 1st's story, "The Legend of the Pine Tree" in _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

I did my head exercises between reading to Mom and eating dinner. Then I did my walking exercises in just two sets: eight exercises in the first set, and six exercises in the second, both with my tummy and pelvic floor tucked in. {Smile}

After I got home, I hopped into Vindictus. I still didn't find Div, so I started talking to the mercenaries, one of their solitary activities. Then I worked with my mid-level character. After a while, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, but no one was there, either. I did some paperwork, then went back to Vindictus for mercenaries on my low-level character. After that, I went back to City of Heroes: Homecoming. I joined and ran the later short, large-group event. Then I joined the later long, large-group event. As it actually started, I realized it would end well after time to read to Mom. I stayed just through the Giant Monster. As it settled down after that, I made sure my team had a high-level leader and left to read to Mom. {Smile}

After diner, I hopped into Vindictus, giving the low-level character a little regular attention. Then I began makes notes and writing in this. Next, I wrote up Saturday's daily update, with a break for reading comics. After that, I hopped back into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I started to look at a moderately low-level character. I also started talking with Nox on the chat server. Then Dr. Faustus said hi, and we began to get together for story arcs. Before we got far, Divi invited us to a strike force. We ran it with him, then finished out a story arc I had to catch me up to his character for next time. We struggled until Pierogies said hi and joined us. Then it went much better. After the story arc, I said goodnight to Dr. Faustus and left my character in Pierogies' farm at his invitation. I exercised, then watched videos, chatted with Pierogies in the game and Kitten on the chat server, and read comics between the exercise sets. I did some paperwork and notes in this after the exercise and farming were done. {Smile}

Daily Update, November 30, 2024

On Saturday, after breakfast, I had a Zoom meeting with our priest and a few other gals from our church. They are talking about possibly starting a chapter of Daughters of the King, an Episcopal order one member belongs to. I'm not sure if I want to join, but they're encouraging us not to decide until we've done some months of a course of "discernment" about doing that. {Smile}

A while later, Auntie Barbara and Michelle came. Auntie Barbara sang several songs with Mom and me. Then I left with Auntie Barbara and Michelle for a picnic lunch of Thanksgiving leftovers at Liliu'okalani Park. We thought we'd get a table mostly in the sun, which is NOT preferred in the tropics, but Two guys called us over, offering their table since they were just leaving. It was mostly shaded. We walked around part of the park afterwards, so I even got some exercise, though I don't have to the day after physical therapy. {Smile}

I ate breakfast and dinner with Mom and read to her before dinner. Mom was awake when I went in about on time. She seemed happy to look at all the pictures. First, I started with scripture and thoughts about it. After that, I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2019. Then I started showing her pictures in _the 40 Cutest Babies in the World_. I couldn't seem to help saying I wasn't sure they were the cutest, but they're certainly cute, since all babies are cute. Next, I restarted reading from _365 Bible Stories and Prayers_, reading "God makes the World," "God Makes People," and "The First Sin." I finished my reading with November 30th's story, "Happy Harriet" in _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

After I came back from lunch, I hopped into Vindictus. I still didn't find Div, but I worked on my mid-level character by myself. Then I hopped into City of heroes: Homecoming and did a little paperwork. Next, I found Pierogies. We did a couple of individual high-level missions, then said goodnight. After that, I went to read to Mom. {Smile}

After Dinner, I checked something on Amazon. Then I began making notes and writing in this. After that, I started writing Friday's daily update, with breaks for more Amazon. Next, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I worked on more of the extensive paperwork and its side project. I also talked with Jenny's player and Ulty. Then I teamed up with Dr. Faustus and worked on badge collecting with him. I talked with Nox on the chat server too. Dr. Faustus eventually left, and I made more notes in this. Then Alex said hi. We talked, and he asked for help making a video, which I happily provided. Next, I made notes in this and checked Vindictus and comics briefly. {Smile}

Daily Update, November 29, 2024

On Friday, I contacted Uber a little earlier than usual because I wanted to pay my bill. This turned out to be fortunate, since Uber sent my driver to Kapiolani street, around ten minutes away by car. I texted the driver with my address, then again, when it looked like she was off course about halfway here. It was still showing her a couple miles away when she turned into our driveway. I apologized for the extra texts, and we both agreed that Uber's system was having a bad day. {smile}

Then she took me to Life Care Center, where I paid my bill before I started physical therapy. Afterwards, I contacted Uber. This time, a different gal took me home without further incident. {Smile}

After lunch, I called my cousin, Kim, to wish her a happy Thanksgiving, and chat a bit. I talked with Aunt Valerie, too, since they were together. Both talked to Mom, as well, and Mom even answered once, which is rare these days. {Smile}

I ate lunch and dinner with Mom and read to her before dinner. Mom was almost asleep when I went in about on time. She may have fallen fully asleep during my reading. I just hope that's a sign I have a soothing voice. First, I began with scripture and thoughts about it. Then I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2019. After that, I saved starting the next picture book for a day when her eyes are more open. Then I started reading from _365 Bible Stories and Prayers_, starting that book, though i may well restart it when she's more awake. I finished my reading with November 29th's story, "James's Visitor" in _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

My exercise was my physical therapy Friday. They worked me pretty hard! {GRIN}

After lunch with Mom and my phone call with Kim and Aunt Valerie, I hopped into Vindictus. I still didn't find Div, so I worked with my mid-level and low-level characters. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I started with paperwork. Then I joined the later long, large-group event shortly before they began. It ended at just about time to read to Mom. {Smile}

After dinner, I looked into Daughters of the King, a women's religious order one has joined, and others are looking into at church. I wanted to prepare for a meeting the next day to begin "discernment" for interested parishioners.  Then I wrote up Thursday's daily update, with breaks to start this, check Amazon, read comics, and talk with kitten on the chat server. I guess I was easily distracted. Anyway, after all that, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I chatted with Ulty, and a little with Jenny's player. I also chatted with Nox on the chat server. Back on City of Heroes: Homecoming, I started an extensive paperwork project after confirming with Kitten that they really weren't keen on actually doing it, despite expressing interest. I also started a side project that suddenly made sense while I was figuring things out for the first project. As I was winding down before bed, I made notes in this. {Smile}

Daily Update, November 28, 2024

I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving if you celebrate now. If you don't, I hope you had a nice day. {Smile}

Mine was quite low-key I exchanged texts with my cousin Kim, and I got a phone call from Auntie Barbara after dinner. I also ate with Mom and the nurse, who did fix a full turkey dinner for me. {Smile}

I ate dinner with Mom and read to her before that. Our nurse fixed a nice turkey dinner, which I really enjoyed. Mom was awake when I went in a little late again. She stayed awake and looked at all the pictures with her eyes wide open. I began with scripture and thoughts about it first. Next, I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2019. Then I finished sharing pictures in _Calm Babies Picture Book_. After that, I read "Opening Night" in _Disney Princess 5-minute Princess Stories_, finishing that book. I ended my reading with November 28th's story, "A Cozy Nest" in _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

I did my arm swinging exercises between reading to Mom and dinner. then, after playing on City of Heroes: Homecoming much of the evening, I did my salsa dancing warmup. after a break I tried some less structured salsa dancing, but I got dizzy and grabbed for furniture after only a couple of minutes. So, I stopped, and as usual, it was late to do more later. At least it was almost all with my abdomen and pelvic floor tucked in. I remembered much earlier than Wednesday. {Smile}

Starting with breakfast, I read comics, then cleaned myself up. Next came lunch, during which I started playing Vindictus. I didn't find Div, so i worked on my low-level character, who is a little higher level now, but not too much. After that, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I started with paperwork. Then I was just starting to play by myself when I spotted someone advertising that the late long, large-group event had started, but we could still join. So, I did and ran it. I got done just slightly late to read to Mom before Thanksgiving dinner. {Smile}

After dinner, I began writing up Wednesday's daily update, with breaks for Cross Stitch World, Vindictus, beginning Thursday's daily update, and Auntie Barbara's phone call. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I started with paperwork. I said hi to Alex, Jenny's player and Ulty, and talked with Alex and Ulty. Then I did more paperwork while beginning to chat with Nox on the chat server. After the paperwork, I talked with Azurette. We teamed up for a few loosely related missions, then said goodnight. Then I did my salsa dancing. I made notes in this and checked Vindictus between sets. When I got dizzy early in the second set, I stopped. I chatted with Kitten on the chat server, finished my notes in this, and checked Vindictus again. {Smile}

Daily Update, November 27, 2024

 On Wednesday, in the morning, I started working on bills, figuring out which I'd paid already. In one case, I found the number to call and checked. They asked the account number and confirmed that it had been paid. I tried that with my doctor, too, but had to leave a message on the answering machine I left messages with them about a prescription that needs refilling, too, while I was at it. {smile}

I ate dinner with Mom and read to her before that. Mom was awake when I went in a little late. She stayed awake and looked at all the pictures with her eyes wide open. I started with scripture and thoughts about it first. After that, I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2019. Next, I continued sharing pictures in _Calm Babies Picture Book_. Then I read "Snow White and the Three Giants" in _Disney Princess 5-minute Princess Stories_. I finished with November 27th's story, "Old Photographs" in _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

After playing City of Heroes: Homecoming most of the evening, I did my salsa dancing warmup. Then I took a break/after that, I did my less structured salsa dancing-- 2 pieces for almost 21 minutes of salsa dancing. I did all but the first piece with my pelvic floor and abdomen held in, because I remembered at the end of it, so that's when I started. I did the longest piece I regularly do to compensate for the part without the extra exercises and still made it through without a second break. {SMILE}

Over breakfast, I read comics. Then I made my phone call and sorted through bills. After that, I cleaned myself up. Next came lunch, and while I ate, and started playing Vindictus, though I did not see Div. So, I began playing by myself. Then Div came in and said hi. We talked, but when I suggested teaming, he said he had a headache that wouldn't let him play. So, we just talked some more until Div left. After that, I played by myself. Then I hopped out of Vindictus to hop into City of heroes: Homecoming. I did some paperwork. Then I played by myself, since no one I particularly like to team with was on, right up until I left to read to Mom. 

After dinner, I began writing this up, and writing up Tuesday's update, too. I took a break to read comics and shop on Amazon. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I did some paperwork and talked with Ulty and Jenny's player. Then I started more paperwork getting a story almost ready to play. Yes, you can your own stories, though you can't save many at a time without the management stepping in. When I finished that for the evening, I did my salsa dancing, with a video between sets. I wrote more notes in this afterwards, with a peek at Vindictus. {Smile}

Daily Update, November 26, 2024

On Tuesday, I got a call from our former nurse. It was before breakfast, and brief, which is a good combination, but I hope we'll talk more soon. {Smile}

I called my financial adviser. I explained all I wanted to the secretary who answered the phone. She connected me to my adviser. I told her my problems and concerns. She told me what to do on my end, and I did it. {Smile}

I ate dinner with Mom and read to her before that. Mom was awake when I went in earlier than sometimes, though not early. She stayed awake and looked at all the pictures with her eyes wide open. First, I started with scripture and thoughts about it. Then I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2019. After that, I started sharing pictures in _Calm Babies Picture Book_. Next, I read "Merida's Challenge" in _Disney Princess 5-minute Princess Stories_. I finished with November 26th's story, "Make-Believe" in _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

I did my head exercises and arm resistance exercises between reading to Mom and eating dinner. Later, after I'd played on City of Heroes: Homecoming much of the evening, I did my d=salsa dancing. I kept my pelvic floor and abdomen held in for most of it, both the warmup and, after a break, two pieces for a second set, since it was too late for dancing after a second break. Since it was my first time trying to do two in the second set, I picked the shortest other piece I do. With one stop to back up a little, I did almost 20 minutes of salsa dancing between the two sets. {SMILE}

After breakfast I made my phone call, then cleaned myself up. After that I had lunch and hopped into Vindictus. I didn't find Div, so I played by myself and worked on paperwork. Then I hopped into City of heroes: Home coming with more time to play than usual. I found Pierogies, and we teamed up. We did two individual missions before both of us joined the later long, large-group event so we could play together in it. After that, I left to read to Mom. {Smile}

After dinner, began writing and making notes in this update. I went back anf rother between that and writing and sharing Monday's daily update a couple of times, with a break to read comics. then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I talked with Ulty and Jenny's player. After a while, Alex said hi. We got together and added his other martial artist to the martial arts group. Then we added his only mutant character to a mutant supergroup Div had also started. Next, I started a magic themed group so we could ass Alex's magical character to it. We realized that the character I wanted to head the group, and his magic character had the same face. We decided they are half-sisters, and he had me write his biography. I added a line or two to my biography, too. Then we chatted until we said goodnight. After that, I did my salsa dancing, with Vindictus in the break. After my dancing, I made notes in this and played a little more Vindictus. {Smile}

Daily Update, November 25, 2024

On Monday after breakfast, I called the pharmacy to order a prescription. {Smile}

Then I called my doctor's office and got through this time. I told them about a boil on my back that I've been taking care of on my own. it is better, but not well yet. They'll order some medicine for me. {Smile}

I also called my financial adviser. I left a message when I got their answering machine. I meant to call them back, but didn't get around to it, and they didn't call me either. {smile}

Our housekeeper came Monday afternoon. Our house definitely cleaner and better for her attentions. {Smile}

I ate dinner with Mom and read to her before that. Mom was resting but awake when I went in distinctly late after paying our housekeeper. She kind of drowsed, but I think she was looking at pictures with her eyes not quite shut. First, I began with scripture and thoughts about it. Next, I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2019. Then I finished sharing pictures in _The 40 Cutest Mother & Child Photographs_. After that, I read "Tiana's Growing Experiment" in _Disney Princess 5-minute Princess Stories_. I finished with November 25th's story, "Cleo's Hat" in _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

After playing on City of Heroes: Homecoming for much of the evening, I did my salsa dancing. First, I did my warm-up. After a break, I did a less structured piece, and after another break, I did a second less structured piece. I did them all with my pelvic floor and abdomen tucked in. That was a little over 20 1/2 minutes of salsa dancing, albeit with an extra break. I can work on getting it down to two sets next. {Smile}

After breakfast and the phone calls, I read comics before I cleaned myself up. Then I ate lunch while I hopped into Vindictus. I found Div, and we talked. I told him about my German friend joining our supergroup. I think he likes having another member. Then we teamed up, and did a few missions, during which the housekeeper came. Div left early, so I did some Vindictus paperwork before I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. No one I usually team with was on, I did paperwork there until Pierogies came on. We fit in a mission before I left. Then I paid our housekeeper before I read to Mom. {Smile}

After dinner, I tried to write up Sunday's daily update, but really struggled to focus, with breaks for playing Cross Stitch World, reading comics, and starting notes and writing in this. I finally did finish and hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I talked with Ulty and Jenny's Player and did some paperwork. Then I played by myself, and discovered some of those missions are harder than I expected them to be. I eventually gave up doing missions to do more paperwork. Then I did my salsa dancing, with videos in the breaks and afterwards. I made more notes in this afterwards, too. {Smile}

Daily Update, November 24, 2024

On Sunday, after breakfast, I contacted Uber. A fellow came and took me to church. I sat with Auntie Barbara and Michelle. After the service, I had lunch with Auntie Barbara and Michelle. Then they took me home. It was a full car, with another passenger int he fourth seat. We arrived home just as home communion was leaving. Auntie Barbara came in with me, and we sang several songs, with Mom singing much of each song, often most of it. 

I ate breakfast and dinner with Mom and read to her before dinner. Mom was awake when I went in just a little late. She stayed awake and looked at all the pictures with interest. I began with scripture and thoughts about it first. After that, I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2019. Next, I started sharing pictures in _The 40 Cutest Mother & Child Photographs_. Next, I read "Aurora Plays the Part" in _Disney Princess 5-minute Princess Stories_. I ended with November 24th's poem, "Roast Chestnuts" in _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

I did 8 of my walking exercises right in a row after playing on City of Heroes: Homecoming most of the evening. I did them with my pelvic floor and abdomen tucked in. Later, I did two more walking exercises, also with my stomach and pelvic floor tucked in. If it hadn't been late, I would have continued though I'm not sure if I would have managed all six without another break. {Smile}

After the visit with Mom and Auntie Barbara, I hopped into Vindictus, where I found Div. We teamed up, and did several missions together, with a break for Div when I had a solo-only mission. Eventually we said goodnight. Then I did some paperwork in Vindictus before I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I found Pierogies, and we talked, then teamed up for one quick high-level individual mission before I left to read to Mom. {Smile}

After dinner, I wrote up Saturday's daily update, with breaks for catching up on comics and starting notes and writing in this. Next, I Hopped back into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I talked with Ulty and Jenny's player, then joined them in a farm. I talked with Nox on the chat server, too. Then Alex said hi. We chatted, and I invited him to a supergroup that Div and I started. Alex and I toured the base. Alex was on a low-level character, so I got a low-level character in the same supergroup. Then Kitten came and said hi. She joined us, as did Pierogies. We four did a low-level story arc, then split up, saying goodnight. I did my exercises, with Vindictus between sets and afterwards. Then I made more notes in this. {Smile}

Daily Update, November 23, 2024

 Saturday was a quiet day. This was welcome after Friday being so busy. In fact, most of the morning, I napped. I must have really needed it, between the heavy exercise of physical therapy and getting to bed particularly late the night before. {Smile}

I ate breakfast, lunch and dinner with Mom and read to her before dinner. Mom was awake when I went in at about the right time. She stayed awake, and looked at all the pictures, if not as intently as some times. I started with scripture and thoughts about it first. Then I started her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2019. After that, I started sharing pictures in _The 40 Cutest Mother & Child Photographs_. Next, I read "The Dragon Boat Race" in _Disney Princess 5-minute Princess Stories_. I ended with November 23rd's story, "Cyclone's Tricks" in _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

My physical therapy is intense enough, I get a day off from exercise the next day. They certainly worked me on Friday. {Smile}

After breakfast and the nap, I read comics until I was almost caught up after missing since Wednesday. Then I had lunch with Mom. After that, I hopped into Vindictus, and found Div there. I told him about the stuck mission I couldn't complete the day before. He said he'd take a look, and we did it together and had no trouble. No hard to spot ladders were involved. Div broke through a pile of junk my character had given up on quickly, and the lever we needed to get to the end was right there. Then we did several more missions before saying goodnight. After that, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I found Kitten. We did a quick high-level individual mission together before I left to read to Mom. {Smile}

After dinner, I began working on Friday's daily update, with pauses for Vindictus. I also started to write and make notes in this update., After that, I caught up with a couple more comics. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I said hi to Kitten, Ulty, and Jenny's player, and talked with Ulty a bit. Then I did some talk missions by myself, followed by paperwork. Next, I made some notes in this. I also began chatting with Nox on the chat server. Then Kitten said hi on the chat server. We teamed up in the game and did a few of my missions. Then we said goodnight so I could clean myself up to be nice for church the next day. After cleaning myself up, I finished making notes in this and peeked at Vindictus. {Smile}