Daily Update, June 21, 2024

    On Friday, late in the morning, I contacted Uber. A somewhat chatty fellow came and took me to Hilo Hearing Aid, also called Hearing Solutions Hawai'i. I arrived a little early, since I can't really plan to arrive on time with Uber; only early or late. I got my hearing aids checked out. He said the left one checked out fine, and suggested the chugging engine noise it made might have been due to moisture. He checked the right one, that's been taking longer to recharge, and it's fine, too. It's just set enough louder it's using more energy. We finished about the time I was supposed to start. I contacted Uber, and a less chatty driver took me home. {Smile}

   I ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner with Mom and read to her before dinner. She was resting when I went in. She was slow about opening her eyes, even for the baby pictures, so she must have been pretty tired. First, I started my reading with scripture and thoughts about it. After that, I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2023. Next, I continued _The 40 Cutest Babies in the World_. reading a few pages. Mom was so sleepy, that she was slow even with these. I think I'll try them again when she's more awake. Then I read two poems from _365 Animal Stories and Rhymes_. I finished with the 21st of June's story, "Billy Know-All," from _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

   I did my head exercises after teaming and some soloing today. My body thought that was enough exercises the day after starting two root canals, because I was tired right after that. Still, it's a start. {Smile}

   After breakfast, I played Cross Stitch World and read articles and comics before going to get my hearing aids checked. When I came back, I wrote up Thursday's daily update before lunch with Mom. After lunch, I ducked into City of Heroes: Homecoming specifically to work on some paperwork best done on Friday. I think I also played a little Cross Stitch World and read some comics before cleaning myself up. After that, I hopped back into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I found Dennis. We chatted, then teamed up for some missions. A while after we started, Pierogies came in and started chatting. he joined us for some mission. The three of us teaming went up to time to read to Mom. {Smile}

   After dinner, I started writing this up, and jumped back into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I found Ulty, who was casually roleplaying with friends as a way to wind down after running missions and such earlier. Her friends gradually left as they got tired enough, and one came in after me. I also chatted with Nox on the chat world. Then Dennis came on to say hi and see if I wanted to play after watching a movie. I said goodbye to Ulty and her friends, and Dennis and I teamed up and did a couple of missions which were tougher for us than I'd expect, especially after I lowered the difficulty on the first one. It wasn't as much lower as I expected. then Dennis left, and I soloed on a very low-level character, in part because she needed to be played to preserve her name, since Homecoming has started reclaiming the names of very low-level characters who haven't been played for a month, but they do warn you before that will happen. Then I got a similarly low-level character out to save her name, too, but decided against playing exactly the same stuff twice in one night. Instead, I soloed a slightly higher character until they were ready to go up, and prepared them for their next missions, including hunts. Then I okayed some Cross Stitch World and did the little exercise I got done before I made notes in this to write from the next day. {Smile}

Daily Update, June 20, 2024

    On Thursday, right after breakfast, I had a video counselling session. We're doing more, between me being in a rough patch in life, and her going on a trip soon. We had a good session. We focused on my health difficulties, since some big things are coming up in that area, like my trip in the afternoon. {smile}

   I contacted Uber a while after lunch, and a fellow came and took me to my endodontist. He wondered if my back tooth is worth saving. He also wondered if it needs a root canal. Then he started work on both teeth. He worked to a point, then told me to call my dentist on Monday, when he's back in the office, to get him to "take the crowns off and see if either tooth can be saved." Something tells me they're worse than they first looked, especially the back one Anyway, I contacted Uber, and they took me back home. I notice I've been feeling better since I got this done. I don't know how much is just not have two entire root canals looming, and how much is getting some of that decay out of my mouth. {Smile}

   I ate dinner with Mom and read to her before that. She was resting when I went in. Mo had only one eye open at first; the second eye opened sometime during the baby pictures. I started my reading with scripture and thoughts about it first. then I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2023. After that, I started the _The 40 Cutest Babies in the World_. I think I read the first half of it. She kept looking like she wanted to see more babies, so I kept going. Next, I read a story and two poems from _365 Animal Stories and Rhymes_. I finished with the 20th of June's poem, "The Bee's Song," from _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

   I didn't even try to exercise the day I got two teeth worked on, one of them with a really big cavity in it. {smile}

   After counselling, I played Cross Stitch World and started writing up Wednesday's daily update. Then I took a break for lunch with Mom. Afterwards, I finished writing up that daily update. Then I read some comics and got ready to go out. After the endodontist, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I found Dennis, who was playing with his friend. I said hi and joined them. After a while, Pierogies joined us, too. Then Dennis's friend left for bed. I squeezed in a high-level individual mission before leaving to read to Mom, myself. {Smile}

   After dinner, I read comics and began writing this up. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. Few I know were on, but I spotted a group running missions, and joined them. I also chatted with Nox on the chat server. That group broke up after several missions. Then I did some paperwork, and watched some videos before I made notes in this to write from the next day. {Smile}

Daily Update, June 19, 2024

    After breakfast on Wednesday, the Fireant Guy came, and came to front Dorr. While I made out his check, and for a while afterwards, we talked about how we have sugar eating ants and termites, and he suggested how to treat each on my own, since he doesn't want to vouch for which exterminators will be honest. I understand his reluctance. {Smile}

   Later, I called doctor and got their answering machine. So, I called Safeway's pharmacy, and confirmed that the antibiotic is waiting for the nurse to pick it up while he's off work. That was reassuring. {Smile}

   I noticed a newsletter from church in my email. So, I texted my cousin Kim, who'd asked about getting her email back on the mailing list. I submitted both of our emails at the same time, twice. I asked if she'd gotten one too. She had. We were both happy. {Smile}

   In the evening, Auntie Barbara called. We had a nice chat. We arranged to at least talk again this week, since getting together may not happen. {Smile}

   I ate dinner with Mom and read to her before that. She was mostly awake and sitting up when I went in. Mom was good at looking at the pictures and paid particular attention to the baby pictures. I began my reading with scripture and thoughts about it first. Next, I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2023. Then I read over half of the _Calm Babies Picture Book_ finishing it the day after I started it. She kept looking like she wanted to see more babies, so I kept going. I followed that with a book I plan to start tomorrow: _The 40 Cutest Babies in the World_. I told her all babies are cute, so I'm not sure about the 40 cutest, but we'll see lots of cute babies. After that, I read "Muddypaws!" a 4-page story from _365 Animal Stories and Rhymes_. I finished with the 19th of June's story, "Lucky Smokey," from _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

I started to do my arm weight training exercises between reading to Mom and dinner, but only got four done. I kept procrastinating getting back to them after dinner. Then I did my arm resistance exercises a while after dinner. After playing City of Heroes for the evening, I tried salsa dancing, but was too dizzy. So, I finished my standing arm weight training exercises instead. Then, after a break, I did my arm swinging exercises. After another break, I did my head exercises. I remembered that tooth trouble has made my balance more variable when it's bad. I hope the upcoming root canals and other health improvements will help. 

   After breakfast, around the Fireant Guy and phone, I read articles and played Cross Stitch World. Then I wrote up Tuesday's daily update before lunch. After lunch, I read comics. Then I cleaned myself up. After that, i hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I found Dennis, who was surprised to see me so early. first, we talked. Then we teamed up and did a few missions. Pierogies said hi during one of the missions but didn't feel up to playing. Dennis and I played until it was time to read to Mom. {Smile}

   After dinner, I played Cross Stitch World and started writing my daily update. Then came Auntie Barbara's phone call. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. No one I particularly like to team with was on, nor were many public events going. I wasn't feeling up to starting something myself, so I just soloed on a little character in a story arc with a lot of reading, until I reached a mission with more fighting and less reading. Then I tried to exercise with less success than usual. Still, I tried, with Cross Stitch World and writing and making notes in this during the breaks and afterwards. {Smile}

Daily Update, June 18, 2024

    Just after breakfast, my ride to the monthly meeting arrived, with another passenger who likes to talk already in the back seat. We had a nice talk on the way down. {Smile}

   It was a nice meeting. First, we talked in the meeting room. Then we adjourned to the lunchroom, where we talked less formally while we ate lunch. Then we played most of a game of Yahtzee before we finished. 

   On the ride back, the gal I'd ridden down with and a fellow were in the car too. The driver let the guy off first. then, with the other gal's okay, the driver stopped by Safeway so I could pick up a prescription and some probiotics. Then they took me home. {Smile}

   At home, I called my financial adviser, and left a message with someone on the staff. {Smile}

   I called my doctor, too, but had to leave a message on the answering machine. {Smile}

   I ate dinner with Mom and read to her before that. I had to wait until the nurse cleaned Mom up before I went in. So, she was definitely awake and sitting up when I went in. Mom was okay at looking at the pictures, and paid attention to the baby pictures. First, I began my reading with scripture and thoughts about it. After that, I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2023. Next, I said i was giving her a new book for no particular occasion. She doesn't really understand holidays anymore. Then I gave her _Calm Babies Picture Book_ and started reading it. Sure enough, she likes these babies, too. Then I read seven short poems from _365 Animal Stories and Rhymes_. I stopped there because the next story was longer, and because her attention was beginning to wane with no babies to look at. I finished with the 18th of June's story, "The Starfish," from _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

   I did my arm resistance exercises and my arm swinging exercises before dinner, when the nurse said to wait a bit while he took care of Mom. Then I did my head exercises between reading to Mom and dinner. I did my salsa dancing warmup after playing City of heroes in the evening. Then I cleaned myself up When I tried more later, I stumbled barely over two minutes into the first piece. I stopped, and it was too late to start again later, so i only got a little over 10 1/2 minutes of salsa dancing. {smile}

   After I got back from the meeting, I read comics and played Cross Stitch World. then I wrote up Monday's daily update before hopping into City of Heroes: Homecoming. There, I teamed up with Dennis and Kitten. We did two of Dennis's missions, and one of mine before it was time to read to Mom. {Smile}

   After dinner, I played CSW and started writing the day's daily update. Next, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I teamed with a friend who has many characters and chatted with her. I chatted with Ulty too, and said goodnight to the friend, and to Ulty, since they were both leaving at about the same time. I also chatted with Nox on the chat world as I started soloing hunts in City of Heroes. Then I got invited to a "speed trial," where they try to get through it quickly. The leader turned out to be a Mollymauk76, a streamer who shares the trials and taskforces he leads on Homecoming over X, which used to be Twitter. His next trial was full, and I really needed to exercise anyway, so I did a little paperwork, then started salsa dancing. Next, I cleaned me up. I tried salsa dancing again but stopped when I stumbled. Instead, I read an article or two before making notes to write from the next day. {Smile}

Daily Update, June 17, 2024

    On Monday, I had a lot of phone calls. I called my church, and again asked them to add a cousin and me to their mailing list. Then I called my doctor and asked for more anti-yeast and antibiotic. Next, I called Hilo Hearing Aid, and told them about the knock that disappeared with a few hours off. They thought that didn't sound good at all and gave me an appointment for Friday to get it checked out. Then I called the leader of the monthly meeting, and confirmed where it was, and that it was the next day. Next, I called the driver and arranged for a ride down to the meeting.  

   Also, I had three long talks with the nurse about how things may go when Mom goes. It's a tough subject, but I'm grateful. It helps me prepare mentally, as the nursing home didn't help me prepare in Dad's last days. No that a visitor is their concern, no matter how often them come. {smile}

   I ate dinner with Mom and read to her before that. Mom was awake and sitting up when I went in. Mom was good at looking at the pictures, especially the ones of kids with animals. First, I started my reading with scripture and thoughts about it. Then I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2023. After that, I read over half of _The Picture Book of Kids and Animals_, finishing it, because she seemed that interested in the pictures. Next, I read two poems and a story, "The Lion and the Mouse," from _365 Animal Stories and Rhymes_. I ended with the 17th of June's story, "the Stowaways," from _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

   I did my arm resistance exercises and four of my arm-swinging exercises between reading to Mom and dinner. then I did the other eight arm swinging exercises after dinner. After playing City of Heroes for the evening, I did my salsa dancing warmup. Then I did my less structured salsa dancing set after cleaning myself up. I would have tried to do more, but it had gotten late for that. {rueful smile}

   After breakfast, I played Cross Stitch World and read articles and comics around then phone calls. then after lunch, I played Cross Stitch World, read web fiction, and wrote Sunday's daily update before I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I said hi to Dennis and Pierogies. Dennis was teaming with his friend, so I joined them, as did Pierogies. We four ran a mission. Then Dennis's friend left. Dennis, Pierogies and I ran two more missions, both Dennis's, before I left to read to Mom. {Smile}

   After dinner and a few exercises, I began writing this up. then I hopped back into City of Heroes: Homecoming. No one I particularly like to team with was there, nor was there much going on, so I did some paperwork. Then I started soloing hunts. Then Pierogies came in and joined me. He helped me finish a hunt I'd started, and then we did two regular missions of mine before he returned to bed. Next, I did more paperwork, and made some notes in this update. Next came salsa dancing, followed by cleaning myself up and more salsa dancing. Then I played a little Cross Stitch World and checked on the package. Amazon is offering a refund because it's been so long, they're afraid its lost. the post office thinks it's running right on time for surface mail to Hawai'i. the post office hopes it will arrive on Tuesday the 18th. It takes the barges a week or more to cross the ocean between California and Hawai'i, and it's already spent weeks in trucks. Anyway, I finished my day by finishing my notes in this update. {Smile}

Daily Update June 16, 2024

    On Sunday, after breakfast, I contacted Uber. A guy came and took me to church. The service was nice, though small. I think a lot of the people who came to the party on Saturday felt that coming back the next day for church was a bit much, including Auntie Barbara. That said, we ate very well, with all the leftovers from the party, and at least one new thing besides. Afterwards, I didn't find a ride to take me home, between folks not coming and folks staying for the vestry meeting. So, I contacted Uber, and a fellow took me home. This is only the second time since I stared going to church weekly after Dad died that I've had to take Uber home, which is pretty amazing, if you ask me. {Smile} 

   I ate dinner with Mom and read to her before that. Mom was awake and sitting up when I went in. Mom was good at looking at the pictures with minimal prompting today. I started my reading with scripture and thoughts about it first. After that, I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2023. Then I started _The Picture Book of Kids and Animals_. Next, I read "The Velveteen Rabbit" from _365 Animal Stories and Rhymes_. It was 4 four pages, which makes it long for that book, though much shorter than the original version. I finished with the 16th of June's story, "Ian Goes Fishing," from _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

   I did my head exercises and four of my arm-swinging exercises waiting for Uber to come get me and take me to church. Then I did the other eight arm swinging exercises after I got home. Between reading to Mom and dinner, I did my arm resistance exercises and both of my arm weight training exercises, since the wait was unusually long because the nurse had to fix up Mom first. The arm weight training exercises are slow, so I usually can't fit that many in. After dinner, I did one of my sitting arm weight training exercises. After I was done playing, I did my salsa dancing warmup set. Then, after cleaning myself up, I did my less structured set. This adds up to one more arm weight training exercise than I have done recently, but only one. {Smile}

   After church I played Cross Stitch World and read articles. Then I wrote up yesterday's daily update. Next, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, and did some paperwork. Then I found Pierogies. We chatted, then teamed up and ran several missions together. Then we chatted a little more before I left to read to Mom. {Smile}

   After dinner and a little exercise, I read comics. then I started to write this up. After that, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I said hi to a friend I rarely talk with, but they were just leaving, so we mainly said goodnight. Then I said goodnight to Nox, having missed a chance to talk with them, too. I did a bit of paperwork, and a few hunts one of my characters picked up recently, including some she picked up as others got completed. Then came a little Cross Stitch World, followed by my salsa dancing warmup. After that I cleaned myself up and did my less structured salsa dancing set. Some more Cross Stitch World followed. I ended with writing a little of this and making notes to write from for the next day. {Smile}

Daily Update, June 15, 2024

    After breakfast on Saturday, I got ready, then called Uber. A gal named Annie - so close to my Anne, we talked about this on the way - too me to church, where the priest had a birthday party for her baby, who turned one year old that day. I took nuts for the potluck. I sat with Auntie Barbara, talked with a couple of friends, and went home with Deb. {Smile}

   I ate breakfast and dinner with Mom and read to her before dinner. Mom was sort of awake and sitting up when I went in. I had a long talk with our nurse before reading. When i did read, Mom was pretty good at looking at the pictures with minimal prompting. First, I started my reading with scripture and thoughts about it. Then I started her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2023. Next, I finished _Memories 1970's_. After that, I read two longer poems and six short poems from _365 Animal Stories and Rhymes_. I finished with the 15th of June's poem, "Tit for Tat," from _366 Stories for Bedtime_, and showing her the next picture book that I picked to read, _the Picture Book of Kids and Animals_. {Smile}

I started my head exercises while waiting for Uber, but I only got two done before she came. I did the other three while beginning to write this up after supper. Then I did my salsa dancing warmup late in the evening. I was too tired after cleaning up to do more, unfortunately. {smile}

   After breakfast, I barely checked things online before getting to go to the birthday party. After the party, I had a long talk with our nurse. Both he and our nursing company are coming to realize that Mom's not the only patient here who needs care. Then I played a little Cross Stitch World. Next was a long, frustrating talk with some acquaintance online while trying to write up yesterday's daily update. At the end, I got in a short talk with Dennis in City of Heroes: Homecoming while finishing my daily update, before reading to Mom. 

   After dinner, I shared yesterday's daily update and finished dealing with the person from the afternoon. Then I began writing this up. Next, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming later than I hoped to. Ulty was still there, roleplaying with a few friends. She felt I could join, so I did. I roleplayed with them and chatted with Nox on the chat server until everyone else went to bed. Then I played Cross Stitch World. After that came the salsa dancing, followed by cleaning myself up. After that, I was too tired for more exercise, so I soloed a hunt on City of Heroes: Homecoming, finally getting to play the game a little. I finished with making notes to finish this from the next day. {Smile}

Daily Update, June 14, 2024

    On Friday, during my second salsa dancing set, I discovered my left hearing aid has a chugging engine noise. After dancing, I fiddled with it. That reduced but didn't fix it. I figured out a way to minimize it at the expense of less helpful noise. I may need to call hearing aid place on Monday. {sigh}

The nursing company secretary visited and called after lunch. We had a talk about assorted health problems I'm currently dealing with, including small infections, and the teeth that need root canals. {small smile}

   Our housekeeper came, and our house is definitely better for her attentions. {Smile}

   I called doctor about medicine that I think I'll need more of. They told to call again Monday, when we're more certain if it's needed. {smile}

   I ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner with Mom and read to her before dinner. Mom was sort of awake and sitting up when i went in. She was okay about looking at the pictures with some prompting. First, I began my reading with scripture and thoughts about it. Next, I read two Christmas cards, one from each of two different cousins, and an Easter card from me. After that, I continued _Memories 1970's_. I read a story, two poems, and another story from _365 Animal Stories and Rhymes_. That might have been a bit much for her today; I'll think about keeping things shorter for her. Anyway, I finished with the 14th of June's story, "Hungry Hedgehog," from _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

   I did my salsa dancing warmup, and my arm resistance exercises after I was done with City of Heroes for the evening. Then I did my less structured salsa dancing, my arm swinging exercises, and my head exercises before it got entirely too late. I'd feel guilty, but I backed up two or three times, so I got a little more salsa dancing than usual. {Smile}

   After breakfast, I played Cross Stitch World and read articles and comics. Then I wrote up my daily update after lunch. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I did paperwork, and started chatting with Dennis after a while. I joined him to see a new character's costumes. Then I remembered to check with Dr. Faustus about what the supergroup was doing, since they do stuff most Friday afternoons. They were doing a story arc. I joined them for a couple of missions they were doing. Afterwards, I rejoined Dennis for a couple of missions of his and one of mine before reading to Mom. 

   After dinner, I began writing this up. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming again. I started with paperwork. Then I got invited to A taskforce. I accepted. then Dennis said hi. I tried to get him to join, but the character he chose was too low, and he didn't want to try another. I ran the task force, and chatted with Dennis, since he hung around despite talking about going to bed. The taskforce finished early enough I joined Dennis for a couple of missions before he went to bed. that involved turning down a second invitation from the group I'd done the taskforce with. Then I did paperwork before my salsa dancing warmup. Next, I cleaned myself up. Then, during my salsa dancing less structured set, I figured out the hearing aid noise. I finished the night by writing notes in this to write from the next day. {Smile}

Daily Update, June 13, 2024

    On Thursday, I had counselling after breakfast. I don't usually say what we discussed, but this time it was mainly recently health developments. I'm particularly concerns about a hernia failing again. the one I have a consultation with a surgical group about. {smile}

   I ate lunch dinner with Mom and read to her before dinner. Mom was awake and sitting up. I think she was good about looking at the pictures. I began my reading with scripture and thoughts about it first. After that, I read a longish Christmas card from a friend. Then I continued _Memories 1970's_. Next, I read a story and a long poem from _365 Animal Stories and Rhymes_. I finished with the 13th of June's story, "Floppit's Picnic," from _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

   I did my salsa dancing warmup set after teaming with Pierogies in the evening. Then after a break, I did my head exercises. However, when I started the second set, I got so dizzy, I had to stop around 2 1/2 minutes into the first piece. It just wasn't safe to continue. So only around 11 minutes of salsa dancing. I did manage my arm resistance exercises and my arm swinging exercises before it got too late, at least. So, it was a bad day for exercises, but it could have been worse. {smile}

   After counselling, I played Cross Stitch World, and started writing Friday's daily update. then I paused for lunch with Mom. After lunch, I finished writing Friday's daily update. Then I read comics and played more Cross Stitch World while thinking about my hernia despite not wanting to think about it. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I teamed up with Pierogies and Kitten. We did a fairly high-level character of mine's missions, starting an important story arc that really helps with a stat-improving badge. Dennis joined us, and the four of us kept going until it was time to read to Mom. {Smile}

   After dinner, I started writing this up. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. There, I chatted with Ulty. She was doing private role-playing, so I wished her luck, and suggested a message from my characters that the character she was playing knows. She liked that. Then I worked on paperwork. Next, I stopped to clean myself up. Then I went back into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I was happily surprised to find Pierogies. We chatted a while and teamed up. We did two or three of his missions. Then we broke so I could exercise after a little paperwork. Between sets, I watched a video, and after the exercises, I played Cross Stitch World. Then I wrote more of this and made notes to finish it up from the next day. {Smile}

Daily Update, June 12, 2024

    Just after I got up, I got a phone call from doctor's office. I learned they're referring me to a surgical center. I phoned them back during breakfast to get the phone number in case they don't call, but I didn't need it. The surgical center called later that morning. I made an appointment for an initial consultation. Then I called them back to confirm it fit my schedule. So that is progressing, which is reassuring. I think the hernia is ready to be fixed. {Smile}

   I ate dinner with Mom and read to her before that. I got there a little earlier, and Mom was awake, and even sitting up and looking around. Today I had no trouble getting her to look at pictures. I started my reading with scripture and thoughts about it first. Next, I think I forgot to read her cards, so after that I went straight to starting _Memories 1970's_. Then I read "Tiny Bear," the story I'd read her yesterday, plus six short poems from _365 Animal Stories and Rhymes_. I repeated the story because I felt she was awake enough to enjoy it, and I think it's cute. I think she did enjoy it, too. I ended with the 12th of June's story, "Bright Feather," from _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

   I did my head exercises while waiting for Kitten to respond while playing City of Heroes with me. Then I did one of my standing arm weight training exercises between reading to Mom and dinner. I did the other standing arm weight training exercise. my arm resistance exercises, and my arm swinging exercises after the roleplaying after supper. 

   After breakfast, I played Cross Stitch World and read comics around the phone calls. Then I had lunch. Afterwards, I finished writing Tuesday's daily update. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I said hi to Kitten and Ulty. I chatted with Ulty, but they were busy, so that's all we did. Kitten responded, and we teamed up. We did a mission together, and some talky stuff, then started another mission. Kitten was taking longer and longer pauses, until I couldn't get them to respond. I didn't think I could finish the mission by myself, so I looked to see who else was on. Ulty was by far the easiest to strike up a conversation with, so I said hi and told her about my problem. She recruited a team to join me. We even ran it "In Character," meaning talking to each other as our characters. ((With Out Of Character asides in double parentheses like these.)) We finished about the right time to read to Mom. {SMILE}

   After dinner, I began writing this up. Then I hopped back into City of Heroes: homecoming. I said hi to Kitten, who didn't respond. I also said hi to Ulty, who did respond. She was role-playing to wind down, but this time the character I'd played with before dinner had met some of the friends that she was roleplaying with, so I got invited to join them. We had a nice roleplaying session until the others left because it was getting late for them. Then I soloed some hunts and did a few exercises. I also played Cross Stitch World and talked with Nox on the chat server. I cleaned myself up after Nox left, then started salsa dancing with a video in between and Cross Stitch World afterwards, along with making notes in this to write from the next day. {Smile}