Wednesday, April 28, 2021

5 Year Journal Day 291

      Today's prompt is " You woke up at _______." I woke up at 10:30 p.m. 

     It has been a few weeks since I last wrote. I have been trying to sleep through the night, and therefor am not getting up to write. Yesterday I could not sleep, and woke up every hour or so from midnight forward. I eventually got up and started cleaning up. I began picking up the trash on the floor in my bedroom. I collected trash from before, and must have gotten sidetracked, and left the mostly full bag on the floor. I picked up the pieces that fell out, and began cleaning around the table next to my bed. It was about 4:00 in the morning. I started the laundry too. I ended up with 2 full bags of trash to be taken out, and 2 laundry baskets of clean laundry to be folded and put away. I worked up a sweat, and got tired, so I laid down for a few minutes, and fell asleep. 

     I got up around 6:30 a.m. and got Caleb up around 7:30 a.m. I had a chocolate flavored seamoss meal replacement shake for breakfast, and took my medications. I got Caleb's medications prepared for him. Caleb had an appointment at 10:30 a.m. to see his therapist and psychiatrist. Before we left, I cleaned up the kitchen space to be able to cook dinner. Caleb took the kitchen recycling out, the recycling by my workspace out, the 2 bags of trash out, and emptied the dishwasher for me. He put the sofa cushions back on the couch too. I pre-washed most of the dishes and put them in the dishwasher, and the others I hand washed. I cleaned the countertop, and began prepping my crockpot dinner. 

     Dinner was greens, beans, and protein! I used boneless, skinless chicken breast, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, shredded collard greens, cut kale, yellow onions, pinto beans, ginger root, garlic powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. Oh! And one more thing! Dandelion flowers and stems! It turned out really tasty. 

     Caleb's therapy session went well and so did his psychiatrist appointment. We came home and I was starving! I almost had to stop at a fast food restaurant on the way home. I got home and ate 4 hard boiled eggs that were waiting for me in the fridge. I also had artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, and jalepeno stuffed olives. I was really hungry.

     By that time, I was in need of a nap. I forgot to mention that I had 3 instances that made me feel light -headed and dizzy while I was driving home. I went to nap, and did not get back up until about 5 p.m. Dinner was ready to eat. Caleb was not home. He went to the park to fish. 

     I ate dinner, and took my medications. Caleb fed Bella, and ate dinner too. I began working on the house finances after dinner. I needed to make sure that all my accounts were going to be paid , and figure out what my balance is. I updated the incoming mail list too. After that, I went to bed. I woke up around 10:30 p.m. and about every hour later, and here I am at 1:54 a.m. writing my blog. 

     On Monday, Caleb had a doctor's appointment early in the morning for his second HPV shot. I woke up early enough to take a shower, but not early enough to do my morning routine, or put socks on for that matter. So, we came back home after the appointment. 

     I had to go to the VA clinic to have labs and x-rays taken. Caleb had the option of staying home alone, but he wanted to go with me instead. He had to wait in the van while I went in the clinic because children are not allowed inside right now, due to Covid-19. It took almost 2 hours to get everything done. When I was walking to the Mazda, Caleb ran up to me and gave me a hug!

     We left and stopped at Harris Teeter to see if the fried chicken bucket was on sale. It wasn't, but we bought other groceries while we were there. Then we went to Arby's so I could could have the 2 for $6 Greek gyros for lunch. Caleb had a Jamocha shake. We then came home, and let Bella out. Caleb brought the groceries inside, and I think I went to lay down. 

     Caleb made a mess making Ramen noodles for dinner. I also ate artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, and garlic stuffed olives for dinner. We took our medications, and fed Bella, and went to bed. 

     A real estate agent also came over to introduce herself. She just sold Billy's house, and the buyer wanted to know if I was interested in selling my house. 

     I called my dad to talk about it. I have mixed feelings about moving. I want to move further inland, where the water bill and taxes would be less, but I want to stay in the county because I don't want to change our setup we have with our medical teams and government assistance. I want to have more land, but I still want to be in a safe neighborhood. I want to make my life easier, with closer access to my appointments in Wilmington. I want a newer house with no problems. My credit is not ready for me to move, so that is the deciding factor. 

     I like that we live so close to the Veterans' Park. Caleb can walk down the street and go fishing at the intracoastal waterway. Caleb knows alot of the neighbors here too. I have done alot to this property, and cannot see just leaving it. I have not yet paid for the shed in full yet. 

     I am taking 2 courses through the Magdalene Rose Temple. One is "The 7 Temples of Isis: Rose Flame Serpent Mystery School", and the other is the "Rose Priestess Academy". Both involve the sacred divine feminine and guided meditations.

     I am still in the Maiden Circle with Ethony Dawn, but I do not keep up with the work like I use to. 

     I am reading a book called "The Energy Codes."   I have not finished the book about Survival as an Empath. As a matter of fact, I no longer know where that book is. 

     I have alot of books to read that I have collected. There just isn't enough time in the day to do all my work and still have the mental capacity to read and stay awake. 

     Today, I have my appointment with Dr. Gellman about my Military Sexual Trauma. Other than that, I don't know what is going on. I want to plant the blue juniper trees and rose bushes in the ground that I bought, but I need to buy some new shovels so Caleb and I can work together. 

     I almost forgot. Yesterday was Day 1 of starting over. I am taking Victoza now, and am going to increase my dosage today to 1.2 mg. I want to replace at least one meal with a shake, a day. I want to alternate days of yoga and strength training with dumbbells. I also have to include time to do my resistance bands, as well as my electrical muscle stimulators, and my far infrared blanket too. 

     I have began moving over to sustainable cleaning products and shower products. I am now using Grove Collaborative cleaning supplies. I have reusable glass spray bottles for my multi-surface cleaner and glass cleaner. I have a glass bottle for the air freshener. I have reusable clothes to use instead of paper towels. I am now composting food waste in the yard. I am using 100% recycled plastic trash bags too. I have plant based cleaning brushes on the way. I have reusable laundry detergent bottles and Earth-friendly packaging for refills. 

     I have new house plants that I am trying to keep alive. I just filled out the Arbor Day survey online because they sent me a letter. 

     I bought some new shorts and bras to find the best fitting ones. Hot weather is coming and I don't want to feel my sweat. 

     It is now 2:40 a.m. and I have to take my iron pill and orange juice. I am still very much awake. Maybe I will go read in bed.


   I have Earth-friendly soaps, toothbrushes, deodorants, shampoo, and conditioner too. 

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