It is now 0206. Yesterday was a busy day for everyone. I woke up to my 0700 alarm and began my day slowly and in dull whole body pain. I took my medications and supplements. I woke Caleb up. Eventually, he made me a coffee. I have my own recipe that begins with a Starbucks mocha ground coffee in a reusable K-cup. Once the coffee is made, I add Hershey's Cocoa Special Dark 100% Cacao, 1 scoop of Happy Mammoth's Gut Repair, and 1 scoop of Everday Doze mushroom coffee. I felt better after drinking that, and have to get back into the habit of drinking it once a day.
Caleb and I went to Walmart around 1030 or so. I was trying to get the grocery shopping done and back at home before Nana's medical provider arrived and before it got really hot. The day before yesterday, we had a heat advisory of 107 degrees all afternoon.
Caleb and I got what we needed. He shops with me. By the time I was done with the self-checkout, I was dripping sweat from my forehead. We made it to the van, and I began to drink one of the Diet citrus Lipton green tea jugs we just bought.
On the way home, we stopped at Lowe's Foods so I could buy chicken thighs. I made chicken thighs the other day and was really impressed by how much I like how they turned out. I used the skin-on, bone-in thighs. I lightly coated the skin with spray on olive oil and lightly dusted them with garlic salt and a freshly cracked peppercorn medley before I baked them. Yummy!
While I was at Lowe's Foods, I bought shrimp and salmon on sale. The chicken thighs were on sale too. I saved $56 and some change!
I made it home after my lunch time alarm went off. I was supposed to make hard boiled eggs for lunch, but I was too hungry by the time we get settled in the house and cooled off in the air conditioning. I ate black forest ham lunchmeat, swiss cheese, and leftover stir-fry from the night before instead. Then I was able to cook the eggs. I didn't realize how hungry I was!
Nana's providers came and left, and I went to take a nap. I was hot and needed to be in front of the air conditioner in my room. I got up after my 1630 alarm to make dinner went off. I grilled the Shaq burgers that I love so much on the grill! They were delicious!
I wanted to clean the kitchen but had no spoons left (energy). I decided to take it easy after dinner, and take my medications and supplements and go to bed early.
Before I left for Walmart, I woke Nana up to sign a check over for me that was from dad's life insurance. It wasn't much, but I needed to pay some bills, and had no cash.
When we got home, it was like pulling teeth to get Caleb to bring in all the groceries because it was hot outside.
Also, before I went to Walmart, I called Dosher Radiology to schedule my follow-up mammogram. I guess the radiologist wants more images. I will have that appointment soon.
I haven't heard anything from Cross River ABA therapy for Autism.
I got a call from the VA with instructions about my physical therapy appointments. I need to make sure that my provider submits notes to the VA for every appointment. I have a total of 15 appointments with this authorization, but they will likely re-assess me at appointment 10 to see if I need more appointments.
I sent a secure message to my VA dentist to check up on why I haven't been scheduled for dental appointments. I haven't heard anything yet.
I got a call from my psychiatrist about the MST group I will be joining, and also about the Yoga therapy class available. I can't make it to the Yoga therapy class because I have physical therapy on the same day, Tuesdays, but the other group is virtual, so I might be able to make it.
I am on my third day of ketosis and feeling confident about staying in ketosis this time!
Tuesday, I had my first physical therapy appointment. It was hot outside. There was a heat advisory of 107 degrees all afternoon. I was glad to get back home.
Monday, Ebony came over and helped us get more organized. We re-arranged the laundry room temporarily and moved Nana's stuff there so Chris can put together her furniture for us. Nana had 2 appointments. It was busy. I was exhausted by the end of the day.
Today is Thursday. I hope it is a productive day because I have a lot of work to do. I have to get this kitchen cleaned up so I can cook, and the laundry needs to be going. I am waiting to hear back from the VA about my aid & attendance. I need to clean up my workspace. I have papers piled in piles on the table that I need to sort through.
Overall, we are doing ok. I am trying to get Caleb to help around the house more, so I am not so stressed all the time. It will make things easier when we start his homeschooling soon if the house is already tidy.
So, now there are 2 lawsuits concerning Autism in kids: 1 with Tylenol and 1 with baby food. I don't know if I will apply for Caleb.
I missed a few Lion's Gate Portal meetings that I wanted to participate in because I was too tired. They were on 8/8. I am able to watch some of the replays though.
I wish there was an easier way to keep my house clean. I feel like I am constantly cleaning and not able to get other things done because of it. I need to record the Vocal Resonance Method classes before I don't have access to them anymore. I want to be able to read my books. I have a library of books in my house that I have not read yet because I am constantly on the go. When I have time to slow down, it is usually to sleep.
I miss my dad. I could call him now and laugh for hours. I would wake Caleb up with laughing so loud.
So, I remembered that I am not eligible for the Yellow Ribbon program at Capella because I am "unemployable." Yeah. So I won't be going back to school.
I am starting to feel like I know what to do to stay in ketosis now. I am drinking more non-soda, usually gatorade zero, and feeling better. It is so hot that I turn away from drinking diet Mountain Dew. I feel sick when I drink it. My next goal is to stay in ketosis for 4 more days, a total of a week. It gets easier. It didn't help that I was grieving for most of the year.
I am looking forward to cooler weather but not darker days.
Well, I am fresh out of things on my mind! Time for bed! It is now 0315.
Thank you for reading, and have a blessed day!
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