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A stressful day

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Hi all, yesterday Friday 1 May was a stressful day for me I had to go and have an Xray done of my neck as I still have pain from when I fell on the cruise. However, I had only just got home when my doctor’s surgery called to tell me I had to go back and have a CT scan done of my neck asap. So, I went back and had that done the radiologist spoke to Sue and explained there was a small break in the neck.

After a couple of hours my doctor’s surgery rang and said I needed to go to emergency about the break, I didn’t want to go due to the time, but of course I did, Sue took me over and she stayed with me the whole time, I was there around 8hrs.

So, I have a C4 teardrop fracture at the back of my neck but thankfully not the front and the break is stable.

A C4 teardrop fracture is a serious injury to the cervical spine, typically caused by high-energy trauma such as a car accident or a heavy fall. This type of fracture occurs at the fourth cervical vertebra and is often associated with damage to the spinal cord, which can result in varying degrees of paralysis or loss of sensation below the level of the injury. In addition to bony damage, there may also be ligamentous injury and potential instability in the neck, making immediate medical attention critical to prevent further complications.

Symptoms of a C4 fracture vary depending on the injury’s severity and spinal cord involvement. Patients experience localized pain in the neck, which may radiate to the shoulders or arms. Muscle spasms, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms and legs are common. More serious neurological deficits, such as paralysis in the arms, hands, torso, and legs, or even loss of diaphragm function requiring ventilator assistance, can occur with spinal cord involvement. Recognizing these symptoms and seeking prompt medical attention is important to prevent further damage.

I now have to go back to my GP and arrange to have an MRI done to check for ligamentous injury.

So what does this mean in the long run, well it is still a serious cervical spine injury a future fall could cause loss of stability in the fracture which would not be good. As this could cause damage to the spinal cord resulting in problems breathing, difficulties moving my arms, loss of sensation in my body.

Worsening of the fracture as in an increased displacement, new cracks, or involvement of other vertebrae. As well as soft‑tissue injury to ligaments, discs, and muscles around the fracture can be damaged, reducing stability.

Then there are delayed neurological symptoms such as numbness, tingling, weakness, or changes in coordination.

So even a “simple” fall — tripping, slipping, or landing awkwardly can transmit force through the neck. So, a stable C4 teardrop fracture can stay stable if protected, but a fall can change the situation quickly.

Glaucoma

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Today I am writing about glaucoma, I always thought it to be a single disease concerning the eye; however, my research says it is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, usually because of increased pressure inside the eye.

It’s one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide but with early detection and treatment, most people keep their vision.

The optic nerve is like a high‑speed cable carrying visual information from your eye to your brain. When pressure inside the eye rises (or when the nerve is unusually fragile), those nerve fibres slowly die. Once they’re gone, they cannot be repaired.

Your eyes are filled with fluid that constantly flows in and out of your eyes, bringing nutrients to your eyes.

If the fluid doesn’t leave your eye as easily as it enters, pressure can build up inside the eye.

The increase in eye pressure can damage your optic nerve. Your optic nerve links the back of your eye to your brain and allows you to see. Damage to your optic nerve results in damage to your vision.

Glaucoma can sometimes occur even when the fluid pressure in your eye is normal.

Most glaucoma develops silently over years, which is why it’s often called the “silent thief of sight.”

There are 2 main types of glaucoma.

Open-angle — where fluid pressure builds up in the front part of your eye, even when the fluid drainage pathways are open.

Closed-angle (or angle-closure) — where the eye’s fluid drainage pathways are narrowed or closed, so fluid pressure builds up quickly. This may cause pain in the eye and sudden loss of vision.

It can also be categorised as either, primary glaucoma, with an unknown cause or secondary glaucoma, caused by an eye condition, such as surgery, trauma, drugs or eye disease

Primary open-angle glaucoma is the most common form of glaucoma in Australia.

Usually, the deterioration in vision is very gradual and not noticeable. From the age of 40 regular eye examinations.

Once found, glaucoma can be treated to prevent or delay further vision loss.

You are at higher risk of developing glaucoma if you:

have a close relative with glaucoma

have high eye pressure

are aged over 50 years

are either short or long sighted

use (or have used) cortisone (steroid) medicines for long periods

have diabetes or either high or low blood pressure

get migraine headaches

have had an eye operation or eye injury

If you have chronic angle-closure glaucoma you sometimes get vision problems. This may be halo-like images around lights or you may have no symptoms.

If you have acute angle-closure glaucoma you may get:

sudden, severe eye pain

nausea and vomiting

headache

watery eyes

blurred vision

halos around bright lights

Since acute angle-closure glaucoma is an emergency, you should seek treatment straight away so you don’t lose vision. You need urgent treatment if:

one or both of your eyes quickly becomes painful and red

your vision gets blurred

you notice halos (rings) around lights

Treatment for chronic angle-closure glaucoma is designed to prevent or slow further damage, mainly by reducing the pressure in the eye. This may involve, eye drops, oral medicine or laser surgery or other surgery to open or create a new drainage channel. The surgery is usually an outpatient or day-surgery procedure.

Nerve cells damaged by glaucoma can’t be repaired.

Countries with the best chocolate

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Today I thought I would write a bit about what countries are considered to have the best chocolate.

Switzerland is the country most widely associated with the world’s best chocolate, thanks to its long tradition of ultra‑creamy milk chocolate and its reputation for exceptional quality. Many chocolate lovers point to the richness of Alpine milk and the refinement of Swiss techniques as the reason their chocolate stands out.

However, “best” depends on what you like personally most of us have a favourite brand or flavour. Different countries excel in different ways, and the global chocolate scene is far more diverse than most people realise.

Other then Switzerland other countries with what is considered top notch chocolate are Belgian, France and Ecuador.

Switzerland is known for their brands like Lindt which I really like and Toblerone. It is often ranked at the top by chocolate enthusiasts. However, Toblerone is owned by a U S company.

Belgium is famous for pralines, truffles, and artisanal techniques. Belgian chocolatiers are known for precision and high‑quality cocoa blends. It frequently appears in global “best chocolate” rankings.

French chocolatiers focus on purity, cacao origin, and elegant flavour profiles, with Paris often considered a global centre for luxury chocolate.

Ecuador has some of the world’s finest cacao and produces highly prized Arriba Nacional cacao. It is increasingly recognised for “tree‑to‑bar” craft chocolate.

What might come as a surprise is that the United States is a leader in modern craft chocolate, with it ranking number 1 in some craft‑chocolate lists due to its huge number of small‑batch makers, known for innovation and experimental flavours.

Then there is Peru, which is a rising star with sustainable, high‑quality cacao and renowned for fine‑flavour cacao and ethical production. Growing global recognition in premium chocolate competitions.

Week 13 of 2026

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Good morning, I hope all are well I have been up since 4.20am as I woke up and felt awake, it is currently 5.15am the temp is 19c or 66f, I had a good 8hrs of sleep.

It is now 7am, I not long ago took rubbish out to the bin and put the bird seed out and now it is raining.

It stopped raining by lunch time, and I had a nap between 11 and 12.

We got pizza for lunch that’s what Tim preferred.

Blain came down to talk to Papa about motorbikes he is thinking about getting his bike licence.

Steps: 5,196 = 2.6k’s or 1.6miles

I had 8hrs of sleep and feel good this morning as I do most mornings, it is currently 5.15am and 20c or 61f. I am going shopping at Kmart with Sue; Kmart is a discount variety store and a very popular one at that.

I have gained some weight, and my shorts are a bit tight, I will need to fix that.

Shopping went well found a few things on the clearance racks.

Steps: 4,984 = 2.5k’s or 1.5miles

I had a good 9hrs of sleep woke up just before the alarm feeling great, it is currently 5.15am and 19c or 66f.

It is now 6.15 and I have cleaned the kitchen swept out the kitchen, hallway, lounge-room and the ramp out the front.

Dr Babu’s rooms called to let me know the problem with my burry vision isn’t connected to Parkinson’s.

Steps: 8,621 = 4.3k’s or 2.6miles

Slept ok not great but not too shabby either had around 7.5hours. Been up since 4am, it is currently 5.45am the temp is 19c or 66f.

I have already started the washing and unpacked the dishwasher as well as the usual wash and dressed and moisturise my upper body. I have also checked my emails and have tabs opened ready to read.

Turned out to be a warm day but I only need the fans going and the doors open.

Steps:6,108 = 3k’s or 1.7 miles

Had a good night got 9.5hrs of sleep woke feeling great, I have already cleaned the kitchen mess left by Tim last night.

It is currently 5.30am and 19c or 66f we are heading for a top temp of 31c or 87f.

By early afternoon I had to turn the air con on as I started sweating.

By 5.30pm I started to feel very tired and just want to go to bed.

Tim will be home late at 8pm he usually gets home around 5.30pm but he has a charter after his school run.

Steps: 8,101 = 4k’s or 2.2miles

Had a good night, but was up at 4.10 as I was awake and couldn’t see the point just laying there. It is currently 5am and 18c or 64f, it is supposed to only reach 21c today.

It has been a cold day I went to have a nap but only managed 50minutes before there was someone at the door, it was the postie with a package for Tim.

By 2pm I started to feel unwell, however it didn’t last long so that was good.

Tim rang to let me know he would be late home around 7.15pm he thought.

It is now 7.10pm and I am off to bed I am so tired, Tim isn’t home, but he should be soon.

Steps: 6,100 = 3k’s or 1.7miles

Up early again at 4.10am as I was awake, it is currently 4.30am and its 16c or 64f and my BGL was 6.2.

Jess came over when she got home from work to drop off her shirt and while we were talking Tim came out worried he was late for work, I told him it’s Saturday and he is fine to go back to bread.

Tim caught a bus up to Charlestown to do some shopping, I was going to go with him but changed my mind.

I had a nap after Tim got back from shopping; I am having a good day.

Steps: 5,151 = 2.5k’s or 1.5 miles

Cataracts

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Hello everyone today we are looking at cataracts how many of us know what that is.

Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which normally sits just behind the iris and focuses light. As the lens becomes cloudy, vision gradually becomes blurry, hazy, or dim, much like looking through a fogged‑up window. Cataracts are extremely common with age and are one of the leading cases of vision impairment worldwide.

How does having cataracts feel, well from what I could find out this, blurred or foggy vision, glare or halos around lights usually at night. There is a sensitivity to bright lights and the need for brighter light when doing stuff and reading. There can be Double vision in one eye.

These symptoms usually develop slowly, and early cataracts may cause no noticeable problems.

Why do cataracts happen well over time, the proteins that make up the lens break down and clump together, forming cloudy patches. The most common causes are ageing, UV exposure from sunlight, family history of cataracts, diabetes, long‑term steroid use, smoking or previous eye injury or surgery

In rare cases, babies can be born with cataracts (congenital cataracts).

Often an optometrist will diagnose cataracts during a comprehensive eye exam. This is why regular eye exams are recommended from age 40 onward, even without symptoms.

There is no medication, diet, or eye drop that can reverse cataracts. Treatment depends on how much they affect daily life.

In the early stage’s things like stronger lighting, updated glasses, and anti‑glare sunglasses may help.

However, when vision is significantly affected cataract surgery is the only effective treatment. This involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with a clear artificial lens (an intraocular lens, or IOL)

The procedure is quick (about 30 minutes), usually done under local anaesthetic, and has a very high success rate. Most people notice clearer vision within days.

You can’t completely prevent them, but you can reduce risk or slow progression by wear UV‑blocking sunglasses and a hat outdoors, quit smoking, make sure your diabetes is under control and have regular eye exams.

Week 12 of 2026

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Good morning, all, I had a great night sleep getting 8hrs & 30mins and my BGL was 6.5, the temp is 15c or 59f although it is supposed to warm up.

My 11am it was nice and warm with the temp being 25c or 77f.

I had a good day felt like I got some things done like cleaning off my dressing table and the top of the chest of drawers and dusting and rearranging them.

Steps: 5,252= 2.6k’s or 1.6miles

Had a productive morning but a lazy afternoon, but that happens a lot.

Hello Monday, I had a good night, getting around 9hrs sleep been up since 4.30am it is 17c or 62f my BGL was 6.5 and it is going to be another hot day.

I have done the usual housework and yeah it left me exhausted.

I have had a good day; it has been a warm day but not hot.

Steps: 3,596 = 1.8k’s or 1.1miles.

Up early again 4.35am I was awake after 8hrs of sleep, so I got up it is 16c or 62f my BGL was 6.9

It is a nice warm day, when I was having my nap but after 50 minutes in was woken by the doorbell and then my phone going off. I found a parcel at the front door and the text was Tim asking who was at the door.

I have done a lot of little things today.

Steps: 7,882 = 4k’s or 2.6 miles

Another good night, no change that it was a great night, and I have woken up feeling awesome.

I have done the housework and I’m now waiting for Sue we are going shopping.

By the time I got home I was exhausted as per usual.

I spent some time sorting out the granddaughter’s money boxes, I bought new much larger tins for Sydney & Summer. Tim said it would take years   to fill them, I said that’s fine not planning to give them to the girls for another 4 or 5 years.

Steps: 5,545 = 2.3k’s or 1.4 miles

I slept well but was awake at 3.30am, got up at 4am, I had 7hrs & 40mins od sleep, I had a shower after Tim left at 5.30am.

At 4.30am it was 19c or 66f, my BGL was 6.0

It is a nice day, I feel good but around 11am I started to not feel good, so I went and had an hour-long nap.

Around 5.30pm I went downhill fast couldn’t concentrate and felt very tired I will be in bed by 7pm.

Steps: 4,692= 2.3k’s or 1.4miles

I slept through the night waking at 4.15am feeling awake so got up, it is 19c or 66f, I had 9hrs of sleep.

Tim left around 12.30pm for work and I went for a nap at 1pm.

It has been a warm day with the temp around 25c or 77f.

Saw Blain he came just to check on me and later in the day I saw Sam and Bailey.

Steps: 8,086=k’s or 2.5miles

History of chocolate

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Hello everyone, today we are looking at the history of something most people like, that is chocolate.

The word “Chocolate” is likely derived from Nahuatl words such as chocolatl or xocoatl, though scholars still debate the exact origin. The first record of the English word chocolate was in 1604.

Some say that begins with sacred rituals in ancient Mesoamerica maybe it does, maybe it doesn’t but here are some of the information I have found.

The earliest known use of cacao traces back over 5,000 years in what is now Mexico.

The earliest confirmed civilization to use cacao, likely as a ceremonial drink was by The Olmecs way back around 1500 BCE. The is archaeological evidence that shows traces of theobromine a cacao compound in ancient pottery.

Then we have the Maya who cultivated cacao and drank it regularly as a thick, frothy, often mixed with chili, honey, or water drink. It is believed that it was a daily ritual.

It was considered “the food of the gods”, sacred enough to be buried with nobles. However, it wasn’t just for elites; many households consumed it daily.

Moving on to the Aztecs who valued cacao beans so highly they used them as currency, worth more than gold.

They drank xocolatl, a bitter, spiced chocolate beverage believed to give strength and vitality. Cacao was considered a divine gift from the god Quetzalcoatl.

Around the 1500’s chocolate had found its way to Europe with Spanish conquistadors encountered cacao in 1519 and brought it to Spain.

It was initially used as medicine; but soon became a fashionable drink among European elites. It was around this time that sugar was added, transforming the bitter drink into something closer to modern hot chocolate.

Over the next three centuries, chocolate spread across Europe, sparking debates about its religious and medicinal value.

It was in 1847 that chocolate became solid when Joseph Fry discovered that mixing cocoa powder, sugar, and melted cocoa butter produced a smooth, mouldable paste, something no one had achieved before. This mixture could finally be poured into a mould and set into a bar, making it the world’s first solid eating chocolate.

It was during World War 1 that Chocolate became a global commodity, especially after World War I, when soldiers received chocolate rations.

Over time new forms emerged such as white chocolate, couverture, and countless others. Also, production skyrocketed, with major markets expanding in Asia and Africa.

By 2018, the global chocolate trade exceeded US$100 billion.

Eye diseases and disorders

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This week we are looking at eye diseases or disorders at least 2.2 billion people worldwide have some form of vision impairment or eye condition that’s about 28% of the population. This figure doesn’t include things like dry eye or conjunctivitis or any other condition that doesn’t affect sight, if it did the percentage would be more like 50% of the population.

Eye diseases include any condition that affects the cornea, lens, retina, optic nerve, eyelids, or the visual pathways in the brain. Some are mild and temporary; others can cause permanent vision loss if untreated.

Eye conditions for into one of eight categories these are the following.

Refractive Disorders (Most Common Worldwide)

These affect how light bends in the eye.

  • Myopia (short‑sightedness) – distant vision blurred
  • Hyperopia (long‑sightedness) – near vision blurred
  • Astigmatism – uneven focus due to irregular cornea
  • Presbyopia – age‑related loss of near focus (40+)

Treatment: glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.

Lens Disorders

Cataracts

Clouding of the lens causing blurred or dim vision.

  • Extremely common with age
  • Treated with cataract surgery (one of the safest surgeries worldwide

Retina Disorders

These affect the light‑sensitive layer at the back of the eye.

Age‑Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

  • Damages central vision
  • Leading cause of blindness in older adults
  • Two types: dry and wet

Diabetic Retinopathy

  • Caused by diabetes damaging retinal blood vessels
  • Can lead to blindness if untreated

Retinal Detachment

  • Retina pulls away from the back of the eye
  • Medical emergency
  • Symptoms: flashes, floaters, curtain over vision

Macular Hole / Macular Pucker

  • Distortion or loss of central vision

Optic Nerve Disorders

Glaucoma

  • Damage to the optic nerve, often due to high eye pressure
  • Causes gradual, irreversible vision loss
  • Requires lifelong management

Optic Neuritis

  • Inflammation of the optic nerve
  • Often linked to autoimmune conditions

Corneal Disorders

Keratoconus

  • Cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape
  • Causes distorted vision
  • Treated with cross‑linking, contacts, or corneal transplant

Corneal Ulcer

  • Open sore, usually from infection
  • Painful and urgent to treat

Eyelid & Surface Disorders

Blepharitis

  • Inflammation of eyelid margins
  • Causes irritation, crusting, dryness

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

  • Viral, bacterial, or allergic
  • Causes redness, discharge, irritation

Dry Eye Disease

  • Very common
  • Caused by poor tear quality or quantity

Childhood Eye Disorders

Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

  • Brain favours one eye
  • Treatable if caught early

Strabismus (Eye Turn)

  • Eyes misaligned
  • May require glasses, exercises, or surgery

Rare but Serious Conditions

·       Uveitis – inflammation inside the eye

·       Retinoblastoma – childhood eye cancer

·       Graves’ Eye Disease – autoimmune swelling behind the eyes

·       Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension – pressure on optic nerve

When it comes to our eyes people should seek immediate help if they experience any of the following

  • Sudden vision loss
  • Flashes or a curtain over vision
  • Severe eye pain
  • Sudden double vision
  • Chemical injury

These can indicate emergencies like retinal detachment, acute glaucoma, or infection.

Week 10 of 2026

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Here we are at the start of March and Autumn; I slept well getting just under 7hrs. It is a wet morning I hope it doesn’t rain all day.

Did the usual housework and cleaned off Tim’s bed side table and packed away the Cpap machine I knew he wouldn’t use.

It has been a cool dry day, saw Blain when he came to see his mum, looks like he may be moving home while they look for somewhere else to live.

This afternoon has been lovely and warm.

Steps:6,637=3.3k’s or 2 miles

Good morning, all, I slept well till 3.20am after that I was in pain and hot and tossing and turning till 4.20am when I had enough and got up.

My BGL was 5.5 and the temp at 4.30am was 22c or 71f. At 11am it was 27c or 80f.

Tasha came down and asked if they could store some of Blain’s stuff here as she doesn’t have enough room at her             place.

By 2pm it was 30c or 86f and I had to turn the air con on. Thankfully I only need it on for an hour.

Steps: 7,028 = 3.5k’s or 2.1 miles

Good morning anyone reading this, I have been up since 4am but I was in bed early last night and had a good 9hrs &30minutes of sleep.

My BGL was 5.5 and it was 21c or 69f, by 6am it started raining, also had T (Blain’s gf) come down looking for milk which I gave her.

What a morning Tasha had a skip bin delivered this morning and when he got home from work Tim started taking stuff up and tossing it into the bin, in helped by placing items on the walker and taking them to the bin. I decided to remove items allowing me to get out an old cupboard I then opened the front wooden door.

The mess behind the cupboard and door was awful so I cleaned that up it all took over an hour to do it. I cleaned the front of the wooden door but as I am short, I couldn’t reach the top of the door, I will see if Sam will come and finish it for me.

It is 5pm and I am feeling really unwell, I am very tired and really just not with it.

No steps as my watch died, it will not charge.

Been up since 4.10am, I am feeling much better this morning, I had a around 7.5hrs of sleep. My BGL was 5.8 and it is currently 22c or 70f.

Jess came over when she got home and asked if I could wash her work shirts as she has OT for the next two nights.

At midday I had to turn the air con as    it was 30c or 86f.

By 4pm I was ratshit and felt like crap due to tiredness I am now going to bed and it is only 6.30pm

Another early start and damn my body is moving a lot this morning and my let knee is crackling.

Tim has called in sick for work he hopes he will be ok by lunch time to do his arvo shift.

I went shopping with Sue and in was ratshit all morning, I left the house wearing a long skirt and shoes and I had to remove the skirt yes, I had shorts on under it and also took my shoes off.

I had an hour-long nap between 12 & 1pm, also Dawson came over for a visit he was here are 45 minutes.

Tim isn’t working at all today even though he started feeling ok by 10am.

This afternoon I wasn’t the best but I ate something and started to feel much better.

Steps:5,509= 3.7k’s

Up far to early for my liking 4.10am as I wasn’t able to get comfortable in bed with my left arm hurting and my right hip hurting.

It is 21c or 70f, but we are looking at a top temp of 30c. I got around 6hrs of sleep and my BGL was 6.6.

Went shopping with Sue after her doctor’s appointment, I was not the best, I think it was due to the heat and my swollen feet.

I had a one-hour nap and have been great for the rest of the day.

I emptied the money boxes I have been putting money in since 2021 which I will use as spending money on our cruise next month.  Total amount $300.

Steps: 5,426 = 3.5k’s

Good morning, another damn early start I was up at 4.15 and had a shower before starting my day. It is 21c or 69f my BGL is 6.6 and I had around 7hrs of sleep.

I went back to bed at 7am for an hour, I feel ok after that nap. At 9.45am I was watching TV and started to fall asleep and my back was aching. Then my hearing aid battery died so got up and changed seats.

After having another nap between 11 & 12 I am feeling great.

Tim is working tonight.

A late night for me it has just gone 9pm and I’m to bed, fingers crossed I sleep better.

Steps:3.939=2k’s

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Week 7 of 2026

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Good morning world, here I am up washed and dressed, I have unpacked the dishwasher and took some rubbish to the bin.

My blood glucose level is 6.1 and I had around 8hrs of sleep, even though the watch said I had only 6hrs but that would be because it came loose during the night. It is 22c or 71f at 5am.

Been a sticky day but not hot, I did a load of washing and hung it on the clothes hoists to dry, I placed them in front of the fan.

Steps: 9,584 = 4.8k’s or 3 miles

Hello Monday, hello world, I slept good had 9hrs of sleep woke feeling good, I am washed, dressed and moisturised, I apply moisturiser to my face, neck, chest and arms each morning so my skin doesn’t dry out.

Anyway, my BGL: was 6.3 this morning and it is 22c or 71f it is only supposed to reach 24c today.

We have had light rain on and off all day.

By 5.30pm I started to feel really tired.

Steps: 4,435 = 2.3k’s

Good morning, all, what a shit night I have had tossing and turning and not sleeping only managed 4hrs in total of sleep, I have been up since 4am. Tim also has had a shocking night not being able to sleep, he has been up   since 3am.

It is 22c this morning and my BGL was 5.9 and I except I will need a nap sometime this morning.

I managed to have a short nap sitting in my armchair, but I woke up when Tim got home.

I had the air cons on for a few hours this afternoon.

Had another incident with the tremor being bad so I took and extra half tablet and in 10 minutes I was ok everything had settled.

Tim rang me at 5.15pm to let me know he will be home late around 7pm, he rang again at 6.15 asking if I could order pizza and he would pick it up on his way, which I did.

Steps: 4,396 = 2.2k’s or 1.3 miles

Good morning, everyone I slept well I managed to get 7hrs of sleep, I was up at 4.10am as I woke up felt awake so got up. Tremor noticeable this morning settled 15 minutes after taking my meds.

It is a hot day temp of 30c or 86f, I have the air cons going. I cleaned the glass sliding doors.

I didn’t feel well between 12.30 & 2.15pm, I took my meds at 2pm and in 15 minutes I was feeling much better.

Steps: 7, 589 = 3.8k’s or 2.3 miles

Good morning, all who read this it is currently 5.30am I have been up for an hour, and I am drenched in sweat, waiting for Tim to leave for work so I c.an have a shower.

It is 22c or 71f, we are heading for a top temp of 32c. I had 8hrs of sleep and I feel good.

Sue’s blood tests showed her glucose level was too high, her liver function isn’t good, and her cholesterol is too high. She needs another test to check for diabetes as well as other stuff.

She also needs to have an ultrasound of her stomach.

It went from a hot day to a coldish day. I even had to shut the front door for a bit as the breeze on my legs was cold.

Steps: 4,396 = 2.2k’s or 1.3 miles

Had a good 7hrs of sleep woke feeling good, was up at 4.30, it is much cooler this morning only 19c or 66f, our top temp is supposed to be 22c.

Sandra came around to show me her new car; it is a 2011 Honda Odyssey silver in colour.

By 11am I was starting to not feel good so went and had an hour nap after which I was much better.

Had a phone call from Tim he is doing emergency rail and will be home late.

Steps: 5,447 = 2.7k’s pr 1.6 miles

NATASHA’S BIRTHDAY SHE IS 39 TODAY

I slept well till 3am then the pain in my left shoulder and right hip got to so at 4am I got up.

It is 19c or 66f this morning and even though I needed the heater on in the bathroom when I got dressed, I had to change from long pants into shorts as I started sweating.

Tim came to bed at 1.20am but I have no idea what time he got home.

I have had a rough morning but doing much better after I ate.

Natasha and Blain are having an issue he isn’t coming to see her for her birthday, and this has upset Tasha. I get how she feels but she always says birthdays are just another day.

For some reason, I got it into my head that I had done something to piss Tasha off and sent her a text saying sorry, she came down gave me a hug and said I hadn’t said or done anything to upset her.

Tim has spent the afternoon cleaning     out the car.

Steps: 4,483=2.2k’s