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Week 13 of 2025

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I slept straight through the night again, waking with the alarm, it is cool and wet this morning.

I have bugga all motivation this morning. I am also aching all over.

It has been raining on and off all morning.

It stopped raining around 2pm and Tim decided to go and sit outside for a while it was around 4pm when he came back inside.

I didn’t exercise at all today.       

Steps: 2,068

I was woken at around 2.50am by Sam she was in a state, she had vomited and wasn’t able to sleep. I felt she was having a panic attack and was over tired. She was also on the phone with her mum. I held her and talked to her and calmed her down. At around 4.10 she fell asleep on Tim’s chair and around 4.30 I went back to bed for half an hour. She still wants to go to Tafe but us adults think she should have the day off.  

Sam slept till 11.45am and when she awoke, she was feeling fine and admitted I was right and all she needed was sleep. She was fine with missing Tafe.

It has rained on and off all day.

I received a parcel this morning and when I opened it, I found a green dress with 3/4 length sleeves from Miller’s. I do not remember ordering it and I don’t wear clothes with sleeves very often. When I checked I have no record of buying this dress but it’s my size.

Steps:6,584

I had another good night, wasn’t sure what to wear when I got up shorts or longer pants.

Looks like I am going to have to put some of the clothes in the dryer as they are still damp. Only had to toss four pairs of pants in the dryer.

Sue took me to get my new hearing aids, and they are great.

My body is moving a lot this afternoon and due to the humidity, I am drenched in sweat.

Steps:10,686     

I slept well, it is lovely this morning neither hot nor cold I like it when it’s like this.

By 10am it was hot and muggy again.

I had to ring the podiatrist and check when my appointment is, it’s tomorrow at 9am.

Sandy has paid me back all the money I lent her.

Steps:5,513

I slept straight through the night waking only when the alarm went off at 5am.

I was supposed to see podiatrist this morning but silly me forgot to tell Sue and was left without a ride so had to reschedule to the 1 April.

This afternoon I was suffering a lot of back pain and realised after I got comfortable in my recliner that I didn’t top up my drink, so I sent Sam a text and she came straight down and did it for me.

Steps: 6,253

I slept straight through the night again waking only when the alarm went off at 5am.

Tim has a long day ahead of him it will around midnight before he gets home.

It is a cool day for me I had to shut the front door for a little while.

I walked down and posted my letters.

At 19.35 or if that time confuses you 7.35pm last night I received a parcel delivery, I was surprised who delivers after dark. I was struggling to get out of my chair and thankfully the delivery man saw my struggle and opened the door and handed it to me.

I will leave the TV and Foxtel on when I go to bed and see if it stays on so Tim doesn’t struggle to figure out how to turn it on

Steps: 5,930

I slept straight through the night again waking only when the alarm went off at 5am.

Tim has a long day ahead of him it will around midnight before he gets home.

I woke to the sound of rain at 4.35 when I got up to pee, I decided I would have a sleep in so when the alarm went at 5am I turned it off and stayed in bed for what I thought would be half an hour but turned out to be only 10 minutes.

It has rained most of the day, Kathy rang just as Sam & Bailey arrived so she said she would ring back after lunch, but when she did, I was eating lunch, so I rang her back when I was finished. We chatted for around 15-minutes.

Tim was late home he didn’t arrived to around 7pm.

Steps:7,366

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

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First up there are two new posts over at my Random Stuff

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2025/03/just-bit-of-hodgepodge.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2025/03/just-bit-of-hodgepodge.html


Today we are looking at a condition called, rejection sensitive dysphoria or RSD, this is a condition that my eldest daughter has been diagnosed with along with ADHD.  This condition isn’t something I have ever heard of till now.

It is a condition that causes intense emotional pain when someone feels rejected, criticized, or fails.

People with RSD may avoid situations where they might fail or be rejected it can affect children, teens, and adults. 

RSD is not an official medical diagnosis, but there are treatments that can help 

Symptoms of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

Rejection can, and often does, provoke an emotional response in all of us. What marks RSD is that this response is inappropriate for the circumstance and can last for days or longer after the rejection. Symptoms of Rejection Sensitive dysphoria can vary from person to person, but some common symptoms include:

  • Chronically low self-esteem 
  • Inability or trouble containing emotions after being rejected – such as fits of anger or tears
  • Sudden drops into depression or anxiety, such as those typically hallmarked by bipolar
  • Avoidance of tasks, big or small, that could end in failure 
  • People pleasing behaviour 
  • Fear or apprehension of authority figures
  • Perfectionism or overcompensation for internal feelings of shortcomings
  • Isolating behaviours 
  • Stage fright, fear of public speaking or social awkwardness even around friends and family

RSD can impact many aspects of life, including relationships, academics, and professional endeavours. It can also lead to anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts or behaviours. 

Causes

  • Differences in brain structure that make it harder to regulate emotions and behaviours related to rejection 
  • A deep-seated fear of negative judgment 
  • A sense of falling short, failing to meet one’s own high standards or others’ expectations 

Treatment is a combination of medications, therapies, and lifestyle changes. A big part is learning how to manage and cope with RSD can help people live fulfilling lives.

Phossy Jaw

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This week we are looking at an old condition, called Phossy jaw, also known as phosphorus necrosis of the jaw, was a fatal occupational disease that affected workers in match factories. It was caused by exposure to white phosphorus fumes.   The disease affected the poor the most.

I heard about this in the book I just read called Factory Girl which was about a young girl working in a match factory in London in 1888.

This condition, clinically known as osteonecrosis of the jaw, vanished until it recently reappeared in the 21st century. More about that later.

Back in the 19th century these were the Symptoms: 

  • Pain, swelling, and debilitation
  • Dental decay
  • Periostitis
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Unbearable abscesses in the mouth
  • Facial disfigurement
  • Brain damage

The condition was so bad that it was an epidemic from 1858 to 1906, with around  11% of those exposed to phosphorus developing the disease.  The average period from first exposure to diagnosis was five years. It was fatal in about 20% of cases.

The prevention and treatment at the time consisted of the following:

  • Regulations were put in place in Germany, Norway, and Sweden to reduce exposure 
  • In the UK, manufacturers were required to inform the Medical Officer of Health of any jaw swelling or necrosis 
  • Antibiotics, oral analgesics, and mouthwashes are often effective treatments 

Other names: phosphorus necrosis of the jaw, an epidemic of osteonecrosis, and a gangrenous condition of the lower jawbone. 

Phossy jaw in the 21st century is now known as bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw, or “bis-phossy jaw”. It’s a condition that causes jawbone necrosis, similar to the 19th century disease of the same name. 

It’s now caused by exposure to Bisphosphonates which are a class of drugs used to treat osteoporosis and some cancers. Bisphosphonates inhibit bone resorption. Intravenous bisphosphonates are associated with a much higher risk of bis-phossy jaw than oral bisphosphonates.

Symptoms exposed bone in the mouth, pain, purulence, sequestration, and osteomyelitis. 

When it comes to prevention, patients taking bisphosphonates should inform their dental provider before receiving any dental care.

Week 6 of 2025

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It is a nice cool start to the day with a temp of 20C but is supposed to reach 27C which is pretty warm.

I found Jessica’s washing hanging on my clothes hoist when I got up, I am guessing her washing machine died.

Tim and I went to Lake Fair to do some shopping, I was exhausted by the time we got home.

Thankfully we turned the air con on before we left, so the house was nice when we got home.

Jess came over just for two eggs, and yeah her washing machine died, she has ordered a new one which should come soon.

Steps:6,581

It is a nice cool start to the day with a temp of 20C but is supposed to reach 28C which is pretty warm.

Sue is driving Sandy and her kids around as her car is still at the mechanics, and Dave’s car has now broken down also.

I have both Syd & Summer here for the day.

By 4pm I started to feel really tired but stuck it out till 8.30pm and now I am off to bed.

Steps: 7,075

Another nice cool start to the day with a temp of 20C but is supposed to reach 30C which is hot. By BGL was 5.5

I waited till Tim left for work to have a shower; I woke up with a shocking headache.

Sandy and Skylar turned up they had walked to the high school to get Landon’s uniform.

It has been a pretty hot day with a top temp of 32C

Steps: 11,229

Another nice cool start to the day with a temp of 20C but is supposed to reach 33C which is hot. My BGL was 5.2

Sue called in and picked up some letters I need posted and will post them for me today.

By midday it was 33C, I turned the air con on in the bedroom as well it was that hot.

Tasha came home early from Tafe due to the heat and having no working air con it the classroom, she said everyone was dripping in sweat and the teacher sent them outside a few times to get out of the extremely hot room but by I think 1.30pm she had enough and sent them home. 

Steps:5,080

First day of school for the year.

A good night when the alarm went off at 5am, I felt like I had only not long been in bed.

It is a cool but muggy start to the day it is currently 21C and we are looking at a top of 28C.

By 1pm it was 27C but no need for the air con today, thankfully.

Denni & Landon called in on their way home from school, Sue and Sandy picked them up from here at around 4pm.

Steps:9,733

It is another nice cool morning at 21C before turning into a damn hot day with a top temp of 29C. My BGL was 5.1

Got a message from Sue, Sandra has Dave’s car back, so she won’t need Sue to drive her around anymore.

By midday it was 29 and I had to turn the air con on. 

Steps:9,487    

It is another nice cool morning with the temp being 19C, but we are looking at another hot one. My BGL was 5.1

Tim is working today and tomorrow.

I have been feeling blah most of the day, just not really feeling like doing much. So I didn’t do much, I did vacuum twice, got the clothes off the hoist, folded and put away, tidy the kitchen feed the birds, wrote a letter and read some blogs but that’s all.  

Steps: 5,060

Process Delay Disorder

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Hi everyone, this week we are looking at a condition that my eldest daughter told me about, it is called Process Delay Disorder. Has anyone heard of this?

What is it, well it’s a condition that makes it difficult for people to process information from their senses. This can include visual, auditory, or sensory information. 

It is a time-relating characteristic that determines an amount of time during which a scheduled process or activity is stopped or idle. It is an unplanned extension in the process’s duration caused by some circumstances that impedes the process’s commencement or continuation.

The symptoms include. 

  • Difficulty remembering new information
  • Difficulty following multi-step instructions
  • Difficulty understanding speech, especially in noisy places
  • Difficulty completing math operations
  • Difficulty interacting with others

There are many things that could cause it, including. 

  • Physical illness or injury
  • Lack of sleep
  • Reaction to medications
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Learning disorders
  • Emotional factors
  • Fewer neurotransmitters in the brain
  • Epilepsy

There’s no cure for auditory processing disorder, however, there is treatment.

When it comes to treatment, it seems something called auditory training, this means to undertake activities that will improve someone’s concentration and listening.

Reading regularly, is thought to help as reading exercises your brain muscles like any other muscle, and the more you read, the faster you might be able to process information.

Playing brain games, also help as there are many brain-training games and puzzles that can help improve your processing speed.

Processing disorders can affect a person’s ability to learn, work, and socialize. They can also lead to low self-esteem and anxiety. 

Week 1 of 2025

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I had a so-so good night, woke at 11.30pm to pee, couldn’t settle so got up and used the powerfit at 12.30am then went back to bed and settled straight away.

It is a cool morning with the temp being 20 degrees, my BGL is 5.0.

Tim and I went to Aldi and to the Plaza this morning.

This arvo we attempted to set up the new sound system and after trying and trying I got fed up. We will try again tomorrow.

Tim taking in Jess’s black work pants they are to lose around the waist.

Steps: 9,652

I had another good night, sleeping straight through the night, it is a nice 19 degrees this morning my BGL was 5.1.

By 10am it was 27 degrees, and I turned the air con on.

Tried again to get the sound bar to work, tomorrow I will check out instructions on YouTube.

I went to bed at around 9pm but wasn’t able go to sleep so I got up at 9.30pm and stayed up for an hour. At 10.20pm Blain walked in looking for butter and shredded cheese, I gave him the cheese and a tub of margarine as the only butter I had was in the fridge rock hard.

10,108

After I went back to bed at 10.30pm I went straight off to sleep, getting up once at 3.40am to pee then straight back to sleep till my alarm went off.

As I have breakie it is a lovely 20 degrees, my BGL was 5.2 and I have the front and back sliding doors open.

Tim is at work; he will be home around 9am.

I turned the air con on at midday, around 1pm I got a headache and started to feel tired.

I went to bed at 8.50 but I was unable to settle so I got up at 9.30 and used the powerfit and update the diary entry

Steps: 9,408

After I went back to bed at 10.30pm I went straight off to sleep, getting up when the alarm went off.

When I took my tablets this morning it felt like one got stuck somewhere in my chest causing discomfort, but I can still eat and drink and hopefully the feeling I have will go away.

It is 19 degrees and my BGL was 4.8

I had a hot flush come over me, so I wet and applied the cooling towel it makes a big difference.

I turned the air con on at 9am just as Tim was getting home, the way he said are you hot annoyed me, yeah, I’m hot, why because it is 27 degrees.

New Year’s Day

I had a good night, and this morning I am doing ok, had my shower and I am now dressed and fed and ready for my day.

It is 17 degrees and my BGL was 5.1

It has been a stinking hot day. The temp reached 35 degrees.

Tim hung the framed photos gave us for Christmas, I need to buy a few more photo frames.

At 7pm because A Current Affair wasn’t on Tim put a movie on without asking me if it was ok, when I asked why he did that he got really pissed. I explained we normally watch something we are both interested in between 7 & 8pm. He started going that he is always watching my shows, which is wrong he may tell me to pick but I always pick something I know he is interested in, when I said that he naturally got even more pissed. Tim is a sulker and won’t talk to me when in a mood, so that’s fine I will not talk to him either. By the time I went to bed at 8.15pm he was over it.

Steps:4,908

Another good night I don’t remember waking at all. It is a much cooler morning temp is 22 degrees, but the wind makes it feel colder. It is only expected to get to 23 degrees today. My BGL was 5.3

I am warm then cold and then warm again and now cold again, it is 3.45pm and I am feeling so tired and drained.

Tim said he could take me to my appointment tomorrow, but I told him I would rather Sue take me as she doesn’t make me feel like I am putting her out when I ask to go somewhere else while out. Tim said he doesn’t mean to make me feel like that which I know but still he does.

So, 7.30pm rolls around and I go to tell Tim thinking he was either out the back or in his office but couldn’t find him. So, I started watching some dashcam clips on YouTube and he walks in at 8.20, he was at the neighbour’s place. I knew he was going to check on Kevin, but I was sure I had seen him come back.

Steps:7,311

I had a reasonable night; I woke up two or three times but each time I went straight back to sleep.

It is a lovely morning the temp is 20 degrees, and I have both sliding doors opened. My BGL was 5.0

Sue came and took me to the podiatrist, and we also posted off all the mail I had ready to be sent and we also went Miller’s to get a couple of tarts, caramel for me and a custard for Sue, only to find them closed.

This afternoon Tim replaced the light bulbs in both the front and back outside lights these lights haven’t worked in around 20yrs and now they do.

Didn’t count my steps today

I had another good night, sleeping straight through. It is a pleasant 19 degrees here although we are in for another pretty hot day.

I walked up and checked the mail yesterday arvo and a neighbour was there who told me there was no mail. I thought just because you have no mail doesn’t mean I won’t. Anyway, I open my mailbox and there were 10 letters in it, 8 for me and 2 for Jess.

I am sitting here at the computer, and I am starting to feel cold, I look at the temp and it has dropped to 16 degrees, time to get up and shut the front door.

Around 2pm my nephew Dawson arrived, he left around 5pm, while he was here, he managed to get the sound bar working.

It has been another hot day with the temp reaching 29 degrees.

Steps:4,489       

Week 52 of 2024

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I had a good night, up dressed and looking forward to the day. It is a nice 20 degrees and my BGL was 6.1

I haven’t felt like doing much today and do not feel like dealing with people.

Tim cooked a nice meal for our lunch.

Steps: 5,138

JONATHON’S BIRTHDAY

I had a good night, although when I got up at 5am I was having trouble keeping my eyes open so went back to bed for only 25 minutes after which I felt fine.

It is a nice morning at 18 degrees we are expecting a top of 29 degrees, my BGL was 5.0 so that’s good.

The temp got up to 30 degrees, Tim had training this morning and said when he got home that he is now off till Friday.

Steps: 4,278

I had a good night, slept straight through the night, woke to a much cooler morning, in fact it is supposed to be a much cooler day.

The temp is 14 degrees and my BGL is 5.1

Received my grocery shopping and a lot was missing so rang straight away and the woman I spoke to rang the store who rang the driver who came back with the extra 3 bags of stuff.

This afternoon while he was using his grinder it slipped and cut his thumb, he said maybe he should go to hospital and have it stitched but he couldn’t be bothered, so he cleaned it and applied band aids.

CHRISTMAS DAY

I had a good night, woke only once, it is currently 15 degrees, my BGL was 5.0. it is supposed to be a stinking hot day

Sue came and picked me up to go see mum & dad, I left a Christmas card for them on their headstone.

Tim is cooking a baked lunch for us as well as Tasha, Blain and his girlfriend. Although they took their sweet time coming down, but it was good when they arrived.

I was starting to feel unwell so had to turn the air con in the bedrooms on to try and reduce the heat in the house which helped how I was feeling.

I have been feeling sad this afternoon but not sure why.

So, at 4.50pm I was walking to the toilet and fell over my left elbow hit the linen press door putting a small hole in the door. I managed to get myself off the floor and it gave me a headache.

My left elbow and knee are very sore but not even bruised.

Steps are low today didn’t do much only 2,105

BOXING DAY

I had a good night, woke only once, it is currently 15 degrees, my BGL was 5.0. it is supposed to be a stinking hot day. At the moment it is 16 degrees and my BGL was 5.0.

While watching telly we heard a strange sound like the dishwasher running, Tim went to find out what the issue was, it was a blocked toilet. He has rang and reported it and someone should be out within 2hrs.

After that we went to Kathy’s for lunch Michael made his awesome burgers which I really like. It was 34 degrees outside Kathy’s house inside it was ok as she had the air con going.

We arrived home at 2.20pm and here it is 28 degrees thankfully Tim turned the air con on before we left to go out.

I had a good night, didn’t wake at all till the alarm went off at 5am. I feel good and happy this morning.

For a while this morning it didn’t look like it was going to warm up much but by 1pm I had turn the air con on.

Sam came over and is in her room this is the second time this week after no coming over for a few months.

The plumber arrived at 5.30pm, checked the drains and toilet and said it looks like the blockage cleared itself, both Tim and I knew that but stilled wanted it checked out.

Seps: 5,088

Week 50 of 2024

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I had a good night slept straight through up with the alarm at 5am, it is 23 degrees my BGL was 5.3 and I am feeling great.

I had to have a nap between 11.30 & 1pm as I was falling asleep while sitting in my armchair.

Tim did crumb lamb chops and veggies for our lunch, it was really nice.

No steps today, I forgot to put my counter on.

I changed the sheets on my own despite the knee problems I am having.

I had a good night slept straight through up with the alarm at 5am, it is a pleasant 20 degrees, my BGL is 5.5.

I had to change from shorts to longer pants for around 3hrs then I changed back into shorts.

It is a cool overcast day, I walked down and posted of a stack of letters and Christmas Cards.

I went to bed at 8.30pm settled fast, woke at 10.15pm due to a hot flush, couldn’t settle again was just too restless so I go up and used the powerfit now I am just doing a couple of things on the computer before I go back to bed.

Steps:10,971

After I went back to bed at midnight, I slept well till the alarm went off at 5am, I would have loved to stay in bed longer but that would throw out my day.

It is 21 degrees and my BGL is 5.0

Not as hot today, my upper body is constantly moving, and it is so frustrating.

I walked down and post off a heap more Christmas cards.

I have had very little issue with my left knee today.

Steps: 4,571

A pretty good night, I don’t remember waking at all last night, it is 18 degrees this morning, my BGL is 5.5 and even though I am up, showered, dress and doing stuff I don’t feel that with it.

When I returned from seeing Sam off this morning, I found 2 cockatoos in my lounge room eating birdseed out of the bag, after they flew off, I cleaned up the mess they made. Well, I was sitting at the computer when I heard a noise and turned to find a cockatoo eating birdseed straight out of the bag again.

This afternoon we received a new TV, this is Jessica’s Christmas present to me and Tim.

Steps: 7,780

A pretty good night, I don’t remember waking at all last night, it is 18 degrees this morning, my BGL is 6.5, I wonder why it is so high.

After I did the washing and hung it up to dry, I was drenched in sweat, checked the temp and it was 27 degrees so turned the air con on.

By 3pm I was feeling really drained of energy and very tired, but I am sticking it out to at least 8pm before going to bed.

Steps:5,290

I had a shocking night woke at 11.50pm needing to go to the toilet, then for the next 3.5hrs I was unable to settle. I may need a nap today.

It is 21 degrees at 5.30am and we are looking at a top temp of 30 degrees. My BGL was 4.3, which is better than I expected as I woke with hunger pains.

I asked Sue if she would take me shopping and to drop some Chrissie Pressies off for Tom’s girls and Samantha’s kids and she was happy to do that for me.

Damn it is a stinking hot day at midday it was 32 degrees.

Steps: 4,522

I had a god night slept straight through but when I woke at 5am, I went to the loo and took my tablets and found myself just standing there trying to keep my eyes open, so I went back to bed for another hour.

It is 22 degrees and my BGL is 5.0

This afternoon Kathy and family came over and Michael helped Tim install the air con in the bedroom.

I asked Kathy is she could hand deliver some things to Kelli as she lives closer than us, she said she would.

Diabetes Risk Factors

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Ok this week will look at the risk facts of both types of diabetes.

Some of the risk factors for type 1 diabetes include:

  • Family history: Having a parent or sibling with type 1 diabetes increases your risk 
  • Age: Type 1 diabetes usually develops in children, teens, or young adults, but it can occur at any age 
  • Genetics: Certain genes can increase your risk of developing type 1 diabetes 
  • Geography: The number of people with type 1 diabetes increases as you move away from the equator 
  • Environmental factors: These include the amount of sunlight you get, the food you eat, and cold weather 
  • Diseases in early life: Diseases like measles, varicella, rhinitis, and eczema can increase your risk

Some of the risk factors for type 2 diabetes include:

  • Weight: Being overweight or obese, especially around the waist 
  • Activity: Having a low level of physical activity 
  • Diet: Having unhealthy eating habits 
  • Family history: Having a parent or sibling with type 2 diabetes 
  • Age: Being 45 or older 
  • Smoking: Smoking cigarettes 
  • Blood pressure: Having high blood pressure 
  • Cholesterol: Having high cholesterol 
  • Gestational diabetes: Having had gestational diabetes or giving birth to a baby who weighed over 9 pounds 
  • Medication: Taking antipsychotic medication 
  • Sleep: Having unusual, disturbed, or reduced sleep 

Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by maintaining a healthy weight, eating healthily, and being regularly active. 

Week 49 of 2024

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Another good night, when I woke at 5am and had a shower, I am zoning out a bit this morning, don’t know why my BGL is ok at 5.30 it was 5.1 and it was 22 degrees, it is supposed to be another hot day.

Tim and I went over to Lake Fair so Tim could get new work pants and shorts. I also went to the Reject shop and got a few things. After that we went and picked up the new air con.

It got hot a top temp of 32 degrees.

Sue made a chocolate cake and divided it between herself, Sandy and me, Tim tried it and really liked it, and Tim doesn’t as a rule eat cake. However, he does eat lamingtons which is cake.

Steps: 8,523

Another pretty good night, we are in for another stinking hot day with a temp of around 32 degrees. At the moment it is 19 degrees, I forgot to test my blood before eating so don’t know what that was.

I am feeling with it this morning and I am getting things done, little things around the house like vacuuming and hanging a few more Christmas decorations, cleaning the kitchen bench off and going online and modifying my grocery order for tomorrow. All in all, I am feeling good this morning.

I started to feel drained and worn out by lunch time, maybe I should have tried to have nap, but I didn’t.

When I went to meet Sam at 2pm it was 33 degrees.

I turned the air con off at 5.30pm but left the fans going as it wasn’t as hot.

Steps:10,122

Had a so-so night, took me a while to settle but once I did, I slept well, till the alarm went off. At the moment it is nice with the temp of 22 degrees my BGL was 5.1

By lunch time it was 31 degrees.

When I went to meet Sam, I saw Denni & Landon walking home from the high school, it was their orientation day. It was great seeing them.

While I was waiting it wasn’t that hot, it was very warm but not hot.

I was able to turn the air con off at 5.30 and open the doors and turn the ceiling fan on instead.

Steps: 4,696

Had a good night slept straight through, however, I woke with a headache which isn’t good.

It is a pleasant 22 degrees this morning my BGL was 5.5.

When I went up to the top of the driveway with Sam it was really windy, and the wind was on the cold side.

I turned the air con on at 12.30 only needed it on till 3pm.

It is 10.40pm and I woke up after about an hour or so sleep very restless, so I am using the powerfit before returning to bed.

Steps:7,782

After using the powerfit and returning to bed I slept well.

When I tried to ring Sam there was no answer, so I ended up ringing Jess who said that Sam wasn’t going to school as there was either the swimming carnival or sports carnival. I then sent Joel a text to make sure he knew Sam wasn’t going to school.

Sue drove me to the doctors and went to the post office for me and I went and got fresh bread.

Seems Sue told Tasha about a lady at Baker’s Delight that she felt had an issue with serving me, Sue said she gave me a dirty look and seemed annoyed that it took me so long to find the money for my purchase. I might add I didn’t notice anything, but I was focused on what I was doing and not falling over.

So, Tasha rang Baker’s Delight and lodged a complaint about the woman, as way of saying sorry I get a free loaf of bread and a Danish on my next visit. I don’t know how I feel about it all. 

Steps:6,045

After another good night, I woke only when the alarm went off, Tim gets to sleep in as he doesn’t have to be up till 7am.

It is a lovely 21 degrees and my BGL is 4.8

I went with Sue so she could adopt a kitten, an 8-week-old male called Arti, she adopted it from a shelter in Maitland it was a 45-minute drive. There was a lot of paperwork to fill out, in fact she had to write her name, address, phone number and email address 8 times.

It has been a stinking hot with a top temp of 33 degrees.

Steps:2,000 (steps are low due to unstable knee and the heat)

I was unsettled last night till around midnight, so when the alarm went off, I got up and took my tablets and went back to bed. I hoped to stay there till around 6am, as Tim said he would drive me down to have blood taken at 7am and as it is a fasting test I can’t have anything to eat till after it is done.

Went and had blood taken there was 7 people in front of me, but it didn’t take to long.

Another sticky, muggy day, need the air con on early to suck the moisture out of the air.

Tim took Jess’s car for rego check which it passed, so she is happy about that.

Steps: 3,604