Canceling my doctors appointment do to the weather

My Wednesday morning began at 7:40 a.m. by getting up and going out into the kitchen to drink my hot cocoa and to eat some fruit with fruit dip. After doing so I then had a toasted english muffin with peanut butter and honey. I had finished eating at 8:15. Once I had brushed my teeth and shaved, I had made my bed. After doing so I then began to stretch. At 9:00 a,m, I then preceded to do my upper weight exercises. At 9:20 I had called my mother at work to see what time I should bed ready to leave for Scarborough to see my neurologist. She had told me to be ready by noon. It had been raining all night and there had been flooding all around the state so making the trip to Scarborough at this point looked pretty skeptical. At 9:40 I then had made my move in words with friends before giving my grandmother a call. At 10:00 I then took my shower thus getting ready to go to the doctor's. Once I was ready, I had made myself some lunch. When my parents arrived home they had made the decision to cancel the appointment do to the weather and reschedule. I then lied down to rest until 4:00. I then got up and went out into the kitchen to eat dinner. I had returned to my bedroom at 5:00 to enter my daily blog entree.

Talking to Sally about my Doctor's appointment tomorrow

My Tuesday morning began at 6:00 a.m. by going out into the kitchen to drink my hot cocoa and to eat some fruit. After doing so I had fixed myself a some peanut butter and honey on toast. Once I had finished eating, I then went back to my bedroom to put some clean laundry away. After doing so I had brushed my teeth before making my bed. At 7:20 I then began to stretch. At 7:40 I then called United Wheelchair to see what time my ride would be picking me up. At 7:40 I then shaved before working my upper body. At 8:00 I then went to the laundry room to fold some laundry that was in the dryer. I then put a load in the dryer before starting another wash. I then returned to my bedroom to strap on my ankle weights so as to work my legs. At 8:16 I had taken my shower thus getting ready for the day ahead. At 8:45 I then sat down in my recliner in my room to wait fro United to arrive. At 9:30 I was on my way. Upon my arrival at 10:15 I had gone strait to the craft room. Being fifteen minutes lait, I did not want to waist any time going to my locker to put things away. Today Casey had us cutting out different types of leaves then strips of colored tissue paper so as to put on the leaves. I had cut out a maple leave. At 12:00 I had taken my knapsack and my lunch a and went to the dining area to eat my lunch. After doing so, I had taken a shower before meeting with Piper for a fifteen minutes case management session. We spoke about my doctor's appointment tomorrow with my neurologist and how I have been doing with my seizures. At 1:00 I then spoke to Deb about my fit bit. At 1:30 I then spoke to Sally about tomorrows appointment with the neurologist. At 2:30 Larry then took me home. I had arrived home at 3:15. Once inside I had folded some laundry in the dryer to put away. At 3:30 I then helped my mother unpack some groceries. At 4:00 I then unloaded the dishwasher, before siting down to blog my day.

Talking to the new nurse with Sally

I began Monday morning at 5:20 a.m. by getting out of bed to stretch. After doing so I then began to work my upper body before strapping on my ankle weights to work my legs. Once I had completed my workout, I then preceded to shave and take my shower. Once I was completed ready, I then ventured into the kitchen to eat an egg sandwich for breakfast with some homefries. After doing so, I had brushed my teeth before grabbing my knapsack and lunch before going to the door to wait for my ride. United Wheelchair had shown up at 8:30, thus getting me to WestSide apprximately 10:00 a.m. Once I had my lunch and clothing in my locker, I then ventured up into the conference room for poetry group. Today Carina had us watching the poetry Coursia Course. Next we have to bring in a new poem, so as  to look for linesand stanzas for next week. At 11:00 my vision began to blur and I began to feel sick. Durining Baking basics I had mixed some ingrediance for the recipy we were making before emtying the dishwasher. We then sat down as a group with Casey and Nichole to enjoy some quiche. After doing so, I had eaten my lunch. At 1:00 I had a nursing session with Sally. she had introduced to Brenda the new nurse who would be taking her place. We had discussed my medication and my midical history. At 1:30 I had taken a shower. I 2:00 I had spoken to John while downstairs. He was telliig me the yellow tomatos were ripe and low acid. I then took a few before sitting down to type my blog befor social group.  

Heading home after an over night stay at my sister's

My Sunday morning started on this fine day at my sisters by getting up at 7:44. Before going downstairs, I had called my grandmother. I then had what seem to feel like an aura. with blurred vision after the affect. it might be side affects from the new medication I am on. I will find out Wednesday when I go see my neurologist. My father soon came home with some homemade breakfast sandwich's. We then sat down to eat. After doing so, we had sat down to eat at 9:10. I had then brushed my teeth before packing up the car and heading home with my mother, while my father spent another night. We had arrived home at 11:40. Once the car was unpacked, I had sat down to eat some lunch. I then brushed my teeth before putting some clean laundry away. At 12:30 I was feeling tired, so I had lied down to rest. I had slept from 12:30-3:40 before getting up. I then spoke to some friends on the phone before taking a shower. At 5:00 I then sat down to eat dinner with my mother. After doing so, I had returned to my bedroom to brush my teeth before sitting down to blog of my day.

Off to my sisters for the weekend

My morning began at 7:00 a.m. by getting up to change the sheets on my bed. In preparation for leaving this weekend to spend time at my sisters, I thought it would be a good idea. At 7:42 I then began to get ready by shaving. After doing so at 7:47 I had stretched before taking my shower. Once I was ready, I had gone out into the kitchen to eat my breakfast. Fruit, cocoa, cereal Once I had my fill, I had returned to my bedroom to brush my teeth and pack up what was left to take to my sisters. I then wiped down my bathroom before grabbing my things and heading out the door with my mother. It will be nice to have a change of pace this weekend.

Writing a poem during speech therapy

My Friday morning began at 8:00 a.m. by going out into the kitchen to drink my hot cocoa and to eat some fruit. I then had a bowl of cereal with a toasted muffin. After doing so, I had picked up the kitchen before starting the dishwasher. After doing so, I had returned to my bedroom to brush my teeth and shave before then making my bed. Once I had things in order, I then began to stretch. Once I was loosened up, I had grabbed my weights and began to workout. Once I had completed my upper body, I then strapped on my ankle weights and began to work my legs. At 9:30 I had sat down to fill my pill containers for the week. At 10:00 I then lied down to rest. I had slept for an hour before getting up to unload the dishwasher. After doing so, I had taken my shower thus getting ready to go to therapy. After doing so, I had made myself a sandwich for lunch. I then sat down to eat. I then brushed my teeth, grabbed my knapsack, and away I went. I had arrived to WestSide Neuro rehab at 2:00. I first appointment was speech therapy with Susan. During our session, we listened to my next lesson on coursia in a poetry course I am taking. Today I had pick an object in Susans office and write a poem. I had chose a plant in a vase. The vase I see, sits on a shelf, The plant inside, Is full of wealth, It's lively and flourish's as it grows, On the outside fish swim in a row, It needs water or it will dry, Like the fish, as it swims by. The fish and the plant, soon become one, As they share the light, that shines from the sun. I then was given an assignment to write a poem for next week. At 3:00 I then met with Tobie for Recreational therapy. Tobie and I talked about Mandella's. She then gave me some to take home so that I could color them in. I chose one's that were larger in size. We then spoke about other leisure activities. She also gave me two worksheet, "Liesure Sentence Completion." At 4:00 Roger had taken me home. I had arrived home at 5:15. Once inside, I had taken a shower before sitting down to blog before eating dinner.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD!"

Wednesday September 23 My Wednesday morning began at 6:30 a.m. by going out into the kitchen to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. After doing so, I then had a bowl of cereal with a sweet bun. Once I had my fill, I had returned to my bedroom to brush my teeth, shave, and to make my bed. T 7:05 I then began to stretch. Once I had completed to the routine, I then preceded with my weight workout. First my upper body, then strapping on my ankle weights I then began to work my legs. At 7:43 I then took my shower, thus getting ready for the day. At 9:00 I had called my grandmother. At 9:30 United Wheelchair had arrived to bring me to therapy. Upon my arrival, I had put my lunch and my clothing into my locker before going to the conference room for Brain Injury Education Group for 11:00. During this time we had Deb had first given my my fit bit. We then started to work on our invitation we will be sending out to people to attend our presentation we are doing at WestSide for new clients and there family's. WE Then picked out a picture to go with the invitation. At 12:00 I then went to the dining area to eat my lunch before taking a shower. At 1:00 I then had made my way to the conference room for support group. Once we had all shared what was on our minds, I then went to the lobby to wait. At 2:00 I then met with Susan for speech. Today Susan had me write a found poem. As the Coursera course that I am working on with Susan had first instructed us to do. I then listen to abstraction. Image word or phrases, image of, texture, touch, taste chocolate. At 3:00 I then had a counseling session with Brad. Today Brad had gone over some of the side effects that I am experiencing from the medication I am on to help with my seizures. For example blurred vision, Dizziness, Headaches, to name a few. We then did a mindfulness practice. At 3:30 Roger took me home from United Wheelchair. I had arrived home at 4:50. Upon doing so I had lef strait for camp with my father. My mother was already there. Once at camp I had put on something comfortable before eating dinner. I soon then called it a day. Thursday September 24 I first would liked to say "HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD" My morning began at 9:00 a.m. by getting up to take a shower. After doing so, I had made my way downstairs to drink my hot cocoa and to eat some fruit. After doing so, I had called my grandmother. We had spoke for thirty minutes, I then hung right before feeling dizzy, my vision became blurred, it felt like the earth was moving, I had to sit down. Things are becoming the way they use to be before this last stroke I had when I had seizures. That is right I said seizures. There had to be some relief, this has gone on long enough, since July 3rd. Once it had past, my vision had stayed blurry for a few more hours before clearing. The entire process was somewhat petite compared to what I was having. After watching my father and two other people move my old bunk house to a different spot in the yard to make room for the new on that I will be building I had gone to bed. I had slept from 11:45-2:15 before leaving to go home with my mother. We had arrived home a 3:00. Once the car was unpacked I then sat down to eat. At 3:45 I then called my grandmother. At 3:50 I then spoke to a friend briefly before having a snack I then pulled up my blog.

Completing our pumpkins during expressive arts

My Tuesday morning began on this day at 6:00 a.m. by going out into the kitchen to eat some fruit and to drink my hot cocoa. I then preceded to have a bowl of hot cereal. Once I had finished eating I had called United Wheelchair to see what time that they would be picking me up. I then began to stretch at 6:45. After doing so, I had strapped on my ankle weights and began to work my legs. I then worked my upper body before taking my shower, thus continuing to get ready. Once I had brushed my teeth, I had grabbed my knapsack and lunch, out the door I went. Upon my arrival to WestSide for 11:00 I had put my things into my locker. As soon as I had made my way back upstairs, Sally the nurse had grabbed me in the hall. She had bruoght to her office. She has written a note to give to my parents after she had spoken to me about what the next step would be in trying to stopped the aura's that I have been experiencing. I then went to the arts and crafts room for expressive arts. While in the art room Michelle and Casey had us finish sewing our pumpkin we had been working on. Once it was filled and all sewed up, I then went to the dining area to eat my lunch. Once I had taken a shower, I then preceded to meet with Deb for a rehab session. Deb had helped me with my new fit bit, getting it set up. At 1:30 Larry took me home. I had arrived home at 3:00. Upon doing so I had lied down to rest. I had slept from 3:00-5:30 before getting up to eat dinner. Once I had finished eating I had returned to my bedroom to give grandma a call. After doing so, I had blogged the days events, before settling for the night.

Fixing my fit bit with Deb

My Monday began on this twenty-first day of september at 5:00 a.m. by getting up to stretch. After doing so, I had then strapped on my ankle weights and began to work my legs, while standing and laying. At 5:52 I had shaved before grabbing my weights so as to work my upper body. At 6:05 I had taken my shower, thus getting ready for the day ahead. After doing, I had then made my way to the kitchen for a bowl of hot cereal, english muffin, and some fruit. Once I had finished eating, I had returned to my bedroom so as to brush my teeth. I then grabbed my knapsack and lunch and out the door I went. On our way to pick up another client we had seen three deer. The mother and two baby's had jumped out in front of us as we were traveling the back roads of Farmington. United wheelchair had me at Westside's door step for 10:00 a.m. Once I had my lunch and clothing put in my locker, I had slowly made my way to the conference room fro poetry group. During poetry group Carina went on Coursera.org to start a poetry workshop. We will be doing six session as a group. We then discussed more on how to chose a topic. We then came up will some fall ideas like pumpkin, Halloween, Foliage, Fairs, Crisp, Hunting, so as to use in a poem we are to write on our own. At 11:00 I then had made my way to the kitchen for baking basics group. Today Casey and Nichole Making a recipe. I had mixed the eggs with some other ingredients. As I was doing so, my vision started to blur. Nurse Sally had been in the kitchen with another client, so I had mentioned it to her. It seems that I am on to much medication at this time for my body to handle. So my dose had been lowered for now thus working my way slowly back up to where I was at. Next week we will be making pepperoni pizza quiche. At 12:30 I had sat down to eat my lunch. At 1:00 I had met with Deb for rehab. in doing so, we had fixed my new fit bit. I had worked with through my brake so as to get my fit bit working. At 2:45 I had taken a shower before going to the conference room for social group. Today Laura and Casey had us playing trivial pursuit. As we were doing so, we engaged in conversation. At 4:00 United then took me home. I had arrived home at 5:00. Upon doing so, I had gone to my bedroom to put on something comfortable before eating dinner. I then went to my laptop to blog my days events.

Another active weekend with aura's

Saturday 9/19/15 My Saturday morning started at 9:30 a.m. Spending some extra time in bed up at camp to rest up from all the aura's I have been having daily. As soon as I was up, I had grabbed the cell phone to call my grandmother. After a brief discussion, I then made my way into the camp so as to drink my hot cocoa and to eat some fruit. At 10:00 My mother had made se some scrambled eggs english muffin and sausage for breakfast. Once I had finished eating it was 10:30. Once I had brushed my teeth, I had sat on the deck to read the newspaper. At 11:20 I had gone with my father so as to take a walk. After twenty-five minutes we had returned home. At 12:00 I had gone to my bunk house to rest. I had slept from 12:30-4:00 before getting up. I had gone into the camp to take a shower. Once I was clean, I had gone out onto the deck with my mother to play cribbage. While playing a game, I had experienced what seem to be like an aura sensation. On top of the one I had already had today while I was walking with my father. Two in one day, That had never happened before. At 6:00 I had called my grandmother before sitting down to eat dinner with my parents at 6:30. After doing so, I had brushed my teeth before heading out to my bunkhouse for the night. Sunday 9/20/15 I had slept in Sunday morning until 9:00, trying to catch up on some lost sleep caused from all the aura's I have been having, daily since July 3rd. On and on and on, when will they ever sop. Once inside the camp, I had called my grandmother. After a brief chat on the phone, I began to eat my fruit and to drink my hot cocoa. At 9:30 I then had some french toast. once I had finished eating, I then brushed my teeth. At 10:00 guess what? I experienced another aura. Unbelievable, will there ever be an end to this madness. After a sick feeling to my stomach up into my throat lasting all of ten seconds, I then felt very tired with a headache in the back of my head. At 10:30 I had then packed up and was on the road to home with my mother. We had arrived home at 11:00. Once the car was unpacked, I had put things away. The recovery from my aura was quick. At 11:30 I then stretched before strapping on my ankle weights so as to work my legs. At 12:15 I then brush my teeth before laying down to rest. I had slept from 12:30-4:25. All brain activity that I have been having, I am surprised I did not sleep until tomorrow morning. After taking a shower, I had eaten a plait of spaghetti. At 5:30 I then pulled up my blog.

Writing a haiku poem

My Friday morning bagan at 8:00 a.m. by going out into the kitchen to drink my hot cocoa and to eat my plate of fruit. After doing so, I had toasted myself an english muffin and fixed a bowl of cereal. Once I had finished eating, I had gone to the laundry at 8:30 to start a load of laundry. After doing so, I had returned to my bedroom to brush my teeth and shave before making my bed. At 8:50 I had sat down to fill my empty pill containers for the week ahead. I then called the pharmacy to place my order. At 9:00 I had began to stretch. Once I had gone through the entire routine, I had retrieved the laundry from the washer to hang out to dry. At 9:55 I then strapped my ankle weights on and began to work my legs. Once I had completed my workout, I sat down to right a haiku poem for Monday's poetry group. The fall bright colors, slowly fade as winter soon arrives, snowflakes burst out of cloudy sky's. At 11:00 I then took my shower, thus getting ready for the day ahead. At 11:30 I then sat down to eat lunch. After doing so, I had brushed my teeth before sitting down to blog. Will be going to camp when I arrive home from speech therapy today at WestSide. My appointment is at 2:00 so it should be a short day today.

Easy day a.o.k.

My Thursday morning began at 9:00 a.m. by getting out of bed and going out into the kitchen to drink my hot cocoa and to eat my fruit. After doing so, I then fixed myself a bowl of cereal with banana with some monkey bread. Once I had finished eating I had returned to my bedroom at 9:30 to brush my teeth and shave. At 10:00 I then made my way to the laundry room with my laundry to start a load of laundry. After doing so, I had returned to the kitchen to wash some dish's and to pick it up. I then returned to my bedroom at 10:20 to stretch. At 10:40 I then strapped on my ankle weights to do my leg exercises. At 10:45 I then put the wash into the dryer. I then returned to my bedroom to fill my pill containers for the week. At 11:10 I then preceded with my workout with my upper body. At 11:50 I had made myself a sandwich for lunch. Once I had finished eating I had brushed my teeth before laying down to rest. I had slept from 12:30-2:30 after watching the news. I then played words with friends until 4:30. I then watched a movie unitl 5:00. I then took a shower at 5:00 before going out into the kitchen to eat dinner. I had then returned to my bedroom at 6:00 to call my grandmother before pulling up my blog.

Showing Brad my latest seizure activity from my notes I had taken

My Wednesday morning began on this day at 6:00 a.m. by getting up to stretch. I then preceded to strap on my ankle weights at 6:20 so as to work my legs. If was not for my ankle being week, I think I could kiss my cain good-bye. At 6:35 I then grabbed my dumb bells and began to work my upper body. At 6:40 I had completed my workout. I then shaved while drinking my hot cocoa, After doing so, I had taken a shower, thus getting ready for the the day ahead. At 7:05 I then went to the kitchen to have some sticky buns for breakfast. Once I had finished eating i had returned to my bedroom to brush my teeth. I then cleaned my bathroom before taking my laundry to the laundry room to start a load of laundry. I then swept the grage before sitting down to read. At 8:15 I then had given my grandmother a call before hanging the laundry to dry. My vision then started to blur and I became a little dizzy. The doctor said there would be side affects from this new medication. I had sat down to wait for United to arrive. Upon my arrival to Westside for 11:00 a.m. I had put my things into my locker before going to the conference room for Brain Injury Education Group. During this point my vision was still blurred but I was not that dizzy but a little unsteady. While in B.I.E. Group we talked about tomorrows hearing at Bayside Neuro rehab. We then discussed our next presentation to be held a WestSide on October 21. Our next step was to make flyers so a sto advertise. At 12:00 I then went to the kitchen to eat my lunch. After doing so, I had taken a shower. At 12:45 I then spoke to Brad about my medication. We then called my mother. He let her how he spoke to Dr. Selvitelli's office At 1:00 my vision seem to be getting much better, but still a tad blurry. Durring support group we shared our thoughts on the week behind us with Deb and Brad. After support group my vision seem to keep getting better, but now feeling very tired. At 2:00 I then met with Susan for speech. She and spoke about starting a coursia course. We looked through to see wich one interest me. At 3:00 I then met with Brad for a counseling session. we spoke about my most recent seizure activity, we then called my mother after I had showed him the notes I had taken of my latest seizures before going home. At 3:347 Roger then took me home. I had arrived home at 4:53. Once I was comfortable, I sat down to blog of my day before dinner.

showing Deb my notes on my seizures so as to try to figure out what the next step should be

My Tuesday morning began at 6:00 a.n. by etting up to stretch. Once I had completed the routine, I then strapped on my ankle weights, then began to work my legs. At 6:36 I then preceded to shave before taking my shower. At 7:10 I had gone out into the kitchen to have a bowl of cereal with a toasted muffin. Once I had finished eating, I had brushed my teeth before starting a load of laundry. Once I had th laundry hung I had cleaned my bathroom before starting another load. I then called my grandmother to see how things were going with her. Once I had taken a shower, I had the laundry to dry. United soon then arrived to bring me to WestSide. I had arrived there for an 11:00 a.m. appointment. During expressive arts today Michelle and Casey had us cutting material then sewing around it so as to begin to make a pumpkin. next week we will be stuffing the pumpkin and sewing it shut, so as to hold the material in. At 12:00 I had gone to the kitchen to eat my lunch. Once I had taken a shower, I had met with Piper for a case management session. At 1:00 I then met with Deb for a support session. I had showed her the notes that I had ben taking on the seizures I had ben having so as she and some others could try to figure out what is going on. Then to figure out the next step. At 1:30 I then left for home. I had arrived home at 2:50 and went strait to bed. I was so tired, I had slept until 5:30 before getting up to blog before dinner.

Working on poetry technique durring poetry group

My Monday morning began at 5:30 a.m. by getting out of to stretch. After I had completed the routine, I had taken my shower. At 6:25, I had made my way out into the kitchen to eat some fruit and to drink my hot cocoa. As I was doing so, my father had made me an omlet with a toasted english muffin. Once I had finished eating, I had returned to my bedroom to brush my teeth. After doing so I had sat down to write out two poems for poetry group today. I had written a found poem and a limerick. At 7:15 United Wheelchair arrived to brink me to WestSide. Upon my arrival, I had put my things into my locker before going to the conference room for poetry group. Carina first had us sharing our poems. We then worked on poetry technique. How do I go abou writing the poem I so chose to write. Next we have to write any type of poem we chose and really think about word choice and style. At 11:00 I had made my way to the kitchen for baking basics. Today we had made mini shepherds pies. I was the only one at the group at the time. things worked out quite well. At 12:00 I then sat down to ea lunch. After taking a shower, I had then met with Deb at 1:00. During our time we had worked on pintrist. I also told Deb how the new medication was making my vision blurred all day today. She had mentioned putting nursing back on my schedule, I agreed, we will see how it goes. At 2:00 I then left for home. Upon my arrival home at 3:00, I had put on my jams and a t-shirts thus getting comfy before calling up grandma. I then sat down to blog of my day.

"Happy Grandparents Day"

I began my Sunday morning at 8:20 by going out into the kitchen to drink my hot cocoa and to eat some fruit. After doing so I had breakfast with my parents and my sister. At 8:35 I had gone back to my bedroom where my lap top was so as to order myself a new fit bit with my sister. At 8:50 I then began to stretch. Once I had finished my routine I had called my grandmother to wish her a happy grandparents day. At 9:08 I then shaved and took my shower. At 9:40 I then joined my parents and sister to eat the popovers my mother had just made for breakfast. At 10:00 I had brushed my teeth before sitting down to read. I then preceded to do my tongue strengthening exercises. Once I had made extra copies of the exercises, My father took me to the shop to give me a haircut. At 12:00 We had left the shop and took a ride through the country side. We had arrived home at 12:40. I was still full from breakfast, so I brushed my teeth before laying down to rest. I had slept from 12:45-3:30 before getting up. I then called a friend to chat while drinking a milk shake I had made. At f4:00 I then called United Wheelchair to see what time my pick up would be tomorrow morning. I then pulled up my blog and began to type up my events of the day.

Completing my essay question on Gutenberg

My Saturday morning began on this September twelfth morning at 9:00 a.m. by getting up to make my bed. After doing so, I then had made my way out into the kitchen to drink my hot cocoa while my mother had made me a peanut butter and banana sandwich french toasted with strawberries and maple syrup on it for breakfast. Once I had finished eating, I then preceded to go to my bedroom to brush my teeth before starting to stretch. At 10:30 I had called my grandmother to speak briefly before continuing on with what was left of my stretching. After doing so, I then strapped on my ankle weights and began to work my legs. At 11:00 I had finished my workout. Upon doing so, I had sat down to answer the essay question on Gutenberg. Was Gutenberg successful? I had to include information from the text I had read to support my answer. Thus making my point, Quoting the text, thus explaining the quote, then connecting the two. At 11:45 I then dusted my bedroom before laying down to rest at 12:20. I had slept until 3:10 before getting up to eat lunch. Once I had finished eating, I had called my grandmother at 3:30. before talking to a friend. After doing so, I had taken my shower before sitting down to enter my daily blog entree.

Having a discussion during speech

I began my Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. by taking the sheets off my bed. I then brought my laundry to the laundry room to start a wash. At 8:10 I then went back to the kitchen to drink my hot cocoa and to eat some fruit. I then had biscuit and mollassis. Once I had finished eating, I had picked up the kitchen before brushing my teeth. After doing so, I ha made my bed, thus putting on clean sheets. At 8:50 I had folded some clean laundry in the dryer then put it away. After doing so, I had shaved before starting my workout. At 9:00 I then began to stretch. At 9:20 I had called my grandmother once I had completed my stretching routine. At 9:23 I then strapped my ankle weights on, then began to work my legs. I then worked my upper body. Once I completed my workout, I then called United Wheelchair to see what time I would be pick up. I was then told 1:45. I then did my tongue exercises, still trying to get rid of that thick tongue feeling. At 10:30 I then called the florist so as to order my grandmother flowers for grandparents day. Which by the way is this Sunday. At 10:40 I then folded some laundry that was dry and put it away. After doing so, I had taken my shower, so as to get ready to go to therapy.At 11:30 I then had a bite to eat while watching some news. I then brushed my teeth before laying down to rest. I had slept for an hour before leaving for WestSide. Upon my arrival for 3:00 p.m. I had met with Susan for speech therapy. Finish reading the artical on Gutenburge. We discussed it along the way. We then played a game called Looner Lockout. Roger then took me home. I had arrived home 5:00 took a shower then sat down to eat dinner. After doing so, I had gone to my laptop to blog.

Having my blood drawn so as to check my levels first thing this morning

My Thursday morning began on this day at 6:00 a.m. Although I did not have to attend therapy today, I still had to get up to go over to the hospital to have my blood drawn. After taking my shower and drinking my hot cocoa I had brushed my teeth. My mother then took me over to the hospital to have my blood drawn so that my Neurologist could check my levels. We had arrived home at 8:00. I then went inside to eat my breakfast as my mother left for work. At 8:15 I then called my grandmother. Once I had finished chatting with her, I then sat down to watch a movie. At 8:30 I then brushed my teeth before going to the laundry room to start a wash. At 9:05 I then continued to watch the movie. At 9:15 As I was watching the movie, I began to stretch. At 9:40 I had returned to the laundry room to fold some laundry in the dryer before putting the another load in the dryer. not a good weather day to hang laundry out. Once I had the laundry folded, I had returned to my bedroom to to make my move in words with friends. At 10:15 I then strapped on my ankle weights and began to work my legs. At 10:30 I then preceded with my upper body. After doing so I sat down to fill my pill containers for the week. At 10:00 I then did my tongue exercises. At 11:12 I had called a friend, but they were not home so I left a message. I then went to the kitchen to make myself a sandwich for lunch. At 11:50 I had brushed my teeth before going to the laundry room to fold some laundry. Once I had put it away, I had made myself some ice water, I then took a shower before laying down to rest. I had slept from 12:30-3:30 before getting up. I then spoke to a friend on the phone before pulling up my blog. I then went to eat dinner before calling it a day.

Discussing an upcoming presentation during BIE Group

My Wednesday morning began on this ninth day of September at 5:30 a.m. by getting up to stretch. After doing so I had taken my shower and shaved before going out into the kitchen to eat some fruit while drinking my hot cocoa. I then had an egg sandwich for breakfast. At 7:50 I had then brushed my teeth. After doing so I had grabbed my knapsack and lunch, out the door I went. United Wheelchair had me at the doorstep of WestSide at 9:30. I had met with Brad for a counseling session. After a mindfulness practice, I had then brought my things to my locker. At 10:00 I had then met with Laura for a rehab session. All of my physical activity has been put on hold until my medication is given a chance to start working in my body, so as not to have any more seizures. Laura and I then called the pharmacy so as to order my script. They said I will have enough last until Friday. I then called my mother to let her know to go to the pharmacy to pick up the medication. I then showed laura my story and my pintrist. At 11:00 I then went to the conference room for Brain Injury Awareness Group. We discussed how there is a hearing/forum next Thursday in Augusta. Only a chosen few were selected to go. We then discussed our upcoming presentation at Westside. We will be talking on Thursday September 21 in front of new clients about the program. At 12:00 I then went to eat lunch in the dining area. After doing so, I then took a shower before going to the conference room for support group. Today quote being discussed was,"Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new beginning." At 2:00 I then met with Susan for speech. Today we spoke about Gutenburge and how he invented the printing press. As I read, I had taken notes, so as to put what was read in my own words. At 3:00 I then had a support session with Deb. Deb and I looked at pintrist. At 3:38 Roger then took me home. I had arrived home at 4:50, thus sitting down to blog as soon as I was inside.

Another minor disruption in my daily therapy

I began my Tuesday morning at 5:00 a.m. by getting up to stretch. At 5:30 I then ran the razor across my face before strapping on my ankle weight. At 6:00 I then went into the kitchen to eat my breakfast. At 6:30 I had brushed my teeth thus getting ready for the rest of my day. After taking my shower, I had grabbed my knapsack and lunch and out the door I went. I had called my grandmother before leaving, but was unable to get her in her room before stepping my foot out the door. United Wheelchair had at the doorstep of WestSide neurorehab by 9:00 a.m. Once I had my things in my locker I had gone to Yoga group. Tobie had us doing certain poses, Which eventually, I had become sick doing. My vision became blurred and I became a little dizzy. What now? I had thought to myself. Piper then came to take me to Johns office to rest. I did so until lunch, thus missing the rest of my therapy for the day. I am lucky I did not sign up for tonights special event. At 12:00 I had taken a shower to help wake me before going to the dining area to eat my lunch. At 12:45 I then had my case management session with Piper. She had let me know that she will be taking me out of all physical group therapy until we find out what is going on with me. At 1:00 Bob from United then took me home. I had arrived home at 2:15. Once inside, I had put something comfortable on and lied down. I had slept from 2:30-5:00 before getting up to eat dinner. I then return to my laptop to blog the day, and what a day indeed.

Home from camp after a long holiday weekend.

I began my Monday morning at 8:00 a.m. by getting up to stretch. At 8:30 I then called my grandmother before leaving my bunk house thus going into the camp. Once in the camp, I had sat down to drink my hot cocoa and to eat some fruit. After doing so, My mother had made me an egg sandwich. At 9:55 I had returned my bunk house, so as to pack up my things o go home. Once I had my things in the car, I had then left camp for home with my mother. We had arrived home at 11:00. Upon doing so I had unpacked the car with my mother before going to my bedroom to unpack my things. At 11:30 I then had some lunch. Once I had finished eating, I had brushed my teeth, before laying down to rest. I had slept from 12:00-3:00 before getting. I then called my friend Tim, thus returning his call. At 3:40 I then strapped on my ankle weights and began to strengthen my legs. After doing so, I had taken a shower before eating dinner. At 5:20 I then packed my knapsack to go to therapy tomorrow. At 5:30 I then called my grandmother before sitting down at my laptop to blog.

The long weekend begins

Saturday September 5 My Saturday began at camp began at 10:00 a.m. by going into the camp to eat some fruit and drink my hot cocoa. After doing so while out on the deck looking at the lake, I then went inside to brush my teeth. At 11:00 I had taken a shower. I then went back out to my bunk house to rest. I had slept from 11:25-2:25 before going back into the camp to have a sandwich for lunch. I then brushed my teeth before going back into my bunkhouse to call a fried. We had spoke for thirty minutes I the called my grandmother. I then called my mother to let her to call gram. At 4:30 I had gone back into the camp to talk with my parents and sister before eating dinner. Sunday September 6 My Sunday morning began at 9:00 a,m, by going into the camp to have some fruit and my hot cocoa. After doing so I had called my grandmother. At 9:30 I then had french toast for breakfast. Once I had brushed my teeth, I had returned to my bunkhouse to stretch. I then rested briefly before going home to take a shower so as to get ready for the rest of my day.

Morning schedule before going to camp tonight with my family.

My Friday morning began at 8:00 a.m. by going out into the kitchen to drink my hot cocoa and to eat some fruit with dip. After doing so, I then fixed my self a bowl of cereal. Once I had finished eating, I had picked up the kitchen before brushing my teeth. At 8:40 I then started a load of laundry. I then returned to my bedroom at 8:42 to make my bed. At 8:50 I then began to do my stretching. Once I had completed my workout I had given my grandmother a call. We had spoke briefly. I then sat down to e-mail Daniel the scheduler at WestSide letting her know that my schedule change would be o.k. At 9:40 I had put the laundry in the dryer. At 10:00 I then had taken a shower, so as to get ready for the day ahead. At 11:30 I then had my lunch before leaving to go to therapy.

Going to dinner with my mother, grandmother, and aunt.

I began my Thursday morning at 7:40 a.m. by getting out of bed to shave. After doing so, I then took the sheets off my bed and brought them to the laundry room. After starting a wash, I had gone to the kitchen to drink my hot cocoa and to eat some fruit with fruit dip. I then had a bowl of cereal. At 8:12 I had brushed my teeth before starting the dishwasher. At 8:20 I then put clean sheets on my bed. At 8:25 I then called my grandmother. After doing so, I had folded some laundry that was in the dryer. At 8:44 I then put a load of wash in the dryer. After doing so, I had put the laundry I had folded away. At 8:50 I then began my morning workout. I first did my upper weight exercises. At 9:00 I then preceded to do my stretching. Once I completed my stretch's I then strapped on my ankle weights and began to work my legs. At 9:24 I then fill my pill containers for the week. At 10:00 my mother had called to let me know that my aunt and grandmother would be picking me up at 1:00. Once off the phone, I then put some laundry away. At 10:11 I then lied down to rest. I had slept until 11:45. I then got up to take a shower. My aunt and grandmother arrived as I was doing so. We soon were on our way to were my mother works. We then took one car to Calzolio's pasta co. to have lunch. It was very noisy when we first arrived. We had sat down. As we were waiting to order, I had an aura. I did not let anyone know, to make the meal and visit enjoyable. I am lucky that the medication I am on now helps a little. No one at the table knew. Once we had finished our meal, returned to where my aunt left her car. We then went to the Pierce house, where I had met my aunts adorable dog Brady and her husband Jim. Once my mother and I left the Pierce House we had gone to Hanaford before arriving home at 3:30. One inside, I went to bed once again. I had slept from 3:30-6:00. After taking a shower, I had gone out into the kitchen to have something to eat before returning to my bedroom to blog the day.

Planing a presentation to be done at WestSide during B.I.E. group

My Wednesday morning began at 5:30 a.m. by getting up to stretch. After doing so I had then preceded with my upper weight exercises. At 5:50 I then strapped on my ankle weights and began to work my legs. At 6:00 I then shaved before putting some clean laundry away. I then preceded to take my shower, thus getting ready for the day ahead. At 6:30 I then made my way out into the kitchen to eat breakfast. Once I had picked up the kitchen, I had brushed my teeth before starting a load of laundry. Once I had the laundry hung, I then grabbed my knapsack and lunch and out the door I went. Upon my arrival to therapy for 9:30 Dan had grabbed me by locker and brought me outside. He was going to have a fire drill. He warns those ahead of time who are prone to having seizures, thus taking them outside. Once the clients were all accounted for, we then went back inside to precede with our day. I then had my counseling session with Brad. We continued working with the mindfulness practice. At 10:00 I then met Lydia in the gym with her student. I had first walked on the treadmill for twenty minutes. I then worked on my balance by standing on the bosu ball with Cote. He then had me standing on the erix pad. At 11:00 I then went to the conference room for Brain Injury Education Group. We discussed our upcoming presentation to be given at WestSide for new staff and clients. We then discussed who's story is finished and who's needs to be worked on. We then looked at squishy brains to be used during our presentation's. At 12:00 I then went to the dining area to eat my lunch. Once I had finished eating, I had taken a shower before preceding with my day. At 1:00 I then went to the conference room for support group. We had discussed the quote, "Be a yardstick of quality, some people are not use to an environment where excellence is expected." After support group, I had met with Nancy who was covering for Susan for my speech therapy. During this time she did a language processing and following directions assessment. At 3:00 I then met with Deb for a support session. Today touched upon the idea of independent living. At 3:30 Pete then brought me home. I had arrived home at 5:00. Upon doing so I put on something comfortable before sitting down to eat dinner. I then called grandma before pulling up my blog,

Making a pumpkin during expressive arts

My Tuesday morning began on this first day of September at 5:30 a.m. by stretching. After doing so, I then preceded to do my upper weight exercises. At 6:10 I then preceded to get ready for the day. After taking my shower, I had gone out into the kitchen to drink my hot cocoa and to eat some fruit. After doing so, I then had a bowl of cereal with a toasted english muffin. Once I had finished eating, I had brushed my teeth and soon was out the door. I had arrived at WestSide at 9:12 a.m. twelve minutes late for Yoga group. Michelle was there waiting for me to take me into the conference room. I then joined in with others. During Yoga group my eyes became blurred and I became sick to my stomach. My body was showing signs of an aura. I then sat down. I had sat out the rest of the group. I then told Michelle that I would not be able to join Tai Chi next. I was to tired to go on with anymore exercise. I was able to do the relaxation, but that was all. At 10:00 I then went to the lobby to sit for the next hour resting. Piper had come out to the lobby to see how I was doing as I was resting. At 11:00 I had gone to the craft room for expressive arts. Today Michelle and Casey had us pick out a material so as to make a pumpkin with.We will be filling the material with cotton so as to make a round shape. At 12:00 I then went to the kitchen to eat my lunch. After doing so I had taken a shower before meeting with Piper for my case management session. We had gone over advanced directives. At 1:00 Larry then took me home. Upon my arrival home at 2:45 I had gone strait to bed. I had slept from 3:00-5:34 before getting up. I then went out into the kitchen to have dinner before calling it a day.