Time with family

My Saturday morning began at 9:00 a.m. by going out into the kitchen so as to eat some fruit while drinking my hot cocoa. I then had a banana sandwich on tast. Once I had finished eating, I had returned to my bedroom so as to take the sheets off of my bed. At 9:30 I had brushed my teeth and shaved before putting clean sheets on my bed, thus making it. At 10:00 I then began my workout. First I had worked my upper body. After doing so, I continued my workout by stretching. At 10:30 I switched it up by dusting my bedroom. After doing so, I had called my grandmother. At At 10:50 I then strapped on my ankle weights so as to work my legs. I then pulled up my email so as to check it. I then sent some out. At 12:00 I then lied down to rest. I had slept until 3:00 before getting up. I then called my grandmother before taking a shower. After doing so I had put some clean laundry away. At 4:00 I spoke to a friend on the phone to past the time. At 4:30 I then went out into the kitchen to enjoy the company of my family, bad idea. There was so much noise, it had triggered me to have a seizure. not a grand mol, but a seizure just the sam. My mother had helped me to my room to get away from the noise to rest. At 6:45 I had gone back out into the kitchen to home made pizza for dinner.

Another Seizure???

My Friday morning began at 7:48 a.m. by going out into the kitchen so as to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. After doing so, I had fixed myself a bowl of cereal with a toasted english muffin. Once I had finished eating, I then brushed my teeth. After doing so, I then preceded with my workout. Once I had cycled for twenty minutes, I then worked my upper body with weights. At 8:43 I had gone to my desk so as to fill out mothers day and birthday cards to send. I had also written a letter to go with one of my cards. As I was doing so, I had a seizure. This one was not a grand mol but probably could have been. It felt as though the world was moving/ roller coaster ride. I also experienced a sick feeling in my stomach, felt like vomiting. I experienced a weird taste in my mouth. Once it had past, I had called my grandmother. At 9:30 I then continued to fill out mothers day cards. I then preceded to do my leg exercises. At 10:30 I had put some clean laundry away. At 11:00 I then lied down to sleep. I did so until 2:00. I then got up and had a bowl of soup. Once I had brushed my teeth, I then took a shower. I then put stamps and addresses on my cards. At 3:00 I then called my grandmother. I then made my move with words with friends. At 4:26 I then spoke to my sister on the phone before pulling up my blog.

Picking out cards to send

My Thursday morning began at 8:10 a.m. by going out into the kitchen so as to eat some fruit while drinking my hot cocoa. After doing so, I then gave my grandmother a call. At 8:25 I fixed myself a bowl of oatmeal with a toasted english muffin. Once I had finished eating, I then picked up the kitchen, thus putting the dish's into the dishwasher, I then started the dish washer. At 9:00 I had returned to my bedroom so as to make my bed. After doing so, I had brushed my teeth. At 9:10 I had began to stretch. I had taken a brake so as to call my mother at work. I then went to the laundry room so as to start a load of laundry. At 9:24 I then returned to my bedroom so as to continue to stretch. At 9:36 I had filled my pill containers for the week. I then shaved before grabbing my weights so as to work my upper body. At 10:15 I then strapped on my ankel weights so as to work my legs. After doing so, I had put the laundry in the dryer. At 10:20 I then took my shower. After doing so, I had then called WestSide to see about my transportation for next Friday's presentation. At 11:00 I then went with my mother once she had arrived home from work to vist my grandmother. At 11:50 we then went to Hanaford after visiting my grandmother so as to but some cards. At 1:00 we had arrived back home. Once I had some lunch, I then lied down to rest. I had slept from 1:30-3:30 before getting up. I then spoke briefly to a friend before eating dinner. I then returned to my bedroom so as to take a shower before calling my grandmother. I then pulled up my blog and began to type of my day.

Making the Best of my day

My Wednesday morning began at 5:30 a.m. by getting out of bed to stretch. After doing so, I then preceded to work my upper body, thus using my weights. At 5:50 I then took my shower thus getting ready for the day ahead while drinking my hot cocoa. I then went out into the kitchen at 6:00 so as to have some fruit with my toast and cereal. At 6:30 I then returned to my bedroom so as to brush my teeth. I then cleaned my bathroom, I then sat to wait for my ride. My ride ended up arriving an hour late today so I was unable to go to the Brain Injury Education groups presentation out into the community at the University of Southern Main campus. Instead once I had arrived I had joined memory strategies group. Brenda had filled in for Michelle who had gone to the presentation. Brenda first had us reviewing the memory strategies worksheet before playing perfect sense. We had to answer riddles correctly in order to make a move. At 11:00 was the time Brain Injury Education Group meets. Everyone was gone to the presentation, so I had met with John one on one. During this time I had showed him my book. At 12:00 I then went to the kitchen to eat my lunch. I then took a shower before going to the conference room for support group. We had spent the hour sharing and talking about the community support every first Monday of the month from 6-8. There will be a guest speaker next month. At 2:00 I then left for home. I had arrived home at 3:15. once I was comfortable, I had eaten dinner before typing my blog.

Watching the movie "The Longest Ride"

My Tuesday morning began at 5:30 a.m. by going out into the kitchen so as to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. I then had a bowl of granola with a piece of toast. At 6:00 I had returned to my bedroom so as to make my bed. Once I had brushed my teeth and shaved, I then began my workout. I had first gone through my stretching routine. I then picked up my weights and began to work my upper body. At 6:25 I then put my clean laundry away. After doing so, I then had taken a shower. I then grabbed my lunch and my knapsack and out the door I went. I was a little late on my arrival, do to a new driver picking me up. But once I had arrived, I had gone to see Brad for my counseling session. We first reviewed last week. We then did a practice. I then showed Brad my book. At 10:00 I then met Liz in the gym. I had first road the olyptical for ten minutes. Liz then had me balance on the wabble board so as to work on my balance. Then while on the ball I did pelvic circles. I then practiced walking heal to toe. At 11:00 During expressive arts group Michelle and Casey had us threading beads ont yarn for our wind chymes. At 12:00 I then went to the kichen so as to eat my lunch. I then took a shower. At 12:30 I joined Literature Group. We had just finished reading the book the "longest ride." Today Laura had us watch the movie, so we had an extended group. I was unable to stay for the entire movie do to my ried was leaving. At 3:00 I then left for home. I had arrived home at 4:30. I had called my grandmother once inside. I then ate dinner before sitting down to blog.

working in the garden with Liz while I worked on my balance in my step

My Monday morning began at 6:30 a.m. by going out into the kitchen so as to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. I then had peanut butter and honey on toast. Once I had finished eating my breakfast, I then went back to my bedroom so as to brush my teeth and shave. At 7:10 I had made my bed. After doing so I had began to work out. I first grabbed my dumb bells so as to work my arms. I then began to stretch. At 7:40 I then had taken a shower, thus getting ready for the day ahead. At 8:10 I had filled up my pill containers for the week ahead. I then sat to wait for my ride. United Wheelchair had arrived at 9:30 to bring me to WestSide Neuro rehab. Upon my arrival, I had put my things into my locker before going to the gym to wait for Liz. During my P.T. session Liz took me outside so as to work in the garden. Once Liz had the gate belt on out the door we went. In doing so, I had worked on my balance by putting loads of soil into a wheel barrel and bringing to the garden so as to mix it. At 12:00 I had taken a shower before eating lunch. At 12:30 I then met with nurse. Brenda first took my blood pressure 126 over 84. We then spoke about my auras and or seizures that I might have had over the past week. At 1:00 During my rehab session with Deb, she had helped me put pictures into my book. At 2:00 during my case management session with Piper, We spoke about my latest M.R.I. and how she could obtain a copy of the disc. We then spoke briefly of my upcoming medical appointment at Mass. General, for my seizures. The whole idea of being put in a room hooked up to all kinds of wires, with noises and sounds so as to trigger a seizure is kind of scary. At 2:15 Rod took me home. Upon my arrival at 3:30, I had gone strait to bed. I had slept until 5:24 before getting up. I then ate dinner before calling my grandmother. I then pulled up my blog.

Cribbage with Grandma

My Sunday morning began at 7:00 a.m. by getting up to stretch. At 7:30 I then grabbed my dumb bells so as to work my upper body. After doing so, I then strapped on my ankle weights so as to work my legs. I then watch Sunday Mass on television. After doing so I had taken a shower at 9:00. Once I was ready, I had gone out into the kitchen so as to eat my breakfast. At 9:40 I had brushed my teeth just before leaving at 10:00. My mother had dropped me off at my grandmothers at 10:15 a.m. before going to church. Once inside the Pierce House, I had gone to my grandmothers room. I usually take a walk first, but I wa feeling a little tired today, almost as thought another seizer was brewing to erupt. I just not have felt all that well since the grand mol I had on February 6th at 4:00 a.m. I just pray that my body holds off until day I am admitted to Mass General on Thursday May 12. Then I do not care what happens because I will under the care of some the best Doctors to detect why I am having the seizures. My grandmother and I had played several games of cribbage. My mother had arrived at 11:40 so as to pick me up to go home. Along the way we stopped to pick up a few things. While my mother was in the store, I had called a friend to chat, so as to pass the time away. We had arrived home at 12:20. Once inside with the groceries, i had changed into something more comfortable before having lunch. At 1:00 I had brushed my teeth before laying down to rest. I had slept from 1:00-4:00 before getting up. I then had taken a shower. After doing so, I had pulled up my blog, so as to enter my thoughts for the day before eating dinner.

keeping myself busy

My Saturday morning began at 9:00 a.m. by going out into the kitchen so as to eat some fruit while drinking my hot cocoa. After doing so, I then had scrambled eggs, home fries, and a piece of toast. At 9:35 I then returned to my bedroom so as to brush my teeth and shave. At 9:50 I then took the sheets off of my bed. After doing so, I had begun to stretch. At 10:05 I had topped briefly to put some clean laundry away, I then continued stretching. At 10:10 my mother had helped me put clean sheets on my bed. At 10:20 I then continued to stretch. I then made myself some ice water. At 10:35 I started in with my weight exercises, thus working my upper body. At 10:40 I then called my grandmother to talk briefly. I then had sent out some emails. At 12:00 I then gathered dirty dish's and loaded them into the dishwasher before starting it. At 12:15 I then made myself a grilled cheese. Once I had eaten my lunch, I then brushed my teeth before laying down to rest. I had slept from 1:00-3:00. I was then awoken by a phone call. It was my grandmother. We had talked for about fifteen minutes. I then went out into the kitchen so as to empty the dishwasher, thus putting the dish's away. At 3:36 I then took in the laundry off the clothing line. Once I had it put away, I then strapped on my ankle weights and began to work my legs. After doing so, I had made myself some ice water. At 4:55 I had taken a shower before eating dinner. I then watched the news before calling my grandmother. I then pulled up my blog and began to type.

A visit with grandma

My Friday morning began at 7:30 A.M. By going out into the kitchen at 7:30 so as to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. After doing so, I had toasted myself an english muffing to go along with my bowl of cereal. At 8:05 I then brushed my teeth and shaved. As I was doing so, I had felt a weird feeling. I became very dizzy, almost like the night I had my grannd mol Seizure but not as severe. Once it had past, I had made my bed. After doing so, I had called my grandmother. At 8:30 I then began to do my stretching. Just as though nothing had happened I then preceded to do my weight exercises. At 9:30 I then began to work on my book. At 9:52 my mother had called from work to let me know that she would be picking me up to bring me to my grandmothers. At 10:00 I then lied down, feeling tired from the aura that I had, it was the best thing to do. I had slept until 11:30, thus being awakened by my alarm. I then got up to take my shower, thus getting ready to go vist my grandmother. At 12:00 my sister had called. We spoke briefly, I then ate lunch. My mother took me in town once she had arrived home from work. Once I was in town I had done a little walking before going to the Pierce House so as to visit my grandmother. While visiting we had played a game of cribbage. At 1:50 my mother had picked me up. I had arrived home at 2:00 and went strait to bed. Still feeling tired from this mornings aura, I had slept two and one-half hours more. Once I was up at 4:38 I had eaten dinner before calling my grandmother. I then pulled up my blog and began to type.

Outing at the Bates Mill

My Thursday morning began at 7:00 a.m. by going out into the kitchen so as to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. I then had a bowl of cereal with a piece of toast. At 8:00 I had brushed my teeth and shave before starting a load of laundry. At 8:30 I had returned to my bedroom so as to do my upper weight exercises. I then called my grandmother before stretching. At 9:00 I then put some clean laundry away. At 9:04 I then sat down to fill my empty pill containers for the week. At 9:15 I then put the wash in the dryer. At 9:34 I then did my leg exercises. After doing so I had spoke to my mother on the phone. At 10:10 I had lied down to rest. I had slept from 10:10-11:30 before folding the laundry in the dryer, then putting it away. At 11:45 I then took a shower, thus getting ready to go to therapy. At 12:15 I then had lunch. I then left for WestSide. Upon my arrival I had sat in the lobby to wait to attend the special even. At 3:13 Casey, Laura, and Jessica took a group of us for a guided tour of the Bates museum at the old Bates mill. Very interesting and informative. We then went to a park nearby to have a bag lunch. At 5:45 we had returned to WestSide to catch our ride. I had arrived home at 7:00. Once I had taken my shower, I then pulled up blog.

Talking about different types of memory

My Wednesday morning began at 6:00 a.m. by setting out of bed to stretch. After doing so, I then grabbed my dumb bells and began to work my upper body. Once my workout was complete, I then took my shower, thus getting ready for the day ahead. At 7:00 I then went out into the kitchen so as to have a bowl of cereal with a piece of toast. Once I had finished eating my breakfast, I then had brushed my teeth before gathering my knapsack and lunch. I then did a mindfulness practice. At 8:20 I then left for WestSide. Upon my arrival at 9:45 I had put my lunch and clothing into my locker. I then went to the conference room. We continued talking about memory strategies and going over the handout. We also discussed different types of memory. Immediate memory - this type of memory really does not last very long--perhaps minutes. Immediate memory is use when trying remember a phone number after an operator tells you. Short term memory-the ability to remember something after thirty minutes. Long term memory- Being able to recall an event that happened let's say ten years ago. Most people with a brain injury have good long term memory. At 11:00 during Brain Injury Education Group we prepared for our next upcoming presentation. I helped staple papers together so as to make packets with information to hand out. We also talked about what activities to bring. At 12:00 I then went to the dining area so as to eat lunch before taking a shower. At 1:00 I then went to the conference room for support group. Once we finished sharing, I then went home at 2:00. Upon my arrival home, at 3:10 I had gone to bed. I slept until 5:30 before getting up to eat dinner. I then called my grandmother before pulling up my blog.

Calling Mass General during my support session

My Tuesday morning at 5:20 by getting out of bed so as to stretch. I then strapped on my ankle weights so as to work my legs. I then shaved and showered thus getting ready fot the day ahead. After doing so, I had gone out into the kitchen so as to eat my breakfast. I then returned my bedroom so as to brush my teeth. I then grabbed my lunch and knapsack and out the door I went. I had arrived to WestSide at 9:00 a.m. I had put my lunch and clothing into my locker before my counseling session with Brad. We first spoke about my upcoming appointment at Mass. General. We then did a practice. I now will be adding to my workout a shavasana after my daily workout. I then made my way to the gym for my p.t. session. I first road the olyptical for fifteen minutes. I then did some tandem stepping. After doing so I then went into the parallel bars to do some lunges on erix pad. I then shot a ball against trampoline so as to catch it. At 11:00 I then made my way to the arts and crafts room for expressive arts group. Today michelle and Casey had us strung beads on lace so as to make our wind chymes. At 12:00 I had taken a shower before eating lunch. At 12:30 I had med with Deb for a support session. We had called Mass. General thus leaving a message as to what I will be wearing during this test. At 1:00 I had gone to the craft room for literature group. Laura had start reading the book Marly and Me. At 2:00 During recreational therapy Laura help me find images to put into my book. At during creative writing during our fifteen minute free write, I had written a good piece. We then shared. Next week we have to come up with a product to write about. At 4:00 United wheelchair brought me home. I had arrived home at 5:15, Once I had something comfortable, I had spoke to grandma before eating dinner. I then sat down to type my blog.

Working on my balance while unloading bails of hay and bags of soil

My Monday morning began at 7:00 a.m. by going out into the kitchen so as to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. I then had a bowl of cereal with a piece of toast. At 7:30 I then returned to my bedroom so as to brush my teeth and shave before starting in with my stretching. After doing so, I then began my weight workout. At 8:00 I then took my shower, thus getting ready to go to WestSide. At 9:30 I had then grabbed my lunch and my duffle bag and out the door I went. I had arrived at WestSide at 11:00. Once I had put my things into my locker, I then made my way to the gym for my P.T. session with Liz. Today we started by strapping the gate belt around my waist before going outside to walk on the uneven surface. Liz then had me doing single leg stands, tandem and modified tandem standing on the uneven surface. I then worked on dionamic balance activities. In doing so Liz had me throwing bails of hay off from a truck to use for gardening group that John just came back with. I then took bags of soil off the truck. Liz had me in a gate belt as I was doing so, to help with my balance. Liz then had me make a square with four bails of hay. I then opened a bag of soil so as to put in the middle. I t felt great to be doing something real while working on my balance during p.t. At 12:00 I then took a shower befoe eating my lunch. At 12:30 I then met with nurse Brenda. She had first taken my blood pressure. 118 over 76. We then discussed my upcoming appointment at Mass. General. At 1:00 during my rehab session with Deb, we worked on finding pictures to put in my book. At 2:00 I then met with Piper for case management. United Wheelchair then brought me home. Upon my arrival, I had slipped into something comfortable. I had slept all the way home, so I was not in any mood for a nap. I then spoke to my mother while snacking on popcorn and ice water. I then sat down to eat dinner 4:45. At 5:50 I had returned to my bedroom so as to blog.

Cribbage with Grandma

My Sunday morning began at 7:15 a.m. by getting out of bed so as to stretch. I then preceded to to do my weight exercises. Once I had finished working my upper body, I then strapped on my ankle weights so as to work my legs. I then turned on the television so as to watch Sunday Mass at 8:00. At 9:00 I had then taken my shower thus getting ready to vist my grandmother. Once I was ready, I then went out into the kitchen to have an egg sandwich for breakfast. At 10:00 my mother had brought me to my grandmothers on her way to church. Before going inside the Pierce House so as to visit my grandmother, I had gone for a walk. At 10:25 I then made my way into the Pierce House. While visiting my grandmother we played a couple of games of cribbage before my mother arrived after mass with communion for the both of us. My mother then took me to the shop so that my father could give me a haircut. After doing so, my father took me home. I then lunch before laying down to rest, while my parents went out to the camp, so as to see my new bunkhouse in which is being built. This time being 10 by 10 feet, versus 8 by 8 feet that I was sleeping in. I had slept until 4:10 before getting up. I then spoke to a friend before eating dinner. At 4:56 I had taken a shower so as to get comfortable before eating dinner. I soon then called it a night.

Finally picking up a full script of medication at the Pharmacy

My Saturday morning began at 9:00 a.m. by going out into the kitchen so as to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. I then fixed myself a plate of pancakes and a banana. Once i had finished eating, I had returned to my bedroom at 9:40 so as to make my bed. Once I had brushed my teeth, I then shaved before putting some clean laundry away. At 10:00 I then began my workout. I first grabbed my dumb bells so as to work my upper body. I then strapped my ankle weights on to work my legs. I then stretched. At 10:40 my mother then brought me in town so as to doing some walking. After doing so, I had stopped at the Pierce House to visit my grandmother. I then called my mother after a nice visit with grandma to pick me up. My mother then brought me to Hanaford to pick up my medication that was finally approved. I had soon arrived home at 12:20. Once I had taken a shower, I then sat down to eat my lunch. I then went to bed at 12:53. I had slept until 3:45 before waking. I then called a friend to talk. After doing so, I then sat down to eat my dinner. After a quick snack, I then brushed my teeth and soon called it a day.

Visiting grandma

My Friday morning began at 8:00 a.m.. by starting in with my weight exercises. First upper body. I then strapped on the ankle weights so as to work my legs. I then began to stretch. At 9:00 I then went into the kitchen to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. I then toasted my self an english muffing to go along with my bowl of cereal. Once I had picked up the kitchen, I then had taken a shower. My mother had then then taken me me to my grandmothers so that I could visit. I arrived at the Pierce House at 10:00. My Grandmother and I played several games of cribbage and enjoyed conversation. At 12:00 my mother had picked me up. Once I was home, I had helped my mother unload the groceries. I then had some lunch. My grandmother had called to let me know that she has my note pad. At 12:55 I then brushed my teeth. I then lied down to rest and slept from 1:00-5:10 before getting up. I then ate dinner.After doing so my insurance called to let me know that they arre covering my Carbatrol medication once again. it is a good thing. I was paying for them weekly out of pocket. I can not take the genaric brand. My doctor finally convinced the them. I then called the pharmacy. After doing so, I had called my grandmother to say goodnight.

Trying to get my medication filled

My Thursday began at 8:00 a.m. by going out into the kitchen to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. I then toasted an english muffin to go with my bowl of cereal. At 8:20 I then returned to my bedroom so as to brush my teeth and shave. I then called my grandmother. Once off the phone, I then took the sheets off my bed, thus putting on clean ones. At 8:50 I then began to workout. I first did my weight exercises, thus strengthening my arms and legs. I then began to stretch. At 9:25 I then called then called pharmacy to order my medication. After doing so, I then filled up the containers for the week. At 9:55 I then put some clean laundry away I then lied down to rest and slept from 10:00-12:00. I then went out into the kitchen so as to eat lunch. I then took a shower. I then went out into the community with my mother. AT 12:13 we had visited my grandmother. She then went with us. We stopped at Giffords Ice cream to get a sunday. I then went to Hannaford to pick up my medication, but it was not ready. At 1:37 I then went to Mt. Blue Drug to pick up some vitamins that I take in the course of the week. At 1:48 we then took a ride to Wilton to get some gas for the car. We then went back to Hannaford so as to pick up my medication. At 2:10 we then brought my grandmother back home. At 2:23 my mother and arrived home. Once inside I had called Dr. Selvitelli my neurologist. I was calling to check on the insurance covering my medication. She had let me know that pryor authorization had been initiated yet. She had let me know to check back on Tuesday. At 2:45 I then spoke to my friend Greg before eating dinner. At 5:45 I then spoke to my grandmother before pulling up my blog.

Talking about memory

My Wednesday morning began at 6:30 a.m. by doing my weight exercises. After doing so I then began to stretch. At 7:00 I hten had made my way into the kitchen so as to eat my breakfast. I then took a shower, thus getting ready fro the day ahead. At 7:45 I then gathered my things and out the door I went. Upon my arrival to WestSide, I had put my things into my locker before making my way to the conference room for memory strategies group. Today Michelle spoke about memory. Going over some work sheets with terms of different types of memory. I was then asked to get a folder to bring to group to put handouts in. At 11:00 I then had met in the conference room for Brain Injury Education Group. We first reviewed last week before talking about upcoming presentations. First one being May 6. I then laminated the one-handed activity explanation. We then went over handouts to bring to the presentation and what activities we will be doing. At 12:00 I then went to the dining area to eat lunch. Once I had taken a shower I then we the conference room for support group. Deb and Brad had us check in and talk about our week. At 2:00 I then went home. I had arrived home at 3:10. I had gone strait to bed and slept until 5:00. I then got up to call my grandmother. I then had eaten dinner before pulling up my blot.

Doing dynamic balance exercises during p.t.

My Tuesday morning began at 5:30 a.m. by geting up to do my upper weight exercises. I then strapped on my ankle weights and began to work my legs. At 5:50 I then shaved before taking my shower thus getting ready for the day ahead. At 6:05 I then made my way to the kitchen so as to eat some fruit while drinking my hot cocoa. I then had breakfast. At 6:35 I then brushed my teeth before grabbing my lunch and knapsack, out the door I went. United Wheelchair had me at the doorstep of WestSide for 9:00 a.m. I had a fifteen minutes break, thus giving me time to put my things into my locker before meeting with Brad for my counseling session. I had first shown Brad my book I am writing, We then did a relaxation exercise. At 10:00 I then met Liz in the gym for my P.T. session. Liz had first told me about a gem and mineral show that she is going to with some clients in standish this weekend. She then had me on the nu step for fifteen minutes. She then had me doing dynamic balance exercises. First using wabble board and erix pad. As I was standing on throwing a ball off a trampoline, thus bouncing back at me. At 11:00 I then made my way to the craft room for expressive arts. Today Michelle and Casey had us making wind chimes. We had chosen ribbon to tie to the medal can cover. We then started to string beads on the ribbon. At 12:00 I then went to the kitchen to eat my lunch. I then took a shower before meeting with Deb at 12:30. I had put a picture of me running into my book. At 1:00 I then had Literature group. We had finished off the book we were reading, we will be watching the movie in a couple of week. At 2:00 Lori filled in for Tobie for my rec therapy session. I put another picture of myself in my book at this time. At 3:00 During creative writing, Laura first had us free write. We then read what we wrote. We then read our story that we had substituted names in the place of characters. We then did a mad lib before ending the group. Dan then took me home. I had arrived home at 5:00 thus getting comfortable once inside before eating dinner. I then called my grandmother at 6:13 before pulling up my blog.

Taking pictures with my I pad of pictures of my running road races before having my last stroke so as to put in my book

My Monday morning began at 6:00 a.m. by going out into the kitchen to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. After doing so, I then had a banana and peanut butter sandwich. At 7:00 I had brushed my teeth and shaved before starting my workout. I first grabbed my dumb bells so as to work my upper body. I then strapped on my ankle weights to work my legs. Once I had stretched, I then took my shower, thus getting ready for the day ahead. United Wheelchair had arrived at 9:00 a.m. so as to bring me to therapy. As we were riding the dispatcher had called to ask, Do you have your passengers on board? Lou the United driver responded, "With smiles." Upon our arrival to WestSide for 11:00 a.m. I had made my way to the gym for my P.T. session with Liz. She first had me on the olyptical for thirty minutes. I then went in the parallel bars to stand in a tandem position on an eriz pad with my eyes closed then opened. Liz then had me step writing reaction. At 12:00 I had taken a shower before going into the dining area to eat lunch. At 12:30 I had then met with Brenda for my nursing session. We spoke about my upcoming appointment at Mass General. She then took my blood pressure 120 over 80. At 1:00 I then met with Deb for an hour. We had first taken pictures with my I pad of me running, the years before I had this last stroke, so that I could put them in my book. At 2:00 I then met with Piper for my case management session. We spoke about my service plan at WestSide. At 2:15 Lou then took me home. I had arrived home at 3:30. After sleeping all the way home, I then slept an hour and one-half more. At 5:00 I then went into the kitchen so as to eat dinner. After doing so, I had called my grandmother before pulling up my blog.

A visit with grandma

My Sunday morning began at 8:00 a.m. by watching mass on t.v. I then began to stretch at 9:00 before woking my upper body with weights. I then went out into the kitchen so as to eat some fruit while drinking my hot cocoa. I then some pancakes for breakfast. At 9:30 I then took my shower, thus getting ready to go visit my grandmother. At 10:00 my mother had dropped me off at my grandmothers on her way to church. While visiting my grandmother we had played cribbage. My mother had arrived at my grandmothers after mass at 11:30. My mother then gave my grandmother and I communion. We then went home. We had arrived home at 12:00 noon. Once I had eaten my lunch, I then brushed my teeth before laying down to rest. I had slept from 12:30-3:30. I the got up and read the paper before speaking to a friend on the phone. At 4:00 I then played words with friends before pulling up my blog to type in my daily entree.

A BIRTHDAY LUNCH AT MAC'S GRILL

My Saturday morning began at 9:00 a,m, by going out into the kitchen to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. At 9:15 my mother made me chocolate pancakes for breakfast. At 9:35 my sister had called to wish me a "HAPY BIRTHDAY" At 9:40 I then went to my bedroom so as to brush my teeth and shave. At 9:50 I then began to stretch. I then called my grandmother to see how her morning was going. At 10:15 my aunt had called to wish me a happy birthday. After taking a shower, I then began to type some of my story for creative writing. At 11:30 I then lied down to rest. At 12:15 I then got up to leave with my father to meeat our friend Jim to go to Auburn for my Birthday. We had picked up our friend Greg to join in on the celebration before going to Mac's Grill for a birthday dinner. While there we all enjoyed a nice meal with a piece of cake. At 3:15 we then left. Once we had brought Greg back home we had stopped off at several stores before heading home. I had arrived home at 5:30. Once I had taken a shower I then called my grandmother up to tell her about my day. At 5:50 I then sat down to open cards and gifts. After receiving some L.L. Bean t-shirts to where to therapy and some steno pads to keep notes on I then opened some thera tears. After doing so, I then opened cards with money. Once I had finished I played some scratch tickets Jim had bought me. At 6:30 I then had a piece of carrot cake. before sitting down to blog of my day.

Doctors appointment with my neurologist

My Friday morning began at 7:00 a.m. by getting up and going out into the kitchen so as to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit with fruit dip. After doing so, I then returned to my bedroom so as to make my bed. I then went back into the kitchen to have some hash with one egg and a piece of toast. Once I had finished eating, I then went back to my bedroom at 8:00 a.m. to stretch. After doing so, I then had taken a shower, thus getting ready to go to Scarborough to see my neurologist. My mother and then were on the road at 9:30. While on our way, I had called my grandmother at 9:40. My mother and I then stopped at the apple orchard in Turner. We then continued on our way. We first stopped off at the Main Mall at 11:00. We walked around for while before going to the Sebago for lunch. After an enjoyable lunch, we then left for the doctors at 12:25. We had arrived at 12:50 for a 1:00 p.m. appointment. I first met with the nurse who took my blood pressure 119 over 75 and weight 161 lb. I then met with Dr. Selvitelli. We first spoke about the test I will be having at Mass General and what the test is about. I will be in a room hooked up to all kinds of wires to monitor my brain, praying for a seizure to occur, so as to help the doctor figure out what is going on. I will be allowed four hours of sleep in each twenty-four hour time period. Sounds like fun. I should be really tired once the test is complete. We then spoke about some other medical issues. At 1:30 we then left for home. Along the way we stopped at the cider mill once again. At 3:15 we then stopped at Hanaford so as to pick up my script. At 4:00 we left Hanaford to go home. We had arrived home at 4:12. I had called my grandmother as soon as I was in the house. I then took a shower before sitting down to blog.

Doctors appointment with my primary care doctor

My Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. by going to the laundry so as to start a wash. I then went to the kitchen so as to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. After doing so, I then had a bowl of hot cereal with a piece of toast. Once I had finished eating, I then called my grandmother to see how her morning was going. At 10:20 I then took the sheets off my bed. Once I had started the dishwasher, I had returned to the laundry room to hang laundry to dry. At 10:45 I then returned to my bathroom so as to shave. At 10:50 I then started another wash. I then returned to my bedroom so as to put clean sheets on my bed thus making it. At 11:00 I then road the bike. After doing so for twenty minutes, I had returned to my bedroom so as to fill my empty pill containers for the week. At 11:37 I then preceded to strap on my ankle weights, so as to work my legs. At 11:50 I then began to stretch. At 11:55 I then washed some dishes in the sink before wrapping up my stretching routine. At 12:00 I then had a bowl of soup while watching the news. Once I had brushed my teeth, I then called Maa. General Hospital Epilepsy Unit so as to answer some question, and to give them my insurance information. At 12:30 I then took a shower, thus getting ready to go the doctors. At 1:00 I then looked for pictures of me running to put in my book. The races I use to run pryer to having my stroke of course. At 1:30 my mother had taken me to Farmington Family Practice for my doctors appointment. Along the way I had stopped at the pharmacy to pick up some medication. Once at the doctors office the nurse took my weight, blood pressure, and pulse, I then met with doctor Emery. We soon left the doctors at 3:00 and arrived home at 3:20. I then called my grandmother. At 5:00 I then ate dinner. I then sat down to blog before calling it a day.

Making a puzzle today during memory strategy

My Wednesday morning at 6:30 a.m. by going out into the kitchen so as to some fruit while drinking my hot cocoa. I then had a banana sandwich with peanut butter. At 6:50 I then brushed my teeth and shaved before strapping on my ankel weights so as to work my legs. After working my legs I then took a shower. I then gathered my things so as to leave. Upon my arrival I had put my things in my locker then went to memory strategies group. Today Jessica had us made a puzzle. At 11:00 I had then gone to the conference room for Brain Injury Education Group. During group we spoke about Upcoming presentations. We then reviewed what we did last week. At 12:00 I then went to the dining area so as to eat my lunch. At 12:30 I then took a shower before going to support group at 1:00. At 2:00 I then grabbed my things and left for home. Upon my arrival home, I had gone to bed to rest. I then got up at 5:00 so as to eat dinner. I then returned to my room to blog.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SISTER BARBARA

My Tuesday morning began at 5:30 a.m. by getting out of bed so as to stretch. I then preceded to do my upper weight exercises. At 6:00 I then preceded to get ready for the day ahead. Once I had taken my shower I then went out into the kitchen so as to eat some fruit. I then had then had a bowl of hot cereal with toast. Once I had finished eating, I then brushed my teeth. I then grabbed my things and off to therapy I went. Upon my arrival, I had put my things into my locker. I then met with Laura today who was filling for Brad for my counseling session. I had worked on letting the people transporting me now that I am visually impaired and that I will need door to door to assist. I had a couple incidence where I had fallen so far. Be legally blind what would you expect. At 10:00 I then had my p.t. session with Sarah. I was first on the oliptycal for twenty minutes. I then did some balance exercises. first using the half ball. I then did some leg raises then used the thera band. At 11100 I then went to the craft room for expressive arts. Casey and Michelle had us making wind chimes. We continued choosing beads and supplies. At 12:00 I then took a shower before eating my lunch. At 12:30 I then had a support session with Deb. Today we mod podged the wooden blocks I had painted. At 1:00 During literature group Laura we continued to read. Laura then gave us questions to answer over the week. At 2:00 I then met with Tobie for my recreational therapy session. We then continued to look at pictures to put in my book. At 3:00 during creative writing with Laura, we first did a free write, we then were each given a short story, we then chose names from a bag, we then substituted the names in the story with the names we had chosen of Therapist at WestSide. I then arrived home at 5:15. I had first called my grandmother before eating dinner. I then got myself comfortable before typing my blog entry.

Looking up places to stay for my family with Deb, while I am at Mass General

My Monday morning began at 7:00 a.m. by getting up to stretch. I then took my shower, thus getting ready for the day ahead. I then went out into the kitchen so as to eat some fruit while drinking my hot cocoa. After doing so, I then had a bowl of hot cereal with a piece of toast. I then brushed my teeth before sitting down to rest. I had fallen to sleep while waiting for my ride. Once I had arrived at WestSide I had put my things into my locker. I then met Sarah in the gym for my p.t. session. While exercising, Sarah first had me twenty minutes on the new step. I then went into the parallel bars to do on leg stands. After doing so I then did some squats. To wrap up the hour, I had used a theroband to work my leg. At 12:00 I then went to the dining area for lunch. I then took a shower before meeting with Nurse Brenda. She took my blood pressure 122 over 84. We then spoke about my medication. At 1:00 during my rehab session with Deb, I had put mod podge on the wooden blocks I am making that speel out the camp on them. Each with a letter. We then looked up places to stay near Mass. General Hospital for my parents while I am down there as a patient having the test done to find out why I had the grand mol seizure. At 2:00 I then met with Piper for case management. I let Piper know that I would be out May 11-20 for the testing at Mass General. No showering while I am having this test because I will be connected to electroids. It will be worse then that e.e.g. I had done. This stroke I had has led up to a lot of testing I have never thought I would ever have done. At 3:45 I had arrived home and went strait to bed. I slept until 5:10 before getting up to eat dinner. At 6:15 I then called my grandmother before pulling up my blog.

A cribbage game or two with grandma

My Sunday morning began at 8:00 a.m. by watching mass on t.v. I then stretched and did my upper weight exercises. At 9:00 I then saved and then took my shower before going out into the kitchen so as to eat some fruit and then my breakfast. At 10:00 I then went to the Pierce House so as to visit my grandmother. My mother had taken me there on her way to church. While visiting my grandmother we had played three games of cribbage, of wich she had won two. Go Grandma. At 11:30 My mother had returned to pick me up to go home. She had given my grandmother and I communion before leaving. We had arrived home at 12:00 noon. I had eaten my lunch before laying down to rest. I had slept from 12:15-3:15. I then got up and spoke to a friend until 4:43. I then took a shower before eating dinner at 5:00. Once I had finished eating I then called my grandmother before pulling up my blog.

Opening up my birthday gift from my sister.

I began my Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. by going out into the kitchen so as to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit with my mother and sister. We then each had a dropped egg on toast. Once we had finished eating, I then returned to my bedroom so as to call my grandmother. After a brief conversation, I then brushed my teeth and shaved before stretching. At 10:00 I then opened my sisters birthday gift a littler early because she will not here next weekend. She had given me a new I pad key board case. A hard cover, very nice. Thank You Barbara. At 10:08 I then began to stretch. I then put some notes and phone numbers in my note pad. At 10:47 I then continued to stretch. After doing so, I then preceded with my weight workout. first upper body then my legs. At 11:30 I then lied down to rest. I had slept until 2:30 before getting up. I then had some fish chowder for lunch. At 2:50 I then took a shower, At 3:00 I then called my grandmother At 4:00 I then went out into the kitchen with my mother so as to sing happy birthday to my sister when she and father came in the house. I then lied down to rest after experiencing what felt like having an aura. I then ate dinner with my family before pulling up my blog.

Visit from my sister

My Friday morning began at 7:30 by getting up and going out into the kitchen so as to eat some fruit and drink my hot cocoa. I then toasted myself a muffin to go with my bowl of cereal. At 8:00 I then brushed my teeth and shaved before going back into the kitchen to start the dishwasher. At 8:25 I then did some cycling inside before calling my grandmother. At 8:51 I then did my upper weight exercises. At 9:00 I then changed the sheets on my bed. I then started a load of laundry. After doing so, I then folded some laundry in the dryer, then putting it away. At 9:20 I then began to stretch. At 9:35 I then began to stretch. At 9:35 I then took a shower. After doing so I then put a load of laundry in the dryer. I then put more laundry away. At 10:00 I then I then sat down to fill my empty pill containers for the week. My mother then called from work to let me know that she would be picking my up once she gets out of work to go to go up a birthday and a few other things I then continued to fill my pill containers before calling the pharmacy to place my order. I then called my neurologist so as to have my medication filled. At 10:24 I then emptied the dishwasher thus putting the dish's away. At 10:40 I then took a shower before sitting down to eat my lunch. At 11:40 I then folded some more laundry before sitting down to watch the news while eating lunch. At 1:03 I then left for to go shopping with my mother so as o pick up a card, medication and such. At 1:25 I then stopped at the Pierce House with my mother so as to visit my grandmother. We then arrived home at 2:00. Once I had filled out my sisters birthday card, I lied down to rest. I had slept until 4:50. I then went into the kitchen so as to talk to my sister and mother. We then had a bowl of homemade fish chowder. I then called it a day.