Attending a special event

My Wednesday morning began at 4:30 a.m. By getting up to stretch. After doing so, I then preceded to work my upper body. At 5:22 I then took my shower thus getting ready for the day ahead. At 6:00 I then went into the main camp so as to eat some fruit before having a bowl of cereal with some toast. I then went back into my camp so as to brush my teeth. As I was doing so United Wheelchair arrived at 6:30. I then grabbed my things and was on my way. I had arrived at WestSide at 9:00 a.m. Upon doing so, I had put my lunch and clothing into my locker before sitting down in the kitchen to do my homework for lecture group. I then read my book while waiting to go to go to memory strategies group at 10:00. During memory strategies Michelle had us playing head games. We had to try to guess a word that was pasted on each other's head by giving clues. At 11:00 during Brain Injury Education Group we had worked on my personal story to use during presentations. At 12:00 I had gone to the Dining area so as to eat my lunch. I then went back to the conference room for support group. At 2:00 I had taken a shower before pulling up my blog. At 3:00 I then participated in a special event at WestSide. Where crating a poem will be the highlight of the night. With my interest in that topic should be easy. 

Editing my book with Kasandra

My Tuesday morning began at 5:00 a.m. By getting out of bed so as to stretch. After doing so, I then jumped into the shower, thus continuing to get ready for my day. At 6:00 once I was ready I had gone into the main camp so as to eat some fruit and drink my cocoa. I then had and egg with toast. Once I had finished eating I returned to my camp so as to brush my teeth. At 6:40 I then filled my empty pill containers for the week ahead. At 6:50 I then sat down to wait for United Wheelchair to arrive. Upon its arrival at 7:15 I got in and off to therapy I went. Upon my arrival, I had put my things into my locker before sitting in the lobby to wait. In a quiet spot, if possible to find. At 9:15 I then met with Leor for counseling. Once we had finished talking, and I had everything of my mind, I then went to the gym for a little P.T. Dan first had me on the Nu Step for twenty minutes so as to tire my legs. He then put the gate belt on. Dan then had me outside walking on the uneven Turain. We then went back inside to work on foot placement exercises onto platform. At 11:00 I then went to the craft room for expressive arts. Today Michelle had us continuing to work on our project. At 12:00 I then went to the dining area so as to eat my lunch. I then took a shower going to the art room for Literature group Today Laura had us first answering questions to last weeks read before moving on to this weeks chapters. At 2:00 during my rec therapy session with Kasandra we had continued to edit my book. At 3:00 United then took me home. I had arrived camp at 4:30 thus going strait to bed. I had slept until 6:15 before being woken up. I then had eaten my dinner before pulling up my blog. 

Learning how to make pickled beats during canning group

My Monday morning began at 4:00 a.m. By getting out of bed so as to stretch. I then preceded to work my upper body. At 5:00 I then shaved before taking my shower. I then went into the main camp at so as to eat my fruit before eating my breakfast. At 6:30 I then went back into my camp so as to brush my teeth. I the sat to wait for United wheelchair to arriva. I had arrived at WestSide at for 8:50 a.m. I then put my things into my locker. I then stayed downstairs for canning group. Today we made pickled beats. I had washed the beats and boiled them before leaving the group at 10:00 so as to go the gym for my p.t. Session with Danielle. She first had me on the nu step for ten minutes. I then did mat exercises before working in the parallel bars. At 11:00 I then worked with Kasandra on my book editing. At 12:00 I had gone to the dining area so as to eat my lunch before taking a shower. At 1:00 I then played a game of cribbage with Casey during a rehab session. At 2:00 during cog skills group Janet had us playing scatagories. At 3:00 I then went to my locker so as to get my things. I then went to the conference room, so as to enter my blog entree for the day. 

Time for a trim

My Sunday morning began at 6:15 a.m. By getting up to stretch. I then preceded to do my upper weight exercises. Once my workout was complete, I then left camp for home at 7:00 a.m. With my mother. We had arrived home at 7:15. Once the car was unpacked, I had taken my shower. I then had some fruit and cocoa before eating a bowl cereal a toast. I then went into my bedroom so as to watch Sunday mass. After doing so, I then made my move in words with friends. At 9:30 My mother then took me to my grandmothers on her way to church. I had arrived there at 9:50 I had arrived at my grandmothers. We had visited a bit before engauging in a game of cribbage. After three games, my mother had arrived with our communion. At 11:50 my mother had dropped me off at the shop so that my father could give me a haircut. My mother and I then picked me up at 12:20. We then went home. Once we were home, I had eaten my lunch. At 1:22 we then left for camp. We had arrived home shortly. We had arrived at camp 1:38. I soon found myself in my camp sleeping until 4:51. I then pulled up my blog and began to type. 

A restful day

My Saturday morning began at 8:00 a.m. By getting out of bed so as to stretch. After doing so, I then preceded to work my upper body. Once I had finished doing my weight exercises, I then gave my grandmother a call before going into the main camp. Once inside, I had sat down to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. After doing so, I then began to watch a movie while eating French toast for breakfast. At 9:50 I then went back into my camp so as to brush my teeth. I was feeling a little tired, so I had lied down to rest at 10:00 and ended up sleeping until 2:00 before waking. Once my eyes were open and feet on the floor, I then began to put some clean laundry away. I then went into the main camp so as to have a sandwich for lunch. I then went back into to my camp so as to play words with friends. At 4:30 I then pulled up my blog and typed in today's entry. 

Editing my book, a challenge but so rewarding

My Friday morning began at 9:30 a.m. By going out into the kitchen so as to drink my hot cocao withhold eating some fruit. After doing so I then had a piece of toast with some jam to go along with my bowl of cereal. Once I had finished eating. I had finished eating at 10:00. I then began to pick up the kitchen. After doing so, I then started the dish washer. It is different being home where you can use a dishwasher, compare to being at camp where you are the dishwasher. At 10:10 I then returned to my bedroom so as to brush my teeth. After doing so, I had gone back into the kitchen so as to wash my water bottle. After doing so, I had then called my grandmother. We spoke briefly. During the summer months she ofteas wonders where we are. Either home or at camp. At 10:25  I then began to stretch.  As I was doing so a friend had called. We spoke until 11:30. I then began to edit my book. I beginning to enjoy the process more each day. Although it is tedious work, It had to be done. At 12:00 I then went into the kitchen so as to empty the dishwasher. Once the dish's were put away, I then made myself a sandwich. Once I had finished eating, I then lied down to rest at 12:53. My mother had come into my bedroom to wake at once she had arrived home from work. We then left for camp. We had arrived at camp at 2:45. Once the car was unloaded, my mother had come into my camp so as to help me make my bed. At 3:40 I then had taken a shower After doing so, A friend had called so as to chat. We did so until 4:30. I then made my move in words with friends, before pulling up my blog. 

Going home for the night

My Thursday morning began at 9:00 a.m. I had jumped out of bed so as to stretch and do my weight exercises. After doing so, I had gone into the main camp so as to drink my hot cocoa, eat some fruit, while ready the paper. I then had a bowl of cereal with a piece of toast. At 10:15 I then went back into my camp so as to brush my teeth, before grabbing my things. I then left for home. I had arrived home with my mother at 11:00 a.m. Once the car was unloaded which took thirty minutes I had taken a shower. I then had a bite to eat before brushing my teeth and laying down to rest. I had slept from 1:15-4:00. Once I was up, I had called my grandmother to see how her day had gone. I then pulled up my blog and began to type.

Editing my book

My Wednesday morning began at 4:30 a.m. By getting up and making my bed. I then began to stretch. After doing so, I had preceded to do my upper and lower weight exercises. At 5:15 I then shaved before taking my shower thus getting ready for the day ahead. I then went into the main camp so as to eat my breakfast. After doing so, I then went back into my camp at 5:46 to brush my teeth. I then sat down to wait to leave. At 7:15 United had picked me up to go to WestSide. Upon my arrival at 8:50, I had put my things into my locker. At 9:00 during gardening group, Tobie had us out in the garden watering and harvesting vegetables. At 10:00 John had me editing my book while sitting in creative pathways group. A group I would not normally be in. At 11:00 I then had Brain Injury Eucation Group. Today Michelle had us working on Lao clients story as we all gave our input. At 12:00 I had eaten my lunch before taking a shower. I then pulled up my blog before sitting in support group. I then went home at 2:00.

Working with the agility latter during p.t.

My Tuesday morning began at 4:30 a.m. By getting out of bed so as to stretch. After doing so, I then preceded to work my upper body with my weights. Once I had finished my workout, I then had shaved and taken my shower before going into the main camp at 5:30. Once inside, I then had a bowl of cereal with a piece of toast. Once I had finished eating I had returned to my camp so as to brush my teeth. At 7:10 Bruce had arrived to bring me to WestSide. I had arrived at 9:00 a.m. I had spoke to another client that is in the canning group with me and she said to wait two weeks before eating my pickles. At 9:15 I then met with Leeor for my counsining session. Once we had finished talking, I then went to the gym for my p.t. Session with Dan. I first had gone twenty minutes on the nu step. Dan then brought out the agility latter. Once it was spread out on the gym floor, Dan had me stepping side to side, backward and forward. In doing so, I was working on my balance. At 11:00 I then went to the craft room. During expressive arts Michelle had Working on a project in which we place a picture of our choice in the middle of. We then glued close pins on the sides. At 12:00 I had gone to the dining area so as to eat my lunch. After doing so, I had taken a shower before going to the conference room for literature group. Today Chris had us reviewing answers to chapters 18-19. We then read chapter 20 and then given questions to answer for next week. At 2:00 during recreational therapy, Tobie had gone over the things I need to work on I order to put a presentation together for the brain injury meeting that I will be presenting at. At 3:00 I then went to the computer room for creative writing group. We continued to work on our story's. At 4:00 I then went home. I had arrived home at 5:20 thus going strait to bed. I had slept until 6:48 before getting up. I then went into the main camp so as to eat dinner before going back to my camp to blog.

Canning pickles during canning group today

My Monday morning began at 5:00 a.m. By getting out of bed so as to stretch. After doing so, I then grabbed my weights so as to work my upper body. Once my workout was complete, I then shave before taking my shower. At 6:00 I then went into the main camp so as to drink my hot cocoa. I then had a bowl of cereal with a banana, along witch a piece of toast and peanutbutter. At 6:15, I then went back into my camp so as to brush my teeth. While waiting for my ride, I then began to work on my book. United soon arrived at 7:11 so as to bring me to WestSide. Upon on my arrival at 8:50 I had put my things into my locker. I then waited in the kitchen until 9:00 a.m. For Canning Group. Today's canning project was making pickles. Nancy first had us choosing a can or two. We then cut up cucumbers. After doing so we put the spices we wanted into the jars. We then stuffed the Dukes into the jars. Once the project was finished we had put them into the frig to be taken home at the end of the day. At 10:00 I then met Tobie in the gym. I first went ten minutes on the Nu Step. Tobie and I then went outside to do some running. Once the gate belt was strpped on we were set to go. We then went into the gym to stretch. At 11:00 during my rehab session with Joyce I had worked on my book. In doing so I had corrected the set up of the pages and spelling arras. At 12:00 I then had taken my shower before eating my lunch. I then met with Nurse Brenda. We spoke about talking to new doctor about what dosage of aspirin I should be taking 325mg or 81 mg. She then took my blood pressure. 124 over 90. At 1:00 I then edited my book with John during a rehab session. At 2:00 Sally had Tim and I play taboo as we answered questions in a word fining game. At 3:00 I then talked to Piper during a case management session. I then went into the conference room so as to type my blog entree. 

Watching the Olympics with my grandmother

My Sunday morning began at 7:30 a.m. By getting out of bed so as to stretch. After doing so, I then had taken my shower before going into the main camp so as to eat my breakfast. I then went out onto the deck at 9:00 with my sister so as to look at the lake. At 9:15 I then returned to my camp so as to brush my teeth before making a few moves with words with friends. At 10:12 I then went into Farmington with my sister so as to visit my grandmother. I had arrived at the Pierce House at 10:30. I had gone into my grandmothers room and she was watching the olympics. I then sat down with her to watch as well. At 11:55 my sister had arrived to pick me up. We had arrived back at camp at 12:10. I then went strait to bed. I had slept until 2:35. I then went into the main camp so as to eat some lunch. At 3:30 I then played a game of tock. I then went back to my camp so as to talk to a friend before pulling up my blog. 

A day of tock

My Saturday morning began at 9:00 a.m. By going into the main camp so as drink my hot cocoa. After doing so, I then had some eggs and toast. Once I had finish eating, I had returned to my camp so as to obrush my teeth. At 10:25 I then had called my grandmother. At 10:40 I then played a game of tock with Gary, Addi, and Aiden. Once we had finished the game, I had lied down to rest at 11:37. I had slept until 1:50 before getting up and. Sending out an email. At 2:00 I then played a game of tock. At 2:30 I then had a bite to eat for lunch before playing another game of tock. At 4:00 I had played a game of cribbage with my sister. At 4:45 I then had two hotdogs with some macaroni salad. I 5:00 I then went into my camp for the night to blog and call it a day.

Acids it with My sister

My Friday morning began at 8:00 a.m. By getting out of bed so as to shave. I then went into the main camp so as to drink some hot cocao while eating some fruit. After doing so, I then had a bowl of cereal with a piece of toast. Once I had finished eating, I then I had returned to my camp so as to brush my teeth. After doing so, I had spoke to my sister on the phone. I then had washed some dish's thus picking up the kitchen. At 8:50 I then went back out into my camp so as to make my bed. I then began to stretch. At 9:15 I then worked on my book fixing the titles in each chapter. At 9:35 my mother had arrived back at camp. We then went home. Once at home I had taken a shower, thus getting ready for the day ahead.  At 11:55 we then went back to camp. We had made a couple of stops along the way. We had arrived at camp at 12:30. I then ate my lunch. After doing so I had brushed my teeth before laying down. I had slept until 3:00 before getting up. By that time my sister had arrived with Addy. The three of us sat down to eat before playing a game of tock. I then went back to my camp so as to blog. 

Going home to spend the night

My Thursday morning began at 9:00 a.m. by getting and going into the main camp. Once inside, I had sat down to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. After doing so, I then had two pieces of toast with peanut butter and honey. Once I had finished eating, I had gone back out into my camp so as to brush my teeth and shave. At 9:55 my father had called from work. I then before to start stretching. After doing so at 10:25 I then began my weight workout. first my upper body then my legs. At 10:40 I had called my grandmother to see how her morning was going. At 10:45 I then had taken my shower, thus getting ready for the day ahead. At 11:15 I then sat down to fill my empty pill containers for the week ahead, I then packed a few things to take home with to spend the night. At 11:50 I then called my sister. We spoke for a while, before leaving to go home at 12:50. We had arrived home at 1:30. Once my mother and i had unloaded the car, I then sat down to eat my lunch. After doing so, I had brushed my teeth at 1:30 before laying down to rest. I had slept until 5:15 before waking. I then took a shower before eating dinner. I then called my grandmother. We spoke briefly, I then pulled up my blog at 6:20 and began to type of my day.

Picking Barrie's

My Wednesday morning began at 5:00 a.m. By getting out of bed so as to do my stretching. After thirty minutes I then grabbed my dumb bells and began to work my upper body. Once I had completed the routine, I then strapped on my ankle weights so as to work my ledges. Although the days become more and more discouraging, I still keep plugging away. Once I had completed my workout, I had taken my shower thus getting ready before going into the main camp so as to have some toast with with peanutbutter and honey. Once I had finished eating I had returned my camp so as to brush my teeth. At 6:40 I then sat to wait for my ride. United had arrived at 7:10. I then hopped for the long ride into WestSide. Upon my arrival for 9:00 a.m. I had put my things into my locker. Tobie then had gardening group outside picking blackberries. After doing so, as we were walking back inside, Tobie had asked me if I would like to present on Tuesday October 25th at a Brain Injury conference. I responded yes. I thought it would be a great chance to practice those communication skills I use to be so very good at. WestSide will be closed that day, so I will not be missing out on any of my therapy. At 10:00 during memory strategies group, Michelle had us playing head band. It is a great game for communication and working your memory. At 11:00 I had met with the Brain Injury Education group. Today Michelle had us working on a clean ts story, so as to present at a presentation. We then gave feedback after listening to the story being read. At 12:00 I then went to the dining area to eat my lunch. I then took a shower before going to support group. Once we had finished sharing, I then grabbed my things at 2:00 and left for camp. I had arrived at camp at 3:30. Upon doing so I had lied down to rest. I had slept until 5:40 before getting up. I then jumped in the shower to wake up before eating dinner. I then went back to my camp to blog. 

Working on a new story during creative wring

My Tuesday morning began at 5:30 a.m. By getting up so as to stretch. I then worked my upper body before taking my shower thus getting ready for the day ahead. I then went into the camp so as to eat a bowl of cereal with a piece of toas and my fruit. I then went back to my camp to brush my teeth before grabbing my things. Bruce had arrived at 7:15 to bring me to WestSide. I had arrived at 9:00 a.m. Upon doing so I had put my things into my locker before meeting with Leeor. Once I had finished talking to Leeor about things, I then went to the arts and crafts room for expressive arts. Today we cut out the cardboard and our pictures so as to start our project. At 12:00 I had taken a shower before eating my lunch. At 1:00 I then went to the craft room for literature group. Once we had answered our questions from last week we then read. Laura then gave us questions to answer. At 2:00 during rec therapy, Tobie had me make plans so as to fish every Sunday so as to use my fishing licence. We then spoke about taking another picture of the garden Wednesday to put in my book. We then spoke about taking a picture under the chapter friends. At 3:00 I then went to the computer lab for creative writing. Laura had us first do a ten minute free write before diving into our story. At 4:00 I then grabbed my things and went to camp. United had me at the doorstep at 5:30. I then sat down to blog of my day before eating. 

Working on my running today with Danielle

My Monday morning began at 5:00 a.m. By getting out of bed so as to stretch. After doing so, I then preceded with my upper weight exercises. At 5:35 I then shaved and took my shower while drinking my hot cocao. At 6:00 I then went into the main camp at 6:00 so as to eat some fruit before having a bowl of cereal with a piece of toast and jam.I then brushed my teeth before grabbing my things. United had arrived at 7:15. I had arrived at west side at 9:00 a.m. Upon doing so I had gone downstairs to the kitchen so as to put my things into my locker. I then stayed downstairs for canning group. Laura had told us about canning tomatoes. We then looked at canning jars. We then talked about making jams, pickles. We then spoke about water bath canning. We then spoke about canning spaghetti sauce. At 10:00 I had made my way to the gym to meet Danielle to work on running. Danielle first had me on the Nu Step for ten minutes. She then had me running in the hallway before going outside so as to try running in the parking lot. Danielle said I could start doing this myself at home, she did not really provide me with any help at all. At 11:00 I had worked on editing my book with Sarah. We had corrected the chapter titles and number. At 12:00 I had met with Nurse Brenda. She first took my blood pressure 130 over 84. We then spoke about my lates headaches and how it may have caused me to have and aura. I then showed Brenda my book. At 1:00I then worked on creative writing with Laura. I had completed my story Moon Struck from creative writing group. At 2:00 during cog skills group today Sarah had up playing the game worse case scenario. Answering questions as we moved along. At 3:00 I then went into the conference room to type my blog entree while waiting for my ride home. 

Playing cribbage with my grandmother

My Sunday morning began at 5:00 a.m. By getting out of bed so as to stretch. Once I had gone through my routine, I then began to do my weight exercises both upper and lower. At 6:00 I then pulled. Out my medication so as to fill my empty pill containers for the week ahead. At 6:45 my mother and I then left for home as my left for scarbourough so as to visit my sister. My mother and arrived home at 7:00 a.m. Once inside I had gone to my bedroom so as to order my script. At 7:09 I then took my shower before going into the kitchen so as to eat some fruit. After doing so, I then ate my breakfast. Once I had brushed my teeth I then sat down so as to watch Sunday mass on television. At 9:30 My mother and I had left the house. She had dropped me off at my grandmothers so that I could visit with her, while she was as  church. My grandmother and I had played three games of cribbage before my mother arrived with communion for the both of us. My mother had stayed to visit until it was time for my grandmother to eat. We then went to camp. We had arrived after making a couple of stops along the way at 12:40. I then went inside so as to eat my lunch before returning my camp at 1:00. I then burshed my teeth before laying down to rest. I had slept for two and one-half hours before getting up. I then filled out a survey on how my last doctors appointment went. At 4:30 I then called my grandmother to see how the rest of her day had gone, before pulling up my blog. 

A nice restful day at camp

MY Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. By getting out of bed so as to stretch. After doing I then preceded to work my upper body using my weights. At 9:40 I then had shaved before strapping on my ankle weights so as to work my legs. Once my workout was complete, I then went into the main camp so as to eat some fruit before having some scrambled eggs for breakfast with a piece of toast. At 10:40 I had gone into my camp so as to brush my teeth At 10:47 I was feeling a little tired so I had decided to lay down. I had slept from 10:47-2:10 before getting up. I then went into the main camp . I was still fool from breakfast so I decided to suck on a cold Popsicle. At 3:05 I then went back out into my camp with my mother so as to change my bed. It is a day bed witch makes it very difficult to make. You practically have to stand on your head to do so. At 3:06 I had then taken my shower before sitting down to talk to a friend, I then called my grandmother before pulling up my blog. 

Organizing some clothing

My Friday morning began at 9:00 a.m. By getting out of bed so as to shave. After doing so, I then had made my bed before going into the main camp so as to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. After doing so, at 9:30 I then toasted two pieces of bread so as to make myself a peanutbutter with honey and banana sandwich. Once I had finished eating at 10:10 I then picked up the kitchen thus washing the dish's before going back into t my camp. I then had brushed my teeth before calling my grandmother. At 10:40 I then did my upper body weight exercises. After doing so, I had stretched. At 11:20 I had taken my shower. After doing so, I had organized some clothing before laying down to rest. I had slept from 12:35-3:15 before getting up. I then put some clean laundry away before typing my daily blog entree.  

A Thursday luncheon with Joan and Jim

My Thursday Morming began at 7:30 a.m. By going into the main camp so as to eat some fruit while drinking my hot cocoa. I then had a bowl of cereal with a piece of toast with jam. At 8:03 I had returned to my camp so as to brush my teeth. I then made my bed. At 8:20 I then shaved before starting in with my stretching routine. At 8:55 I then grabbed my weights and began to work my upper body. At 9:30 I then began to answer my question to chapter seventeen of the book Marly and Me for literature group. At 9:50 I then had taken a shower before laying down to rest. I had slept from 10:00-12:30. I then got up and went into the main camp. I had visited with my parents, grandmother and Joan and Jim who are visiting from Florida. Once we had eaten we then visite until 2:00. Joan and Jim then brought my grandmother home. I then slipped into my bathing suit so as to go for a swim with my father. We swam for fifiteen minutes. I then went inside to take a shower and type my blog enter. 

I just saw legs

My Wednea morning began at 5:30 a.m. By getting up to stretch. After doing so, I then shaved and took my shower. At 6:15 I then went into the main camp so as to eat some fruit. I then had a banana sandwich. Once I had finished eating I had brushed my teeth before grabbing my things and out the door I went. Upon my arrival to WestSide I had gone down to the kitchen to put my things into my locker as I was sitting there Casey walked in and replied, "Troy you scared me, I just saw legs." I then met with gardening group. Today Pryadashi had us picking vegetables in the garden. We then did some planting before going inside to sort the farm share. At 10:00 I then went to the conference room for memory strategies group. Today Michelle reviewed the five tips to recharging your memory cell worksheet. At  11:00 during Brain Injury Education group we had worked on personal stories.  At 12:00 I had taken a shower before eating my lunch. At 1:00 I had gone to the conference room for support group. Once We had finished sharing I had left for home. I had arrived at camp at 3:30,Thus going strait to bed. I had slept until 6:00 before eating dinner. I then returned to my camp so as to blog before calling it a day. 

Working on skipping with Kasandra during recreational therapy

My Tuesdsay morning began at 4:30 a.m. By getting up to stretch. At 5:00 I then preceded with my upper body workout. After doing so, I had strapped on my ankle weights and worked my legs. At 5:20 I then shaved before taking my shower thus drinking my hot cocao in between doing things. At 6:00 I then went into the main camp so as to eat some fruit. I then had some cereal and toast. I then returned to my camp so as to brush my teeth. Just in time, Bruce had arrived at 7:08 to take me to WestSide. Upon my arrival at 9:00 a.m. I had just enough time to put my things into my locker before meeting with Leeore.  We spoke about many things that were on my mind. At 10:00 I had met Dan in the gym for p.t. Session. Dan first had me twenty  minutes on the Nu Step. After going .97 miles we had gone outside to walk on the grassy uneven terrain. We then went back into the gym to do step ups on plat form so as to work on shifting my weight. At 11:00 I then went to the art room for expressive arts. Today Michelle had us chose a new project to work on. We had chose a decorative picture frame. At 12:00 I then went to the dining area so as to eat my lunch before taking my shower. At 1:00 I then went back to the craft room for literature group. Today Laura had us reading chapter 17. She then gave us questions to answer over the week. At 2:00 Kasandra filled in for my rec therapy session. I had showed her book and blog before she helped me print off a picture for next weeks expressive arts project. She then showed me how to skip. This was very difficult to do, but is something to work on so as to improve and strengthen my ankle. At 3:00 I then went to the computer room for creative writing group. Laura first had us do a ten minute free write, I then showed them my picture on face book of my grandmothers birthday. We then did some mad labs with Laura. At 4:00 Dan took me to camp. I did not arrive until 5:30, thus going strait to my camp so as to blog. Few what a day! 

Happy Birthday grandma

My Monday morning began at 8:00 a.m. By going into the camp so as to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. After doing so, I then had breakfast. Once I had finished eating, I had gone back into my camp so as to brush my teeth and shower thus getting ready for the day ahead. At 10:15 I had gone home with my father. While there I then went to my grandmothers with my sister. We had made a stop at rite aid so that my sister could pick up a birthday card for my grandmother. At 12:00 my sister and I then went to the Pierce house for my grandmothers birthday. We all enjoied a lobster roll, French fries, and a piece of blueberry pie. After the celebration we all went outside with a balloon to let it float into the air. At 1:20 I then went to camp with my sister. Upon arrival at 1:40 I then found myself in bed resting at 1:45. I had slept until 5:00 before getting up to enter my blog.  

A visit with my Aunt Joan

My Sunday morning began at 5:30 a.m. By getting out of bed so as to stretch. I then did my upper body weight exercises. At 6:15 I had then shaved before going into the main camp so as to eat some fruit and drink my hot cocoa. After doing so, I had two eggs and. Some toast. I then had brushed my teeth before leaving for home at 7:10. I had arrived home at 7:35. Upon doing so, I had brought my things inside. At 8:00 I had gone strait to my bedroom to watch Sunday Mass. On television. At 9:00 I then took my shower thus getting ready to visit my grandmother. While visiting we had watched some of the Olympics coverage. While doing so, my auntJoan arrived. We then continued visiting while waiting for my mother to arrive afterMass. My mother had arrived at at 11:05. Once she had given my grandmother and I communion we then sat down to visit. My mother and I had then left home. Upon our arrival I had eaten some lunch At 2:20 I then brushed my teeth before leaving for camp with my mother. Upon arrival at 3:22 I had unpacked some things before laying down to rest at 3:30. I had slept until 4:50. I then pulled up my blog and began to type of my day. 

Working my chapter about my grandmother and how she taught me how to play cribbage

My Saturday morning began at 9:00 a.m. By getting so as to make my bed. After doing so, I then shaved before going into the main camp so as to eat my fruit while drinking my hot cocao. At 9:45 I then began to stretch. After doing so, I had returned to my camp so as to do my upper weight exercises. I then brushed my teeth before changing the sheets on my bed. At 11:25 I had taken my shower before laying down to rest. I had slept from 11:50-1:50 before going into the main camp so as to get a bite to eat. I then returned to my camp so as to work on my writing. At 2:27 I then called my grandmother. We spoke breafly, I then returned to my writing. I did so until 3:00. I then played words with friends before pulling up my blog at 4:30. I then called it a day. 

Hot Hot Day

My Friday morning began at 8:30 a.m. By going into the main camp so as to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. After doing so, I then toasted a piece of bread to go with my bowl of cereal. Once I had finished eating, I then returned to my camp so as to brush my teeth before going back into the main camp so as to pick up the kitchen. At 9:23 I then called my grandmother to see how her morning was going. Once off the phone, I then began to stretch. At 9:45 I had worked my upper body before fixing my medicine cabinet in my bathroom. Once that was organized, I then filled my empty pill containers for the week ahead. At 10:50 I then answered this weeks questions to chapter we had read in the book Marley and Me. At 10:53 I had spoke to my father on the phone before making myself some lunch. Once I had eaten, I then watche the news before returning to my camp so as to brush my teeth before laying down rest at 12:30. I had slept until 1:00 before be woken to a phone call. I took a shower before laying back down to rest. I then had slept from 1:15-3:15 before getting up. I then spoke to a friend before pulling up my blog. 

Picking up my new glasses at Dr. Beals

My Thrusday miorning began at 6:00 a.m. By getting up so as to stretch. I then preceded to do my upper body workout. At 6:45 I then shaved before taking my shower thus getting ready for the day ahead. At 7:10 I then went into the main camp so as to eat some fruit while drinking my hot cocoa. I then had a banana sandwich with peanutbutter for breakfast. At 7:40 I then wiped some dish's that had been washed and put them away. I then went back into my camp at 7:48 so as to brush my teeth before leaving for home with my mother. Upon arrival I had gathered some clothin g to bring to camp and put it in the car. We then left for Lewiston so as to pick up my new glasses at Dr. Beals. 11:15 we had arrived at Dr. Beats. I had gone in so as to try on my new glasses and then have my other pair adjusted. At 11:50 we had stopped at office max so that I could pick up a flash drive, so as to save my writing on. At 12:10 we had left office max and went to get a bite to eat. At 1:15 we were then on our way home. We had arrived home at 2:30. Once we were inside the camp, I had called my grandmother. I then spoke to my gather before pulling up my blog. 

Harvesting vegetables from the garden

My Wednesday morning began at 5:00 a.m. By getting out of bed to stretch. After going through the the routine, I then grabbed my dumb bells and went through my weight exercises. At 5:33 I then shaved before taking my shower. At 6:15 I then went into the main camp so as to eat my fruit before having a bowl of cereal with a piece of toast. I then went back into my camp so as to brush my teeth and to get my knapsack. I then waited for my ride. I had left camp at 7:15 thus getting me to WestSide for 9:00 a.m. Once I had my lunch and clothing into my locker, I then went out to the garden with Tobie and the rest of gardening group. We had picked some lettuce, zuccinni, and some other Veges to put in our farm share during lunch for clients to take home with them. We then fried up the zuccinni and some Kale for clients to eat. At 10:00 I then worked with Carol in memory strategies group.  Today we played memory games on the aarp website. At 11:00 I then joined Brain Injury Educaton group in the conference room. Today we played head games with Laura. At 12:00 I then went to the kitchen so as to eat my lunch before taking my shower. At 1:00 I then joined support group in the conference room. Once we had checked and told others how our week had gone, I then left for camp at 2:00. I then had arrived at camp by 3:30. I had called my grandmother before going out to my camp to blog of my day. 

Writing the next paragraph in creative writing

My Tuesday morning began at 5:00 a.m. By getting out of bed so as to stretch. I then preceded to work my arms At 5:40 I had then shaved before taking my shower. At 6:00 I then went into the main camp so as to eat some fruit before having some peanutbutter on toast. At 6:40 I then went back into my camp so as to brush my teeth. I then rested for while waiting for United Wheelchair to arrive. I had arrived at WestSide at 9:00 a.m. Once I had my lunch and clothing in my locker I then Leeor for my counseling session. We spoke about my frustrations. He then asked me to log of the things that frustrate me over the week. At 10:00 I then met Danielle in the gym to do some exercise.She first had me do eight minutes on the Nustep. She then strapped a gate belt on me and we went out into the parking lot to do some jogging. I have to say I am getting my kick back. After making a few trots, we then went back into the gym to to some strait legs raises laying down and standing up. At 11:00 I then went to the arts and crafts room for expressive arts. Today Michelle had us finish up our project before looking in magazines for our next project. We will be making a key holder starting next week. At 12:00 I then went to the kitchen so as to eat my lunch before taking a shower. I then went to the craft room for Literature group. We had spent time reading a chapter before Laura gave us questions to answer. I then had rec Therapy with Tobie. We then went over the email Tobie sent me. I then called inland fishery to get my fishing licence. At 3:00 during writing group Laura first had us ten minute free write before Laura had us write another paragraph in our next story. Dan then took me to camp. 

Talking about nutrician with John

 My Monday morning began at 5:00 a.m. By getting up to stretch. After doing so I then preceded to do my weights exercises. At 5:33 I then shaved and showered thus getting ready for the day ahead. At 6:00 I then went into the camp so as to have a bowl of cereal with some fruit. I then went back into my camp so as to brush my teet. I then fell back to sleep while waiting for my ride. I had arrived at WestSide at 10:00 I had done some running in the parking lot once Danielle strapped on the gate belt. It was not the best, but I am getting there We then went back inside the gym so as to do some leg exercises. Next we she told me to bring my real running shoes. At 11:00 during my rehab session with Sarah, She and I worked on making corrections to my book. She then gave me some ideas on how to publish my book. Putting it on a flashe drive before taking it to staples. At 12:00 I then ate my lunch before taking a shower. At 12:30 I then met with nurse Brenda. She had taken my blood pressure 120 over 90. She and I then looked at my book. At 1:00 during my rehab session with John we spoke about buying organic blueberries, pealing apples before eating them, Eggs improve memory, We then spoke about more brain foodsAt 2:00 during cog skills group we answered questions to junior trivia. I then met with Piper for case management going over advanced directives. I then went down to the dining area so as to type my daily blog entry before going to camp.