A tripped to the dentist before going home for the long holiday weekend

My Thursday morning began at 5:30 a.m. by making my bed. At 6:00 I then went into my kitchen so as to fix myself some breakfast. After a piece of toast, a bowl of cereal, and some fruit, I then brushed my teeth and shaved at 6:20. At 6:30 I then washed my dishes and picked up my kitchen. I then started in with my stretches that I have been doing since having my last stroke. At 6:50 I then worked my upper body before starting in with my back stretches. At 7:15 I had taken my laundry to the laundry room and started a load of laundry. I then went to the gym so as to cycle for twenty minutes. At 7:40 I then held a ten calf stretch, before using the chest press. I had returned to my apartment at 7:50. I then went back to the laundry room so as to put my laundry in the dryer. I then returned to my apartment to put ice and heat on my back. At 9:05 I had called the kitchen at Schooner Estates to let then know that I was leaving today for the weekend and to cancel my meals. At 10:15 my mother had arrived. She had helped bring my things to the car. At 10:25 we were then on our way to the dentist. We had arrived there at 11:00. We then won inside the office to have our teeth cleaned. AT 12:37 We were on our way home. We had stopped along the way at Hanaford at 1:00 so as to pick up a few things. We then left the store at 1:25. We had arrived home at 1:45. Once the car was unpacked, I then began to start packing for Pine Tree Camp, for next week. At 2:10 I then had eaten lunch before laying down to rest. I had slept from 2:30-5:30 before waking. I then talked with my mother in my bedroom until 6:15. I then took a shower so as to get comfortable for the night. At 6:42 I then sat down to eat dinner with my parents. At 7;30 I then had a snack before brushing my teeth. I then pulled up my blog and typed of my day.

Trying to enjoy some music

My Wednesday morning began at 6:00 a.m. by making my bed. After doing so, I then began to do my stretches that have been helping each morning since having my last stroke. I then worked my upper body before turning to my back exercises at 6:15. At 6:28 I then shaved before fixing myself some breakfast. Once I had finished eating my bowl of cereal, fruit, and piece of toast, I then picked my kitchen up. At 6:55 I then brushed my teeth before taking my shower. Once I was ready fro the day ahead, I had put a heat pack on my back for ten minutes followed by and ice pack for ten minutes. I then put in my eye and nose drops, before using my inhaler. I then went outside to catch my ride. Upon my arrival to WestSide I had made my way to Nancy’s office for visually impaired group. Today we talked about online shopping. What you do is you place your order in the store of your choosing, and they gather the items you purchase online and they put it in locker for you. You then go there to pick it up. At 10:00 during my rehab session with carina we had written out direction on how to put pictures in my blog. At 11:00 I then went to Priyadarshi’s office for mindfulness group. Today I focused on my breathing slowly through my nose and exhaling a little faster through my mouth. At 12:00 during my case management session with Steven we spoke about how things are going with the devision of the blind. At 12:30 I then left to go back to Schooner Estates. Upon my arrival back to my apartment, I had gone strait to the dining area to eat my lunch. At 1:00 I then returned to my apartment so as to take a shower and get ready to go to a doctors appointment. I then went down stairs to have Nancy from Schooner transportation bring me to my chiropractic appointment. Upon my arrival at 2:20 I sat in the doctors office waiting to be seen. At 3:00 Dr. McLean to me in. Once he had made a couple of adjustments, I was on my way. Nancy then took me back to Schooner Estates. I had arrived at 3:22. I hen rested briefly before receiving a call from a friend. We spoke briefly. I then made myself a salad to eat. Once I had finished eating, I had brushed my teeth. Gezel then came up to get me to take me to the Auburn Community Band on the front lawn of schooner. As they were warming up getting ready to play, the noise was already getting to me, so I then went back to my apartment so as to finish my blog.

Calling my new doctor at L/A internal medicine with Sally

My Tuesday morning began at 5:00 a.m. by making my bed. At 5:08 I then began to do my stretches that I have been doing since having my last stroke. At 5:24 I then grabbed my weights and began to do my weight exercises. At 5:28 I then began to do my back exercises. Once I had finished my exercises in my apartment, I then made my way to the fitness room so as to to cycle for twenty minutes. After doing so, I then stretch my calves on the incline board. At 6:15 I then used the chest press before grabbing the ten pound bar. At 6:25 I then returned to my apartment to eat some fruit before fixing myself a bowl of cereal with a piece of toast. Once I had finished eating, I brushed my teeth. At 6:52 I then washed my dishes and picked up my kitchen before shaving. I then took my shower continuing to get ready for my day. At 7:40 I then put an heat pack and then ice pack on my back. At 8:00 I then grabbed my knapsack and went to the lobby to wait. United Wheelchair had arrived at 8:15. I had arrived at WestSide Neuro rehab at 8:15. I had sat quietly in the lobby waiting for my first appointment. I had gone into Priyadarshi’s office at 9:15. Today we spoke about my involvement in the community. Getting evolved in groups or activity’s in my community. First thing that came to mind was the knights of Columbus. I used be involved with this organization when I lived in Farmington. We then looked up Catholic Churches in Auburn to see if they have an active knights of Columbus. At 10:00 during Pine Tree Planing Group with Tobie today, we cut tops off plastic soda bottles, so as to be used in a craft activity. We then made photo albums to be used on a scavenger hunt. The photo albums will be at the tree house. A destination the scavenger hunt will lead you to. At 11:00 I then went to the nurses station for my nursing session with Sally. Sally first took my blood pressure. 108 over 62. I then called to get the pharmacy to order a script at the auburn pharmacy that I have not ordered yet. Sally then called my new primary care doctor at L/A Internal Medicine, so as to have the notes from my first appointment with them faxed over to WestSide. We then went through my medications with Sally so as to update them and what time they are taken. We then spoke about Pine Tree Camp and the time spent there and if I wanted Leave Wednesday night instead of of Thursday morning, I could leave at 6:00 p.m. with Brenda on the second day. At 12:00 I then WestSide. Upon my arrival back to Schooner Estates at 12:10 I had brought my knapsack to my apartment before going to the village green to eat. Once I had finished doing so, I had returned to my apartment at 12:56. Once I had brushed my teeth, I then lied down to rest. Before doing so Sue and Jen two of the cleaning lady’s came in to change the sheets on my bed. I then lied down and slept from 1:08-4:15. I then went to the lobby to let mark know about the upcoming fire drill testing that they are having in all of the apartments. We have to be in them so as to see if things work. I let him know that I can not with all the noise and flashing lights, it would sure enough put me into a seizure. He said that he is aware of that and that they would have someone else in my apartment to do the testing for me. At 4:30 I then made myself a salad. Once I had finished eating it, I then washed my dishes and picked up. At 5:00 I then took my shower before talking to my mother. At 5:40 I then pulled up my blog and began to type of my day.

Creating steps on how to post pictures on my blog with Carina

My Monday morning began at 5:00 a.m. by getting up and making my bed. At 5:10 I then had made myself a cup of hot chocolate before starting my stretching that I have been doing since having my last stroke. I then preceded by doing my weight exercises so as to work my upper body. At 5:33 I then began to do my back stretches. Once I had completed my workout, I then said good-bye to my father who went on his way home. At 5:40 I then shaved before taking my shower. At 6:20 I then had a bowl of cereal with a piece of toast, along with some fruit. At 6:30 I then picked up the kitchen washing my dishes. At 6:38 I then brushed my teeth. After doing so, I then put in my eye and nose drops before taking in some air. At 7:00 My father took me to Shaw’s to pick up a few things. We had returned back to apartment at 7:35. I then said good-bye to my father before putting heat and ice on my back. At 8:20 I then went down to the lobby. Cheryl was there waiting for me from United Wheelchair to bring me to WestSide. Upon my arrival at 8:35 I had gone to the client lounge to sit and wait. At 9:00 I then went the conference room for news letter group. Today Dan had us sharing articles that we had written. We then came up with a words so as to creat a work search. At 10:00 I then had a rehab session with Carina. She had helped me creat steps on how to post photos on my blog. At 11:00 Dan helped us in genealogy group. Today we focused on one individuals ancestors. At 12:00 I then went to the lobby so as to meet the United Wheelchair driver who would be taking me back to Schooner Estates. I had arrived at 12:15. Once I had my knapsack in my apartment, I then went to the village green to eat my lunch. At 1:10 I was soon back at in apartment. Once I had brushed my teeth, I then lied down to rest. I had slept from 1:15-3:15 before waking. Once I had taken a shower, I then made a salad to eat for my dinner. AT 4:30 my parents had called. We spoke for twenty minutes, I then sat down to eat my salad. Once I had finished eating, I had picked up my kitchen. I then brought my laundry to the laundry room so as to start a wash. I then returned to my apartment at 6:00 so as to type of my day.

Eight Years Later

Spending the day with my father

My Sunday morning began at 8:00 a.m. by fixing myself a bowl of cereal to go along with my English English muffin and fruit. Once I had finished eating, I then brushed my teeth before washing my dishes and picking up my kitchen. At 8:51 I then began to do my back stretches. Once I had finished my stretches that I have been doing since having my las stroke, I then worked my upper body. At 9:30 I then shaved before taking my shower. At 9:45 I then put in my eye and nose drops before using my inhaler. At 9:50 I then used some heat and ice on my back ten minutes each. At 10:20 I then brought my laundry to the laundry room so as to start a wash. At 10:40 my father had arrived. Once I had my grocery list organized, at 10:55 we left for hanaford. We had arrived at 11:06. Once I had my grocery shopping done, I then went to the pharmacy so as to pick up my medication. At 12:06 we had left hanaford. Upon our back to Schooner Estates, I put my grocery’s away once they were in my apartment. At 12:52 we then went back to the new walking trails down to the street from where I live. We had walked from 12:54-1:30 before getting back to my father truck. We then went out to eat lunch at Ruby Tuesdays. We had arrived at the restaurant at 1:30. Once we place our order, we waited for our meal. Once we had finished eating, we had left the restaurant at 2:30. Upon my arrival to Schooner, I had tended to my laundry. Once it was put away, I had spoke to my mother on the phone. I then brushed my teeth before laying down to rest. I had slept from 3:12-5:15. I then took a shower before pulling up my blog and typing of my day.

Making plans for tomorrow with my father.

My Saturday morning began at 5:30 a.m. by making my bed. After doing so, I then made myself a cup of hot cocoa to drink while I made myself an eggcup with a toasted english muffin. Once I had finished eating, at 6:05 I then washed my dishes and picked up the  kitchen. At 6:10 I then brushed my teeth and shaved before sitting down at 6:30 so as to fill my empty pill containers. I then called the pharmacy so as to fill a script. At 7:00 I was reeling a little tired, so I lied down to rest. I had slept from 7:00-9:50 before waking. Once I had made my bed, at 9:57 I then began to do the stretches that I have been doing since having my last stoke. At 10:15 I then grabbed my weights and began to do my weight exercises. At 10:20 I then started in with my back stretches. At 10:37 I then made my way to the gym down the hallway from my apartment. I first cycled for twenty minutes before using the incline board so as to stretch my calves.At 11:08 I then used the chest press so as to work my upper body some more. After three sets of twenty, I then grabbed the ten pound bar and did various exercises with it. At 11:11 I had returned to my apartment. Once I had eaten a protein bar to hold me over before going to lunch, I then then brushed my teeth and took a shower. AT 11:35 I then put in my eye and nose drops. Once I used my inhaler I had watched part of a movie before going to the village green to eat lunch. I had returned to my apartment at 1:04, I had brushed my teeth before laying down to rest. I had slept from 1:15-3:50. I then watched Sunday Mass online. At 4:30 I then took a shower before putting a heat pack and ice pack on my back, ten minutes each. I then spoke to my father about our plans for the weekend. He will be coming down tomorrow to spend the night. Once off the phone, I called to cancel my meal for tomorrow. He had let me know to eat a good breakfast and we will go out for a late lunch or early dinner. He also mentions not to exercises to much, so that I have enough energy to go walking on the trails down the road from Schooner Estates owned and maintained by the Y M C A of Lewiston/Auburn. At 5:40 I then had eaten a salad before washing my dishes. At 6:10, I then pulled up my blog and began to type of my day.

Walking in a wooded area down the street with Jorden

My Friday morning began at 5:00 a.m. by making my bed. After doing so, I then began to do the stretches that I have been doing since having my last stroke. At 5:21 I then began to do my weight exercises, thus working my upper body. At 5:27 I began to do my back stretches, which also include leg exercises using ankle weights. At 5:45 I then made my way to the fitness room so as to cycle for twenty minutes. After doing so, I then held a calf stretch for five minutes. At 6:15 I then used the chest press before grabbing the ten pound to do various amount of exercises. At 6:20 I then returned to my apartment so as to fix myself a bowl of cereal and a toasted english muffin. Once I had finished eating, I then washed my dishes and picked up my kitchen. At 6:45 I then shaved before taking a shower. At. 7:00 I then put in my eye and nose drops in before taking in some air. At 8:00 Jorden arrived for my orientation and mobility session. We had gone walking out in the community learning the best way to get to a certain destination down the street from where I live, crossing the road and using my best judgement by looking and listening. It was a wooded area maintained by the Y M C A of Lewiston Auburn with trails to walk on, picnic tables, and benches to sit on along your walk. At 9:00 we had returned to Schooner Estates. Jorden had come into my apartment so that I could look at my day planner so that we could schedule our next appointment. At 9:10 I then emailed Tim My case manager for the devision of the blind, so as to let him know how todays lesion went and what we did. At 9:20 I then face timed a friend. We talked for twenty minutes. I then listened to my audio book until until 10:00. Before resting for thirty minutes. I then watched a movie from 10:30-12:00. I then watched the news briefly before going to the village green so that I could eat my lunch. Once I had finished eating, I ten returned to my apartment at 12:50. Once I had brushed my teeth my mother mother had called. We spoke for a while, I then lied down to rest. I had slept from 1:15-4:15 before waking. Once I had taken a s shower, I then made myself a salad before sitting down to eat. Once the kitchen was picked up, and my dishes were washed and put away, my father had called. We spoke about the plans for the weekend. He be here at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. I then pulled up my blog and began typing of my day.

Checking out vegetables from the garden at West Side with Nancy downstairs in the kitchen.

My Thursday morning began at 4:30 a.m. by making my bed. I then preceded to do my stretches that I have been doing each morning since having my last stroke. At 4:54 i then grabbed my weights and began to work my upper body by doing my weight exercises. At 5:00 I the started in with my back stretches. I then strapped my ankle weights on and began to do some leg exercises. At 5:18 I then made my way to the fitness room down the hallway from my apartment. Once in side, I first cycled for twenty minutes. At 5:45 I then took on the incline board so as to stretch my calves. At 6:50 I then grabbed the ten pound bar and did some more upper work. Once I had done three sets of twenty with chest press, I then returned to my apartment at 5:55. Once I had toasted myself an english muffin and fixed myself a bowl of cereal with fruit, I then sat down to eat. At 6:20 I then brushed my teeth and shaved. At 6:40 I then washed my dishes and picked up the kitchen before taking a shower. Once I was ready for the day ahead, at 7:15 I then put in my eye and nose drops before using my inhaler. At 7:17 I then put heat and ice packs on my back ten minutes each. At 7:40 I then put my wash in the dryer. Once the lady’s from the cleaning staff saw me in the laundry room and let me know that she would fold my laundry and take it to my apartment. I could not thank her enough. At 8:10 as I was walking by Marks office I had asked him where and what time the outing was tonight. I then went outside to meet my United Wheelchair driver who would be taking me to WestSide. Upon my arrival to WestSide for 9:00 a.m. during Success Group, Patti and I went to Goodwill. I was the only client in the group today so I took my time looking around. Once we returned to WestSide we spoke about getting a library card next week. I just have to bring in a piece of mail stating my residence. At 10:00 During Healthy Brains in the conference room to play Mind Your Marbles with Patty and Brenda. At 11:00 I then went to Nancy’s office for Visually Impaired Group Nancy took me the Dining area where they had vegetables from the garden that she let me know about. I then chose a summer squash and cucumber cutting them up and putting them in a baggy to take back to Schooner Estates to put in my Salads. We then went back to her office to play the card game blink. At 12:00 I then went to the Lobby so as to meet Annie from United Wheelchair who would be taking me back to Schooner Estates. Upon my arrival, I had brought my knapsack to my apartment before going to the village green to eat my lunch. Once I had finished eating, I then returned to my apartment at 12:53. Once I had brushed my teeth, I then put my laundry away that was folded up and put on my bed done by one of the members of the cleaning staff. At 1:04 I then lied down to rest and slept until 4:00. I then got and and went down to the first floor to find out where everyone was meeting for the Italian sandwich outing. It was outside from the village green. I had sat a picnic table With Gezell and her husband and another resident and her daughter. Once I had finished eating at 6:10 I then returned to my apartment. Once I had taken a shower, I then pulled up my blog and began to type of my day.

Talking about having an O.T. Assessment with Nancy.

My Wednesday morning began at 5:00 a.m. Once I had made my bed, I then began to do the stretches that have been helping me each morning since having my last strok. At 5:23 I then began to do my back stretches. Once had worked my upper body I then made my way to the fitness room down the hallway. At 5:50 I then began to cycle and did so for twenty minutes. At 6:10 I then held a calf stretch for five minutes before grabbing the ten pound bar to do some weight exercises. Once I had used the chest press, I then returned to my apartment to have a bowl of cereal with half english muffin and some fruit. Once my kitchen was picked up and my dishes were washed, I then brushed my teeth and shaved. At 6:53 I then took my shower continuing to get ready for the day ahead. At 7:50 my father had called. We spoke briefly, I then put heat and ice on my back. I then grabbed my knapsack and went to the lobby so as to catch my ride. Upon my arrival to WestSide Neurorehabilitation for 9:00 I had gone to Nancy’s office for visually impaired group. Today she and I spoke about having an Occupational Therapy Assessment and coming up with some goals to work on. something I was yet to have since moving out on my own. We spoke about how to use my stove and oven top in my apartment. Also spoke about contacting Tim to ask about receiving vision rehab services. At 10:00 I saw Priyadarshi for my rehab session in place of Jamie who is no longer working for WestSide. Today we walked around The back side of WestSide making a loop. When we returned we looked over my doctors summary from appointment yesterday. I then took a quick break before returning to Priyadarshi’s office for mindfulness and meditation. Today we focused on the headache that I was having and how to decrease the pain through medication and breathing. At 12:00 during my case management session with Steven, I had signed release forms giving WestSide permission to speak to my parents, sister, and doctors. We then spoke about getting in touch with Tim so that I can start relieving vision rehab services. At 12:15 I then went to the lobby so as to meet the United Wheelchair driver who would be taking me back to Schooner Estates. Upon my arrival I had gone strait to the village green to eat my lunch. I then went back to my apartment at 1:10. Once I had brushed my teeth, I then lied down to rest. I had slept from 1:24-4:30. I then walked around schooner before going back to my apartment so as to pull up my blog and type of my day.

Meeting with my new primary care doctor for the first time

My Tuesday morning began at 5:00 a.m. by making my bed. After doing so, I then began to do my stretches that have been helping each morning since having my last stroke. At 5:24 I then began to work my upper body by doing my weight exercises. At 5:30 I ended my workout in my apartment by doing my back stretches. At 5:40 I then made my way to the gym down the hallway from me. Upon arrival I began to do my twenty minute cycling. At 6:10 I then used the incline board so as to stretch my calves. I then used the chest press. After doing two sets of twenty, I then returned to my apartment at 6:15 so as to make myself some breakfast. At 6:25 I then sat down to eat my bowl of cereal with english muffin. Once the kitchen was a picked up, I then brushed my teeth and shaved before taking a shower. At 7:20 I then filled my empty pill containers. I then gabbed my knapsack and went to the lobby so as to meet United Wheelchair. Buzzy had me at WestSide at 8:35. I had sat in the lobby until 9:00 a.m. I then met with Priyadarshi for my counseling session. Once we had finished talking about the weeks events and problems, at 10:00 I then had plan for Pine Tree Camp Group With Tobie in place of my Recreational Therapy time. We spent this time coming up with ideas on what we would like to do at pine tree camp. From games to crafts. I found out that I would be sleeping in cabin three the staff cabin with one other from WestSide who was in my planning group today. At 11:00 I then went to the nurses station so as to meet with Nurse Sally. We fist started by me emailing Sally my seizure documentation so that she could print it off so that I could give it to my neurologist when I see her. We then went over my medication sheet, so as to prepare for my first appointment today with Doctor Hatfield My new Primary Care Doctor. At 12:00 I then went into the lobby so as to meet the United Wheelchair driver who would be taking me back to Schooner Estates. I had arrived at 12:10. Upon doing so, I had gone strait to the village green so as to eat my lunch. At 1:00 I then returned back to my apartment after signing up for and event going on tomorrow night. I then took a shower before brushing my teeth aT 1:15 I then lied down to rest. I had slept until 3:00. I then went down to the lobby so as to catch my ride with Schooner Estates to my appointment to Dr. Hatfield my new PCP. Upon my arrival The nurse took me in a took my blood pressure. 92 over 70. We then went over my medication that I am currently on. I then met with the doctor. We talked about getting a flue shot at my pharmacy. HE Then gave me a exam. I had arrived back to Schooner Estates at 6:15. Once I had taken my shower, I had spoken to my mother who had called. I then made myself a salad to eat. Once I had finished eating, I then washed my dishes and picked up the kitchen. I then began to type my bog entry. As I was doing so, My father had called. We spoke for a while, I then finished my blog entry.

looking up published bloggers and ways to publish my book during my rehab session with jesica

My Monday morning began at 5:00 a.m. by making my bed. I then began to do my stretches that have been doing each morning since having my most recent stroke. At 5:15 I then preceded to do my back stretches. Once I was all loosened up, I then began to do my weight exercises working both my arms and legs. At 5:30 I then walk down the hall to the fitness room which is on the floorI live on. Once inside the fitness room I first cycled for twenty minutes. At 6:00 I then did some calf stretches. I then used a ten pound bar to do various exercises so as to strengthen my arms. Once I had used the chest press, I then returned to my apartment so as to drink my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. At 6:10 I then made myself an eggcup. With half an english muffin. Once I had finished eating at 6:32, I then brushed my teeth and shaved before washing my dishes. At 6:55 I then had taken my shower, so as to get ready for the day ahead. At 7:00 I then put in my eye and nose drops before using my inhaler. I then grabbed my knapsack and went outside to sit and wait for United Wheelchair to arrive. At 8:15 Sheryl from United Wheelchair had picked me up and brought me to WestSide Neurorehabilitation services. Upon my arrival at 8:30 I had sat in the lobby for thirty minutes. I then went to the conference room for newsletter group. Today Jessica had working on there articles to put in the newsletter. Mine was completed so, I continued to work on my book. I had also sent out an email to a friend. At 10:00 during my rehab session with Jessica we had talked about getting my book published and making this rehab session a permanent one if possible. We then went on line to look up self publishing ideas and other bloggers to follow. At 11:00 during genealogy group Jessica had us working on looking up one clients ancestral background. At 12:00 I then went to the Lobby so as to meet Cheryl who was there to take me back to Schooner Estates. I had arrived at 12:00 and went strait to the village green so as to eat my lunch. Once I had finished doing so, I then went back to my apartment at 1:00 so as to brush my teeth. I then slept until 2:45 before going to the lobby for 3:30 for todays ice cream Social. At 4:10 I then returned to my apartment so as to take a shower. I then pulled up my blog a 4:30 and typed of my day. Loo

A restful day

My Sunday morning began at 6:00 a.m. by making my bed. After doing so, I then made myself a cup of hot cocoa. Once I had finished drinking it, I then fixed myself a bowl of Cheerios to go with toast english muffin. Once I had finished eating, I then picked up the kitchen, thus washing the dishes. At 6:45 I then brushed my teeth and shaved. At 7:07 I then began to do the stretches that have helped me loosen up each morning since having my last stroke. At 7:22 I then before to do my weight exercises. At 7:27 I started to do my back stretches. At 7:50 I then went to the fitness room so as to cycle for twenty minutes. At 8:10 I then used the incline board so as to stretch my calves. At 8:20 I then grabbed the ten pound bar and began to do some exercises, before using the sheet press. After doing two sets of twenty, I then returned to my apartment at 8:22. Once I had taken a shower, I then took my laundry to the laundry room to start a wash. At 9:07 I was back in my apartment to put my eye and nosed drops in before using my inhaler. At 9:10 I then listen to my audio book. At 9:55 I then returned to the laundry room so as to put the laundry in the dryer. At 10:00 I then went back to my apartment to rest. I seem to have had a migraine headache come on quickly. I lay there in the dark while putting hear and ice on my back. At 10:45 I had a snack before going to the laundry room to retrieve my laundry. Once I had it back to my apartment, I had folded it and put it away. At 11:30 I then listened to my audio book for fifteen minutes before going to the village green so as to eat my lunch. Although it sets off from another dining area that people are in at the time, it is still quieter I had returned to my apartment at 1:05. Once I had brushed my teeth, I then put on something more comfortable. I then lied down to rest and slept until 4:00. Once I was up, I had made myself a salad. At 4:30 I then sat down to eat. At 5:00 I then had eaten my dinner before picking up my kitchen. At 5:15 I then took a shower before pulling up my blog.

spending my day exercising and resting

My Saturday morning began at 9:00 a.m. I had made my cup of hot chocolate to ge with the fruit I was about to eat. I then made myself a bowl of hot cereal to go with a half toasted english muffin. Once I had finished eating, I then picked up the kitchen, thus washing my dishes and putting them away. I then brushed my teeth and shaved. At 9:54 I then began to do the stretches that have helped me loosen up every morning since having my last stroke. At 10:10 I then began to do my weight exercises so as to work my upper body. At 10:15 I then began to do my back stretches. At 10:25 I then had a snack. I then brushed my teeth before taking a shower. At 10:57 I then put ten minutes of heat on my back then ten minutes of ice. At 11:20 I had watched a movie before heading down to the village green at 12:00 to eat my lunch. While down there, I had felt sick to my stomach feeling as though I would vomit. It felt like symptoms of when I feel a seizure coming on. I then had a headache, weird. Once I had finished eating, I had brought the tuna sandwich back to my apartment to eat this evening. I had returned to my apartment at 1:08. Once I had brushed my teeth, I then laid down to rest. I had slept until 3:15. I then watched a movie. At 4:30 I then went to the fitness room. Upon arrival, I had cycled for twenty. Minutes. At 5:00 I then used the incline board, holding the stretch for five minutes, so as to stretch my calves. At 8:05 I then grabbed the ten pound bar so as to do some exercises. I then used the chest press doing to sets of twenty. Before returning to my apartment. Once I had eaten the tuna fish sandwich I had brought back from lunch, I then brushed my teeth. I then took a shower before pulling up my blog. I then called it a day.

Listening to my audio book

My Friday morning began at 5:00 a.m. my making myself a cup of hot cocoa. I then made myself an eggcup and half english muffin to eat for breakfast. Once I had finished eating, I then went into my bathroom at 5:30 so as to brush my teeth and shave. At 5:46 I then went back into the kitchen so as to wash my dishes. Once they were put away, I then went back to bed and slept from 6:00-8:30. Once I was up, I then began to do my stretches that have helped me during my latest stroke each morning. At 8:57 I then began to do my back stretches. At 9:15 I then made my way to the fitness room. I first cycled for thirty minutes before using the incline board so as to stretch my calves. At 9:45 I then used the chest press so as to work my upper body. After two sets of twenty, I then grabbed the ten pound weight bar so as to do some more weight exercises. At 9:45 I then returned to my apartment so as to shave and take my shower. Once I was ready, at 10:10 I then put in my eye and nose drops before taking in some air. At 10:15 I then sat down to fill my empty pill containers. At 10:35 I then put a heat pack and ice pack on my back ten minutes each. At. 10:40 my mother had called. She had reminded me of a dentist appointment that I have August 29th and to let WestSide know, that I will not be in that day. At 10:45 I then spoke to a friend until 11:30. At 12:00 I then went to eat lunch. At 1:00 I then returned to my apartment. Once I had brushed my teeth, I then lied down to rest. I had slept from 1:15-d3:15. I then listened to my audio book briefly before calling my grandmother. I then chatted with a friend on facebook before making myself a salad. I had sat down to eat it at 5:00. Once I had washed my dishes, I then took a shower at 5:20, so as to get comfortable for the night. At 5:36 I then pulled up my blog and began to type of my day.

Saying Good-Bye to Jamie

My Thursday morning began at 5:00 a.m. by making my bed. I then began to do my stretches that have been helping me each morning since having my last stroke. At 5:23 I then began to work my upper body by doing my weight exercises. At 5:27 I then finished my workout in my apartment at 5:27 by doing my back stretches. At 5:45 I then made my way to the fitness room down the hallway. I first started with a twenty cycling ride. At 6:10 I then stretches my calves before using the ten pound weight to do some upper body work. I then used the chest press before returning to my apartment at 6:20. At 6:30 I then had some breakfast. I had finished eating at 6:42 and began to do my dishes and pick my kitchen. At 6:50 I then made some ice before brushing my teeth. At 7:00 I then shaved before taking a shower. After doing so, I then put ten minutes of heat on my back followed by ten minutes of ice. At 8:00 I then went to the lobby to wait for United Wheelchair to arrive. Upon my arrival, for 9:00 I had met with Pattie for Success Group. Today I sent Brenda a Rehab Tech at WestSide who is formally a nurse to read my book that I have written. One of three people I need so as to give feedback on some changes that I make. At 10:00 I then went to the conference room for Healthy Brains Group. Jamie and Brenda first had us trying to make as many words as possible out of the word marbles. We then played a game of mind your marbles. Just as we were starting to play, Dan came into the room so as to get me and a friend of mine who have seizures. Right then and there, I new he was going to have a fire drill. With the flashing lights and noise from fire alarm, I would be sure do drop. Once we were all outside and all was accounted for, we resumed our therapy. At 11:00 during my rehab session with Jamie we had gone out into the community to do some walking. When we returned, I had given Jamie a hug and wished her the best of lunch in her new job. She will be missed.  At 12:00 we returned to Westside. Just in time. Annie from United Wheelchair was there waiting for me. Upon my arrival to Schooner Estates, I had gone strait to the cafe in the village green so as to eat my lunch. AT 12:50 I then returned to my apartment. Once I had brushed my teeth, I then lied down to rest. I had slept from 1:00-4:00 before waking. I then brought my laundry to the laundry room so as to start a load of laundry. At 4:15 I then brought my laundry to the laundry room so as to start a wash. At 4:15 I then returned to my apartment so as to make a salad to eat. At 4:30 I then sat down to eat. Once I had finished eating at 5:00, I then had washed my dishes and picked up my kitchen. At 5:15 I then began to type my blog a try for the day. At 5:25 I then returned to the laundry room to put my laundry in the dryer before returning to my apartment so as to finish my daily blog entry.

Boat ride out to Peaks Island

My Wednesday morning began at 4:30 a.m. by making my myself a cup of hot cocoa, I then made my bed. After doing so, At 4:50 I then began to do the stretches that have helped during my latest stroke each morning to loosen up. At 5:05 I then grabbed my weights and began to do my weight exercises. At 5:10 I then began to do my back stretches. At 5:26 I then made my way to the fitness room so as to cycle for twenty minutes. At 550 I then used the chest press. I then used the incline board so as to stretch my calves. I then used the ten pound weight bar to do some more exercises. At 6:00 I then returned to my apartment so as to eat a peach while finishing up my hot cocoa. At 6:15 I then fixed myself a bowl of cereal to go along with my toasted english muffin. At 6:24 I then brushed my teeth and shaved. At 6:37 I then washed my dishes from breakfast. Once they were put away, at 7:00 I then took a shower and got ready for the day ahead. At 7:11 I then put heat and ice on my back for ten minutes each. At 8:15 I then went to the lobby of schooner estates so as to board the bus. Today a group of us were going to Baily’s Island by boat. We had arrived at lands in gift shop at 10:45. Once we had finished shopping around, We had left the gift shop at 11:15. We had arrived at the boat launch at 11:45. Once we had boarded the boat, we had road around looking at all of the islands. At 2:00 we had arrived at cook’s restaurant to eat lunch. Once we had finished eating, we had left the restaurant at 3:15. Along the way we stopped at Fielders Choice at 3:45 for a bowl of ice cream. We had arrived back at Schooner Estates at 5:15. Once I had taken my shower, I then pulled up my blog and began to type of my day.

Going to hanaford to pick up some new medications during my nursing session with Sally.

My Tuesday morning began at 4:30 a.m. by making my bed. I then made myself a cup co hot cocoa before starting in with my stretches that have been helping me each morning since having my last stroke. At 4:50 I then worked my upper body my down my weight exercises. At 4:55 I then began to do my back stretches. At 5:10 I then walk down to the fitness room so as to continue my morning workout. Once I had cycled for twenty minutes, I then made my way over to the incline board so as to stretch my calves. I then continued to do some weight exercises working my upper body. At 5:45 I then returned to my apartment. Once inside, I then fixed myself a bowl of cereal a toasted english muffin and some fruit in my cereal, blueberries and raspberry’s. At 6:00 I then sat down to eat. At 6:10 I then washed my dishes and picked up my kitchen. At 6:17 I then brushed my teeth and shaved before taking my shower. Once I was ready for the day ahead at 6:45 I then put in my eye and nose drops before taking in some air. At 7:00 I had continued getting ready before talking to my father at 7:20 on the phone. I then went outside to wait for United Wheelchair to arrive. At 8:15 Buzzy had pulled in the United  Wheelchair Van to take me to WestSide Neurorehabilitation services. Upon my arrival for 9:00 a.m. I had sat in the lobby for an hour waiting for my first therapy. At 10:00 Tobie was out, so Emma filled in. We were not quite sure what to do, so we joined Tai Chi Group. Once I had finished doing some exercise, I then went to nurse Sally’s office. Today we first called Hanaford so as to order some medication. We then went to Hanaford to pick it up. Sally was then letting me know that the balloon festival was starting this Friday for three days. I then spoke to sally about the seizures that I had been experiencing. At 12:00 I then went to the lobby so as to meet the United Wheelchair driver who would be taking me home. I had arrived Schooner Estates at 12:15. I had gone strait to the Village Green so as to eat in the grass rail cafe. It is nice because I eat there with only one other person. Once I had finished eating, I then returned to my apartment at 1:05. Once I had brushed my teeth, I then found myself laying down at 1:10. I had slept until 3:50 before waking. I then spoke to a friend until 4:20 before making myself a salad with chicken. At 4:30 I then sat down to eat. At 4:50 I then washed my dishes and picked up. At 5:00 I then took a shower. Once I was comfortable, I then pulled up my blog and typed of my day.

Changing my pics on facebook during my rehab session with Jamie

 My Monday morning began at 5:15 a.m. by getting up so as to make my bed. After doing so, I then made myself a cup of hot cocoa before stating in with my stretches that have helped me each morning since having my most recent stroke. At 5:45 I then began to do my weight exercises, so as to work my upper body. At 5:50 I then began to do my back stretches. Once I had completed my workout in my apartment, I then went to the gym down the hallway from my apartment to continue. At 6:00 I then cycled for twenty minutes before using the chest press. At 6:28 I then returned to my apartment to shave. After doing so, I then fixed myself a bowl of cereal along with some fruit and english muffin. At 6:45 My father had arrived. He had walked from my aunts house to Schooner Estates At 6:56 I then brushed my teeth before taking my shower. At 7:05 I then put in my eye and nose drops before taking in some air. At 7:20 I then sat outside with my father waiting for United Wheelchair to arrive to take me to WestSide. Upon my arrival at 8:30, I had sat in the lobby At 9:00 I then went to the conference room for news letter group. Today we continued to organize the articles in the newsletter with Jesica for August. At 10:00 during my rehab session with Jamie, I had posted a new photo on facebook I then sent to pictures to my email so as to save to my phone. At 11:00 during genealogy group we worked on another clients genealogy with Jesica. At 12:00 I then went to the lobby so as to meet the United Wheelchair driver who would be taking me back to Schooner Estates. I had arrived back to my apartment at 12:10. I then made my way down to the brass rail cafe so as to eat my lunch. During this time I was told what time we would be leaving on our trip Wednesday to Bailey Island. I Have to be down in the lobby by 9:30. At 1:00 I then returned to my apartment so as to brush my teeth. I then went back town to the lobby to meet Jordon my O&M instructor. Being to hot, we had spent the time in my apartment talking about learning some walking trail in the Lewiston Auburn area. We also discussed using the free shuttle to get around the auburn mall areal once Schooner gets me there. At 2:30 I then lied down to rest for thirty minutes before going down to a 3:30 ice cream social. At 3:45 I then returned to my apartment with Mark so that he can fix my television and telephone. At 4:46 I then took a shower before stating a wash. At 4:53 I then returned to my apartment so as to make a salad. At 5:00 my parents had called. I then sat down to eat my salad at 5:30. Once I had my dishes washed and my kitchen picked up, I then went back to the laundry room so as to put my laundry in the dryer. I then pulled up my blog and began to type of my day.

Having lunch with a friend and family

My Sunday morning began at 8:30 a.m. by doing my back stretches. At 8:40 I then shaved before taking my shower. At 9:00 I then ate breakfast at my Aunt Joan’s with my father and Jim. At 10:00 I then brushed my teeth before going for a walk with my father and Jim. We returned back to the house at 10:30. Once I had read some of the Sunday paper, I then put in my eye and nose drops before taking in some air. At 10:55 I then pack up my things, before sitting down to watch the news with my father and Jim. At 11:30 I then lied down to rest. I had slept until 1:20. My father had gone to get a friend who lives in the area to have dinner with us. At 1:53 I then had tossed salad with lobster mixed in it for lunch. At 2:08 I then talked with my friend while sitting at the kitchen table. At 2:32 my father, my friend and I then went out for a walk in the neighborhood. When we returned we had gone on facebook. At 4:45 we then sat down to eat a hamburger and  potato salad before leaving at 5:15. My father had taken my friend and I home. At 5:40 I then pulled up my blog and typed of my day.

The weekend

August 8th, 2019

My Thursday morning began at 5:30 a.m. by making my bed, after doing so I then began to do my stretches that have helped me loosen up each morning since having my last stroke. At 5:53 I then worked my upper body my doing my weight exercises. At 6:00 I then continued my workout with my back stretches. At 6:18 I then made my way to the fitness room so as to do some cycling for twenty minutes. After doing so, then at 6:45 I then used the chess press a nod incline bars. At 6:55 I then did some exercises using the straight weights. At 7:00 I then returned to my apartment to make myself a tuna sandwich for breakfast. AT 7:30 I then brushed my teeth and shaved before taking my shower. Once I was ready for the day ahead, I then washed my dishes. Once they were put away, At 8:40 I then put hear and ice on my back. At 9:15 I then listened to my audio book while waiting for my sister to arrived. At 10:00 my sister and I my sister and I were on our way to Farmington to go the Pierce House for our grandmothers birthday. We had made a couple of stops along the way before arriving at the Pierce House at at 11:00. Upon arrival we had gone to her room to visit for a while with our mother and aunt. We all then went to the dining area to sit at a special table set up for us. For lunch we had corn on the cob, carrots, and lobster rolls, requested by my grandmother. Once we had finished eating we were served blueberry pie. At 1:00 we then went to my grandmothers room. At 1:22 we had left the Pierce House. I had gone to my parents house with my mother and aunt while my sister went back to Scarborough. We arrived home at 2:34. We left home at 1:56 my mother and I, arriving at camp 2:18. Once the car was unloaded, I then went into my camp and went to bed. I had slept form 2:23-4:45. I then went into the main camp to play cribbage with my mother. While doing so, my father had arrived. AT 6:07 I then went into my camp to take a shower before eating dinner with my parents. I then called it a day.

Friday 8/9/19
My Friday morning began at camp began by going into the main camp at 9:18. My parents were at work, so I had first eaten some fruit, and drink my hot cocoa . I then fixed myself a bowl of cereal to go with my english muffin. At 10:00 I then picked up the kitchen. Once the dishes were washed and put away I then returned to my camp at 10:15 so as to brush my teeth. At 10:20 I then shaved. After doing so I had made my bed. At 10:30 I then began to do my stretches that have helped me during my last stroke. At 10:45 I then took my shower before sitting down to do some reading. At 11:30 I then put in my eye and nose drops before using my inhaler. At 11:35 I then called my grandmother while my mother was there visiting. At 11:38 I then continued to read. At 12:05 I then played computer games on my computer. At 1:15 my mother had arrived at camp. Once I had eaten some lunch, at 1:40 I then went to my camp so as to brush my teeth. I had slept from 1:40-4:00 before waking. I then went into the Main camp so as to talk with my mother. I then went back into my camp at 4:40 so as to take my shower. I then went out on the main deck at 5:15 to talk with my parents. At 6:00 we had gone inside to eat. I then returned to my camp at 6:40 so as to call it a night.

My Saturday morning began at 6:00 a.m. by making my bed. I then shaved and took my shower before cleaning my bathroom. At 6:45 I then packed up my things before putting in my eye and nose drops. Once I had used my inhaler, I had left camp at 7:00 with my father. We had arrived at the shop at 7:20. Once he had given me a haircut, We had left the shop at 7:50. Along the way we had washed the truck and filled it up with gas before picking up something to eat for breakfast along the way. At 8:24 we had arrived home so that I could eat my breakfast. Once I had done so, I then went to my bedroom so as to brush my teeth. Memory’s of when I lived here, just over a month ago. My mother then had asked me to ask Mark to hang my cross over my bed with a palm in it. At 8:40 I then left the house with my parents going to Auburn. At 10:25 along the way I had experienced seizure. Sour taste in mouth dizzy feeling sick to stomach, yup definitely a seizure. It felt like the truck was rocking. At 11:30 I had arrived at my aunt Joan’s house. At 12:40 I then went to the Auburn mall with my father so as to buy some shorts at penny’s. We had arrived back at my aunts at 1:30. I then found myself in bed sleeping from 1:30-3:42. My father and Jim and I then had lobster rolls Then at 5:10 I had another seizure sour taste in mouth sick to stomach the works. Once it went away, I had pulled up my blog and began to type of my day.

Sea food Buffet Day At Schooner Estates

My Wednesday morning began at 4:00 a.m. by making myself a cup of hot cocoa. Once I had then make my bed, I then took my dirty laundry to the laundry room so as to start a load of wash. At 4:24 I had begun to do my stretches that I had learned after having my most recent stroke. At 4:40 I then worked my upper body by doing my weight exercises. At 4:44 I then began to do my back stretches. Once I was loosened up, I then made my way to the fitness room. Once I had cycled for twenty minutes, I then I then put my laundry in the dryer. I then returned to the fitness room to continue working out. I first used the chest, doing three sets of twenty. I then used the incline board, so as to stretches my calves. At 5:40 I then did some exercises using the straight weight bars. At 5:43 I had returned to my apartment. Once inside, I had made myself an eggcup to go with my half english muffin. At 6:00 I then sat down to eat. At 6:05 I then washed my dishes, thus picking up the kitchen. At 6:10 I had brushed my teeth and shaved before taking my shower. Once I was ready fro the day, At 7:00 I then put a hear pack on my back for ten minutes followed by an ice pack for ten minutes. At 7:30 I then put in my eye and nose drops before taking ing some air. At 7:35 I had gone to get my laundry from the dryer. So as to bring to my apartment to fold and put away. At 8:00 I then grabbed my things and went outside to sit and wait for United Wheelchair to arrive. Upon my arrival to WestSide, I had sat in the lobby. During my rehab session with Jamie at 10:00, she and I had gone to Wal-Mart so as to get minutes put on my phone. Once we had done so, we then returned to westside to play a game of mancola to end the session. At 12:00 I then went to the lobby so as to meet the United Wheelchair driver who would be taking me back to Schooner Estates. At 12:15 I then made my way to the village green, so as to eat in the Brass Rail Cafe. Today was one of our cook out days at Schooner Estates. During this cookout they were serving sea food. I had muscles, king crab legs, shrimp, and three different types of salad. At 1:50 I had returned to my apartment Once I had brushed my teeth, I then laid down to rest and slept from 2:00-4:30. As I was waking my parents had called. We spoke briefly, I then pulled up my blog and began to type of my day.

Searching for the quietest place to eat

My Tuesday morning began at 5:40 a.m. by shaving. After doing so, I then made my bed before making myself a cup of hot cocoa. I then sat down to drink it while eating some fruit. After doing so, I then toasted myself half english muffin to go with my bowl of cereal. Once I had finished eating my breakfast, at 6:20 I then washed my dishes and picked up the kitchen. At 6:23 I then began to do the stretches, that have helped me during my last stroke. At 6:30 I then began to work my upper body by doing my weight exercises. At 6:40 I then started in with my back stretches. I had skipped going to the fitness from today. After my workout, I then brushed my teeth. At 7:00 I then took a shower thus getting ready for the day ahead. At 7:05 I then put in my eye and nose drops before using my inhaler. I then watched the news while waiting until 8:00 a.m. so that I could go outside and sit while waiting for United Wheelchair to arrive. At 8:20 Buzzy from United Wheelchair had pulled up. Once I was in the van, we were on our way. We had arrived at WestSide at 8:30. I had sat in the lobby for thirty-five  minutes while waiting to meet with Priyadarshi. During my counseling session we discussed doing various things that make me happy. We then discussed how my memory plays a huge role in how long it takes me to learn something, but once I learn it, it is stuck in my brain forever. At 10:00 during my recreational therapy time with Tobie, I first called Schooner Estates so as to find out the dining times and where they are located. In doing so, I had also asked which one was the quietest. The one at 12:15 in the Brass Rail Cafe seemed to work out the best. Tobie and I then talked about pine tree camp to end the session. At 11:00 I then made my way down to the duress station so as to meet with Sally. We first talked about the seizures that I have been having, my upcoming blood test, and misssing my neurology appointment, before making a trip to the pharmacy to pick up my medication for the first time here in Auburn.  Once we had returned to Westside I left to go back to schooner estates. I arrived at Schooner Estates at 12:05. There was only one other person eating in the Brass Rail Cafe today. All the meal times around the noon time hour include, Sears port dining area 11:45, Castine Dining Area 12:15, Brass Rail Cafe 12:15, and Camden dining room at 1:00. Once I had finished eating, I then went back to my apartment. Once I had brushed teeth. I then lied down to rest at 1:18 thus sleeping until 4:48. I was awoke by a phone call from my sister at 4:42. She had let me know that she would give me a chance to wake up and call me later. At 5:00 I then made myself a salad. At 5:09 I then sat down to eat it. At 5:23 I then brushed my teeth before taking a shower. At 5:30 my sister had called me back. She gave me the time and date that she would be picking my up to go to my grandmothers birthday at the Pierce house. At 5:44 once we had finished talking, I had pulled up my blog and began to type of my day.

Writing an article on victory day

My Monday morning began at 5:00 a.m by making my bed. After doing so, I then began to do the stretches that have helped me each morning since having my last strok. At 5:20, I then began to do my back stretches. After doing so, I then strapped on my ankle weights so as to start working my legs. At 5:30 I then began to work my upper body with the weigh exercises I had learned while I was in the hospital during my last stroke. At 5:40 I then made my way into the fitness room down the hallway. At 5:45 I began to cycle. I did so for twenty minutes before using the incline board. At 6:10 I then used the chest press before returning to my apartment. I then continued doing some more back stretches. At 6:20 I had made myself a cup of hot cocoa to go with my fruit. At 6:30 I then fixed myself a bowl of cereal to go with my half english muffin. At 6:37 I then washed my dishes and picked up my kitchen. I then brushed my teeth and shaved. At 7:00 I had taken a shower before putting in my eye and nose drops. Once I had taken in some air, I had put heat and ice on my back ten minutes each. I then went down to the lobby so as to catch ride. Upon my arrival to WestSide at 8:45 I had gone to the conference room for newsletter group. During group to day, I had written an article on Victory Day. Once I had sent it to Jessica to publish in the news letter it was time to move on to my next therapy. At During my rehab session with Carol we had first talked about how things were with my therapy and what I was doing with Tobie learning my how to get around Schooner Estates. We then played a game of kings cribbage. At 11:00 During genealogy group I found out information about my mothers fathers side. I then found out my great grandfathers real name was Thomas. At 12:00 I then went to the lobby of Westside to catch my ride back to Schooner Estates. Upon my arrival at 12:15, I finished watching the news, before going to eat my lunch in the Camden dining areal. At 1:50 I then returned to my apartment. Once I had brushed my teeth, I then went to the creative group to if what they were doing, would peak my interest. Unfortunately it did not, so I went to my apartment to take a short nap before going to the lobby at 3:30 to get an ice cream Sunday at an ice cream social. At 3:48 I then went to the village green to sit and relax with some others while sipping on a lemon aid. I returned to my apartment at 4:48. Once I had taken a shower, I then pulled up my blog, and began to type of my day.

Taking it easy

My Sunday morning began at 5:30 a.m. by going into my kitchen so as to make a cup of hot cocoa to go with my fruit. Once I had finished eating my fruit, I then toasted the piece of brown bread to go with the beans that I was starved hear at Schooner and was not here to eat. At 5:45 I then picked up the kitchen. Once the dishes were washed and put away, I then made my bed. At 6:00 I then began to do my stroke recovery stretches. Once I was loosened up, I then brushed my teeth at 6:24. I then shaved before starting in my weight exercises, thus working my upper body. At 6:42 I then began to do my back stretches. At 7:00 I then made my way to the fitness room. At 7:10 I then began to cycle and did so for twenty minutes. Ate 7:30 I then used the chess press before taking a walk to the village green before returning to my apartment at 7:55. Once I had taken a shower, At 8:20 I then took my laundry to the laundry room so as to start a wash at 8:23. I had returned to my apartment at 8:25. I had past the time by talking to a friend who had called. At 9:00 I then returned to the laundry room so as to put my laundry in the dryer. At 9:15 I then returned to my apartment. I then pulled up words with friends, so as to make my move while waiting for my laundry to dry. At 10:15 I then returned to the laundry room to get my laundry to bring back to my apartment. Once it was folded and put away, at 10:38 I lied down to rest before going to eat lunch at 11:40. At 12:35. I then returned to my apartment. Once I had brushed my teeth, I then lied down to rest. I had slept from 12:43 to 3:18. I then spoke to a friend who had called until 4:30. I then made myself a salad with canned chicken. At 4:45 I then began to eat it. I then washed my dishes and picked up my kitchen. At 5:00 my mother had called. We talked until 5:18. I then took a shower before pulling up my blog.

Going out to lunch with Tommy and Ann

My Saturday morning began at 6:00 a.m. by drinking my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. After doing so, I then fixed myself a bowl of cereal with a half toasted english muffin. Once I finished eating, I then made my bed. At 6:50 I then brushed my teeth, before washing my dishes and picking up my  kitchen. At 6:57 I then began to do my stretches that have helped me each day since having my last stroke. At 7:23 I then began to work my upper body by doing my weight exercises. At 7:30 I then began to do my back stretches before heading into the fitness room at 7:45. Once I had finished cycling for twenty minutes, I then used the incline bard so as to stretch my calves. After doing so, I then used the chest press. I then used a ten Pound strait weight doing various exercises. At 8:15 I then went to the dining area so as to let them know that I would be going out for lunch with my cousin Tom and his wife Ann. They let me know that they would save my meal and all that I would have to do is come down and get it when I returned. Once I was back in my apartment at 8:30 I then put my clean dishes away before picking up my apartment and putting papers away. At 9:40 I then put in my eye and nose drops before taking in some air with my inhaler. I then watch a movie, while waiting for my Tommy and Ann to Ann to arrive . They had arrived at 11:00. They had taken me to gippers to eat lunch. Upon our arrived we ordered and enjoyed a great meal. Once we had finished eating we had left gippers at 12:15. Upon our arrival to Schooner Estates at 12:30 they had come into my apartment to visit. They had stayed until 1:00. I then went to the dining area so as to get my meal that I did not eat. Once I was back into my apartment, I then laid down to rest. I had slept from 2:00-4:40 before being woke by a call from my father. He let me know that he would let me wake and call me in thirty minutes. Once we hung up, I had taken a shower. My parents had called shortly afterward. We talked til 5:40. I then had eaten the salad saved from my meal earlier today from Schooner. At 6:00 I then pulled up my blog, so as to type of my day.

Working out and resting

My Friday morning began at 6:30 a.m. by drinking my hot cocoa while eating some fruit. At 6:44 I then made my bed before fixing myself a bowl of cereal to go with my english muffin. Once I had finished eating, at 7:00 I then washed my dishes and picked up the kitchen. At 7:11, I then brushed my teeth and shaved. At 7:40 I then took my Laundry to the laundry room, so as to start a wash. At 7:45 I then had returned to my apartment so as to do my stretches that have helped me each morning since having my last stroke. At 7:50 I then began to work my upper body by doing my weight exercises, thus working my upper body. At 8:00 I then began to do my back stretches. At 8:20 I then made my way to the fitness room. I first did the chest press. After doing three sets of twenty, presses, I then used the incline board so as to stretch my calves. I then used the straight weights before cycling for twenty minutes cycling three miles. At 8:58, I had returned to my apartment. At 9:00 I the sat down to fill my empty pill containers. At 9:30 I then returned to the laundry room so as to put my wash in the dryer. At 9:35 I then returned to my apartment. After looking over my calendar, I then took a shower at 10:00. At 10:20 I then transferred my information from my old note pad to my new one. At 11:12 I then went to get my laundry. At 11:15 I had returned to my apartment so as to fold it and put away. At 11:40 I then went to eat my lunch. Once I had finished eating, I then returned to my apartment at 11:44. Once I had brushed my teeth. Before laying down I had called the front desk to let them know that I was interested in going to an Event. I had slept from 12:50-4:23. I then spoke to a friend who called. At 5:00 I then made myself a salad with caned chicken. At 5:15 I then sat down to eat. At 5:35 I then pulled up my blog and began to type of my day. As I was doing so, my parents had called to talk. I then finished my blog at, 6:15 before taking a shower to get comfortable for the night.

Watching a video in the tenants harbor room of the new Schooner Estates building being built

My Thursday morning began at 5:00 a.m. by making my bed. I then made myself a cup of hot cocoa to drink while I was stretching. I first had done my stretches that I learned to help me while recovering from my last stroke. At 6:10 I the began to do my back stretches. At 6:26 I then had eaten some watermelon and grapes. I then had a bowl of Cheerios with half toasted english muffin. At 6:53 I then washed dishes and picked up the kitchen. At 7:00 I then brushed my teeth and shaved before taking my shower. Once I had my eye and nose drops in, I then took in some air, thus using my inhaler. I had know WestSide today so, I had sat in my apartment waiting to go to an informative meeting on the new schooner estates building that is half way finished, that I will be moving into once is Is done. At 10:00 I then made my way to the Tenants Harbor Room to watch a video of slides taken inside and outside of the new building. The rooms will be bigger because there will be no bathroom in them. The bathroom with be in between every two apartments. There is also a separate room that party’s can be held in with your family. We were then informed the room are bigger with no extra storage space. At 11:30 I then made my way to the village green to wait to eat at 11:45. Mark had taken me there. First he was talking to the head of maintenance who is in charge of do the fire drills. He had let me know That I would be informed ahead of time, so that the noise and flashing lights do not trigger me to have a seizure. He then let me know that they are usually done in the morning and during that time, I am usually at WestSide. After the presentation I then went to the sears port dining area to lunch for 11:45. I was soon back to my apartment at 12:40. Once I had brushed my teeth, I then lied down to rest at 1:00, Just as I was dozing off, my mother had called at 1:40. We had talked until 2:26. I then went to sleep, thus doing so until 5::34. I then made myself a salad to eat. Just as I was sitting down to eat it, my father had called at 5:50. We talked until 6:13. I then acted my salad. After doing so, I had made myself half of a tuna fish sandwich to eat. Once I had finished eating, I then washed my dishes. I then brushed my teeth before taking a shower, so as to get comfortable for the night. At 6:52 I then pulled up my blog and began to type of my day.