Messgae 1013

Yesterday Vanessa and Annie drove me down to Los Gatos to visit with Jason, Susan, and the girls. Julian and Beech were skiing at Bear Valley. Jason was weeding his backyard and Annie and Ellie played up a storm with girl play. We came back at 12:30 PM so Vanessa could take Annie to Peter Pan. In the afternoon I finished reading The Economist. In the evening Jason came over and watched the Sharks game with me. They were terrible and lost 0-4 to the LA Kings, so the series is now tied 1-1. It was a downer to see them play so poorly.

Message 1012

Yesterday the nurse came by and checked me out and said I was doing well enough that I did not need her to come by anymore. So I am certified as getting better by the professionals. Last night I watched the Friday PBS shows and got started reading the new Economist. Charlie Rose had three chefs who have written books on his show, so I turned in early.

Message 1011

Yesterday I went with Vanessa and Annie to Stanford Plaza to walk around and look at the flowers and stores. We had Jamba Juice for a snack and a nice lunch at at one of the restaurants. In the evening I watched the Sharks beat the LA Kings in the first game of the Stanley Cup playoffs. It was a close hard fought game. The Sharks never trailed, but it was well into overtime before Pavelski scored and won the game for them 3-2. Jason and Joshua were at the game, so they saw a good one. Game two will be Saturday night.

Message 1010

I just had a shower and started a load of laundry. I am feeling good today. Last night I watched PBS shows about cars and about telescopes.

Message 1009

I just got back from having breakfast at El Cerrito and doing my Safeway shopping. When I got home I realized I had forgotten to buy more cranberry juice. Oh well. I can do without it until next time. Otherwise I am fine.

Message 1008

I got through my first day with no caregiver just fine. I have their numbers and can call them back if I ever need them. Last night I watched Disk 1 of Season 2 of Nurse Jackie. It is a funny series. It has been a long time since I watched Season 1, but it picks right up.

Message 1007

Yesterday was the last day for my caregivers. Lily still needs to stop by to pick up her check, but I gave Nisi her check yesterday. I took my 9th Labetalol this morning, counting from when I resumed taking them last week. My blood pressure this morning was 149/81, which is a little high. I am beginning to wonder if I should take two pills at a time twice a day like the instructions say on the package.

Last night I watched a Nature show about Cuba on PBS and the watched the new Upstairs Downstairs on Masterpiece Theater. The Sharks are scheduled to start the playoffs on Thursday against Los Angeles.