Monday, October 7th
We were trying to watch a good old movie that was available on Paramount Plus, which I have, but since I only have the basic plan, I don't have access to movies. Poop! So we settled on this early Robert Redford-starring thriller. I think Robert Redford and Paul Newman were the Brad Pitt and George Clooney of their time. Not bad. I definitely don't mind watching young, handsome, idealistic Robert Redford. The other notable thing about the movie was that it was filmed just after the World Trade Center was built and it features in the movie. It is fascinating but also creepy to see the buildings in all their glory. Yikes.
Tuesday, October 8th
I almost didn't, but I knew the masseuse who was coming this afternoon would have a better time if I was in my chair, so I got up. She is very nice, we get along well and she does a thorough job. I especially enjoy the head massage that she finishes with. Great!
Wednesday, October 9th
My therapist, who knew the lady who was fostering my (hopefully?) new kitty, had sent me a video of him playing with a wand toy. He was, of course, adorable. How could he not be, being so young and small. She was out of town until Thursday, then hopefully could bring him by to meet me on Friday. I can't wait!
Thursday, October 10th
I was thinking about it and there is a big difference between moving through life consciously or unconsciously. Being conscious means choosing how you react and actively setting an intention about what you want to have happen. I realized I could do that with the new kitty. I thought of Humphrey's best traits, being smart, patient, and friendly, and added the 3 C’s: confidence, curious and kind. I wondered if I was imposing my will on him but didn't worry about it too much since they were all positive attributes. Being smart and patient means you can accomplish almost anything, given enough time.
Friday, October 11th
Unfortunately, my therapist came home with a bad cold so we tentatively rescheduled the kitty visit for Sunday. My life is made up of a lot of rescheduled appointments. Whatever. I am always here so come when you can. A stopped by during her lunch hour with onion rings from a place in Mānoa and half a sandwich she couldn't finish. The onion rings were great! Big plump pieces of onion with a crispy deep-fried coating. They were even a little warm still. What more could you ask for? The sandwich was warm turkey with a lot of condiments and flavor. So I had a really good lunch! Thanks A! I have to find out where she went so I can tell my mom and sister to go there.
Saturday, October 12th
I had been waiting for my sister to get back in town so I could go to mom's, and they could do an ear coning on me. I started that in LA after college as one of the alternative medicine things I did. There was a great guy I went to who gave me a facial massage as he was doing it. He used massive cones and I went to him for a few years probably. After that, I bought my own cones online and had a friend help me do it at home. So it was something I did every once in a while throughout my whole life. Once I entered care homes, that stopped as open flame tends to be a no-no in those places. As my ears had gotten used to being emptied and then they weren't for three years, the wax built up. So now I get to do it with my mom and sister, which is no picnic. Family dynamics and fire don't mix. But I did get some wax out of my ear. And mom made a wonderful lunch.
Sunday, October 13th
The other thing my mom and sister and I had talked about yesterday was new kitty. A little bit. My sister visited me today, which was great! She brought me sushi from Whole Foods and we talked about kitty more. Right now, she has two cats that don't do great together, and she has been trying to rehome one of them. That breaks my heart, but ultimately it will be better for both cats. Until that happens, she cannot take on a new kitty that she could bring to visit me.
It is very frustrating to think that is how I get to have a cat. I wanted to sink into a little depression thinking about it, but that is why I was working on my telepathic communication. OK, great Ellen, you are thinking, I really believe that is happening... I know, I know, it's a lot, but when you have the life I have had and you have unlimited amounts of time, this is where you go. Anyway, a month is a long time and a lot could happen. My therapist is very positive that this new kitty is my next Humphrey. I certainly hope so. That is as far as I will go right now. If it does work out, you will be seeing a lot of him! Cross your fingers! And have a great week!
The only photo I wanted to take this week was of my bruise from where they tried to get an IV going for the MRI last Saturday. I didn't take it when it was really prominent and now it's faded, so there's nothing to show. All I have are endless photos of Humphrey, which make me sad. So no photo available for this week. I can't get away with that more than once so there will be something next week, but for now...
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