http://scarabstories.com/index.php/site/index/ en terry@scarabstories.com Copyright 2008 2008-11-20T18:23:21-08:00 http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/can_you_find_anything/ http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/can_you_find_anything/#When:18:23:21Z As those who know me a safe place is anything but, I continue to try to organize my home.  In the endeavor, I have purchased two new pieces .  I have a new chest of drawers for my room and a cabinet for my kitchen,  They look great.  See moblog for pictures.  I an currently cleaning and straighten the house in anticipation of my aunt, Carol, coming next Tuesday.  Alex kindly put together the cabinets as they were purchase at Ikea. A new rug for the front room was also found..  It is gorgeous.  I was upset Sunday because I could not get help at Ikea to help lift items.  The cabinet I bought was broken which meant a long trip back to Ikea.  I t turns out to be a blessing in disguise because Alex came with me and Patrick needed a ride to the bus line. He accompanied us to the store. . It was great to have two strong men with me,  I gladly shop and they carried,  We grab a a hot dog and drink.  We made it in time to take Patrick to his ride,  He is a very special person. 2008-11-20T18:23:21-08:00 http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/lunch_with_the_youngs/ http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/lunch_with_the_youngs/#When:04:39:40Z Mom( aka G-ma) and I went to Tempe to have lunch with Jenny and Jeriamiah. We went to Ztejas.  The food was very good and the company excellent.  We had a great time.  I wevt ot Ikea and Mom did not want to go in so she stayed in the car.  I decide to use my mind to check in with her.  When I concentrated, I could feel she was hot and restless.  So I flew through the remainder of the store until I felt her relaxed again.  I finish quickly and went to the car.  I asked her how she was doing and her reply was she got hot and restless but then put on the air conditioning so she was currently all right,  Weird, huh 2008-11-17T04:39:40-08:00 http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/a_new_vision/ http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/a_new_vision/#When:03:46:20Z I went to the eye doctor today to have some tests to my eyes.  I have had various symtoms and Dr. Thomas wanted to have the tests done.  I had episodes of blue and red vision as well as difficulty perceiving some fainter lights and trouble with night vision,  The results is that the thin fiber thread along my retinas has diminishes or reduce in numbers. He said that I have lost some light perception on the outer portion of my visual field. I have had borderline high pressure in my eyes for 10 years.  He is putting me on eye drops to see if that will help.  This is not related to diabetes but to glaucoma.  Crap, like I need anything else wrong with me. Don’t worry faithful readers, I do not think that the vision changes will happen rapidly but is part of the aging process but I deny getting older.  hehe 2008-11-14T03:46:20-08:00 http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/what_wonderful_things_plants_are/ http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/what_wonderful_things_plants_are/#When:01:12:02Z I was in the garden today planting and weeding.  It was wonderful. I went and bought additional plants yesterday. Luckily I only spent 92 dollars.  G—, I love gardening.  It is such a Zen experience to get out and play in the dirt. Today is the last day of my vacation and I return to the real world tomorrow.  Oh well, it was great while it lasted.  I only have to work 7 days in November so I should not complain.  I have lots of work to do on my back yard so I will take pictures when it looks better. Vacation totals 57 tasks on my list , completed 14, voting once, art none, cleaning minimal. Time away from work, priceless. 2008-11-09T01:12:02-08:00 http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/it_gardening_time/ http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/it_gardening_time/#When:02:21:21Z It was such a wonderful day today.  The weather perfect. I caught the gardening bug.  So I took Mom with me to store.  You guessed it. I bought plants, I felt a little guilty until Mom said it would be nice for Carol to sit outside in the new garden. Wow! she knows just what to say. 2008-11-05T02:21:21-08:00 http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/halloween/ http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/halloween/#When:06:00:05Z Today was Halloween.  My favorite time of the year.  I even had 2 weeks off before the event, but unforturately the spirit did not come until the night before.  This is why I did not decorate at all.  Bummer.  We did have the traditional get-together with the family,  This included the menu of choice potato soup and chill, with all the trimmings.  It was nice to have everyone here.  Mike’s friend Liz and her son, Wesley joined us.  Alex dressed as an angel, I guess he was studying the wolf in sheep’s clothing dichotomy of human nature.  He looked great. So past the night with me slightly disappointed in having not decorating or dressing up… Maybe next year. 2008-11-01T06:00:05-08:00 http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/continuing_cpap_adventure/ http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/continuing_cpap_adventure/#When:07:27:58Z This is the third night for my cpap machine.  I found it easy to use and comfortable to wear .  Except for an odd breathlessness in the morning , I am sleeping well and deeply with none of the usually feelings of restlessness.  I wake alert ,  fresh and energetic.  I have not needed my usual nap in the afternoon.  Who knows.  I may have energy to actually do what I want   2008-10-31T07:27:58-08:00 http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/a_new_cpap_machine/ http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/a_new_cpap_machine/#When:04:02:48Z I got my new Cpap machine today.  It very easy to learn and I am eager to try it.  I spoke to the doctor regarding my results.  I have sleep hypoxia and not apnea.  My airway does not shut down but at the base of my lungs is the source of the problem.  It is not related to weight but with poor muscle tone during sleep, my airway get too relaxed and collapse. Normal satuation of oxygen is 90% or higher.  My levels fell to 77%.  I’ll let you know how it works.  The doctor says that it should help my breathing, high blood pressure, diabetes, depressions and fatigue.  I am looking forward to being a new or at least more alert woman,  They say that most people can lose 20-30 pounds after starting the CPAP.  It related to REM sleep.  More to come….............. 2008-10-29T04:02:48-08:00 http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/vacation_days/ http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/vacation_days/#When:02:24:49Z Today is the 5th day of my vacation. The tally; 10 articles crossed off my list.  People visited 4.  Doctor//dentist appointments 2.  Not feeling particularly successful at feeling fulfilled.  I an not sure just what it is that I want to accomplish.  I did go out with Ayi, a friend and coworker.  We went to Glendale and cruised some antique stores.  We has a nice lunch at s cute little tea shop.  The weather was great and we walked around to the different stores.  We did not buy anything but had a nice leisurely afternoon.  I picked up the kids from school and G-ma, the kids and I went to lunch.  I just had a soda and an apple pie.  We had a good time.  I took Jean-Luc for a drive ( he took me).  He is getting better all the time.  Katelyn did not want to drive. We all went to the store afterward.  G-ma and I ended up spending over $300.00 getting the kids clothes and shoes.  The cost of things are really disgusting.  Thank G— today was payday.  I still looking for something different to do.  Maybe the casino.hmm. 2008-10-25T02:24:49-08:00 http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/3_weeks_of_bliss_theresa_is_on_vacation/ http://scarabstories.com/index.php/global/3_weeks_of_bliss_theresa_is_on_vacation/#When:17:06:53Z Finally my vacation has arrived.  Time seems to flow backward when waiting for your vacation then moves into hyperspace while you are on it.  I visited the dentist yesterday to prepare my bite brace. It will keep my teeth from grinding together and wearing away my teeth. The dentist told me , I should wear it 24 hours a day.  It is to help my TMJ and reduce my pain in my jaw, ear, neck and shoulder. I really hope it works. The only problem was I could not relax my jaw enough.  I have a temporary brace to teach my jaw to relax.  The pain , the pain. I have ot wear it but it makes me look like a beaver and talk with a lisp. I had my 2nd sleep study last noc.  The Cpap mask was not too bad.  It just covered my nose.  I have what they call sleep apnea but not obstructive apnea.  I only had one episode of my throat closing.  They said my breathing got so shallow that my oxygen levels in my blood got low.  I slept surprisingly well.  I woke up feeling alert and refreshed. Amazing.  I did not realize how tired I was after sleeping.  Go figure.  I am now trying to decide what to do on the 2 day of vacation.  So many possibilities. 2008-10-21T17:06:53-08:00