Monday was a nice day. I thought I was going to rain and I was exhausted so I decided to stay in bed. Lisa came in to give Karen a day off and fed Robby and I and did a few things around here like clean my refrigerator. While I was looking for a chef I found a lady on yelp who sounded like she was very knowledgeable in a lot of things, she said she was too busy to cook for me at the time but she would help me out with trying to find out the right supplements and diet for me… mostly with my gas and bloating problems. The first time I met with her I screwed up the scheduling and I was more concerned about my caregiver and the lady we were training having to wait for me so I couldn't really pay that much attention to what she was saying, I couldn't concentrate. Today was a lot nicer and I got a lot out of it, I think she helped me get rid of about half of my supplements so I'm really excited about that. Rosa came in I fed Robby and I and put me on my side for a while.
Tuesday what's kind of a bittersweet day. Lisa came in and got me up and took me over to see Doctor Hurray, it is always so cool to see him and everybody there is always so nice. I saw Bob there, I'm ready to give now and then in Santa Cruz. I didn't get to say hello because we just kept passing to each other. Lisa drove me back and got me some lunch and then I took off for a cruise with Robby, we cruise through the Lagoon, down Westcliff, to the end of the wharf and back and to the boardwalk and back. I made an appointment with Robby to see Dr. Dave at Westside animal hospital, in the last week Robby has thrown up three times. They took abdominal x-rays, blood tests and an ultrasound and said that he looked like he had kind of fuzzy stuff in his belly. At first they thought it was food but he ate at 7 AM you should still have food digesting in his belly so they were afraid either he ate a stuffed animal or he has pancreatitis again. The doctor wants me to retire Robby. I tomorrow all the tests come in the doctor will know more. Bill came by to fix my lift and gave me the lecture again about bumping it to charge every time somebody goes by, we will Try that again. Rosa came in and put me to bed, we did some personal care and I got to take a nice long hot bath.
Wednesday was a pretty good day. Karen came in and got me up so I can cruise around for a couple of hours and break in my cushion a little bit more, so far no breakdowns from it. I have been so sad that I lost the federal express receipt for my glass and today Karen looked it up on my Bank of America Account and the tracking number was right there… I couldn't believe it, I'm so excited. I cruised over to the Metro bus station to see if I can get another ID from the Para Cruz transportation and it was closed, it opened back up at 1 PM but I have to be back Home by 1 PM so I guess I'll go tomorrow. Omar was fixing my shower tub hose, it broke last night. We also decided what color to paint the fence in the front yard… finally! I think I'm just going to go ahead and paint it the same color as the house. Karen put me back to bed and Dr. Dave called as said Robbie did not have pancreatitis again but they wanted to do an ultrasound to you find out why this food is not digesting like it should and then we can talk about whether Robby should retire or not.
Thursday was a pretty good day. Karen came in and got me up and took Robby back to the vet, and wanted to do an ultrasound to help figure out what is wrong with him. I didn't like the way they shaved his belly, they got really close and he had an abrasion. They said that he had nodules on his liver but they couldn't find anything else wrong with him, they said they wanted to wait a month and give him another ultrasound and if the nodules are bigger they will give him a biopsy and see if they are cancerous. When I moved here eight years ago I lost my service dog Brodie to cancer. I went to my psychology appointment by myself, I'm always amazed how many people recognize me while cruising around and ask about Robby when he is not with me. I came home and rested for a bit and I saw the chef dropping off some food on the back porch so I went out to say hello, I didn't get the chance to meet him before so I was nice to finally meet him. I thanked him and told him that I was really enjoying everything. He made some soy chocolate and lime mousse and it was really good but I shouldn't have that much soy so he said that he was going to try making some avocado mousse, I can't wait to try that. Omar brought me some fresh cod that he caught up on Tuesday and I can't wait to try it, I didn't know that codfish was blue and then it turns white when you cook it. Kay came in and colored my hair and did some highlights, I love the way she does my hair. Rosa came in and put me to bed and we didn't some personal care and I got to take a nice long hot bath, I slept great.
Friday was another great day although it did get a lot warmer than it has been. Susan came and and gave me a massage, I was always tense in the beginning and now I'm making myself relax and by the time she leaves are usually asleep. Karen came in and got me up and I took Robby for a nice little cruise around Santa Cruz. I meant to ask the vet how much exercise he should have but I forgot, I will call them on Monday. Robby and I came back and hung out and watched TV because it was too hot. Theresa came in and put me to bed and cooked the fish that Omar brought me. She cooked it with mushrooms and onions and it was delicious.
Saturday I decided to just stay in bed, at 9 AM it was already really hot and if I'm not going to be cruising around it's more comfortable to just stay in bed. Robby and I just lounged around and watched TV. I talk to Omar for a while, we're trying to figure out the best way to get the paint off of the fences to put on a different color. We were looking at a sandblaster and I came across a baking soda blaster, that sounds a lot less toxic. I think we've agreed on a color, we're going to do it the same color as the trim on the house. Theresa came in and we did some personal care and I got to take a nice long hot bath, she finished everything in record time. My aunt came over and brought some more tomatoes and butter lettuce, I am really enjoying all of these fresh vegetables, the tomatoes I just eat like candy and the lettuce I use as bread for my sandwiches. Corinne and about four of her friends went to the Monterey Bay aquarium and then stay the night here, I didn't get a chance to say hello to them but I hope they had a really great time.
Sunday was going to be another hot day so I just decided just stay in bed again. Cindy came in and fed Robby and I and put me on my side, I pretty much slept the whole day so I went by really fast. Sue came by to say hello and pick up the girls, the girls were staying with my mom on and off the last couple of days. Theresa came in and fed Robby and I and the rest of the day I just relaxed.
Monday was a pretty good day. Karen came in and got me up and on my new cushion, we finally have time to try it out. I'm only supposed to stay on it for two hours and then back to bed and check to make sure there are no pressure sores, everything looks good and I got to take Robby out for a 7 mile cruise. Is supposed to get really hot today but we got in a nice cruise and made it back before it was unbearable. Today is the last day that the boardwalk is open to the public so of course it was really really crowded. I came back home and Omar was working on the Arbor in the front yard, I just know it's going to look great like everything else he does. Rosa came in and fed Robby and I and finished washing clothes.
Tuesday was a pretty good day. Lisa came in and got me up and I took Robby for a nice long cruise, I wanted to get out and about before it got too hot. I'm still breaking in my new cushion so I was up for about three hours and then Lisa put me back to bed. I took my van over and dropped it off at Scott's auto body to get the door fixed, the door was bent from running over a curb and it kept popping back open when you were trying to close it. Rosa came in and we did some personal care and I got to take a nice long hot bath.
Wednesday I was a little bummed, it was supposed to be 95° outside and our spinal cord injury support group, we have one on the second Wednesday of every month. I totally forgot that I had taken my van into get fixed and I was going to try to cruise over to the support group in my chair but it was just way too hot. I did get to take Robby for cruise but the heat was unbearable so Karen was still here when I got back so I just had her put me back to bed and texted Rosa to tell her she didn't have to come in. This is the second support I have missed and I just really wanted to go. I was going to relax in bed and watch movies but I kept falling asleep. Omar did some more work on the Arbor in my front yard and it really looks great, now we just need to figure out what color to paint the fence. Of course I didn't make it over to the farmers market either.
Thursday was a pretty good day. Karen came in and got me up and I was able to take Robby on a nice long cruise around Santa Cruz, we went at about 5 miles before it got really hot. I came back and rested for a bit and just watch TV until Rosa came in to put me to bed. We did some personal care and I got to take a nice long hot bath. I miss my Google Glass.
Friday was a really good day, a lot cooler than it has been the last couple of days. Karen came in and got me up and Robby and I cruised through the Lagoon, to the end of the wharf and back into the end of the Boardwalk and back. It's so much nicer to cruise along the boardwalk when everything is closed, there are still some people there and a lot of the stores are open but it's easier to get around. I like the crowds because it's good practice for Robby to ignore people but personally I like it when it's more empty. We cruised on home and I rested for a bit, I'm afraid to tilt back when I am out and about because my chair sounds really awful and I don't want to get stuck. I still haven't heard back from Numotion even though Daniel promised me he would put a rush on it. I don't know why I expected anything less. Theresa came in and put me to bed. While she was putting me to bed I got a message from Marica saying that her and Teresa made it into town and are getting comfortable, they're staying at a bed and breakfast less than half a block away… I can't wait to see them tomorrow and I would love to check out the place that they are staying. I go by it all the time and I have always wanted to go inside and take pictures, Marisa sent me some pictures so I will have them on here since I don't have any.
Saturday was just an amazing day. There was a Loma Prieta Elementary school Reunion on the boardwalk here in Santa Cruz, I thought it was on the boardwalk but it was on the sand in front of the boardwalk so I couldn't really get down to say hello to everyone. The weather has been really warm but today it was overcast a little chilly, the fog never did burn off but we were pretty happy for it. A couple of the guys thought that maybe they could carry me Down to say hello but unfortunately that's not possible, it was very sweet of them to offer. My friends Marisa and Teresa came down from Visalia and stayed at the babbling Brook bed and breakfast literally quarter quarter of A block away, I pass by it all the time and I can see through the fence I I always wanted to go in And take pictures and check it out and it was even more amazing than I imagined, of course they didn't have my Google glass but I hope one day to go up and be able to take pictures… Teresa took some and sent them to me and after the Reunion sheri and I went and hung out with them for a while. They have a really nice spread with wine and champagne, cheese and crackers, stuffed mushrooms and cookies. They have some oil and vinegar's from the place downtown where I get mine, they had blood orange and chocolate and a cut up loaf of French bread, it was so good. The day was over before we know it and it's time to come back home so my caregiver could put me to bed, all the fun stuff goes by way too fast. Sheri and I came back here and Theresa put me to bed and I asleep pretty much right away. The last picture is from elementary school and I am the one in the middle of the back, always the tallest. Sheri is down one row and just to the right of me. When we got back Omar I Had put the trellis and the finishing touches on my arbor over the front gate and it looks amazing, I can't wait to plant vines to go over-the-top.
Sunday was another great day. Sheri spent the night here and we got to spend part of the day together before she had to leave. Cindy came in and got me up and Sheri and I headed for downtown, there was a lot to do downtown today. They had about a 2 or three block long antique yard sale with a bunch of cool stuff. Sheri found one of those old Metal fire trucks that you pedal to fix up, I remember those from when I was little. We headed over to the Olive connection to check out the oil and vinegars, we both ended up getting sample packs and I can't wait to try them. Of course we both had to get blood orange and chocolate. We walked through the Greek festival and they were just setting up, they didn't open it up for about 20 minutes so we decided to go to Pono Hawaiian barbecue for lunch, I love this place. Well we were waiting for our food Aki came up to say hello, I haven't seen her for a while and it was nice to catch up a little bit… hopefully we can get together soon and really catch up. We came back home and Sheri hit the road and I came in to rest for a bit before Theresa came in to put me to bed. I was going to take Robby for a little cruise but he got sick twice in the driveway so I decided to just let him rest until Theresa came. Teresa put me to bed and we did some personal care and I got to take a nice long hot bath. Unfortunately the battery on my lift died so my mom had to come down and her and Theresa listed be out of the tub and onto the bed.
Monday what's kind of a sad day around here. David and Melissa left for Oregon at 6 AM, it was sad to see them go but I'm glad they were here. Karen came in and got me up and I took Robby for a really long cruise, our usual cruise except we cruised down San Lorenzo reservoir to Ross, I didn't do any shopping I just wanted to cruise a little bit more. I came home and rest for a bit Rosa and then came in and put me to bed. I am really enjoying the food from this new chef. Tonight, besides breakfast lunch and dinner, he gave me a couple of desserts… chocolate raspberry and lime Mandarin tofu mousse. I have a chocolate raspberry and it was really good, he said or sugar free. I'm not going to have my Google Glass for a while, they broke and I had to mail them in and get it replaced.
Tuesday was another great day. Lisa came in and got me up and took me to Federal express to exchange my Google glass and to send a couple of shirts to David that he left here. Then she took me over to the nursery to get some more soil, my vines and my roses are sprouting. Our last stop was at Scott's auto body to get an estimate I'm getting the door fixed. We were going to go to Costco but it just got to be too late so we just came back and I rested for a bit and then took Robby out for a cruise to the wharf and back a couple of times. Rosa came in and put me to bed, we did some personal care and I got to take a nice long hot bath.
Wednesday was another great day. Karen came in and got me up and I took Robby for really nice long cruise around Santa Cruz. I came back and met Karen Down at the farmers market so she can help me get some rotisserie chicken, roasted potatoes, White onions and strawberries… Rosa said she was going to make flautas for dinner. I came back home and watch some TV for a while until Rosa came in. Rosa put me to bed and made a killer dinner of flautas, chicken, cheese and potato. She also guacamole, beans and rice. We waited a while and checked my blood sugar and it wasn't high… I was really surprised. Omar is taking down my front gate so he can put a trellis and an Arbor around the front gate so I can wear some vines, I'm so excited!
Thursday was a pretty good day, the weather has been a really nice. Karen came in and got me up Lisa came by to take me to Costco, usually the weekdays are the best days to go to Costco but it was pretty crowded. We got what we needed and got out of there. Lisa brought me home I put the stuff away and I took Robby for a nice long cruise. We cruised over and went down to the end of the wharf and back, to the end of the Boardwalk and back and then to the end of the wharf and back again and then home. Rosa came in and we did some personal care and of course my much loved nice long hot bath.
Friday was a pretty good day. Susan came in for my massage and noticed that there was something in the cage out on the porch and it wasn't a raccoon… I was just saying to someone the other day" I don't know what I will do if we ever caught a skunk in this cage" sure enough, there was a skunk in the cage. Susan called a couple different places and I went for a cruise thinking it was taken care of, I came back from my 5 mile cruise with Robby and it was still on the porch. I was going to go to the last concert on the beach, Papa Do Run Run, but Robbie got sick a couple of times so I didn't want to leave him home alone and I didn't want to take him with me… I think he's just not handling the heat as well as she used to. I felt so bad because when I came back the skunk was still there and it had no water so I called native animal control and they came out and for $250 they took away my little friend, they also said they don't print back the cages. I think from now on I will just pick up all the food and water in the yard and not try to catch any more critters. Theresa came in and put me to bed and I relaxed and watched TV for the rest of the evening.
Saturday was a restful day. I just couldn't keep my eyes open so I decided to stay in bed and wouldn't you know it it was beautiful outside. I slept on and off most of the day and watch TV. Theresa came in and we did some personal care and I got to take my nice long hot bath.
Sunday was also a day of rest. It looked like it was going to be really hot outside and it got up to 88° so I'm glad I decided just stay in bed. Theresa came in to set me back up and feed Robby and I, after just a couple of weekends she is doing just great and I am so lucky to have found her… thank you Rosa
Monday was a really good day. Karen came in and got me up and they took Robby for a short cruise to the wharf and back… It was such a wonderful day. David and I took my mom to Ramos furniture store because she wanted to find new furniture for her living room. They are such a great selection and she found one that she loved so we came back and David measure her living room and it was a perfect fit so they went back and bought it to be delivered tomorrow. Rosa and Theresa came in to put me to bed, I think Theresa is going to work out great. I am so excited that everything is working out, no more stress and anxiety.
Tuesday was a good day. Karen came in and got me up and I took Robby for a cruise, unfortunately I didn't have my Google Glass because it didn't get fully charged from the day before… I really feel weird without my Google Glass anymore. We went on our regular cruise accept the lagoon because they are still working on that, I can't wait to see it but I'm going to miss the old beautiful wood. Omar came in and we decided to switch around my van in the barbecue equipment in the pergola and I think it looks great, even though I can't take a picture. I came home and rested for a bit and then Rosa and Theresa came in to put me to bed, do some personal care and give me a nice long hot bath.
Wednesday was yet another gorgeous day. Karen came and got me up and I took Robby for a really long cruise around Santa Cruz, our normal route. I really love the way the new barbecue area looks. Karen planted a bunch of seeds and I had around here on Monday and they are already sprouting. A bunch of different colored roses and some climbing vines. Rosa came in and put me to bed and David and Melissa made a killer dinner for my mom and I, scrambled eggs, bacon, homemade cinnamon rolls and strawberry margaritas… It was awesome!
Thursday was a great day but went by way to fast. Karen came in and got me up and went to my weekly appointment with my psychologist, I had so much good news to tell her. After my appointment I cruised over to the Civic Auditorium to buy another ticket for the derby girls bout on Saturday, David and Melissa have a friend visiting so we take her to see the bout. I came home and rested for a bit and then Kay came by to die and cut my hair, I love the way it looks. Rosa came in and put me to bed and we did some personal care and of course a nice long hot bath. We caught another raccoon on the back porch and Omar took it to Watsonville and dropped it off where he dropped off the other ones, they are so adorable and I wish they were not so destructible.
Friday was a pretty good day but really HOT, is got up to 92°. Karen came in and got me up and Robby and I went for as long as we could and then just came home. We can't yet another raccoon and Omar came to him to his new home. We were all going to go out to dinner but it was just too hot so David and Melissa went up to Berger. and got dinner. I had koby sliders and tater tots, I have not had a burger or tots for such a long time and it was so good. David, Melissa and I watched bridesmaids… They couldn't believe I had never seen it before. Theresa came in and put me to bed. Omar also works at the Boardwalk and runs the tractor that smooth out the sand on the beach, he always makes such beautiful straight lines and he gets really annoyed when other people don't make it look as nice.
Saturday what's up pretty good day. Karen and Cindy came in to get me up, Cindy came in so that Karen could show her how to do my personal care… it's so nice with everybody knows how to do everything. I got to take a nice long hot bath before I got up so it was nice. I thought I was going to be really hot again and it was a little bit warm but there was a breeze. I took Robby for a cruise through the Lagoon, Down W. Cliff Dr. A little bit and back and to the end of the wharf and back. David, Melissa, Melissa's friend and I went to Pono's Hawaiian grill for dinner and it was so delicious, I love this place. I had a spicy scallops bowl and wanted to eat it all but I didn't. After that we went over to the Civic Auditorium to watch the Santa Cruz Derby girls versus some team in Oakland. All of the other bouts I went with Teresa and she put me to bed so I couldn't remember how long they were and asked my evening caregiver to be here at 8 PM, thebout and at 8:30 PM. I tried to text my evening caregiver but she didn't answer me so I just came on home, it was halftime. She didn't answer me because she was on her way driving here and when I got back she was waiting outside so it's a good thing I came back. She put me to bed and I fell right to sleep.
Sunday was a really great day! A day I have been waiting for for a long time. I have been talking to a classmate from high school, Elizabeth for a while now on Facebook and I finally not only got to meet her but she put together a fundraising event for team Robby for dog fest walk and roll at that music in the park in Los Gatos. We invited some CCI graduates and puppy raisers and it was really awesome. Elizabeth's idea was to have the kids draw pictures of the service dogs and service dogs in training and auction off, such a great idea and everybody loved it. David, Melissa and Lindsey went with Robby and I and we all had such a great time listening to music, visiting with each other and talking to people about CCI. I thought I was going to have to get up in front of people and talk about CCI but there was a representative that is used to doing it and She did such a great job, I was much more relaxed knowing that I didn't have to talk in front of people. We raised $353 for CCI DogFest Walk N Roll! We went to happy hound got hamburgers and french fries afterwards, when I went to high school in Los Gatos happy hound was the place to go for lunch. We came home Theresa put me to bed… a great ending to a great week.
