Friday - stressful

I'm trying to work my plans for going to the Brevard Halloween Festival on Saturday. A few years ago, we had a good time with Karen & Bob, who met us there and were staying overnight nearby. There was an evening tour of a historic home, Silvermont Mansion, and a competition for spotting White Squirrel figures all over the tour. (Bob won a friendship bracelette.)
After that, I found out a lot of my paternal biological family live nearby - a missed opportunity to meet them, so this year I really wanted to repeat the experience with a meetup with that part of my biological family. Last night, I found out my half sister and her husband will not be around to meet me there because she has a craft booth out of town now on weekends. Her daughter still wants to meet me but she is having some health issues with an autoimmune disorder this week.
Lastly, and the hardest to work through, Karen and Bob don't appear to have an interest in going with us. It would make the long road trip a lot more fun and less stressful if they were with us. There is a lot less to do this year at the Brevard Halloween festival and there is no historic mansion tour now or any other late event after 5PM so it will be a short day, which would kinda make the trip less tempting to want to stay overnight but it really is a long drive - 3.5 hours and my car is not really trustworthy this time. The tires need replacing and I am in the middle of a fuel-consumption test again to get the engine replaced in a recall before my time is up.
So, once again, this might not be a good idea for this year, although I really want to meet these people I am related to in NW North Carolina.

I also had a phone call from my bank about investing my money in a CD or other interest-earning account that I am afraid of going into as financially ignorant as I am.

Finally, I am trying be ready to go to the Witches Walk event in Winston-Salem with one of the MeetUp groups I am a member of. That should be a lot of fun and, while I am looking forward to it, I am having trouble finding old costume parts and the remaining makeup that I have. The long white wig I had as part of my Ghost costume a couple of years ago would be perfect.

I need to be willing to let some things slide for now and revisit them after November.

Fit app: afternoon walk
Heart Points
miles

What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with milk
Amy's Beans + Rice Non-Dairy Burrito (270 calories)(7g fat, 0g saturated fat)(8g protein)
1 avocado (250 calories)
1 piece of Halloween milk chocolate
1 cup whole milk Kefir (150 calories)(390mg calcium)
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
CoQ10 200mg
1 bag Lesser Evil popcorn (60 calories)(2.5g sat fat)

thursday

Went to Cardio class at the gym.
Came home and took an Aleve before having a shower.

Went to Harris Teeter (senior discount day) and bought groceries.

9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
114.0 lbs
33.8% Body Fat
70.8 lb Muscle Mass
21.0 BMI

What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with milk
1/3 cup pumpkin seed+flax granola (300 calories)(20mg calcium)
1 cup whole milk Kefir (150 calories)(390mg calcium)
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
CoQ10 200mg
Turkey + Cheddar sandwich
1 Aleve tablet
1/2 Newman's white pizza (600 calories)(10g saturated fat)(466mg calcium)

Wednesday

I had an afternoon dental appointment. Just a routine cleaning.
We spent most of the day setting up the Halloween decorations in the front yard. Spooky Lady and her graveyard are now set up and lit up on a timer.

I had very little to eat or drink all day. I just kept pulling things down from the attic and trying to propery label bins before putting the packing back in them and returning them to the attic without a break.
Ended up having a late evening bowl of soup & snacks and trying to hydrate by drinking more water + juice.

Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with milk
1/3 cup pumpkin seed+flax granola (300 calories)(20mg calcium)
1 cup whole milk Kefir (150 calories)(390mg calcium)
Chicken + Orzo + Lemon soup (200 calories)
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
1/3 cup rice crackers
1 slice of toast with almond butter + blueberry preserves

Home again

Back to important tasks and erands and house-keeping.
I went to the Power 30 workout at the gym, which was more difficult for me that usual this week.

9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
112.4 lbs
33.5% Body Fat
70.1 lb Muscle Mass
20.7 BMI

What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
1 Orgain 30g chocolate protein shake (160 calories) (650 mg calcium)
1 Thai Chicken Wrap from Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1/2 savory scone from Raani coffee shop
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
two 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
CoQ10 200mg
1 cafe au lait from Caribou Coffee

I had a fabulous birthday

I drove down to Atlanta on Friday and spent the entire weekend visiting friends while staying at Audrey's house.

Raani Coffee, then Scarecrows at the Botanical Garden with Sandra Ross, Mia Fancher, and Betsy Michaud.

Driving at Night with Audrey and Sandy

Dinner at Canoe with Gillian, Lisa, Audrey, and Sandy

Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade

thursday

Woke up feeling stiff, probably from the wine last night. Maybe from the lack of real exercise yesterday as well.

Fit app: afternoon walk
Heart Points
miles
steps

8:30 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
114.2 lbs
33.8% Body Fat
70.3 lb Muscle Mass
21.0 BMI

What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with milk
Chobani key lime Greek yogurt (140 calories) (11g protein)(1.5g sat. fat)

Wednesday

Free day.

I was a bit late this morning taking meds and vitamins, so I decided to skip the Rosuvastatin today rather than take two doses closer together. It might be pure coincidence, but my back and muscle issues started the morning after I had taken two closer-together doses, as instructed by the triage nurse at the time. I had missed a dose in the morning and when I phoned late that afternoon, I was instructed to just go ahead and take that days' dose late. The next morning, I took my usual dose at my usual time, about 7:00 AM. Then next morning, April 13, 2024, I could hardly move for the pain when I woke up. That was when I could not even put on my shoes or sit up straight. I think I will always err on the side of caution - of taking less - now that I know I won't die if I miss one day's dose.

I had to get out of the house this afternoon, so I decided to put gas in the car. I went to a BP station that also also offered car washes with purchase, so I chose that. There were signs saying they had a car wash. There was the purchase question for a car wash at the pump. I bought a basic car was and drove around to the back of the building, only to find out the car was was not functioning and was, in fact, disassembled to some degree - no brushes, etc. although water was still connected and the bay doors were open. I drove through, got sprayed with a mist of stagnant water that reeked like a sewer, and went back in to the counter to ask for my money back on the car wash.
I got home with a full tank and a dirtier car than I started with. I was not satisfied with my one outing of the day.

Cohab Space was having a public pre-market event so I informed MonsterMustDie that I was going to that. He came with me and we looked at the showroom-ready galleries and market space and sat outdoors in back, enjoying the live music provided.

9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
113.5 lbs
33.8% Body Fat
70.3 lb Muscle Mass
20.9 BMI

What I ate today:
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with milk
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
two 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
1/3 cup pumpkin seed+flax granola (300 calories)(20mg calcium)
+ 1 cup whole milk Kefir (150 calories)(390mg calcium)
Momo Fuku soy + scallion noodles (320 calories) (10g protein)(20mg calcium)
+ 1 cup fresh spinach (7 calories)
+ 1 boiled egg (78 calories)(6.3g protein)
1 glass of red wine
1 order of french fries (not worth it)
1 slice cherry pie

Here are some photos from Cohab Space.

tuesday

I went to Power 30 at the gym this afternoon.
Didn't leave the house for anything else.

9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
112.9 lbs
33.6% Body Fat
70.1 lb Muscle Mass
20.8 BMI

What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with milk
1 Cider donut (320 calories)(7g saturated fat)
Chobani key lime Greek yogurt (140 calories)(11g protein)(1.5g sat. fat)
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
CoQ10 200mg
3 oz Roasted Brussels Sprouts (77 calories)(0.3g fat)
3 oz Roasted Potatoes (111 calories)(2g fat)
2 oz Rotiserie Chicken (134 calories)(15.4g protein)
hydrOXYzine HCL 10mg tablet (at bedtime)

monday

Yoga in the morning.
Found a couple of medical bill in my spam folder that I paid today.
I paid the dermatologist office over the phone.
I had to drive to the Urgent Care Clinic in person because their online bot was dysfunctional, but it was a fast visit.

9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
112.9 lbs
33.5% Body Fat
70.3 lb Muscle Mass
20.8 BMI

What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
hydrOXYzine HCL 10mg tablet (at bedtime)
2 cups coffee with milk
1 Cider donut (320 calories)(7g saturated fat)
Chobani Key Lime Greek Yogurt (140 calories)(11g protein)(1.5g sat. fat)
3 oz Roasted Brussels Sprouts (77 calories)(0.3g fat)
3.15 oz Roasted Potatoes (111 calories)(2g fat)

sunday

All of my plans were rained out again today.

Talked to Sandy while I was walking during a break in the rain and honed the plans for my weekend trip.

Fit app: afternoon walk
37 Heart Points
1.89 miles
5,004 steps

What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with milk
1/2 Cider donut (320 calories((7g saturated fat)
handful of Avocado Oil Potato Chips
Chobani key lime Greek yogurt (140 calories) (11g protein)
Healthy Choice Grilled Chicken Marsala (180 calories)(17g protein)
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
two 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
CoQ10 200mg
3 oz Roasted Brussels Sprouts (77 calories)(0.3g fat)
3.15 oz Roasted Potatoes (111 calories)(2g fat)
1 Trader Joe's Spicy Lentil Wrap (290 calories)(1g saturated fat)

I need to drink more water today.

Friday - Changes to travel plans and Zooming

No plans today.
I was able to change my travel plans for my birthday weekend to stay with Audrey instead of Gilli. All other plans remain the same - I'm just staying in a different house.

We had a short Zoom with Soogs tonight. MonsterMustDie got to show his latest stuff.
Brian was in an automotive accident. He's okay his old car is probably totaled. This accident happened while he was just sitting at the intersection, waiting on the light. Sometimes you just can't win.
Laura did not go to Scott Antique Market this month. We also talked about the storm blowing into the gulf.

8:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
114.46 lbs
33.9% Body Fat
71.0 lb Muscle Mass (32.1%)
21.1 BMI

What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with milk
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
Chobani key lime Greek yogurt (140 calories) (11g protein)
Sushi salmon + avocado roll (380 calories) (13g protein)

Thursday - Trip Check

Went to Cardio Dance class at the gym.
After that, I had a late afternoon Trip Check at a mechanic that Bob likes before I drive down to Atlanta next week. They were as nice as they could be and gave me advice that no Kia dealership shared. To save me from being bored while waiting, MonsteMustDie followed me to the mechanic and we puttered around Greensboro for an hour while the mechanics squeezed me in before they left for the day at 5:00pm. Car was ready sooner than I expected, which was good, and they gave it a thorough checkup for my trip next week.

While we were killing time, I got a Chicken Caesar sandwich at Fresh Market. I noticed the sandwich was tasty but very dry. Looking at it and eating it, I realize it had absolutely no dressing in it and actually contained crunchy croutons as well. The ingredient list was still a mile long and reminded me how important it is to eat more food that I make myself at home with much simpler ingredients. That would mean a homemade chicken salad if I wanted to know everything that went into it. Otherwise, I'd have to bake my own bread... which I would not mind knowing how to do but it is not in my current skill set. The amount of saturated fat was still quite surprising - I'm going to have to do better next time.

After we got home to High Point, we were able to make it back out in time for an artist talk on the local painting exhibit I love so much at the TAG gallery. It was a good finish for a good day.

8:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
114.4 lbs
33.9% Body Fat
70.8 lb Muscle Mass (32.1%)
21.0 BMI

What I ate today:
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with milk
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
two 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
CoQ10 200mg
1 slice oatnut toast with Nutella
1/3 cup pumpkin seed+flax granola (300 calories)(20mg calcium)
+ 1 cup Kefir (150 calories)(390mg calcium)
1 dry Chicken Caesar Wrap (420 calories)(8g saturated fat)(25g protein)

Wednesday

Women's Night Zoom tonight. Only two people showed up - Kim and Gilli.
I have concerns about staying at Gilli's house but I am committed to the visit.
Gilli tells me she has stopped smoking inside the house and has cleaned everything. However, she brought in a stray cat that had ringworm and has given it to her other cats and the tiny dog she has. She is waiting for meds to come in the mail this week so she can start treating her pets. I don't know how contagious ringworm, a fungal infection, is or how I can protect myself from it.

Kim and Harris are still haggling with his employer over cancelling a trip they paid for over a year ago. His employer now wants him, two weeks from their trip, to be onsite for a project instead. They are hoping that his employer will at least pay for their non-refundable travel plans, which were quite expensive. I really hope his company reimburses him gladly or lets him have his vacation with no grudges.

9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
114.0 lbs
33.9% Body Fat
70.5 lb Muscle Mass (32.0%)
21.0 BMI

What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with milk
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
two 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
CoQ10 200mg
Breakfast:
1/3 cup pumpkin seed+flax granola (300 calories)(20mg calcium)
+ 1 cup Kefir (150 calories)(390mg calcium)
Lunch:
Momo Fuku soy + scallion noodles (320 calories) (10g protein)(20mg calcium)
+ 1 cup fresh spinach (7 calories)
Dinner
Spinach salad with fried chicken tender

tuesday

After going back on the statin yesterday, I did wake up with some aching. Was it the statin or the meal at McCallisters or the spritz I had last night? I'm taking the statin again this morning.
I spent some time raking acorns and sweeping the sidewalks outside.
I went to Power 30 class at gym.

9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
114.9 lbs
34.2% Body Fat
70.8 lb Muscle Mass
21.1 BMI

What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with milk
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
hydrOXYzine HCL 10mg tablet
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
two 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
CoQ10 200mg
1/3 cup pumpkin seed+flax granola (300 calories)(20mg calcium)
+ 1 cup Kefir (150 calories)(390mg calcium) 1 Amy's Black Bean Burrito (290 calories)(1g saturated fat)(8g protein)
+ 1 avocado (240 calories)(13g carbohydrate)(3g protein)(15g monounsaturated, 4g polyunsaturated, 3g saturated fat)(10g fiber)
1 slice mozzarella cheese (60 calories)(2g saturated fat)(132 mg calcium)