After her appointment, the vet scheduled a follow-up in 4 weeks and suggested having an ultrasound of her abdomen. They gave me sedatives to give the cat the night before and the day of the next appointment. The appointment cost me $478.59.
Purple Punk Rocker from Atlanta, Georgia. Now just a faded Goth Ghost in High Point, North Carolina. Missing my old haunts while looking for a new one.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Tuesday - Ellie's veterinarian appointment
It occurs to me that I should wait until after I should wait until after I take the cat to the vet to take a shower this morning. This is the same place with fleas in the upholstered office furniture.
After her appointment, the vet scheduled a follow-up in 4 weeks and suggested having an ultrasound of her abdomen. They gave me sedatives to give the cat the night before and the day of the next appointment. The appointment cost me $478.59.
After her appointment, the vet scheduled a follow-up in 4 weeks and suggested having an ultrasound of her abdomen. They gave me sedatives to give the cat the night before and the day of the next appointment. The appointment cost me $478.59.
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Monday, December 29, 2025
monday
Foggy morning but warmer. The cat feels much better today but I'll keep her veterinarian appointment on Tuesday morning because she's overdue for a check-up. Time for me to throw more money at everything for new year's maintenance - cats, people, house.
It has turned into a very windy afternoon. We can hear the wind roaring through the trees like a loud surf today.
It has turned into a very windy afternoon. We can hear the wind roaring through the trees like a loud surf today.
I donated more used books at the library today - a couple of cook books that belonged to my mother that I will never use.
Planning to watch the last-released episode of Stranger Things tonight.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
113.8 lbs
33.8% Body Fat
70.5 lb Muscle Mass
20.9 BMI
Fit app: afternoon walk
Heart Points
miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
2 cups coffee with half+half
Amy's Brown Rice + Black-eyed Peas bowl (300 calories) (9g protein)
1 Ardens Garden Green Energy Machine juice (130 calories) (2g protein)
Ruffles potato chips
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Sunday, December 28, 2025
sunday
Cold and foggy this morning.
I listened to podcasts on headphones and made coffee while MonsterMustDie slept in this morning.
It remained cold and foggy all day. I had my evening walk in a cool mist, not quite wet enough for an umbrella to be useful.
I got in from my walk and made a greasy frozen pizza and salad for dinner and we watched two of the final episodes of Stranger Things. I made the mistake of reminding MonsterMustDie that this is the final season and there are only two episodes left. He knew this previously but has forgotten it completely now and I need to remember to just let these things drop and not mention them.
It's a lot easier on him to let every hour of each day be new to him without sadly being too aware of how much he is losing. He tells me I am being negative and too discouraging when I remind him of things. A large part of what I need to do is keep my mouth shut.
I listened to podcasts on headphones and made coffee while MonsterMustDie slept in this morning.
It remained cold and foggy all day. I had my evening walk in a cool mist, not quite wet enough for an umbrella to be useful.
I got in from my walk and made a greasy frozen pizza and salad for dinner and we watched two of the final episodes of Stranger Things. I made the mistake of reminding MonsterMustDie that this is the final season and there are only two episodes left. He knew this previously but has forgotten it completely now and I need to remember to just let these things drop and not mention them.
It's a lot easier on him to let every hour of each day be new to him without sadly being too aware of how much he is losing. He tells me I am being negative and too discouraging when I remind him of things. A large part of what I need to do is keep my mouth shut.
9:30 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
114.6 lbs
34.1% Body Fat
70.8 lb Muscle Mass
21.1 BMI
Fit app: evening walk
33 Heart Points
1.95 miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
chicken sausage, sauer kraut, pretzel bun
Adobo Mushroom Bowl (260 calories) (10g protein)
5 white chocolate peppermint pretzels (addictive)
green salad with walnuts and raisins
pepperoni pizza
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Saturday, December 27, 2025
saturday
MonsterMustDie found his key in the place he kept insisting could not be where it was. I will say no more about this other than I am very happy that the key was found and I feel very disturbed by the fact that he does not remember from one day to the next where he went or whether he left the house at all.
10:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
113.1 lbs
33.8% Body Fat
70.1 lb Muscle Mass
20.8 BMI
Fit app: evening walk
48 Heart Points
3.88 miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
2 cups coffee with half+half
chicken sausage, sauer kraut, pretzel bun
walnut baklava (270 calories)
salmon avocado sushi roll (380 calories) (13g protein) (47mg calcium)
1 gimme seaweed snack pack (25 calories) (1 g protein)
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Friday, December 26, 2025
friday
MonsterMustDie slept in this morning until around 9:00AM, which was good.
Ellie Cat seems to be feeling a lot better today and she's eating and drinking again.
MonsterMustDie has lost his car key again. This is the last key he had and he refuses to order a new key for his car. I am begging him to at least order one today so he can eventually have a spare key again but he refuses to do it. This kind of behavior drives me crazy.
10:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
114.5 lbs
34.1% Body Fat
70.5 lb Muscle Mass
21.0 BMI
Fit app: afternoon walk
5 Heart Points
5,391 steps
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
Momo Fuku soy + scallion noodles (320 calories) (10g protein)
2 boiled eggs
1 Aleve tablet
chicken sausage, sauer kraut, pretzel bun
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas 2025
Merry Christmas.
Nothing happening today.
Zoom meeting tonight with Brian and Laura.
I also had a long conversation with Cindi tonight after our Zoom. It was a very good catch-up.
Nothing happening today.
Zoom meeting tonight with Brian and Laura.
I also had a long conversation with Cindi tonight after our Zoom. It was a very good catch-up.
We were kinda worried about Ellie Cat today. She started the day with vomiting several times in the morning. Then she had no desire to eat anything and just stayed curled up sleeping the rest of the day. She is getting quite old and I believe she has teeth problems again. I went online and made a veterinarian appointment for her as soon as possible, which will be Tuesday morning.
10:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
114.4 lbs
34.1% Body Fat
70.5 lb Muscle Mass
21.0 BMI
Fit app: afternoon walk
52 Heart Points
6,115 steps
2.35 miles
63 Move minutes
1,005 calories
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
2 cups coffee + eggnog
fresh baguette with radishes, butter, Marmite, goat cheese, fruit preserves, etc.
4 peppermint + white chocolate pretzels
1 Orgain 30g chocolate protein shake (160 calories) (650 mg calcium)
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve
Pizza tonight with Karen and Bob. Bob always makes home made pizza for their family on Christmas Eve.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
111.8 lbs
33.5% Body Fat
69.7 lb Muscle Mass
20.6 BMI
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with half+half
Momo Fuku soy + scallion noodles (320 calories) (10g protein)
1/2 cup baby kale
2 boiled eggs
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
2 large slices home made pizza
1 glass red wine
potato chips and french onion dip
12 oz lemonade
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
tuesday
Wondering if it would be possible to have a New Years Day brunch at the house.
9:10 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
110.2 lbs
33.2% Body Fat
69.0 lb Muscle Mass
20.3 BMI
Fit app: evening walk
24 Heart Points
4.03 miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee + milk
1/2 Focaccia (150 calories)
Amy's non-dairy Burrito (310 calories) (60g calcium) (10g protein) + salsa + sour cream
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
6 trisket crackers with curry chicken salad
20 oz hot apple cider
sliced roast chicken (50 calories) (11g protein)
slice provolone cheese (100 calories) (7g protein)
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Monday, December 22, 2025
monday
No plans today.
I am feeling a tiny bit achy in the bones today, mostly my left shin and right elbow, which I assume is a mild effect of the Zometa treatment on December 3.
I am feeling a tiny bit achy in the bones today, mostly my left shin and right elbow, which I assume is a mild effect of the Zometa treatment on December 3.
9:10 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
110.9 lbs
33.4% Body Fat
69.2 lb Muscle Mass
20.4 BMI
Didn't walk today. I'm feeling a bit stabby-achy and I have not worked up the courage to take anything for fear that it will conflict with the Zometa treatment. This is probably an unnecessary fear since my last blood labs showed no compromised kidney function, which appears to be the main concern with that.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee + milk
1 bowl Oatmeal + dried cranberries + cinnamon (150 calories)
1/2 Focaccia (150 calories)
OLLY Magnesium Gummy (336 mg Magnesium) (25 calories)
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Sunday
Sandy phoned during lunch and told me that they got my Halloween card to them in the mail yesterday. The postal service is still completely dysfunctional in Georgia.
We had the first Zoom in a long time with Rick and Rachael. MonsterMustDie showed them his assemblage art and his latest craft finds. They talked about their winter garden and plans for next year's planting. They got some contaminated wildflower seed last year that had a lot of horsetail seed in it and they decided to mow everything down before it bloomed and went to seed. They also have a wildlife cam in their yard that has shown them a great variety of creatures in their yard including bobcats, eagles, hawks, owls, racoons and even two opossums.
9:10 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
110.9 lbs
33.4% Body Fat
69.2 lb Muscle Mass
20.4 BMI
Fit app: afternoon walk
52 Heart Points
3.87 miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee + milk
1 bowl oatmeal
2 sushi rolls
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
1/2 Focaccia (150 calories)
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
saturday
No plans today.
9:10 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
111.1 lbs
33.4% Body Fat
69.2 lb Muscle Mass
20.4 BMI
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Friday, December 19, 2025
friday
I am thinking about Winter Solstice this coming Sunday and our lack of plans for this weekend and Christmas day.
It makes me sad in a way that feels like I am wasting my life when I could be enjoying it and hosting people at home.
It makes me sad in a way that feels like I am wasting my life when I could be enjoying it and hosting people at home.
9:10 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
111.1 lbs
33.4% Body Fat
69.2 lb Muscle Mass
20.4 BMI
Fit app: evening walk
35 Heart Points
2.13 miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with milk
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
1 small Kind bar (90 calories)
1 Amy's non-dairy Burrito (310 calories) (60g calcium) (10g protein)
2 pieces of toast with goat cheese and lingonberry preserves
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Thursday
Our living room and dining table are now decorated for the Winter holidays.
The electrical company shut off our power today for unpaid bills. I got home at 10:30AM from an errand and found the house dark. Then I phoned and got the bad news. MonsterMustDie paid the bill over the phone when he got home from work and the power was restored by 2:30PM.
The dinner plans tonight changed when Cousins Lobster food truck cancelled. Karen and Bob invited us over for dinner at their house instead. We had home made latkas and beef ribs.
9:10 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
110.0 lbs
33.1% Body Fat
69.0 lb Muscle Mass
20.2 BMI
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
two 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
OLLY Magnesium Gummy (336 mg Magnesium) (25 calories)
D3 1000 IU supplement
2 cups coffee with milk
1 slice marzipon stollen
1 gimme seaweed snack pack (25 calories) (1 g protein)
1 Kind bar (210 calories)
2 latkas (140 calories) and 1 braised beef rib (219 calories) (20g protein)
2 sugar cookies (60 calories)
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Wednesday
I have a strong desire for a Christmas tree. I couldn't find any small trees this late in the season here - only large, completely unaffordable trees that were not so pretty, anyway, so I bought a small fresh wreath and an evergreen swag at Soviero's nursery - much less expensive than a single tree would have been. Then I swung by Home Depot to pick up 2 strands of battery powered string lights and some AA batteries (it turns out I already had a lot at home but can anyone have too many AA's?). MonsterMustDie got the swag mounted on the fireplace mantle and I plan to use the wreath as a table top arrangement. They smell wonderful and the tiny lights still create a bit of the same ambiance. Candles would be great too but I'm afraid of them now. I wish a doctor would tell me about some non-harmful candles I can use. I still have a lot of cancer PTSD to work past.
8:45 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
112.4 lbs
33.6% Body Fat
69.9 lb Muscle Mass
20.7 BMI
Fit app: afternoon walk
Heart Points
miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
1 bowl oatmeal
white bean soup (639 calories) (35g protein)
1 piece Halibut (150 calories) + 1 bell pepper + 1/3 cup kale
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
OLLY Magnesium Gummy (336 mg Magnesium) (25 calories)
1 slice marzipon stollen
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
tuesday
I was extra tired this morning when I woke up. I stayed in bed a while trying to go back to sleep. I finally got up around 7:15AM after MonsterMustDie had gone to work. I walked down to put a last bit of trash in the bin for pickup this morning and saw that he had put dead holiday lights in it. I've been struggling to convince him not to put electronics in the regular trash, where he wants to put everything. He also put the styrofoam I had in a separate bag in the recycle bin, which I did take back out so I can run it to the foam recycling location at the library later.
I did get my hair cut this afternoon. I finally decided it was too much to have to wear a hat or hairband constantly and the bangs were too long down my face not to pull my hair back. I figured that I'd rather not wear a hat everywhere.
8:20 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
112.2 lbs
33.5% Body Fat
69.9 lb Muscle Mass
20.6 BMI
Fit app: afternoon walk
Heart Points
miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
2 cups coffee with milk
2 pistachio shortbread cookies (140 calories)
1 gimme seaweed snack pack (25 calories) (1 g protein)
home made white bean soup (639 calories) (35g protein)
1 slice marzipon stollen
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Monday, December 15, 2025
monday
This is turning out to be another exceptionally boring day, too cold to walk or work outside and no one around.
Once again, the only time I got outside the house all day was to go to Harris Teeter for a few extra things.
Once again, the only time I got outside the house all day was to go to Harris Teeter for a few extra things.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
111.8 lbs
33.6% Body Fat
69.4 lb Muscle Mass
20.6 BMI
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with oat milk
1 slice marzipon stollen
chex mix (130 calories)
1 Orgain 30g protein shake (160 calories) (650 mg calcium)
hot plate from Harris Teeter including fried cod
home made white bean soup (639 calories) (35g protein)
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Sunday, December 14, 2025
sunday
Very this morning. MonsterMustDie slept until 9:00 AM. I got up at 8:00 AM.
This is turning out to be an exceptionally boring day, too cold to walk or work outside and no one around.
I ended the day driving to Harris Teeter to pick up my prescription shampoo. While I was there, I also bought some kefir and spice tea that looked good to me. That was the only time I got out of the house today.
This is turning out to be an exceptionally boring day, too cold to walk or work outside and no one around.
I ended the day driving to Harris Teeter to pick up my prescription shampoo. While I was there, I also bought some kefir and spice tea that looked good to me. That was the only time I got out of the house today.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
112.0 lbs
33.6% Body Fat
69.7 lb Muscle Mass
20.6 BMI
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with eggnog
chex mix (130 calories)
1 Orgain 30g protein shake (160 calories) (650 mg calcium)
Momo Fuku soy + scallion noodles (320 calories) (10g protein) + 1 carrot
Trader Joes Chicken Green Chile tamales (600 calories)
dark chocolate almond butter cup (80 calories)
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Saturday
We slept in til 8:00 AM this morning.
We invited Karen and Bob here for a simple dinner. I made a frozen pasta dish and pan-roasted chicken breasts. Karen made a green salad for everyone. We spent a long time talking at the dining room table.
We invited Karen and Bob here for a simple dinner. I made a frozen pasta dish and pan-roasted chicken breasts. Karen made a green salad for everyone. We spent a long time talking at the dining room table.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
112.7 lbs
33.7% Body Fat
69.9 lb Muscle Mass
20.7 BMI
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with half+half
pan-roasted chicken breast
Trader Joe's mushroom ravioli
green salad with goat cheese + mixed nuts
Arden's Garden Green Energy Machine
1 slice Christmas Stollen
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Friday, December 12, 2025
friday
MonsterMustDie's "holiday party" at work is this afternoon. He left the house wearing my red knit cap and carrying the mandatory red holiday sweatshirt with him. I plan to take the sweatshirt after he's done with it - I only have one ragged pink sweatshirt at home and I really need more in my warm loungewear.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
111.6 lbs
33.6% Body Fat
69.4 lb Muscle Mass
20.5 BMI
It was too cold to walk outside today.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
two cups coffee with half+half
1 C kefir+1C milk+1C berries (390 calories) (18g protein)
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
2 Pistachio shortbread cookies (140 calories)
Momo Fuku soy + scallion noodles (320 calories) (10g protein)
1 leftover turkey + cheese sandwich
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Thursday
It was a sunny, clear day. Quite windy.
Really enjoyed Zoom with Women's Night this evening. We got to catch up with each other and asked what everyone was or was not doing this year for the holidays. Some good suggestions were made. I always learn things from these discussions. Loved seeing and hearing everyone.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
111.60 lbs
33.7% Body Fat
69.2 lb Muscle Mass
20.5 BMI
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
2 cups coffee with half+half
1 serving Oatmeal + dried cranberries + cinnamon (150 calories)
2 Pistachio shortbread cookies (140 calories)
Spicey Pumpkin Samosas (510 calories)
mochi green tea icecream (480 calories)
1 gimme seaweed snack pack (25 calories) (1 g protein)
mushroom bisque soup (180 calories)
1 glass Pom juice (160 calories)
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Wednesday
This should be a good day for me, as I am a social creature who craves company and the stimulation of other people.
We are planning to meet up with friends from Black Mountain this afternoon.
Then, we have a Zoom with a couple friends in Atlanta tonight.
We are planning to meet up with friends from Black Mountain this afternoon.
Then, we have a Zoom with a couple friends in Atlanta tonight.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
112.0 lbs
33.9% Body Fat
69.2 lb Muscle Mass
20.6 BMI
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
2 cups coffee with half+half
momofuku soy + scallion noodles (320 calories)
+ 1 sliced carrot + handful of greens
6 Asian dumplings at Little Ari's
1 Pocari sweat drink at Little Ari's
No walk today.
Did a snort of Nasacort for the first time in a very long time just to try to stop having to attempt to blow my nose constantly. I have some sort of irritation just inside my left nostril. The spray seemed to work.
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Tuesday, December 09, 2025
tuesday
It's recycling pick-up day here in my town.
Outside, it's cold and wet but still no snow or ice... well, there might be some black ice on the street that I don't know about.
Ben Anderson's crew came by this afternoon and cleaned out our gutters for the winter, post-fall season. The roof here should be fine until the next gutter-clearing Spring, when remaining leaves and pollen drop, now.
Outside, it's cold and wet but still no snow or ice... well, there might be some black ice on the street that I don't know about.
Ben Anderson's crew came by this afternoon and cleaned out our gutters for the winter, post-fall season. The roof here should be fine until the next gutter-clearing Spring, when remaining leaves and pollen drop, now.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
110.7 lbs
33.6% Body Fat
68.8 lb Muscle Mass
20.4 BMI
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with half+half
"cheesy chips" blue corn flax chips + salsa + grated cheddar + sour cream
1 peppermint candy
1 KitKat chocolate
This became a day of fatty snacks and junk food.
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Monday, December 08, 2025
Monday
Remembering not to make my life uneccesarily complicated today. I was on that path last night.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
112.0 lbs
33.8% Body Fat
69.4 lb Muscle Mass
20.6 BMI
Too slushy cold to walk today. It's been a mix of snow and rain all day and more is predicted overnight.
At least I got my floor exercises done.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with eggnog
1 bowl oatmeal with cinnamon and dried cranberries (150 calories)
1 Orgain 30g chocolate protein shake (160 calories) (650 mg calcium)
6 potato + meat snacks (600 calories?)
2 mochi ice cream bites (160 calories)
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Sunday, December 07, 2025
sunday
The plan for today is to get the last small gifts and cards ready to mail.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
111.3 lbs
33.6% Body Fat
69.2 lb Muscle Mass
20.5 BMI
Fit app: afternoon walk
52 Heart Points
5.42 miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
L-Arginine L-Citrulline complex 1000 mg supplement
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
2 cups coffee with eggnog
1 Orgain 30g chocolate protein shake (160 calories) (650 mg calcium)
reuben sandwich from Fig and Olive (900 calories)
1 glass POMegranate juice (230 calories)
OLLY Magnesium Gummy (336 mg Magnesium) (25 calories)
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Saturday, December 06, 2025
Foggy Morning
Really impressive fog this morning.
Today was the USS Bonaventure Trekmas party with Dirty Ferangi game. We all brought bags of food for the local pantry this year as well. The favorite thing I brought home this year was a cube of MM's from the guess-how-many game. The most stealable gifts were chocolates or tree ornaments.
Later on, I think I finished what little gift shopping I have to do. Now, I just need to gift wrap it, box it, and mail it.
Today was the USS Bonaventure Trekmas party with Dirty Ferangi game. We all brought bags of food for the local pantry this year as well. The favorite thing I brought home this year was a cube of MM's from the guess-how-many game. The most stealable gifts were chocolates or tree ornaments.
Later on, I think I finished what little gift shopping I have to do. Now, I just need to gift wrap it, box it, and mail it.
8:30 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
109.6 lbs
33.2% Body Fat
68.6 lb Muscle Mass
20.2 BMI
Too cold and wet to walk today.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with milk
1 Orgain 30g chocolate protein shake (160 calories) (650 mg calcium)
Pumpkin Pancakes (290 calories)
large order of french fries from Zaxby's (850 calories)
Salmon filet (230 calories)(26g protein)
handful of greens cooked with salmon
1 cup hot apple cider (120 calories)
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Friday, December 05, 2025
friday
I woke up kinda sluggish with the vague sense of a headache but my head was fine after the first cup of morning coffee.
I went online with Medicare and had another Zoom chat with A about my Medicare Plan. We all seem to agree that my option is to choose passive enrollment because I am out of the six-month initial enrollment period and any attempted changes could throw off a system that is currently working for me without giving me any new benefits whatsoever because I am now subject to underwriting by all providers, including BCBS.
I went online with Medicare and had another Zoom chat with A about my Medicare Plan. We all seem to agree that my option is to choose passive enrollment because I am out of the six-month initial enrollment period and any attempted changes could throw off a system that is currently working for me without giving me any new benefits whatsoever because I am now subject to underwriting by all providers, including BCBS.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
110.2 lbs
33.2% Body Fat
69.0 lb Muscle Mass
20.3 BMI
Fit app: afternoon walk
Heart Points
miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with milk
2 cups matcha green tea
3 cups kefir + milk + berries smoothie (390 calories) (18g protein)
2 pistachio shortbread cookie
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
Chicken Enchiladas (240 calories)(31g protein)
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Thursday, December 04, 2025
Thursday
Yesterday, MonsterMustDie noticed my passenger-side brake light was out so replacing that was my task for today. I took it into Firestone, where they told me that I needed to buy four new tires for $917.53. I took a print of the quote for tires and just had the light replaced for $18.66. *sigh*
I pulled a steak out of the freezer to cook tonight with the small potatoes MonsterMustDie brought home this week. Around 1:00pm, I was considering what to have for lunch. We have a few frozen entrees - most are his - and various bits in the refridgerator. MonsterMustDie looked at me and said it was a bad idea to eat lunch just 4 or five hours before I plan to eat dinner, like two whole meals a day is too much. This is an old man who survives entirely on low-alcohol beer and "protein bars". I pulled out an Orgain shake for lunch and closed the refridgerator door. I am between a rock and a hard place trying to eat healthier at home.
Another problem I have is that, probably just because I am easily distracted, I can not seem to accomplish anything after lunch these days. Looking back over my unproductive week, I can have one task a day to complete in the morning. Today is finished.
9:00 AM weight (WYZE scale):
112.4 lbs
33.6% Body Fat
69.9 lb Muscle Mass
20.7 BMI
Fit app: afternoon walk
37 Heart Points
2.53 miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with milk
1 Vanilla Skyr (130 calories) (15g protein)
1 Orgain 30g chocolate protein shake (160 calories) (650 mg calcium)
1 cup eggnog (150 calories)
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
two 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
Ribeye Steak (465 calories)(32g protein)
Potatoes (145 calories)
Roasted Kale and Brussels Sprouts (38 calories)
OLLY Magnesium Gummy (336 mg Magnesium) (25 calories)
D3 1000 IU supplement
Ardens Garden Green Energy Machine juice (130 calories) (2g protein)
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Wednesday
Today was a big day at Duke. I had my first Zometa IV treatment today.
After we got home, I had a Zoom meeting with Audrey to discuss my Medicare plan.
We decided I am stuck with what I first signed up for because I am past the 6-month margine after beginning Medicare October 2024.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
113.3 lbs
33.8% Body Fat
70.3 lb Muscle Mass
20.8 BMI
2:00 PM Duke Office Visit:
Blood Pressure 122/66
BMI 20.96
Weight 114 lb 10.2 oz
Temperature (Oral) 97.6 °F
Pulse 62
Oxygen Saturation 98%
Fit app: evening walk
44 Heart Points
3.2 miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with whole milk
1 serving Oatmeal + dried cranberries + cinnamon (150 calories)
1 packet of peanut butter crackers (during infusion)
1 bag of chex mix (during infusion)
1 bottled water (during infusion)
Whole Foods hot meal: fried tofu, brussel sprouts, kale, chicken
1 potato samosa
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
I didn't have a chance to eat anything else today. I thought I'd have time for a quick lunch or more snacks between appointments but that was bad judgement on my part to think there would be enough free time to go down and grab something.
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Tuesday, December 02, 2025
tuesday
I have done nothing today except to begin to look back over my Medicare account to see what I need to change or add. This left me with even more questions than answers as to what I should do before the December 7 deadline.
It looks like my prescription medication coverage by Wellcare either works where it is not supposed to or if Medicare itself covers my medications already or if my financial assistance from Duke is paying for my meds instead, which leaves me wondering if my Medicare part B account is worth having at all and I should quickly change it or let sleeping dogs lie.
Now that MonsterMustDie is home from work today, I don't think I will have time to speak to anyone on the phone or spend any time looking things up until tomorrow morning while I am home alone before my appointments in the afternoon.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
111.8 lbs
33.5% Body Fat
69.7 lb Muscle Mass
20.6 BMI
Fit app: evening walk
45 Heart Points
3.92 miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with eggnog
1 chocolate croissant
Amy's Brown Rice + Black-eyed Peas bowl (300 calories) (9g protein)
5 pickled okra (10 calories)
Dumle chocolate (71 calories)
20 oz matcha green tea
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Monday, December 01, 2025
monday
Will we decorate or make holiday plans today? No idea.
I was feeling a tiny bit dispeptic again this mornng but I was fine by the afternoon.
I was feeling a tiny bit dispeptic again this mornng but I was fine by the afternoon.
11:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
112.0 lbs
33.5% Body Fat
20.6 BMI
Too cold to walk today.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
2 cups coffee
1 chocolate croissant
Sushi salmon + avocado roll (380 calories) (13g protein)
1 plate thanksgving leftovers
1 cup hot cider
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Sunday, November 30, 2025
sunday
My stomach feels ok this morning. It's cold and overcast but not foggy.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
112.9 lbs
33.7% Body Fat
70.1 lb Muscle Mass
20.8 BMI
Too cold and windy to walk today. Nowhere indoors to do it either today.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
1 cup coffee
1 bowl oatmeal with dried apples
1 Orgain 30g chocolate protein shake (160 calories) (650 mg calcium)
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Saturday
Sunny and cold this morning.
My stomach is upset this morning. The first cup of coffee of the morning made me a tiny bit nauseous.
Late in the afternoon, after not eating much all day, I went to CoHab Space to check out the Friendsgiving potluck they were having. It was a good group of people of all ages, many with their children there, and lots of dogs. People were roasting marshmallows over the fire pit and making smores. Someone made BBQ and there were a couple of pies and a bundt cake decorated with flowers. Someone brought a pizza in that appeared to be mostly ignored. There was live music inside. Someone had the bright idea to make patties/biscuits out of dressing. I'm glad I stopped in.
My stomach is upset this morning. The first cup of coffee of the morning made me a tiny bit nauseous.
Late in the afternoon, after not eating much all day, I went to CoHab Space to check out the Friendsgiving potluck they were having. It was a good group of people of all ages, many with their children there, and lots of dogs. People were roasting marshmallows over the fire pit and making smores. Someone made BBQ and there were a couple of pies and a bundt cake decorated with flowers. Someone brought a pizza in that appeared to be mostly ignored. There was live music inside. Someone had the bright idea to make patties/biscuits out of dressing. I'm glad I stopped in.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
112.9 lbs
33.7% Body Fat
70.1 lb Muscle Mass
20.8 BMI
Too cold to walk today.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
1 cup coffee
1 cup Trader Joe's raspberry yogurt (120 calories)
1 Orgain 30g chocolate protein shake (160 calories) (650 mg calcium)
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Friday, November 28, 2025
Friday
I got up at 7:30AM this morning. MonsterMustDie slept in until 8:30AM.
Staying inside today to avoid Black Friday shoppers. Karen and Bob are out with family at a tree farm today, picking this year's Christmas tree.
It's a very chilly day outside and I didn't talk myself into going walking outdoors until late in the afternoon.
Staying inside today to avoid Black Friday shoppers. Karen and Bob are out with family at a tree farm today, picking this year's Christmas tree.
It's a very chilly day outside and I didn't talk myself into going walking outdoors until late in the afternoon.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
114.9 lbs
34.2% Body Fat
70.8 lb Muscle Mass
21.1 BMI
Fit app: evening walk
37 Heart Points
1.87 miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
Leftover Greek salad for breakfast
2 cups Coffee with half and half
Leftovers of turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes, sweet potato souffle, stuffing
1 slice pumpkin pie
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Thanksgiving 2025
Thanksgiving was spent with Jennifer's family. Gaby and Ella cooked dinner and it was a huge success.
I am very thankful that we now have people who can cook in our family. The turkey was perfect - crisp skin, tender and moist, well-seasoned. That was served with fresh green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, herb stuffing with veggies like carrots, celery, etc. All that and there was pie for desert.
I am very thankful that we now have people who can cook in our family. The turkey was perfect - crisp skin, tender and moist, well-seasoned. That was served with fresh green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, herb stuffing with veggies like carrots, celery, etc. All that and there was pie for desert.
We played a game afterwards, "Artsy Fartsy", and caught up a bit. We met Ella and Rachael and I am inspired by Rachael telling me she has a good experience as a professional pet-sitter. Maybe that can me my retirement job. It sounds like something flexible enough to have a life as well as an activity that give me purpose. I can't do production (which was probably the cause of my cancer) or part-time retail work (which took away any chance of having a life here) anymore but I need work.
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Wednesday
Woke up with the same headache I went to bed with.
I splashed my face with warm water and put a very warm wet wash cloth over my eyes for a few minutes.
The headache appeared to be gone by 9:19AM. I hope it stays gone.
I splashed my face with warm water and put a very warm wet wash cloth over my eyes for a few minutes.
The headache appeared to be gone by 9:19AM. I hope it stays gone.
Gonna be cold tomorrow. High in the 40s and low in the 20s. Most Thanksgiving days I remember were very cold so the cooler weather seems right on time. I enjoyed this last warm night walking through the Sunset Hills neighborhood looking at holiday lights.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
114.2 lbs
34.2% Body Fat
70.5 lb Muscle Mass
21.0 BMI
Fit app: afternoon walk
Heart Points
miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with eggnog
1 cup oatmeal with dried cinnamon apples and dried cranberries
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
tuesday
Not much scheduled today. I lost a work glove that was halfway tucked into a pocket while I was raking leaves in the back yard before trash pickup.
As it turned out, the city only picked up the recyclables and nothing else was picked up. The recording on the city website said said yard waste has been cancelled this week. The household trash bin is also still full, at the curb, where it might sit all week.
I had a slight headache most of the day, starting in the afternoon. Because of the headache, I only did half of my exercises for the day and I took took an Advil before going to bed.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
3 cups coffee
large poke salad bowl
1 serving Trader Joe's flatbread
1/2 cup Zen Party Mix
Advil Dual Action - Acetaminophen 250mg, Ibuprofen (NSAID) 125mg
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Monday, November 24, 2025
Monday
I raked enough leaves to fill the bin and a couple of leaf bags before pulling all the bins down to the curb this morning in preparation for tomorrow's pick-up by the city.
Today's main activity is a return visit to Duke breast clinic this afternoon.
I regret that I never got around to doing my exercises or walking today.
Duke After Visit Summary:
Blood Pressure: 100/67
Temperature: 97.5
BMI: 21.08
Pulse: 56
Weight: 115 lb 4.8 oz
Respiration: 18
Oxygen Saturation: 99%
Height: 5'2.01"
11:30 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
114.6 lbs
34.2% Body Fat
70.5 lb Muscle Mass
21.1 BMI
48.1% Body Water
Fit app: afternoon walk
Heart Points
miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
3 oz rotisserie chicken
1 cup blue corn chips
Yellowtail + avocado roll (380 calories) (13g protein)
1 bowl Miso Soup (206 calories)
60 oz water
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Sunday
Another misty morning. It's nice to look out at the fog outside the kitchen window.
We walked up from the house to see the Christmas parade on Main Street this afternoon.
We walked up from the house to see the Christmas parade on Main Street this afternoon.
We ended the day having dinner with Karen and Bob at their house.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
113.3 lbs
34.0% Body Fat
70.1 lb Muscle Mass
20.8 BMI
Fit app: afternoon walk
23 Heart Points
2.08 miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with eggnog
Ardens Garden Green Energy Machine juice (130 calories) (2g protein)
2 cups pomegranite herbal tea
home made beef chile
chicken enchiladas
1 Aleve tablet
3 ginger cookies
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Saturday
Misty, wet morning but it's warm.
We spent a full day together - a rare thing - that was actually pleasant. First we went to the Piedmont Craft Festival in Winston-Salem. Then, since we were already in downtown W-S, we went shopping on Trade Street.
After we got home, MonsterMustDie walked with me to Stock+Grain to take in the Holiday festivities there, ending with a raffle and fireworks.
I made plates of various leftovers for our dinner afterwards, since we spent the day with very little to drink and the only food was a veggie roll-up sandwich at the Craft Show, that we split.
We spent a full day together - a rare thing - that was actually pleasant. First we went to the Piedmont Craft Festival in Winston-Salem. Then, since we were already in downtown W-S, we went shopping on Trade Street.
After we got home, MonsterMustDie walked with me to Stock+Grain to take in the Holiday festivities there, ending with a raffle and fireworks.
I made plates of various leftovers for our dinner afterwards, since we spent the day with very little to drink and the only food was a veggie roll-up sandwich at the Craft Show, that we split.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
113.1 lbs
33.6% Body Fat
70.3 lb Muscle Mass
20.8 BMI
Fit app: evening walk
31 Heart Points
3.98 miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with eggnog
1/2 veggie wrap
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
1/2 slice mushroom quiche
1/2 portion flatbread
1 cup matcha green tea latte
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Friday, November 21, 2025
friday
The only thing I did today was go to Publix for more coffee.
The rest of the day was spent spinning around decisions I do not feel confident about making.
The good news today is that Medicare is now reviewing my claim on Novant Health, so I hope that will be resolved one way or another soon.
I need a job or purpose but not another retail job that takes my life away.
The rest of the day was spent spinning around decisions I do not feel confident about making.
The good news today is that Medicare is now reviewing my claim on Novant Health, so I hope that will be resolved one way or another soon.
I need a job or purpose but not another retail job that takes my life away.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
113.5 lbs
33.7% Body Fat
70.5 lb Muscle Mass
20.9 BMI
Too wet outdoors to walk today.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with eggnog
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
OLLY Magnesium Gummy (336 mg Magnesium) (25 calories)
Momo Fuku soy + scallion noodles (320 calories) (10g protein)
1 cup fresh cooked kale
2 boiled eggs (155 calories) (12g protein)
20 oz water
16 oz hot apple cider
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Thursday
Yesterday was spent with Karen at BCBS office talking about medicare plans and at the Merry Merry Market at Revolution Mill in Greensboro. We had pizza for lunch.
We went to an art opening at the Congdon Yards Gallery tonight. MonsterMustDie was especially intrigued by a large assemblage sculpture in the photos for the art exhibit.
Later, we had a Zoom visit with Brian and Laura. We screen shared photos of the art show and photos from a couple of weeks ago of Little Sally, the troll sculpture by Thomas Dambo. John had his show-and-tell with the assemblages he is working on.
9:00 AM weight: (WYZE scale)
112.7 lbs
33.6% Body Fat
70.1 lb Muscle Mass
20.7 BMI
Fit app: afternoon walk
34 Heart Points
1.91 miles miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee with eggnog
2 slices leftover pizza
1 gimme seaweed snack pack (25 calories) (1 g protein)
1 Orgain 30g chocolate protein shake (160 calories) (650 mg calcium)
blue corn chips and curry chicken salad (290 calories)
2 chicken salad sliders
2 brie & cranberry canapes
leftover green salad with blueberries, blue cheese and candied walnuts
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
32 oz water
20 oz green tea
8 oz red wine
8 oz eggnog
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
tuesday
Another stiff morning, better after stretches but those stretches were difficult.
Called Kim this morning because she is retired now, like me, and was home. She once again encouraged me to find a nearby park and go walking today. I didn't decide on a park to walk around but I did go out for a while, just to get out of the house.
Called Kim this morning because she is retired now, like me, and was home. She once again encouraged me to find a nearby park and go walking today. I didn't decide on a park to walk around but I did go out for a while, just to get out of the house.
9:00 AM weight: 112.7 lbs
33.6 %
20.7 BMI
20 oz water
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
1 pumpkin biscotti
Eggnog (300 calories)
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
2 servings cracker mix (280 calories)
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Monday, November 17, 2025
monday
Wondering what I can accomplish today.
Whanged my right knee on the cruel bed in the master bedroom, as I usually do, rounding a corner. That bed never fails to put a bruise on me each week. I hate it and yet MonsterMustDie, who was the one who chose it when we moved here, sleeps in my old bed from my condo in Atlanta that I still love.
Whanged my right knee on the cruel bed in the master bedroom, as I usually do, rounding a corner. That bed never fails to put a bruise on me each week. I hate it and yet MonsterMustDie, who was the one who chose it when we moved here, sleeps in my old bed from my condo in Atlanta that I still love.
9:00 AM weight: 111.3 lbs
33.2 % body fat
20.5 BMI
20 oz water
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
2 pumpkin biscotti
HC Fudge Bar (100 calories)
hummus and crackers (200 calories)
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
Popcorn with coconut oil (100 calories)
sushi tray (450 calories)
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Sunday, November 16, 2025
sunday
We went to Nomad Wine for the food truck in the afternoon. I had only $8.00 (thought I had more) so I just had one chicken empanada. MonsterMustDie had a regular beer while I ate my single empanada and enjoyed old issues of Bon Appetite that on the coffee table. They still have a lot of BuzziSpace furniture there, which MonsterMustDie always points out.
I had leftover Trader Joe's brussel sprouts and rice that turned out to be too disgusting to eat, so I threw out most of it. Wasn't that hungry tonight anyway. Everyone has their Christmas lights up now and trees up inside their homes.
Downtown High Point is installing a lot of lights, including a large round structure, inside the tiny stadium.
I had leftover Trader Joe's brussel sprouts and rice that turned out to be too disgusting to eat, so I threw out most of it. Wasn't that hungry tonight anyway. Everyone has their Christmas lights up now and trees up inside their homes.
Downtown High Point is installing a lot of lights, including a large round structure, inside the tiny stadium.
I felt especially stiff while doing exercises in the evening before bed.
9:00 AM weight: 113.3 lbs
Fit app: evening walk
35 Heart Points
3.26 miles miles
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Saturday
Spent the morning shopping with MonsterMustDie.
We got provisions at the Curb Farmers Market, Deep Roots Market, Harris Teeter, and Ace Hardware.
We got provisions at the Curb Farmers Market, Deep Roots Market, Harris Teeter, and Ace Hardware.
After we got home and unpacked, I walked to the holiday market at a nearby church, where I saw lots of very cute things, many of which I would have liked to buy but it just was not fun shopping alone.
Fit app: afternoon walk
34 Heart Points
2.05 miles miles
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Friday, November 14, 2025
friday
I must remember to simply download ics files to my calendar rather than just typing things in most of the time.
No plans yet today.
9:00 AM weight: 112.2 lbs
33.4% Body Fat (WYZE scale)
20.6 BMI (WYZE scale)
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
1 cup matcha green tea
2 pumpkin biscotti
0 oz water
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Thursday, November 13, 2025
thursday
I need trustworthy advice on my Medicare account but I can't find it here.
I do not want Karen talking me into changing what seems to be working for me at this moment. I really want to stay the same this year but I am willing to sit with her on Wednesday to listen to the BlueCross-BlueShield sales pitch and explaination.
As of last night, mid-anxiety attack, I decided I am not changing this year.
I do not want Karen talking me into changing what seems to be working for me at this moment. I really want to stay the same this year but I am willing to sit with her on Wednesday to listen to the BlueCross-BlueShield sales pitch and explaination.
As of last night, mid-anxiety attack, I decided I am not changing this year.
9:00 AM weight: 111.8 lbs
33.3% Body Fat (WYZE scale)
20.6 BMI (WYZE scale)
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
leftover stir-fried vegetables
2 Trader Joe's pumpkin biscotti
pasta + marinara + spinach + rotisserie chicken
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Wednesday
City services resumed today after taking Veteran's Day off on Tuesday.
MonsterMustDie and I went shopping in Ashboro this afternoon. I tried to talk him into going to thrift shops to look for cheaper materials for his assemblage sculptures that he is making now but he could not be convinced to go anywhere else.
9:00 AM weight: 112.4 lbs
33.5 % Body Fat (WYZE scale)
70.1 lb Muscle Mass (WYZE scale)
20.7 BMI (WYZE scale)
24 oz water
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
leftover stir-fried vegetables
1 portion Trader Joe's leftover mushroom flatbread
pasta + marinara + spinach + rotisserie chicken
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Tuesday
Cold morning. First actual frost of the year today. It was already above freezing when I woke up.
9:00 AM weight: 112.4 lbs
33.5 %
20 oz water
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
1/4 spinach calzone
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Monday, November 10, 2025
first cold temperatures
Not much going on today.
9:00 AM weight: 113.1 lbs
33.7
Fit app: afternoon walk
9 Heart Points
.84 miles miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
1 bowl oatmeal with dried apples + cinnamon
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Sunday, November 09, 2025
sunday
I cough-sneezed and almost shot raspberry yogurt through my nose this morning.
We went to see the new Troll sculpture, "Little Sally" by Thomas Dambo this afternoon.
9:00 AM weight: 113.1 lbs
33.7 %
Fit app: evening walk
34 Heart Points
3.16 miles miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
Raspberry yogurt (120 calories)
1/4 spinach calzone
Orgain 30g protein shake (160 calories)
1 Sushi roll
Cheese Toast
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Saturday, November 08, 2025
Saturday
I went to meet for Pizza with Trekkies this afternoon. Then I stopped at Trader Joe's before going home.
9:00 AM weight: 113.1 lbs
33.8 %
Fit app: evening walk
Heart Points
miles miles
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Friday, November 07, 2025
Friday
We're heading into the end of unseasonably warm days and into the chilly frosty Autumn this weekend.
MonsterMustDie and I went on a brief trip to Revolution Mill to check out what shops and art might be there.
MonsterMustDie and I went on a brief trip to Revolution Mill to check out what shops and art might be there.
9:00 AM weight: 112.0 lbs
33.5 %
20 oz water
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Thursday, November 06, 2025
Thursday
I tried to have dinner at the Lobster Truck at Nomad Wine but there was no truck today. I waited for a few minutes before giving up and having an Orgain protein shake before going tonight's Fireside Talk at the gallery formerly known as SECCA. We ended up being so late we missed the first half because of stopped traffic from a multi-vehicle accident on the way there.
I had a frozen burrito for dinner when we got home.
I had a frozen burrito for dinner when we got home.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
Bolthouse Protein Plus (290 calories) (30g protein)
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
two 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
OLLY Magnesium Gummy (336 mg Magnesium) (25 calories)
one fried chicken tender (150 calories)
1 Orgain 30g vanilla protein shake (160 calories) (650 mg calcium)
Gummy Fruits (45 calories)
Amy's Beans + Rice Burrito (310 calories)
1 cup chamomile + lavendar herbal tea
Advil Dual Action - Acetaminophen 250mg, Ibuprofen (NSAID) 125mg
20 oz water
9:00 AM weight: 110.9 lbs
Fit app: afternoon walk
20 Heart Points
1.5 miles miles
I need to drink more water.
Second night in a row, I've got restless legs while becoming sleepy.
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Wednesday
With my medical appointments moved up a month, I have all day to try to accomplish something.
Went to the artist talk with Thomas Dambo at the High Point Theatre. As usual, nothing was well organized. Everyone had to wait until 5:45PM go get inside for the 6PM artist talk. The promised food trucks at 4:30pm never materialized before everyone was inside and seated. The battery in his mic died mid-presentation and had to be quickly replaced. Another typical evening here. Really, the only good thing was free parking.
Went to the artist talk with Thomas Dambo at the High Point Theatre. As usual, nothing was well organized. Everyone had to wait until 5:45PM go get inside for the 6PM artist talk. The promised food trucks at 4:30pm never materialized before everyone was inside and seated. The battery in his mic died mid-presentation and had to be quickly replaced. Another typical evening here. Really, the only good thing was free parking.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
Publix sushi (420 calories)
handful of potato chips
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
one cup hot spiced apple cider (138 calories)
one fried chicken tender (150 calories)
Momo Fuku soy + scallion noodles + 1 cup fresh spinach (320 calories)
Gummy Fruits (45 calories)
20 oz water
9:00 AM weight: 109.8 lbs
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Tuesday, November 04, 2025
Tuesday
I can't get MonsterMustDie to drink water before his blood work today and he keeps forgetting that we have no small bottles of spring water in the house. He has lost the travel cups he used.
MonsterMustDie phoned me at 11:00AM. The blood work was done and he was waiting to see his doctor. Of course, they had a hard time drawing blood because he was a bit dehydrated, as he usually is.
MonsterMustDie phoned me at 11:00AM. The blood work was done and he was waiting to see his doctor. Of course, they had a hard time drawing blood because he was a bit dehydrated, as he usually is.
Karen is working at the polls in Greensboro. We don't have anything to cast a vote on in High Point today.
Duke is pushing all three appointments I had on Wednesday up a month so now I have all day free tomorrow.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
Ardens Garden Green Energy Machine juice (130 calories) (2g protein)
two 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
Amy's Beans + Rice Burrito (310 calories)
1 slice pumpkin bread (109 calories)
1 cup hot spiced apple cider (138 calories)
OLLY Magnesium Gummy (336 mg Magnesium) (25 calories)
48 oz water
9:00 AM weight: 112.2 lbs
Fit app: evening walk
Heart Points
miles miles
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Monday, November 03, 2025
Monday
It is a sunny morning. MonsterMustDie was still working in a back room full of fumes that smells like he is sniffing glue, after blowing leaves outdoors when he first got home from work at 12:00 noon, but he did not complain when I quietly opened windows in back and turned on fans indoors.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
Ardens Garden Green Energy Machine juice (130 calories) (2g protein)
1/2 teaspoon Marmite (11 calories)
1 Tablespoon Brie (100 calories)
4 slices home made baguette (277 calories?)
1/2 pecan brownie from Cheesecakes by Alex
dinner: baked russet potato with home made chili and chopped fresh spinach (500 calories)
2 cups hot apple cider (326 calories)
24 oz water
9:15 AM weight: 112.9 lbs
Fit app: evening walk
56 Heart Points
3.46 miles miles
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Sunday, November 02, 2025
walking forward, falling back
Daylight Savings time ended at midnight and we officially "gained" an hour when the clock fell back at midnight.
I woke up at 6:30 AM from a disturbing dream. I dreamt that we were in my car together with him driving and I look over at him and he is unconscious, head hanging down, drooling, hands still on the wheel.
I woke up at 6:30 AM from a disturbing dream. I dreamt that we were in my car together with him driving and I look over at him and he is unconscious, head hanging down, drooling, hands still on the wheel.
MonsterMustDie is still acting wonky today but he's at home and entertaining himself quietly, mostly. However, every time he opens his mouth, it seems like he is either insulting me by talking like I am an imbecile or criticizing something or someone I like. I know he probably means no harm but he is very annoying today.
I got home from shopping-to-get-out and the entire back mudroom smelled so heavily of solvent and lacquer that the fumes even drifted into the kitchen around the door. He wanted to show me something and I said the fumes were too strong for me to stay there or in the kitchen. (This is not the first time this has happened.) He got very angry and accused me of saying he was spraying inside the house. I told him I knew he didn't do that but the wet or still curing chemicals were still making me light headed and the back of my throat burned. I'm sorry. I can't stand it, especially after lung cancer surgery. I suggested, as I have before, that we find a place out of the house like the shed that pieces can continue to cure and dry for 24 hours. He said he'd just throw EVERYTHING out of the shed. I have no correct words to say but I can't live like this.
It now dawns on me that sitting in these fumes for so long each day might be why he is functioning so bad this weekend.
8:00 AM weight: 111.6 lbs
Fit app: evening walk
24 Heart Points
3.38 miles miles
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
one blue algae supplement
lunch: baked russet potato with home made chili (500 calories)
1/2 pecan brownie from Cheesecakes by Alex
dinner: baked russet potato with home made chili (500 calories)
1 slice smoked Gouda cheese
OLLY Magnesium Gummy (336 mg Magnesium) (25 calories)
Saint John's Wort herbal supplement
48 oz water
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Saturday, November 01, 2025
Saturday
I baked frozen Samosas for breakfast.
I am planning to go to a Halloween party at Karen & Bob's house tonight. I might be going alone because MonsterMustDie generally does not like gatherings of people and recently his brain has decided that now Karen is mad at us or doesn't like him. Sometimes the part of his brain that controls emotions seems to take over the logical, thinking part. Most of the time, he thinks I am mad at him when he sinks into these moods. I tell him constantly that no one is mad at him and everything is ok.
I am planning to go to a Halloween party at Karen & Bob's house tonight. I might be going alone because MonsterMustDie generally does not like gatherings of people and recently his brain has decided that now Karen is mad at us or doesn't like him. Sometimes the part of his brain that controls emotions seems to take over the logical, thinking part. Most of the time, he thinks I am mad at him when he sinks into these moods. I tell him constantly that no one is mad at him and everything is ok.
MonsterMustDie broke down all of the outdoor Halloween decorations this morning and brought them inside. Everything is taken down and in the living room, staged to bring all the boxes down from the attic and put it away.
Also, today, MonsterMustDie unsuccessfully tried to replace the water filter cartridges under the kitchen sink. What should have taken five minutes took two hours and cannot be finished until the new cartridges arrive on November 6. Returning or exchanging the faulty cartridges was not an option on Amazon, where I purchased them. Meanwhile, the bracket that holds both filters up is hanging against the bottom of the cabinet because he unmounted them to put the new cartidges in.
9:20 AM weight: 113.8 lbs
What I ate today:
2 cups coffee
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
two 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
3 Samosas (480 calories( (120mg calcium)
3 cups hot cider
Gummy Fruits (45 calories)
Amy's brown rice + black-eyed peas (300 calories)
OLLY Magnesium Gummy (336 mg Magnesium) (25 calories)
Advil Dual Action - Acetaminophen 250mg, Ibuprofen (NSAID) 125mg
1 bowl home made chili
1 baked potato
1/2 cup party mix
57 oz water
Fit app: afternoonwalk
31 Heart Points
1.69 miles miles
MonsterMustDie was very well-behaved at the Halloween dinner at Karen and Bob's house. He was very quiet but friendly to everyone. He didn't pressure me to leave ASAP and we ended up being there chatting with them for a while after all the other guests left.
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Friday, October 31, 2025
Halloween 2025
Woke up feeling ok this morning.
Thinking about all the things I meant to cook yesterday when I didn't do anything.
Final count oh Trick-or-Treaters was 137 but a lot were double-dipping on their way back at our house.
Thinking about all the things I meant to cook yesterday when I didn't do anything.
Final count oh Trick-or-Treaters was 137 but a lot were double-dipping on their way back at our house.
9:00 AM weight: 111.3 lbs
Fit app: afternoon walk
Heart Points
miles
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Thursday, October 30, 2025
skies are clearing
It's finally sunny this morning. I hope it dries out today. Woke up feeling ok.
My stomach started feeling a bit queazy again after I had just a few chips with chicken salad this morning.
Also had a moment of my heart racing this morning without an adequate prompt.
9:00 AM weight: 111.1 lbs
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Wednesday
Another rainy day in North Carolina.
I haven't heard from my family all week and I'm sure they were busy. I called my neice today and she said her mother got home this afternoon from the hospital. She had a group of her mother's friends at the church send her money via VENMO that she used to hire a maid service to clean my brother and sister-in-law's house today. The conversation was brief as her children were tugging at her while I spoke to her.
I haven't heard from my family all week and I'm sure they were busy. I called my neice today and she said her mother got home this afternoon from the hospital. She had a group of her mother's friends at the church send her money via VENMO that she used to hire a maid service to clean my brother and sister-in-law's house today. The conversation was brief as her children were tugging at her while I spoke to her.
MonsterMustDie and I carved Jack-o-Lanterns tonight from the largest pumpkins we had on the front steps.
I went to bed early with an upset stomach.
9:00 AM weight: 112.0 lbs
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Rainy Tuesday
Still raining today.
9:00 AM weight: 111.1 lbs
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Monday, October 27, 2025
Monday
The first thing I did after coffee and meds was scoop the cat box and pull the bins to the curb for collection tomorrow morning.
It is raining today so I doubt I will get my walking in this afternoon.
It is raining today so I doubt I will get my walking in this afternoon.
10:00 AM weight: 110.2 lbs
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Sunday
MonsterMustDie feels much better this morning but he woke up with a headache.
I toasted a flatbread he got a the Farmers Market on Saturday for him in the evening, which he ate. I tried to get him to drink some water and gave him some of my BioLyte drink (precious to me now) to try but he said it tasted like wet socks. I'll just stick to trying to coax him into drinking a little plain water as often as I can. Other than morning coffee, I only see him drinking low-alcohol beer all day. His choice, I know, but I try to get him to choose healthier options.
I feel fine except for my usual pain in my right hip.
Outdoor Halloween decorations are finished, except for carving the Jack-o-Lanterns this week.
I bruised the front of my right shin on the attic step while moving boxes back up. No biggie but I want to record that for Bruise Clues later.
I toasted a flatbread he got a the Farmers Market on Saturday for him in the evening, which he ate. I tried to get him to drink some water and gave him some of my BioLyte drink (precious to me now) to try but he said it tasted like wet socks. I'll just stick to trying to coax him into drinking a little plain water as often as I can. Other than morning coffee, I only see him drinking low-alcohol beer all day. His choice, I know, but I try to get him to choose healthier options.
I feel fine except for my usual pain in my right hip.
Outdoor Halloween decorations are finished, except for carving the Jack-o-Lanterns this week.
I bruised the front of my right shin on the attic step while moving boxes back up. No biggie but I want to record that for Bruise Clues later.
9:00 AM weight: 110.2 lbs
Fit app: evening walk
42 Heart Points
1.85 miles miles
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Saturday
I've been too anxious over the Novant medical bill situation. I know I need to let it lie for a few weeks until I can send in paperwork.
ocra pods and hairy balls
I also feel ok with my weight enough to stop the intake-blogging for a while.
I need to relax more, keep up my exercises and walking, and get out more into the world.
My sister-in-law had open heart surgery yesterday afternoon - a triple bypass. I spoke to my neice and texted my brother yesterday evening while she was still in ICU after surgery. They said the surgery went well. My brother said she will be recovered in 6 weeks. My neice said she will have a 6-month complete recovery, which sounds more believable.
9:00 AM weight: 110.5 lbs
Pumpkin Pancake Day at the Farmers Market and pancakes were sold out before 10:00, but we did see some unusual cut greenery.
ocra pods and hairy balls
MonsterMustDie had a fainting spell late in the afternoon while we were in a gallery in downtown Winston-Salem. I looked over and he was seated on a bench, leaning back, in a cold sweat. We waited several minutes with me putting cold compresses of wet paper towels from the bathroom on his forehead and the back of his neck. I made him send a message to his doctors via MyChart as soon as we got home. As it turns out, he had only been eating sweets and low/no alcohol beer all day (sounds familiar) to I cooked a couple of pork tamales we had in the freezer, topped them with mild salsa for him and made him drink some water for dinner.
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Friday, October 24, 2025
friday
I did not sleep well at all last night. Was up until at least 12:30AM. Then I woke up when I heard MonsterMustDie stirring around at 5:30AM.
It's been a very anxious, frustrating day. I spent all day trying to deal with the Novant medical bill again with Medicare and Novant billing and got nowhere.
It's been a very anxious, frustrating day. I spent all day trying to deal with the Novant medical bill again with Medicare and Novant billing and got nowhere.
Message from Angela Perry, MD, sent October 6 at 4:40 PM
Good afternoon,
I agree that this should not have resulted in a charge for you. I have turned this back over to the billing department to see if it can be resubmitted.
Thank you.
Message from Tonnya B, CPT, sent October 7 at 8:32 AM
Hi Julia,
I apologize as we can not sent this message to the billing office. Please give them a call at 844-266-8268.
Thanks,
Tonnya B, CCMA
It looks like the doctor copied my medical history from Duke and Atrium onto her files in a way that made it look like she performed an examination and then billed everything as a new patient appointment with my while charging medicare for everything Duke and Atrium did. She actually sent me a message admiting it was a mistake and that I should not have been billed for any of it but the woman in the billing department at Novant Health refuses to speak to her and insists the paperwork submitted states that she performed a very detailed physical exam and that the "coding department" says everything was submitted correctly and there will be no other review or changes to my bill.
I then phoned Medicare again to ask why I do not have my claims forms from them and they said they had mailed them to me nearly a month ago. I still don't have them so I think they believe my monthly Medicare statement is my claims form. No. I checked. The woman at Medicare said I can't ask for another claims form until a month after the last one was sent out, which will be Saturday at the earliest and I have to phone them to ask for the forms to be sent - she could not put in the order for me yet. And no one may be able to do that on a weekend so I should wait til Monday. Then it will take 15 business days to get the form in the mail.
I think I am completely robbed of the money they insist I owe for the nonexistant Welcome To Medicare exam and now there is no way I can have an annual physical exam and wellness visit until after October of next year. Medicare is not easy but I'm still glad I have been able to be treated at Duke for everything this year. I'm glad I was finally able to have a couple of things done through Atrium, like the original mammogram that detected breast cancer, before the problem with Novant happened. I sincerely hope I can continue my recovery on my back and surgeries without any problem. I don't know what to do about updating my Medicare coverage for next year, if I need to, and I have no one to advise me on this. I am trying to do everything right. I am doing my best.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
2 cups coffee
1/2 Asian pecan pastry
2 cups whole milk + Kefir (300 calories) + 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries (40 calories)
Teriyaki Salmon filet + brown rice, aduki beans, roasted carrots and broccoli.
pumpkin seeds roasted with salt and olive oil (80 calories) (4g protein)
1 Ardens Garden Green Energy Machine juice (130 calories) (2g protein)
1 Orgain 30g chocolate protein shake (160 calories) (650 mg calcium)
1 cup chamomile + lavender herbal tea
24 oz water
9:00 AM weight: 112.4 lbs
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Thursday, October 23, 2025
not Friday yet
MonsterMustDie did not remember he left both of our ChillOut thermal carafes at work. He tried to take my one remaining cup - the large Orca stainless steel that Jennifer had given me - and I would not let him. I was able to fish out a not-so-great small, cranberry-colored 1-cup thermos I bought years ago at, of all places, Crate and Barrel but he would not use it. Tomorrow, he will probably once again forget the cups are gone and try to take my Orca cup with him.
Instead of working on the paintings we started, I went shopping for eye glasses for her and stainless steel carafes for me. We found some nice frames for her new prescription. I am still on the hunt for the right travel cups but I did find Orgain 30g on sale and some delicious-looking walnut cranberry bread at CostCo while shopping with her.
Got a text from my brother that his wife is having open heart surgery tomorrow. Phoned him several texts later to find out more of what is going on. She was "feelng things" wrong with her on wednesday and had a CT scan that reveals "a lot of things messed up" including her "widow-maker artery" is 90 percent blocked. They kept her in the hospital to monitor her and she has bypass surgery scheduled tomorrow afternoon.
Instead of working on the paintings we started, I went shopping for eye glasses for her and stainless steel carafes for me. We found some nice frames for her new prescription. I am still on the hunt for the right travel cups but I did find Orgain 30g on sale and some delicious-looking walnut cranberry bread at CostCo while shopping with her.
Got a text from my brother that his wife is having open heart surgery tomorrow. Phoned him several texts later to find out more of what is going on. She was "feelng things" wrong with her on wednesday and had a CT scan that reveals "a lot of things messed up" including her "widow-maker artery" is 90 percent blocked. They kept her in the hospital to monitor her and she has bypass surgery scheduled tomorrow afternoon.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
1 Oatmeal+Walnut+cranberry cookie (150 calories)
Dinner was brown rice, aduki beans, roasted carrots and broccoli.
1 Ardens Garden Green Energy Machine juice (130 calories) (2g protein)
1/2 Asian pecan pastry
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
20 oz water
9:00 AM weight: 111.8 lbs
Fit app: evening walk
40 Heart Points
3.78 miles miles
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Wednesday
Woke up with a slight headache that is still going on at 10:40AM. Stomach is still a bit queazy this morning.
MonsterMustDie went with me to TJ-Maxx and Target, looking for a new stainless steel thermal cup to have an extra one at the house. He's left two at work now and I think I will never see my red Chill-Out cup again. Since it is Halloween season, I hoped to find a spooky cup but most of Halloween theme stuff is already sold out everywhere. While we were at Target, he decided to buy a plastic retro-style blow mold plastic light. Then he surprised me by deciding to bring down some of the Halloween decorations from the attic today so we spent an enjoyable afternoon setting up the front yard scene. We got about halfway through it and will finish it tomorrow afternoon.
MonsterMustDie went with me to TJ-Maxx and Target, looking for a new stainless steel thermal cup to have an extra one at the house. He's left two at work now and I think I will never see my red Chill-Out cup again. Since it is Halloween season, I hoped to find a spooky cup but most of Halloween theme stuff is already sold out everywhere. While we were at Target, he decided to buy a plastic retro-style blow mold plastic light. Then he surprised me by deciding to bring down some of the Halloween decorations from the attic today so we spent an enjoyable afternoon setting up the front yard scene. We got about halfway through it and will finish it tomorrow afternoon.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
1 Oatmeal+Walnut+cranberry cookie (150 calories)
1 Orgain 30g protein shake (160 calories) (650 mg calcium)
1 butter croissant (260 calories)
1 plate of tabouli + roasted carrots + broccoli for dinner (98 calories)
4 oz rotisserie chicken (186 calories)
1 Excedrin Extra Strength tablet
40 oz water
18 oz pomegranate + hibiscus herbal tea
9:00 AM weight: 112.2 lbs
Never got around to my evening walk today but at least I did all of my exercises in the morning.
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Chilly Tuesday Morning
I spent most of the day hanging out with Karen and trying to get around to practicing painting.
Got home, roasted the veggies the Hatchers left for me, and watched the first Harry Potter movie with MonsterMustDie.
Got home, roasted the veggies the Hatchers left for me, and watched the first Harry Potter movie with MonsterMustDie.
I had a bit of a queazy stomach today. I had a touch in the afternoon after my lunch of toast and again after my quickie dinner of fried chicken and home-cooked veggies.
There was some drama on the street behind us with neighbors outside screaming at each other. The woman next door was frightened and came over to our house for few minutes. The son of another neighbor behind us (kinda a kook himself) called the police, who showed up to calm things down, whatever it was.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
Ocuvite Adult 50+ multivitamin
two 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
toast with almond butter and jelly (310 calories)
KFC 4-piece chicken tender snack
1/2 cup roasted carrots & broccoli
52 oz water
10:00 AM weight: 110.9 lbs
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Monday, October 20, 2025
Monday
Today started with a sunny, cool morning after rain late yesterday.
MonsterMustDie is hot on buying a new refridgerator because he believes that means we would never have defrost and clean the fridge again. He brought this up late last night as I was trying to get to bed and he was, somehow, wide awake and excited about spending money. I really could not deal with that.
MonsterMustDie is hot on buying a new refridgerator because he believes that means we would never have defrost and clean the fridge again. He brought this up late last night as I was trying to get to bed and he was, somehow, wide awake and excited about spending money. I really could not deal with that.
We had a Zoom conversation with Brian and Laura. Tried to avoid political downer talk and share positive things we were up to or new enjoyable things to discover. Found a short collection of Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In clips of Halloween skits to watch together. Those jokes did not age well but the show was still incredibly fun for the style and the characters and cast.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
1 custard filled roll from Hansel & Gretel bakery (150 calories)
1 Oatmeal+Walnut+cranberry cookie (150 calories)
Chicken salad and crackers (300 calories)
1 Acai Berry Boost smoothie (420 calories)
36 oz water
9:00 AM weight: 111.1 lbs
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Sunday
The Hatchers left for Asheville after breakfast this morning.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
Yogurt with fresh blueberries and pecans
2 red bean cookies from Hansel & Gretel bakery
1 Oatmeal+Walnut+cranberry cookie (150 calories)
1/2 Grilled chicken panini
48 oz water
9:00 AM weight: 111.6 lbs
I have not been drinking enough water this weekend.
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Saturday in the park
We spent today with the Hatchers, walking around a local park in Greensboro in the morning.
We went to Brown Truck Brewing (nothing for me there) and Cohab Space in the afternoon.
I finally got around to picking up my two ceramic pumpkins that were fired and ready. I also picked up the last painting I did at the classes there so Kim could see it.
The evening was spent at Southern Roots, which was a very good choice by Kim, based on a conversation she had with our neighbor at the brewing company. I'm glad we had one more dinner out this weekend. (bad influence) Tonight at dinner, I had my first glass of wine since my medical problems started. I had one glass of the same wine Kim was drinking and did not quite finish that glass but it was a large glass of wine.
We went to Brown Truck Brewing (nothing for me there) and Cohab Space in the afternoon.
I finally got around to picking up my two ceramic pumpkins that were fired and ready. I also picked up the last painting I did at the classes there so Kim could see it.
The evening was spent at Southern Roots, which was a very good choice by Kim, based on a conversation she had with our neighbor at the brewing company. I'm glad we had one more dinner out this weekend. (bad influence) Tonight at dinner, I had my first glass of wine since my medical problems started. I had one glass of the same wine Kim was drinking and did not quite finish that glass but it was a large glass of wine.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
2 Oatmeal+Walnut+cranberry cookie (300 calories)
Dinner at Southern Roots - 1/2 Grilled chicken panini + fresh green salad
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Friday, October 17, 2025
Birthday #66
Looking forward to an overnight visit from the Hatchers today.
Based on the Endoscopic UltraSound results, I successfully rescheduled my abdominal MRI to April 2026.
Based on the Endoscopic UltraSound results, I successfully rescheduled my abdominal MRI to April 2026.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
2 Oatmeal+Walnut+cranberry cookies (300 calories)
1 Teriyaki Salmon filet (310 calories) (26g protein) (20mg calcium) (14.5mcg vitamin D)
1 cup cooked Swiss Chard
Ardens Garden Green Energy Machine juice (130 calories) (2g protein)
Dinner at Sticks+Stones - "Magnolia Mountain" Pizza - Portabella mushrooms, olives, arugula, fresh mozzarella, fresh ricotta, parmesan, fresh herbs, and extra virgin olive oil
48 oz water
9:00 AM weight: 110.9 lbs
Just after Kim and Harris arrived to visit for the weekend, I got a birthday gift from Audrey and Nick - a necklace with tiny bats flying around a large purple crystal.
I'm thankful to Kim for sending back the small pizza I ordered for my birthday dinner that they brought to the table so over-cooked the top was burned and the crust was completely charred black. We tend to be too nice sometimes and never send back anything. I was already very hungry and I would never have had a bite of anything they served to me at first - it was inedible. That's the first time we ever had an order ruined at Sticks and Stones Pizza. It was embarrassing to have that happen at at time we had dinner with friends from out-of-town because we said that was one of our favorite restaurants.
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Thursday, October 16, 2025
making my way back to normal
Back to normal, almost. Once again, waiting to poop after general anesthesia yesterday.
Got a follow-up call from Duke this morning at 9:00 AM asking how I was doing. I think I'm fine this morning, other than the usual poop issues after anesthesia. No problem
What I ate today:
2 cups coffee
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 Senexon-S 8.6-50 tablets
2 slices of wholegrain toast + almond butter + blueberry preserves
1 Sprouts sushi roll (340 calories) (25g protein)
2 Oatmeal+Walnut+cranberry cookie (300 calories)
48 oz water
9:00 AM weight: 113.8 lbs
Fit app: evening walk
45 Heart Points
3.44 miles miles
Fortunately, the Senexon-S worked a bit around 3:00 pm so I believe I can hold off on the more powerful meds like Miralax.
I resumed my exercises after two days off and got through my entire routine late this afternoon.
Now it's nearly 10:00 PM and time to relax and have a nice glass of prune juice while listening to podcasts.
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Finished with my Endoscopic Ultrasound and having coffee & lunch before going home. Everything went as good as possible with the cyst in my pancreas being judged completely benign in the best way. I'll just have MRI every 6 months to monitor things.
I woke up from anesthesia to Karen waiting in the chair next to me in the recovery room with, smiling calmly.
Afterwards, we stopped by Mad Hatter cafe for coffee and lunch before going home. The trip home included a brief stop by Tanger Outlet mall, where I am pleased to say I made no purchases while still recovering a bit. Not a good time to make any decisions or operate large machines.
I woke up from anesthesia to Karen waiting in the chair next to me in the recovery room with, smiling calmly.
Afterwards, we stopped by Mad Hatter cafe for coffee and lunch before going home. The trip home included a brief stop by Tanger Outlet mall, where I am pleased to say I made no purchases while still recovering a bit. Not a good time to make any decisions or operate large machines.
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Tuesday
The first thing I saw on my phone was a health questionair asking me when I stopped eating and drinking. Made me worry for 2 seconds. Then I figured out that I should fill it out with what time I plan to go to bed tonight, thus no longer eating or drinking before my procedure tomorrow morning.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
HC Organic fudge bar (100 calories)
3 oz rotisserie chicken (156 calories) (23g protein)
Pumpkin Stuffed with Onion, Mushrooms, and Chard (258 calories) (4.5 g protein)
60 oz water
9:00 AM weight: 110.0 lbs
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Monday, October 13, 2025
Monday
I slept until 8:00AM this morning. Had a slight headache on the right, top to down my neck that was completely gone by 8:30AM.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
2 stacks Trader Joe's pumpkin pancakes (290 calories or 580 calories) the serving size is kinda unclear.
1 Orgain 30g vanilla protein shake (160 calories) (650 mg calcium)
0.82 lb hot bar plate at Whole Foods Market with fried tofu, sesame kale, mashed potatoes, and rice + chicken tikka masala
40 oz water
9:00 AM weight: 108.9 lbs
Fit app: afternoon walk
39 Heart Points
2.83 miles
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Sunday, October 12, 2025
moist sunday morning
I slept until 8:28AM. I woke up with a very small headache and aches in my lower back and thighs. The body aches are from doing some exercises just before bed, too late, because I felt guilty for not having time to do any of my prescribed exercises earlier in the day between my MeetUp and cooking and the evening walk. Probably should have just stuck to the walk alone but I know I need to keep up the exercises as long as possibe and as completely as I can now.
With my weight being down to 108 this morning, I thought it would be a great idea to go out for a hardy breakfast cooked by someone else in a kitchen full of different ingredients so I got MonsterMustDie to agree to have brunch at First Watch this morning. When we got there, despite the wind and light rain, the host told us there was at least an hour and 15 minute wait, partially because they have a new kitchen staff in-training this week. We decided to skip eating out and just run an errand to Home Depot for a couple of tiny things.
At the last minute on the way home, we decided to go to Stock+Grain food court for lunch. We weren't sure if we wanted anything there until MonsterMustDie spotted the owner of B3, a friend of his. I decided to try the veggie burger at Smash & Sizzle and MonsterMustDie got a good BBQ plate at B3 which was much better than what they have been serving up recently - it's good to know people. The veggie burger I got was not very good but it was filling and I was hungry so it was what I needed.
What I ate today:
2 cups coffee
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
Smash & Sizzle veggie delux burger (570 calories)
Bolthouse Protein Plus (290 calories) (30g protein)
Advil Dual Action - Acetaminophen 250mg, Ibuprofen (NSAID) 125mg
Pumpkin Stuffed with Onion, Mushrooms, and Chard (258 calories) (4.5 g protein)
3 oz rotisserie chicken (156 calories) (23g protein)
1 cup hot cocoa (194 calories)
handful of pumpkin seeds roasted with salt and olive oil (80 calories) (4g protein)
60 oz water
1548 calories today
9:00 AM weight: 108.2 lbs
Raining today so no walk outside to record.
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Saturday
No headache this morning. I woke up just before 6:00AM.
This morning, the StarTrek fan group I'm a member of had an "away mission" at the Science Center. It was fun to hang out with everyone and see the exhibits there.
This morning, the StarTrek fan group I'm a member of had an "away mission" at the Science Center. It was fun to hang out with everyone and see the exhibits there.
This evening, I cooked Mini Pumpkins Stuffed with Onion, Mushrooms, and Chard. I've had the ingredients for a while now and something seemed to come up or last later than I thought it would every day this week, so this evening my time to finally cook this before things went bad. The mini pumpkins were a bit dry this time but the chard and mushroom filling was delicious.
What I ate today:
2 cups coffee
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 Oatmeal+Walnut+Cranberry cookies (300 calories)
Pumpkin Stuffed with Onion, Mushrooms, and Chard (258 calories) (4.5 g protein)
48 oz water
9:00 AM weight: 111.8 lbs
Fit app: evening walk
43 Heart Points
3.62 miles miles
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Friday, October 10, 2025
friday
I woke up with a very tiny headache, stemming from the top of my head, this morning. Might be from the shot a couple of days ago now or it might be the slight change in routine because yesterday was the first day I did not take an Ocuvite multivitamin. I have to avoid taking any products with fish oil for 7 days before my prodedure at Duke on Wednesday.
Having a morning headache reminds me of the daily headaches I had immediately after coming home from lung surgery.
I thought the morning headaches then were possibly some sort of rebound from pain meds in the hospital and the routine of ibuprofen and tylenol.
Having a morning headache reminds me of the daily headaches I had immediately after coming home from lung surgery.
I thought the morning headaches then were possibly some sort of rebound from pain meds in the hospital and the routine of ibuprofen and tylenol.
I had lunch with Karen in Greensboro today at Freeman's Grub & Pub. Then we went to Costco, where I could not resist buying two large pumpkins for just $6.99 each. I think Casa WereMonster is completely gourded up now. I also go a slinky black velour lounge outfit as an impulse buy. We discussed the possibilities for Halloween weekend this year. Casa WereMonster usually has a lot of Trick-or-Treaters on Halloween night, which is on a Friday this year. Karen wants to have a Halloween party. She said she might have her party on Saturday. That would certainly be easiest for me, since I love handing out treats on Halloween night here.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
two 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
2 cups coffee
2 cups whole milk + Kefir (300 calories) + 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries (40 calories) smoothie
2 Oatmeal+Walnut+cranberry cookies (300 calories)
Amy's Brown Rice + Black-eyed Peas bowl (300 calories) (9g protein)
Orgain 30g vanilla (160 calories) (650mg calcium)
Grilled Chicken BLT (590 calories)
1 cup grilled brussels sprouts (135 calories)
48 oz water
9:00 AM weight: 109.1 lbs
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
Thursday, October 09, 2025
thursday
Fortunately, the only effect I woke up with from the vaccine shot yesterday is a soar upper arm. Yay! I plan to ice it a bit during the day.
I know I need to try very hard to continue my therapeutic exercises and maybe even double up on them, once every morning and once every night, now that my physical therapy has ended.
I know I need to try very hard to continue my therapeutic exercises and maybe even double up on them, once every morning and once every night, now that my physical therapy has ended.
I had a pre-op phone call from a nurse at Duke this afternoon to get ready for my endoscopic ultrasound a week from today. Among the instructions, I can continue most of my usual meds and supplements except for my multivitamin, because it has fish oil. No fish oil for seven days. I can take my calcium supplement until the day before the procedure. I can continue to take everything else as ususal. Of course, no food or drink of any kind after midnight before the prodedure.
What I ate today:
Rosuvastatin 5mg
Letrozole 2.5mg
2 cups coffee
one 600mg Calcium + D3 10 mcg (400 IU) supplement
toast with almond butter and jelly (310 calories)
Bolthouse Protein Plus (290 calories) (30g protein)
Chobani key lime Greek yogurt (140 calories) (11g protein)
3 Triscuit crackers (60 calories)
1 gimme seaweed snack pack (25 calories) (1 g protein)
52 oz water
9:00 AM weight: 111.3 lbs
Fit app: evening walk
39 Heart Points
2.62 miles miles
I moved to High Point, NC from Atlanta, Georgia in November 2014. I work as a graphic designer, photographer, and prepress tech.
Likes: good coffee, sushi, music, art, Halloween, etc.
Dislikes: racism, sexism, fundamentalism, mayonaise
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