I've been indunated with paperwork. Though I am grateful for the OTC catalog from Humana. I was able to order 5 boxes of 10 4% ladicaine patches. I am still receiving the 5% from the pharmacy but use them when the pain is bad. Luckily not near as bad as it used to be. I have taken to cutting the 5% into 3 or 4 thinner strips, they work so much faster then the 4%.
I also ordered a bathroom scale so I can tell how much I am (hopefully) gaining. Everything I ordered was free. I used part of the quarterly funds they allot us, amazing.
I am drowing in paperwork: city, county and state, plus medical of course. I am so tired of forms.
Boy has to sign one I just hope he gets here soon... it won;t be till Sunday at the latest.
Today I had to order the groceries K didn't have on hand, or that I had forgotten. It was twice as much as the order the other day.
I am working so hard to improve my meals. I do cheat ocassionally of course. 8-) But I try to eat breakfast at a good time. I just can't afford to eat too early when going to the Civic Ctr.
Yesterday we played 5 Crowns, there were 4 of us. It was a new card game to me. Took a few hands for me to catch on but I won the very last hand. I was the 2nd from the bottom at 127 points. The winner at 49.
The three women are becoming very close friends. It's been awhile and I am really happy having them in my life. They all were so plased I joined the Civic Center Membership. It's been a lonnnng time since I was part of a group. I had to beg off helping as my neck is still a struggle to live with.
They are all very concerned about my walking to the Civic Ctr. So I accept rides home. Two of them will drive me any where I need to go. The pharmacy will be next week so I have a ride already to pick up my 5% patches in another town. Talk about living in the country. LOLOL! It's quite a ways away! In fact the town is in the opposite direction from SA. That is definately over hour to the edge of town. Which is my bank.
These towns are small and have a variety of small stores and busineses. In fact the one Laundry I would use is located there. I was able to do a few loads at my neighbors house on Tuesday. They are so very kind.
I can't believe that the food I ordered was twice what I bought the other day. 8-( Talk about being short on everything.
I am eating my salads for lunch. I try to eat reasonable breakfast except on Weds I chow down on an Enchilida with rice and beans. I have to keep a few on hand. But usually I have 2 Avocado Toast with some strawberries most days... or maybe a BLT. Using multi grain bread is really helping me gain energy and some weight.
I have upped my water in-take alot. I hardly have any diet soda instead I amnow drinking Sparkling water.. lemon lime & black cherry. I really would prefer to drink from glass bottles. I hate plastic anything. I have had to change my cat light weight litter from a jug to a box.
Soon Boy is to take all my trash from 2 months ago to the dump. Not the one close to here but at the other end of the county. These counties come in all sizes. And not all have dumps.
There is no trash pickup for the few blocks that surround my area. It's a terrible situation. Most people with alot of trash have to hire a huge construction type container. Which have to be emptied by the company that rents them.
Anyway back to my eating habits.I am working hard to have green salads with lots of veggies for most lunches. I enjoy salads and try to be creative. But I may have a bowl of Ramen with a small salad.
Dinner might be anything. I do have some Schwans frozen chicken, and veggies. No ice cream lately. I really trytobe good. But ocassionally I surrender to the call for some.
Today I added Mac & cheese boxed meals from Valveta for nights I just do not want to cook. I have lots of veggies canned and frozen. But had to oder a the following - I love beets, french style green beans, peas, corn on the cob and small cans of canned corn to use in my soups - especially Tamale.
I was finally able to order some frozen blue berries for the muffins I am making to take to the Civic Ctr. Everyone seems to bring something to snack on.
Dinner could be anything. I love to fix chicken strips with various herbs and a little wine or soy sauce or even other sauces for a change of flavor.
I often eat one of my rices: brown, white, jasmine, etc. I love to add butter and frozen green peas and some diced chicken orground beef.
I love cheese both swiss & cheddar. A late snack could be a grilled cheese sandwich, etc.
Today I ordered cabbage and will make coleslaw. I love potate salad also.
I have been dying for Chop Suey and Bean sprouts.
the first for meals the 2nd for salads. I have looked everywhere on AZ and so far... not what I want. I also want a few cans of small shrimp to add to green salads.
Anyway, this is more then you wanted to read I am sure.
I have to put together a box of things for DD. Someone stole her Beauty and the Beast DVD with the actress from Harry Potter. I'm to lazy to look her name up. 8-) I have photos of all our animals for her. A beach towel, and other stuff. She is being given a cell phone with only two numbers she can call. Me and her foster parents.
Well that's it from here. Ihave to fix lunch for myself.
Oh, I have 3 types of Hummers in many numbers going crazy over the nectar. Ruby Throat, Blck Chinned and another type I have to find the name of. That I can look out the front door window and watch them flying up to watch me is wonderful.
Have a similiar wonderful experience. Sorry I been gabbing for so long.
Have a great Easter.
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