Did a bleach wash when I got up, called the facility where Jim lives and alerted them that I'd be over today and will bring Jim lunch. I was taken aback to hear they have lunch at 10:30. Told them okay, then called Ellen to let her know to come early. She's okay with the timing and said she'll pick me up at 10:00. I was delighted to hear that Chris, the contractor, was installing the kitty doors on her addition as we spoke; can't wait to see it.
I made a date with Zak Dental for teeth cleaning next Wednesday and called SCAN Transportation to take me. Spent several hours on my debit card problem and can't seem to straighten out it out. I'm going to have to make an appointment with the bank and meet with somebody.
I looked up the on-line listing for Suzy's and my acting workshop and was surprised to see only Suzy's name on the description. I remember that Maria, the Help of Ojai contact, emailed us to ask if we wanted our names in and I was sure I had responded in the affirmative; now I'm wondering if I forgot. If so, this oversight may be providential anyway because, frankly, I've getting apprehensive about the class.
There are several reasons: I've always conducted acting workshops by myself and I'm not sure whether I want to do it with someone else, especially if it's not clear who does what, Also, I don't like the time, which is set for 1:00 to 3:00, every two weeks for the rest of the year. The length of the sessions is okay, I guess, but only twice a month? I think that breaks the continuity. In addition, it's a drag to have to get the Access Van there and back.
The major consideration: My physical condition has been worsening and I've been getting fatigued lately. A daily nap helps, but I think the energy lapse is significant. In addition, my balance is worsening and I'm using the cane almost all the time, even when I'm home. (And there's another possible physical problem, which I don't want to mention here until I see the doctor.)
What I plan to do tomorrow when I meet with Suzy is tell her I want to withdraw as an equal partner in the class. If she's agreeable, I'm willing what do what we discussed before when I expressed doubts: act as a kind of "visiting artist," (Suzy's phrase) and address the group once or twice. Suzy had suggested this when I when expressed reservations.
With all that said, I'm still not sure I want to withdraw--maybe Suzy and I can work something out.
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Rosemary, sorry to hear of your physical concerns…are you still taking the Iron supplement? Maybe your hemoglobin isn’t where it needs to be and that definitely could cause fatigue. Maybe all this is temporary…slowing down is normal for most of us. /PMR
Yes, I am still taking the iron. As for the fatigue, it's actually better and you may be right about slowing down due to age. Actually, I feel better this morning (Thursday), and I'll elaborate on that with my next post. Maybe it was partly an emotional or psychological response, also--not sure, of course. I am going to call Primary Medical to see if I should go in. Incidentally, I'm scheduled for a blood test tomorrow, so maybe that will reveal something.
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