Another week begins

I can't believe how far along in January we are.  Where do the days go.  You may remember I missed one day of walking so far this month, so I am trying to make it up with an extra .10 or .15 each day.  I have it figured out I can come up with the 2 miles I missed.

Today I tried to find a doctor so I can get blood tests ordered.  Not that I think anything is wrong, but it's probably been 2 or 3 years since my last one and I'm curious if I am healthier when I don't see doctors!   I want an osteopath or homeopathic doctor but they are all filled up, and I don't intend to go far from home.  I also need a podiatrist and was told I would have to get a referral.  I mentioned that the day I signed up for Medicare they told me I no longer needed a referral to see a doctor.  The woman on the phone said they require it because they don't know if I have an ankle problem or a foot problem.  Well I know, but if that's the way they want to be - they just want to rack up a charge against medicare for the referral - then I'll find an independent podiatrist as well as an osteopath.  

The trip downtown with Jeannie went well - I told her if I complained about the sun being in my eyes while driving west, to just hit me over the head!  It was dark coming home and I don't like the glare of all the lights, but I probably won't be doing it much longer.  She wants to try to drive, but still has some pain on the bottom of her foot.  I hope she waits for a while, or at least just drives locally a few miles now and then, but not in traffic.   I've offered to switch vehicles with her as I think my Highlander is a lot easier to slide in and out of than her old Honda.  But then I'm taller than she is.  Being the independent woman she is, she will do what she damned pleases!  I like her style.

The one nice thing I can say about the rainy days is that I didn't hear any dogs barking.  At the first glimpse of sun their owners must feel they need to let off some steam and bark themselves silly.  I refuse to let it bother me any more, although it can be annoying.

I am going to try to get to bed earlier this evening, and hope I can do something constructive tomorrow, like clear some of the clutter in my living room.   I looked around today and thought what a mess I make when I confine myself to one room in the house.  I sit in front of my little space heater and don't do much.  I've made a little "nest" here!