Day diary – October 1, 2019
September was such an awful month in terms of my health that I’m glad October is here. It was probably the worst month of my life. I’m choosing to believe that a new month means I can move on from the troubles of last month. I’m recovering from emergency eye surgery last Thursday so this may not be my most detailed day diary. Energy levels are low.
We start month #2 with our new puppy today. My attitude about things has improved, but this morning’s yanking and pulling “walk” was very frustrating. Why doesn’t this young dog like to walk? What’s going on?
I wrote a message to my office administrator about a conference flight cancellation. Health issues means no trip for me this year.
My wife seemed especially cheery this morning. She’s had a tough month caring for me, dealing with the new dog, and so on. It was a lot to take but she’s been so helpful, as expected. I don’t take it for granted, though.
I headed to the Student Center for a drink and snack and just some quiet time to catch up on emails and grading. My daughter came by on her lunch break from school and said hello before joining her friends.
I walked home. The dog and I spent some quality time on the couch, resting and recovering. My not-really-guilty pleasure is to watch guitar pedal videos. Lots of cool sounds out there.
I wrote to someone about an offer to show my paintings at a hospital gallery in Indianapolis. That seems fitting given my recent troubles. I hope I can make it work.
I ordered a birthday present for my youngest brother.
I played a bit of guitar and did some grading.
I read Aristotle. We are closing in on what happiness is.
I sat outside with the dog and waited for the girls to come home from school. That’s a new Tuesday/Thursday ritual I enjoy.
I did some more grading.
The gas bubble in my eye means I can’t see out of that eye except for very, very close things. It’s weird, like a magnifying glass has been stuck in my eye. The last month has been a real learning experience about things I thought I would never know. I’m still processing what to do with these new insights.
It’s 4:32 in the afternoon and 90+ degrees outside.
The girls are having some issues taking care of the dog.
Homework and hanging out.
I made some rice and chickpeas with Tikka sauce for dinner.
My wife returned from work about 6:30.
Family dinner followed. Older daughter decided she could just serve herself and get going. Not cool.
Enjoyed the rest of the evening relaxing with my family as they enjoyed some television.
I have to sleep sitting up because of my eye surgery so I made a place for myself in a chair, turned out the lights, and called it a day.
This is not my most detailed diary. It’s been a tough week and month, so this is what I have.