I went to sleep after 1:00AM and awoke at 7:00AM. I kept Alex home again because he had to go for an x-ray of his neck. He has been experiencing a lot of pain there. Seems neck problems are a theme around here just now.
Mom’s test yesterday went well. We should know the results next Thursday when she has an appointment with her neurologist. He called her in some pain medicine, but she took it once and it made her nauseous so she is refusing to take it now. I am concerned that she is sleeping very little and in a lot of pain.
Alex received a new prescription for his acne cream and orders for his x-ray. I tried to get his doctor to give him a flu shot, but I think he forgot. I made an appointment for the shot today… I just hope he avoids the flu for two more weeks.
My guy friends have all deserted me, and I have basically decided that it is a case of good riddance. I need to move on and quit living in the past where men are concerned.
We had a bit of a crisis here last night. I upset everyone and was severely chastised. I almost thought I was going to have to leave here forever. That would not be good because I know of nowhere I can go. My life is tenuous here. Alex gave me the third degree and I really had no choice but to listen. He pointed out some changes that I need to make.
This afternoon we went for Alex’s x-ray and dropped by SAM’s Club to exchange a game he bought yesterday. Someone had broken into the box and stolen the CD key. He could not even load the game onto the computer. When I went to get the new copy I found many of the boxes had been tampered with. I reported it to a manager… I hope they will do something about it.
Warning: Always check software boxes for tampering. Alex says there is a booming business in selling CD keys. He gets more software than I do and knows more about such things.
I finished reading Magic Seeds today. I found the book very slow. I think the almost exclusively male outlook of it may have been part of the problem.
I started reading The Treasured One Book Two of The Dreamers by David & Leigh Eddings. This is a joy after so slow a novel. I loved the first book in the series which I read last year, and this one looks to be just as good.
I have removed some email addresses from my address book today. It is a step toward never resuming contact with those men who have so disappointed me. I have not the heart to block their addresses though. If they contact me so be it, but I will not communicate with them first.
Did some maintenance on the computer today. Ran spyware and virus scans. I do these often because I find it easier to prevent the problem than fix it later. Alex thinks I am overprotective, but this machine means a lot to me. It is one of my major outlets to the outside world.
We had pork chops, broccoli, and rice for supper. I let Alex clean the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. This irks him about as much as it does me.
I am very tired this evening, but it feels very good to write. I usually stay up late on Friday night, but may turn in early tonight. I am sure I could use the rest.
I am taking some free courses from HP to sharpen my computer skills. Most things I know already but one good piece of information could make the whole course worthwhile.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend…
Always,
Jo Ann
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