Reflections of My Life

Another new person moving in. In the one bedroom the other side of me. That leaves one empty studio on this floor. And a one bedroom upstairs. I hate the moving in process. Always the people helping have to smoke even though there are signs all over saying not to smoke that it is a no smoking community even outside around the building. They don't care or they never learned how to read. Oh well, I am sure it will be brought to the attention of our management. They sent us a notice not too long ago about it and that if your guests smoked you would be held responsible. Three times and you are out. One of the guys downstairs was (the one that panhandles) evicted from another senior apartment building for smoking. He goes out front on the sidewalk to smoke. The others who smoke go out along the ramp that goes to the city parking lot and smoke out there.

I got my laundry done today and did my morning walk. So both things I thought I was not going to do today. The day flies so fast that before I know it time to get things put away for the evening. Mostly this afternoon I watched decorating videos. There is no style of decor that is mine. I like color but not over powering. I do not like clutter. I keep weeding out extra do dads I have around. The trouble is that most of my things are sentimental things. Gifts. Things my mother made. So far everything serves a purpose and I use it. Not a decoration. Space is at a premium in a studio apartment so every inch is important and cannot be wasted.

I am thinking of emptying out the cedar chest and then tipping it over and see if I can fix the feet on the bottom. Or does it really need those feet? It is wobbly and I am afraid of it falling on Rabbit. So either fix it or throw it out. Still not sure about the bed. I can't sleep in it and I would rather a single bed but an adjustable if possible. But only if it wouldn't take up too much space. If it would then I don't want it. I will just get a small single bed. Well, I'll see what happens.
 

This month has been the longest. It seems to move along so slow. Wish I could sleep through it and August too. I think that is why everyone is talking about Halloween and pumpkin spice already. It makes you think October is here already. I don't like to waste my days by sleeping but still can't wait for this month to end. I am so eager for it that I already paid my rent for next month.

I made a list days ago of things I need to do. Today I am going to make the effort to accomplish some of those things. The ones that have to be done on a week day..........week ends are a waste usually (but I have something on my mind for this one).

Now I have neighbors on both sides of me so I am making sure to keep the noise down in here. Not playing music at night or having my television on too loud. I have gotten spoiled since I didn't even have to think about it for so long. The trouble with my television is that I have it on a tall dresser and it is too far from me. The speaker on it is behind the screen not in front. It is in the middle of the room so not up against a wall and that is good. Maybe someday I can come up with a better arrangement for it. I am not hard of hearing that I know of so it is just the placement of the television that is not good.
 
Kat, I went to the laundry mat the other day and there was a man sitting INSIDE smoking a cigarette. There were a few other people there and no one said anything. Don't dare confront anyone these days for fear they'll freak out on you.
 

CathyHorn said:
Kat, I went to the laundry mat the other day and there was a man sitting INSIDE smoking a cigarette. There were a few other people there and no one said anything. Don't dare confront anyone these days for fear they'll freak out on you.
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I would take my laundry and leave. I cannot tolerate it anymore. It makes me physically sick and I can't breathe. Even the parks here have signs that they are nonsmoking. Sonny has about 50% of his lungs left and his own family and close friends continue to smoke around him, in his house, in his car, etc. They don't care about him at all and he doesn't say a word to them because he used to be a smoker himself.
 
This morning my dental office called and canceled my upcoming appointment with the oral surgeon. After TWO sets of x-rays and two cleanings and them canceling my appointments last year..........they told me I have to find a new dental office. They do not do oral surgery on anyone over seventy!!! Can you believe it? I asked her then why did you keep making appointments for me? X-rays that you knew you were not going to need because you were not going to extract my teeth. Now I have to start the process all over again when I find someone who WILL do it.

The silver lining of this cloud on my life is.........that I am going to find a different insurance supplement that will not make me have an aide to pay for anything. I keep calling the office of the aging but they will not call me back. Monday, I am going to go to their office and actually talk to a real person. They are supposed to know about these things and say they help us find the right insurance for what we need. But you have to return your phone calls!
 
katlupe said:
can't wait for this month to end. I am so eager for it that I already paid my rent for next month.
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:ROFLMAO::LOL::ROFLMAO:
Do you usually wait till the first, to pay it? It isn't all that early, in my view, Kat.;):D;):giggle:

That is, if you meant for August, not September!
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Is it due to the specific type of oral surgery, that you need,
@katlupe
or is it for any type, that they don't do them for over their set age? :unsure::(

That is awful that they didn't inform you, much earlier in the process!

I hope that you will find a much better place, without that other requirement, that is both reasonable in price, as well as more communicative with you.

Any chance that a different office might accept the x-rays you already had at the other office?
If they are paid for, then I would think they'd have to release them to you.

I am glad that I remembered to check on your diary thread, today. It's nice to visit with you!:)
 
Kaila said:
:ROFLMAO::LOL::ROFLMAO:
Do you usually wait till the first, to pay it? It isn't all that early, in my view, Kat.;):D;):giggle:

That is, if you meant for August, not September!
:LOL::ROFLMAO::love:
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It is due on the first of the month. Most people don't pay till the 3rd if that is when they get their SS checks. I get my check on the first but I always buy a money order for my rent the month before. I always pay it on the first.
 
Kaila said:
Is it due to the specific type of oral surgery, that you need,
@katlupe
or is it for any type, that they don't do them for over their set age? :unsure::(

That is awful that they didn't inform you, much earlier in the process!

I hope that you will find a much better place, without that other requirement, that is both reasonable in price, as well as more communicative with you.

Any chance that a different office might accept the x-rays you already had at the other office?
If they are paid for, then I would think they'd have to release them to you.

I am glad that I remembered to check on your diary thread, today. It's nice to visit with you!:)
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It is for extracting all my top teeth. Some were taken out in 2019 and now I need the rest out. I was in the middle of this when we ended up in quarantine so had to pause it. Now I am eager to finish it as much as I hate it when they are doing it. I will find a different office but first of all I will find a different insurance supplement that does not make me have an aide. Then maybe I will have one that I can use at a local dentist office. Shoot, even if they don't want to do them all at once, if it was nearby I could do one tooth at a time.
 
I just purchased my ticket to see the musical The Wizard of Oz in the theater in my building. Tomorrow at 2:00 PM. I am excited to do this! It took me forever to hit the purchase button. I am going by myself and it was $20. which isn't really a lot of money and my check comes on the first. Sometimes I just have to force myself out of my comfort zone. Which I did. Actually twice today.

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RadishRose said:
What a bum deal with your dentist, Kat! Is he/she an oral surgeon? I hope you can find someone soon. I hope the "over 70" ban was started after your xrays and cleaning. I wouldn't like to see them ripping off insurance.

It's great that you're going to the play! Hope you enjoy yourself.
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Hahaha... sorry Rose... I had to laugh when I read your post... once an Insurance agent always an insurance agent... :sneaky::ROFLMAO:
 
katlupe said:
I just purchased my ticket to see the musical The Wizard of Oz in the theater in my building. Tomorrow at 2:00 PM. I am excited to do this! It took me forever to hit the purchase button. I am going by myself and it was $20. which isn't really a lot of money and my check comes on the first. Sometimes I just have to force myself out of my comfort zone. Which I did. Actually twice today.

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I wish I was going with you... :D
 
I read your Blog Kat... and then I read loads more ...got down the rabbit hole ... very nice Blog

I know nothing about the medical insurance etc of the US as you know.. but it does sound like a clear rip off, of the Insiurance company.. the dentist were obviously cancelling your appointments for the major work.. because they knew if they cancelled long enough you would reach the upper age limit...shysters !!
 
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I read your Blog Kat... and then I read loads more ...got down the rabbit hole ... very nice Blog
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Thank you so much for reading it! The earlier ones probably are of no interest to most of the people here since they were about homesteading. My later ones are pretty much just my day to day life. And pictures. I find it a good place to put my pictures.
 
My friend/neighbor that I walk our hall with every morning, stopped by for awhile last night. She wanted to tell me that she can't walk with me for a couple of weeks. Her mother who lives upstairs needs her help. She bought a new couch and chair for her apartment. She has to help her clean out her clutter and clean up her apartment. Her brother and wife are coming to visit for a week. Not staying there but they will be there daily. Her mother wants to make her apartment look nice. I understand so I will walk on my own. I can do this.

Today is the musical at 2 PM so will be looking forward to that. Doing all my daily chores early today so don't have to do anything when I come home except cook supper. I don't even have to leave the building. Go downstairs through the doors on the first floor to the other side of the building. The balcony is on my floor but I have to go the ticket booth. I would not want to sit in the balcony and look down on stage. So many times in the past they had shows there and I wanted to go so bad. This time I had the money and the time and I just had to do it.

Pushing myself out of my comfort zone is something I have learned to do over the years. I mean moving here five years ago was a BIG push and I did it. I never looked back. Except there has been times I have missed different aspects of my life there (the garden, the forest, the horses, my cats, etc.). I always remind myself that it was worth the swap for the conveniences I now have. There are a couple things I am working on to make my life here better so I don't worry about certain things. Independence is the thing I want the most.
 
katlupe said:
My friend/neighbor that I walk our hall with every morning, stopped by for awhile last night. She wanted to tell me that she can't walk with me for a couple of weeks. Her mother who lives upstairs needs her help. She bought a new couch and chair for her apartment. She has to help her clean out her clutter and clean up her apartment. Her brother and wife are coming to visit for a week. Not staying there but they will be there daily. Her mother wants to make her apartment look nice. I understand so I will walk on my own. I can do this.

Today is the musical at 2 PM so will be looking forward to that. Doing all my daily chores early today so don't have to do anything when I come home except cook supper. I don't even have to leave the building. Go downstairs through the doors on the first floor to the other side of the building. The balcony is on my floor but I have to go the ticket booth. I would not want to sit in the balcony and look down on stage. So many times in the past they had shows there and I wanted to go so bad. This time I had the money and the time and I just had to do it.

Pushing myself out of my comfort zone is something I have learned to do over the years. I mean moving here five years ago was a BIG push and I did it. I never looked back. Except there has been times I have missed different aspects of my life there (the garden, the forest, the horses, my cats, etc.). I always remind myself that it was worth the swap for the conveniences I now have. There are a couple things I am working on to make my life here better so I don't worry about certain things. Independence is the thing I want the most.
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I give you credit for taking control of your life, it sounds like you are on a good path! 💗
 
I enjoyed the show very much. Just sitting there watching all the people coming in and getting in their seats. People greeting each other. It was crowded. I was taken in before the others due to having a walker (See! I told you that it comes in handy!) and given a seat on the aisle in the back. It was the perfect seat for me because I don't like to be in the center or front of a crowd. Always the back so I can make a quick escape if needed. A couple sat on the other side of me and the woman introduced herself to me and I said, "I know you!" She is one of the admin on the two Chenango County Scanner Nerd groups I belong to on fakebook. She was also the person who replied back to me on the theater's page about how to access my ticket from my phone. I was pleased to have been able to meet her.

I loved the show! It brought back memories of all those years of watching the movie on television every year. This is a local theater group and I was impressed with how talented they all were. Children playing the munchkins were so adorable in their costumes! Of course, the music was great and I had to stop myself from singing along because I knew all those songs. The actress playing the witch was amazing! She sounded exactly like the original one in the movie. The seats though are quite narrow and I doubt everyone was totally comfortable for the whole show. I was fine but they were made for students long ago. They do have plans to renovate the theater including the seats. It was not air conditioned but I was not hot at all. It was a fun night for me even though I was alone. It was big plus for me making myself leave my apartment to do something like this.

I almost forgot to mention, one young actress was using a walker. She was in the dancing group and danced with it also. The other dancers appeared to be alert when she was near them so as not to be too close.
 
I went for my morning walk and it was a beautiful day out there. Only 57 degrees when I started out. I did one lap on each park. Then stopped in to the library and got my new card. Unfortunately they are having major construction done inside so I could not see the nonfiction section. I will check out their online site also. But I really want to use the physical library so that I get out of my apartment more often. And maybe see and meet new people of all shapes & ages.

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As you can see the ramp is still clear! Usually the homeless people sit the whole length of it. If they had been there today, I was all set to make them move so I could get my walker through.
 
After my walk I came home to this! Had to go around the building to the front door (and stairs.....lots of stairs!) and putting my walker in front of me and up the stairs I went. I guess that adds to my exercise for the day. Needless to say I am beat but needed to fix some food. This is a carpet cleaning company and they are cleaning the carpet on the lower level because it has been flooded MANY times. Needed it!

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Will wonders never cease! They are cleaning all the halls on all the floors as well. Even mine! I have not seen it cleaned since I moved in five years ago. Happy Dance here!

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Congratulations on all of those accomplishments, over just 2 days, I think it was! :oops:o_O:LOL::giggle:(y):D

You went to that live theater show, interacted with the other person there; you went for your walk, and back to the library, again!
And then, you needed to go round the building due to the truck.....wow, a lot accomplished!

Thank you for sharing all of that with us.🤩
And it seems like one of your unexpected rewards for all of those efforts,
is that your floor and the others, are getting the rugs shampooed!😉😁☺️
 
I am glad to see July end. It has not been a good month for me. The heat is hard on me and my Lymphedema. I have learned that two things relieve me of the discomfort. One being the compression stockings. If I don't put them on, soon I will. It feels good instantly. I need to buy two more pairs and they are quite pricey. So have to save my pennies. The other thing that helps is to put my feet up several times throughout my day. That is the thing I have a problem with. Hard to sit down with my feet up since it is not near my computer and when I sit down normally I want to be on the computer.

Today I am calling HIICAP (Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program) to figure out these various insurance programs that are supplementing the Medicaid program. Even if I can't change from Fidelis Care now, I plan on changing as soon as possible. It is so complicated. One of the reasons is that I think the counselors talk to us older adults like we don't know anything. Well that is not happening with me. I research everything so I usually know more than they do. I ask a question and they have to put me on hold to find out the answer.

Even though Sonny is taking me to the store on Thursday, I have to go to the Grand Union today to get a few things. I used up most of the food I had in my freezer. All of it in fact. I have been helping my son with food since he goes through his food stamps and money as fast as he can. He has become worse as he got older. At his age now, 53, I cannot make him do anything. He really needs an aide (or a counselor of some kind) but doesn't want one. He needs to go to a primary care doctor to be able to have one and he will not go for anything. If I buy food for him with his money when he has it at the beginning of the month, then I have to store it here or he will go through it at lightning speed. I don't have a lot of room. Maybe after I clean out my storage locker I could put canned stuff in a container for him. He has been the toughest part of my life........for his whole life.
 

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