We enjoyed today. We started out with breakfast and then a workout. I parked by the gym, and while Michael biked, I took Maddy for a walk. Today we went up Washington to 3rd Street, then cut back to 4th and up to the IU campus Old Crescent before heading back to Cardinal Fitness. Michael had just finished his 40-minute workout and met me at the car. This is what we do most days, but I do vary my route.
After our workout, we went to Michael's neurologist, Dr. Way. Michael continues to do well in a clinical sense. That is, everything still works, and his aphasia has not progressed. He does get frustrated when he can't think of things right away, but I tell him that, since he started out really smart, he can afford to lose a bit and he's still really smart. And that's true!
After the appointment, we went to his blood-letting, something that he does every Tuesday. We'll go and get the results of this bloodwork tomorrow.
We stopped at Marsh so I could get some milk. I came out with milk for me and cookies and a caramel chocolate bar for Michael. :)
Back home again, we had lunch and then, as Michael napped, I worked with my new computer, installing ICQ, setting up Quicken for my business, and doing some email.
This evening, we went to O'Charley's so Michael could have their BLT. I had the spinach/artichoke dip with chips. Dinner was delish! Then we hit Office Depot for an upgrade to my MS Office Suite for my new computer. I'll probably install that tomorrow. I know; just do it. I just have to do this stuff gradually!
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Monday, May 28, 2007
a New Computer
I did finally get my new computer out of the box today and have been working on getting used to the new hardware and the VISTA OS. So amazing all the new and exciting bells and whistles. Even the Freecell game is prettier than the old. Everything is a surprise!
I basically hate getting new things, but have inundated myself with newness of late (new phone, new computer, new car, new RV, new DVD players and TV's for the cottage... on and on) and it's kind of daunting to me to have all this new stuff to learn about!
For those of you technophiles, the computer is an HP Pavilion 9000. It has 2GB of RAM, 240GB of HD, and a 17" screen. Oh... and it's a laptop!
Now I'm working on putting my software in. MS Office has been a problem, because it's all installed and wanting a serial number, but none of their directions for getting a serial number are working.
Our Race Day party went well yesterday with Brenda winning the pot for the 2nd year in a row. I think we need some new rules! LOL! The rain held off during the arrivals and departures, and for the food preparations, so that was good. There was a 2-hour or so rain delay, too, so we didn't know till everyone had left who won the pot. But it was still fun with plentiful and delicious food and nice people to share with.
We did miss Matthew, who didn't feel up to making the drive from Florida (and we don't blame him!) and Glenn, Julie, Matt & Julien who didn't want to make the drive from ... HAWAII! We'll hope to see all of you next year though!
I basically hate getting new things, but have inundated myself with newness of late (new phone, new computer, new car, new RV, new DVD players and TV's for the cottage... on and on) and it's kind of daunting to me to have all this new stuff to learn about!
For those of you technophiles, the computer is an HP Pavilion 9000. It has 2GB of RAM, 240GB of HD, and a 17" screen. Oh... and it's a laptop!
Now I'm working on putting my software in. MS Office has been a problem, because it's all installed and wanting a serial number, but none of their directions for getting a serial number are working.
Our Race Day party went well yesterday with Brenda winning the pot for the 2nd year in a row. I think we need some new rules! LOL! The rain held off during the arrivals and departures, and for the food preparations, so that was good. There was a 2-hour or so rain delay, too, so we didn't know till everyone had left who won the pot. But it was still fun with plentiful and delicious food and nice people to share with.
We did miss Matthew, who didn't feel up to making the drive from Florida (and we don't blame him!) and Glenn, Julie, Matt & Julien who didn't want to make the drive from ... HAWAII! We'll hope to see all of you next year though!
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