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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Sort of Busy Tuesday Grocery Shopping



Tommy casually mentioned that he watered the flowers while I took a nap. He said he decided to check his blood sugar first and he ate because he knew it would drop too low. He is using it correctly, not just waiting for the alarm to sound. I sort of talk to him about how to manage the monitor and diabetes in general. He would yell about me telling him to have a carb to raise his blood sugar and then when I told him to have protein and fiber, he would get upset again because he said I was contradicting what I said--eat carb to raise his blood sugar. I had explained before that carbs raised his blood sugar and protein would keep blood sugar from plunging. He gets the low blood sugar raised so he can remember to have the protein. whew!

We went to Cullman today. I finally managed to get another appointment to get my teeth cleaned. I called Monday morning, Monday afternoon, Tuesday morning, and finally on Tuesday afternoon found an appointment for the cleaning. The idea was to eat before the 1 pm appointment, and I was getting woozy. We sat in BK line, got Whopper Jr and had ten minutes to get to appointment. I was going to floss in waiting room and run a toothbrush around teeth. Maybe do it in bathroom. But, no sooner than I sat down, she called me back. I was embarrassed and apologized for gunky teeth.

She gave me two toothbrushes. I think I have had this toothbrush before and it is spiky like a needle and hurts my gums. I said so, and she assures me this one is soft, that everyone loves this model. No, it is spiky and hurts. So, Tommy has two new toothbrushes. I was complaining about my dull teeth, not really yellow but, not white. It is from inside of my teeth. She said that Sensodyne new formula would brighten. So, I have two tubes of that to try. My teeth are not sensitive, but I can try it.

I have had one tooth with plaque so bad I was annoyed by the roughness on my tongue. After she finished cleaning my teeth, I complained that I could still feel plaque and put my tongue on the place. Well, it appears I have a little sliver of tooth broken off an incisor. That is annoying. She said I did not have much plaque at all for it having been two years since last cleaning. 

If anyone thinks I should get a dentist here, I will not because I have gone to this dentist for over 30 years. I am terrified of going to the dentist. I know him. He has not made me hurt ever. The fear of a new dentist would throw me right back to being traumatized at the dentist office. This is a deep-seated, and 65-year-old fear. Even with familiarity with him, I am still really nervous. 

We left without going anywhere else that I really needed to go. We got my mail and headed home. I took a nap and we went to Publix. 

I used only bogo or some other deal and coupons from Publix. 

*2000 IU, D3 $8.59 3 bottles, used on $4 coupon on 3 bottles making it 3 x$4.59. 

Specia K $6.71, I thought this was bogo!

Tomato Basil Wheat Thins, Family Size, $5.39 Bogo 1 @$3.39

Ritz Crackers, Tommy requested, $5.99 bogo 1 x$3.00

2 Bird's Eye frozen broccoli, $3.49 bogo 2@$2.00 each

Pillsbury Fudge Brownie Mix $2.49 bogo 2@ $2.00

Peter Pan PB $4.11 bogo 2@ $2.05

Blueberry Muffin Mix $1.69 bogo 2@ $0.84

Italian Salad Mix $4.99 bogo 1@ $2.50

5 lbs potatoes $3.99

Cento Marin artichoke hearts $3.79

Saving Summary from receipt.                                                                                                                       Store Coupon $14.00                                                                                                                                     Special Price Savings $22.45

Savings at Publix $36.45

It seems like I bought more, but this was the whole receipt. I also had a $2 digital coupon that came off the receipt. I got it for buying $10 worth of groceries. Total receipt--$54.

The sweet mixes will last for months. I put fresh blueberries in these along with the little hard chips included in the mix. They are so much better with an overflow of fresh blueberries. 

I was looking for Wheat Thins Lightly Salted, but found the basil tomato version had less sodium, too. I will not just eat these for the fun of eating them. These will be reserved for time I just want a couple of crackers with cheese. 

I have enough Vitamin D3 to last me a year and still be in date. 

Even though the salad is bogo, I get one and before the ad goes off, I get another. That way, the salad is very fresh, as fresh as bagged salad can be. 

Dinner--two hotdogs and enormous helping of slaw. Tommy--two chicken legs, larger helping of slaw than I had. And, I had a lot.

 Tommy washed a load of clothes before we went to Publix, so I have to hang those. 

Tomorrow's post is just two questions on two different subjects. I am tired of typing today.

Anyone else terrified of going to dentist? What happened to cause you such fear? 

Do you use a toothpaste to whiten teeth?

  



Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Tuesday, Wednesday, My Waist

Tuesday was lunch day at the first church I ever went to for lunch. We had chicken fingers, broccoli slaw, green beans and potatoes, unsweetened tea, and cake.

Two to-go boxes came home with us. I ate most of it about 10 pm Tuesday night. I did not get one bit of sleep Monday night so I was exhausted Tuesday. However, I slept about 12 hours Tuesday evening and night, getting up at 6 am Wednesday morning. I only awoke to eat the dinner, use bathroom, and watch 30 minutes of the news. I was exhausted. I slept most of Wednesday, too.

Of course, I sent his box home. Plus, I gave him the only piece of cake. I packed up about three cups of the taco casserole and topped it with the Italian cheese I bought. So, he can eat it and mix in the cheese when he does. I forgot to put the taco seasoning in the taco casserole...oh well.

Tuesday, I finally put on the heart monitor with the help of exbf and company (over the phone) that sent it. The descriptions of the body did not fit with my body...lol. Directly to the left of my navel is on my waist, but not according to the company person directing me. Exbf just read to me. I stuck on the little things to attach the leads.

The monitor has one wire which divides into four leads. Somehow, the single wire disconnected from the monitor. I could not figure it out as the cell phone said to check leads which I was doing one at a time. Nope. The one main lead was disconnected.

The cell phone makes noises when I need to check something. Plus, there is a message for me on the screen. It is loud enough to wake me up in the night. Ask me how I know.

Tuesday was beautiful with no rain and only a tiny breeze. I think it sprinkled on him as he neared his home many miles South of me. Wednesday has been equally dry and pleasant.

Maybe I found someone at the lunch to mow who will be more trustworthy. The brother of the last guy has not responded.

Since the advent of low-riding pants, I don't think the younger crowd knows where the waist on the body is located.  One day I asked J, "Where is your waist? Show me." She put her hands down on her hip bonesn not on the top of hip bones, but down on the side of the bones. I was astounded. She was puzzled and told me that no, her waist was lower than mine. I told her that her pants were lower than mine. I don't think she believed me. I am long-waisted. Well, before my fatness appeared I was.

When I told the guy on the phone that 4 inches to the left of my navel still was under my waistband and was bothering me. He said,"No. " I should put it to the left of my navel. Well, I don't know here he thinks navels are in relation to waists." Okay, maybe my navel is a smidgen higher than my waist. No, it's not!

He kept correcting me on the waist location. He also kept correcting me on another placement. I was to put another lead three inches below my breast  in line with the nipple and on last rib. Finally, I told him that was not working on my body. So, I put it sort of where he said. I suppose it all works.

Help me on this--Is your navel basically at your waist or a smidge above or below? Inquiring minds want to know. Check the others in your household who wear pants at the waist, not below. Thanks.
Have you ever worn a heart monitor?