I plan on going to the pool this morning. I actually woke up and felt like going, which, based on how I felt this last week, says something. So, I’ll head down around 7:30 and be in the water by 8:15 after parking and going in.
After that, I plan on going to Costco. At least that’s the plan. I do have to go to Sacramento tomorrow, so I could go after my doctor appt. I don’t need a lot of things, but I wanted to get some turkey burgers and a few other proteins. We’ll see, that’s optional right now.
My kappa light chains came back with the biggest increase yet of over 9 points. Which puts me in the low 30’s. Exactly at 34.4, which is my highest yet. I’m bummed about it, but whatcha gonna do? He doesn’t seem to concerned when he sent me them over the portal and said ‘stable’. Well, sure it’s stable but a big increase. There’s not much I can do til we see next month. So far, the trend has been increase, slight decrease, increase, etc. So until it is continually going up and shows a pattern, it’s just hang in there. Sigh, I hate this shit.
Anyway, last night I cooked up some salmon and made a feta cucumber salad. It was good. I miss my after-dinner popcorn or snacks, but I am trying to hold strong. I’m having some nuts(protein), and that seems to help.


A few of my orchids. I still don’t have any new spikes on the other plants, so I may have to YouTube it and see what I can do.
I’ve made up my July budget. Looks ok for the most part. I’ll keep whittling away at the cc and hopefully make some progress there. Since I have no other income, I guess it’ll still be a few more months till it’s done. That’s ok, overall, as long as I feel like I’m making some progress. July, August, and September don’t have any annual bills( at least that I know of), so that will help. I think the annual bills will start again in October, with auto insurance, house insurance, and property tax(Dec).
After I’m home, I need to do some dusting and putting things where they belong!!
Try to focus on life…i know it sounds trite, but honestly, my dear sheila tried to still live life to the full, with lots of running in snowdonia, she would hand hand me her bag to carry, and then start running up the hill, calling out “keep up, porkie!!!”….i tried, but she had been a UK national cross country runner and i never had a chance! Seriously though, love your little home, love your cooking, and keep telling us about it.
I will try!! Yesterday, the pool was great.
You’ll get there on your cc, but like the reader above, hoping your joyful things take precedent. I’m sorry your numbers aren’t what you’d like. I’m not familiar enough to know/ understand all you’re feeling and health prognosus. I hope swimming is rejuvenating at least fir a while.
Thanks, Sam, I’ll get there. Multiple Myeloma is a blood cancer that affects bones and other things. MY markers are called light chains. High normal is 19.4 so my new number is 34. But my pattern at this point is that it goes up and down, which light chains do. Still, I’m an emotional person, and I get upset to see the higher number.
Hey! I had my first Costco hot dog! I ate it with relish.
Good for you!! They are yummy. Be sure to ask for the onions if you like them.