Thursday, July 9, 2009 18:10
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I did rather little today. I did stop at a bank to open an account, however, they were having technical difficulties. The woman I was working with there indicated that I would be able to stop in tomorrow morning and they would then be able to provide me with an account number. There is a $400 minimum on the account, up from the $100 I was used to. Still, I should not be a problem. I simply will not open a savings account until I have plenty of money in the savings. I also visited the post office. It seems that there is no longer a means of changing one’s address using a simple card. That is now done online, or at least here it is. I straightened and unpacked much of what I have in the apartment. I have yet to rearrange anything, but that task is fast approaching.
I slept till late in the afternoon today. I am becoming quite tired, sore, and just about done in. I really need several days of rest and relaxation. I will continue to piece things, little things, together. I will do some business. But I am officially on light duty. There is not a part of my body that is not aching, bruised, sore, or stretched. My mind is working very slowly. I cannot necessarily remember what something is called, my address, or my phone number. And, yes, I know these things, including my new information. I mean to go to bed earlier, henceforth, though. And, by doing so, I plan on getting up earlier. There is much I can do, yet, which does not strain me.
The big fan, along with a little one I had, combined with the A/C in the apartment are allowing me to keep the temp down to about 72 F. Though a far cry from the 66 F I preferred in my last place, this seems down right cool, perhaps even cold at times. Without the humidity, life is smoother. I will need to find moisturizer though. I did buy some, but it is a bit floral for my intent. I really need something that is fragrance neutral. The women’s scent is, well, feminine. The men’s scents are usually not to my taste. Oh, and deodorant, I did not need it in Iowa for some odd reason, but here my b.o. is showing.
Something I have noticed here, that is very different, is that women must not be using the pill or other such things nearly as commonly. I have been inundated with new sensations. And yes, control has been difficult. It would be like being in a sterile and sterilized greenhouse, then going into a greenhouse with flowers in full bloom! I can smell it, sense it, and it has a powerful impact. I am more and more sure I am in the right place. Women even act differently here. I doubt if I will find a wife, but should I happen to, I think this is one of the places where seeking would be good.
I need to sneak into some of the local churches, ask around a bit, and maybe investigate online. I am getting my little computer set up with the external DVD/CD player, with the printer to follow. I have received a follow up call from Vocation Rehabilitation and plan on taking care of that tomorrow, along with a call to both new and old dealerships. I still need to change addresses for my insurance. And I need to figure out how to get my checks directly deposited here, the lady I was dealing with at the bank suggested that is all done online, at this point, or at least for the V.A. There is still so much left to do beyond that. But when I look back upon what I have done, without thinking about the condition I am in, I see that I have done much, quickly, and fairly well. Adding in how out of shape, over the hill, and mentally soft, I see that I have done extremely well. I would give myself a solid B-. I know, an A or A+ would have been nicer, but I must be honest.
I had thought about a nap, but I do not wish to spoil my sleep tonight. It is already 18:00 hours. I will just tinker until 21:00 hours and then sleep well and long. I have a mini travel alarm for the moment. I am hoping to find my main alarm clock soon. Tracking time is not terribly important, immediately. But if I wish to try and get on the day schedule, and then keep to it, I best start out on the right track. That is it for now.
Be well!
Yes. The dry heat. You may be surprised how much water your body actually goes through without you noticing any sweat. It has no time to build up--it evaporates instantly. That is probably why the need for deodorant. If you were going through that much perspiration in Iowa you'd be drenched. So you're perspiring more than you know.
ReplyDeleteOn that note, DO NOT FAIL TO DRINK ENOUGH WATER! Until you get used to the new signs of dehydration it is safer to overdo the water than to be deficient. Dehydration brings a bunch of unpleasant symptoms that most people from wetter climes don't necessarily associate with dehydration. Crushing headaches, excessive and unwarranted fatigue that rest doesn't seem to address, muscle cramps, lightheadedness, stomach cramps and nausea are just a few. And you may not *feel* thirsty.
A good rule of thumb is, if you are exerting yourself in the heat, indoors or out, make sure you're drinking at least a gallon of water a day. And if you're in the sun a significant amount of that time, better up it to two gallons. That means about a pint of water or more an hour when you're exerting yourself. And do not shortchange yourself on salt. Summer in the west is no time to worry about salt intake. In fact some of the more unpleasant effects of dehydration are actually the result of electrolyte depletion--mostly salt.
My cure for salt deficiency is a teaspoon of table salt in a glass of water, chugged down fast to avoid the gag reflex, followed by another glass or two of clear water to wash away the excess salt. If I do that at least once on a hot day of hard work, I'm fine.
I may have and still be going through some of that. More salt, I think, is the key as I am pretty sure I am drinking a goodly supply of water. Though by your standards, I might be a little shy there. I am working on drinking more though.
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