I'm not feeling very well today. Waking up "off". I have some medical conditions for which I take medication and just to simply describe my life medically, I have good days and I have bad days. Today is a bad day. Light headed, feeling achy and a bit feverish. I have a condition called atrial fibrilation coupled with high blood pressure, for which I take medication daily. Aspirin, lisiniprol, amlodipine, digoxin, and metreperol. I'm actually amazed that I don't have more bad days and have as many good days as I do. So, as I sit here this morning posting my Sunday update, in my long johns and t-shirt, it's not a good day...I will go out soon and find some food. After eating I usually feel better.
Anyway, I have left my house-sitting experience and am now in a place that I am hesitant to make public because I don't really have permission to be here. But, I am warm, dry and safe. If I am found I only will be asked to leave without any major hassle. The first night here I slept on the floor with my sleeping bag and blanket. I did get some sleep, if not the most comfortable experience. But, as they say, every cloud has a silver lining and the adversity of the first night on the floor led me to find an item which will be helpful in the new location and when I return to the van. I found an air mattress which is the same width as my bed in the van.
Peter and I built the bed to be 26" wide. It was the best width for the van. But, up until the other morning I could not find a mattress compatible with that width. Twins are 37" wide, fulls are 54" wide. What I have been doing is finding egg carton foam full size mattress pads and folding them in half, 27" and using them on the bed. Yesterday, after sleeping on the floor, I was bound and determined to find something better, and did. I found a "slim twin" air mattress, 26" wide!!! Made for cots. I have a pump to fill it with air and I slept beautifully last night on it. When I move back into the van it will fit perfectly on the bed. I love it and so does Ozzy!
Tomorrow is the first day of my teaching for the winter term and I anticipate a good night's sleep.
Last night was a snow storm which has made all look beautiful outside. I have not been out yet, but, now, off I go...
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