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My internal clock went off at 6:00 am, and today was the first day I had to wake up the dog and take him outside! Dad 1; Scout 0!
I got out of bed carefully so her nibs could continue her recovery. Today, I had to face the gym alone. Before today, I knew my trusty sidekick was within a few feet of me should I need help, like getting untangled from the exercise machine. But today was different; I went alone.
Right before I departed, Mary pinned a note on my gym outfit. It was an envelope with instructions, “In Case Of Emergency.” I was curious, so on the way to the gym, I opened the envelope, and there was a list of items, including:
- The names and phone numbers of all my various doctors (at least ten of them, but why the dentist?)
- My current list of prescriptions.
- Name and phone numbers of people to notify in case of??? It had 32 names on it, mostly bill collectors and my bookie!
- A list of my favorite meals.
- Instructions on how to make a gin martini.
- A list of my phobias including:
- Ergophobia – A fear of or aversion to work.
- Taphephobia – The fear of being interred alive.
- Anatidaephobia – the irrational fear that somewhere, a duck or goose is watching you
- Arachibutyrophobia – Fear of peanut butter.
- Chronomentrophobia – Fear of clocks
- Address and directions to the nearest looney bin
Undaunted, I made it to the gym and submitted myself to great humiliation by having to ride the stationary bike for two miles. The last one and 9/10th mile was tough!
After the gym, I headed to the market where I am known as the “Gasping Grocer” because I go there right after Anthony squeezes the last breath out of my poor little body!
We did our Wednesday thing; cleaning the house before the house cleaners show up!
Mary worked in her closet for several houra and fill a large box with items that are no longer needed! She now had room to add new things!
At 6:00 pm I headed for the kitchen and made dinner! Thank you YOUTUBE for helping me with dinner!
