December 27, 2012 Thursday Afternoon

Around 4 PM Vito threw up all over the couch and blankets.  Got them all rinsed and then in the washing machine.  Had a hard time getting Vito to eat supper and he did not eat until about 6 PM so I could give him his shot.  Spent last night watching the last three episodes of season one of Homeland.  I was so frustrated with the ending, but I guess they do that so you tune in for season two.  To see her getting her brain fried just as she remembered a key clue was hard to watch and then see it end.  Took a break in between the second and third episode for a little lovin.  Went to bed around 10:30 PM.

This morning I was up at 6:30 AM.  Fed the dogs and gave Vito his shot.  Left the house around 7:15 AM to have my blood drawn and tested again, like we do every six months.  Thankfully my doctor told me last time, when he gave me the paperwork for this blood test, that I would only need to call him for the blood result numbers rather than having to make an appointment and go see him, wasting both our time.  I think it has more to do with the fact I am on Medicare and he is such a specialist, that Medicare does not reimburse him at the rate he would charge most insurance and co pays.  Works for me since I just want to know where I stand with my TCell count and that I am still undetectable.  We only tested for those things and not a full blood test of liver, kidneys, etc, this one time.  Stopped off at McDonald's for a steak egg cheese bagel.  Got home around 8 AM and spent the morning doing things around the house.  Took down a couple Christmas decorations and put them in the basement.  Will slowly take them down, but want to leave them up for a while yet.  The house looks so nice and big when they are all gone, and not cluttered.  Was told by my neighbor it is bad luck to take them down before the New Year.  Around noon I saw it was 28 degrees, but no wind, so I went for a long walk to Pick N Save to deposit my property tax refund and buy some salad, apples, grapes and ice cream.  Walked home with the two bags of groceries.  Was glad I took the walk rather than drive since I have not walked in a while and it really felt good to get out and walk again.  Laid on the bed listening to music with the dogs for an hour or so this afternoon.  Making spaghetti, garlic bread, and salad for supper tonight.  Not sure if we will start season two of Homeland tonight or take a break for it for a night or two until the weekend.  If we do not start Homeland season two tonight we will most likely watch a movie I downloaded.