My mantra has always been "WHATEVER"

So much more lately than ever before because I am experiencing so many fluctuations in my PD. The reality is there is no predictability as to how any day may go......sleep, walking, stiffness, anxiety.....steadiness, balance, mood, aches....

Therefore the new norm is NO NORM, whatever is happening THAT DAY, THAT MOMENT, deal with  it as best as I can.

Fios, Epson, Apple, all things electronic 
Patience, breathing

So here is what I find useful :

bird and squirrel feeding

A work space

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making sculptures using stones, pebbles, rocks broken ceramics and super glue

WHATEVER 

Good Morning Snow

I was thinking about all things PD that I read online about alleviating stresses of PD so I looked at what I do to cope with angst and anger and frustration. When you are done reading feel free to let me know what relaxes you......

squirrels etc

medical marijuana

any potato product

with eggs and butter

puzzles and the remote

of course

a place to chill

Choose your favorite

duct tape

collecting wine corks

more med supplies


 

I like to feed the birds...all birds....wrens, sparrows, cardinals, titmice, doves, woodpeckers, 1 hawk, bluejays, starlings and others that I don't know what they are. Since at some time in the future (2018-2028) we will replace the deck I decided to turn the current structure into a wildlife sanctuary, Of course I say 'wildlife' because when you feed birds you also feed the SQUIRRELS and moles and chipmunks, deer and even a fox. 
I have hung, and poled feeders in the front yard, back yard, woods, and deck and NO MATTER what I do to discourage squirrels they still manage to get the seed. Urine spray, red hot peppers, aluminum foil, (pretty good until the foil falls off) don't usually work.


Little Pearl (or Earl) the squirrel WON the prize .Not only did she eat the seed she got into the feeder, looked at me and continued munching. (see bottom picture)

Now everyone has their own feeding area and the feeder house is retired to be indoor decor !!





What does this have to do with PD? There is a condition in PD called PUNDING .....compulsive, obsessive, repetitive behaviors that leads to no satisfactory conclusion, necessarily, but is continued nonetheless . Some punding can be dangerous like gambling (not me !!) But it is something that challenges the rational mind (me?) Squirrel wars will go on !!!!!

  Happy whatever .

NewYears THOUGHTS (not resolutions) for me in 2018
                                                1. NO SMOKING (tobacco)



      2. Wear a bra ONLY when required 
          by law









   3. Pick DIY projects that involve  Duct, Duck and Scotch Tape that   
          can changed and altered daily depending on weather, my mood and consultations with birds and squirrels .
  

4. Acknowledge PD changes and challenges and then get mad/sad/pissed/annoyed/frustrated and then GET OVER my pathetic self pitying feelings. SHUT UP !!! I can drive, clean cat litter, do laundry, move furniture, watch TV, drink wine, smoke weed, argue, etc. So big deal if I can't button shirts, read my own crossword puzzle letters, or remember anything.

5. And for 2018 maybe OUR thoughts will include ____________________________________________
    (fill in the blank)

     WHATEVER   (with a smile)