do 100 things I have never done

I threw away (or gave away) all of the stuff that I had accumulated from the 3 serious relationships in my life. The only things I kept were:
~a handful of love letters/notes
~a hand-painted portrait of me and fiance #1
~expensive wedding dress of fiance #2
~a dream catcher from, and a photograph with serious boyfriend #3

All other things purged. Ah, now doesn’t that feel better.

I rode in an ambulance today. I went with my dad from the hospital to Hospice Home. He sometimes wakes up and gets confused about where he is for a minute or where someone is so I went with him. I never want to get in another ambulance. The ride was horrible and I watched my poor father, who can’t stand being touched because it hurts, bump and bump down the road. I was so relieved when we got there.

Like everyone who saw it, I watched the first African-American become president. It’s very cool to watch something historical. The only other experiences I have had with watching historical moments are 9/11 and Princess Diana’s funeral. This one was much cheerier.

I watched the President being sworn into office. First time I ever cared enough to watch.

I earned my first awards for the new blog that I started. Very cool.

I spoke with some of my dad’s cousins that I have never spoken to before. They came to see him in the hospital Sunday. I think I met them one time when I was very young, but I know I never said more than hello to them. I don’t even remember them.

I had ultrasound therapy for the first time. This is not the kind of ultrasound where it takes a picture, but the kind that sends long waves of heat deep down into your muscles to relax them.

I am actually talking to my friends on the phone on a more regular basis. I have not done this before. It is still not where it might should be, but I am trying to keep the lines of communication open. They have been my support system and I cherish them and want them to know it.

I helped cut the shirt off of my father in the hospital because it was bothering him and we could not lift him or sit him up to remove it.

I resigned from my job as a teacher. First time I have ever done that.