Lost my Connection to AOL

In trying to download a new aol program I lost the whole connection. Luckily a student of mine who is good with computers just returned to Naples and I will book him to help me out. These computers can really go whacky at times and they can be most frustrating.

Technology is great when it works and a real pain when it does not work. We just added on to our TV's since we had no choice with our service. Today the man to fix our TV's arrived again and he fixed the TV. Next thing i saw he was playing ping pong with Marty. So much for company efficiency.

Working on blood pressure issues and on Monday I will get advice from the doctor. One day at a time.


Fancy Nancy Says: Watch your blood pressure. It can creep up unexpectedly.

Thanksgiving Day is Near

This week is Thanksgiving. We have no definite plans, so we will probably just go out to eat. I have been using my new health club and I bought new expensive goggles for the pool. This should help with the chlorine.

This week I start my volunteer job with the Chamber of Commerce. They do some interesting things for the volunteers. I have already been invited to a boat trip and a luncheon. This is our pay. Sounds like fun.

Fancy Nancy Says: Don't give us on your health plan even during the holidays. Stay fit!

Trying LA Fitness

I just joined LA Fitness to see if it works for me. They have many machines, an indoor pool, and racquetball courts. I have been playing some racquetball against myself. I have to be careful about injuries since I wear a hearing device. The best part is I don't have to keep score and I always win.

I used the pool, but the chlorine was too much so I just bought some eye googles to protect my eyes. Hope they do the job.

Tomorrow I am scheduled for a free training demo. Time will tell if the memebership works out.

Fancy Nancy Says: It is fun to try new things. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

New Contacts from Readers

I was amazed today to see on the map the number of new readers from other parts of the world. I often wonder how do they find the blog? If you are from outside the US let me know the answer. I would love to learn how you connect.

Today I helped a student with her writing . I am also working on my new book. I loaned her a copy of my first book and did not realize that I needed the copy. I contacted her and she will mail it back when she has read it.

Sometimes we make mistakes , but the trick is to try and correct them and recognize that we all learn from our errors. We are lucky when we can make corrections . I guess what happens to us many times, we are in a rush to accomplish many things and our focus diminishes.

Fancy Nancy Says: It is easier to concentrate on one thing at a time. Many of us multi-task, but that is when some mistakes can occur. Slow down and focus.

A Good Time to Start Somthing New

We just returned to our winter home and the move went quite smoothly. Well, I even have some free time before I have to teach again, so I thought perhaps I will find something new and fun to do.

Well, the ads in the paper were not much help. The only ad I saw was for a Salvation Army bell ringer, and with two Masters Degrees, I guess I would qualify. Wrong, they want 40 hours a week, and I can't work 8 hours a day ringing a bell.

Perhaps the library could use some help. They said I could put books on a shelf, but I had to fill out an online application to apply and then wait for them to review it. Forget that idea.

Maybe the Y would like me to teach some courses? Left my name and so far no reply.

I tried my religious organization, the Federation, but they did not need help.

Well, I have always enjoyed volunteering at the Chamber. I contacted them and I am waiting for them to reply.

I am beginning to feel like one of the group camping out in a New York Park.

Well today I was so happy. The Chamber called and they want to interview me. Great!

Yes, I was looking for something new and perhaps it includes what I have learned. Finding a job is a full time job, even for volunteers.

PS I met with them today and yes, I got the volunteer job. I start in a week .

Getting Reorganized

Today I did some line dancing and also sat in on a class on the media. It takes some reorganization to learn my new teaching schedule which will begin in Jan. I have added some new courses at the Park where I teach , so time will tell if they get students.

I have a neighbor from Canada who needs help with English. I told her we could meet and I would help her and also practice my French.

Just got Marty a fun job at The Bargain Box where he will volunteer . He has a fun friend who now works there and he will enjoy helping out once a week.

As we get older we have to revise our activities to what works for our bodies.

Fancy Nancy Says: Getting into a new routine takes some time and adaptation. Have patience with yourself.

We Arrived in Naples, Florida

We arrived in Naples last night, and other than a new chip on our windshield , the trip went well. The glass company came this morning and fixed the small chip.

The weather is lovely and after unpacking and updating my teaching schedule, I fit in a nice swim in the afternoon and did my other favorite thing, a nice nap.

We seem to have been more organized since we did not take as much luggage this trip. We have done this trip for about 25 years, perhaps we are getting smarter.

I just got my teaching schedule and I am trying to decide what new programs to offer. When I have some free time I like to fill it, but then when the programs are all running, then I sometimes want some free time. It is always a challenge to get the right balance.

Fancy Nancy Says: Life is a seasaw, just like the stock market it goes up and down. Balancing things out is a trick. I am still learning.