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So I have been staying with my Mom in her bachelor in the senior's building while I finish my course. It has occurred that there are 1 bedroom units that are unfilled, while there is a waiting list for bachelor units. So Mom has been offered a 1 bedroom, which is awesome!

She has been taking her stuff over to the new unit and the movers will come for the big stuff on Sunday. It is a ton more space, has 2 entrances, and 2 gardens. Also we can set up our barbeque and I can use it all the time.

Of course, I am not supposed to live there for any length of time, which is fair. It's a seniors building. In the meantime, it will be nice to have more space.

I am totally stressed and disoriented by this, even though it is a good thing. My course is totally stressing me out. It just keeps getting harder, but I am keeping up with it.

I have order a set of medical terminology flash cards to help prepare for the exam.

I honestly think you'll do well--especially if you find medical terminology interesting.

I think I might want to move up to Canada for my "golden years" LOL

Thank you. It is interesting. Especially listening to the case dictations.

We were scheduled to have the movers come tomorrow, but he called today and wanted to do the move today because there is supposed to be freezing rain tomorrow. So we agreed, but it was very disorienting and we weren't quite prepared, mentally or practically.

It's done now, but the cable guy doesn't come 'til Monday, so I'm sitting by myself in the old place with my computer and a television in an empty apartment. (Well, not entirely empty, there is still a lot of clutter mess to deal with.)

Mom has collapsed and is sleeping in her bed in the new place. The new place is awesome; it feels like a palace and it turns out that the super is aware that I am living here and seems to be okay with it. So because the new place is designed for two people (technically couples) they might not mind if I stay. I guess I'll find out. If I can, that would be great as it would take the pressure off me to generate enough money to afford my own place. Although that remains my goal.

Even though I'm still a bit freaked out, I am glad to have the move done with.

A lot of senior buildings allow disabled people too. Also, it could be seen that you are there as a caregiver for your mom. I hope the housing works out for you both. Good luck with your exam.

Thanks.

It's nice to hear from you; haven't seen you around much lately. How is your husband and your retirement?

I have been doing better with my medication change. If, as the doctor suspects, I am bipolar, the medication I was on was making me worse and I think this was true as I have been much more stable since changing it.

We've moved to the townhouse and it's awesome; it feels like a palace compared to Mom's old bachelor. It's one level with a bathroom, bedroom, living room and kitchen. It has front and back doors and gardens and a place for the barbeque. My office fits into a corner in the living room by the window.

I saw my psychiatrist on Monday and she has left my medication where it is for now because it's hard to gauge the effect what with the stress of the move.

She has asked that my Mom come with me on the next visit, so that will be interesting.

After being separated since 2005, I am now officially divorced. My ex husband is with someone else now. I have decided to go back to my maiden name.

Mentally I remain detached, but less agitated.