Nothing much went on this weekend. I did do lunch with Mike Saturday. We went to The Mexican Manhattan for Tex-Mex food. Then we came home and he put together my new entertainment center.
I bought one last week and I tried to put it together but I could only do so much because of my right shoulder. I woke up in pain one morning months ago and it's still tender. I bless my lucking stars for a great friend like Mike. Eddie used to say I was blessed with Mike. Good karma follows me around.
Chiflaco out.
31 March 2014
26 March 2014
Birthday Girl
25 March 2014
Chest Pains
Wednesday in yoga class I felt a sharp pain in my chest. It was very painful. I didn't feel better all week. Sunday it just felt worse so I decided to go to the hospital.
I was in the ER for five hours. They did an EKG and my heart was normal but they wanted to run some tests. Yesterday I took several MRIs. Today the cardiologist said everything was okay. So what was the pain?
It did help that they gave me morphine. That got rid of my pain but they wanted to keep me in observation. Whatever it was disappeared. Maybe I needed attention.
Anyhooooooo, it's nice to be home. I left a mixing bowlful of food for Jean-Luc. I also gave him some fresh water. I just walked in the door and JL had eaten everything. It's nice to be needed.
Chiflaco out.
I was in the ER for five hours. They did an EKG and my heart was normal but they wanted to run some tests. Yesterday I took several MRIs. Today the cardiologist said everything was okay. So what was the pain?
It did help that they gave me morphine. That got rid of my pain but they wanted to keep me in observation. Whatever it was disappeared. Maybe I needed attention.
Anyhooooooo, it's nice to be home. I left a mixing bowlful of food for Jean-Luc. I also gave him some fresh water. I just walked in the door and JL had eaten everything. It's nice to be needed.
Chiflaco out.
22 March 2014
Saturday
What a wasted day. I woke up with my knee swollen and a case of diarrhea, so that meant no yoga for today. I felt cheated. I really like going to class even though I can't perform like I'd like.
The rest of the day was a blur. I tried to nap, I really need to sleep, but I couldn't. I was just a schlub all day. No energy whatsoever.
I did catch up on some DVDs. If you haven't seen it, there's a campy movie called Die Mommie Die. Charles Busch is Angela a once popular chanteuse who lives with her husband and two adult children.
When the husband dies, all fingers point to Angela. It's up to the kids to figure out the mystery. Not an award winning film, but hysterical nonetheless.
Then I watched Breaking Dawn Part 2. The continuing saga of Bella and Edward. You just have to root for these two. She decides to become a vampire also and marries Edward, the love of her life. Just about as good as the books.
Chiflaco out.
The rest of the day was a blur. I tried to nap, I really need to sleep, but I couldn't. I was just a schlub all day. No energy whatsoever.
I did catch up on some DVDs. If you haven't seen it, there's a campy movie called Die Mommie Die. Charles Busch is Angela a once popular chanteuse who lives with her husband and two adult children.
When the husband dies, all fingers point to Angela. It's up to the kids to figure out the mystery. Not an award winning film, but hysterical nonetheless.
Then I watched Breaking Dawn Part 2. The continuing saga of Bella and Edward. You just have to root for these two. She decides to become a vampire also and marries Edward, the love of her life. Just about as good as the books.
Chiflaco out.
19 March 2014
Yoga
I was a bad boy yesterday. I skipped class because I was in a lot of pain. My muscles were aching and I could feel my body stretched out of proportion. Like I said, I was energized and exhausted at the same time. I stayed home and took some Tylenol and took it easy looking forward to a night out with the boys.
Today I woke up and didn't feel like going. I stayed in and did nothing and tried to recuperate. Then I remembered there's an evening class I can go to. So off I went.
Class was fun and I had great difficulty doing the postures. There were more men in this class and they were all shirtless. I felt out of place. I'm not about to show this pathetic body to anyone.
People are very supportive and we high fived each other after class. I must say the men are very friendly. I did get cruised by a couple of guys, and they were hot. Okay I'm not there for the men, I'm there for me. I just go and do my business and that's it.
But it'd be nice....
Chiflaco out.
Today I woke up and didn't feel like going. I stayed in and did nothing and tried to recuperate. Then I remembered there's an evening class I can go to. So off I went.
Class was fun and I had great difficulty doing the postures. There were more men in this class and they were all shirtless. I felt out of place. I'm not about to show this pathetic body to anyone.
People are very supportive and we high fived each other after class. I must say the men are very friendly. I did get cruised by a couple of guys, and they were hot. Okay I'm not there for the men, I'm there for me. I just go and do my business and that's it.
But it'd be nice....
Chiflaco out.
18 March 2014
Wicked
Whatever, it was a night out and I haven't had one in a long time. It was nice being out in my hood at night I'm usually in bed mode around 9 or so. If you haven't seen it, go.
We had dinner at the Houston St Bistro and it was scrumptious. I'd been there before with Leticia so I readily recommended it. It was Tony's birthday so Mike wanted to go somewhere special. Tony and I had the chicken cordon bleu and Mike had the special that came with tiramisu which we all shared.
http://houstonstbistro.com/
It was funny. I bumped into a neighbor and he did a double take. I'm usually in shorts and a polo shirt and tonight I was in Dockers and a nice button down shirt and dressy shoes. He couldn't believe it. I do have a flair for dressing up. And I love getting dressed and getting the attention. Guess I still got it.
Chiflaco out.
17 March 2014
Bikram Yoga
Well, I finally did it. I've been meaning to do this for some time but something always came up, bad weather, not feeling well. I went to yoga class today. I'm exhausted and invigorated at the same time.
Bikram Yoga is yoga with the heat turned on, literally. They have the studio on high and you feel it as soon as you walk in. I did the postures to the best of my ability. I do not have the flexibility I used to have when I did yoga before. It was downright hard.
I actually sweated. I normally don't sweat so this was a first for me. There were some postures where we had to hold on to our foot but I sweated so much it was just too difficult to do them. And my knee kept popping throughout the class.
My instructor is HOT! I couldn't help but notice he had his ear pierced several times. And then he came to class shirtless and the tiniest shorts I've ever seen on a man and I couldn't help but notice his box...delicious.
There were some other hot guys in class and most of them were just in shorts. I think I was the only one with a shirt on and it stuck to me like there's no tomorrow. There was this one hairy guy I couldn't take my eyes off. He was short and I noticed a wedding band, not that that's stopped me before.
Everybody was friendly and supportive. I actually made it through the entire class. They have a special for newbies, 10 sessions for $20. Not bad. I'll just have to buy a package that fits my budget. I really want to pursue this. Plus I just got a call from Humana saying that I can use the YMCA for free. They also have yoga classes available.
Yoga is spiritually and mentally good as well. I'm hoping to lose my paunch and regain some flexibility. I started out slow, but by the end of class I felt real comfortable.
http://bikramyogasa.com/
Chiflaco out.
Bikram Yoga is yoga with the heat turned on, literally. They have the studio on high and you feel it as soon as you walk in. I did the postures to the best of my ability. I do not have the flexibility I used to have when I did yoga before. It was downright hard.
I actually sweated. I normally don't sweat so this was a first for me. There were some postures where we had to hold on to our foot but I sweated so much it was just too difficult to do them. And my knee kept popping throughout the class.
My instructor is HOT! I couldn't help but notice he had his ear pierced several times. And then he came to class shirtless and the tiniest shorts I've ever seen on a man and I couldn't help but notice his box...delicious.
There were some other hot guys in class and most of them were just in shorts. I think I was the only one with a shirt on and it stuck to me like there's no tomorrow. There was this one hairy guy I couldn't take my eyes off. He was short and I noticed a wedding band, not that that's stopped me before.
Everybody was friendly and supportive. I actually made it through the entire class. They have a special for newbies, 10 sessions for $20. Not bad. I'll just have to buy a package that fits my budget. I really want to pursue this. Plus I just got a call from Humana saying that I can use the YMCA for free. They also have yoga classes available.
Yoga is spiritually and mentally good as well. I'm hoping to lose my paunch and regain some flexibility. I started out slow, but by the end of class I felt real comfortable.
http://bikramyogasa.com/
Chiflaco out.
16 March 2014
Eddie
Eddie and I had plans for dinner yesterday. I called him up when dinner was ready and he didn't answer. So I ate by myself and saved some for him.
Still no answer today. Evelyn and Victoria were worried about him and they went by his place and he was talking through the door but was unable to answer the door for some reason.
Evelyn got worried and called 911. The firemen showed up and found Eddie dead on the floor. He must've just passed away. We don't know of any services planned yet. We have to wait to hear from his sister.
He wasn't in good health, he was in the hospital three times this winter. And he didn't take care of himself. He hated me to worry about his health.
Bless his heart is all I can say.
Chiflaco out.
Still no answer today. Evelyn and Victoria were worried about him and they went by his place and he was talking through the door but was unable to answer the door for some reason.
Evelyn got worried and called 911. The firemen showed up and found Eddie dead on the floor. He must've just passed away. We don't know of any services planned yet. We have to wait to hear from his sister.
He wasn't in good health, he was in the hospital three times this winter. And he didn't take care of himself. He hated me to worry about his health.
Bless his heart is all I can say.
Chiflaco out.
15 March 2014
Home
Chiflaco out.
14 March 2014
Jean-Luc
My baby keeps me centered and entertained. I recently got an over the door mirror to check me out. I've lost so much weight and I want to make sure I look presentable when I go out.
Jean-Luc is fascinated with the mirror. He looks at himself and thinks there's another cat in the apartment. It's funny to see him standing looking at himself in the mirror.
He's been very needy lately. He jumps in my lap when I'm watching TV and takes a nap. Luckily sometimes I've just inserted a movie and don't mind him napping away. The problem is when I have to go to the bathroom and he's in the way. I just hold it until he stretches out and I can make a mad dash to the bathroom.
He loves to nap with me. He's always waiting in bed for me when it's time for beddy-bye. He waits on his side of the bed, he knows his side. In the middle of the night I turn around and he's snoring away.
I love my baby. We just celebrated our four-year anniversary this January. Hard to believe we've known each other for such a short time. I'm so grateful to Barbara for finding him on Craigslist.
Chiflaco out.
Jean-Luc is fascinated with the mirror. He looks at himself and thinks there's another cat in the apartment. It's funny to see him standing looking at himself in the mirror.
He's been very needy lately. He jumps in my lap when I'm watching TV and takes a nap. Luckily sometimes I've just inserted a movie and don't mind him napping away. The problem is when I have to go to the bathroom and he's in the way. I just hold it until he stretches out and I can make a mad dash to the bathroom.
He loves to nap with me. He's always waiting in bed for me when it's time for beddy-bye. He waits on his side of the bed, he knows his side. In the middle of the night I turn around and he's snoring away.
I love my baby. We just celebrated our four-year anniversary this January. Hard to believe we've known each other for such a short time. I'm so grateful to Barbara for finding him on Craigslist.
Chiflaco out.
Thai Lao Orchid
Went to lunch with my favourite niece and her sister. Barbara and Debra work downtown on Broadway St. Debra invited me to lunch and we went to Thai Lao Orchid restaurant down from the office. Isabel and Andrea went also.
The food was great and it was nice to spend time with my nieces. I also made an offer to see us for lunch with the family. I haven't seen them since my Mom's funeral. I hope we get to get together. I also need updated photos of us.
Chiflaco out.
The food was great and it was nice to spend time with my nieces. I also made an offer to see us for lunch with the family. I haven't seen them since my Mom's funeral. I hope we get to get together. I also need updated photos of us.
Chiflaco out.
04 March 2014
Dr's Visit
Went to the clinic yesterday for lab results. I'm still a healthy sick man. My t-cell count went down again, 113. I'm still undetectable. My liver and kidneys are okay, my glucose level is good, my blood pressure good...great visit.
Dr Martinez was happy with my hearing aids as well. I really like him because he knows my history.
Chiflaco out.
Dr Martinez was happy with my hearing aids as well. I really like him because he knows my history.
Chiflaco out.
26 February 2014
Hearing Aid
I have always had trouble hearing. I finally did something about it and got hearing aids. It's weird to hear things again. I've already noticed I don't have to listen to the TV as loud as usual.
I have to get used to them. It's nice to be part of the hearing world again.
Chiflaco out.
I have to get used to them. It's nice to be part of the hearing world again.
Chiflaco out.
24 February 2014
Cosas
Nothing much going on. I went to the Book Cellar yesterday. I gave myself a project. The Spanish section is a mess and I started to organize it.
Talked to Leticia last night. Haven't talked to her in some while. Haven't seen her in two years but she's still a friend and part of my support system. We might do lunch sometime this week. We shall see. I did pick on her about this.
Eddie's back. He got home last Sunday and he's been ignoring me for some reason. I did see him at Victoria's last Monday. He's a queer duck. His place is a pig sty and he's supposed to have it inspected by SAHA tomorrow. I should tell management to inspect his apartment as well. I really have debated saying something. He did snitch on me a while back. Karma...
Chiflaco out.
Talked to Leticia last night. Haven't talked to her in some while. Haven't seen her in two years but she's still a friend and part of my support system. We might do lunch sometime this week. We shall see. I did pick on her about this.
Eddie's back. He got home last Sunday and he's been ignoring me for some reason. I did see him at Victoria's last Monday. He's a queer duck. His place is a pig sty and he's supposed to have it inspected by SAHA tomorrow. I should tell management to inspect his apartment as well. I really have debated saying something. He did snitch on me a while back. Karma...
Chiflaco out.
19 February 2014
Reading
The point is I'm reading again. I just saw a film about French writer George Sand and now I want to read her stuff as well as her lover Alfred de Musset. My mind is expanding again.
UPDATE: Just finished the book and it was great. Not a Pulitzer Prize winner. I really enjoyed the characters and plotline. It is sad to say good-bye to these fabulous characters.
Chiflaco out.
Centromed
Went to do labs the other day. I also visited with Jeanne. She was happy to hear I'm eating three meals if I'm hungry or not. I do forget to eat sometimes. I just eat because of the meds.
I also saw Lisa. I'm still deciding on her. I don't like the fact that she answers the phone when I'm in therapy. I'm still dealing with the adoption thing. I just can't get it out of my mind.
Now I wonder why I was given up and who she is. I do have to thank my birth parents for the good health I've enjoyed. I don't have diabetes or cancer. The only bad thing I have is AIDS. I still don't know how I was lucky to get that. I call it my Michigan souvenir.
Chiflaco out.
I also saw Lisa. I'm still deciding on her. I don't like the fact that she answers the phone when I'm in therapy. I'm still dealing with the adoption thing. I just can't get it out of my mind.
Now I wonder why I was given up and who she is. I do have to thank my birth parents for the good health I've enjoyed. I don't have diabetes or cancer. The only bad thing I have is AIDS. I still don't know how I was lucky to get that. I call it my Michigan souvenir.
Chiflaco out.
14 February 2014
Eddie
Eddie's back in the hospital again with pneumonia, again. He was hospitalized in November and December. Some people just never learn. And he's always getting on my case about taking care of myself.
Victoria thinks that a lot has to do with his cat Precious. She does shed a lot and has a lot of dander. He doesn't keep her litter box clean and we think that adds to his health problems. And you can smell the stench as soon as you get out of the elevator.
But he won't listen to anyone when it comes to Precious. What a faggot name. I suggested an intervention to Victoria but she says it wouldn't do much. What to do with Eddie?
Chiflaco out.
Victoria thinks that a lot has to do with his cat Precious. She does shed a lot and has a lot of dander. He doesn't keep her litter box clean and we think that adds to his health problems. And you can smell the stench as soon as you get out of the elevator.
But he won't listen to anyone when it comes to Precious. What a faggot name. I suggested an intervention to Victoria but she says it wouldn't do much. What to do with Eddie?
Chiflaco out.
09 February 2014
Olympics
I'm watching the Olympics and enjoying the hot men with the hot scnozzes. Okay I do like the events. I'm looking forward to the men's figure skating and the ice dancing. There are other events that catch my attention.
I'm dealing with a bout of bronchitis at the moment. It's not fun. I'm on antibiotics and drinking lots of fluids. I know how to take care of myself contrary to what other people think.
Eddie's making a big deal about this. He diagnosed me and he's loving the attention. We were supposed to go to lunch with Victoria and Natalie and he refused to take me. He did bring me lunch though. I would have preferred to go and enjoy the company.
Nothing much going on. Just recuperating. I need more chicken soup. That's the fun thing about being sick.
Chiflaco out.
I'm dealing with a bout of bronchitis at the moment. It's not fun. I'm on antibiotics and drinking lots of fluids. I know how to take care of myself contrary to what other people think.
Eddie's making a big deal about this. He diagnosed me and he's loving the attention. We were supposed to go to lunch with Victoria and Natalie and he refused to take me. He did bring me lunch though. I would have preferred to go and enjoy the company.
Nothing much going on. Just recuperating. I need more chicken soup. That's the fun thing about being sick.
Chiflaco out.
Super Bowl
Hard to believe, but I actually watched the Super Bowl. Eddie invited his fat ass over. I slow cooked some ribs with a rub suggested by Mike. Then I roasted some potatoes with rosemary. The house smelled succulent. Eddie was very impressed and said it was restaurant quality.
The game itself was exciting. I made the comment that Denver should give up after the first quarter. They did poorly. Of course everyone watches for the commercials. We didn't see any worthy ones in the first half. They were better in the second half and we decided that there were three memorable ones.
Bruno Mars was the halftime entertainment and he did put on quite a show. The Red Hot Chile Peppers were also good. We were impressed with the national anthem. It was sung by a soprano opera singer and she hit all the notes perfectly.
Little know fact, the national anthem is the music to a British drinking song! Eddie said that was appropriate for the country. LOL. We thought America The Beautiful was better when Queen Latifa sang it. I think that should be our national anthem hands down.
Chiflaco out.
The game itself was exciting. I made the comment that Denver should give up after the first quarter. They did poorly. Of course everyone watches for the commercials. We didn't see any worthy ones in the first half. They were better in the second half and we decided that there were three memorable ones.
Bruno Mars was the halftime entertainment and he did put on quite a show. The Red Hot Chile Peppers were also good. We were impressed with the national anthem. It was sung by a soprano opera singer and she hit all the notes perfectly.
Little know fact, the national anthem is the music to a British drinking song! Eddie said that was appropriate for the country. LOL. We thought America The Beautiful was better when Queen Latifa sang it. I think that should be our national anthem hands down.
Chiflaco out.
04 February 2014
Volunteering
I just can't get it out of my system. My major career was in libraries, first as a student assistant and then moving on to circulation supervisor. In Michigan, I was in the order unit eventually winding up as a supervisor.
Well, I started volunteering at the public library. They have a book store in the basement and I was shelving to my hearts content. Somebody did ask me for help and I found what he was looking for. Something you never forget.
I did find some duplicates and showed them to the manager. She only wants one copy of the items on the shelves. I also labeled some books without call numbers. I had a blast. I'm looking forward to my next day.
I was exhausted afterward. Duh, I haven't done any work in over 9 years. I came home and took some Tylenol and laid down for a bit. Next time I'll take some before I go and wear my knee brace. I did leave with a limp. I love to push myself.
Chiflaco out.
Well, I started volunteering at the public library. They have a book store in the basement and I was shelving to my hearts content. Somebody did ask me for help and I found what he was looking for. Something you never forget.
I did find some duplicates and showed them to the manager. She only wants one copy of the items on the shelves. I also labeled some books without call numbers. I had a blast. I'm looking forward to my next day.
I was exhausted afterward. Duh, I haven't done any work in over 9 years. I came home and took some Tylenol and laid down for a bit. Next time I'll take some before I go and wear my knee brace. I did leave with a limp. I love to push myself.
Chiflaco out.
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