I spoke with Bob earlier. He sounds fairly good. Sandra sounds horrible from what Bob says. She’s at the end of her rope. He got my letter and says he’ll write me back soon. And call, too. I keep trying Andy but there’s no answer.

Later...

I just did my dishes and watered my plants.

Tomorrow I must get up at a decent hour to go to Thame’s Plaza for my discount on the installation of my phone, and to the electric company to prove I live here. Then all I have to do is wait for my medical cards to hurry up and get here. Then I’ll have no problem with doctors, prescriptions and seeing that therapist I never could see. I must also call SS and bitch them out and ask why it takes about 5 times of demanding proof of income documents before they finally send them to me. I’ll call city welfare too and tell them I called state welfare. I’m not sure if I’ve got to see them or deal with them in any way.

Other than that I must get shades and a washer and dryer.

And try quitting smoking.

There’s been a major breakthrough with asthma. Andy also told me about it last night. Somewhere in London, they narrowed down 100 genes or so. They know now that one out of those 100 genes is the cause of asthma. I still wish lungs were as disposable and changeable as a baby’s diaper.

You know what I’d just love to do right now? Go on a cruise. I spoke to dad about it and he told me to save up my money. Tammy tells me she’d love to go on a cruise. It would help if I had someone such as Tammy helping me with the details like airfare and other expenses. I mean, not expenses, but just helping me with getting to and from the airport and on and off the cruise ship. On TV they always advertise for Carnival Cruises which is out of Miami according to dad and that’s $545 including airfare. Also, as I figured, Tammy says it does include all your food and entertainment. I guess the only other expense would be if you were to buy anything. I’m sure they have a mini gift shop that costs a fortune to shop in. I’d really enjoy going on a cruise myself as that way there’s no tension from fighting, compromising or any disagreements. For example, if I went with Tammy and Bill and they didn’t want to eat dinner at 5:00 yet I was hungry then, I’d have no compromises to make. Also, I wouldn’t have to worry about Tammy saying I should or shouldn’t do this or that. Should wear this, shouldn’t wear that. The only perfect companion would be a drop-dead gorgeous woman. But only if she were beautiful and only expected an occasional get-together here and there. That way I wouldn’t be smothered and could enjoy my vacation peacefully. It’s hard to thoroughly enjoy something when you’re distracted constantly. Even if those distractions aren’t necessarily bad ones.

Later...

There are a few other things I want to do here at home besides organizing my hair stuff, jewelry and makeup, clothes, drawers, and closets. I must go through all my tapes and organize those and edit down conversations as well as do more editing.

I’d like to get a box large enough to fit all these journals in and lock them up. I’m not stupid and I know how sisters are. If I were to be away for a week, I wouldn’t put it past her to get a little curious. I may be living in their house for two weeks this June while they all go to Florida.

As for Shadow? I guess I’ll have to leave him either outside or on his leash or take him with me. I’d rather he be in on his leash and have someone bring me here every few days to feed him. Plus, I will need to pick up my mail and maybe get something from here.

When I go to the beach, I’m sure Tammy won’t mind dropping in to feed him and play with him for a while. Tammy did say that a friend of hers would bring me to the store if I needed to go and will check on me to be sure all is well.