Every day I wake up around 8 and pull out my earplugs. Noisy neighbors are already up and slamming doors. Then I have Cheerios with honey and drink black tea and read Dear Abby. Before going to work at noon, I watch Netflix and check the internet to make sure it's still there.

Then I work my full shift at the rest home. Right now they have me in the dining room serving lunch and dinner, which is fairly waitress-like. But free meals make it worthwhile...sometimes. I get to chat with people and it's plenty of exercise so I should not complain.

I come home after 7 and thankfully it's a short commute. Again I check the internet to make sure it's still there. I read a book or work on my Spanish using the iPad. Watch very little television. Talk to friends using Skype. Bath and bed after 10. Chase the cat out from under the bed.

Think about art and fall asleep.