Speaking of things I watch, I forgot to mention that I am still watching Cheers. Terribly interesting, I know.

It is nice and slow and linear which is good for my fragmented eyesight. And it’s pleasant. It reminds me of my childhood. Of the days when my brother and I were so small that we could squeeze ourselves down into the same chair. We would sit there and watch Cheers and drink our “lørdags-kakao”. Saturday coco. We were allowed one cup of coco per week, and always got it on Saturdays. We’d try to get our parents to use as much of the coco powder as possible in our glass and then we’d go watch the telly. Good times. That was back when the show was broadcast once per week and sometimes it went away for inexplicable reasons. Back then I didn’t know anything about American TV or “season breaks” or things like that. But if there wasn’t Cheers on Saturdays then there was the Cosby show or ‘Allo ‘Allo or something similar. And we’d always look forward to those shows. It’s quite a different thing today with constant daily reruns and once they’ve gone through all the episodes then they flip the deck and start over from episode 1.

It was so real to me back then, following the characters and their lives. For years and years. I remember when Tasha Yar died on Star Trek TNG and I told my mother because I was all amazed at this incredible unforeseen event and she said “oh well I guess she didn’t want to be on the show anymore”. I’d never thought of it like that. Of actors who might want to quit shows. I figured, if someone died then it was because.. the character died. Not salary negotiations or movie career ambitions. Funny to think of now. Simpler days. Ignorance really is bliss. The more you know, the less things makes sense.

Today I answered a knock at the door. It was the mailman. I had ordered some rechargable batteries. Quick delivery, I ordered them yesterday. I have been getting a little braver when it comes to answering the door. At least as long as it is early in the day and there’s a good chance it’s the mailman. I got those batteries today, and in the last few days I also got the Ultima book. And no less than two CDs. Both from Traci. Traci is very sweet and generous. I remember when my eyesigh improved a little and I returned to Facebook, one of the first things I found was a message from her offering to record herself reading books if I wanted it. I think it’s easier for everyone if I use Audible (and Nota, the Danish library service for the handicapped, if I ever get my membership approved) but what a wonderful offer it was nonetheless. Thank you Traci!

Now it’s almost time for more of mama’s world famous chicken soup. Another pot to be cooked on Sunday. Looking forward to that. Excellent timing, as my stomach seems to be finally fairly functioning again. After almost a month of intermittent constipation and diarrhea. Now I well reward it by filling it with soup. And then on Monday I have the rescheduled doctor visit for diabetes blood sampes. And on Wednesday, I think, it’s back to the hospital to get back on track with the eye care. We’re supposed to be getting the oil out of the left eye soon, but I have a feeling that my right eye is still not as it should be, so I bet I’ll need another round of lasers for that first. Still, in the next 3-4 months there’s a good chance it will all be done and then I’ll get to see what I have left. To see.
Fingers crossed, always.

Still not a lot going on in 2010.

I made it to the foot therapist yesterday. Had my feet pampered for a while. I’m quite ticklish, though, so I have to try not to jump too much. But it’s nice, and the foot therapist is a nice guy.

Did a little site work today. For the first time in 5 months. Fixed up the old entry list which was abandoned back when my site almost died and I lost lots of entries. Also updated my book page. Now that I have audiobooks there is actually something to put on there.

Speaking of books, I got one in the mail today. I can’t remember if I mentioned it, but I ordered The Official Book of Ultima on amazon. I have wanted that book for so long. And now I have it. I was secretly hoping that they had used a font big enough for me to read. But no such luck. I can almost read it. A little. But it would be too hard to read the whole thing. So I guess all I can do is put it on the book shelf and hope for some day things will get better. Maybe when I get the oil out of my eyes and have to start wearing glasses again. Maybe then I will be able to read it. You never know. Better not get my hopes up.

In other news, I have watched three movies in the last week’s time. It’s nice to be “reading” books again and watching movies. Although it’s difficult, the movies. Three quite different experiences. There was I Love You, Beth Cooper. Very easy to follow, almost like a long sitcom, linear and uncomplicated. Then there was The Time Traveler’s Wife. Very unlinear because of all the time jumps. Made it much harder to follow. But it helped that I had read the book of course. I love the book. The movie wasn’t near as good. The book was one of the first I read when I startred “seriously” reading again. It’s still one of my favourites.

The final movie was Terminator Salvation. That was the hardest to follow because of all the dark, fast action. I also watched the new Star Trek movie and that had some of the same problem. Sci-fi CGI action. I used to love that stuff. Now it’s difficult to watch. It was kind of funny, I almost fell asleep to Terminator. I was sitting there in my comfy chair with my head slowly slipping down, almost nodding off. Like an old grandad watching a documentary or something. It’s a little strange, almost nodding off to loud killer robots and nuclear explosions. But oh well. It helps to go on wikipedia afterwards and read up on the plot. Then it all makes sense.

Sorry for being terribly boring, I’m sure some disaster will come along and spice things up soon.