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I got to the hair salon way early. The stylist texted me and said that she had a cancellation, and could I come earlier? I said, “Sure, I’m outside.” I got a really cute bob haircut, chin length. She blow-dried it straight, and it made me wonder if I should get a styling brush and bring my blow-dryer to Kauai. I made another appointment with her in December. I bought a combo blow-dryer and styling brush in one. It’ll be smaller in my suitcase.

Did my music theory homework. Practiced guitar and voice. I just pulled a muscle in my back and think that I need to lie down. I'll email my teachers. Mimi couldn’t care less that my back hurts. I’m warm and that’s what matters. Had a nice nap, but my back still hurts. My nice music teacher asked me if I want to reschedule.

Hmm. I need to take out the recycling and do laundry, but my back still hurts. There was something that I needed to do online, but I don't remember what it was. I need to pack, but the same issue applies, Maybe I should just go to bed early. Zara wants food. Mimi is complaining too. Maybe I could study French. Oh, I need to pick out my BistroMD meals (done).

Hmm. [personal profile] shadowkat on DW mentioned that her mom is at a retirement place called The Cypress at Hilton Head. I looked at some of their videos and kind of like the place. It's something to keep in mind as I get older. They have skilled nursing care there. Maybe I should plan a trip to Hilton Head in the future.

Oh, I can work on my vision statement (done?). Oh, I need to do my French homework too (done). I signed up for the LingQ app to learn Italian and French vocabulary. I think that I'll go to bed now.

Date: 2023-10-23 02:20 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] sweetmeow
My inlaws lived in The Cypress in Hilton Head - part of Hilton Head Plantation, which is where we live when we're there. They moved in when it was brand new (in the 1990s) and built a house for themselves. (I'm not sure there are available lots to build on now -- you'd have to purchase an already-built house or condo) They lived independently until they needed nursing care, Ray's father in The Preston Health Center and Ray's mom in the Dogwood Memory Care Center. They'd go to the dining room for the evening meal each night, and the food was good. We used to go with them weekly to Sunday brunch.

I also believe they managed to keep Covid at a minimum by invoking strict standards - and that says something knowing what happened in other senior centers. Also -- they have a hurricane evacuation plan in place for all residents if and when needed. It was never needed when my inlaws lived there (although we wondered several times), but I think it was put in place when Hurricane Matthew hit the island in 2016.

It was a good place when my inlaws were there, although I don't know if it's as good as the place has gotten older. We haven't visited since they died (in 2008 and 2009)

We can meet if you plan a trip to Hilton Head during the winter months!

Date: 2023-10-23 12:36 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] iddewes
The place where Shadowcat's Mom lives definitely looked really nice in the photos she shared! I'm sure Hilton Head is lovely anyway, I know other people who have been there and loved it there too.

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