Kamál (Perfection), 15 Baha (Splendor), 168 BE – Monday, April 4, 2011 about 12:08 PM Pacific Time
Las Vegas is a nice place to live, I know this is something one does not often hear in these hard economic times, but it is true. The Las Vegas metropolitan area (my personal definition) consists of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson. Other cities within a days drive from Las Vegas are Boulder City and Search Light.
Las Vegas is a nice place to live because there are museums, parks, libraries, poetry readings, and the Spring’s Preserve. Therefore, you do not have to go on the Las Vegas Strip to have fun. There are a great many cultural activities in Las Vegas; all you have to do is look for them. For instance, the Arts District has First Friday every month, while the libraries host art shows, poetry readings, and other fun educational events.
Las Vegas is a nice place to live. You can find shopping malls, restaurants, and movies. All you have to do is get out of the house and join in the fun. If you do not drive, then you can take the CAT (Citizens Area Transit) but to any event. Many things to do in Las Vegas are inexpensive and fun for families. Las Vegas is a nice place to live.
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Monday, April 04, 2011
Friday, July 02, 2010
The Car is in the Shop
Istiqlál (Independence), 9 Rahmat (Mercy), 167 BE – Friday, July 2, 2010 about 9:06 AM Pacific Time
My car is in the shop waiting for a part. I am at home trying to decide whether to call a cab or take the bus. I have to go across town to pick up the car. Yesterday, I called a cab to take me home; however, that was not an economical decision. That does not mean a bad decision because of other factors.
Yesterday afternoon, when I came home from the garage, the temperatures were in the triple digits. I am not in good physical condition and I just could not face changing buses twice and then walking seven or eight blocks home in the heat. Sometime considering economical factors make poor decisions, sometimes physical and health factor out weigh economical factors.
Today, about 10:00 AM, is the scheduled parts deliver. The car will be ready about 12:00 PM, now I have to decide whether to call a cab or take a bus. The bus is the more economical of the two, but it may not be the best decision. I have no one to stay with Mom today while I pick up the car, so I have to either take Mom with me or find a quicker way to get to the garage.
It takes about two hours, with one scheduled transfer, to get across town on the bus. I taking a cab to the garage means I spend less time away from Mom and the house. Mom is in no condition to walk to the bus or to spend that much time in the afternoon temperatures waiting for the bus.
If I take a cab, theoretically Mom can go with me. I say theoretically because getting Mom ready to go will take about an hour and a half, if Mom wants to go with me. I she does not want to go, it will take at least twice as long. From the way Mom has been acting this morning, I suspect she does not want to leave the house.
Then there is my physical health, I will have to go this afternoon when the temperatures are in the triple digits. I will have to walk about seven or so blocks to the bus stop. I will have to wait for the bus in the heat and make one change where I will have to wait for another bus. The cab ride is looking better all the time.
My car is in the shop waiting for a part. I am at home trying to decide whether to call a cab or take the bus. I have to go across town to pick up the car. Yesterday, I called a cab to take me home; however, that was not an economical decision. That does not mean a bad decision because of other factors.
Yesterday afternoon, when I came home from the garage, the temperatures were in the triple digits. I am not in good physical condition and I just could not face changing buses twice and then walking seven or eight blocks home in the heat. Sometime considering economical factors make poor decisions, sometimes physical and health factor out weigh economical factors.
Today, about 10:00 AM, is the scheduled parts deliver. The car will be ready about 12:00 PM, now I have to decide whether to call a cab or take a bus. The bus is the more economical of the two, but it may not be the best decision. I have no one to stay with Mom today while I pick up the car, so I have to either take Mom with me or find a quicker way to get to the garage.
It takes about two hours, with one scheduled transfer, to get across town on the bus. I taking a cab to the garage means I spend less time away from Mom and the house. Mom is in no condition to walk to the bus or to spend that much time in the afternoon temperatures waiting for the bus.
If I take a cab, theoretically Mom can go with me. I say theoretically because getting Mom ready to go will take about an hour and a half, if Mom wants to go with me. I she does not want to go, it will take at least twice as long. From the way Mom has been acting this morning, I suspect she does not want to leave the house.
Then there is my physical health, I will have to go this afternoon when the temperatures are in the triple digits. I will have to walk about seven or so blocks to the bus stop. I will have to wait for the bus in the heat and make one change where I will have to wait for another bus. The cab ride is looking better all the time.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Cloudy and Looks like Rain
Kamál (Perfection), 4 Masa’il (Questions), 165 BE – Monday, December 15, 2008 about 8:41 AM Pacific Time
There is a cloud cover and it looks like rain. I hope it does rain today because I'm not planning on going out. I have too much work to do around the house to go anywhere. It's difficult getting around Las Vegas without a car. Most of the time I have to walk to the bus stop and then back home again. When Mom goes with me or I go to work, I call the Paratransit bus and use that to get around.
I won't go back to work until January 5, 2009 so I have some time to do housework and other stuff at home. I have three appointments this week and I'm going to take the Paratransit bus. Then on Wednesday I'm going to take Mom to the dentist to get her dentures adjusted. This week is the first time I had time to arrange to take her to the dentist without having to make an appointment.
I'm cold this morning, but I think it's because there is a cloud cover. I'm not sure whether I'm looking forward to the next three weeks or not. Since I have no car I'm stuck at home most of the time. I don't think I'm used to taking the bus everywhere I go, I don't think I'd mind so much if I didn't have to walk between 1/2 to 3/4 mile to the bus stop. However, if it's just me going to the store or bank then it's cheaper to take the regular bus.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Happy Halloween
Istiqlál (Independence), 16 Ilm (Knowledge), 165 B.E. – Friday, October 31, 2008 about 7:56 AM Pacific Time
Happy Halloween
Happy Nevada Day
Happy writing.com account birthday.
Mom and I have to catch a bus to do some stuff today. Since this is Nevada Day, it should be interesting to see which stores and businesses are open. We're going to the mall, then to pick up some of Mom's meds and have a prescription for me filled. I know the schools and state offices are closed today. I think the banks, or at least some of them, may be opened, but I don't know that for sure. The pharmacy is open, but I don't know whether they open at 8:00 AM or at 10:00 AM.
For some reason I'm not stressed or in a hurry this morning, which is odd since we have so much to do and have to take a bus. I'm not even sure whether the bus is going by it's regular or holiday schedule. Therefore, we may have to wait a while on the bus and transfers. There isn't any use getting in a hurry anyway, it doesn't bring the bus any sooner or get me anywhere any faster.
It's cloudy outside right now and looks a bit like it may rain. I certainly hope not, but if it rains then it rains. I can't control mother nature. All things considered, there isn't a lot of events in this world I can control. Actually, the only thing I'm in control of is my emotions and the way I react to the events in my life.
Happy Halloween
Happy Nevada Day
Happy writing.com account birthday.
Mom and I have to catch a bus to do some stuff today. Since this is Nevada Day, it should be interesting to see which stores and businesses are open. We're going to the mall, then to pick up some of Mom's meds and have a prescription for me filled. I know the schools and state offices are closed today. I think the banks, or at least some of them, may be opened, but I don't know that for sure. The pharmacy is open, but I don't know whether they open at 8:00 AM or at 10:00 AM.
For some reason I'm not stressed or in a hurry this morning, which is odd since we have so much to do and have to take a bus. I'm not even sure whether the bus is going by it's regular or holiday schedule. Therefore, we may have to wait a while on the bus and transfers. There isn't any use getting in a hurry anyway, it doesn't bring the bus any sooner or get me anywhere any faster.
It's cloudy outside right now and looks a bit like it may rain. I certainly hope not, but if it rains then it rains. I can't control mother nature. All things considered, there isn't a lot of events in this world I can control. Actually, the only thing I'm in control of is my emotions and the way I react to the events in my life.
Friday, October 24, 2008
I feel better Today
Istiqlál (Independence), 9 Ilm (Knowledge), 165 B.E. – Friday, October 24, 2008 about 5:57 PM Pacific Time
I feel better today and I think it's because I ate more protein then yesterday. I also walk only a mile and a half today rather then two miles. Next week will be better, I think. I'll be off work two days, which means two days without the two-mile walk. Thursday I have a dental appointment in the morning and a doctor's appointment in the afternoon at the same clinic. I'll just stay at the clinic until after the doctor's appointment.
The clinic is about 3/4 of a mile from the house, which means less of a walk. The only problem is Mom has a dental appointment at the same clinic 1/2 after mine. I still don't have a car and I doubt that it will be back before the appointment next week.
Tomorrow we're going to the bank and then to Food 4 Less for some groceries. We didn't go to the bank today because I just couldn't face the half mile walk to the bus after the two-mile walk to work and home again. My knee bothers me when I walk on cement more then any other time. I've had a lot more protein today, so that may be why I'm feeling better.
I feel better today and I think it's because I ate more protein then yesterday. I also walk only a mile and a half today rather then two miles. Next week will be better, I think. I'll be off work two days, which means two days without the two-mile walk. Thursday I have a dental appointment in the morning and a doctor's appointment in the afternoon at the same clinic. I'll just stay at the clinic until after the doctor's appointment.
The clinic is about 3/4 of a mile from the house, which means less of a walk. The only problem is Mom has a dental appointment at the same clinic 1/2 after mine. I still don't have a car and I doubt that it will be back before the appointment next week.
Tomorrow we're going to the bank and then to Food 4 Less for some groceries. We didn't go to the bank today because I just couldn't face the half mile walk to the bus after the two-mile walk to work and home again. My knee bothers me when I walk on cement more then any other time. I've had a lot more protein today, so that may be why I'm feeling better.
Monday, October 20, 2008
The Motif of my Life
Kamál (Perfection), 5Ilm (Knowledge), 165 B.E. – Monday, October 20, 2008 about 4:13 PM Pacific Time
For the past two or three years change has been the motif of my life. Change and transformation accompanied by tests, difficulties and strife. The motif has not changed, all though this year the rhythm and speed of the change has become rather erratic.
Tomorrow I go back to work after five days off. I am going to walk to work because my car is still in the shop. I have no idea when the car will be fix and I am not going to call the mechanic until Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon. I am not crazy about walking to work because of the pain in my right knee, but I have no choice.
The site where I work is about a mile away from my house, while the bus stop is about half a mile away. In order for me ride the bus and get to work, I have to leave about two and a half hours before I have to be at work. I catch the bus and then I make a change. The problem is before I leave the house, I have to make sure Mom is up and has her pills laid out.
It is counter productive for me to leave the house two and a half hours early, while it is still dark out. Walk half a mile and wait for a bus that may or may not be on time and stop for me. If the bus is full the driver goes right by my stop without picking me up. Then I have to walk to work any way.
For the past two or three years change has been the motif of my life. Change and transformation accompanied by tests, difficulties and strife. The motif has not changed, all though this year the rhythm and speed of the change has become rather erratic.
Tomorrow I go back to work after five days off. I am going to walk to work because my car is still in the shop. I have no idea when the car will be fix and I am not going to call the mechanic until Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon. I am not crazy about walking to work because of the pain in my right knee, but I have no choice.
The site where I work is about a mile away from my house, while the bus stop is about half a mile away. In order for me ride the bus and get to work, I have to leave about two and a half hours before I have to be at work. I catch the bus and then I make a change. The problem is before I leave the house, I have to make sure Mom is up and has her pills laid out.
It is counter productive for me to leave the house two and a half hours early, while it is still dark out. Walk half a mile and wait for a bus that may or may not be on time and stop for me. If the bus is full the driver goes right by my stop without picking me up. Then I have to walk to work any way.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
I'm without a car and walking
‘Idál (Justice), 19 Mashiyyat (Will), 165 B.E. – Wednesday, October 15, 2008 about 11:44 AM Pacific Time
I'm without a car and walking. The car is in the shop for at least the next week, so that means I walk either to where I'm going or to the bus stop and take catch the bus. I've walked to work Monday, then to the dentist office and then home. Tuesday I road with the tow truck driver to take the car to the mechanic on the west side of Las Vegas, then caught the bus to bring me back to the east side and walked the rest of the way home.
I called in to work for today and tomorrow, but I can't call in Friday. I can't afford to take off any more. I'll just have to walk it until I get some sort of transportation. I'm tired and I still have to go to the bank today. Oh well, there isn't anything I can do about it unless I can scrape up some change for the bus. Even if I do take the bus the walk to the bus stop is about half a mile, then there is the wait and the transfer.
Actually, considering the mood I'm in maybe walking would do me some good. I've been in a crabby, miserable, depressed mood all day. So perhaps the walk will change my mood or at least my focus. The only problem with walking is my right knee, which hurts when I walk on cement. Perhaps I'm over thinking the entire situation.
I'm without a car and walking. The car is in the shop for at least the next week, so that means I walk either to where I'm going or to the bus stop and take catch the bus. I've walked to work Monday, then to the dentist office and then home. Tuesday I road with the tow truck driver to take the car to the mechanic on the west side of Las Vegas, then caught the bus to bring me back to the east side and walked the rest of the way home.
I called in to work for today and tomorrow, but I can't call in Friday. I can't afford to take off any more. I'll just have to walk it until I get some sort of transportation. I'm tired and I still have to go to the bank today. Oh well, there isn't anything I can do about it unless I can scrape up some change for the bus. Even if I do take the bus the walk to the bus stop is about half a mile, then there is the wait and the transfer.
Actually, considering the mood I'm in maybe walking would do me some good. I've been in a crabby, miserable, depressed mood all day. So perhaps the walk will change my mood or at least my focus. The only problem with walking is my right knee, which hurts when I walk on cement. Perhaps I'm over thinking the entire situation.
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