This morning I had my exercise class for Geriontology. I stayed for two sessions. Not intentionally. I was told the first class would last an hour but it only lasted 30 min. So when the instructor said well she can stay for the next class I thought that too would be 30 min. giving me the hour I originally expected. The second class lasted an hour. I was supposed to be home at 11:15 because we had plans but didn't get there until almost 12.
low blood sugar, no time to shower, running late unexpectedly, irritated, no caffeine
It wasn't pretty.
I started the day thinking I was late. I set my alarm for 8 am. Then when it went off I decided to reset it for 9. What I didn't realize at the time is that instead of changing the alarm, I reset the clock. My internal clock woke me up just before 9 but the clock said it was 9:40. I was supposed to be at the senior center by 10. As I was rushing around like a crazy person it occurred to me that the alarm didn't go off the second time. It's a good thing we have more than one clock.
To get back to the exercise class, I had fun. Some of the moves reminded me of Sweatin to the Oldies and line dancing. The seniors were better at it than I was. The people I met were very active and sharp. One of the ladies told me there is a 95 year old man who just wrote a book. I thought how wonderful. I guess there was an article in the paper about it. I will have to check it out.
What most people don't realize is that the majority of our elderly are healthy, independent, and intellectually intact. Geri has taught me well.
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