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https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2025/09/tuesday-4-and-blogging.html
https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2025/09/this-simple-womans-daybook.html
https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2025/09/i-stole-this-but-not-on-sunday-as-today.html
https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2025/09/sisteri-admire-you.html
https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2025/09/a-hodgepodge-celebration-or-not.html
There are 20 species of apes the smallest is the Gibbon with the
gorilla being the largest.
The physical differences are such
an ape’s tail is one straightforward way to tell them apart, what is the main
difference apes do not have tails, generally speaking,
Apes are generally larger and have
a more robust build than monkeys. Apes have a broader chest, a larger
brain-to-body size ratio, and more mobile shoulder joints that allow them to
swing through trees (a form of locomotion called brachiation). Monkeys are
typically smaller, with a narrower chest, and are better suited for running and
leaping on top of branches.
When it comes to movement monkeys
are mostly quadrupedal, meaning they walk on all four limbs, often running
along branches. Apes, because of their broad chest and flexible shoulders, can
walk upright for short distances, and many are known for knuckle-walking.
When it comes to facial features, Apes
often have flatter faces with a wide range of expressive features, which allows
for complex social communication. Monkeys tend to have longer snouts and less
expressive faces.
Apes are generally considered more
intelligent than monkeys. They have larger brains and exhibit more complex
cognitive abilities, including problem-solving, abstract thinking, and
self-awareness (many can recognize themselves in a mirror).
Both monkeys and apes are highly social, but apes tend to have
more complex social structures with hierarchies and alliances. Great apes also
form strong family units and display a high degree of empathy and social
learning.
They usually have a longer lifespan then a monkey and usually only
have one baby at a time.
Some people find it hard to get their head around the fact that chimpanzees
are not monkeys but are part of the ape family.
More next week
Now days China is ruled as a unitary one-party state by the
Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The CCP holds a monopoly on political power and
its authority is embedded in all aspects of government and society.
The constitution of the People's Republic of China explicitly
states that the country is under the leadership of the CCP. The party's
institutions overlap with government bodies at every level, from the national
government to local villages.
The General Secretary of the CCP, currently Xi Jinping, holds
the ultimate power and authority over the state and the military. While he also
holds the titles of President of China and Chairman of the Central Military
Commission, his power is primarily derived from his position as head of the
party.
The State Council is the chief administrative authority of the
government. Led by the Premier, it is responsible for implementing the policies
and directives set forth by the CCP. While it is the highest organ of state
administration, it is subservient to the party's leadership.
The National People's Congress (NPC) is constitutionally the
"highest organ of state power." However, in practice, it functions as
a rubber-stamp legislature that approves decisions already made by the CCP
leadership. The CCP controls a two-thirds majority of the seats, and all
elections are tightly controlled by the party.
Unlike many Western democracies, China's political system does
not have a separation of powers. The party's authority is integrated into all
state organs, including the government, military, and judicial system. The
judiciary is not independent and serves to enforce the party's will.
Or to put it simply, the Chinese Communist Party is the central
and all-encompassing force that governs China, with all other state
institutions operating under its control and direction. Like anyone didn’t
already know this.
I slept pretty well didn’t wake at all and had 9hrs and 24mins
of sleep, was awake for 12mins.
Kathy came over and spoke to Tim about his family tree, all the
information she shared was really interesting.
Sue picked me up and we went to the cemetery Dave, Leigh and
Liarna turned up as well as Sandy, Denni, Landon and Skylar. It was good seeing
everyone.
It has turned out to be a very warm day. I changed into shorts
it was that warm.
Temp at 5.30am 11C or 51F
Temp at 1pm 22C or 71.5F
Temp at 7pm 19C or 66F
BGL:5.3
Steps:8,136=4klms or 2miles
I slept pretty well didn’t wake at all and had
8hrs and 22mins of sleep.
Another very warm day I did just the usual
housework I don’t have a lot of motivation today.
Received a text from Tim letting me know it will
be around 8pm by the time he gets home.
Temp at 5.30am 11C or 51F
Temp at 1pm 23C or 73F
Temp at 4pm 25C or 77F
Temp at 7pm 22C or
71F
BGL:5.3
Steps:7,500=3.81Klms or 2miles
I slept pretty well didn’t wake at all and had 9hrs
and 33mins of sleep.
Another very warm day I did a load of washing and hung
it on the clothes hoists which I took outside to dry.
Tim has a doctor’s appointment he needs a script and
is going to ask about why he is feeling so stuffed up in the head. He came home
with referrals for an Xray and ultrasound as well as one to see a physio and on
to see a podiatrist but not my podiatrist he also got a couple of scripts. He
went on to tell me the doctor told him he shouldn’t be using the nasal spray he
is using and wrote a script for something different. I told him he has been
told that before he snapped and said he hadn’t then changed to he couldn’t
remember.
This arvo I have a headache and feel worn-out and have
no patience for loud voices and Tim getting his nose out of joint over stupid
little things.
Temp at 5.30am 11C or 51F
Temp at 1pm 23C or 73F
Temp at 4pm 22C or 71F
Temp at 7pm 22C or 71F
BGL:5.4
Steps:8,589=4.34klm or 2.6miles
KATHY-LEE’S BIRTHDAY SHE IS 40 TODAY
I slept so so woke only once but only got 6hrs and
40mins of sleep.
It is raining heavy, so I have asked Jessica to go
with Sam this morning.
Around 2pm Jess asked if I could wash a couple of
quilts for her as she has so much washing to do. I have washed and dried them
for her.
Temp at 5.30am 16C or 60F
Temp at 1pm 17C or 62F
Temp at 4pm 17Cor 62F
Temp at 7pm 16C or
60F
BGL:5.4
Steps:7,028=3.5klm or
2.1miles
I slept well didn’t wake at all had a total of 9hrs sleep, woke
feeling good.
I remember Tim saying last night that the kitchen roof was
leaking over the light and hearing him ring maintenance to report it. I also
remember myself telling him to just answer the woman’s questions, even though I
was more asleep than awake.
Tim rang on his way to work to tell me about the roof and that someone
should be out today or tomorrow to check it out.
We have had light rain on and off all day.
Men came and looked at the roof, it turned out that there was a
lot of leaves and stuff around and under the solar panels which they cleaned away.
This caused all the water to just sit and build up till it seeped through the
cracks in the tiles. I explained that since his accident Tim is unable to get
on the roof and clean the area.
Temp at 5.30am 12C or 53F
Temp at 1pm 14C or 57F
Temp at 4pm 14C or 57F
Temp at 7pm 13C or 55F
BGL:5.6
Steps:6,349=3.22klm or 1.9miles
I slept well didn’t
wake at all had a total of 7hrs & 44Mins sleep, woke feeling good.
Went to unpack then dishwasher and discovered that
Tim didn’t add the dishes he used when he made his tea last night, when I asked
why he had no answer.
Thankfully it isn’t raining, and I have been able
to hang the towels on the clothes hoists outside to dry.
It has been a nice day, yes, a bit on the cool
side but ok.
This evening, I am moving a fair bit and by
concentration is shit.
Temp at 5.30am 10C or 50F
Temp at 1pm 13C or 55F
Temp at 4pm 12C or 53F
Temp at 7pm 10c or
50F
BGL:5.5
Steps:10,317=5.2klm’s or 3.2 Miles
I slept well only woke once to pee at 2am then
straight back to sleep, I had 7hrs & 23mins of sleep. It is a cold morning;
I have turned the heater on for a bit.
Tim is setting up his new laptop with some help from
me.
I went with Tim when he went to put fuel in the
car and then we went to do some shopping. The first thing we did was go to the
chemist and put a script in to be filled, however, when we go in the car to
come home, I realise we hadn’t gone back to get the medication, so Tim went
back to get it, he was gone 20 minutes. When he got back, he said the script
card was declined and that it cost $93, I checked the receipt, and he had been
charged twice for his medication and it cost $35 as it’s not on the PBS.
When we got home, he was in a right mood but after
a while he went outside to do some yard work.
Sam and Bailey came down and asked if I had a
spare cane Bailey could borrow while at Sam’s as he has a bad knee, I did have one.
By 6pm my whole body is aching and I am in so much
pain and feel so exhausted and drained.
Temp at 5.30am 9C or 48F
Temp at 1pm 19C or 66F
Temp at 4pm 17C or 62F
Temp at 7pm 17C or 62F
BGL:5.4
Steps: 6,197=3.1klm or 1.9Miles
Today I am looking a bit more at the town of Beijing, the capital
of China.
Beijing is a city with a rich and extensive history, with
evidence of human habitation dating back hundreds of thousands of years. It has
served as the capital of various Chinese dynasties for most of the past eight
centuries and has played a central role in the country's political and cultural
development.
The area around modern-day Beijing has been inhabited since
prehistoric times. The discovery of "Peking Man" fossils in
Zhoukoudian, dating back 230,000 to 250,000 years, provides evidence of early
human ancestors.
Beijing's rise to a major imperial capital began in the 10th to
13th centuries, when nomadic peoples from beyond the Great Wall made the city
their capital.
In 1215, the Mongol armies of Genghis Khan captured and
destroyed the city. However, Kublai Khan, a successor of Genghis Khan and
founder of the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), decided to rebuild the city and make
it his capital, renaming it Dadu ("Great Capital"). It was during
this time that the city first became the political centre of a unified China.
The Venetian merchant Marco Polo visited Dadu and was astonished by its
grandeur.
In 1644, the Manchu people conquered China and established the
Qing dynasty (1644–1912), with Beijing as their capital. The city's layout and
many of its iconic landmarks, such as the Forbidden City and the Temple of
Heaven, remained largely the same, though new palaces and gardens were added
outside the city walls, including the Old Summer Palace and the Summer Palace.
The Old Summer Palace was famously destroyed by British and French troops
during the Second Opium War in 1860.
The Qing dynasty was overthrown in 1912, and the Republic of
China was established. Beijing remained the political centre for a time but was
renamed Beiping ("Northern Peace") in 1928 when the capital was moved
to Nanjing.
On October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the
People's Republic of China from Tiananmen Gate, and Beijing was once again
declared the nation's capital. The city has undergone significant changes since
then, with the development of modern infrastructure and the expansion of the
urban area. Notable recent historical events include the Tiananmen Square
protests in 1989 and the hosting of the 2008 Summer Olympics.
According to official data, the permanent population of Beijing
was 21.832 million at the end of 2024. This marked a decrease of 26,000
from the previous year.
The housing market in Beijing is complex, with a mix of
ownership and rental options. The government has played a significant role in
housing policy, with a shift from subsidized public housing to a more
commercialized market since 1978. This has led to a variety of housing tenures,
including public rental, private market rental, and several types of home
ownership (e.g., purchasing former public housing or market-rate homes).
Residence status and income are major factors that determine the type of
housing a person can access.
The majority of Beijing's population lives in multi-story
apartment buildings, a trend driven by rapid urbanization and the need to house
a massive population in a limited space.
The most common form of housing is apartment buildings, these
range from older, multi-story buildings (typically 4-7 stories) to modern
high-rise towers with over seven floors and elevators. They are found
throughout the city, with prices and quality varying significantly depending on
the location. Modern, high-end apartments are common in the central business
district and upscale neighbourhoods, while more functional and affordable
apartments are found in the suburbs.
There are also siheyuans which are courtyard houses, these are
Beijing's traditional and iconic residential dwellings. A siheyuan consists of
buildings arranged around a central courtyard. While they were once the
dominant housing style, many have been demolished to make way for modern
apartment buildings. Today, the remaining siheyuans are highly sought after and
expensive, often found in the historic "hutong" (narrow alley) areas
of central Beijing. Some have been converted into boutique hotels, restaurants,
or shared by multiple families.
Found predominantly in the city's suburbs are villas, which are
Western-style, single-family homes or townhouses. They are a much rarer and
more expensive housing option compared to apartments.
A significant portion of the migrant worker population and some
state employees live in dormitories or other forms of collective housing
provided by their employers. These are often located near factories or
construction sites and are generally considered a more temporary or basic form
of accommodation.
Since yesterday’s post was about China and today, I am writing
about monkey’s again I thought I would look at monkeys found in China.
China is home to a diverse range of monkey species, most of
which are concentrated in the southern and southwestern parts of the country. Many
of these species are endangered due to habitat loss and other human-related
threats.
Let’s start with the Snub-nosed monkey these are perhaps the
most iconic monkey’s native to China, named for their distinctive, almost
non-existent noses. Four of the five species of snub-nosed monkeys in the world
are found in China, including three that are endemic. The most famous is the golden
snub-nosed monkey, which lives in the mountainous forests of central China.
Then we have the Macaques, this is the most common genus of
monkeys in China. They are highly adaptable and are found in a variety of
habitats, including some areas with a long history of human interaction.
Notable species include, the
Tibetan macaque, which is the largest macaque species, it is endemic to China
and found in the mountainous forests of eastern Tibet, as well as provinces
like Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Then we have the Rhesus macaque,
which is widespread throughout Asia, this species has a large population in
China. Then there is the Stump-tailed macaque, which is known for its
distinctive red face, this monkey is found throughout southern China.
You can also find Leaf
monkeys and langurs these monkeys are primarily herbivores and are known for
their long tails and slender bodies. Species in China include the François'
langur, white-headed langur, and capped langur, all of which are endangered.
Hi everyone, I am going to share a little more information about
China, like how old the country is.
The age of China as a continuous civilization is often measured
in different ways, leading to various figures.
China is widely considered one of the world's oldest continuous
civilizations, with a history spanning over 4,000 years. This is based on
archaeological and historical records of early dynasties like the Shang.
The first unified Chinese state was established by the Qin
Dynasty in 221BCE. This marked the beginning of imperial China, which lasted
for over two millennia. This period of centralized rule is a key factor in the
formation of the modern nation-state.
The country has had many dynasties, however the number of
dynasties China has had is a bit complicated, as it depends on how you define a
"dynasty." Some periods saw multiple competing dynasties at the same
time, while others were short-lived.
However, historians generally recognise 13 major dynastic
periods in a long, continuous line of succession that ruled over a unified or
semi-unified China: Here are what those 13 dynasties are.
Xia Dynasty (c.
2070–1600 BCE): The first dynasty in traditional Chinese history, though its
existence is considered quasi-mythical by some scholars.
Shang Dynasty (c.
1600–1046 BCE): The first dynasty with solid archaeological evidence.
Zhou Dynasty (c.
1046–256 BCE): The longest-ruling dynasty, which developed the concept of the
"Mandate of Heaven."
Qin Dynasty (221–206
BCE): The first to unify China and establish a centralized, imperial system.
Han Dynasty (206
BCE–220 CE): A golden age for Chinese culture and technology.
Sui Dynasty (581–618):
Briefly unified China after a long period of disunity.
Tang Dynasty (618–907):
Another "golden age," known for its flourishing arts and culture.
Song Dynasty
(960–1279): A period of great economic and technological advancement.
Yuan Dynasty
(1271–1368): Established by the Mongols under Kublai Khan.
Ming Dynasty (1368–1644):
Known for its ambitious public works and extensive maritime exploration.
Qing Dynasty
(1644–1912): China's last imperial dynasty, ruled by the Manchu people.
In addition to these, there were many other smaller or regional
dynasties and periods of fragmentation, such as the Three Kingdoms, the Sixteen
Kingdoms, and the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms periods. If you
were to count every single one of these, the total number of Chinese dynasties
could be as high as over 80.
I had a good 9hrs of sleep only woke once to pee, it is the last
day of winter.
Tim and I went to Lake Fair to do some shopping. While out I got
very hot and had to remove my long sleeve top.
Tim did a lot of yard work today, me well I didn’t do much just
couldn’t get motivated today.
Temp at 5.30am 7C
Temp at 1pm 19C
Temp at 7pm 15C
BGL:5.0
Steps:11,740=5.98klm’s or 3.7miles
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I had 7hrs & 19 mins of sleep woke up 4 times
to pee, it is the first day of spring and it is damn cold this morning.
When I did the grocery shopping yesterday
afternoon, I discovered at checkout that Woolworths didn’t have the morning $2
delivery option so had to pick afternoon delivery, I will have to speak to Jess
about her watching for the delivery tomorrow as I will be at physio.
Sam looked so tired this morning she felt she had
done too much” peopling” over the weekend and didn’t want to go to Tafe but
Jess said she had to go.
At 10am I saw Jess go out when she got back, she
had Sam with her.
Temp at 5.30am 7C
Temp at 1pm 15C
Temp at 7pm 12C
BGL:5.1
Steps:11,438=5.8 or 3.6miles
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I only had 5hrs & 34 mins of sleep woke up 6
times to pee, so at 5am I got up took my meds and went back to bed for 40 mins.
I am feeling ok at the moment.
I went to physio and was told that even though I
haven’t noticed much change I do in fact have a bit more movement in my arm. My
next appointment is in 6 weeks, and I have of course more exercise to do.
While walking back to the car after the
appointment I had a moment of light headedness and stumbled, I didn’t fall but
Sue kept a good grip on my arm till we reached the car.
Also, Sue made cupcakes which she brought over for
me.
When I went to meet Sam this arvo I took the
scooter instead on the walker.
Temp at 5.30am 7C or 44F
Temp at 1pm 16C or 60F
Temp at 7pm 14C or 57F
BGL:5.1
Steps:11,191=5.69klm’s or 3.4 miles
I slept much better last night got 7hrs of sleep
woke only once to pee and woke up feeling awake and ready to do stuff this
morning.
Sue and I drove Jess to her appointment to have
some touch ups done to her tattoos. While there Sue had the tattoo she had done
in Qld touched up and I got a small skull/alien looking thing on the back of my
neck near the hairline, Jess paid for this.
On the way home we bought Maca’s for lunch
Temp at 5.30am 9C or 48F
Temp at 1pm 17 or 62F
Temp at 7pm 17C 62F
BGL:4.9
Steps:10,616=5.4klms or 3.3 miles
I slept pretty well woke only once to pee at 3.30am,
had 8hrs and 45mins of sleep, was awake for 30mins.
Sue and I went shopping as it’s her payday, we were
gone longer than usual it was 11am by the time I got home, and I was exhausted.
I started to go up to meet Sam this arvo but stopped
at Jess’s to drop off a couple of towels Sam left here as well as her thick
warm jacket and Jess said Sam should be going to Bailey’s. I asked Sam this
morning if I was meeting her, she said yes, anyway Jess rang Sam and yeah, she
was going to Bailey’s I am glad I stopped at Jess’s before going to wait for
Sam.
Also, Jess let me know that Sam’s last day of school
is the 25 September so that’s only 3 weeks away. As Sam is in a special need
class, she will not be sitting the HSC which is why school for her will end
early. HSC stands for Higher School Certificate.
Temp at 5.30am 10C or 50F
Temp at 1pm 16C or 60F
Temp at 7pm 20C or 68F
BGL:5.3
Steps: 9,960=5klm’s or 3 miles
I slept pretty well woke only once to pee at 3.30am, had 8hrs
and 53mins of sleep, was awake for 8mins. I have managed to write 3 letters
today and did the laundry and vacuumed and cleaned the kitchen.
This afternoon I am feeling so worn out and so very tired. It was
cold when I went to wait for Sam this arvo thankfully, .I had a cardigan and a rug
Temp at 5.30am 10C or 50F
Temp at 1pm 17C or 62F
Temp at 7pm 15C or 59F
BGL:4.9
Steps: 9,721=4.9klms or 3miles
I slept pretty well didn’t wake at all and had
8hrs and 59mins of sleep, was awake for 12mins.
I was surprised to see Sam, walk in at 5.10am,
just to say hi and give me a hug as well as look through the food cupboard and
the fridge and freezer.
Sam came down to make toasted sandwiches for her
and Bailey for lunch.
Temp at 5.30am 13C or 55F
Temp at 1pm 19C or 66F
Temp at 7pm 18C or 64F
BGL:5.3
Steps:8,142=4.15klms
or 2.5miles
Good afternoon everyone, it;s Luca here, how is your caturday going, here in Ausie land it is a nice warm day. Today Nana is sharing a video of me in the washing machine I was just checking it out.
China's national anthem is the "March of the
Volunteers." Nie Er wrote the music in 1934, and Tian Han wrote the lyrics
as a patriotic march. In 1949, the tune was adopted as the national anthem.
The anthem mixes new and traditional Chinese music. The first
phrase suggests a major mode using F♯. However, the piece becomes
Chinese pentatonic after that point. The first phrase also leads one to expect
symmetrical four-bar phrases, but the tune quickly takes a more flexible
Chinese course.
It was officially made the national anthem in 1982, and a
provision for it was added to the Chinese constitution in 2004.
Here are the English lyrics.
Stand up! Those who refuse to be slaves!
With our flesh and blood, let’s build our newest Great Wall!
The Chinese Nation is at its greatest peril,
Each one is forced to let out one last roar.
Stand up! Stand up! Stand up!
We are billions of one heart,
Braving the enemies’ fire, March on!
Braving the enemies’ fire, March on!
March on! March on! On!
Now let’s be good Chinese learners and study some of the
keywords from the Chinese national anthem lyrics.
Today’s topic is monkeys, so what is a monkey, well a monkey is
a tailed primate, excluding lemurs, tarsiers, and lorises. They are different
from apes because apes do not have tails. Monkeys have narrow chests and
specific skeletal features that distinguish them from apes. Most monkey
species, of which there are nearly 200, reside in tropical forests and move on
all four limbs.
Monkeys are divided into two main groups: Old World and New
World monkeys. Old World monkeys belong to the family Cercopithecidae, while
New World monkeys are platyrrhines, comprising five families. These groups are
distinguished by their noses: New World monkeys have broad noses with wide
septums and outward-facing nostrils, while Old World monkeys have narrow noses
with thin septums and downward-facing nostrils.
Most monkeys have good problem-solving skills and can learn from
experience, but they do not reach the cognitive levels of great apes. Monkeys
are highly social animals that live in troops.
Monkeys are found in the wild in many countries across Africa,
Asia, and the Americas. While they are most prevalent in tropical rainforests,
some species have adapted to live in other environments, including snowy
mountains and urban areas.
How long do they live well that differs depending on the
species, their environment (wild vs. captivity), and other factors. However, in
general in the wild most live between 15-30yrs, baboons, can live up to 40yrs.
Monkeys in captivity often live much longer than their wild
counterparts due to protection from predators, disease, and competition for
food. It's common for monkeys in zoos or research centres to live well into
their 30’s or 40’s.
Monkeys are highly adaptable omnivores, and their diet can vary
significantly depending on the species, their habitat, and the season. While
the image of a monkey eating a banana is iconic, it's not a primary food source
for many wild species, and their diets are much more diverse.
They are opportunistic eaters, and their diet reflects their
ability to adapt to their surroundings and take advantage of any available food
source. They eat a large variety of fruits and not just bananas, they also eat
berries, mangos and figs to name a few. They also eat nuts and seeds, some are
able to crack open hard nuts and seeds.
Many monkeys, especially larger species like howler monkeys and
colobus monkeys, have specialized digestive systems to process fibrous plant
material.
They get crucial protein from a variety of animal sources, such as
invertebrates like ants, termites, caterpillars, and spiders, as well as small
vertebrates like lizards, frogs, bird eggs, and even small birds and rodents.
Today we are looking at some of the national things of China.
They have a national landmark which is of course The Great Wall,
The Great Wall of China is a series of fortified walls stretching across the
historical northern borders of China to protect against nomadic tribes of the
Eurasian Steppe. It was first built in the 7th century BC, and slowly expanded
over time until the Ming Dynasty.
The national animal of China is the Giant Panda, a bear
native to south-central China. Also considered a national animal is The Chinese
Dragon, or Loong, which is one of four auspicious legendary creatures appearing
in Chinese mythology and folklore. The dragon has many animal-like body parts,
including wolf's head, stag's antlers, hare's eyes, bull's ears, serpent's
torso, carp's squama, tiger's limbs, and eagle's talons. Theories claim
that Loong was a combination of totems of many tribes created to unite them
under one banner.
There are two national birds the red-crowned crane or Manchurian crane which is a large East Asian crane and among the rarest cranes in the world. It is found in Siberia northeastern China. The other one is the Golden Pheasant which is a game bird native to Western China.
The Fuzzy Kiwifruit is the national fruit of
China. It has fuzzy, dull brown skin and tangy, bright green flesh, also
considered a national fruit is the Jujube it is an oval drupe 1.5-3
centimetres deep; it resembles a date and has a single hard stone like an olive.
The national tree is the Ginkgo it is the only species of these
trees left all the others are gone. The national flower is the Chinese peony,
Chinese herbaceous peony, or common garden peony it is a species of herbaceous
perennial flowering plant in the family Paeoniaceae, native to Central and Eastern
Asia from eastern Tibet across northern China to eastern Siberia
The national instrument is The Guqin this is a plucked
seven-string Chinese musical instrument. It has been played since ancient
times, and has traditionally been favoured by scholars and literati as an
instrument of great subtlety and refinement
The national sport is Table Tennis as declared by Chairman Mao.
I am sure most people will not be surprised to read that the
national dish is Peking Duck, but how many know that the national drink is Baijiu
which is a Chinese colourless liquor typically coming in between 35% and 60%
alcohol by volume.
This is all for this week, I will do more about China next Monday.
I had another good night woke at 1.30am to pee and found Tim
home from work already. I slept for 8hrs 57Mins and was awake for only 8mins.
Tim said he will be home around 8.30pm.
I have decided to go back to have 5 Madopar tablets each day.
It has been a warmish day.
Tim rang just after 5pm to let me know he has no idea when he
will be home due to a traffic accident, no he hasn’t been in one but one has
cause traffic to pile up.
BGL: 7.0
Steps:9,522=4.86lklms or 3miles
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I had a
so-so night not one of my better nights, I didn’t want to get up this morning I
felt that tired, but I did get up the temp is 12C. It turns out that I had only
5hrs 57mins sleep and was awake for 18mins.
It has
been a warm day I have light long pants on and a tee shirt.
I have had
trouble all day with my concentration and motivation, it is only 5pm and my
eyes are stinging, going to be an early night for me.
BGL:6.0
Steps:9,649
=4.95klms or 3.4miles
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I
slept better last night but still not great, I kept waking on and off all night
I wasn’t awake for long, but that type of sleep isn’t the best. My watch says I
only had 4hrs and 54mins of sleep, but it must have been more.
A
coldish start to the day, I had my long pyjama pants on till 11am when I
changed into long light weight pants.
I am
struggling with dyskinesia this afternoon and into the night it got worse when
I went to bed so after an hour and a half, I got up to write this down. It
started around 5pm.
BGL:
6.0
Steps:
9,593
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I
slept ok after I went back to bed at 10.30pm, still took me a bit to settle, my
watch says I had only 6hrs and 31mins of sleep with 1hr and 26mins being deep
sleep, it says I was awake for 20 minutes.
It has
been warm today but not as warm as yesterday, when I went to meet Sam this arvo
it started to rain, thankfully not heavy.
Awake
till 8pm, I am now off to bed, and I hope I have a better night.
Temp
at 5.30am 15C
Temp
at 11am 22C
Temp
at 3.20pm 19
BGL:
6.1
Steps:
5553=2.83klm’s or 1.7miles
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I
slept much better last night but I have woken with a headache and feeling tired
didn’t want to get up but had to pee and take my meds, so I am up, waiting for
Tim to leave to have a shower. I only got 6hr’s and 10 mins sleep
I
stripped the bed and will ask Sue to help me remake it
It is
a cool start to the day; Sue and I went down to the shops and the post office.
Sue remade the bed for me she wouldn’t let me help.
I was
waiting for Sam this arvo when she rang to make sure I knew she wasn’t coming
home via transport but was going to Bailey’s for a while, I did not know and
was glad she rang me.
I am
so tired today
Temp
at 5.30am 12C
Temp
at 1pm 19C
Temp
at 7pm 16C
BGL:5.7
Steps:5,828=
2.95klm’s or 1.8 miles
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I slept much better
last night had 9hrs &27mins of sleep and was awake for only 8mins.
I felt really cold
when I went up with Sam.
Sandy called in to
use the toilet, she said that her having Landon and Sklyar has been finalised
which means she has them till they are 18.
Temp at 5.30am 10C
Temp at 1pm 20C
Temp at 7pm 17C
BGL:5.7
Steps:7,688=
3.92klm’s or 2.4 miles
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I slept ok
last night had to get up to pee twice, I had 6hrs & 52mins of sleep and was
awake for 28mins.
This morning
it is pretty cold.
Tim, me
and Sue went over to the Eastern Tiger for lunch, it was a nice outing.
I have
done bugga all today, haven’t even vacuumed just no motivation to do anything.
It has
warmed up by midday.
Temp at
5.30am 9C
Temp at
1pm 17C
Temp at
7pm 16C
BGL:4.8
Steps: 5,675=2.87klms
or 1.7miles
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