Wednesday, May 14, 2008 --10:55 AM   Life seems a little brighter today. After going through a semi-bad weekend, I am finally beginning to feel alive again. That could be because I am finally trying to whittle down my list of things to do. If I can do at least one thing every day, it will help a lot.   My pain level has increased today. The physical therapy I had yesterday could have something to do with it. Although my physical therapist massaged both of my knees, she also did some stretching techniques on my legs. I can put up with it if it will help me in the long run.   I have two CNAs to help me each morning. Today I learned that one of them is taking a short vacation at the end of next week. That got me a little bit upset because it seems that when someone leaves and says she will be back, that person always disappears for good. The other CNA told me that in the beginning of June she would be gone for two weeks. That upset me even more. This was like getting a double whammy all at one time.   Last night, I wrote to my niece and her husband about the computer problems I have been having. My intention was to try and get them to come over this coming weekend and work on the computer for me. When I got up this morning, the computer was running perfectly. It seems as though every time I contact someone asking for help, whatever I needed help with (such as my computer) suddenly begins to work properly.   Quotes for Success:   “The real opportunity for success lies within the person and not in the job.”