I am doing fine. My father is coming tomorrow. I am excited. I hope to spend some time with him.

I've been communicating with a man online. We are doing well. He is nice and understanding. I try to keep an open mind and talk to him about everything. We have not met yet though. This is not a problem though. We videocam and text throughout the day. I like him so far. While my father is here, we plan to just text each other. He is not pushy or overbearing. He accepts me as I am. I accept him as he is. I did not think a long-distance relationship would work but he is so nice and sweet that I cannot help but like him. He likes me too. I told him about my illness. He has illnesses too but not anything mental. He and I are not perfect, but we really like each other so far. I was afraid of losing my freedom but it seems that he plans to just work where he is now and retire then move. I want to stay here and his parents live near me so he can visit them if he comes here. He has children who are adults now. So, he is doing ok overall. I am happy he is doing well and likes me. I am truly happy he accepts me as me. I accept him too as is. I don't believe we will live together anytime soon or anything. We will just live our lives and meet occasionally. I like writing him and talking to him on videocam. I know when he comes for three days we will see if our chemistry is right for each other. I like him because he is not married. For some reason, I was attracting only married men for awhile. So, this time I thought I would take a chance on someone who is divorced and living on his own. It has turned out well so far.

I take my medication daily. I am doing ok. I wanted to exercise but am tired for some reason. Today is a holiday here. I feel ok overall though. I want to find more work again for next year so applied for another job and received an interview via skype. I don't know when I will have the interview yet. I want to work more because doing nothing at times is boring and wasteful. I am trying to learn Japanese but it is not easy. So, I'm looking for another teaching job. These jobs are paying less and asking for more time. But, I'd rather work than do nothing. This job I applied for is about 40 minutes to an hour away from my apartment. So, I will have to commute but it is a school, not a dispatch company, and will be in just one place, not all over the place. It pays ok. I don't know of my chances of getting the job. I usually receive interviews but don't do that well interviewing. I think I've already interviewed at four places and got only one job from this. However, there are many opportunities here. I am old though and cannot expect that much due to lack of experience. I am happy with what I receive. I am hoping that I can get an offer. But, it is fate if I do or not.

I need to go to the dentist and will soon. I have not been to one in two years. My teeth don't hurt but am getting worried. I brush daily and floss. However, this is not good enough I believe. I will find one soon may be in the area where my doctor is.

I am spending the holiday season alone this year again. But, my online man is coming the day after Christmas and leaving before New Year's. At least someone will be with me before the year ends. I will continue talking to him before we meet.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!!