99 degrees was the high today but monday it is suppose to get up to 103.
The next 10 days of 100's, I don't remember a summer that has been this hot. It never gets as hot as they forcast. so am hoping that some storm comes up to cool it down.
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Hi everyone! I'm newish here and am hoping to become a more active member (it's one of 3 goals I am starting).

Last week, my pdoc had to change my antipsychotic for the upteenth time (from olanzapine to risperidone) because of the level of anger and irritations I was having and the side effects I had from olanzapine. People here kindly helped me understand the side effects of this med a bit more more. Within two days of this med change, I felt so much better! And, the side effects seem to be going away-here's to hoping others don't kick in as the med gets more into my system. Since the med change, there are a couple of days I have felt like I've had some mild rapid cycling going on but I'm still learning to discern true emotions from bipolar symptoms so we'll see if that turns into anything. ...

Today is quite rainy where I am. I'm so glad, as its been a bit of a drought here. No manual watering needed today. Plus, I always tell my husband how much plants prefer rain water over tap, due to chemical makeup of the latter. But the latter is always better than nothing. Though I wouldn't want all days to be rainy, a good rainy day is so relaxing for a change. Always enjoyed them.

Yesterday we went to a very old local church (1100s) and heard an organ and flute concert. So nice! Plus we got to see inside, which is not usually the case. There were faint frescos painted on the inside. Very old! Initially we sat in the church, but it was a bit hot there for me. We then stood at the entrance, as it was cooler outside. The music played started with pieces from as far back as 1200s, then 1400s, then progressively more modern, ending with pieces from Bach and Debussy.

My sister and I hadn't communicated for a number of days. The last contact had been me emailing her a strongly worded response to a most horrible email she sent. This morning she finally responded. I confess that I was too nervous to read it. I asked Hubby to read it for me and let me know what I might expect, to ease and/or manage any possible additional stress. He said that it was actually a response I'll welcome that my sister finally "heard me". It's noon now in Central Europe (6 am in New Jersey), yet I've still not read it, despite. I feel very sensitive and vulnerable right now...raw...but will read it in a little while.