slacking again.

 

Every time I think I am going to get back to blogging on a regular basis I fall off the wagon and once again turn into my own worst enemy. Not to mention that when I finally get around to actually sitting down at my keyboard any notion of what I was going to blog about flies right out of my head. I swear these past few years I have not felt like myself. I miss feeling like myself. I have to get back there I just am not sure how I am going to do it

Oh dear, pity party, table for one please! Well I’m not going down that rabbit hole. Let’s see if I can find something else to talk about. Let’s seee, I have done all the testing that was required for my surgery approval, but they moved to goal posts again. Now it’s got to be approved by health services for the province and that answer is at least six weeks away. Crap crap crappity crap. I’m not feeling sorry for myself I am just frustrated that I was not told all this from the beginning. 

I am working on getting the house back in to shape, things got a bit neglected over the holiday season but I’m aware and making the effort to get it back under control. Housework never ends.

I have finished my little baby blanket that I was knitting ,just have to put the edging on it. That’s the last of the three handicrafts I was working on, so now I  can start something new. I have two things in mind but I’m not going to share until I actually have something to show. It’s a secret.

My scrapbooking pals are going to do three days of scrapping next weekend. I,m still not able to go but I think I am going to scrapbook along with them here at home. I am very behind and I want to get caught up. I am mulling over the idea of buying myself a new scrapbooking toy. I have saved up the money for it I just have to convince myself I really need it. Yes I know people don’t think I do that but I do once in awhile.

That’s all I got for now! 

Toodles, Linda

New year and new hopes

 I still have my Christmas decorations up but they are going to come down before the week is over. The fact is I like looking at them and I am in no rush to say good bye to them for another year. I wish I had put the whole deal up this year but when I go to put it away I bet I will be glad I didn’t.

I finished my hexagon stocking, I almost totally pleased with it.

I do not care for the background being so dark. I would like it to be more of an oatmeal colour, whiter is what I am trying to say. I think I will add this one to next years donation basket and make myself another one it the colours I want. I bought the yarn online so you never know for sure what you are going to get.

 

I am also knitting teeny tiny toques to make a garland out of. I think they are so cute. These just need,,j pompoms on them. I need 10 for the garland and currently have five made. I also want to knit myself a big squishy sweater and maybe make a lap quilt. I love that I am getting more and more interested in creating.

I also finished a book today. I have not done that for awhile. So my interest in crafts and reading is coming back to me. That makes me happy.

Toodles, Linda 

Lazy Sunday

 Blue has broken through the silver grey of a perfect winter sky this morning. Sunshine is bouncing off the snow and what first threatened to be a dreary day has turned bright and pleasant. Helps the mood immensely .

I am busy working on a little baby blanket, not for anyone in particular, I was given the yarn and decided to create a blanket. I can donate it when it’s done. I like to do that. I use up unwanted yarn, the shelter benefits and it keeps me busy. It’s a real joy to be interested in doing crafts again. I t was a long time that I was  not interested at all. Getting to be a more normal me. I still have blue days but I didn’t get into this overnight so it will take time to get a handle on it .

I had a moment the other day and bought myself a teddy bear. I have always loved teddy’s and I could not explain why I did it but I did and as a result meet “Ted”. He is deliciously squishy and makes me smile. Am I slipping into my second childhood? Am I just an old lady who is having a flight of fancy? Only time will tell.

Well I need to get back to my knitting. I also have plans to clean out the fridge at some point in the day . I also wish to finish watching the Crown. Busy busy day.

Toddles Linda

This and that

 Random tehoughts about the last month. I need to start making a list of blogging ideas. I t helps me to focus and remember.

On December 1st the.No Cooks came here for supper and coffee. It was so much fun to see them and spend the evening together just like we used to. I miss those Friday night get togethers. I did manage to get a few decorations out and had the house looking festive for the occasion.

There is a lot less decorations this year. Only two trees and a couple of others things. No where near the total house overhaul that I usually do. However I don’t put it all out every year but I think this is the least I have ever done.  Still I was glad to have it out when they were here.

The Banker and I did our yearly Safe and Warm raffle basket. The theme was the little red truck. We raised $505.00 for the shelter. 

We also donated two hampers. This picture is one hamper.

We also sent 48 pairs of men’s socks and 36 pairs of women’s socks. I think we did very well this year. We had sort of decided this year may be our last of doing this but now we think we may give it one more try.

I found some tiny toque ornaments I want to try knitting and some granny square stockings  I want to make. I have ordered up the yarn for the stockings and now I have to find some for the toques. My scrap Afghan depleted my stash of spare yard. It feels so good to be interested in doing things again. I’m not back to normal yet but I’m getting there! 

Toodles, Linda

Random Thoughts

Do you ever wonder how great you are at handling pain? Since we cannot feel what others feel do you ever wonder how much of a wimp you are when it comes to pain or do you have a high pain tolerance. Sometimes I wish we could figure out w way to know this. I would like to feel I’m not a wimp but I suspect I may very well be.

As we all know there is a big push to lesson single use plastics to save the environment. Last time I got groceries I got deli meat, already packaged in plastic, hot dogs, double wrapped in plastic and bananas which have a hardy outer skin that does not need too much protection. All of these items were placed in separate plastic bags and then placed into the paper bag that will save to planet. This makes me shake my head.

Due to some health concerns I have Homecare visit me each day. I am grateful that I live in a country where this privilege is afforded to me and I do not have to hike to the hospital each day for dressing changes. Another thing I am pleased is that when the nurse or the aid gets here and if they are early they will come in and chat for a bit. They could wait outside but they come in. That pleases me.

Currently I am working on going through all the boxes and baskets or bags that I have stuffed full of things and are starting to pile up all over the house. It’s threatening to get out of hand and I need to beat it into submission before that happens. I have done around my chair and am currently working on the dining room table. It feels good to see the progress.

The banker and I did several medical related appointments last week and when we were done we got pumpkin spice lattes and took a drive around town. It was wonderful. I have not been out and about for awhile and it felt so good to be out and see what’s happening around the city. I. Had a lovely time and got aMy favourite flavour of latte to boot.

Well, I think I am going to knit for a bit before I go to sleep.

Toodles, Linda

Catching up on jobs today

 I have ignored some things that need doing around here for some time now. As I am feeling more like my old self these days I have started to show some interest in getting on top of things. It’s been awhile since that has happened so I am taking advantage while I am in the mood.

At the moment I am doing laundry because I do not want that to get out of hand again. So I am cutting it off at the pass and keeping on top of it. The other job I tackled today was sorting the warm weather clothes from the cold weather clothes and thinning the heard by donating some that I do not wear anymore. 

I just have to put the summer things in their tote and this job is done. I have to admit it’s a little personal triumph to get these things looked after. I have been a sad lump for long enough, it feels good to be easing back into the land of the living. 

For quite some time I felt like that old saying of one step forward and two steps back, like there was a road block behind every road block and I just could not win, no matter what I did. Things are looking up and I am feeling much much better.

Right now I am going to go and knit for a bit, then go do some work in the kitchen. One of theses days I will tackle my craft room. That will be a most daunting task.

Toodles Linda

Fall has arrived

 I caved in in the wee hours this morning and turned the furnace on, 3:00am to be precise. I could not take it any more. The house is nice and cozy now and that’s the most important thing. I do love fall but I am not thrilled with what comes after. I like the nip in the air but I delay turning the furnace on because it costs so much to heat the house these days.

I missed blogging last week and I was so sure I would get one done on Tuesday but best laid plans and all that. It has been a busy week. The Banker and I ventured to the big city for me to attend a doctors appointment. I am hoping to get some surgery done and this appointment was to start of the process. I have not made up my mind if I am going to make the details public but my nearest and dearest know what I am talking about.

It was so nice to be out and about. I don’t get out much these days so our little trip was a real adventure. The fact the doctor had good news for me was icing on the cake for sure.

I finally got the mountain of laundry done, now I have to keep on top of the current stuff. I have some crafty things I need to get making and I am currently doing some knitting for myself. I have gotten some personal problems taken care of thanks to family and friends and right now my life is 90% better than it was. Many game changers have taken place and if I could I would dance the drunken monkey dance of joy down the street.

The banker and I put a new seat cushion on my recliner and it makes a world of difference. I need to make an extra cushion cover for it so when one needs to be washed I can cover the cushion. I don’t want to have to sit on foam without some sort of covering. We made a sort of large pillow case so it’s super easy to remove and wash.

A nap is calling my name,

Toodles, Linda