Yesterday was another cooler sunny day. The high got to 22C. This morning it is a mix of clouds and blue sky and 10C. Today is supposed to be a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 22C.
Lifestyle
Yesterday morning, I got the items for the thrift store out of the basement and bagged to go today. It was great to have that job done and off my plate. My next job was to go and pay my water bill which I did. Then it was off to get my shingles vaccine.
I was a bit early to get my vaccine but did get in early. The nurse had to mix the dry vaccine with a saline solution before administering it. I got it and left. During the night, I woke to my arm very sore and I couldn't get comfortable with it. I was awake for almost an hour with the pain. When I woke early this morning it wasn't as sore. I will admit I am tired this morning from the lack of sleep.
Once home, I didn't do a lot of work. It was more puttering with me giving up in the late afternoon and resting quietly on the couch. I knew most of it was from the vaccine which does happen to me.
Sewing
I did take the vacuum cleaner down to the sewing room and vacuumed the floor. It was a mess of threads and fibre fluff. I went over the floor twice to get it all off. I did do a bit of tidying up but not a lot.
I laid out the fabric for the next doll's outfit. No picture of it but here is the pattern I am going to use.
I am thinking of the blue dress with the floral for the outer dress and the bias stripe for the under skirt and bow. The pattern is printed and I am ready to start it.
Knitting
While I was resting in the afternoon, I cast on the next pair of socks. The leg and heel flap will be the pretty yarn and the foot and toe the black yarn. I am using up part balls of yarn this time along with a new ball I bought well over a year ago.
Thoughts
I was aware my arm would hurt after the vaccine but I didn't realize it would keep me awake for an hour last night. I do remember my arm hurting the last time which is a sign the vaccine is doing its job. Maybe the worst of the pain happened during the day. I really can't remember.
I ate very carefully yesterday and it did help my IBS attack calm down. No dairy and only some salsa in the morning. The rest was bland foods which is boring but necessary. I really don't need another attack like that.
It has been 3 years since we had to put the Spousal Unit into the hospital due his Alzheimer's progressing at a rapid rate. I still think back the day we did it and I still have some feelings of guilt that I could no longer look after him at home. I have come to terms that I wasn't a failure and that his disease has progressed to the point he needed professional care. I still feel guilty at times which I am told is normal.
The roofer is hoping he can come later this afternoon to fix the roof. If he doesn't show by dinner time, he hopes to come on the weekend. It is a small job and he tries to fit it in where he can. I will be glad when it is done and off the house to-do list.
Today
I am off to the city with daughter-in-law to do some shopping. Once home, I am going to rest, maybe cut out the pattern for the doll's dress and knit tonight. If necessary, I may have a nap after lunch.
Until the next time.................................................................
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