The Garage Is Clean

 Yesterday was sunny and cooler with a high of 21C. This morning it is clear, cool, and 8C. Today is supposed to be sunny with a high of 22C. 

Lifestyle

I changed my plans yesterday. I went out to the garage to decide on how to clean it and ended up cleaning it. What started with "I'll clean the very dirty window" ended up doing the whole space. 

The garage is usually cleaned twice a year but I always seem to forget the window. Hence why I started there. Once it was done, I swept, moved stuff around, swept some more, washed surfaces, put items away, and took the bottles to the depot. 

I did it in two sessions. One in the morning and then in the afternoon. I had to stop in the afternoon for a rest as my back was sore. I took the 2 boxes of blinds to the basement which was awkward. It caused my back to start to hurt. By 3:30 pm I was finished the job. 

I parked my car inside last night, the first time in a month. I didn't complain as I knew I was helping friends who needed to get things out of their house while they were trying to sell it. The man and his boys are moving today and their house will be packed today and tomorrow. She and the dogs leave in just over a week. 

I had a terrible IBS attack at midnight and I know exactly what caused it. I had rich ice cream last night and it was the high cream content that set it off. I have been monitoring this. The other food that gives me IBS is tomatoes and I have cut back on how many I eat. Will eliminating these foods stop the attacks? No. There may be other foods that trigger these attacks and I haven't figured them out.

Sewing

I did not look in the sewing room yesterday. I was okay with that as the cooler weather allowed me to clean the garage in one day. Cleaning the sewing room is still waiting for me. 

Knitting

I wove all the loose ends of yarn into the socks last night. It took a long time as my right hand started to cramp. The job got done and I am happy to have those socks completed. 

I now need to wind more yarn so I can start the next pair. 

Thoughts

    The wildfire down the valley has grown a lot and was at over 3000 hectares last night. No structures had been lost at that time. Many people have been evacuated. As of last night, there were 5 wildfires burning in the province. There is no rain in sight which is scary. 

    I had very little pain while cleaning the garage. Just moving the two boxes of blinds downstairs. I see the physiotherapist on Monday so will know if all is aligned and if one SI joint is still a bit tight. I am hoping to go to osteopathy in October to make sure my hip hasn't tipped forward. 

Today

I have to be out to get the 2nd dose of shingles vaccine this morning. I am not sure what I will get done today as I am tired from the IBS attack and have to wait and see how I react to the shot. I may sit and work on hand sewing the lace down on the purple fabric. I should try to wind yarn for the next pair of socks. I also want to knit a hat to go with the sweater I made. We wait and see what gets done. 

Until the next time.......................................................................