Progress Is Being Made

 Yesterday was another warm day with a high of 27C. This morning it is clear and 11C. Today is supposed to be sunny with a high of 25C.

Lifestyle

I seem to be going out the door every day right now. Yesterday's was to figure out a travel Cpap for me. I ended up having to phone the respiratory therapist about it and have all the information I need to buy one for travelling. 

Next up I decided to look for my AirMiles card. After looking in all the spots I found two cards. After trying to find the balance on one card, I ended up phoning and got a very helpful person. My one card was fixed and then it was moved to the other card. Long story short, almost 2 hours later, I have only one card and a lot of dream miles to use. 

With that all done, I decided to start cleaning the family room so I will have space to put all the items from under the stairs into. The goal was to clean the area where I watch tv. I dusted, I cleaned, I tossed, I organized and I have a calm space to do handwork and watch tv. 

The bag by the tv goes to my friend for a project a group is working on. The red box by the chair is for garbage and will go out when I finish the room. The box on the chair is to be shipped to daughter if I can figure out how to get a lamp to fit the box. The mess on the other chair is my quilt. 

I used a swiffer dry cloth on the floor and will use the wet ones when I get some after the room is cleaned up. The other part of the room isn't as bad as this part was. It needs a good wiping, the window screens put back in, and some organizing. One more day and I should be ready to mop the floor. 

Sewing

I spent quite a bit of time sewing the binding down on one more side. I am enjoying the process and not rushing it. 

I laid it out on the floor to see how the binding looks and I am pleased that I didn't put a border on this quilt. I love the simplicity of it as it is. 

I am looking forward to finishing it and then doing the runners. Soon it will all be in my bedroom. 

Knitting

I finished knitting the heel flap and turned the heel. I then decided I should pick up the gusset stitches which was the hardest part of these socks. For some unknown reason, I really struggled to see the stitches. It took two tries on each side. The job is done and I can now start working on that part of the sock. 

I will be happy to knit a lighter colour when these are done. 

Thoughts

    I am slowly working my way through cleaning the family room. I am trying to do it methodically and by sections. I find that easier to do. The part I did was the messiest part. Tossing items, put a project into a container made the space much tidier and calmer.  I need to work on having routines in place where I don't leave a mess when I am done for the day. 

    I am also working on being more calm and relaxed. I find that being calm helps me focus on many things. I also find I get a lot more done in a day and am enjoying doing the jobs I set out to do. I am still doing brain dumps with my focus on the family room and under the stairs. I keep adding to the page and then take those ideas and put them into my daily to do lists. I find this is really helpful as I am a methodical person and jumping from one thing to the next is very stressful. 

    The rain we were supposed to get has turned into some small showers. Friday is going to be hot and humid. I am enjoying the cool mornings and have the windows and doors open so the house feels and smells fresh. 

Today

I have to deal with the freezer this morning. Once done I have my list to work on; fold laundry, pick up some stuff and put it away. I am going to hand sew binding down this afternoon after I do a bit more cleaning in the family room. Tonight I will knit on the socks. 

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