A Day Of Rest

 Yesterday was wet with a high of 18C. This morning it is cloudy and 10C. The fog is rolling in as I type. Today could be wet with a high of 16C. 

Lifestyle

I admitted to myself that I was tired and was not going to push myself to do a lot of things. I did go out and get groceries first thing. It was nice not to drive in a park without a lot of cherry pickers around as the store is getting a new roof. It was needed as it leaked every time it rained hard. The store wasn't busy so I got what I needed in good time and came home. 

I will have to say I sat and rested for quite a while and then went and had a good nap. I woke up groggy but I did feel better. 

I picked up my friend and we went to family's for dinner. We had a lovely chicken curry for dinner and a Black Forest cake for dessert compliments of daughter in BC. We sat afterwards and watched some videos on airport lounges and had some good laughs. We were home in good time.

Sewing

I napped instead of sewing. I am not panicking about not sewing.

Knitting

I did cast on the stitches to knit a vest for the dolls. 

I got the first 5 rows done with no issues. When I started to knit the 6th row, I had issues. I read the instructions for the row and it does not follow the same format that I am use to. After knitting the row and unknitting it severals times, I figured out what she meant. 

I am now ready to work on the design with is a combination of cables and knit/purl areas. 

The colour of the yarn is called muslin and will be the starting point for an outfit I plan on making for the dolls. 

Thoughts

    I did think about the rat problem on our street. I know we have rats and they have been here for years. I can't control that. How others live and allow the rats to live and populate on their property is also something I can't control. What I can control is making sure my property is clear of debris and my garbage is in secure containers and/or places. I can advise people to make calls if they are impacted and have proof of the rat problem. After that, I move on from the problem and monitor my property. I did look around and saw no signs of rats here.

    Though I had a nap yesterday, I slept fairly well last night. I made sure I watched my favourite videos last night to help me relax. I knit even if I had issues with the last row. I didn't dwell on it at all. I know I need another good sleep tonight but I am feeling a lot better today. 

Today

I have to do something with the mashed potatoes I brought home from the dinner. I also need to do laundry and start bringing up items for the garage sale on Saturday. I really want to sew this afternoon and knit tonight. 

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