Yesterday was cool with some sunshine. The high got to -10C. This morning it is snowing lightly and -10C (got to -14C during the night). Today is supposed to have some snow showers with a high of 0C.

Lifestyle

I was busy, again, yesterday morning. I put all the folded laundry away and did some sorting. I have 2 items for donation and will be looking at my clothes once again to decide what else I can let go of. 

I took the suitcase down stairs and put it away, paid bills, and called the dentist to get an appointment (Thursday at noon). I also went grocery shopping. 

I had a short visit with the pharmacist (who is my lovely neighbour) and she thinks I have the lingering cough from allergies but said it's good to see the doctor to make sure. We talked about Uruguay for a few minutes and then she had another customer to look after. 

I stocked up on groceries and still need more food. I plan on making several batches of soup for lunches. I have the ingredients for chicken/rice, broccoli/cheddar and fish chowder. I have food for several dinners (fish and chicken). I am slowly building up what I need for meals. 

Sewing

I spent about 2 hours in the sewing room. First was dealing with the laptop which has been off for 7 weeks. It decided to hate me when I turned it on and then I couldn't find the file I needed. Thirty minutes later I was ready to sew. 

My first project to sew is a coat which has a pocket hack. I spent a lot of time on prepping the pockets and they turned out great. When it came time to sew the pocket to the side part of the coat I had some issues. Bad pictures, slightly confusing instructions and some swearing occurred. I finally figured it out and the pockets were onto the side pieces. I gathered the pocket on the inside and then pulled the ribbon to gather the pocket at the top. I am loving these pockets. 

Now I can start on sewing the coat using the instructions. There is lots of top stitching on this coat and I will have to get another spool of thread. 

Knitting

I knit on the socks last night. I did 15 rounds which was a lot for me. I was tired as I hadn't napped. 

These socks should be done by mid next week. Then I have to take apart a pair I made so I can knit them with less stitches. They are too big. I also have another pair ready to knit so am hoping to have at least 1 more pair of socks knit this month. 

Thoughts

    Today is Epiphany which is known as Kids Day in Uruguay. This is the day the children get their big gifts. They put out shoes filled with hay for the camels to eat as the 3 Kings leave them gifts. 

    I am slowly getting back to normal. My cough seems to be less but I will still see the doctor this morning. I am less tired as I am catching up on sleep.