Oct 5

I am bad at blogging
Actually have been working on several crocheting projects.
Just don't get around to taking pictures.

I had cortisone shots in both shoulders yesterday.
Honestly, I don't know why I worry so much about those and put them off,
because they aren't that bad.
The worse part was the gown because it was chilly in there!

I am worried  that I might be out of a job soon.
Its not a great job. I only work part time,make little more than minimum wage, and no benefits.
But I love the people and the little extra spending money and adding to our retirement account.
Stressing about it only make me tense,
which makes my neck hurt.
Wish I was not a worry wart.

Sept 29

No sewing again today
Instead we installed new 
ceiling panels in the kitchen.

No idea who's idea 
it was to put a suspended 
ceiling in an old house.
but GROSSSS!

Oh well, 
the new (ugly)
are installed and 
they are clean and I 
could not take a long enough 
shower after dealing with all the 
disgusting yucky yucky stuff
that fell on my head
today.

Holy run on sentence Batman!

dish rags

I haven't been sewing at all. 

Just not interested right now, 

I have plenty of ideas but no energy.

At my follow up with the neurosurgeon he told me that he believes anesthesia messes with metabolism. My fatigue is not unusual. He said a major surgery can kick some people in the butt, and since I have had three in the last year I can take a nap when I want to, if I'm tired that is my body telling me I need to rest.  Ok then!

I am going to work everyday, and can do some crocheting while things are quiet in the afternoon. Make lots of dish rags. Also started new striped wavy afghan. They lifted all my restrictions! The only things off limits are things with force. No tackle football, no bungy jumping, no water skiing....I should be good with those. I am also not supposed to fall on the ice or be in a car accident...will do my best!

Remember this?

I finished it last spring and was going to give it away,

but  never got around to it.

Instead I donated it to a fund raiser silent auction being held this weekend for my friend Jody.

She has stage 4 brain cancer and not much time left :(

Its so sad, she is such a sweet person. Her daughter and my youngest have been friends since grade school.

They play saxophone in the band together and team up for hand bell duets.

I am hoping it gets some bids, I don't think people really appreciate how much time goes into an afghan. I think the colors are rich and cozy for fall. And its 100% acrylic yarn so it will take a beating and last forever.  


Update:  I didn't get to the benefit, but my daughter did. She said it had a bid of $25. I was hoping for more. (the yarn cost more than that) But it was for a good cause and hopefully  someone will stay warm with it this winter !

fluff

see my new little ticker?

I want to lose 30# 

hopefully you will see some progress soon!

Sorry for taking you along on my journey, but if I see that chubby tummy everyday it will motivate me ;)

9-10

I survived my three days at work last week.
I swear every farmer I saw asked what happened to my neck.
This scar better fade fast, 
at least scarves are fashionable and its almost turtleneck season!

Going for four days this week. 
Taking Thursday off for the follow up appointment with my surgeon.
Need to figure out something for pain management,  tylenol is not cutting it.

We are getting a new septic system this week.
Technically - we are getting two. One at each house on the farm.
Merry Christmas to us.
Septic systems are not cheap.

September already?

Really? Where does the time go?

Jill started her senior year today.
Doesn't seem like it was that long ago that I was sending her to her first day of kindergarten.
*sigh*

I decided to go to work today too. 
I am planning a couple days a week at first to see how it goes. 
I am home tomorrow because Allison is visiting for a couple days :)

The guys at work are so sweet. They are looking out for me.
And get this:
One of the service guys from our competitors said I can call him for anything too. 
How sweet is that? 
Now, if I could only get them to put the seat down.