I thought it was time to check in. There isn't much happening here. I do have the rest of the blocks made for Easy Breezy. I need to add sashing and sew them together.
I'm hoping to begin machine quilting a quilt later this week. We'll see how it goes. I am knitting each day - I'm working on an afghan and a sweater.
We finally decided to get an Air Fryer in October and it has become a favorite. We use it most days and have been eating well. Yesterday we had egg bites for breakfast and roasted a whole chicken for dinner. Both were excellent. Tomorrow I think we'll try apple fritter bread because we have some apples that need to be used. We've cooked beef, pork, poultry, fish, pizza, grilled cheese, different vegetables, and a few desserts. It will be a long time before we run out of ideas.
I have become somewhat of an expert at a couple of computer games. I have played Algerian Patience for 10 years. I had to reload the game and began a streak last fall. Yes, I really win this game. Every. Time!
Both games involve some concentration which helps me deal with my back pain.
I'm seeing a neuro-spine surgeon in a few weeks. The imaging I need cannot be done in time for the one appointment he has in January due to Covid, quarantines, holidays, and vacations. So I will see him first thing in February. The pain is rather constant so my days aren't very productive. I'm not supposed to work through the pain which is hard. I am hoping to get a little exercise - treadmill walking and stationary recumbent bike riding - in the days ahead. A little will be like 5 minutes or until the pain intensifies. I feel better when I get some exercise so I'll do whatever I can.
We had a big snow storm a couple weeks before Christmas so ours was a White Christmas. Last night we got a little more snow and tomorrow we are under a winter storm warning with many inches of snow forecast. We are ready to hunker down for a few days. The two of us will celebrate the New Year at home.
Happy New Year!
Love the colors of Easy Breezy! But sorry you are still dealing with pain. :(
ReplyDeleteFirst, your Easy Breezy looks so good! I just started putting mine together but I am not doing the sashing, just block to block. It will still be big...larger than I need.
ReplyDeleteI started crocheting just before Christmas....trying to keep my fingers nimble and useful. It does hurt the wrist so I only work on it in short time bursts.
And what would we do without a computer game or too. Anything to focus on to stave the pain off for a bit. I miss reading, but the triple vision gives me severe headaches. So I supersize my computer screen and play a game or two.
So sorry to hear about your pain level. I understand how the five minutes of exercise helps/hurts. But we want to do anything we can to feel better for a little while.
I haven't been very active either since before Christmas....doctor's visit brought a couple more conditions to light for me, a juggling of medications, and now a visit back to the cardio vascsular surgeon in Jan. And I thought 2021 might be different!
I will be praying for you and some pain relief. Hang in there.
I'm sorry to hear you're in pain. I hope it can be resolved after your testing. I LOVE you Easy Peasy! I have a boatload of scraps, and may need to attempt this.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing up your Easy Breezy blocks! Hoping for some pain relief soon, Jeanne.
ReplyDeleteOh no! I hope the back pain will have a solution at your appointment. I can't imagine how that must feel but my hubby can. Your Easy Breezy blocks are beautiful. Those games look interesting. I swap between Cookie Jam and Cube Block.
ReplyDeleteNice quilt so far. Hopefully the doctor can get you some help. Happy New Year!
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