wish i could say i enjoyed it but no way no how! no BBQ, picnic, day trip, family time for me. i am seething due to being cooped up without independence or freedom...but did manage to sew a bit. finally all four red/green blocks are done!
before may ends hope to get them squared up and sewn together....borders and swags another day.....this satisfies my baltimore-type desire completely....what else?
all the scrap squares are now done as well....40 each lights and darks, good for a 48x60 top for someone else to make....
alas, no dent in the tote of course....we ALL know how that goes....next a wee bit of mending...
i've had these denim shorts about 10 years i think....now too big for me so i've taken in the waist, added a tiny patch on the area that gets the most use and covered the fraying hems....i did say i was going to get a new pair this year but perhaps i can squeak out one more summer....my frugal angel's recommendation....
and boring cardiac diet??? mary berry to the rescue! this is her chicken fried rice dish...
the only thing i didn't have was curry powder, which would have kicked it up a bit for sure, but it's quite tasty without....the only "bad" ingredient was a teaspoon of soy sauce, less than 200 mg for 4 servings so easily tolerable for me. bag of precooked brown rice from food pantry came in handy. best thing is it doesn't taste like chicken...LOL!
and another day of keeping my anger and frustration in check.....saw this on instagram, a perfect illustration of how i feel...
i am ignoring upcoming july 4th...a lot can happen between now and then...even daily bike isn't providing the boost i need right now...
so lunch is ready, apartment tidied, dressed, exercise done.....would love to run away but i guess it's only as far as the sewing studio for now....
So sorry you are feeling blue. Circumstances can certainly get you down. We had a quiet holiday. Husband had a repeat of a gout attack, not fun. And I think most of our friends are of the age where picnics require too much energy. So we gardened the best we could and watched PBS Memorial Day from DC. So many inspirational stories from brave men and women.
ReplyDeleteI sort burb cloths that need sewing, I give two as gifts for new babies. A little something to recognize the occasion. I need to start a new project.
Your four squares will be gorgeous in your Baltimore attempt.
Dotti in CT 🍓🙏🏻
It is easy for frustration to hold us captive...I'm sorry.
ReplyDeleteThese frustrations are sent to try us. Great to see that you can still do some sewing though. Love that big pile of blocks.
ReplyDeleteYour flower blocks are so lovely. We didn't do anything for Memorial Day. My husband, who plays in a band, was gone from 9am to 4pm going from concert to concert. I made cinnamon rolls (and put them in the freezer) for my grandson's upcoming graduation party. It was a pretty quiet day.
ReplyDeleteYes we can identify, we all have days where our negative feelings can overwhelm and make it difficult to see the good things. So glad you got to sew and your meal looks delicious. Take Care, J
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to read that you're frustrated and overwhelmed right now. You're in my prayers for peace of heart and mind. If you're anything like me I'd take that challenge that you've issued yourself to make those shorts (the mending adds attractive new life!) not only last one more summer but maybe two! Go for it!! You made me laugh when you said that the dish doesn't taste like chicken. Sending hugs~
ReplyDeleteIt is good to let it out a little. We are listening and care!
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