Yes, 2020 started with a sneeze! Actually, many sneezes. 😬 Because one of my goals is to practice gratitude, I tried to look at the brighter side. I'm getting a lot of rest. 😊
My winter break is almost over. I was not as productive as I wanted to be, but I did get somethings done. I crocheted another top, this time in size XS. I made a couple of changes to the pattern, and made the rows vertical. I ran out of yarn just before finishing it, and luckily I found one skein of the same yarn on Etsy.
I am going back to work this Thursday, so I plan to wear this top. 😊
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| Crocheted top. |
I strained apple scrap vinegar. It took about two weeks to stop fermenting. I think it's pretty neat to have homemade vinegar.
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| Apple scrap vinegar. |
The other day I thought I was getting better because my head didn't feel so stuffy. So a friend and I decided on a day trip, tentatively. I made lentil patties (vadei) as a snack for the trip. Then I woke up with a runny nose, and the weather was way too cold. Well, it was in mid 40s Fahrenheit, but in Florida that's too cold, especially for me. So, the trip was cancelled, and I stayed home and wrote course syllabi for the new semester.
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| Lentil patties. |
The yard has been completely neglected. I have some herbs, but nothing else is ready for picking. Thanks to rain, Mustard greens and Brussels sprouts are growing.
I have been drinking lots of water and tea, and gulping vitamin C hoping to get rid of this cold before going back to work. I still have a good appetite, so I think it's a good sign.
Last week I was grateful for:
1) Technology to keep in touch with my family and friends around the world.
2) Online yarn shops.
3) Leftover food.
4) Comfy sofa and blankets.
5) Rain.
6) Library books.
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Nil
I hope you feel completely well soon, Nil. You crocheted up that second top very quickly! Meg:)
ReplyDeleteNil, I hope your cold goes away soon and you feel better by the time classes start again! Look at you, crocheting another top and changing the pattern, too! It looks beautiful! Oh, yum! Vadei! Now, I want some! LOL. I love your gratitude list! They are all good things for which to be grateful. I hope the week ahead will be a good one for you.
ReplyDeleteI love vadei, yours look so delicious! Great to have on hand to snack on when you're not feeling so good. Hope you're feeling much better soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you were able to find more yarn. The crocheted top is so pretty! Hope you feel 100 percent soon!
ReplyDeleteThat is pretty cool to make your own vinegar and I'm impressed you crocheted another top. Hopefully you'll feel all better by the time the semester starts.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you are still suffering from a cold. I hope you feel much better soon.
ReplyDeleteI looked at your recipe for lentil parties - very yummy and will definitely be trying these. Thank you for the recipe.
I was sorry to read you are starting the year with a cold. That stinks! Glad to hear you appear to be on the mend.
ReplyDeleteOh I hope you do beat the cold, before work begins again. And you were wise, to cancel the trip, and stay home and rest. Yes!!!!!!
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Your crochet top looks perfect. I'm glad you mentioned the lentil patties and included the link for the recipe. They sound delicious so I will be trying them soon. We're trying to eat healthier snacks and avoid health problems.
ReplyDeleteHope you are over the sniffles soon.
Have a great week!
Oy, that's no way to start out the year. Hope you get to feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteI hope your cold goes away! Especially since your break will be over soon. Beautifully crocheted top! Andrea
ReplyDeletePretty cool about the vinegar
ReplyDeleteHope you will feel better soon! That top is so cute!
ReplyDeleteNil,
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try the lentil patties. They look easy and delicious. Hope you feel better soon
Beautiful top! Glad you found the yarn you needed on Etsy. My nose seems to run constantly up at the cabin in the mountains. I just use a lot of kleenex. Maybe you can crochet some woolens for the cold weather...
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better soon, Nil. Thankfully, the New Year has gotten off to a healthful start for us. Our weather has been crazy as I noted in a blog post and even though its too cold for you, it is not to my liking because winger in New England is supposed to be colder. I liked your gratitude list for the New Year.
ReplyDeleteHow neat to have your own homemade cider vinegar. I'm sorry you've been sick and I hope you take care of yourself and are feeling better for your return to school on Thursday.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you have been unwell Nil. Hope you are feeling much better now.
ReplyDeleteDid you crochet that top? It is gorgeous.
I have made apple scrap vinegar and it is great. Not hard at all.
I am going to make some of your lentil patties, they look delicious!
Lovely list of thankfulness. It is easy to forget to be thankful, and I think it helps to keep a positive mind.
xTania
i hope you are feeling very well now... great idea to make your own vinegar. i must give it a go.
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