I don’t have much to report. But Duolingo is going. The third dragon is nearly finished.
I managed 34 minutes on the stationary bike. Sadly that is only on the easiest level. The other exercise is still hit or miss.ย I’ll excuse myself for this week. I got my vax on Monday so I’m barely regaining my strength today.
Knitting has failed this week. I brought a pair of socks on the bus Monday. But the ride was too bumpy and I dropped a bunch of stitches. With one shoulder already hurting, then the vax shoulder is a little stiff, the socks sit in their baggie waiting.
Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is โpitch.โ Use it as a noun, use it as a verb, use it way youโd like. Have fun!
As my voice gets older my pitch wiggles around. I’m trying something new. Straw exercises. I couldn’t find any straws around here. We don’t have fast food here. So I was out of luck?
Nope. I diamond paint. So:
The tool to pick up the drills. I have a nice ergonomic one but each painting comes with these. I took out the metal bit and voila, a straw. Now I can work on my voice and pitch.
I bet you thought I’d pitch a sale about erecting an easy pitch tent.
Dragon Diamond Painting #3 is coming along.The hat needs 1/2 inch more of ribbing.I found my newest favorite song, “Sign of the Times” from my favorite movie, “Project Hail Mary” published by Musecore. I love how Sandra Hรผller sings it.
Also, I have finally worked up to 30 minutes on the bike!
Milo and Shilo gracing me and recliner footrests with sweetness.
They love each other. Blue Bunny waits his turn on the floor.
Bad news;
We were unable to get Milo in for his shots.
Our mail is not being delivered to Christmas Valley. Many of us have medicines that only come that way.
Let’s go back to the good news.ย Duolingo surprised me today. As the audio story played in German today, I understood almost as well as I would in English. No headache.
Good/Bad: I’ve finished several books but behind on reviews.
The title assumes the concept that once it’s begun it is heading for a finish. With all the projects this ADD senior starts, I never consider them lost, just resting, ya know? I’m a fan of alliteration. Besides, ‘on-going projects’ is just too cumbersome.
Second dragon is almost finished.
One of my “One more thing” projects. My brother and I split up a Lucky Bamboo Plant into two parts. I watched a YouTube video and decided to try my hand at propagating. That’s only half.
The “Ilo” team still loves each other. Milo and Shilo. Sammy plays with them but doesn’t get in on the groom. By the way, we still only have two buttons. Sammy found and understands the ‘Water’ button. Milo has only once volunteered to hit the ‘outside’ button. We are still in the process of getting him to understand his responsibility. Definitely a work-in-progress.
I’m still having fun with Duo.
I’d throw in pics of my knitting and crocheting, but with only a row or two every couple of days, progress doesn’t show much. My shoulder and thumb joints have been objecting to too much yarning.
My piano time is growing. I have quite a collection of songs in the process, from starting to learn Natural Woman, through trying to memorize Music Box Dancer and Gymnopรฉdie. I think there are about 20 tunes in rotation. None perfect, but all fun for the challenge and the process.
I’m pretty proud to have received this today. Whoopie!
Nearly 2/3s finished with my second dragon. This one isn’t so naturally straight as my last one. I can see so much needing the straightening tool before I finish.
For nearly two years, I have worked on just sight-reading and trying to enjoy music. My progress is slower than I’d like, but I think I am nearly caught up with my 12-year-old self. But I’m still not near my music major days of my 40s. So I have been working through the next book. By the way, I learned piano and reading at the same time, so Music is my first/second language. I think that is why I love Italian.
The last chapter I read yesterday suggested practicing the bad parts 10 times correctly before moving on. When I was a child, my mother would have 10 buttons on the left side of the piano. Each time I played a piece or section, I would move a button per attempt. I hate to admit Mom was right. And I found myself balking at the thought of going through that again. I wanted to play! Today I chose to try to stay with my energy. I will gradually move into that rhythm of practice. Today’s reading led me to see other ways to get there. Shorter practice times with breaks and naps, and always a good night’s sleep. Okay, maybe I can handle it. I’ll keep reading. Eventually, I will have to take notes. Meanwhile, my goals are not to teach or play in concerts. My goal is to enjoy it and, hopefully, get loved ones to enjoy it too.
Because of my arm/shoulder pain, I am not knitting or crocheting so much. That means lots of games on my tablets, I like the escaping blocks type games. Any suggestions while healing?
Here are some of the newest crafts I’ve been working on. A pair of socks for my son, another hat, and a shawl for me.
The socks and hat are on Chiaogoo cable needles. The shawl is crocheted. I’ve frogged and restarted the hat and the shawl. It’s fun to try something new. I have other socks but haven’t worked on them for a while.
My second dragon is about half done. This one isn’t coming out as straight so I’ll have to go straighten them myself.
Energy has been low lately but I’m gradually getting better.
Dragon #1 2/3 done. I love how well this DP is lining up without much from the straightening tool.
This started out a Finishing Friday blog. With many distractions this week, very little got done. But Milo ‘champion barker at TV guy’ decided to show up for fun.
You wanna play Blue Bunny?Please?How about you, Mom?Nevermind, Blue Bunny, I still love you!Do you mind?Mom, I’m sorry, you need a dog.
Working on my series: Haven.
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Music major: voice and piano
Mom of four great adults
Reiki II practitioner
I have been on disability/retired for 10 years now from depression, anxiety and fibromyalgia.
Hi! my name is Sebastian (You can call me Seb!) ...welcome to my Blog. I'm a photographer from Worcester, Worcestershire, England. Thanks for dropping by! I hope you enjoy my work.
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