When I first got to my friend’s house, her cat, Stormagedden-dark lady of all, was afraid of me. I spent a lot of time with treats and toys. I think, now that it’s time to go home, she’s starting to accept me.
The heart got some diamonds. Just didn’t have the back for it. My floor sleeping skills are getting better, but not quite as strong as when I was younger.
Meanwhile, I’m told that Kali sits in my recliner at home howling. It makes me sad and feel like I’m cheating in my pup with Storm. 😢
I brought my little kit with me. My friend and I sat and DPed while watching The Umbrella Academy.
It’s been in the 100s so sitting around in the cool house made for quieter fun.
Here’s what I got done so far.
Back side finished today. I still have a couple more forms to work on. This kit is portable and easy to do in small bits.
I’ve got a pair of socks going, too.
We took a little trip to see our friend. It was good to see her healthy. We laughed and enjoyed each other’s company at a park. Starting the visit with a COVID test to make sure the exposure she had from a previous meeting was negative is a weird way to start a visit. But we are rather in that vulnerable population so we have to be careful. She was negative. So we celebrated life.
I’m having a blast this week. Friends and my adult children on long visits are building my memory banks with love.
And that is how this hat came about.
I ordered this.6 Pack 5D Diamond Painting Kit,Diamond Painting Kits for Adults ,Full Drill Diamond Art Diamonds Gem Art Drill and Dotz 12″ x 16″ (Waterfall) https://a.co/d/bCUypkJ
I didn’t need all six. I gave all but two away. This is the one I kitted up today.
So unfortunately the lighthouse is finished. My next project won’t be here until Wednesday. I’m at loose ends. Meanwhile, I still need to straighten, seal and hang it.
I finally hung the tea dragon on the tea cabinet. My phone camera was being weird. It looks far better than this.
I’m nearing my goal on my memoir for Junowrimo.
Time to look at works in progress.
But if you’ve been following. I’m spending a lot of time reading. Even reading out loud. I know that seems something small. But my eyes have never been able to see to track and read properly, even though reading has always been my favorite pastime.
So I’m in training now so that my dream of sharing my books and podcasting will happen. I picked up
12Pcs Dyslexia Tools for Kids Dyslexia Reading Strips, Colored Overlays for Dyslexia Transparency Reading Guide Strips for Kids Correction Gel Lighting Filter (11.7 in x 8.3 in) to help me track better.
I’m still checking out Librivox to read aloud books and Audacity to help record podcasts and books.
So busy!
Sometimes I pop them on in a row, or by one color at a time. But I love to pop the drills on in checkerboard.
Now if only I could see the real thing. Diamond Painting does bring a bit of that peace.
A quick summary of everything else. I only skipped Morning Pages one day last week.
My memoir, Moving, is moving along but behind.
Two pairs of socks are growing row by row, much more slowly lately.
My hands found their way to play recorders this week.
My eyes actually made progress in reading real paper books. I do get tired still so I’m looking into ways to train my visual tracking.
Two books are waiting for reviews.
How was your week? Oh, and Have a great weekend!
My friend is visiting! Yay! So just a quick catch up.
You all have a
More like sort of beginning.
I finally got the beach sunset up. Square drills are the worst! Some are still trying to pop off. I hated my painted frame. I used too much sealant trying to keep those tiles on. So the idea of a sunset on a beach is on the wall above the piano. My dream area in Dar’s Dabbling Den, right next to my gifted Mermaid (thank you, Georgia). Yeah. Now I see they need to be straightened. And tenor recorder tried to get into the act.
I started a new diamond painting. A lighthouse. It is bigger than others I’ve done. It’s for my husband.
Here’s a quick unboxing.
Knitting socks continues but less than the diamond painting. But the progress doesn’t show up much in pics, just a couple rows each.
So what have you been up to? Being retired is great!
That’s what I try to share here. Things that bring me joy.
The things I make aren’t professional, but I love working on projects and finishing.
Here’s one
No pictures until totally finished and hung on walls but working on straightening, sealing, and framing my diamond paintings. I can’t wait to unwrap and kit up my next, a lighthouse for my husband.
No pictures, but continuing knitting a couple pairs of socks.
Spring brings me joy. The mesquite are starting to bloom. I’ll wait until full bloom to capture. But yesterday we caught sight of a bright yellow bird. I thought it was a finch. But today I got a good look. Unfortunately, he kept moving beyond my phone picture range. But I Googled what I saw. Turns out to be a Western Tanager.
And I’m writing this early as today is my last long drive. My final eye recheck is this afternoon. At least not early in the morning. Still, so many 5 hour driving days are so wearing. Maybe by July I will have recovered.
I think tired is the reason I’m not seeing more improvements. My eyes are tired and blurry. I hope to find ways to get better this afternoon.
Speaking of tired. I just realized, this is Tuesday!!!!
And Happy Tuesday!
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