The Week So Far

 

Latest Crochet Project: Lap Blanket

It was 86F this afternoon and there I was, with the latest crochet project spread on my lap!  I'm making a lap blanket using the yarn my neighbor S's mother gave me, along with some yarn odds and ends I had in my stash.  I've been doing quite a bit of crocheting this week and the lap blanket is part "stash buster" and part "stress buster".  

On Monday, I had an appointment with my dentis to start on the rest of my dental work.  At the previous appointment, I was given a proposed comprehensive treatment plan with two options.  The first option involved a lot more work for a "more aesthetically pleasing smile" (with an eye watering price tag) which I rejected.  The second option covers the absolutely must do dental work without any of the aesthetically pleasing stuff, but, the price tag for the second option is only very slightly less eye watering!  I was feeling very stressed about the cost of it all as this dentist is not in my dental insurance network of dentists and I will have to pay for everything out of pocket (I have stopped going to the in network dentist due to a prior bad experience).  

Anyway, I had two fillings done on Monday.  I made an appointment to go back in July for the next step, which involves crowns (multiple).  

I also accepted a package for friend R which was delivered to my address.

I took it easy on Tuesday.  I brought in the trash cans (daughter had put them out by the curb on Monday night for trash collection on Tuesday morning), checked the week's grocery ads, checked on one of my cousins, watched some videos online, and crocheted.

On Wednesday, I took the photos for the 10 on the 10th photo post, chatted with M when he came to tend to the garden (he watered and did some pruning and tidying) and served him a slice of peach pie which he enjoyed.  Two more packages arrived for friend R and she called later in the evening to ask when would be a convenient time for her to come to collect the packages.  We agreed that she should come on Saturday afternoon.  

On Thursday, I had a routine appointent with my primary care physician.  We went over my latest blood test results which were mostly in the normal range.  Two readings were flagged as high, but they are things we've been working on for some time.  I need to double up on some life style changes to address them - diet, exercise, and stress management, etc.  

I put gas to the car on my way to the doctor's appointment; I put $50 worth of gas at $5.65/gal.  

After I came home, I spent the afternoon crocheting, watching some videos online, checking in on cousin N and chatting with friend R.

Plans for Friday include tidying up the house a little bit, doing a load of laundry, and tending to the garden with M.  

This week, I am grateful for:

- The dental appointment went well and the fillings weren't painful
- The doctor's appointment went well, too, and the blood test results were mostly good
- The availability of gas
- Safe drives to the dentist's and the doctor's, etc.
- Sunny, warm days

This week's joyful activities have included spending time in the garden and crocheting.

How is your week coming along?  What are your plans for Friday?