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| 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?
I'm not surprised that you have to manage your stress with all the problems with the dentist.
ReplyDeleteThat blanket looks like it will turn out wonderfully. I hope that you share the finished blanket here.
Thank you, Lyssa. The crocheting is part of my stress management strategy, lol. Yes, I'll post a picture of the blanket when it is finished. :)
DeleteDon't we all need to work on diet, exercise, and stress management?
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed! But, lately, I haven't been quite as diligent about my diet and exercise as I should have been and I've been stressing about a lot of things. I need to get back to better self care routines. :)
DeleteYour crocheted blanked is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. It's coming along quite nicely. :)
DeleteThat's a pretty lap blanket, neatly crocheted, too!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bushlady. I'm working on it, a few rows at a time. :)
DeleteI am happy to partner you with your lifestyle changes, as these are all things that I need to focus on as well.
ReplyDeleteOuch! to your treatment plan. Dental work is so expensive these days. I have a wonderful dentist, but he comes at a substantial cost. X
I'd be glad to have you partner me, Jules.
DeleteYes, dental work is expensive, but, I can't put it off anymore.
While staying with mum I spent some time sewing up a blanket she had knitted - even just for an afternoon I got very hot doing that. So make sure you find a way to keep cool and hydrated under your crocheting!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, FD. I'm sure your Mum was happy to have you sew her blanket for her. I usually work on sewing projects in the summer, but, I couldn't resist the temptation of all the yarn I recently received from my neighbor's mother. :)
DeleteDental appointments are so expensive! Sometimes I wish I could just get rid of them altogether or had the ability to grow some more lol
ReplyDeleteThey are very expensive, especially since I am using out of network dentists. I could think of more pleasurable ways to spend my money, too. But, I've come to a stage where I seem to require some extensive dental work.
DeleteCrocheting is a good stress buster. And a good stash buster too lol
ReplyDeleteYou got right onto using the free yarn given you instead of letting it loll around. I'm looking forward to seeing the end result.
I'm sorry you're having such a stressful time contemplating your dental work and I hope (and am sure) things will go well for you.
Thank you, Debra. Yes, I wanted to use up the yarn I was given right away. And, I've added a few bits from my stash, as well.
DeleteThe dental work is needed. I just don't like the price tag that comes with it.