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Aaaand a bit of crafting again
Apr. 2nd, 2026 09:00 pm...because it has been too long.
First, though, I sliced up the misbegotten Easter wreath and discovered that not only hadn't it risen but it was half-raw in the inside. So I put the slices onto a baking sheet and baked them on both sides until they became light brown. That still didn't make them edible, though, especially for Mum with her few and battered teeth, so I layered them with vanilla custard and pureed strawberries and put the whole thing back into the oven. That way we could at least eat some of it - I'll see what can I come up with tomorrow. If nothing helps, I can still throw the whole thing into the rubbish bin, but I so hate waste.
On the crafting front, I've finished decorating my little Santa hats and started sewing them together. I've also sewn on the face "plates" (the lighter-coloured felt upon which the actual features will be stitched) to a few of the teddies themselves. I also decided, in a sudden bout of insanity, that I wanted white teddies as well (polar bears are pretty), so I cut out the panels for two of those. Only two because that was how much white felt I had left from other projects and I didn't want to cut up a completely new sheet. So, I'm well armed for several weeks to come with half-finished stuff. *g*
Oh, and last night - or does it count as this night, since it was after 1am already? - I actually managed to write down some dialogue that has been lurking in the back of my mind for a while. So yeah, it was a creative day all around.
First, though, I sliced up the misbegotten Easter wreath and discovered that not only hadn't it risen but it was half-raw in the inside. So I put the slices onto a baking sheet and baked them on both sides until they became light brown. That still didn't make them edible, though, especially for Mum with her few and battered teeth, so I layered them with vanilla custard and pureed strawberries and put the whole thing back into the oven. That way we could at least eat some of it - I'll see what can I come up with tomorrow. If nothing helps, I can still throw the whole thing into the rubbish bin, but I so hate waste.
On the crafting front, I've finished decorating my little Santa hats and started sewing them together. I've also sewn on the face "plates" (the lighter-coloured felt upon which the actual features will be stitched) to a few of the teddies themselves. I also decided, in a sudden bout of insanity, that I wanted white teddies as well (polar bears are pretty), so I cut out the panels for two of those. Only two because that was how much white felt I had left from other projects and I didn't want to cut up a completely new sheet. So, I'm well armed for several weeks to come with half-finished stuff. *g*
Oh, and last night - or does it count as this night, since it was after 1am already? - I actually managed to write down some dialogue that has been lurking in the back of my mind for a while. So yeah, it was a creative day all around.
The week of blues continues
Mar. 24th, 2026 09:33 pmToday, I cooked for two days in advance; because I won't be in any shape to do so tomorrow and the day after. Then I started rearranging the flat for tomorrow's cleaning frenzy. Then the physiotherapist lady helped taking down the lace curtains which I put into the plastic tub to soak overnight before we wash them tomorrow. They need to be hung up while still wet, you see.
Then I went to choir practice and delivered the Easter cookies for three people. Miraculously enough, I even managed to do a tiny bit of writing in the morning. But now I'm done in and dreading the next two days.
Then I went to choir practice and delivered the Easter cookies for three people. Miraculously enough, I even managed to do a tiny bit of writing in the morning. But now I'm done in and dreading the next two days.
The week of blues continues
Mar. 24th, 2026 08:33 pmToday, I cooked for two days in advance; because I won't be in any shape to do so tomorrow and the day after. Then I started rearranging the flat for tomorrow's cleaning frenzy. Then the physiotherapist lady helped taking down the lace curtains which I put into the plastic tub to soak overnight before we wash them tomorrow. They need to be hung up while still wet, you see.
Then I went to choir practice and delivered the Easter cookies for three people. Miraculously enough, I even managed to do a tiny bit of writing in the morning. But now I'm done in and dreading the next two days.
Then I went to choir practice and delivered the Easter cookies for three people. Miraculously enough, I even managed to do a tiny bit of writing in the morning. But now I'm done in and dreading the next two days.
And she did rest on the seventh day
Mar. 22nd, 2026 08:56 pm... for a change. *g*
I was being lazy today. No slave labour beyond the usual Mum duty. We had leftover creamed squash and Mum volunteered to make Faschiertes, so I didn't have to cook. The baking frenzy is over, meaning that I mostly had the day for myself. I finished the mini teddy, made the faces of two more of them and cut out the panels for another seven; I'll make those whenever I feel like. There are still seven months till the Christmas fair.
I also did a bit of writing; not much, just a few paragraphs, but it pushed the plot forward, so I'm not complaining. We watched several episodes of "The Repair Shop", which was nice, too. Since my young cousin made the few clicks that enables us to watch YouTube on the big TV screen, we are not so dependent on the TV programme, which is fairly sh*tty, especially on the weekends.
I loved having a lazy day. Next week promises to be turbulent, so we really needed this short calm before the storm.
I was being lazy today. No slave labour beyond the usual Mum duty. We had leftover creamed squash and Mum volunteered to make Faschiertes, so I didn't have to cook. The baking frenzy is over, meaning that I mostly had the day for myself. I finished the mini teddy, made the faces of two more of them and cut out the panels for another seven; I'll make those whenever I feel like. There are still seven months till the Christmas fair.
I also did a bit of writing; not much, just a few paragraphs, but it pushed the plot forward, so I'm not complaining. We watched several episodes of "The Repair Shop", which was nice, too. Since my young cousin made the few clicks that enables us to watch YouTube on the big TV screen, we are not so dependent on the TV programme, which is fairly sh*tty, especially on the weekends.
I loved having a lazy day. Next week promises to be turbulent, so we really needed this short calm before the storm.
Another busy Saturday
Mar. 21st, 2026 08:57 pmI've accomplished a lot today. Firstly, I've decorated and boxed the last batch of Easter cookies. Secondly, I've written two and a half pages, which is the most I've managed in the last, oh, half a year or so. Thirdly, I worked a bit on my mini felt teddies and hope that I can finish tomorrow the one that has to go to Elise's grandson as an Easter gift.
We also had laundry day, which included the kitchen curtains. Mum is in Spring cleaning phase. I'm trying to dodge the bullet as well as I can, but there's little one can do to smooth the feathers of an agitated 94-year-old who is worried about the state of the flat right before Easter. *sigh*
At least I didn't have to cook today. Long live the leftovers!
We also had laundry day, which included the kitchen curtains. Mum is in Spring cleaning phase. I'm trying to dodge the bullet as well as I can, but there's little one can do to smooth the feathers of an agitated 94-year-old who is worried about the state of the flat right before Easter. *sigh*
At least I didn't have to cook today. Long live the leftovers!
I actually managed to make dulce de leche by simply boiling a tin of sweetened condensed milk for three hours! I didn't really believe that it would work - it seemed too easy - but it did. Next time I'll perhaps boil the stuff half an hour less; a somewhat thinner consistency would have been better, but even so, it worked, and my alfajores cookies are absolutely delicious.
I also made the remaining two biscuits; all that's left to do for tomorrow is a bit of decoration. I'm accordingly dead on my feet but so happy to be done!
The muse clearly appreciated the end of the baking frenzy because she inspired me to write a page and a half last night and this afternoon, respectively. Success!!!
I also made the remaining two biscuits; all that's left to do for tomorrow is a bit of decoration. I'm accordingly dead on my feet but so happy to be done!
The muse clearly appreciated the end of the baking frenzy because she inspired me to write a page and a half last night and this afternoon, respectively. Success!!!
... exhausting, as always. Laundry day; then I had to pretend to be cooking, although all I made was Tütensuppe and peanut butter slices that didn't even require any baking. Then I took Mum out for another walk, and that was basically it.
At least I managed to do some writing in the morning. Without![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
picowrimo being in session I probably wouldn't have. But since I'm running the show I feel obliged to write at least something, so that obligation is really helpful.
At least I managed to do some writing in the morning. Without
picowrimo being in session I probably wouldn't have. But since I'm running the show I feel obliged to write at least something, so that obligation is really helpful.Lazy, lazier, laziest
Mar. 5th, 2026 07:32 pmThe original plan was to go and do the grocery shopping today, but when I got up I felt immediately that I won't do that. In fact, I didn't feel like doing anything even remotely connected to housework - so I didn't. Mum duty was a given, of course, but we had leftovers from yesterday, so no cooking was required, and even Mum skipped the washing-up with the argument that there were so very few dishes that they could wait.
Unfortunately, she didn't feel like going out for a walk, either, despite the lovely weather we had - sunshine and 15°C would have been ideal. But her joints were hurting and she was generally in low spirits. Now she regrets missing the walk, but perhaps we'll do it tomorrow. The weather promises to be the same, so we'll see.
I spent the day writing (one page and a half - good progress!), crafting (finished one kitty and worked a bit on the second one), reading fanfic and watching YouTube videos. I love days like this!
Unfortunately, she didn't feel like going out for a walk, either, despite the lovely weather we had - sunshine and 15°C would have been ideal. But her joints were hurting and she was generally in low spirits. Now she regrets missing the walk, but perhaps we'll do it tomorrow. The weather promises to be the same, so we'll see.
I spent the day writing (one page and a half - good progress!), crafting (finished one kitty and worked a bit on the second one), reading fanfic and watching YouTube videos. I love days like this!
More plushies!
Mar. 4th, 2026 08:13 pmI decided to make some little felt cats, based on the TEDI Kitty's pattern, just smaller ones. Cut out the parts for three and worked on them a bit. One is ready to be sewn together, the other two are still in pieces but at least they have their eyes (tiny little buttons) and bows and lace collars. Except #3, that is, since that one is a boy. So he has a bow-tie and bangs. I think they'll be really cute.
Not much else happened. We decided to be lazy - well, except the cooking. Mum volunteered to make the layered sauerkraut casserole and I made apple compote. Other than that, we didn't really anything. I loved it. *g*
All this laziness allowed me to force my brains into gear and do a bit of writing. Which was the best part of the day.
Not much else happened. We decided to be lazy - well, except the cooking. Mum volunteered to make the layered sauerkraut casserole and I made apple compote. Other than that, we didn't really anything. I loved it. *g*
All this laziness allowed me to force my brains into gear and do a bit of writing. Which was the best part of the day.
Welcome March, welcome Spring!
Mar. 1st, 2026 08:30 pmBack in Romania we'd be wearing little badges called "märtisors" on this day. Mum once had a colleague who also hailed from Transylvania and gifted those tiny things upon us every year. A long, long time ago...
Anyway, we had nice weather but stayed indoors as Mum's knee is acting up again. Arthrosis isn't something that would get better with time, unfortunately. So we had a quiet day. I wrote a good chunk, almost finished the new teddy (I'd have needed fifteen more minutes with natural light but didn't get it) and we rested a bit. And watched telly.
In the evening my friend Evie called. She's going to do a play with her lower primary class for the school's annual cultural event and asked for help with the dialogue. We agreed that she'll come over on Tuesday after her shift and we shake the little scene into proper shape. For many years I used to do plays with my pupils for these occasions, so I have a lot of experience with this.
And now I'm going over topicowrimo and make the daily post.
Anyway, we had nice weather but stayed indoors as Mum's knee is acting up again. Arthrosis isn't something that would get better with time, unfortunately. So we had a quiet day. I wrote a good chunk, almost finished the new teddy (I'd have needed fifteen more minutes with natural light but didn't get it) and we rested a bit. And watched telly.
In the evening my friend Evie called. She's going to do a play with her lower primary class for the school's annual cultural event and asked for help with the dialogue. We agreed that she'll come over on Tuesday after her shift and we shake the little scene into proper shape. For many years I used to do plays with my pupils for these occasions, so I have a lot of experience with this.
And now I'm going over to
picowrimo and make the daily post.Sundays can be busy, too
Feb. 22nd, 2026 08:30 pm... and I'm not speaking about the usual routine, like giving Mum her weekly shower, washing my hair, taking down the dried washing and the likes.
Today I had kitchen duty. The cauliflower I had bought yesterday needed to be pre-cooked, cooled down, put into freezer bags and frozen for future use. For lunch, I made a mushroom-and-ham omelet with grated cheese and history's worst soup. For some reason trying to make gebundene Gemüsesuppe always ends in failure. I don't know why. It isn't such a complicated thing; and yet I fail every single time with it. Of course, I made a large pot. Enough for at least three days. Mum, being the soup junkie that she is, will eat it willingly enough. I might kip my portion into the loo...
Aside from the cooking disaster, I did some writing and crafting. The red felt bunnies are almost done. All that's left is the stitching of their faces, plus sewing the front and back panels together and stuffing them. I hope to finish them tomorrow or the day after. *fingers crossed*
Writing was considerably less abundant, but I did write a little bit, after I've googled for info on infected leg wounds. This is an alternate version of the TOS episode "Plato's Stepchildren", after all.
Today I had kitchen duty. The cauliflower I had bought yesterday needed to be pre-cooked, cooled down, put into freezer bags and frozen for future use. For lunch, I made a mushroom-and-ham omelet with grated cheese and history's worst soup. For some reason trying to make gebundene Gemüsesuppe always ends in failure. I don't know why. It isn't such a complicated thing; and yet I fail every single time with it. Of course, I made a large pot. Enough for at least three days. Mum, being the soup junkie that she is, will eat it willingly enough. I might kip my portion into the loo...
Aside from the cooking disaster, I did some writing and crafting. The red felt bunnies are almost done. All that's left is the stitching of their faces, plus sewing the front and back panels together and stuffing them. I hope to finish them tomorrow or the day after. *fingers crossed*
Writing was considerably less abundant, but I did write a little bit, after I've googled for info on infected leg wounds. This is an alternate version of the TOS episode "Plato's Stepchildren", after all.
Small renewals in the smial
Feb. 16th, 2026 08:18 pmOur janitor showed up today and repaired the light switch in the living room that had a contact problem (the light switch, not the living room) and the sparkling wall socket in my bedroom. He also brought the locksmiths with him, so the balcony door will hopefully be fixed in the not too distant future. We forgot to ask the locksmiths to take a look at the toilet door, which we haven't been able to close properly for years - but perhaps we can do so when they return to repair the lock on the balcony door. That would leave us with only the disfunctional door of the kitchen cupboard, but that would need a carpenter, not a locksmith. Perhaps our versatile janitor will be able to do something about it eventually.
All these repairs cost money, of course, and while we can afford them, thankfully, the prices are a bit staggering. We'll have to start saving for Spring, when the repairs of the water damage in the kitchen, loo, bathroom and floor are due - that means having all these rooms repainted. Joy, joy, joy. And that is without mentioning all the emptying the rooms, and moving furniture and cleaning up afterwards. *headdesk*
In the rest of the day I did a bit of writing, made a horrible soup for lunch (it turns out you can't make a decent potato cream soup out of three rather small potatoes and a teaspoon of creme freche, after all), had a nice, long phone chat with my friend Elise, who's down with a bad cold she'd caught from her three-year-old grandson and watched some telly. Time flies when you're having fun, eh?
All these repairs cost money, of course, and while we can afford them, thankfully, the prices are a bit staggering. We'll have to start saving for Spring, when the repairs of the water damage in the kitchen, loo, bathroom and floor are due - that means having all these rooms repainted. Joy, joy, joy. And that is without mentioning all the emptying the rooms, and moving furniture and cleaning up afterwards. *headdesk*
In the rest of the day I did a bit of writing, made a horrible soup for lunch (it turns out you can't make a decent potato cream soup out of three rather small potatoes and a teaspoon of creme freche, after all), had a nice, long phone chat with my friend Elise, who's down with a bad cold she'd caught from her three-year-old grandson and watched some telly. Time flies when you're having fun, eh?
The Reawakening of the Muse
Feb. 13th, 2026 08:51 pmI wrote almost 5 full pages today. Granted, for a brand new story, instead of one of my never-ending WIPs, but still. That was the most progress I've made in... well, I think in years. I don't expect it to last, but it was a wonderful surprise.
Other than that, I cooked a cauliflower-heavy lunch (sorry,![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
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Other than that, I cooked a cauliflower-heavy lunch (sorry,
noadvertising), and we had the usual quarterly visit from the exterminator. A really good day indeed.Frigging Vodafone!!!
Feb. 6th, 2026 08:05 pmOr One, as they call themselves since they swallowed DigiTV, aka the competition. Anyway, they contacted me today as it was time to renew my contract (of course it will be somewhat more expensive from now on, like everything else). I specifically asked if the new package will contain my German-speaking channels, which are important for me to keep my vocabulary alive. They assured me that it will. And what happened? Barely had I hung up on them, German RTL simply vanished mid-sentence. All other foreign-language channels (like the oh-so-important Chinese one) where still there. Just not the channel we used to watch on a daily basis (Richterin Barbara Salesch anyone?).
I called Customer Service, and a helpful young man (at least his voice sounded young) tried his best to help me - to no end. That particular channel simply wasn't in the new package. I wouldn't be this angry if I hadn't specifically asked, but here we are. *is really mad*
That was enough to ruin my whole day. I can watch old episodes on YouTube, but Mum preferred the new ones with the Irish wolfhound - well, no Piri for her anymore. I really don't understand why can't we simply choose which channels we want to have - I'd certainly throw out all the stupid sports channels and MTV and the likes - since we pay a batch of money for our telly!
Anyway, other than that I did some writing, starting to flesh out a fairly alternate version of the ST:TOS episode "Plato's Stepchildren" and took out the elephant plushie again. It has now both ears and both eyes and I'm working on its accessoires in the hope to finish it during the weekend. Or not. We'll see.
I called Customer Service, and a helpful young man (at least his voice sounded young) tried his best to help me - to no end. That particular channel simply wasn't in the new package. I wouldn't be this angry if I hadn't specifically asked, but here we are. *is really mad*
That was enough to ruin my whole day. I can watch old episodes on YouTube, but Mum preferred the new ones with the Irish wolfhound - well, no Piri for her anymore. I really don't understand why can't we simply choose which channels we want to have - I'd certainly throw out all the stupid sports channels and MTV and the likes - since we pay a batch of money for our telly!
Anyway, other than that I did some writing, starting to flesh out a fairly alternate version of the ST:TOS episode "Plato's Stepchildren" and took out the elephant plushie again. It has now both ears and both eyes and I'm working on its accessoires in the hope to finish it during the weekend. Or not. We'll see.
Invigorated
Feb. 5th, 2026 07:16 pmThat's what a successful shopping trip does to me: it invigorates me like very few other things do. To be precise, after three fruitless tries today I finally found that leather watch strap I had been looking for... for months, actually. Now I can proudly wear my 80+years-old wrist watch that Mum had gotten from her uncle as a very young girl. It's a reliable Swiss model - not one of the big brands, but I find it pretty, and it has emotional value.
Inspired by this success I also paid the craft shop on my way home a visit and bought some extra thin wax plates and wax borders. I used to decorate Easter candles with my pupils as you can se here. My own creations were a bit more detailed (see this one), but thin wax plates are hard to find, especially as I no longer have the chance to visit Vienna. I have two plain candles, one pale pink, the other one pale turquoise, so I might do some candle decorating again. I used to do that a great deal after I had come back from Germany; unfortunately, there are no pictures of those. I didn't even have a computer back then, not to mention the internet.
Anyway, I also did the grocery shopping, including some baking and preserving ingredients that were in offer and spent an indecent amount of money, which always gives me a heady feeling of freedom. We used to be so poor for so long, it's liberating to splurge a bit from time to time. *g*
Naturally, the shopping excess took the entire morning. We ate instant soup with some leftovers and peanut butter cookies, watched some telly (during which I fell asleep several times), then I called my friend Evie (she got down from her steep hill okay yesterday), after which I wasn't sleepy anymore, so I decided to do some research for a fanfic idea that came to me unexpectedly. So that is what I'm going to do now.
Inspired by this success I also paid the craft shop on my way home a visit and bought some extra thin wax plates and wax borders. I used to decorate Easter candles with my pupils as you can se here. My own creations were a bit more detailed (see this one), but thin wax plates are hard to find, especially as I no longer have the chance to visit Vienna. I have two plain candles, one pale pink, the other one pale turquoise, so I might do some candle decorating again. I used to do that a great deal after I had come back from Germany; unfortunately, there are no pictures of those. I didn't even have a computer back then, not to mention the internet.
Anyway, I also did the grocery shopping, including some baking and preserving ingredients that were in offer and spent an indecent amount of money, which always gives me a heady feeling of freedom. We used to be so poor for so long, it's liberating to splurge a bit from time to time. *g*
Naturally, the shopping excess took the entire morning. We ate instant soup with some leftovers and peanut butter cookies, watched some telly (during which I fell asleep several times), then I called my friend Evie (she got down from her steep hill okay yesterday), after which I wasn't sleepy anymore, so I decided to do some research for a fanfic idea that came to me unexpectedly. So that is what I'm going to do now.
A Sunday like many other Sundays
Jan. 25th, 2026 08:40 pmWe got up an hour earlier because Mum attends to Mass via telly at 8.30. Before that, I took down the dried washing and gave her that weekly shower. Then I made the beds, washed my hair, took my own (daily) shower and prepared the teddy bear plushie for the making.
Having sewn on some of the teddy bear's parts, I decided to make up for the sleep lost in the morning. Then I made Kleingehacktes for lunch. With mashed potatoes from the box. Yes, I know. Horrible. No self-respecting housewife would do that. Fortunately, I'm not a housewife, self-respecting or otherwise, so if there's an option to get over the cooking faster, I'll take it.
After lunch, I added the remaining details to the teddy bear. Now all I need to do is to sew the panels together and stuff the bear. Which will likely happen on Tuesday, as I'll be doing the shopping tour tomorrow. I even managed to write a little bit, so that's good.
In the early evening we watched the Great Australian Bake-Off, while having a light supper. Yeah. Our days are eventful, exciting and fun. [insert sarcasm] But at least they are peaceful and warm. One should count one's small blessings.
Having sewn on some of the teddy bear's parts, I decided to make up for the sleep lost in the morning. Then I made Kleingehacktes for lunch. With mashed potatoes from the box. Yes, I know. Horrible. No self-respecting housewife would do that. Fortunately, I'm not a housewife, self-respecting or otherwise, so if there's an option to get over the cooking faster, I'll take it.
After lunch, I added the remaining details to the teddy bear. Now all I need to do is to sew the panels together and stuff the bear. Which will likely happen on Tuesday, as I'll be doing the shopping tour tomorrow. I even managed to write a little bit, so that's good.
In the early evening we watched the Great Australian Bake-Off, while having a light supper. Yeah. Our days are eventful, exciting and fun. [insert sarcasm] But at least they are peaceful and warm. One should count one's small blessings.
Still without a subject line
Jan. 21st, 2026 09:18 pmI swear I had thought of one sometime during the day but completely forgot what it was by the time I got to my desktop PC. Which is the place where I do all my typing. On a proper keyboard.
Anyway, it was an uneventful day. I cooked for two days (again, something with cauliflower), mostly emptied the balcony that will be thoroughly cleaned tomorrow (a lady comes to clean all inside doors in the flat; that's one of Mum's favourite obsessions) and got to write a solid chunk: more than a whole page.
Other than that, I talked to H., took a nap in the afternoon and watched the GBBO with Mum. A slow day, but necessary, considered how hard tomorrow promises to be.
Anyway, it was an uneventful day. I cooked for two days (again, something with cauliflower), mostly emptied the balcony that will be thoroughly cleaned tomorrow (a lady comes to clean all inside doors in the flat; that's one of Mum's favourite obsessions) and got to write a solid chunk: more than a whole page.
Other than that, I talked to H., took a nap in the afternoon and watched the GBBO with Mum. A slow day, but necessary, considered how hard tomorrow promises to be.
Today's achievements
Jan. 17th, 2026 08:31 pm1) I've put away all the felt Christmas tree ornaments.
2) I removed the lolly stick ones and the folded paper stars. Now only the garlands are left.
3) I've transcribed some of the creative jam recipes into a small notebook I had selected for this very purpose.
4) We did the weekly laundry.
5) I cooked lunch - fruit soup with apples and raisins, some frozen potato croquets that I bought ready-made, filled with spinach and mozzarella and a mixed salad. Mum approved.
6) I did some minor crafting: finished the shelf for laundry room #2. Now both laundry dooms are on the same level of readiness. On to the ironing boards and the laundry baskets.
7) I'm about to type up the already written parts of the next chapter of my alternate Caretaker (ST: Voyager pilot) story.
8) I had a nice, long phone chat with H. I tried to call my friend Evie, too, but she was likely overrun with kids and grandkids as always during the weekend, so she couldn't answer the phone.
I'd say that's enough for one day. In other news, my back is still acting up; but again, it's been less than a week. Usually it needs two to four weeks to right itself. *double sigh*
2) I removed the lolly stick ones and the folded paper stars. Now only the garlands are left.
3) I've transcribed some of the creative jam recipes into a small notebook I had selected for this very purpose.
4) We did the weekly laundry.
5) I cooked lunch - fruit soup with apples and raisins, some frozen potato croquets that I bought ready-made, filled with spinach and mozzarella and a mixed salad. Mum approved.
6) I did some minor crafting: finished the shelf for laundry room #2. Now both laundry dooms are on the same level of readiness. On to the ironing boards and the laundry baskets.
7) I'm about to type up the already written parts of the next chapter of my alternate Caretaker (ST: Voyager pilot) story.
8) I had a nice, long phone chat with H. I tried to call my friend Evie, too, but she was likely overrun with kids and grandkids as always during the weekend, so she couldn't answer the phone.
I'd say that's enough for one day. In other news, my back is still acting up; but again, it's been less than a week. Usually it needs two to four weeks to right itself. *double sigh*
More of the same
Jan. 15th, 2026 06:36 pmMeaning peace and quiet. A real blessing, especially as my back has slowed me down considerably. I need twice as much time for doing things as usually because I have to be more careful. It's just certain moves that set off the pain... but those are never the same moves, so that I could just avoid them. *sigh*
Anyway, I was lazy today. Did a bit of writing, a bit of crafting, removing some more felt ornaments from the Christmas tree... and that was basically it. To be honest, it felt wonderful to be lazy. Especially the not having to cook part.
The next chapter of "Alternate Caretaker" is taking shape. I've found, to my pleasant surprise, that there were actually almost five hand-written pages for it (which translate into about six typed-up pages), they just hadn't been transcribed yet. So that's what I'm doing right now. I also added another hand-written page and figured out (at least in my head), what should be happening in this chapter. I hope it will work out. *fingers crossed*
Anyway, I was lazy today. Did a bit of writing, a bit of crafting, removing some more felt ornaments from the Christmas tree... and that was basically it. To be honest, it felt wonderful to be lazy. Especially the not having to cook part.
The next chapter of "Alternate Caretaker" is taking shape. I've found, to my pleasant surprise, that there were actually almost five hand-written pages for it (which translate into about six typed-up pages), they just hadn't been transcribed yet. So that's what I'm doing right now. I also added another hand-written page and figured out (at least in my head), what should be happening in this chapter. I hope it will work out. *fingers crossed*
