I've had another pretty slow and leisurely (perhaps lazy is the better word!) day today. It has been a mixed day with periods of lovely sunshine interspersed with rain. Quite windy as well. I just couldn't be bothered going for a walk today. I still feel very slow and sluggish so hoping this feeling will lift as I don't like it much, I also don't like the pain that seems to go with it. It is funny when you go through a period of time with less pain (while on steroids) when it comes back you remember just how bad and awful it can be. Although I have weaned off them much slower this time, than back in December when I ended up having to go back on them, I still think perhaps it wasn't quite slow enough and I should have gone down to an even lower dose than ending on 2.5 mg. I will try to ride it out for the next three weeks, and if still don't feel right, I will have to phone the Dr.
I did however make another little bear this morning, and I am really pleased with him.
I sat and quietly sewed this morning.
The hardest part for me is sewing the soles of the feet into the legs.
My view as I sew is never boring!
I feel very lucky to have such a wonderful view, even when I don't feel the best, it is good to look out at this and smile.
These pieces are all ready to be sewn together.
I stuffed the stomach before I put the joint in, so had to undo it and then re-stuff and sew it up again!
Here he is next to the little wood carving I did in Rotorua last year. How I have missed visiting 'home' and my parents this year.
I think he has a certain innocence about him.
So although I feel lethargic and not quite right and wish I could have ended the month on a bit more of a high, I can look back and think I really have achieved a lot indeed, and should be proud of myself. It is not easy doing it all on my own in a new place, in 'lockdown' and not having time to have formed any new friendships and meet people. I am lucky that I have many hobbies, and enjoy being creative, it keeps me busy when not up to being out in the garden.
Thank you to everyone who has been leaving such lovely comments and encouragement, I really do appreciate it. Stay safe wishes sent your way.
That is a lovely little bear.
ReplyDeleteYou have an inspiring view...ever changing.
No talk of being lazy please!..You are not lazy, just working within your limitations.
Sorry to read you're not feeling 100%. I hope you manage to get our for one of your lovely walks again soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous view to look out on while you're sewing. The little bear is cute and you've managed to catch a lovely expression on his face.
Are the family planning on joining you as soon as lock down is lifted or will there be loose ends they need to tie up before they can do that? Bet you're really looking forward to all being together again aren't you.
Take care of yourself. xx
I'm so sorry not to have been amongst those leaving encouraging comments recently. I am finding that self-isolation/lockdown has provided me with so much time to do things I would not usually allocate enough time to. The by-product of that is that I've not been doing things like visit Blogland.
ReplyDeleteAnyway I really do like your latest teddy bear. I think he has a lovely and very knowing face.
No need to apologise at all Graham, I have not been very good at commenting on blogs either...it is all I can manage sometimes to update this, I don't seem to have time to spend too long on the computer recently.
DeleteHopefully next year you will be able to visit your parents again - and without having to go into 14 days quarantine-on-arrival!
ReplyDeleteYour little bear is so cute :)
I am feeling a little isolated and wanting to see the family too, i am sure it is quite normal. The bear is wonderful, a great make. What an amazing view, stunning!
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