December 13-19, 2020

 

December 13-19, 2020

Hello Friends!

I had four migraines last week and five this week.  Fortunately, I can sometimes drink enough water and hold my tongue just right and be able to go about my day fairly normally as sometimes the mornings are the hardest and the pain and symptoms can decrease as the hours go by.  I know I was a little bit stressed waiting for the Electoral College to vote on the elections this week and that was so chaotic hanging over my head.  On Thursday night I was woken up at 2 am with so much pain in my head that I was unable to sleep.  That migraine took five days to pass!  My doctor prescribed progesterone and I wonder if that is why the increase in problems?

Felt Birds:

I had fun sitting and working on some felt birds this week.  It is always appreciated when I can find a legitimate reason for sitting down and seemingly doing nothing by having my little birds to sew!  I can sit and use my creativity without the guilt of working on a big project; especially when I’m run over by migraine problems.

Treadmill:

Two-three weeks ago, my treadmill had stopped working, and I had taken it apart and somehow got it working.  Then it stopped again and I was unable to fix it.  Dh and I spent the whole weekend looking up prices and places where we could get a new treadmill for me at a good price.  I’ve had this treadmill over twenty years, longer than our stationary bike.  I use the treadmill in bits and spurts year-round.  I do like to run with Henry on the leash in the woods, but he enjoys getting in front of me and suddenly stopping; especially when we are going up and down hills, so I save my real running for the treadmill when I don’t have to be so timid and cautious.  This week our new treadmill arrived and Dd and I put it together.  It was so nice to see her again and be able to spend some time with her, it has become so rare to see her.  She comes in after we are in bed and when she wakes up she heads straight out.  She doesn’t even eat here except for our pizza nights.

Work from Home:  Dh continues to occasionally work from home; this week he was here on Tuesday!  A treat!

Bible Studies:  are on Christmas break, but I am trying to get a little ahead with this time off.

Dd’s Progress:

German: DuoLingo:  7 sessions = 1:10 hours

Biology: Apologia: 5 sessions = 2:30 hours

Physical Education: 5 sessions = 3:00 hours

Reader 1: The Return of the King by J.R.R Tolkien = 6:00 Completed

Reader 2: The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski