I woke up this morning filled with energy:
- zip zap – strip the bed linens …
- gather and sort laundry …
- prep chicken tenders for baking …
- fix tea for MSQT
Whew! That was a lot and all before 7:00 am. Despite frost on the rooftops, the sky is bright blue and sunshine pretty much all day. Later today, Norman has a medical appointment; perhaps that’s why I was so gung-ho earlier.
My Christmas knitting project proceeds; I think I’m about/near the halfway point. I am learning intarsia (which is probably why I stopped knitting this many, many moons ago). I don’t expect to finish this by Christmas – why rush? Perhaps the first week or so in 2019? When is just a word; the goal is to finish. Stay tuned.
I mentioned yesterday that I’m still reading (via ears) Becoming. Next in my queue: The Library Book. On New year’s Day, I’m hosting our bi-monthly (give or take a day/week) Recent Reads gathering; it also happens to be friend MT’s birthday. She requested that we all read the same book – we normally don’t – and we agreed. The book has received rave reviews! Have you read?
I’m 99% sure I will be listening to the book since I have Audible credits. There’s not a copy to be borrowed from either of the two library systems I use.. The hold queue is long! I’m debating about reading the Kindle version and syncing it with the Audible version… Any thoughts? Whatever, I guess I’d best get a move on if I intend to join in the discussion.
Both the washer and dryer have signaled cycles have ended; probably a cue for me to end this post and move on with the next item on my agenda. Joining Kat and friends here.
Cheers~
It’s great to wake up with so much motivation! I haven’t read The Library Book, but I always think that a long line of holds bodes well for the book. It does sound interesting. I would probably listen to it; when I look at my goodreads statistics I listen to audiobooks for almost 70% of my reading. Otherwise I wouldn’t get any knitting done. I hope you enjoy the book however you read it, and have plenty of energy tomorrow!
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I hope I have enough energy tomorrow, too…going to spend some time with friends and who needs a tired soul?I am a “wannabe someday knitter;” maybe if I listened to more books, I’d improve my knitting skills…
Cheers~
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I’m in the long queue on Overdrive for that book! It does look good.
Mornings – funny how some you wake up with all that energy and other days it seems like it’s all I can do to get the coffee started – lol.
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LOL, Indeed! Hope the book gets to you in a reasonable amount of time.
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I’m also in the long Overdrive queue for The Library Book! Someday. . .
I hope your day ended as productively as it began!
XO
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On a scale of 1-10, I think I hit an 11! Works for me!
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I just got on the wait list for The Library Book as well! And, I am with you on that knitting – sometimes savoring is the very best thing!
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I contemplated the wait list and concluded it would be months…so, ears, here it comes!
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I am also in the long wait line for The Library Book. Your Christmas stocking looks like it is coming along nicely. I like your statement – when is only a word. Amen. Enjoy the knitting.
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For sure, I am enjoying the knitting as I learn < and that's always a + in my book!
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I can’t believe that’s your first intarsia project – it looks great! Look forward to your review of The Library Book. I’m on the list … and should be getting it sometime next year 🙂
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Quiet as it’s kept, I had no idea intarsia was a feature when I started, oh sooo long ago!
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I started listening to Becoming yesterday and I absolutely love it! Listened for over 2 hours while I cooked and organized. I haven’t read The Library Book yet, but it’s on my radar. I’m a fan of Audible plus Kindle when I need/want to get a book finished more quickly. I wish I’d had your energy; you did all that before I ever got out of bed. Twice this week, I’ve slept in until nearly 7:00. Unheard of, but I was tired, and am now feeling much more energetic. Good thing as I have a lot of baking and several appointments in the next few days.
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You had a full and busy schedule this week! Rest up! The other end of the story is I fade in the PM…usually by 9 PM…at the latest!
Cheers~
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You are an early bird for sure Honore! I love your knitting in the photo.
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Early bird, for sure…on the other end, I fade early, ‘roun 9 PM…
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