Even though it messes with my schedule when the High Holidays fall in the middle of the week, it is nice to take a day off from work and only have to come back for Friday. So today it's a wrap on the work week and on the big holidays. I'm still recovering from fasting yesterday (not eating isn't so hard, but not drinking is a challenge when I'm used to having my big bottle of water next to me). Fortunately we had a beautiful day with warm sunshine, and after services Ruthie and I took a long walk and then curled up on the couch for a few hours until it was time for break fast.
Not a whole lot of knitting has gotten done in the past couple of days (for obvious reasons), but while Ruthie snoozed yesterday, I finished reading a book and got through the heel turn on this sock:
Molly, my mother, and I might go to see the Downton Abbey movie tonight, so today's goal is to get through the gusset decreases so I have movie theater-appropriate knitting.
It looks like the weekend is going to be beautiful and warm, and we've got a trip to the orchard/pumpkin patch planned with my brother's family for Sunday morning. Saturday Molly is going to see the Taylor Swift album launch movie with a couple of friends, and the Mister is taking her to the theater and waiting there to bring her home -- and because it's right next door, he also offered to do a Costco run for me (who says the romance is dead after 18 years?). That means I'll pretty much have Saturday to myself, which works out just fine because I am scheduled to donate blood this afternoon. If I'm successful, that'll be my fifth donation for the year and will have time for one more to make it to the maximum of six, which was a big goal for me this year.
Although we're still having summery weather, I took a peek at next week's forecast and it looks like sweater weather is on the way, with highs only in the 60s. I can't wait to wear some wool!
I hope you've got something fun planned for the first weekend of October, and I'll leave you with this photo because this week's posts have not featured any Ruthie yet:
Life is exhausting and there's a lot of bad news out there, so try to find your inner puppy (or kitten, if you prefer) and forget your troubles while you take a rejuvenating nap.
What a sweet picture of Ruthie! I did not realize that when you fast you don't even have water - yikes!! Hope your weekend is a good one. As of right now I have no plans which suits me just fine!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I ever really contemplated fasting and no water... that seems to make the challenge even more challenging! Good luck donating blood! And a huge yes to puppy snuggles... they might not solve problems but they sure are calming!
ReplyDeleteNo matter what our pets did to aggravate us all day (or night as the case may be*) ....they ALWAYS look cute while they are sleeping.
ReplyDeleteGiroux puked UNDER the bed at 4:30 this morning. Fun times.
I think fasting is hard enough . . . but no water??? Wow. I'm not sure I could do that. It sounds like you have a great weekend planned, Sarah. ENJOY! XO
ReplyDeleteI knew about the fasting but didn't know that that also meant not drinking. I can see that would really give you an opportunity to think about things. I love that Felici colorway; it reminds me of Penwings! I hope you have a lovely weekend, and it should be since you'll have the house to yourself. Thanks to you and Ruthie for the nap reminder!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend. As I age, the more practical things my husband does as a kindness, are so nice. Give me a Costco run over flowers any day! There is so much bad news right now so thank you for the reminder to find some joy in life.
ReplyDeleteWow - practically a whole Saturday to yourself is such a gift. I hope you get lots of rest!! And I hope you were able to see the Downton Abbey movie - I still haven't watched the first two movies (how can that be?!) so I have some catching up to do.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time at the pumpkin patch! I hope it's not too crowded that you have fun with your family :)
Add me to the list of people who didn't know that fasting also meant no water - that's rough on the body and the psyche! You always have the best sock yarn colors, that new one is gorgeous!
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