WHAT’S UP
In 24 hours, I hope my surgery will have begun, taking care of the worsening colitis that I’ve had for I don’t know how many years. Mr. Iknead and I are extremely optimistic that this will finally end what has become an increasingly nerve wracking problem, never knowing when or where a flare will occur and consequently making us a little gun shy about things like vacations or anything that might take us out of our comfort zone as far as hospitals and doctors are concerned. I start the official prep today at 2 pm, but as of midnight last night, I can have only clear liquids and then nothing to eat or drink after midnight tonight. I can’t believe people aren’t lining up to do this!
BY THE BOOK
I finished Jennifer Haigh’s The Condition, which I loved, and am set to start Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer. I read and enjoyed another book of his, Into the Wild, so I’m excited to read it. I’ve been able to put off reading it, since I’m going to have some guaranteed down time in the hospital. Today’s been spent making sure all my electronic gear is charged and ready, so it will be ready when I am.
ON THE NEEDLES
I decided on a free Ravelry pattern, Spring Pools,by Linda Fisher, for the Parakeet yarn. I’m loving how it’s knitting up and the way the blue really pops.
One more repeat and I start the second sock.
Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort. Franklin D. Roosevelt
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mud&string 