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started a memory quilt for my daughter. “Crayon box” the block sew up very quickly. Also doing a 2” memory square quilt with fabrics I’ve use in other quilts and misc. Fun!

Ever since I was a kid, I have not liked the texture (skin and seeds) of most fruits. I’d eat blueberries in muffins or scones. I know they are really good for you. I tried some yesterday and they were OK. I’ll have to keep trying them. Unfortunately they are pricey, but not as bad in the summer.

Just reading this, I straightened my shoulders. I am also trying to exercise regularly. That helps alot.

I got Think and Speak Advanced German from the library and I can understand 90% of the dialog. It uses a lot of past and future tense as well as complicated sentence structure. Gut fur mich.

too bad.

trimmed edges of quilt. Did about 70 inches, have about 18 to go. sewed more strips to add. Hope I don’t run out of fabric.

After a misstep, where the light blue was too periwinkle, I found a good border fabric and sewed a few more strips.

Did the last vacation and some from last summer. They look great. i just have to finish the writing.

Next – work on son’s for his graduation.

I did advanced practice level 1. It was very good. I’m going to sign up for level 4 in Minneapolis in November.

Watched Analyze This and Driving Miss Daisy with my daughter. Enjoyable.

I read 3 easy children’s books auf Deutsch. also requested additional materials von der Bibliothek.

Occasionally I try not to act my age and take a ride on the grocery carts in the parking lot. Now – if only I could do it without looking to see who’s watching.

I realized that some of the goals I have fit under this broader goal. A lot of it comes down to taking care of myself – food, exercise, sleep, using moisturizer, drinking lots of water, regular checkups, positive relationships, new challenges.

I decided to go ahead with the invisalign braces. I had been thinking that 50 was too old, that I lived with my teeth crooked for this long…that it’s too much money. I won’t have plastic surgery ever. I don’t lighten my hair after chemo 6 yrs. ago. The checking account was currently happy, dental insurance was good, so I decided to go ahead. Change can be good.

Sewed several more rows in the last 2 days. It’s looking good. I’ll have to take a picture. Bought fabric for binding, but it’s too periwinkle, so will try again.

Ich konnte es sehr gut verstehen. Gut fur mich.

I worked on it for over an hour today. Unfortunately had to tear out a whole row that I sewed on upside down. Got a new idea about doing the edges that will use fabric that’s already cut. Tomorrow will measure it on the bed and maybe look for the binding fabric.

requested several from the library

I bought sweet potatoes and other vegies. The sweet potatoes are so easy to cook in the micro, add a small bit of margarine and a little cinnamon. Yum.

Nutz es oder verlier es. (use it or lose it)
Ich habe die Bibliothek on-line catalog gesucht. (I searched the library catalog on-line.)
Ich habe leichte Buche und Filmen mit Titlen ‘requested’.(I requested easy books and films with subtitles.)
Es kostet nichts. (It is free, it costs nothing.)
Yay, me.

I’m 50. Given my family history it would be VERY good to lose 10 pounds. Steps I’m taking:
1. Eating at least 3 fruits and vegetables a day.
2. Limit sugary snacks. (2)
3. Working out at Y.
4. Meeting with personal trainer.