Close to July. Oh My!

      Yes! Here it is, close to the end of June already! Seems the kids just started back to school, and some, the ones on year around school, are looking forward to summer vacation! We've had a mixture this season of hot and sticky as well as mild and rainy.  Seems it's always humid though.  The Wisteria has bloomed and gone by as has the Azalais.  Both looked forward to every spring.  The Mimosa trees are in full bloom right now and some of the Crepe Myrtles are starting to bloom.  I have a garden full of beautiful zinnias which a plant every year in memory of Grampa.  Wondering what's blooming in your area.

     I'm working away on "Grey Alien" still, and even with all the dark blues and greys, I'm enjoying the stitch.  My grand daughter-in-law is looking forward to the finish, as I'm doing it for her.  Seems like it took forever to get to the eye, but I'm there now, and love the detail! Just started on page four of twelve, so the finish won't be for a while.   

     I made a commitment to myself that I wouldn't buy anymore charts, kits or fabric this year.  I wanted it to be the year of finishes.  So far so good.  I'm not bragging.  I just can't believe myself! Of all things to not buy! I've done well though by staying away from 1-2-3 Stitch as well as Everything Cross Stitch.  It ain't easy, as you can imagine!

     I'm pretty excited, as I'm finally having cataract surgery.  First one is on the 30th. of this month, and the second on the 7th. of July.  I have worn glasses full time since sixth grade, and it will be so nice to get rid of them.  I did do contacts for quite some time though, and loved them.  So, with all the people I know that have had the same surgery, and being so happy about the colors being brighter, I'm finally going to be able to join them.  Right now, I can't imagine so many colors being brighter than they are, but where vision changes slowly, I guess maybe we just don't realize the difference.

     Another thing that is different in my world, is the fact that I'm now on a cpap machine every night, and it hasn't been an easy thing for me.  I think for the first month, the dang face mask itself wasn't sealing correctly.  It sounded as bad as I had before.  It would burp, snort, snore and moan almost continuously every night.  Most nights, after putting up with it for two to three hours, I would wind up tearing it off my head, and throwing it to the bottom of the bed! Wondering if this is sounding familiar to anyone here.  I was so determined to have it work for me, and finally, I'm up to eight or so hours with it every night.  So for any of my friends and followers here that may be experiencing the same thing, don't give up.  

     Things are getting back to normal in our area, after the pandemic.  We're getting out some now, and loving the fact that we can see smiles again.  Talk with strangers we meet and get back with family and friends.  It had been too long.  I do hope I find that you all got through the mess, healthy.  My son had the COVID, and was so fortunate as he said for him it wasn't any worse than a mild flu.  

     It's overcast here again today and has started raining as well.  I have clothes in the dryer to fold and some cross stitching that's calling my name.  Going to be a slow and peaceful day I believe.

     You all be safe and well until next time.  Enjoy every single day to the fullest and last but not least, "feel the colors".  Love you all.