RL things I've been up to
Feb. 23rd, 2021 12:47 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
madeleoneThings I've been up to:
Mostly laying low, staying in, and keeping warm, what with all the cold weather and snow we've been having here.
But Mr. Madeleone and I did venture out last week to receive our first Covid vaccination, we had made an appointment in advance. I must say I was quite impressed with the efficiency of their set-up. The clinic was set up by Meijer (a large super-store chain here in the midwest, for those that might not know who that is) and they teamed up with SVSU, our local university. So there was signage set up directing us to the correct building and parking lot, with campus security and student volunteers directing everyone where to go. They even brought forms right to our car to fill out so we were all set to go when we got inside. There were no long lines or waits as I had read of in some places. Everything ran like clockwork: we checked in, verified our appt. time, got sent to a booth to turn in insurance info and got a preprinted info pack, then sent to a booth to get the vaccine, then to a waiting area to wait our 15 minutes to make sure there was no reaction, and then we were done. In and out in less than half an hour, and our appointment for the second shot is already set up for next month. We will feel more secure once we've gotten both shots as hubby especially has serious medical issues that put him at a very high risk.
Aside from that little field trip and going out to grocery shop every 2 - 3 weeks I've been doing a lot of reading. (a LOT of reading). Some fanfic, but mostly O-fic (I'm a romance junkie - any kind of romance: historical, contemporary, romantic-suspence/mystery, paranormal, sci-fi, time travel,, whatever if there's a guy and a girl some conflict, some UST, a resolution, hopefully a bit of smut and a happy ending I'm all good!). Also binging on Netflix, CBS all access, and Hulu. Surprisingly, considering my reading preferences, I watch mainly crime drama type shows, I'm working my way through all the seasons of CSI right now, having already finished White Collar, Criminal minds, NCIS, Bones, and a few others. Kind of a weird contrast between my reading and viewing preferences. LOL!
And last, but surely not least I'm doing a ton of knitting. Over the past couple years I got hooked on knitting socks (as some of you already know. ;-) But recently I've decided to try some more challenging patterns. I've always wanted to do something with a fancy Aran cable type pattern so I got a couple books with patterns and gave it a go.
My first project turned out well, if you don't look too closely (there are a lot of mistakes but I decided since it was for me I'd just consider it a learning experience. It's a long shawl, or maybe the correct term is a stole or a wrap. It reminds me of what the ladies wore in the old westerns, it's kind of a wide long scarf that you wrap around your sholders and it drapes over your arms. I love the color, although I don't think it pics do it justice. It's called Merlot Heather and it's a dark brown with reddish highlights. Ignore the mess in my guest room, but here it is stretched out on the bed being blocked.
And here is a closer view of the pattern:
And since I finished that I've started another that's more of a poncho that I think I'm going to give one of my daughters. It still has a long way to go, but I think the pattern is turning out nicely.
Here's what it should look like when it's done. (fingers crossed that it actually does).
So that what I've been up to, not getting any fan-fic written but at least I'm doing somthing creative.
Mostly laying low, staying in, and keeping warm, what with all the cold weather and snow we've been having here.
But Mr. Madeleone and I did venture out last week to receive our first Covid vaccination, we had made an appointment in advance. I must say I was quite impressed with the efficiency of their set-up. The clinic was set up by Meijer (a large super-store chain here in the midwest, for those that might not know who that is) and they teamed up with SVSU, our local university. So there was signage set up directing us to the correct building and parking lot, with campus security and student volunteers directing everyone where to go. They even brought forms right to our car to fill out so we were all set to go when we got inside. There were no long lines or waits as I had read of in some places. Everything ran like clockwork: we checked in, verified our appt. time, got sent to a booth to turn in insurance info and got a preprinted info pack, then sent to a booth to get the vaccine, then to a waiting area to wait our 15 minutes to make sure there was no reaction, and then we were done. In and out in less than half an hour, and our appointment for the second shot is already set up for next month. We will feel more secure once we've gotten both shots as hubby especially has serious medical issues that put him at a very high risk.
Aside from that little field trip and going out to grocery shop every 2 - 3 weeks I've been doing a lot of reading. (a LOT of reading). Some fanfic, but mostly O-fic (I'm a romance junkie - any kind of romance: historical, contemporary, romantic-suspence/mystery, paranormal, sci-fi, time travel,, whatever if there's a guy and a girl some conflict, some UST, a resolution, hopefully a bit of smut and a happy ending I'm all good!). Also binging on Netflix, CBS all access, and Hulu. Surprisingly, considering my reading preferences, I watch mainly crime drama type shows, I'm working my way through all the seasons of CSI right now, having already finished White Collar, Criminal minds, NCIS, Bones, and a few others. Kind of a weird contrast between my reading and viewing preferences. LOL!
And last, but surely not least I'm doing a ton of knitting. Over the past couple years I got hooked on knitting socks (as some of you already know. ;-) But recently I've decided to try some more challenging patterns. I've always wanted to do something with a fancy Aran cable type pattern so I got a couple books with patterns and gave it a go.
My first project turned out well, if you don't look too closely (there are a lot of mistakes but I decided since it was for me I'd just consider it a learning experience. It's a long shawl, or maybe the correct term is a stole or a wrap. It reminds me of what the ladies wore in the old westerns, it's kind of a wide long scarf that you wrap around your sholders and it drapes over your arms. I love the color, although I don't think it pics do it justice. It's called Merlot Heather and it's a dark brown with reddish highlights. Ignore the mess in my guest room, but here it is stretched out on the bed being blocked.
And here is a closer view of the pattern:
And since I finished that I've started another that's more of a poncho that I think I'm going to give one of my daughters. It still has a long way to go, but I think the pattern is turning out nicely.
Here's what it should look like when it's done. (fingers crossed that it actually does).
So that what I've been up to, not getting any fan-fic written but at least I'm doing somthing creative.
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Date: 2021-02-23 04:58 pm (UTC)And YAY for getting your first vaccines! It's such a relief that you're both able to have some protection.
I have also been doing comfort reading, though mostly re-reads of old favorites. It definitely helps! <3
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Date: 2021-02-23 11:54 pm (UTC)Yeah, hubby was really anxious to get the vaccine so we jumped at the first chance.
And I totally get the idea of comfort reads, especially re-reads of old faves. Years ago a co-worker reacted with surprise when I mentioned I was re-reading a favorite book. She asked me, "Why on earth would you re-read a book you've already read when there are so many books out there waiting to be read?" I in turn asked her if she never watched re-runs of her favorite shows or movies, which she admitted she did but for some reason she thought re-reading a book was different. LOL!