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It's 7 degrees Celsius right now, with a chilly rain that has been falling steadily all day. There's also a frost warning in effect for tonight, with a note that the temperature may dip below the freezing mark in some areas of the province.
It's a good day to stay inside.
Unfortunately for R, he has to work. And is sick. Poor R. At times like this, I feel especially guilty that I get to sit at home comfortably while he goes out and works for people who don't appreciate him half as much as they ought to, won't make allowances for his health, and in general treat him rather unpleasantly.
But I suppose that will be me again, soon enough. Just as soon as I can find a job. I can just hope that I end up working for decent people instead of lousy ones. I don't have as many chronic health problems as R, but I've got my share of them nonetheless. And it's much easier when an employer recognises that and makes the occasional allowance rather than demanding that an ill person push past the problem and continue working when it's ruining their health.
I think I'll have a cup of tea ready for R when he comes home. I picked some loose teas from The Feel Good Store yesterday. Belgian chocolate rooibos for myself, and a blend called Coldblaster for both of us. It's got herbs to boost the immune system and pieces of dried fruit to provide a little bit of extra vitamin C. I'm certain that there are rosehips in there. Per weight, rosehips contain more vitamin C than oranges do. Yes, those red knobbly things on the rose bushes that grow along the sides of roads are chock full of the very thing needed to help fight off a cold.
And I think with this nasty weather, a tea like that will be very beneficial. (Though if I make some for myself, I think I'll have some of that herbal tea that acts as a decongestant first, to help clear my sinuses.)
I'm happy that The Feel Good Store is also carrying Algonquin Teas now. We use their Sacred Blend tea here a lot, not just for the taste but because the herbs in it act as an anti-inflammatory and help with stomach problems. We ordered it direct from their website when we found that nowhere in the city carried it for a while, and the price was good at only $6 a box, but there had to be a minimum of 6 boxes per order. I was going to place another order a little while ago, but then I lost my job and we ran out of money. The price at The Feel Good Store is almost $9 a box, but at least we can buy only one box there if we run out, until we can place a large order with the site again.
We've each got half a sub left from supper last night, and some smoked salmon tails that I brought home from Lord's yesterday. If you've never tried smoked salmon tails, I highly recommend it. They're salty as anything, but delicious. We eat them cold, and they're a wonderful snack.
There's something wonderful about knowing that there's good food and drink in the apartment when the weather's so awful outside. It makes me feel content, sheltered, well cared for. As soon as some more dishes are cleaned, we can get some more groceries in an have a day or two of cooking so that the freezer's stocked up with ready-to-grab food. It'll be nice to eat soup that didn't come from a can again!
Taking the topic away from food and drink for a moment, I'm very tempted to get the red cashmere yarn from the back room and to start knitting a shawl that I've had my eye on for a while. Red isn't my preferred colour, but since the lace pattern of the shawl is reminiscent of flickering flames, it seemed appropriate.
I've also been talking with somebody who may be interested in having me knit a shawl. She's asked for prices earlier, and she's such a good friend that I didn't feel right charging for "work" that I enjoy doing so much, so I told her that if she provided the yarn (or the cost of the yarn), then that will be enough for me. Some artists will tell me that this is a bad idea, that it's devaluing the hours of work I will put into making something, but really, it would only be devaluing it if the person in question didn't appreciate the work I put into it. And I know she will.
Besides, depending on what kind of shawl she wants and what kind of yarn she chooses, simply paying for the materials could run anywhere between $20 to $100, and for a friend, I just couldn't feel justified charging more than that when it may already cost a pretty penny to start with. For some random person off the street, I'd charge for labour, but not for friends.
Maybe after having some tea when R comes home, I'll take a nap. I didn't sleep well again last night, and my eyelids have been heavy all morning.
It's a good day to stay inside.
Unfortunately for R, he has to work. And is sick. Poor R. At times like this, I feel especially guilty that I get to sit at home comfortably while he goes out and works for people who don't appreciate him half as much as they ought to, won't make allowances for his health, and in general treat him rather unpleasantly.
But I suppose that will be me again, soon enough. Just as soon as I can find a job. I can just hope that I end up working for decent people instead of lousy ones. I don't have as many chronic health problems as R, but I've got my share of them nonetheless. And it's much easier when an employer recognises that and makes the occasional allowance rather than demanding that an ill person push past the problem and continue working when it's ruining their health.
I think I'll have a cup of tea ready for R when he comes home. I picked some loose teas from The Feel Good Store yesterday. Belgian chocolate rooibos for myself, and a blend called Coldblaster for both of us. It's got herbs to boost the immune system and pieces of dried fruit to provide a little bit of extra vitamin C. I'm certain that there are rosehips in there. Per weight, rosehips contain more vitamin C than oranges do. Yes, those red knobbly things on the rose bushes that grow along the sides of roads are chock full of the very thing needed to help fight off a cold.
And I think with this nasty weather, a tea like that will be very beneficial. (Though if I make some for myself, I think I'll have some of that herbal tea that acts as a decongestant first, to help clear my sinuses.)
I'm happy that The Feel Good Store is also carrying Algonquin Teas now. We use their Sacred Blend tea here a lot, not just for the taste but because the herbs in it act as an anti-inflammatory and help with stomach problems. We ordered it direct from their website when we found that nowhere in the city carried it for a while, and the price was good at only $6 a box, but there had to be a minimum of 6 boxes per order. I was going to place another order a little while ago, but then I lost my job and we ran out of money. The price at The Feel Good Store is almost $9 a box, but at least we can buy only one box there if we run out, until we can place a large order with the site again.
We've each got half a sub left from supper last night, and some smoked salmon tails that I brought home from Lord's yesterday. If you've never tried smoked salmon tails, I highly recommend it. They're salty as anything, but delicious. We eat them cold, and they're a wonderful snack.
There's something wonderful about knowing that there's good food and drink in the apartment when the weather's so awful outside. It makes me feel content, sheltered, well cared for. As soon as some more dishes are cleaned, we can get some more groceries in an have a day or two of cooking so that the freezer's stocked up with ready-to-grab food. It'll be nice to eat soup that didn't come from a can again!
Taking the topic away from food and drink for a moment, I'm very tempted to get the red cashmere yarn from the back room and to start knitting a shawl that I've had my eye on for a while. Red isn't my preferred colour, but since the lace pattern of the shawl is reminiscent of flickering flames, it seemed appropriate.
I've also been talking with somebody who may be interested in having me knit a shawl. She's asked for prices earlier, and she's such a good friend that I didn't feel right charging for "work" that I enjoy doing so much, so I told her that if she provided the yarn (or the cost of the yarn), then that will be enough for me. Some artists will tell me that this is a bad idea, that it's devaluing the hours of work I will put into making something, but really, it would only be devaluing it if the person in question didn't appreciate the work I put into it. And I know she will.
Besides, depending on what kind of shawl she wants and what kind of yarn she chooses, simply paying for the materials could run anywhere between $20 to $100, and for a friend, I just couldn't feel justified charging more than that when it may already cost a pretty penny to start with. For some random person off the street, I'd charge for labour, but not for friends.
Maybe after having some tea when R comes home, I'll take a nap. I didn't sleep well again last night, and my eyelids have been heavy all morning.
