Fitbit Daily Summary for July 30, 2017

Total steps: 5567
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2337
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.54 kilometers


July 30, 2017
via Fitbit

Video: Quick Sausage Ragu Pasta Recipe!

Quick Sausage Ragu Pasta Recipe!

via YouTube https://youtu.be/bL2UdRR1G2I

Psoriasis: Methotrexate (mtx)

My script from the dermatologist arrived in the post on Friday morning. I got it filled and took my first dose of methotrexate (mtx) after tea that night. So far so good there hasn't been any real side-effects that I have noticed other than being a little light headed and a bit tired (but that may have something to do with my waking up early rather than the new medication).

The daivobet that I have been using has made a BIG difference to my psoriasis already. In fact some patches are nearly completely gone!

Let's hope things continue to improve! With little or no side effects.

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 29, 2017

Total steps: 5320
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2280
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.38 kilometers


July 29, 2017
via Fitbit

Video: Traditional Potsticker Dumplings 煎餃 | The Dumpling Sisters

Traditional Potsticker Dumplings 煎餃 | The Dumpling Sisters

via YouTube https://youtu.be/qWkvFssMz24

Video: 3-Ingredient Nutella Recipes: Brownies, Cookies & Truffles!

3-Ingredient Nutella Recipes: Brownies, Cookies & Truffles!

via YouTube https://youtu.be/vjhBdPLYq40

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 28, 2017

Total steps: 8137
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2537
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 5.17 kilometers


July 28, 2017
via Fitbit

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 27, 2017

Total steps: 5878
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2377
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.73 kilometers


July 27, 2017
via Fitbit

Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• the parcel postie! He delivered my new (well, second hand) 10 inch tablet. I have been happily setting it all up ☺
• sunny days with blue skies
• slightly warmer mornings - much nicer than the -4°C we have had recently
• 
  

What are you thankful for this week?

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 26, 2017

Total steps: 6255
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2402
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.97 kilometers


July 26, 2017
via Fitbit

Finished Items - Crochet - 7 inch Tablet Covers

Mark and I are giving our old 7 inch tablets to a niece and nephew.

They've been tidied up and wiped clean. I thought I would send them new tablet covers to go with them. Our niece is a bit of a tomboy so no girly colours or patterns for her.

So, it's a variegated yarn (left over from the shawl I made) and a stripe pattern in blue (it's not finished yet). Since they are relatively plain they can decide who gets what once their parcel arrives.

The kids don't know they are coming, only Matk's sister does. It will be a lovely surprise for them. 

To be honest if it were me I would want something more but this is what the kids prefer. Their Mum, Sally, asked them what sort of covers kids their age might like because I was curious to know what to make for pre-teens and teenagers. A little sneaky but it's what they suggested.

I would have gone for minions, animals, flowers and other things. Oh well. What do I know I no longer have teenagers!

Video: Amazing Chocolate Cake Decorating ★ Amazing Cakes Style ★ Satisfying Cake Decorating Compilation

Amazing Chocolate Cake Decorating ★ Amazing Cakes Style ★ Satisfying Cake Decorating Compilation

via YouTube https://youtu.be/t4xJrSuxpbQ

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 25, 2017

Total steps: 5087
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2274
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.22 kilometers


July 25, 2017
via Fitbit

Video: Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor | Doctor Who | BBC America

Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor | Doctor Who | BBC America

via YouTube https://youtu.be/4aoO7BN0WQ8

Weekly Fitbit Stats - July 17 to July 23

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 24, 2017

Total steps: 5752
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2333
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.65 kilometers


July 24, 2017
via Fitbit

Finished Item - Crochet Toy

Hopefully this teddy looking toy will be added to an Operation Christmas Child box.

I didn't use a pattern. I just made some squares, circles and rectangles and assembled them into a toy.

I am sure some child will love it. Well, I hope they will.

Video: Christmas Special 2017 Trailer – Doctor Who – BBC

Christmas Special 2017 Trailer – Doctor Who – BBC

via YouTube https://youtu.be/YCkDXegqjR0

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 23, 2017

Total steps: 5158
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2271
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.28 kilometers


July 23, 2017
via Fitbit

VIDEO: Continental Knitting

I love how Donna explained this style of knitting. She made it look super easy.
I am thinking that I might give this style a go the next time I want to knit something.
After all the way she holds the yarn in her left hand is exactly how I hold the yarn when I crochet.

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 22, 2017

Total steps: 7020
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2445
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.46 kilometers


July 22, 2017
via Fitbit

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 22, 2017

Total steps: 7013
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2443
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.45 kilometers


July 22, 2017
via Fitbit

Finished Item - Crochet - Beachy Keen Shawl - Blocking

Finally blocked! 

I am not sure that I have done it correctly or not but it's done.

All I need to do is see what it looks like once it dries and I am wearing it.

Video: 10 Best WATERMELON Recipes in 10 minutes: How To Cook That Ann Reardon

10 Best WATERMELON Recipes in 10 minutes: How To Cook That Ann Reardon

via YouTube https://youtu.be/My_wf9mDK0Q

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 21, 2017

Total steps: 5822
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2384
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.7 kilometers


July 21, 2017
via Fitbit

Video: Crazy Cookie Dough: One Cookie Recipe with Endless Variations!

Crazy Cookie Dough: One Cookie Recipe with Endless Variations!

via YouTube https://youtu.be/_jBWWsJecLk

Psoriasis - My Dermatologist Visit

I saw the dermatologist on Wednesday. I believe it went really well. Thankfully I had written down all of the medications I had used over the years. At least the ones I could remember any way. It was quite a long list too. So I could let her know what I had tried previously. I am not sure if she was a little surprised or not about some of the things I have used. Especially when she made comments like, you did that yourself at home? I am guessing that dithranol isn't usually applied at home.

She then checked out my skin, the part I hate but of course you have to show your best side right , and gave me my PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) score = 20.7, which is moderate to severe. Here I was thinking that it wasn't too bad because I can still see lots and lots of good skin. To be honest I have had a lot worse with around 80% coverage a few years ago.

Then I got the usual explanations of topical, photo-therapy, medications and biologics treatments. She stated that biologics are the future BUT in Australia you need to have tried at least 3 things and have them fail or not work as effectively in order to qualify for the biologics.

Due to the years of UVB treatment I have had in the past she stated that I no longer have that as an option. So I need to try either methotrexate (mtx) or cyclosporin. I have used mtx in the past and went okay on that, at least what I can remember. The only problem I had was my liver function test showed something funky and I needed to stop taking it.

The derm would like me to try mtx but will keep a close eye on my liver function. I need to get some blood tests done before I can start. Once they are done and she has checked the results to see that everything is okay she will send me my prescription. The only thing I need to do whilst on this treatment is take folic acid & of course use the topical ointments she prescribed. It's meant to help with the possible nausea and vomiting that might occur, lucky me. Hopefully I will be able to start next week.

I go back and see her in three months time. In the meantime I can email her as needed. 

All I keep thinking is yay I have a modern thinking dermatologist who is open to using things other than old fashioned stinky tar based lotion. I like this new doctor! Please cross your fingers and toes for me that everything is well with my tests and that I get the go ahead for this treatment.

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 20, 2017

Total steps: 5750
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2358
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.65 kilometers


July 20, 2017
via Fitbit

Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• being able to catch up with my Bishop for a chat. I felt pretty good afterwards.That's a very good thing. Lots of information and ideas shared which was great.
• sunshine - even though it has been very cold the sunshine streaming through the window helps make up for it
• foggy starts to the day
• finally meeting my new dermatologist
• family - even though they drive me crazy some days
• going out for lunch with Mark

What are you thankful for this week?

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 19, 2017

Total steps: 5555
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2325
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.53 kilometers


July 19, 2017
via Fitbit

WIP - Crochet - Beachy Keen Shawl

I ended up frogging this shawl the other day and restarting it. I didn't like how small it looked using the 5 mm hook. I switched to a 6.5 mm hook and I like it much better.

I have used two and a half balls of ice yarn so far.

I got Brodie to take a photo of me wearing it just to get an idea on size but I am beginning to think that this might be too long. I really need to block this to be sure That being said though, I have never blocked anything before. Not on purpose anyway.

Time to sew in the ends and block I guess .. then I shall see. The finished item from the video and written pattern had a fringe. I am unsure if I want one to be honest. I've never really been a fringe type girl unless it's my hairstyle (~_o) I reckon I shall leave things as they are. What do you think?

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 18, 2017

Total steps: 4702
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2296
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.99 kilometers


July 18, 2017
via Fitbit

Video: Bill's Theme - #DWFinaleCountdown - Doctor Who

Bill's Theme - #DWFinaleCountdown - Doctor Who

via YouTube https://youtu.be/VTuQPrANJho

Video: Crazy Dough Stuffed Bread - Gemma's Crazy Dough Bread Series Ep 7

Crazy Dough Stuffed Bread - Gemma's Crazy Dough Bread Series Ep 7

via YouTube https://youtu.be/fjEaM5ujDk4

Weekly Fitbit Stats - July 10 to July 16

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 17, 2017

Total steps: 5851
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2366
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.72 kilometers


July 17, 2017
via Fitbit

Video: Meet Thirteen! The New Doctor

Still not ginger!

I am a little surprised that the new Doctor is a female.
Although that being said I like Jodie Whittaker from when she was in Broadchurch with David Tennant.
I can just imagine how interesting it will be with the Doctor discovering that he is now in a female body. This could be really good!

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 16, 2017

Total steps: 5729
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2331
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.64 kilometers


July 16, 2017
via Fitbit

Video - Crochet - Up and Down Stitch

I love the look of this stitch.

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 15, 2017

Total steps: 6316
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2403
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.01 kilometers


July 15, 2017
via Fitbit

WIP - Crochet - Beachy Keen Shawl

I started working on a shawl recently. Although for some reason mine doesn't look quite and loose as the one in the video. Perhaps I crochet tighter or that my work might just need blocking.

Anyway, it is looking really good but a lot smaller than I thought it would be considering how much I have crocheted already. As I mentioned I am just hoping that it is because it just needs blocking.

I followed this video but there is a link on the youtube channel to get the written pattern.

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 14, 2017

Total steps: 5023
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2301
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.19 kilometers


July 14, 2017
via Fitbit

Finished Item: Crochet Baby Cardigan

That's the last of my magic light ice yarn in this colourway. 

Let's hope that this colour will be in stock soon.

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 13, 2017

Total steps: 5560
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2341
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.53 kilometers


July 13, 2017
via Fitbit

Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• sunny days
• soft, squishy yarn in lovely colours
• Missionary visitors
• knit and natter
• soft, squishy ice yarn
• my crochet
• kitty cat cuddles

What are you thankful for this week?

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 12, 2017

Total steps: 5531
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2370
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.5 kilometers


July 12, 2017
via Fitbit

Video: Beginner Basics Knitting: How to Cable Without A Cable Needle

Beginner Basics Knitting: How to Cable Without A Cable Needle

via YouTube https://youtu.be/d0tJvpTc1O8

Happy Birthday Brodie!

Happy Birthday Brodie! 
I am sure you will have a wonderful day!
♥♥♥ love you heaps! ♥♥♥
xoxo

This photo was taken quite a few years ago.
Brodz must have been around 16 yo.

Brodz was going through a phase with longer hair! Smile kiddo!

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 11, 2017

Total steps: 9579
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2654
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 6.08 kilometers


July 11, 2017
via Fitbit

Weekly Fitbit Stats - July 3 to July 9

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 10, 2017

Total steps: 7056
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2465
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.47 kilometers


July 10, 2017
via Fitbit

WIP - Crochet - Baby Cardigan

I am using my last ball of  Ice Yarn in this colourway. I just love this one. 

I wanted to reorder it but it is out of stock *sigh* 

I have almost finished this cardigan. It whips up so quickly.
Pattern by Heather from Just Crochet. Heather sells her patterns on her website and also on Craftsy and Ravelry.

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 9, 2017

Total steps: 5007
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2312
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.18 kilometers


July 9, 2017
via Fitbit

Video from The Crochet Crowd - Granny Chevron ~ Wave Blanket

Another blanket to add to my to do list.
I have so many things I want to try I am not sure if I will ever get them all done.

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 8, 2017

Total steps: 5951
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2402
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.78 kilometers


July 8, 2017
via Fitbit

Finished Item - Knitting - Baby Kina in Ice Yarn

I know I am making a lot of these baby kinas up but they are so quick to make and they do look amazing. This one went to Olivia's Place. We delivered quite a few items there on Tuesday. In fact they loved the items that we brought over. 

It's good to know where the stuff we make is going and that they will be given away.With each pram and cot that is given to clients at Olivia's place they also give them a blanket.

I'm thinking that may be one of the places that I will regularly donate to.

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 7, 2017

Total steps: 6223
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2404
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.95 kilometers


July 7, 2017
via Fitbit

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 6, 2017

Total steps: 4534
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2240
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.88 kilometers


July 6, 2017
via Fitbit

Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• nice warm jackets
• gas heaters
• blankets to use when it's freezing outside (can you see a pattern here?) 
• seeing the temperatures reaching -4.6°C (23.72 °F) it's been really cold but the days warm up in to lovely sunny afternoons
• my crochet and knitting
• seeing a physio in regards to my arm/shoulder. It turns out my muscles near my shoulder blade are wound very tightly. I need to do some exercises to loosen them up and stretch them. It hurts to do them for now but I hope it improves soon

What are you thankful for this week?

Video: To Regenerate Or Not To Regenerate? - Doctor Who: Series 10

To Regenerate Or Not To Regenerate? - Doctor Who: Series 10

via YouTube https://youtu.be/eRGxGtdUxLQ

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 5, 2017

Total steps: 6177
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2416
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.92 kilometers


July 5, 2017
via Fitbit

Finished Item - Crochet - Toy Bear

My bear looks a little lopsided but I think this adds to the charm, right?

I made this using the Penny the Panda pattern from Lion Brand.

I didn't make the panda as you can see. I wanted to use up some of the scrap yarn I had instead.

I shall be adding this panda to the duck I made the other week. It will be added to Operation Christmas Child boxes that the Knit & Natter group are doing. Well technically it's not the group but the Church the other ladies belong to.

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 4, 2017

Total steps: 6631
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2434
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.21 kilometers


July 4, 2017
via Fitbit

Weekly Fitbit Stats - June 26 to July 2

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 3, 2017

Total steps: 6268
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2401
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.98 kilometers


July 3, 2017
via Fitbit

Video: 5 Minute Pad Thai Recipe!

5 Minute Pad Thai Recipe!

via YouTube https://youtu.be/fREIswJ-TZs

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 2, 2017

Total steps: 6578
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2446
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.18 kilometers


July 2, 2017
via Fitbit

VIDEO: 5 Healthy(ish) DESSERTS | Just 4 Ingredients Each

Some of these look really good!

Fitbit Daily Summary for July 1, 2017

Total steps: 6239
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2388
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.96 kilometers


July 1, 2017
via Fitbit

Finished Item - Baby Kina in Ice Yarn

Another baby Kina finished. I just love the colours of this Ice Yarn.

I will be delivering this one along with some other things to Olivia's Place. They help support mums and families during pregnancy and early parenting by providing things that baby needs (clothes, cots, etc).

Fitbit Daily Summary for June 30, 2017

Total steps: 7155
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2460
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.54 kilometers


June 30, 2017
via Fitbit