2022 day 7, 8, 9

2022 day 7, 8, 9

 Day  7, 8, 9

 

I know that Day 7, 8, 9 isn’t technically correct, but it works better for the google search engine. It is the way of the web, formulas that we use to try to get our blog posts seen by more people.  I just didn’t want anyone pulling out their copy of Strunk and White’s Elements of Style and calling me out. 

This weekend was crazy fast, between the broken plumbing, freezing weather, and people calling in sick for my part-time job.

So I compiled my “best of” for photos through the weekend, in homes to get back on track with my 100 day daily blogging goal.

My other 100 day goals are going along nicely… 100 day dress challenge 2.0, 100 days of art, 100 days of Keto, 100 days of daily knitting 100 days of giving away 1 thing per day, and 100 days of buying nothing but essentials.  I have been so with all the other goals… I have gotten behind on blogging… at the end of the day, I am pooped.  In addition, I started duolingo for Spanish on 1/2… and have done that daily — and it is something I plan on doing the rest of the 100 day challenge… and then an extra day.

2022 day 7

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. Details are on tracywearswool.com. I am also taking the same 100 days to make some additional positive changes to develop daily habits in writing, art, knitting and eating better.  I will also be not buying anything but essentials, and giving away an item for each of the 100 days.

JANUARY 7, 8, 9, 2022 – DAY 7, 8, 9

 

2022 day 7

Me, in my wool Pea Coat, over a sweater, and my willow dress. Nice and warm with leggings and my sturdy boots.

I am making progress on the yoke section of my Alberta Summer sweater. after that, it should go quickly!

2022 day 7

Who am I kidding… it is a raglan sweater made with fingering weight, gorgeous, but splitty, Noro yarn…. it is going to take me quite a few hours….

I see more netflix in my future – like the rest of Call the Midwife!

 

2022 day 7

so much depends upon a turquoise wheel barrow glazed with rain water beside the tin chicken

Don’t you think???

And my sincerest apologies to WCW for my unforgivable actions. I couldn’t help myself.

2022 day 7

The begonia is still in the window in the kitchen. She just can’t go out on the porch until spring.  And the little jade plant is just to small to survive.  When fear of frost is over, they will go back out.

And the tree is still up….

2022 day 7

I did get a little straightening in, and went through my drawers to find things to give away. 

This is the long sleeve shirt drawer, there is another with short sleeve.  Hopefully, I will be able to donate enough to just have 1 drawer.

2022 day 7

Give away’s this weekend were three long sleeve shirts.  I actually like them all…. and wear them all.  But this is the time of year that people can use more warm clothes.  So I will be finding a good source to donate — something community based.

2022 day 7
2022 day 7
2022 day 7

Thanks for joining me on day 7, 8, 9 of my #tracywearswool & new habits journey.

Stay tuned for the next 91 days!

 

 

–Tracy

 

2022 day 7

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative stuff  that I get into!

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2022 day 6

2022 day 6

 Day  6

 

Day 6 was all the way up in the low 50s, so I took advantage of the pleasantly balmy weather to get the 250 tulip bulbs that I had ordered late into their intended spot.  I can’t wait until spring comes. Tulips do really well up here in Portland, and the bulbs can stay in the ground year-round.

And yes, I did actually garden in my cashmere sweater!

I also got out my notions box, and repaired one of Brooke’s favorite sweaters, something I have been putting off for a bit.  Below is my favorite notions bag for knitting, filled with all sorts of handy tools.  I keep meaning to write a post about all my favorites, but the little clear case contains most of them and for under $8! You can find info about that HERE.

2022 day 6

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. Details are on tracywearswool.com. I am also taking the same 100 days to make some additional positive changes to develop daily habits in writing, art, knitting and eating better.  I will also be not buying anything but essentials, and giving away an item for each of the 100 days.

JANUARY 6, 2022 – DAY 6

 

2022 day 6

Today I tossed on my dress, followed by a green cashmere sweater from Chicos, and a scarf I knit — and was my first hand dyed yarn.  So much fun.

I am still working away on the yoke section of my Alberta Summer sweater.

2022 day 6

Last year, I ended up knitting 14 sweaters… this year I am aiming for the 12 again… and let’s see what happens.  I had a special request from the older sister of a new baby who got a sweater… so I might make a matching one for Big Sister.

2022 day 6

This is my drawing of the day — ink with watercolor wash.  Hmmm looks like someone wearing a dress like mine….

Winsor & Newton watercolor paints, and my favorite little Pentalic 3 x 4″ Pocket Sketchbook Traveler Journal.

2022 day 6

Here is where most of the tulip bulbs are burried.  I am so happy I got them in.  

Today’s giveaway was a candle holder that I have had for years, but never seem to use.  I am  hoping to find a good home for it.

2022 day 6

Thanks for joining me on day 6 of my #tracywearswool & new habits journey.

Stay tuned for the next 96 days!

 

 

–Tracy

 

2022 day 6

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative stuff  that I get into!

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2022 day 5

2022 day 5

 Day  5

 

Day 5 was a busy one.  All the regular stuff, plus a trip to the Post Office to mail something to Holly, the beautiful daughter of a fellow “woolie” — someone who also did the 100 day dress challenge.

I had a pleasant trip to Trader Joes, and while putting away my daughter’s groceries, I noticed that her sink was not draining… and had backed up into the dish drainer side of the two-section sink.  So I got the plunger… wait, first I changed out of my dress…. and then proceeded to plunge the dishdrainer side while I was running the garbage disposal, and running water.  My daughter put  Queen on the Alexa device — and I plunged away to “we are the champions”. Seemed to drain, but then proceeded to fill up the sink again. I repeated the process several times, without success. So I stopped, and thought I had better get the snake. As I passed the bathroom, much to my horror, I realized that while I was plunging, the bathroom sink was throwing up a week’s worth of coffee-grounds and eggshells, and a two-day old taco bell chicken bowl… all over the bathroom counter and floor and it was running into the living area.

I took apart the kitchen sink plumbing and snaked it.  I took apart the bathroom sink and plunged it.  I put everything back together, and it is still clogged.   We are trying Draino industrial stuff… before we cave in and call the plumber.  Fingers crossed.

 

2022 day 5

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. Details are on tracywearswool.com. I am also taking the same 100 days to make some additional positive changes to develop daily habits in writing, art, knitting and eating better.  I will also be not buying anything but essentials, and giving away an item for each of the 100 days.

JANUARY 5, 2022 – DAY 5

 

2022 day 5

Dressing was a snap, tossed on the dress, and old flannel shirt, a belt and my new favorite: the FORAGER POUCH which made a great purse.  Wore it like a fanny pack — only it is easier to slip things in and out… and looks a lot more hip! 

2022 day 5

Worked a bit on sweater #1: Alberta Summer in a wonderful Noro dk that I got from Webs. I am halfway down the yoke — it is knit top-down in one piece, with a lace yoke.  

 

2022 day 5

This is my drawing of the day — ink with watercolor wash.

Winsor & Newton watercolor paints, and my favorite little Pentalic 3 x 4″ Pocket Sketchbook Traveler Journal.

2022 day 5

Messy palette — I like the small size – perfect for on-the-go “Plein Aire” meetups with the Urban Sketcher group. 

Today’s giveaway was a sweet little barn owl statuette!

2022 day 5

Thanks for joining me on day 5 of my #tracywearswool & new habits journey.

Stay tuned for the next 95 days!

And look, someone thinks Titus is a pillow!  

 

–Tracy

 

2022 day 5

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative stuff  that I get into!

SOME OF MY RECENT POSTS:

2022 day 4

2022 day 4

 Day  4

 

Day 4  warmed up a bit. And not a bit too soon for me.  It was still chilly, but up in the 40s.  And that gave me a little bit of time to get things straightened up outside.  I still haven’t gotten the tulip bulbs in, but that is coming…next warm spell.

I have been doing well on the buy nothing for 100 days.. but that has been a challenge. I seem to be inundated with ads on social media, and emails, and push notifications.  The yarn sales are the worst… such lovely hanks from small hand dyers… or the beautiful Noro that is on sale for a ridiculous price.  96 days to go. Getting rid of 100 things has been a lot easier!

Also… I started Duolingo a few days ago, on the second.  So I guess I am adding that to the new habits I am cultivating, as I have been doing it every day.  Always good to brush up on a second language — so I am going with Spanish.  But I also might do Latin….

And I made a little video of all the shots I needed to take… just to try to get one!  I use a tripod with a bluetooth clicker for my phone.n Super good deal, and on sale now for under $17!

 

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. Details are on tracywearswool.com. I am also taking the same 100 days to make some additional positive changes to develop daily habits in writing, art, knitting and eating better.  I will also be not buying anything but essentials, and giving away an item for each of the 100 days.

JANUARY 4, 2022 – DAY 4

 

2022 day 4

I had a bunch of cleaning to get done today, so I put on my Willow, and a denim apron on top. I also tried out my new FORAGER POUCH that I ordered last year…before the challenge. It attaches to my belt and folds up when not in use.  Great purse alternative. Or dog bags. I LOVE it!

2022 day 4

Daily knitting on the sock…but I need to get crackin’ on this month’s sweater!   I am knitting a sweater called Alberta Summer in a wonderful Noro dk that I got from Webs. I will post a photo tomorrow!

 

2022 day 4

I also did a little drawing… but when will i remember not to use pens that bleed with watercolor.  UGG!  Colored pencils to the rescue.

Winsor & Newton watercolor paints, and my favorite little Pentalic 3 x 4″ Pocket Sketchbook Traveler Journal.

2022 day 4

Here is a close-up of my FORAGER POUCH… perfect for carrying my sock project.

Today’s giveaway was a Chewbacca talking candy dispenser. Matches the Yoda from yesterday.  Hope someone likes it!

 

2022 day 4

Thanks for joining me on day 4 of my #tracywearswool & new habits journey.

Stay tuned for the next 96 days!

Rainey says goodnight!  

 

–Tracy

 

2022 day 4

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative stuff  that I get into!

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2022 day 3

2022 day 3

 Day  3

 

Day 3 was still pretty cold… but I managed to get out in the garden and yank out some of the frozen nasturtiums and dahlias.  They looked so pretty right up to the freeze. Not so much anymore.  Salvador Dali called and wants his nasturtiums back. They were on borrowed time and lasted pretty long into the season. Parting is such sweet sorrow…

2022 day 3

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. Details are on tracywearswool.com. I am also taking the same 100 days to make some additional positive changes to develop daily habits in writing, art, knitting and eating better.  I will also be not buying anything but essentials, and giving away an item for each of the 100 days.

JANUARY 3, 2022 – DAY 3

 

2022 day 3

Today was a first… I went and shot pool with a ladies’ group here in Portland.  Had a wonderful time. Didn’t embarrass myself too much and met a few new friends.

This is what my garden looked like about a month ago.

2022 day 3
I continued my daily habit of art with a line drawing… only to realize that the ink was not waterproof… so I colored in with some pencils instead of doing watercolor.
2022 day 3

Best of all, Number 1 and I went to see a live show of THE MOTH — a show carried by NPR and Oregon Public Broadcasting.  It was so much fun and was held at The Old Church Concert Hall downtown.

2022 day 3

Today’s giveaway was a Yoda talking candy dispenser.  

I am super happy to be purging myself of all these little things that I manage to have acquired along the way.  100 things, 100 days. Mostly to appreciative folks in my neighborhood Buy Nothing Group!

2022 day 3

Thanks for joining me on day 3 of my #tracywearswool & new habits journey.

Stay tuned for the next 97 days!

Here is  Grandog Titus taking over my chair — in December before the freeze– you can see the green nasturtium leaves!  

 

–Tracy

 

2022 day 3

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative stuff  that I get into!

SOME OF MY RECENT POSTS:

2022 day 1

2022 day 1

It’s the first day of a new year!

2021 was interesting… to say the least. The second year of the pandemic looming, I was determined to do something so that didn’t look back on the year and think … what did I accomplish with all that extra time?    In part, I…

  • completed my first 100-day dress challenge and made a lot of wonderful friends along the way.
  • cut 2 feet off my hair.
  • learned APPLACHIAN FLATFOOT AND CLOGGING
  • knit 14 sweaters, a couple of pairs of socks and a few hats.
  • changed jobs
  • participated in Inktober
  • cut out refined sugar and carbs… and lost 20 lbs
  • moved full time to Portland
  • and…
  • ripped out an entire front lawn and replaced it with garden boxes and a watering system.

For the next 100 I plan to continue with another 100-day dress challenge (same idea, different dress), work on art every day,  give away 100 items, and buy nothing but essentials.

I am also planning on knitting another 12 sweaters…. or 6 sweaters and 6 pr of socks.  I haven’t quite decided on that yet!

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. Details are on tracywearswool.com

JANUARY 1, 2022 – DAY 1

 

2022 day 1

Having a wool dress to slip into this morning was a lifesaver.  After oversleeping a bit, I threw on the dress and a trusty Columbia Sportswear wool sweater, leggings, and boots in about 3 minutes. 

2022 day 1

Then, fortified with a cup of coffee, I tossed on a wool pea coat to brave the 25 degree weather for a quick dog walk.  And I made it on time for my 9 am Wool& Fiber Friends Zoom call that I was hosting!!

2022 day 1

This afternoon, I worked on my website — and updated my 12 sweaters in 2021 knitting page, and worked on a little ink and watercolor drawing.

 

2022 day 1

I discussed chair rights with my two housemates, but was outnumbered.

Finally, I bagged up some items to post on my neighborhood buy nothing group.

2022 day 1

 

Thanks for joining me on my #tracywearswool journey.

Stay tuned for the next 99 days!

Be well, and get out there and enjoy yourself.

–Tracy

 

2022 day 1

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!

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