Sunrise on the prairies

I am shocked! I bought a cream that was recommended by my friends who have had nerve issues in the past. What can a cream do? Very skeptically, I applied some to my affected area. It took a while to take effect, but it made the day much more pleasant. It's called LivRelief, and you can bet that I'll be using it. I may not even need that stick for the flight home! There is a light at the end of the tunnel - at least for today. 

Thanks to everyone who recommended that product. It's not a cure, but the bite of the pain has subsided. That didn't help me when I returned to bed this morning and made a sudden, wrong move. But I digress. 

I had another successful day of arranging things. I went back to Walmart to exchange socks, only to have to go back one more time this morning to exchange them yet again. But at least we found something Dad can put on himself and that he likes. That's all that counts. I'm not happy with the quality—these are diabetic socks, which are more than likely worn by someone wearing house shoes or slippers, not work boots. 

We did banking (two banks), found a house cleaner, picked up a quilt that I need to take home, and many other fun things. I only brought a small suitcase, and now I have a big quilt to take home, so packing will be entertaining this morning. Thankfully, I had a folding shopping bag, so I checked the suitcase and will carry some stuff in the bag on the plane, along with my backpack. Hopefully, the quilt can be crammed into the suitcase. I'll make it work, and you'll see more about the quilt when I get home. It will be a "fun" job to finish and a perfect example for my binding class. 

It's funny how examples fall into your lap when you least expect them. 

This morning has to be short as I'm running out of time. Why? Did I sleep in? No - I had a book to finish. I know - but I just couldn't get into this book and couldn't read much on the plane. But it's called Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce. Well, I finished it in time. I had ONE hour left before it was going to be returned. It's funny, it's sad, and, well, it's an intriguing read about learning to break out of your shell. Get up your GUMPTION, and you can do anything! 

The sunrise was happening as I drove to the apartment yesterday at 9:30 a.m. I wanted to stop and take a picture because it was spectacular. However, that was not an option as I was on the bridge, so I had to drive a little further to get off the bridge and past the town. This is what I saw. 

Sunrise on the prairies

Before the sun appeared, the "flame" shooting into the sky was very long, and it was amazing!!! This is the best I could get. Where in Ontario (at least in the city) would you ever see this? The sun came out and slid immediately behind the clouds for the day. 

The temperature? A mere minus 25 without the windchill! 

The temperature at 9:30 a.m.

It actually warmed up to minus 18 during the day. How civilized. It's currently minus 23, so that's an improvement. It will get much warmer as soon as I leave!

I couldn't help myself. As I walked past the puzzle in the apartment's common room, I had to place a puzzle piece. The pieces left are for the grey background, so it will take some work. I'll leave them to that. 

I found a piece! 

Perhaps when I get home, I'll dig one out and take a wee break. Then, I can get to work with a vengeance. While I only have the two UFO Zooms left for this year, and I just have a bit of work to complete my homework, there is MUCH else to do. 

It was a day of visitors, as my aunt and second cousin stopped by my parents to say hello and brought an incredible tray of homemade goodies. Shoot, I forgot to post the picture of that. Thanks so much to Arlene, Jaxxon, and Sadie (the dog) for the visit. 

Then, on my way to the hotel last night, I stopped to visit another aunt, Norma. We had a good visit, and I picked up one more thing to bring home from her. Yes, I will have to do creative packing, so I checked that small bag. It's just going to be easier. 

I also chatted with my Aunt Irene, a quilter, on the phone. So, I made good rounds of visiting the family in a minimal time frame! 

The weather will be much nicer next time I'm back, and I'll have more time!

Speaking of time, I must get going as I have two errands to get done before I head to the apartment. My flight is at 1:30, and I have to get there. We had some snow and blowing snow yesterday, but I imagine the highways are fine, and I have ONE more errand to complete in Saskatoon. Since I have checked my luggage, I need time to get that thing checked. So, I will barely have time to say goodbye this morning and then be on the road, where I'll listen to my audiobook that will also disappear today because it's due in a couple of hours. 

I don't know what happened, but I had a long list of holds, each saying it would take weeks or months to arrive. Then, POOF—many arrived simultaneously. I've been delaying them, and I'll have lots next week. I'll just keep delaying them. 

I don't know who else is staying at this hotel, but they have a heavy foot! STOMP STOMP and I hear it at 3 a.m. Doors opening and closing, knocking -- I have no idea, but it has happened every night. Thankfully, I can get back to sleep quickly. 

OK -- Now I must run downstairs, get breakfast, shower quickly, pack, and leave!

Have a super day!!!!

Ciao!!!!