As a reminder, once I had my stem cell transplant, then I am just like a newborn baby. All my vaccinations have been wiped out and I will have to get them all redone. This is why I am posting as Day 31, etc. Eventually I will be posting like newborn ages of 6 weeks, 2 months, 3 months, etc.
Day 31 - Friday, December 1
Yesterday, Thursday, November 30, I did not get my groceries done in the morning. I did make it to the bank, but I started to feel nauseous and I wanted to go to the Women's Institute Artisan and Craft Show with my cousin-in-law. I rested in the morning and then went out in the afternoon. I had a lovely afternoon at the craft show and then back to my cousin's home for a cup of tea and gingerbread cookies. The afternoon flew by and I had to leave to meet Hubby at his work. We then enjoyed a nice dinner together at a local sports bar.
Hubby took today, Friday, December 1 off as a vacation day. We went grocery shopping in the morning and came home for lunch. I was feeling a little tired so I had a brief power nap. Then we made our way to the downtown to do some Christmas shopping (stocking stuffers) and enjoy walking in the outdoors. We did some touristy things in our downtown and we enjoyed a lovely cup of tea (coffee for Hubby) at Musiikki Café. Before this was a quaint café that hosts small musical ensembles in the evening, it used to be a retail store. A friend used to own the store and we were very happy to see the space now has a great vibe to it. Although we enjoyed our tea break, it was really a break for me to rest and regain some energy to continue with our day.
Although we had not been successful in finding stocking stuffers, we did find some treasures for ourselves. I love the store, Send in the Clowns, and I found advent candles which have been scarce and hard to find. I bought enough for this year and next year's Advent season. I use them with my Advent Wreath which is put out and I reflect on every Advent and Christmas season. I also found a lovely set of Christmas cards that I can now start sending them out to family and friends through the mail.
Hubby bought himself a new shirt from a local men's store that is closing in a couple of weeks. It is a retirement closing and the owner is really looking forward to a Christmas break. This gentleman has never had a holiday between Christmas and New Years!
While Hubby and I were meandering and shopping, we stopped into one of our favourite stores. The floors are still the old, creaky hardwood and they have a great selection of imported foods and local, artisan foods. We went in just to browse but we weren't expecting to find anything exciting. But......I had only taken a couple of steps inside the store when I recognized the logo of a brand of Scotch that I love. Obviously this store does not sell alcohol but what I saw was my favourite whisky fudge. Glenfarclas Whisky Fudge!! Hubby saw my eyes light up. He saw me get a spring to my step. He also saw me make a fast beeline to the display. We bought 3 tins which I'm going to hide until Christmas time. What a fantastic treat this will be on Christmas Day when my children will be home and we can share as a family.
After buying the fudge, Hubby and I decided to make our way up the main street to our car. Once we got there, we carefully put our packages into the car and made our way to our favourite Indian restaurant for dinner. I haven't been there since the day that I was admitted to hospital back in October. My taste buds are still slightly off and I've been afraid to try my favourite Indian foods in case they don't taste good to me or that they don't sit well with me. Tonight, though, I'm willing to try it. I ordered a dish that I haven't had in a long time. I always enjoy it but it is very, very mild. This would be my first foray into reintroducing this cuisine to my body. It was good. I did try some of Hubby's Saag Aloo (a potato and spinach side dish) and I found it very tasty. Again, it is a mild dish.
Our plan for the day was to finish it off by attending the Kingston Frontenacs OHL hockey game. We were willing to be flexible on this item of our day as it would depend on my energy levels and how well I felt. My power nap must have helped me out as I had the energy and willpower to attend the game. I thoroughly enjoyed the game although I started to yawn as the time that I normally go to bed came and went. It was so nice to be out and about! As soon as I got home, I headed off to bed.
Day 32 - Saturday, December 2
Today will be a rest day. I will go out and finish the groceries with Hubby in the morning and then I will rest for the rest of the day. I will put up my nativity scene and get my Advent Wreath assembled with the candles. I might work on Christmas cards. It will be a quiet day without much activity. I want to be able to go to church tomorrow morning and then to another Frontenacs' hockey game tomorrow afternoon. I am tired and need this rest day today.
It's good that you can get out in the crowds now. It sounded like you had an awesome time with your husband on Friday. Today I'm slowly putting up the Christmas tree.
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