Saturday, October 19, 2024
Last Night's Sleep
6 hr 59 min
Today's Forecast
FROST ADVISORY
Frost may damage frost-sensitive fruit trees and vegetable plants.
Temperatures inland from the Great Lakes have dropped to near the freezing mark this morning.
Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.
Today: Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20°C. UV index 4 or moderate.
Tonight: Clear. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 8°C.
Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk
Today's Journal
I watched Hallmark Christmas movies all day, while I switched between doing chores and projects, and relaxing.
- The Christmas Promise
- Yes, Chef! Christmas
- Christmas Bells Are Ringing
- Our Christmas Mural
- Holiday Road
- 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
This is one of the projects I worked on today...
I bought this leather recliner for Dennis 7 years ago when he finally retired at the age of 69. It was a really good quality one from Critelli's Fine Furniture downtown. It was a splurge, but I got it on sale because they were discontinuing this particular model.
It looked good for the first 5 years. And then when Dennis got sick back in early 2023 he started spending a lot more time in his chair. Of course this year, 2024, he spent even more time in his chair, particularly when he went on home oxygen 24/7.
Dennis almost always wore blue jeans and because he couldn't do much in the way of exercise he would sit in his chair and do leg exercises, like ankle circles or whatever. Denim material on leather is like sandpaper on wood. It just wears it out completely.
It got so bad that earlier this year I bought a fur throw to cover the seat cushion so it didn't look so ugly.
I decided I would try and restore the colour on the leather. I figured if it works it's a lot cheaper than buying a new chair and probably would look better than putting a cloth cover over it.
BEFORE PICS
AFTER PICS
I am pleasantly surprised. I cleaned it and put on two coats just to make it a little more even because I thought it was a wee bit streaky after only one coat. Then I applied the final product which is the protector. Leather cream. Apparently it protects the leather from moisture and staining. And it helps to bring out the sheen of the leather.
It was so satisfying covering up all the cracks and worn out spots. Woohoo.
Plus I noticed when I ordered it from Amazon I forgot to use the $10 coupon (duh) so I called customer service and they gave me a $10 credit. 😎
Today's Daily Affirmations
* I focus on cultivating a grateful heart.
* I feel really good about my success.
* I take back control of my emotional state.
* I have a deep understanding of my emotions.
* I make space for thoughts that encourage positivity.
* I invite lightness into my life.
* I say yes to opportunities that can help me reach my true potential.
* I am experiencing profound spiritual growth.
Today's Exercise
"Name"
minutes / steps
Today's Total Steps:
5536
