Jul. 29

My husband had an appointment with one of his doctors at the national hospital  last Tuesday.  I accompanied him because I wanted to take pictures of Himeji Castle which is located next to the hospital.  

(Red arrow) 

The board says "National Hospital Organization Himeji Medical Center" 

(Bue arrow)

My husband is walking towards the enterance of the building.

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My husband and I went back to the parking lot after seeing the doctor.

Himeji Castle stands beautiful behind him. 

It was raining slightly, so the road was wet.

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In my previous article, I wrote about I felt pain because I stretched my muscle in my right wrist.  

One of RJ tutors suggested that I buy an ice tray with cap, so I bought one the other day.  

The RJ tutor also suggested that when I pick up ice cubes, I turn the bottom up the ice tray and run the water for a few seconds. 

It became much easier to pick up ice cubes!

Nowadays, I cannot enjoy crochet because I still have pains in my right wrist.  However, I can still enjoy coloring books.

I finished one of the pages, and I went to a convenience store (7-11) to make a photo copy of it.  I put it into the frame. 

I hung the frame at the enterance of main door of our place. 

I already have several coloring books. 

This is my most favorite book among them. 

Jul. 15

I went to Seria, the 100-yen shop in my neighorhood this afternoon.

Today, I was very happy to find the tenugui, Japanese traditional towel which has illustrated birds named Budgerigars and Cockatiels.  I bought the same pattern with two different colors: one in brown, and the other in deep green.

 

Last month, I found the same pattern at the shop but it was sold out quickly.  I missed the chance to buy it at that time.  I had been waiting for the pattern coming back on sale. 

Immediately after returning home, I took up my sewing box and made a compact bag. I made it by hand within 30 minutes.

Jul. 14 - I feel pain in my right wrist.

Our Japanese Apricot tree has been shading our garden these years.  Some of the twigs started to be obstacles when I pass under the tree.

 

The Japanese Apricot Tree is seen at the right side in the picture.

I began to cut down the long twigs with scissors one week ago. 

They were very hard and I felt a pain in my right wrist.

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Also, we have hot days as high as 30 degrees Celsius. 

I am enjoying iced soda nowadays.  

When I took ice cubes a few days ago, I also felt a pain. 

Maybe I strained the muscles in my wrist.  

( strain (verb) to cause an injury by working the muscles too hard )

My wrist is not swollen, but it's painful. 

I was wondering if I'll use a poultice.  Hopefully, we have them in our house.

Loxoprofen Natrium Plaster

( plaster (noun) a bandage on which a poultice or liniment is spread for application.)

I wear cotton glove to avoid the plaster from being taken off.

When I wash dishes, I wear a rubber glove.

Sometimes it might be better to position my hand higher
than my heart to improve blood circulation.

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Last month I started making a light blue shawl with summer yarn. 

The pattern is so complicated, so I had to undo some parts. 

However, I am taking a rest because I feel pains in my wrist. 

It may take a few years before the shawl can be finished.