Sewing has been my jam lately.
I’ve been trying to improve my skills and get more consistent at just a few things before moving on to something new. As evidenced from the above photo, number one on the list has been jammie pants.
Feeding My Microbes
I’ve been listening to an audiobook about microbes and the microbiomes of several different species, and it’s totally fascinating.
There’s been a lot of hype surrounding the human gut microbiome — that is, all the bacteria and other microbes that live in the gastrointestinal tract — how the beneficial microbes can be reduced or entirely eliminated by antibiotics, how some people have effected changes in their health by transplanting the gut microbes from one person into another, and how we can nourish our own microbiome by feeding it fiber and fermented foods like yogurt.
The dietary changes aren’t a quick fix by any means, but as I was listening to this book, it occurred to me that I really, REALLY don’t eat enough fiber.
Take my word for it. 💩
Adventures in Optometry
This July, both Connor and I went to visit a new eye doctor (since our old one stopped accepting our insurance). The tl;dr version: Connor didn’t get glasses right away, but he did get them. Also, I got progressive lenses (aka multifocals).
Zippered Throw Pillow With Piping
I’ve been trying to expand my sewing skills slowly but surely, one project at a time. The project I’ve been chipping away at for the past few weeks is this throw pillow, made from a t-shirt I bought on vacation back in 2010.
Today’s Meeting Doodle: Halloween Kitty
