The most important April update? Spring is here! It actually looks and feels like spring now, and I feel like myself again. It surprises me how much of the year I don’t feel like myself at all because of the weather. I was meant to live in a world of 72 degrees and sunshine.

Bob and I were actually sick in April, for the first time in a long time. I was off sick from work two days. I also started the Aimovig self-shot for headaches and migraines. And guess what? It is working! It’s reduced my number of days with headaches by 2/3 and most of the days when I have a headache, it’s not a day-long thing. I’ve had two migraines in April, compared to 7 or 8 in March.

We snagged Tuxie #2, got him fixed and got him a home. Since then, we’ve seen two black cats and a tortie, but as of yet they are not coming around for treats.

With the reduction in headaches, I’ve had a weird mental clarity. This is how normal people live! I made this bracelet for a coworker, and will maybe make similar for the Mutt Market craft fair along with purse charms and lip gloss key chains.

I crocheted 11 cup cozies for the coffee pull for the upcoming Whisker Mixer. Then I worked on a shell-stitch sleeveless top which, when completed, will probably be too ugly to wear. Now I’m working on some crochet head kerchiefs for the Mutt Market craft fair.

I put together a basket called Blind Date with a Book for the Whisker Mixer. It has a bottle of wine, wine mug, two pairs of cozy socks, two packages of cookies, coffee, one of those thumb holder book openers, and a cute cat bookmark. The centerpiece of the basket is the blind book, pictured above. I had so much fun putting it together, I’m going to look at my book shelves at home and make six or so blind date books, and may put a few up on my Etsy. The bits and pieces to decorate it are inexpensive and I already have the books and would normally just donate them to Goodwill. This way, maybe I can make a few dollars and enjoy my creativity. I also have a pattern to make some box-shaped pouches for the Mutt Market, so I may give those a try.

Prep for the Whisker Mixer has been a nightmare with the venue. We actually had to change the date right before we sent out the invites. Ticket sales are slow, so I’m not really sure how everything will turn out. Fingers crossed.

It is nearly May. Cass’s 10th birthday is coming up May 6. I miss him so much. Looking forward to greenhouse day and cemetery day with Mom. I’m so glad spring is here!