I'm enjoying a very quiet evening. And, strangely enough, I'm not home alone!!
Okay, well, K is out...his turn, I guess. But the kids are in. So how, I hear you ask, am I having a quiet evening???
Thomas has been on his x-box, and I can only guess that he has not been on live with any of his pals, because when he is he shouts his head off...someone should tell him that they can hear him through the microphone, he doesn't have to try and make them hear through the walls!
Megan has taken to listening to music on her i-pod with earphones on, lying on her bed, reading. I do like the earphones bit!!!
At one point this evening I actually had to go upstairs just to confirm to myself that they were still in the house!!
So, today I am grateful for the wonderful sound of silence.
I am also grateful for the sound of my angels getting ready for bed, and shouting me to go up and cuddle in bed reading with them!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Balance
It really is all about balance, isn't it?
I've been working a fair bit of late, and enjoying it. I really like all the girls I work with, and enjoy the work. Well, lets face it, anything is better then housework!!
But I've been very tired, and a bit grumpy....any comments about that sounding normal for me, and I'll kick you!!!
Today I was off. No work, and no housework! I decided that I needed time to do nothing. Well, nothing of any importance. Nothing that needed to be done. I had a nice day!
I sometimes feel guilty, needing time for myself. I know a lot of women, and a few men too, who do a lot more than I do and don't seem to feel it. But...and here's the insight for the day...they are not me! It doesn't matter what other people do or do not do. It doesn't matter how anyone else copes. I need a balance between work and non-work that includes time for me on my own. I think I've finally realised that the secret to balance is finding your own, not relying on what other people see as balance.
So, today I am thankful for accepting that my state of balance is not the same as anyone else's.
And if it gets me through what needs to be done in a healthier, happier frame of mind, then someone get me a tightrope!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
I've been working a fair bit of late, and enjoying it. I really like all the girls I work with, and enjoy the work. Well, lets face it, anything is better then housework!!
But I've been very tired, and a bit grumpy....any comments about that sounding normal for me, and I'll kick you!!!
Today I was off. No work, and no housework! I decided that I needed time to do nothing. Well, nothing of any importance. Nothing that needed to be done. I had a nice day!
I sometimes feel guilty, needing time for myself. I know a lot of women, and a few men too, who do a lot more than I do and don't seem to feel it. But...and here's the insight for the day...they are not me! It doesn't matter what other people do or do not do. It doesn't matter how anyone else copes. I need a balance between work and non-work that includes time for me on my own. I think I've finally realised that the secret to balance is finding your own, not relying on what other people see as balance.
So, today I am thankful for accepting that my state of balance is not the same as anyone else's.
And if it gets me through what needs to be done in a healthier, happier frame of mind, then someone get me a tightrope!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
The best laid plans
Good advice that I don't take....make plans, but do it in pencil!
I have been working off two diaries for the last couple of years. One for my handbag, so I can organise work, and one on the desk at home, well...for organising home life!! I do, of course, have to remember to write in both of them, or it just doesn't work!
But I do tend to write in both diaries in pen.
I like to be organised! I like to know where I'm meant to be, and when I'm meant to be there. More importantly, I like to know when I don't have to be anywhere, and don't have to be doing anything!
I'm thinking along these lines tonight because plans were made today for a night out in March. We still haven't had the night out that we originally planned for March 2012!!! I have written the date, in both diaries, in pen, in the hopes that that will make them less likely to be altered or cancelled altogether!
I am very aware though that I need to be a bit more open to spontaneity. I tend to panic at the thought of sudden changes in plan. I feel the need to be in control, I think. Something I definitely need to work on. Much less stress involved if you don't feel the need to be in control all the time!!
Today I am grateful for useful trains of thought! I had no idea where I was going with this tonight, and yet here I am at another insight!
Time I started doing something about it!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
I have been working off two diaries for the last couple of years. One for my handbag, so I can organise work, and one on the desk at home, well...for organising home life!! I do, of course, have to remember to write in both of them, or it just doesn't work!
But I do tend to write in both diaries in pen.
I like to be organised! I like to know where I'm meant to be, and when I'm meant to be there. More importantly, I like to know when I don't have to be anywhere, and don't have to be doing anything!
I'm thinking along these lines tonight because plans were made today for a night out in March. We still haven't had the night out that we originally planned for March 2012!!! I have written the date, in both diaries, in pen, in the hopes that that will make them less likely to be altered or cancelled altogether!
I am very aware though that I need to be a bit more open to spontaneity. I tend to panic at the thought of sudden changes in plan. I feel the need to be in control, I think. Something I definitely need to work on. Much less stress involved if you don't feel the need to be in control all the time!!
Today I am grateful for useful trains of thought! I had no idea where I was going with this tonight, and yet here I am at another insight!
Time I started doing something about it!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Monday, 25 February 2013
The moon and I
This evening just got better and better!
On the way home from work I was lucky enough to be in the audience for the "most beautiful sky" contest. Pinks, reds and oranges with a few wispy clouds and the odd brighter ray thrown in for good measure. Quite a show.
Then on my way to choir, who should appear, bright as a button, to accompany me on my journey, but the Full Moon. At that time of the evening it looked huge, hung low in the sky and shining really brightly. Oooh...I love the full moon!
Then we had the amazing experience of singing our newly rehearsed "Sing Joyfully" choral piece....to it's composer!! He was a jolly wee man, who seemed to be genuinely delighted with out interpretation of his creation! Quite a thrill! He told us that we had inspired him to write us another piece!! Can't wait!
And, as if that wasn't enough, I looked up at one point, and there was the moon peeking in through the high gym windows....and he seemed quite impressed with our performance too!!!
What a lucky girl I've been today. I am truly, truly thankful.
And on that note....
Gratefully yours.
xx
On the way home from work I was lucky enough to be in the audience for the "most beautiful sky" contest. Pinks, reds and oranges with a few wispy clouds and the odd brighter ray thrown in for good measure. Quite a show.
Then on my way to choir, who should appear, bright as a button, to accompany me on my journey, but the Full Moon. At that time of the evening it looked huge, hung low in the sky and shining really brightly. Oooh...I love the full moon!
Then we had the amazing experience of singing our newly rehearsed "Sing Joyfully" choral piece....to it's composer!! He was a jolly wee man, who seemed to be genuinely delighted with out interpretation of his creation! Quite a thrill! He told us that we had inspired him to write us another piece!! Can't wait!
And, as if that wasn't enough, I looked up at one point, and there was the moon peeking in through the high gym windows....and he seemed quite impressed with our performance too!!!
What a lucky girl I've been today. I am truly, truly thankful.
And on that note....
Gratefully yours.
xx
Sunday, 24 February 2013
Purr-sistence
The Bruce may have had his spider, but I think Gorgeous may just have the edge, as far as purr-sistence is concerned (and she looks a lot cuddlier than a big, black spider too!).
I finally got to put my feet up at around four this afternoon, and decided to watch a film. Gorgeous came up on my knee, and after her usual round of padding and kneading my tummy, she lay down for a snooze. Then the doorbell rang. I answered to door to Megan's pal, then resumed my place on the couch.
Gorgeous was up again in a flash, kneaded a little less, then curled up to sleep. The ice-cream man's van appeared and the kids came running. No matter that it was only one or two degrees above freezing outside, it was the first ice-cream van of the year, so I had to get up for my purse! I was nearly fully standing before Gorgeous gave up and jumped off me!
Round three. Back on the couch...no kneading this time, just cuddling down, determined to get a cat-nap! Doorbell again! This time it was Thomas's pal's mum, come to take him home. I put the oven on at the same time, so as not to have to get up again! By the time I got back to the couch, Gorgeous had claimed my seat, and was curled up in a fluffy ball, eyeing me as if to say "move me if you dare!"
Today I am grateful for my own Bruce moment of insight.
Next Sunday when I sit down to watch a film....I shall not be moved!!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
I finally got to put my feet up at around four this afternoon, and decided to watch a film. Gorgeous came up on my knee, and after her usual round of padding and kneading my tummy, she lay down for a snooze. Then the doorbell rang. I answered to door to Megan's pal, then resumed my place on the couch.
Gorgeous was up again in a flash, kneaded a little less, then curled up to sleep. The ice-cream man's van appeared and the kids came running. No matter that it was only one or two degrees above freezing outside, it was the first ice-cream van of the year, so I had to get up for my purse! I was nearly fully standing before Gorgeous gave up and jumped off me!
Round three. Back on the couch...no kneading this time, just cuddling down, determined to get a cat-nap! Doorbell again! This time it was Thomas's pal's mum, come to take him home. I put the oven on at the same time, so as not to have to get up again! By the time I got back to the couch, Gorgeous had claimed my seat, and was curled up in a fluffy ball, eyeing me as if to say "move me if you dare!"
Today I am grateful for my own Bruce moment of insight.
Next Sunday when I sit down to watch a film....I shall not be moved!!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Saturday, 23 February 2013
Saturday night fever
I've had two very long, very busy days at work. I'm not complaining....I'm grateful to have a job!
What I am doing, however, is enjoying the start of my weekend.
Dinner cooked and dished up by someone else (namely K), feet up in front of the telly watching typically mindless Saturday night stuff, glass of beer, PJ's!
Hoping for a nice relaxed day tomorrow, and grateful for a day of rest...maybe even a long lie!
Gratefully yours.
xx
What I am doing, however, is enjoying the start of my weekend.
Dinner cooked and dished up by someone else (namely K), feet up in front of the telly watching typically mindless Saturday night stuff, glass of beer, PJ's!
Hoping for a nice relaxed day tomorrow, and grateful for a day of rest...maybe even a long lie!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Friday, 22 February 2013
Over and out
Today I am grateful that today is over.
It's not been up there as one of the best days ever, and I'm glad to have made it to bed-time.
Now I have cuddles from Thomas and Meggie to look forward to! And a nice head-rub from K if I'm very good!
What more could I ask?
Gratefully yours.
xx
It's not been up there as one of the best days ever, and I'm glad to have made it to bed-time.
Now I have cuddles from Thomas and Meggie to look forward to! And a nice head-rub from K if I'm very good!
What more could I ask?
Gratefully yours.
xx
Thursday, 21 February 2013
Customer service
It was a blustery, freezing cold morning...the perfect excuse, in fact, to stop in at my favourite cafe, Olio and Farina, for a mocha on the way to work. Don't worry...I mean my favourite cafe after Costa...there isn't a Costa in town! Glad we've got that straight!
Anyway, I was in luck....there is one girl who works there, she happens to be English, who is really nice. She makes the best mocha in Limerick, possibly the world, and she always takes time to have a chat. It makes all the difference and gives me a really good feeling as I head to work.
Wouldn't it be great if every one we come into contact with in the morning made us feel that way? And wouldn't it be nice to know that we made someone else feel like that?? Just something to think about.
Today I am grateful that the right girl was working today. I hope our wee chat brightened up her morning a bit too!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Neighbours
Today I am grateful for helpful neighbours.
It is not possible to be in two places at once. This I have learnt through experience. I would very much like to be in two, or sometimes more, places at once, but no amount of wishing aint ever gonna make it so!
Therefore, it is sometimes necessary to beg, borrow or steal the presence of a second party to do one of the things it is that you would like to split yourself in half to do...if you get my drift! Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could organise for someone else to do the least pleasant of the things you really should be doing all at the same time!!
In the event that that aint likely...it's a God-send to have neighbours you can depend on to step up to the plate and offer to look after the kids while you go out to work to bring home a crust with which to feed said children!
That being said...it is also lovely to be able to reciprocate and allow God-sent neighbour to be in a place other than she might want to be at the same time as being at home with her offspring!
Now...did you follow any of that???
Gratefully yours.
xx
It is not possible to be in two places at once. This I have learnt through experience. I would very much like to be in two, or sometimes more, places at once, but no amount of wishing aint ever gonna make it so!
Therefore, it is sometimes necessary to beg, borrow or steal the presence of a second party to do one of the things it is that you would like to split yourself in half to do...if you get my drift! Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could organise for someone else to do the least pleasant of the things you really should be doing all at the same time!!
In the event that that aint likely...it's a God-send to have neighbours you can depend on to step up to the plate and offer to look after the kids while you go out to work to bring home a crust with which to feed said children!
That being said...it is also lovely to be able to reciprocate and allow God-sent neighbour to be in a place other than she might want to be at the same time as being at home with her offspring!
Now...did you follow any of that???
Gratefully yours.
xx
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
Boing
Yes...you guessed it....Spring is definitely bouncing here on the Emerald Isle.
It was lovely walking to work this morning. The Council workers have been out in force, and there are bulbs sprouting all over the place. The river walk will be a riot of colour in a few weeks time. The daffs are already showing their lovely faces and the cherry blossom (or is it apple? I can never tell which is which!) is showing off the trees to their very best advantage. The designer boutiques have got nothing on Mother Nature!!!
I'm sure we aren't out of the Winter Woods quite yet. The weather can change so quickly! But I really am starting to get the feeling that the worst may be over for another year. The wheel is turning and the cycle is beginning all over again!
Viva la Springtime!!!
Today I am thankful, and happy that Spring is just around the corner.
Time to think seriously about the Spring cleaning....okay, I've thought about it! I'm exhausted already!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
It was lovely walking to work this morning. The Council workers have been out in force, and there are bulbs sprouting all over the place. The river walk will be a riot of colour in a few weeks time. The daffs are already showing their lovely faces and the cherry blossom (or is it apple? I can never tell which is which!) is showing off the trees to their very best advantage. The designer boutiques have got nothing on Mother Nature!!!
I'm sure we aren't out of the Winter Woods quite yet. The weather can change so quickly! But I really am starting to get the feeling that the worst may be over for another year. The wheel is turning and the cycle is beginning all over again!
Viva la Springtime!!!
Today I am thankful, and happy that Spring is just around the corner.
Time to think seriously about the Spring cleaning....okay, I've thought about it! I'm exhausted already!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Monday, 18 February 2013
Sing joyfully
I'm just back from choir practice.
We are opening a choral festival in a couple of weeks time, and will be singing a specially commissioned piece, called Sing Joyfully...along with 15 other choirs! It should well and truly raise the roof of the cathedral!
I still get such a buzz out if singing! And I really love singing in the choir! I can belt it out and nobody hears me! It's great! We practice in a school gym, so the acoustics are amazing. There is definitely something uplifting about the vibrations we make!
It's all about harmony, listening to the other voices and working together. And the results are stunning.
Today I am thankful that I was given the gift of a singing voice, and that I was brought up in a family where singing was second nature.
I don't know about soothing any savage beasts, but it certainly makes me feel calm and happy!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
We are opening a choral festival in a couple of weeks time, and will be singing a specially commissioned piece, called Sing Joyfully...along with 15 other choirs! It should well and truly raise the roof of the cathedral!
I still get such a buzz out if singing! And I really love singing in the choir! I can belt it out and nobody hears me! It's great! We practice in a school gym, so the acoustics are amazing. There is definitely something uplifting about the vibrations we make!
It's all about harmony, listening to the other voices and working together. And the results are stunning.
Today I am thankful that I was given the gift of a singing voice, and that I was brought up in a family where singing was second nature.
I don't know about soothing any savage beasts, but it certainly makes me feel calm and happy!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Sunday, 17 February 2013
A little lift
I've been reading my blog again! The ones from this time last year. It is actually quite good for giving you a wee bit of a lift!
I suppose reading it back is a great reminder of all the positives in my life. And I'm so glad I decided to keep going. I'd be lost at this stage...now, don't get me wrong, there are still nights when I'd rather just go to bed, but I definitely feel better when I do my wee bit of writing.
Today I am grateful for small moments of calm reflection.
I really must try to get back to more mindful moments in my day. I need to stop ignoring my mindful bell, which sounds on my phone every hour! Back to reading Mindfulness Here and Now on Facebook too!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
I suppose reading it back is a great reminder of all the positives in my life. And I'm so glad I decided to keep going. I'd be lost at this stage...now, don't get me wrong, there are still nights when I'd rather just go to bed, but I definitely feel better when I do my wee bit of writing.
Today I am grateful for small moments of calm reflection.
I really must try to get back to more mindful moments in my day. I need to stop ignoring my mindful bell, which sounds on my phone every hour! Back to reading Mindfulness Here and Now on Facebook too!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Saturday, 16 February 2013
My own devices
K took the kids off to Shannon this afternoon and left me to my own devices.
It was really nice to have some time on my own, just to do my own thing. Working so many mornings these days means that I don't really get much time on my own, and I miss it.
I got some cleaning, ironing and cooking done...as well as nice cup of coffee with my feet up.
I am grateful to have had that we bit of space.
Much as I love my bairns, it's nice to get some time off! I must reciprocate tomorrow now, and let K get some "me time" too! Maybe he'll do the rest of the housework!!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
It was really nice to have some time on my own, just to do my own thing. Working so many mornings these days means that I don't really get much time on my own, and I miss it.
I got some cleaning, ironing and cooking done...as well as nice cup of coffee with my feet up.
I am grateful to have had that we bit of space.
Much as I love my bairns, it's nice to get some time off! I must reciprocate tomorrow now, and let K get some "me time" too! Maybe he'll do the rest of the housework!!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Friday, 15 February 2013
Sixteen years
Today I am grateful to K for putting up with me for the last 16 years!
Yes, sixteen years ago tonight, we were having a hoolie in Ellon. Dancing the night away with friends and family from both sides of the Irish Sea. Parts of the day are still fresh and vibrant in my memory, while other parts are a bit blurred round the edges.
But one thing is as clear as day, even now, after sixteen years of being in each others pockets constantly; after sixteen years of the good as well as the not so good; after sixteen years of growth and change....I made the right choice. I gave the right answer when I said "I do"!
So, thank you K! I love you.
Gratefully yours.
xx
Yes, sixteen years ago tonight, we were having a hoolie in Ellon. Dancing the night away with friends and family from both sides of the Irish Sea. Parts of the day are still fresh and vibrant in my memory, while other parts are a bit blurred round the edges.
But one thing is as clear as day, even now, after sixteen years of being in each others pockets constantly; after sixteen years of the good as well as the not so good; after sixteen years of growth and change....I made the right choice. I gave the right answer when I said "I do"!
So, thank you K! I love you.
Gratefully yours.
xx
Thursday, 14 February 2013
Love is...
...what it's all about.
And I don't just mean on the 14th of February.
Love is cleaning up puppy-piddle off the carpet.
Love is texting to find out why you're not on skype.
Love is worrying when someone is not feeling the best, and wishing it was you instead.
Love is big cyber-hugs to all the people I love...you know who you are so get in there and feel the love!!!
Today I am grateful for a heart full of love, and lots of people to share it with.
Gratefully yours.
xx
And I don't just mean on the 14th of February.
Love is cleaning up puppy-piddle off the carpet.
Love is texting to find out why you're not on skype.
Love is worrying when someone is not feeling the best, and wishing it was you instead.
Love is big cyber-hugs to all the people I love...you know who you are so get in there and feel the love!!!
Today I am grateful for a heart full of love, and lots of people to share it with.
Gratefully yours.
xx
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Lessons in life
I took an unexpected detour this morning...and it got me thinking.
I had to go off the motorway on the way to work this morning, to get petrol. Now, it wasn't far off the motorway, and I knew that there was a way back to it at the other end of the village. However....I missed the turn-off , and ended up taking the old road to my destination, which was actually lovely! The road was quiet, and there were some lovely houses to look at on the way! It did take me about 5 minutes longer to get to work, but I do believe it was worth it!
It got me thinking about life in general. It is too easy, sometimes, to get all stressed out about things not working out the way you planned it. But my little detour today made me realise that even if you do go off course a little, if things don't go quite as you had hoped, you will still arrive at your destination in the end. So why worry? Why not just enjoy the detour! By all means, make plans....but do it in pencil! (I cannot claim credit for that saying, but I do feel that it is so true!)
Today I am grateful that I was able to enjoy the detour....and may have learnt a valuable lesson in the process!
Gratefully yours.
xx
I had to go off the motorway on the way to work this morning, to get petrol. Now, it wasn't far off the motorway, and I knew that there was a way back to it at the other end of the village. However....I missed the turn-off , and ended up taking the old road to my destination, which was actually lovely! The road was quiet, and there were some lovely houses to look at on the way! It did take me about 5 minutes longer to get to work, but I do believe it was worth it!
It got me thinking about life in general. It is too easy, sometimes, to get all stressed out about things not working out the way you planned it. But my little detour today made me realise that even if you do go off course a little, if things don't go quite as you had hoped, you will still arrive at your destination in the end. So why worry? Why not just enjoy the detour! By all means, make plans....but do it in pencil! (I cannot claim credit for that saying, but I do feel that it is so true!)
Today I am grateful that I was able to enjoy the detour....and may have learnt a valuable lesson in the process!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Perfect pancakes...
...not!!!
I am never going to attempt to make crepes ever again!
Pancake Tuesday started well, with scotch pancakes and fruit for breakfast. Megan had expressed a desire to eat nothing but pancakes today, so I started out as I meant to go on. The plan was, that as well as their sandwich and fruit for lunch, the kids would take the breakfast left-overs as a treat. Then for dinner it was to be crepes filled with chicken and ham in a mustard sauce.
I should have stuck with the scotch pancakes! Susan always makes crepe-making look so easy, but it doesn't matter how many times I try, I just end up with a total disaster on a plate! They stick to the pan, brown too much before they are flippable (is that even a word?), and generally fall to pieces when I try to get them out of the pan. Believe me, it ain't pretty!!! So' from now on....I don't do crepes!!! Just don't ask me!!
On the bright side, I am grateful that pancake Tuesday only comes round once a year!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
I am never going to attempt to make crepes ever again!
Pancake Tuesday started well, with scotch pancakes and fruit for breakfast. Megan had expressed a desire to eat nothing but pancakes today, so I started out as I meant to go on. The plan was, that as well as their sandwich and fruit for lunch, the kids would take the breakfast left-overs as a treat. Then for dinner it was to be crepes filled with chicken and ham in a mustard sauce.
I should have stuck with the scotch pancakes! Susan always makes crepe-making look so easy, but it doesn't matter how many times I try, I just end up with a total disaster on a plate! They stick to the pan, brown too much before they are flippable (is that even a word?), and generally fall to pieces when I try to get them out of the pan. Believe me, it ain't pretty!!! So' from now on....I don't do crepes!!! Just don't ask me!!
On the bright side, I am grateful that pancake Tuesday only comes round once a year!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Monday, 11 February 2013
Computastic
K has spent most of the past weekend clearing, deleting, downloading, uploading and generally returning our computer to it's factory-perfect condition.
He did this, mainly, to stop me from breaking it in frustration. It was sooooo slow it was unbelievable!
So, did his weekend's work pay off??
It certainly did! Instead of taking me 20 minutes to even get the page up ready to write, tonight it took only a minute! No more frustrated swearing and mouse-bashing for me!
Today I am most certainly grateful to my dearest K for all the effort he put into this over the weekend...and beyond!
Mind you, a snazzy new, up-to-the-minute, wireless, cable-less, huge memory, do everything and all together neater computer would have been nice!....only joking!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
He did this, mainly, to stop me from breaking it in frustration. It was sooooo slow it was unbelievable!
So, did his weekend's work pay off??
It certainly did! Instead of taking me 20 minutes to even get the page up ready to write, tonight it took only a minute! No more frustrated swearing and mouse-bashing for me!
Today I am most certainly grateful to my dearest K for all the effort he put into this over the weekend...and beyond!
Mind you, a snazzy new, up-to-the-minute, wireless, cable-less, huge memory, do everything and all together neater computer would have been nice!....only joking!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Bathing beauty
There is nothing nicer than a nice hot bubble bath.
Of course, candles, glass of wine and mood music would have made it even better, but who am I to complain?
Nonetheless, it's a lovely way to spend half an hour at the end of a nice, relaxed Sunday.
I would love to be able to have a bath every night, but all the relaxing effects are lost when you have to get out and dry your hair! If you tie your hair up, or stick on a shower cap, you can't really lie back and relax fully. Don't tell me to cut my hair off, cos the kids would disown me! So, it shall forever remain a once in a while treat!
Today I am thankful for once in a while treats.
In fact, I am so thankful that I think I should have a wee think and make a little list of occasional treats that I can then occasionally treat myself to! Now, that sounds like a plan!!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Of course, candles, glass of wine and mood music would have made it even better, but who am I to complain?
Nonetheless, it's a lovely way to spend half an hour at the end of a nice, relaxed Sunday.
I would love to be able to have a bath every night, but all the relaxing effects are lost when you have to get out and dry your hair! If you tie your hair up, or stick on a shower cap, you can't really lie back and relax fully. Don't tell me to cut my hair off, cos the kids would disown me! So, it shall forever remain a once in a while treat!
Today I am thankful for once in a while treats.
In fact, I am so thankful that I think I should have a wee think and make a little list of occasional treats that I can then occasionally treat myself to! Now, that sounds like a plan!!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Saturday, 9 February 2013
Rainbow Girl
If you were a super-hero, what would you be called, and what super-powers would you possess?
My mammy sent me a text today asking how her "rainbow girl" was today. How wonderful!!!
I love rainbows! Well, who doesn't, I suppose. So, I've decided that if I was a super-hero, I would be Rainbow Girl, and I would be able to push the rain aside and bring in the sunshine. And what a super-power that would be! Bringing hope and joy where there was none! Turning that frown upside down! I love it!!!
So today I am very grateful to my darling mammy for coming up with that fabulous name!
I shall have to try and live up to it now! Now there's a challenge for the new year!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
My mammy sent me a text today asking how her "rainbow girl" was today. How wonderful!!!
I love rainbows! Well, who doesn't, I suppose. So, I've decided that if I was a super-hero, I would be Rainbow Girl, and I would be able to push the rain aside and bring in the sunshine. And what a super-power that would be! Bringing hope and joy where there was none! Turning that frown upside down! I love it!!!
So today I am very grateful to my darling mammy for coming up with that fabulous name!
I shall have to try and live up to it now! Now there's a challenge for the new year!!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Friday, 8 February 2013
Spring...only limping
It did feel a wee bit like Spring today...but only a wee bit!
There has been so much rain and wind of late, it was just lovely to see the sun today.
Meg and I went for a wee walk this afternoon. It was the first time in about two weeks, so it was lovely. Thomas left the house with us, but met a pal at the end of the road, so we were unceremoniously dumped! But did we mind??? Not a bit of it! We love our mother/daughter walks!
It would be lovely to get a bit more decent weather, but I am grateful that we had some today, and that we took advantage of it!
Gratefully yours.
xx
There has been so much rain and wind of late, it was just lovely to see the sun today.
Meg and I went for a wee walk this afternoon. It was the first time in about two weeks, so it was lovely. Thomas left the house with us, but met a pal at the end of the road, so we were unceremoniously dumped! But did we mind??? Not a bit of it! We love our mother/daughter walks!
It would be lovely to get a bit more decent weather, but I am grateful that we had some today, and that we took advantage of it!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Thursday, 7 February 2013
Another step
I was back at work today for the first time since becoming a panda.
Another challenge! I was not looking forward to it! It's one thing wearing dark glasses to the supermarket, but I knew it wouldn't work at work!
Anyway, I needn't have worried. I know all the girls well enough to be able to laugh about it, and I managed to stay well hidden in the dispensary all morning, so didn't have to scare any customers!
So today I am grateful for being able to take my walk back to real life one small step at a time.
This has really shown me how much I don't want to stand out in a crowd! But I'm sure there is a life lesson to take from this (other than how to fall gracefully without stotting your heid af the grun!!!) and I shall certainly continue to look for it!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Another challenge! I was not looking forward to it! It's one thing wearing dark glasses to the supermarket, but I knew it wouldn't work at work!
Anyway, I needn't have worried. I know all the girls well enough to be able to laugh about it, and I managed to stay well hidden in the dispensary all morning, so didn't have to scare any customers!
So today I am grateful for being able to take my walk back to real life one small step at a time.
This has really shown me how much I don't want to stand out in a crowd! But I'm sure there is a life lesson to take from this (other than how to fall gracefully without stotting your heid af the grun!!!) and I shall certainly continue to look for it!
Gratefully yours.
xx
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Bring me sunshine
What a beautiful morning!
We've had a couple of really horrible, stormy days. Wind, rain, sleet...you name it...but today, when I came down the stairs, I was greeted by sunshine pouring in through the front door, jumping about, waving its warm little hands in the air and yelling "yippee"!!
It was such a welcome sight...a sight for sore eyes, I hear you quip!!!
Being that I don't appear in public anymore without my huge, cover-my-whole-face sunglasses on, it was nice to see the sun. It meant that I could get away with the film star look without looking like a total eejit! I even made it all the way round the supermarket without having to sign one autograph!!
Today I am grateful that the sunshine warmed my cockles and lifted my spirits back up where they belong!
There's a song in there somewhere......
Gratefully yours.
xx
We've had a couple of really horrible, stormy days. Wind, rain, sleet...you name it...but today, when I came down the stairs, I was greeted by sunshine pouring in through the front door, jumping about, waving its warm little hands in the air and yelling "yippee"!!
It was such a welcome sight...a sight for sore eyes, I hear you quip!!!
Being that I don't appear in public anymore without my huge, cover-my-whole-face sunglasses on, it was nice to see the sun. It meant that I could get away with the film star look without looking like a total eejit! I even made it all the way round the supermarket without having to sign one autograph!!
Today I am grateful that the sunshine warmed my cockles and lifted my spirits back up where they belong!
There's a song in there somewhere......
Gratefully yours.
xx
Tuesday, 5 February 2013
Looking swell
First of all, let me apologise for the lack of Blog last night. It was entirely not my fault!!! I spent 20 minutes waiting for this blooming computer to let me into my blog and in the end I had to give up, and go off to bed in a huff!
So, tonight, just to be on the safe side, I got the computer all set up over the last hour, while watching Grand Designs. Every ad break, I was through here getting organised, so that none of you would have to suffer another blogless day!
So, I guess today I am grateful for patience, perseverance and proper organisation!
I am also grateful that my two lovely black eyes are beginning to deflate! They are also changing colour at quite a rate. It's actually very entertaining. Every time I go to the mirror (and I'm doing it a lot!) either the colour or the range of the swelling has changed!! Doesn't take much to keep me amused, does it??
Gratefully yours.
xx
So, tonight, just to be on the safe side, I got the computer all set up over the last hour, while watching Grand Designs. Every ad break, I was through here getting organised, so that none of you would have to suffer another blogless day!
So, I guess today I am grateful for patience, perseverance and proper organisation!
I am also grateful that my two lovely black eyes are beginning to deflate! They are also changing colour at quite a rate. It's actually very entertaining. Every time I go to the mirror (and I'm doing it a lot!) either the colour or the range of the swelling has changed!! Doesn't take much to keep me amused, does it??
Gratefully yours.
xx
Monday, 4 February 2013
All dressed up...
....and nowhere to go.
Thank goodness! Today I really am grateful that I didn't have to be anywhere! My eye is a multicoloured masterpiece!
As the day has progressed, I have become more and more stiff! My neck, shoulders, chest and arms are all feeling the after-effects of my fall!
Still, I keep reminding myself....nothing is broken, so I was really lucky! It could have been a lot worse!
Gratefully yours.
xx
PS I forgot to post this! It is Sunday, 3rd Feb post!!!
Thank goodness! Today I really am grateful that I didn't have to be anywhere! My eye is a multicoloured masterpiece!
As the day has progressed, I have become more and more stiff! My neck, shoulders, chest and arms are all feeling the after-effects of my fall!
Still, I keep reminding myself....nothing is broken, so I was really lucky! It could have been a lot worse!
Gratefully yours.
xx
PS I forgot to post this! It is Sunday, 3rd Feb post!!!
Saturday, 2 February 2013
Egg head
I was all set to be grateful today for the lovely Spring-like feeling in the air today. The blue sky, cold, fresh air and beautiful bird song.
But, instead, thanks to fate dealing me a bum hand, I am actually grateful that both my kids, at one time or another, have fallen and had bumps like eggs on their heads!!!
You guessed it, I fell on my way back to the car this evening after work.
I was almost at the car, and it was a fall worthy of one of those TV shows where everyone laughs at the poor misfortune who teeters and totters and finally falls flat on their face!
I had a bump the size of a creme egg on my head, just above my eye. If I hadn't seen the kids bumps and known that they are alive and kicking, I would have got an awful shock when I saw it! As it was, K came and got me, armed with a cold cloth, and he has been minding me ever since. I've spent the last two hours with icy cold cloths on my poor, sore head!
I will have a shiner in the morning...my eye is blackening already! But, on the plus side, it's better than botox...I can hardly move my forehead!!
Anyway, I am fine. And with K to look after me I'll be as good as new in no time.
Gratefully yours.
But, instead, thanks to fate dealing me a bum hand, I am actually grateful that both my kids, at one time or another, have fallen and had bumps like eggs on their heads!!!
You guessed it, I fell on my way back to the car this evening after work.
I was almost at the car, and it was a fall worthy of one of those TV shows where everyone laughs at the poor misfortune who teeters and totters and finally falls flat on their face!
I had a bump the size of a creme egg on my head, just above my eye. If I hadn't seen the kids bumps and known that they are alive and kicking, I would have got an awful shock when I saw it! As it was, K came and got me, armed with a cold cloth, and he has been minding me ever since. I've spent the last two hours with icy cold cloths on my poor, sore head!
I will have a shiner in the morning...my eye is blackening already! But, on the plus side, it's better than botox...I can hardly move my forehead!!
Anyway, I am fine. And with K to look after me I'll be as good as new in no time.
Gratefully yours.
Friday, 1 February 2013
Ideas on a postcard
All I can think of to be grateful for today is my bed.
It just seems to have been a long day and I am now ready for my bed.
I've been having some really crazy dreams recently. I call them film dreams, 'cos it's a bit like sitting watching a movie...although, from time to time, I'm involved in the action too. Some mornings I wake up feeling like I am in need of a good sleep! I can have 3 or 4 dreams a night - all different, all seeming to last for hours, and all leaving me awake, checking the clock to see if it's time to get up yet!
I've thought about trying to write some of them down, but then I'd never get any sleep! I'd be too busy writing!
However, I am trying to embrace the dreams, because getting uptight about them seems to be what makes me tired. When I give in and just let them happen I seem to be more relaxed while I sleep...if that makes any sense at all!!
Anyway....here goes!
Gratefully yours.
xx
It just seems to have been a long day and I am now ready for my bed.
I've been having some really crazy dreams recently. I call them film dreams, 'cos it's a bit like sitting watching a movie...although, from time to time, I'm involved in the action too. Some mornings I wake up feeling like I am in need of a good sleep! I can have 3 or 4 dreams a night - all different, all seeming to last for hours, and all leaving me awake, checking the clock to see if it's time to get up yet!
I've thought about trying to write some of them down, but then I'd never get any sleep! I'd be too busy writing!
However, I am trying to embrace the dreams, because getting uptight about them seems to be what makes me tired. When I give in and just let them happen I seem to be more relaxed while I sleep...if that makes any sense at all!!
Anyway....here goes!
Gratefully yours.
xx
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