Good morning, everyone. Welcome to day 23 of Blogmas. Eeeek! I'm not quite so rushed this morning as I woke quite early; proper woke, I mean, not the 'I need to get back to sleep' waking.
I've done the advent stuff, made a coffee, tidied a few things away in the kitchen and here I am!
I'm definitely on the mend! I joined Lindsey's circuits class and managed a full half hour. OK, so not the full time, but I am so pleased I managed 2/3s of the class.
I did some tidying, etc, and when Kay came, I left her to it and walked round to Morrisons to get the 5p bags of parsnips plus a few other bits and bobs. What I didn't do was ice the cake because when I got home again I did feel a bit done in. Ridiculous - Morrisons is only round the corner!! But I did it, I got some fresh air and a bit of exercise and the coughing is much reduced. So all good!
I did some tidying, etc, and when Kay came, I left her to it and walked round to Morrisons to get the 5p bags of parsnips plus a few other bits and bobs. What I didn't do was ice the cake because when I got home again I did feel a bit done in. Ridiculous - Morrisons is only round the corner!! But I did it, I got some fresh air and a bit of exercise and the coughing is much reduced. So all good!
It was nice to see Kay - the last time she came, I was just back from Edinburgh and, most likely, full of germs, but neither she or the friend I had coffee with that morning seem to have suffered and John has been OK too. A great relief.
Then the Amazon things arrived so I had fun wrapping them up. They will have to be New Year gifts now but that's OK, no worries.
A few days, I went through the Christmas schedule of programmes and set loads of them to record. Some, I suspect, are absolute rubbish but I can always delete. I deleted one I tried last night - something about Harrod's top gifts (or was it Hamleys?) Anyway, if it had just been segments about different toys with a voice over and clips of children playing with them, etc, it would have been interesting. Instead, they had 'celebrities' let lose among the toys, basically messing about trying to be funny. I'm afraid I gave up after ten minutes. Not my thing at all.
The little pot is chunky onion chutney and the tea bag is 'Christmas Night' (whatever that is).
I've really enjoyed all those regular bits and pieces which will all get used over time. I've flattened the bags after that day and will store them safely away for repeated use next year (assuming I remember).
I've really enjoyed all those regular bits and pieces which will all get used over time. I've flattened the bags after that day and will store them safely away for repeated use next year (assuming I remember).
The penultimate Advent of Change focus is Emmaus, a charity that works to end homelessness. Today, you have redecorated a room to create and welcoming, safe place for a formerly homeless person to call home.
That's brilliant.
I'm continuing to work on the border of the blanket. I guess the reason why I made such good progress was actually because I was poorly and was sitting for quite long stretches of time instead of doing the usual bouncing from one thing to another. Looking at it now, I can see bits that I would never have tolerated, had I been 100% but it's not a problem, quite the opposite. It was a gift in that I had something to do and it stopped me from feeling quite so sorry for myself.
Another idea that I may very well repeat next year. Not the same thing but the same idea.
Another idea that I may very well repeat next year. Not the same thing but the same idea.
On to today.
The online class is Groove. I love Groove and will do as much as I possibly can. Around midday, Sharon is here to work her usual magic on my elderly locks.
The online class is Groove. I love Groove and will do as much as I possibly can. Around midday, Sharon is here to work her usual magic on my elderly locks.
I need to get the turkey crown and the ham out of the freezer for cooking tomorrow (actually, I will do it now - hold on a moment) . . .
slicing and taking round to Beth's in foil trays on Thursday and between Groove and Sharon, I will ice that cake.
I know I keep saying it but, much as I love all the Christmas prep, it is also lovely to just be prepping what I have been asked to prep and not worrying about the big picture.
I know I keep saying it but, much as I love all the Christmas prep, it is also lovely to just be prepping what I have been asked to prep and not worrying about the big picture.
Right, well, the frozen stuff is in the kitchen, the Advent candle is burning, the candle in a tin is also burning and I feel all relaxed and relieved. Nice.
Take care, everyone. If you're feeling unwell, get well soon; if you're feeling stressed I send you positive vibes and remember - it is just one day(or two/three, depending)! See you tomorrow! xx
Take care, everyone. If you're feeling unwell, get well soon; if you're feeling stressed I send you positive vibes and remember - it is just one day(or two/three, depending)! See you tomorrow! xx
Today's is the beautiful Coventry Carol, the original version with the wonderful dissonance and flexible time signature that other versions have tidied up. I prefer the original.
Glad you are feeling better Joy. When I read your blog I often wonder "does Joy ever worry about anything?" You are always so happy and bubbly. Have a lovely day. Rachel xx
ReplyDeleteYou definitely sounding much brighter. That's so good. Now you can enjoy Christmas with your daughter.
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