Good morning, everyone. It's nice to be back after my little blogging break. I promise I will catch up on reading all your blog entries, even if I don't leave any comments.
People are so caring. Don't get me wrong, I'm not 'glad' that some were worried but it is confidence boosting to be missed. I think I just needed a break; certain things were just getting on top of me. A very First World thing when I was away on a lovely holiday, isn't it?
Holiday is over and I'm spending the weekend at Dad's, going home this afternoon. The reason for not staying until tomorrow as I usually do is that I have a car packed with stuff that will need unpacking and sorted out before the double glazing people come to look and quote over lunchtime tomorrow. Getting home today just makes it easier all round.
I took far too much with, of course! The thing is, Center Parcs is not cheap and shopping in their 'ParcMarket' adds considerably to the final bill. I don't know how they can justify it really, given that it is basically a glorified co-op with co-op branded goods as well as the big brands, but profit is master, I guess. Because of that, I take a lot of basics with me and this year I took way too much. Clothes too! Oh, well.
I arrived at Dad's on Friday afternoon and by evening I'd done all the clothes which might even get ironed before I leave, you never know! I need something to put on my exercise chart for today and a good stand up ironing session would be just the ticket.
Anyway, it was a very nice holiday all in - just a shame I had a mood drop in the middle. I swam lots, walked lots and, unfortunately, ate lots! There was one really horrible, wet day but the rest of the time it was sunny intervals with the occasional shower.
As mentioned, I'll be off home after lunch and should be all settled back into my home again by this evening. It'll be nice to be home, I have to admit; I've missed it. East, west, home's best, as the saying goes.
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Sorry about your mood drop, Joy, you're such a strong positive person normally, but we all have down times, nobody can be upbeat the whole time. I hope you're feeling better now. I'm having a down time so I understand (a bit) how you must have felt. Hopefully there'll be light at the end of the tunnel. Safe journey home. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's funny how it can suddenly hit, isn't it? For me, it's usually worrying about the problems of others - it can be difficult.
DeleteI hope you feel much better again before long. Sending love.
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Good to have you back it has been pretty wet here with lots of showers but no sustained rain so it is a case of dodging the showers.
ReplyDeleteToday is horrible here - rain, rain and even more rain. Even under the trees is absolutely sodden. I'm truly (and selfishly) glad my holiday was last week!
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I agree with the saying Joy. I love a weekend away but get a bit homesick longer. Glad your feeling brighter. xx
ReplyDeleteAren't we lucky to have homes where we love to be and want to get back to. A real blessing.
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I wondered what the weather was like for you as you were not far away and it was mainly dull with some rain here. Even gloomier today, looks like the light might be on all day.
ReplyDeletePleased that you got through the blip and will soon be home and back to normal - normal is good!
It's turned rather now; I was just very lucky in my choice of week, I think. I should be home before teatime - before it starts getting dark. It'll be a wet drive and I will be thankful for a reliable car, that's for sure.
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It's so good to have you back and I hope you've managed to shake off whatever it is that's been troubling you. X
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to be home again - that always helps, doesn't it?
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Glad to see you back blogging. I read about your trip to Center Parcs with interest, it's somewhere I have never been. It sounds lovely, but I would find it difficult to spend a week alone in a place where I don't know anyone at all, and where the activities are mainly solitary. I live alone, I enjoy my own company, and I'm happy to travel alone but I know that I need contact – whether with friends or meeting new people – to keep me in a good state of mind. My holidays are usually of the sort that bring you into contact with a group of people. I occasionally fantasise about a week away somewhere warm with lots of books, but I know I'd go stir crazy after a couple of days.
ReplyDeleteYou could try a long weekend, maybe, or a Friday to Monday. I'm wondering about doing that to visit a few places around here - a three night stay.
DeleteI know what you mean about people around.
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