Saturday 2 October 2021

Saturday

 Good morning!  It's dry this morning, unlike yesterday when it absolutely lashed with rain until around ten o'clock, but it is clouding over and the Beeb forecast is absolutely dire . . .


. . . as you can see in this not terribly clear screen grab.

So it's just as well I have planned a nice, self indulgent, inside day today anyway!

Yesterday first though.
Because of the rain, I drove the short way to Slimming World rather than walking where I was on the weigh in desk after weighing myself.  One and a half off - yay!  For those unaware, I did get to target last summer but in the unsetting times before and after Dad's death in June/July, I comfort ate and drank and gained again so it's steadily working back down to my target range again.  As we say, slow and steady wins the race and, if you follow my other blog, you will know I eat well and widely.  No diet deprivation in this house!  :-)

After that, it had stopped raining so I decided to take a little drive to the two closest filling stations, just to see if.  The first one was closed but the second one was open and the queue really wasn't that long, mainly because it was limited to £30sworth per customer.  That was fine for me, I wasn't anywhere near empty, just at the point where I was thinking about when to fill up.

You see, for the past five years or so, while first Mum and then Dad were not 100%, I got in the habit of making sure I always had enough duel in the engine to get me to their home and back again, just in case there was an emergency (and there were some from time to time).
So now, when I get to that point, I start feeling slightly uncomfortable, even though the need is no longer there.  Habits are hard to make and harder to break, don't you think?

So I got my £30 of petrol and drove home with a lighter heart.

Once at home, I had a good hard look at the living room and changed some furniture around to accommodate the coffee table more attractively.  Now it is set diagonally in the corner which really works and shows off the more interesting side really well.  I am happy with it where it is now.  It also helped to finally sort out some long standing clutter and get the gopak table folded up and in the shed - it's been out way too long.

Then the cleaners came, worked their weekly magic and left after admiring the table.  :-)

That was it really.

So - today.  I plan a me day with just a few chores.  There's one load of washing to dry and iron and then I want to get my old trainers washed (fingers crossed).
I'm going to wash my hair, not that that's anything special, and then give my nails a doing.  I've only just started giving them any attention or wearing varnish, etc, but I'm liking it so hope to make it a weekly thing.  Don't get me wrong, I always keep them clean, obviously, and neat but not polished and shiny.  
Then I have some new magazines to snuggle into and some telly to catch up with and I might dig out a counted cross stitch kit to start.  And if I feel chilly, I will turn up the heating without any guilty pangs.  It's going to be that sort of day.

And look . . . the first apple from the flamenco ballerina tree.



Simple things please simple minds, says the proverb.  I reckon simple things please happy people and I feel happy.
Hoping you all have a happy day too.  xx



22 comments:

  1. I think recognising that there is much happiness to be found in the simple things is a great gift.

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    1. I certainly appreciate it very much indeed. It makes all the difference.
      xx

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  2. That sounds like a lovely indulgent day I could just come and join you!! It is lashing rain here too - good job we got to go in the garden yesterday although we overdid it big time and I am so stiff this morning.

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    1. Gardening can be very, very heavy work, can't it? Great exercise but ouch!
      I've done my hair and my nails and have thoroughly enjoyed being so very lazy!
      And it's raining outside!
      xx

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  3. Sounds like a good day for staying inside. Always good to have a day without duties, so to speak. Enjoy!

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    1. I really am, Mary, thanks. I hope your day is going really well too. xx

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  4. You've got it just right Joy. It's the perfect day for a some pampering and self care. I hope you have a lovely relaxing day xx

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    1. It was really pleasant, thank you. I had a lovely, quiet day.
      xx

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  5. It's pouring with rain here and doesn't show any sign of letting up, so I'm enjoying a day at home today.
    You must be relieved to have filled up with petrol. I'm thankful there doesn't seem to be an issue getting any here, as I was able to drive straight to a pump with no limit as to how much I could get. X

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    1. It's supposed to be worst in the South East and East if England but I am sure it will ease off more as the days progress. I'm glad you're OK.
      xx

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  6. I hope you thoroughly pampered yourself today. Well done on the one and a half off. Every little helps... or so the advert says. :-)

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    1. I did. I tried a new nail colour and it's nice but fairly neutral. I wear blue a lot, maybe . . .
      And thanks - I was so happy with it. Less than half a stone to go to get back in my target range.
      xx

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  7. What a gorgeous colour on the apple. I am the same way. The fuel gage gets to a certain level and I need to fill.

    God bless.

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    1. It's a funny feeling, isn't it? Just a vague unease.
      The apple was absolutely delicious too.
      xx

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  8. What a lovely day you have planned, Joy! I hope you have enjoyed it to the fullest!

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  9. Lovely day weather wise here in Southern Ontario, but we are expecting a lot of rain on Sunday. Well done on your weight loss. Slow and steady does indeed win the race.

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    1. Indeed it does. It goes on loads faster than it comes off but that's OK. I'm getting there.
      xx

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  10. Glad you were able to get your petrol. It really is a quite scary situation and makes us see how much we rely on cars to get around.

    I look at the weather forecast as just a guide. Sometimes they just don't seem to know. Because of our proximity to Lake Michigan I think that sometimes they just don't know how things are going to go as by the time rain and such passes over the lake it can disappear or get worse lol.

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    1. A forecast is just that - a fairly general prediction, isn't it, based on patterns and 'models'. They were right about yesterday though! :-)
      xx

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  11. Congratulations on losing one and a half. That’s great. Bailey and I call days like that self care days and they are good to have from time to time. Your apple is beautiful. I hope you get many more of them.

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    1. That's a nice name - self care - I like that.
      There are five more apples, none so enormous but all looking good. Not bad for the first year when none were expected.
      I'm waiting for my order to come not - a pear, a plum and another apple, all columnar.
      Won't they look pretty next spring!
      xx

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