1000 Fields of Roses

Went in to town early this morning to get a blood test (nothing major – just a “let’s have a look” type of thing 🙂 )
I had a couple of hours before another appointment, so had a leisurely cappuccino.

I do like coffee.
I’m not really a connoisseur, though.
I couldn’t tell you what makes a really good cuppa.
Just whether I’m enjoying it or not…

I recently treated myself to some coffee sweets. They’re something I used to have years ago, but haven’t really seen lately.
Lovely and sweet.
Not sure how much caffeine each one has, but probably shouldn’t have too many at once!

I also indulged in another packet of sweets. They were also a bit of a nostalgic choice.
I just didn’t realise the combination until later.

😀

They’re completely different textures, so I experimented to get the best blend.
Seems to be crunching the coffee sweet a bit first, then adding a milk bottle.
Just right…

Maybe I should open a cafe!

At least, it was this morning 😀

I thought I wouldn’t have the chance to wear my unicorn onesie this winter.
As it was, the cold didn’t last past middish morning…

Oh well.
Maybe tomorrow!

Finally!! it seems to be actual winter!
I’ve been wearing warm clothes, and even snuggly socks from time to time 😀
My garden is holding on, but no real flowers are happening.
Instead – a variety of flowery pillowcases, and a floral duvet cover…

Cosy ❤

I think I’ve been out every day this week, except for Thursday.
Some mornings have been earlier than I would like, and most nights have been interrupted by the pain of a bit “too much” through the days.
Still, I’ve had a good week 🙂

Yesterday we went a bit further afield – a look around Orion in Springfield. I haven’t been there in a while… I seem to remember it being bigger.
I started the morning with a Turkish Delight hot chocolate, with pistachio dust.

Also – cheesy toast!

Yum!

I visited the (official) library there, and also checked out the little community street libraries.

There are three in this photo, and one beside me that you can’t see.
Since I did a tour of community libraries on my last birthday, I’ve noticed more in random places (like our doctors’ surgery).
They’re everywhere!
(libraries, that is.
And communities ❤ )

I was still hungry, so had a raspberry and pistachio croissant.

Pistachio’s been having a moment lately.
Not a problem – I like pistachios.
Especially in a croissant! 🙂

Today, we did the shopping, and indulged in some frozen yoghurt – the shop was having its grand opening.

I had to use my happy spoon!
It was all half price, so I grabbed a lot of toppings/inclusions.
Chose three flavours of yoghurt (honeycomb, mango, and salted caramel). They seemed a bit bland to me, but were melting into each other by the time I got to eat them, and may have been overwhelmed by all the other flavours. I quite liked the mini mochi (the little nuggety looking things), and the blue popping balls (which you can’t see) were interesting.
Pistachio again – the greenish sauce, and the shredded looking thing (apparently Dubai pistachio kataifi – no idea how authentic it was).

And then –
We came home.
And I sat.
Scrolling.
For…some number of hours.
This week has sort of been like running around, and occasionally hitting walls.
Time for a rest.
And another early morning tomorrow!

Full moon again.

Last time I looked, it was just past a sliver 🙂

We were out and about early this morning, before the moon set, and got to see the dawn in all its misty glory.

I went to the physio yesterday – my first visit in a while.
Apparently I have very tight muscles.
He poked and prodded, and said it would feel tender or painful.
It didn’t really seem too bad
…until I got to the car.
And realised what he meant 😆

Getting up this morning wasn’t very comfortable either.

I have helpful things to do at home, and light exercises for building up a bit of muscle, rather than languishing in middle-aged flab.
It means I can do a bit more in my day, although I still have to be careful to pace myself.
No weight lifting competitions this year!
(Or next. Just to be clear.)
I’ll settle for being able to move more easily, and keep on going forward.