My Life, As I Know It

It’s pretty good, really…
I had a productive day today. Did some stuff I hadn’t got to before.
Some days aren’t quite as smooth – I had a bout with pain the other night, something that tends to come roaring out of nowhere, and smashes my schedules.
Generally, it doesn’t stay long, but I tend to be quite tired the next day or two.
This was day two.
Suddenly – Energy! Ability!
What to do when I wake up and feel capable?

ALL THE THINGS!!
At least until my body goes, “Nope.”

But at least I got stuff done 🙂

Well – life as I know it.
Pretty good.
Just sometimes a lot slower than at other times…

Published in: on October 11, 2024 at 10:36 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Taking A Drive…

…just to have a walk.
Yes, I know.
A bit weird.

I had somewhere to be around 7ish this morning, so I went with my Babe to a nearby park before that.
He’s been stepping up his exercise regime, so I had a go too.
I got once round the (basketball?) courts!

Then I just enjoyed the view.

Been a bit weird this week. More than normal, anyway.
Still, there’s always room for oddities.
I might even go for a walk again, another day.
Who knows what could happen in this great, wild world?
😀

Published in: on September 25, 2024 at 11:18 pm  Leave a Comment  

Sleeping In

Well, it’s been the weather for it…
There seem to be signs of the autumn to come (some nice rain here), but how can it still be so muggy, even though the temperature’s dropped?
It’s been a week of fatigue – not sure why – but I still feel like I should be doing something. Even when my body’s saying, “Please don’t!” But I did have a day of reading today, and didn’t even feel guilty 🙂
The week started off with a scan. Just a check up sort of thing, but the department I had to go to is now in the process of packing up to move, and the only available appointment was a few hours after I phoned.
It was a nuclear scan, so I had to breathe in argon gas, and get some other radioactive tracer injected.

Sadly, I have yet to exhibit any superpowers.

On the plus side, I haven’t been called in by the doctor, so everything seems to be good.
I had to stretch my arms above my head to keep them out of the way of the camera thingy (it rotates around the bed), so that caused aches in more places than I would have expected…
The machine reminded me of the shuttlecraft from the original Star Trek.

You can just see a lifting trolley thingy at the back there. Somehow, I don’t think it would be much use with the scanner!

Today started with an involuntary sleep in. Probably the grey raininess, but I didn’t realise how late it was.
A friend came over to help my Babe cut down the firestick tree by the front steps. If you’ve visited us in this house, you can now be reassured of safety from the possible threat of toxic sap. Or tripping over the branches that were growing through the steps.

I’m content right now, with the day, and my part in it.
Maybe sleep will be earlier, and then the waking…
the rain will come, or it will disappear.
And the roses will die –
but not before capturing the last of the raindrops.

And if you need to feel a sort of nostalgic sadness to match the rain, here’s a song I’ve been listening to this week…

❤

Published in: on February 24, 2024 at 11:20 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Let The Storm Rage On…

At least for a couple more minutes!
We’ve had a few bucketloads of water dumped on us, but it seems to have disappeared now.
The skies were brooding, and there was some spectacular lightning, but now it’s all sunset and light.
Still, the rain we have had has made the grass shoot up a bit. Also this –

I’m not sure what it is, but I’m thinking something in the gourd family? I shall let it grow and see what happens.
My rose bush is still throwing out flowers, seemingly from nowhere. I have so many photos I could bore you with. I’ll just choose some 🙂

Abundance!

So delicate, and so beautifully formed.

Little living works of art.
❤

This is from today, complete with raindrops!
Of course, my other plants are loving the rain.

The frangipani seems to have settled in.

This last couple of weeks have had their ups and downs.
I’ve done more around the house lately – even got the linen cupboard sorted today.
Had a clinic visit last week to look at some stuff – nothing major, but niggly. Have you ever been to one of those doctors who talk over you, never seem to hear what you’ve actually said, speak like they’re trying to catch you out – as though you’re being sick “wrong”.
Yeah.
Felt quite discouraged for a few days.
Still, maybe I should just – let it go…
I’ve taken some things on board, and have also decided to put some things back in place that I’ve let slide.
And there’s always the chance to have a cuppa out.
Went to our usual place last week. It’s been rearranged a bit.

There’s treasure to be found!

We usually try to sit on the sofa, but that’s suddenly moved to the window.

Think I’ll try for that rocking chair next time 🙂
Wherever the chairs are, I will still enjoy my hot chocolate.

…and continue to muse on beauty, even in the storm.

Published in: on November 29, 2023 at 6:42 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Drowsing In The Summer Heat

At least that’s part of the reason!
We’ve had a bit of a virus drifting round the house this week, so we’re all a bit languid at the moment. The heat hasn’t helped…
Littlest Bean has had the worst of it, but even my Babe spent a large part of yesterday sleeping.
Lots of cups of tea and snacky things happening.
Still, there’s time to smile.

I’ve been reading a lot, but also listening to cool music 😀

Or if I’m feeling a bit more energetic…


Time to turn the air conditioner on again!

Published in: on November 16, 2023 at 9:38 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Like Nobody Else

Just a fun little interlude for you 🙂
This was done sometime during quarantine, presumably to help cheer people up (also as a fundraiser to help musicians who were unable to make a living without live performances).
I haven’t listened to a lot of Voiceplay, but this one turns up on my YouTube suggestions every so often. It’s a collaboration with a lot of different people (and includes a cameo by my favourite bass…)

Singing can be beneficial for your health – even if you don’t think you’re any good at it! Your voice, and the way you relate to music, is unique to you.
Apart from that, it’s just fun 😀
So pick a song. Any song.
And just sing!

Published in: on May 13, 2023 at 10:18 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Getting Lighter

Hard to believe we’ve been here just under three weeks now…
I’ve been working hard getting boxes unpacked and contents settled. Things have had to be rearranged a bit, as the storage space is different here, so that’s required getting some new bits of furniture. This, in turn, has meant I’ve had to wait to get shelves so that I can fill them 😀
Still, nearly there!

I’m still amazed at how much like home this place feels. I haven’t even missed the last place, and even though every morning I wake up to a room that is at least four times the size of our last bedroom, it doesn’t feel strange to me. I haven’t ventured out too often to the verandah yet (although I’ve got plants out there that need watering…). I also seem to feel a bit better here – not sure why. That has helped me to lug boxes about, but I still end up with days where I can’t do much of anything.
The light here can be a bit strange. All the windows are coloured glass, so the rooms don’t have much natural light (all the more reason to set up space on the verandah!).
The sun still shines in – it’s just in jewel tones and sparkly moments 🙂

Here’s the afternoon light through my “art room to be” windows.


In a lot of ways, moving here has made my life a lot lighter.
❤

Published in: on March 17, 2023 at 8:31 pm  Comments (2)  

On The Way To The Stars

Another house we really wanted, but it went to someone else…
discouraging, but we have a couple of others to possibly have a look at.
This year seems to have been galloping on so far. We’re past the middle of January and it still seems vaguely “after Christmas”. We can’t know what this year will bring, but it seems it will bring it a bit more quickly than we might be anticipating 😆

I bought myself some virtual challenges as a Christmas/New Year present to myself, and a couple of weeks ago also received the medal for my 2022 challenge.

Front…

Back – the moon comes off, and you can wear it as a pendant.
“Per aspera ad astra” means “through adversity to the stars”.

It opens up as well, and above the medal is the back of the pendant.

I have had a few good weeks this year – I’ve even managed to get to an in person church service every Sunday this year! I feel like my joyous gallivanting has caught up with me a bit 😆 I’ve noticed that when I do too much, I can come down with a flu like thing (sore muscles/joints, cough, feeling like a balloon is swelling behind my face), which is where I’ve been this week. We stocked up with covid tests before the free ones were stopped, so I’ve done a few of those lately (covid test says “no”!).
We did manage to get out last week for a cuppa at the cafe, and a talk about the year ahead. Nice cake as well…

And while I’m thinking about flowers, here are some lovely ones I got at church this Sunday ❤

This year is still a mystery…
good thing I don’t have to worry!
🙂

Published in: on January 18, 2023 at 11:17 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Where The Rain Ends

Back in bed with a cold sort of thing… I had a lovely beef bone broth for dinner, and a hot water bottle (it’s difficult trying to mould it round my sinuses). My lungs still appear to be where they should be – they just hurt a bit from coughing.
All this means that I haven’t been out of the house for a bit. My Babe went in to the library to pick up some books, and also came back with a little fairy from the markets for me ❤

She’s guarding my jewellery 🙂

I’ve been enjoying the rain we’ve had lately. Haven’t seen any rainbows in the sky, but did see one at the clinic before a visit to the doctor. We still have to wait outside the waiting room (because of Covid), so the big doors to the outside let in a lot of sunshine. At certain times of the morning it forms a straight strip of rainbow across the floor.

No pot of gold at the end…
Just a bit of cheer for the day!

Published in: on July 11, 2022 at 11:13 pm  Leave a Comment  

Travelling Light

I’ve been out and about a couple of times in the last week or so. In the past, I’ve wandered around the place, enjoying my time, but not seeing anyone I know. These times, I ran into four lots of people, and had a good old catch up (yay!) 😀
I’ve just started on a new, stronger, pain killer. After a day out, I tend to need to stay in bed to recover. I had hoped to be OK this time, but apparently the painkiller takes a few days to kick in properly.
I think I am basically an optimist. I can see beauty, and hope, in all sorts of things. Some (probably most) days I can see the days ahead, and future endeavours waiting for me. I can luxuriate in “not pain” for periods of time (when you have “definitely not not pain” 🙂 you are very aware when it goes away for a bit).
Yesterday was mostly luxurious. Today was not.
Still – life is a wonderful, curious, slightly ridiculous journey.

But…
Some days are sombre, just get through, deal with the now type of days.
Still flashes of beauty. Leaps of joy.
But also a closer understanding of mortality.
Life is good. And sometimes difficult…
Still, the light shines through.

…it’s all about balance! 😆

Published in: on June 29, 2022 at 5:59 pm  Leave a Comment  
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