Two weeks to go… Still haven’t got our tree up, but here’s the one in the mall –
Shiny! 😀
I’ve been doing bits and pieces as I can, and resting in between. Been having pain episodes again – off to the doctor to have a check. He suggested looking at medicinal cannabis… that would be interesting, but I don’t think we could afford it. So ends my chance at a real hippy life! 😆 Yes, I know most medicinal cannabis uses CBD without THC, but it seems that some pain control needs the THC component. I’ve never used it in any form, so it’s an unknown quantity at this point in time. I tend to be a bit wary with those.
Still, if I were to try the whole shebang, it might help to understand this little Christmassy musical interlude!
First day of December, so I suppose it’s acceptable to get a bit Christmassy. We haven’t put any decorations up yet – maybe this weekend, or the next. I love decorating for Christmas! It just requires a bit more energy than I can sometimes access… In the meantime, here’s a bit of a song to cheer us into the season. 😀
There’s been some beautiful heavy rain today. It’s made it easier to do the housework that’s needed doing – cooler days make the heavy work bearable. The end of the school year means doing the more in depth cleaning that doesn’t get done so regularly (although much more often than once a year!) At least I can use the conversion chart that came with my virtual races to add some more distance to my challenges… the housework I’ve done today converts to around 10km. This gives me a sense of achievement, but I can also say that I felt every one of those kilometres!
Sweet Bean is embarking on his new adult life. Today was spent changing various accounts over to their adult versions, and was also the day to start applying for jobs. It won’t be too long before I have to start doing that as well, but I have a couple of weeks yet. Everything is new and fresh, for the moment. That sense of accomplishment is satisfying. Unfortunately, there is always more to do…
I shall bask in satisfaction until then, and enjoy my soundtrack for today! 😀
I love jewellery. I don’t tend to wear it a lot, but I love looking at it. Each piece is like a miniature work of art. Here are a few pins that I bought recently – I have been looking at them for a while, and I had some money spare, so I thought I’d treat myself. A couple of arty inspirations –
…and a couple of “get through the day/it’ll all be ok” pins –
And just as a bonus – my new kittycorn nightlight! Enjoy this video (sorry it’s a bit wobbly), or you can always get your own 🙂
Last week was National Week of Deaf People, and Couch Choir put together another song collaboration in honour of the week. I didn’t get a chance to send in a part, but I can still enjoy the end result…and so can you! 😀
I was going to do a photo post today on spring (such as it is!). This morning there was an unexpected earthquakein Victoria, and of course there are various disasters, natural and man–made, across the Earth right now. In everyday life it feels like people are biting and snapping at each other lately.
Some days are heavier than others.
These days I hesitate to say that my thoughts and prayers are with those who are suffering and weary, with those who need help. It’s a phrase that has often been used as a way of distancing ourselves from actually doing something – of sounding pious and compassionate without having to prove otherwise that we are. It’s unfortunate that the words evoke those meanings in people. I will continue to send my “thoughts and prayers” for those in need, because I truly believe that bringing those needs before a loving, compassionate, kind God is a powerful first step to healing and renewal. But…it’s still a first step! I do acknowledge that some of us are physically or financially unable to be hands-on with a lot of things. In that case – pray on! It does make a difference 🙂 There are still meals to make, cards or phone calls to send, finances to release, gardens to weed, cakes to bake, houses to raise, kids to love and mentor…and maybe even justice and mercy to extend, laws to change, or conventions to be overturned. Prayer provides the blueprint, and then we build. (Having said that, if your mental and emotional state right now means you’re unable to do any of that – it’s OK! You don’t have to “do stuff” to be worth loving ❤ )
I can’t encompass the whole world, but that’s why we have community. Everyone has a place to sing hope into! I’m going to think and pray, and spend time asking my Father what to do and where.
After almost 40 years, ABBA has reformed, and are bringing out a new album. I had a listen to the new single. I have to say I wasn’t sure about it at first. The song wasn’t what I was expecting…the digital concert bit at the end was a bit strange… And yet… I’ve listened to it a few times now, and have loved it more each time. The bit with the lights floating off into space made me shed a tear or two – not sure why! I’m not sure what the song means, exactly. I’m hearing forgiveness, and acceptance, and a sense of surviving through a storm. …and it feels like a love song, to those of us who were there the first time around.
Take a chance – whether you’re an old fan, or too young to remember. Listen to the story!
a bit of creativity, a bit of eco consciousness, a bit of inspiration.... hopefully not a lot of pompousness and blathering :D
i'm not entirely sure what's going on here... let's travel along and see...
1000 Fields of Roses 