1000 Fields of Roses

We’re pretty much there.

A box here and there to sort.
A few wardrobe/cupboards to buy and fill.
And some bits that will wait a bit longer to go in a glass case (which is not as high a priority as other things, so who knows when that will happen?)

It’s been quite a few years since we’ve had this up.

Who are those young things? 😆

I took this photo a few days ago, but it gives an idea of our space.

We’re hoping to sort out most of our storage tomorrow, which leaves one (linen) cupboard to get. It needs to be 60cm wide, and enough space in shelves for duvets and blankets, which makes it harder to find.
Of course, all this searching needs a coffee (hot chocolate?) break.

❤

And we were only provided with three sets of keys, so I thought I’d go bright with my set.

😀

My art room is the last place for me to tackle.
I can see the shape of it – I can see me working there!

And I will.
Soon.
❤

The sofas are in place, and most of the bookcases.
We just have to wend our way around various boxes to get to them.

It’s been a good week.
A tiring one.
But good.

I had an unexpected trip on Monday, and banged my head against the back door. No big deal, really, but it’s slowed me down a bit. We also woke up yesterday to the rain coming in through the entryway roof, but that was speedily resolved by a call to the real estate agents and a visit from the plumbers. The entryway light bulb doesn’t strobe now, so that’s a bonus! 😀

We’re steadily getting the hang of this place.
The bedrooms are carpeted – something that we haven’t had for a while – so I’m waiting to see if it attracts dust. Haven’t noticed it happening so far.
I’ve got up to date with our washing (and you know you’re getting older when that makes you feel both excited and accomplished…), but the boys – not so much. This has meant they’ve both had occasion to improvise when going into the outside world – one wore pyjama trousers to pick up stuff from Target, and the other wore a full length dressing gown to Coles. They’ve worked hard putting furniture together and in place, though, and the dishes have all been washed ❤

It’s a bigger space here. And we’re in a part of town we’ve not lived in before. Lots to see and get used to!
Here’s the view outside my bedroom window.

There’s a shed outside, and the (flat) roof is just under our window.
There are heaps of leaves dotted about on it, and a pair of plovers seem to be frequent visitors. Here’s one of them.

Maybe they’ve decided to set up home there?

It’s been a good week.
Managed to enjoy a cuppa out, amongst the greenery.

A good week – but tiring.
Time to have a rest.
❤

I noticed today that my hair is curling.

I’ve been letting it grow out, but haven’t really been looking in the mirror much.
Could do with a bit of a brush, though. 🙂

We’re at that stage with moving where things look a bit of a mess, and a lot still to do, but when you actually look properly, it’s not too bad.
I had a bit of a frog in the throat earlier in the week, and I still feel a bit bleah – not sure whether it’s dust, or virus. I never know quite what to do with going out when I’ve got a cough/sniffle. Haven’t been going out much, anyway, and thought about giving our fortnightly cafe date a miss (mornings are hardest to get going), but went in the end. Even though there’s people around, it’s not too hard to keep my distance.
So – a quick trip out, then back to boxes, dust, and the occasional unearthing of things I’d forgotten.

But at least there was cake!

🙂

We’ll be moving (again) in around two weeks.
After the initial flurry, it’s getting a bit exciting now… 🙂

And I’ve been steadily filling boxes. Some days I ache, and some I’m OK. It’s all good 😀

Most days have been stay-at-home days, but we’ve also been out and about. Yesterday we had a look round the new neighbourhood (we checked out the shopping centre up the road – nice bakery!)
And we still made time for a cuppa and cake.
Or in my case – hot chocolate and cinnamon cruffin.

I’m presuming it’s a cross between a croissant and a muffin.
Sweet. Light. Just enough sugar to not be too sickly.

A bit like life at the moment?