Here’s where we were this evening – the Twilight Markets at the Railway Workshops. It was lovely just having a hot chocolate, listening to live music (even though there wasn’t much live music…)
Even though I think it’s too early for Christmas decorations to come out, the twinkly lights were nice…
The next one’s in December – it’ll be warmer and probably lighter then. 🙂
It’s been a funny old week…
We started off on Monday with a sick little Bean – temperature, “icky” tummy, headache. By Wednesday we had two… it’s been an easy week as school goes – neither one has been able to do anything while they’ve been sick. They didn’t even want to watch TV! They’re not sick often – they don’t tend to pick up viruses that much. They seem to have made up for it this time…
While I’ve checked on coughing, shivering beans from time to time throughout the week, I’ve also been able to spend a lot of time reading textbooks, as well as novels, with my coffee at my side.
And, on occasion, a mango Tim Tam.
I also indulged myself with some Choc-chip ice-cream…
Little Bean decided to buy some plain vanilla ice-cream for himself and his brother, so I got some, too 🙂 I know… not the healthiest of treats… good for the boys this week, though – helped them feel a bit cooler, and good with scratchy throats. Thankfully, they have had some proper food as well, in the last couple of days.
(I always seem to be posting pictures of food. Not sorry…)
Where does the piece of cake come in? It was Hubby’s birthday today. A quiet day, mostly. The boys had recovered enough to do some breakfast in bed for him 🙂 I took him out for a piece of cake (Maple fruit cake) and a cup of tea. I forgot to bring a candle to put on the cake, for which he was very relieved!
Brought the decorative snapdragons back, to show the boys how they “snap”.
And then – we had a restful day. No stressing about unfinished work today. Reading. Even a little snooze.
Roll on the weekend!
Today has not been like our normal Sunday… we spent the day at home. Been resting, reading and drinking coffee/tea. Listening to music… contemplating simplicity. 🙂
I went for a walk earlier (at the moment that means walking up and down the drive – it’s a long drive!) Found this tiny feather on my way.
The weather has been moving between sun and spots of rain – very soothing!
My garden was displaying some more flowers – these are from some type of bean.
…and right now we’re watching a bit of TV before going back to reading.
Happy weekend!
Public holiday today – back to school tomorrow. It’s been fun…
Lovely rain for most of the day. Spent the morning on the patio, listening to my new music and just… contemplating. I’d decided to not do any study today, which required more determination than I’d thought it would. There’s always something that needs doing. I’ve had to deliberately not do it today. Worth it, though.
On most days I either do the study that needs to be done, or I procrastinate for varying periods of time before doing what needed to be done before, just in a lot less time… The thing is, whether I procrastinate or not, I’m still thinking about work.
I’ve been mostly snuggling in bed, reading, this afternoon – just a side trip to Facebook and checking some things. I’m off again – will have a look at Cake Wrecks, then go back to reading Agatha Raisin – maybe with a cup of tea?
Before I go, here’s some flowers. They’re from our citronella, and they smell lovely, even after they’ve dried. I picked them just before the rain came down in earnest. 🙂
As you can probably tell, it’s not Thursday today… this musing starts yesterday.
A week or so back we were cold called by a sunspot checking practice, so we said OK (I grew up in Northern Queensland, so it’s worth having a look…) and made appointments for yesterday.
Got there. Filled out forms. Went in.
All going well, the doctor was running the light thing over my skin, I’d pointed out some slightly worrying (to me) bits, including a spot on my cheek. We were idly chatting… and then – suddenly – there was freezing stuff all over my cheek, and he was scraping at my face with a sharp implement.
No explanation. No consent.
I sharply remonstrated (in other words, I didn’t have a clue what was happening and insisted he told me what he was doing). “It’s OK,” he said. He was just going to scrape the skin off. I was in a bit of a panic at this stage… I had also already stated that taking the top layer of skin off had previously not worked – it always came back. Also, it was not OK. Not at all.
He seemed surprised. The last few people in had been elderly (why was that relevant?) and had had this done many times. They had no problem with the procedure. I repeatedly tried to explain that that was immaterial – those people were not me; I have not had this done before, and I should have been consulted beforehand. “Oh well… it’s OK,” he said…
I did eventually consent to have anaesthetic and a biopsy taken, but I’d lost my trust by then. I’m never going back there again, though, so it had to be done. He said that it would only be the top layer of skin, and leave a “white patch” after. He starts dabbing at my face after the procedure. “What are you doing now?” “Oh, just mopping up the blood…”
I was still shaking after we left. Yes, as procedures go, it’s not very invasive or painful. I just wasn’t prepared for what happened.
Hubby took me to Coffee Club after, where I settled down with hot chocolate and blueberry and apple pie. I do recommend that as a form of first aid. 🙂
So – today. We’ve had a quiet day. Still studying, even finished an assessment. Started reading an Inspector Morse, which I’ll continue with later tonight. We’re watching Star Trek – Search for Spock at the moment, while eating home-made pizza.
It’s the end of the holidays (pretty much – still Queen’s Birthday holiday on Monday) I’ve done more than I thought I would, in some ways. Less than I thought, in others.
Overall, life is good. It can just be a bit surprising sometimes!
It’s Tuesday today… we’re still on holiday, although home now. We went away for the weekend, just to Windsor (near Brisbane) while the boys were away at camp. We rested, went to markets, drank coffee – a refreshing and peaceful stay!
It was touch and go if we would get there at all – Little Bean had been feeling “icky” during the week, then stressed up to Friday about ruining everyone’s weekend… right up to the bus left, he still wasn’t 100% sure. We would have been fine staying home with him, but he decided in the end to go…
Our first view… we stayed at PJ’s on Fifth, which we found through Stayz. It’s a site for holiday accommodation of varying types and prices. This one was someone’s house – the downstairs was modified as a self-contained flat. The owners weren’t there while we were, although they apparently are most times.
The bedroom 🙂
The place was pretty much two rooms (bedroom, combined kitchen/dining/lounge room) connected by a hallway with bathroom/toilet off the hallway.
Bathroom
View from the loo!
kitchen/dining/lounge
Looking through to the back yard – this was our view over breakfast…
We got there Friday afternoon and got food in for the weekend (chocolate! 🙂 ) Had a Thai takeaway, then off to Glory City Church for Friday night service. Lots of worship, lots of prayer – just right to start a great weekend!
Went to the Fortitude Valley Markets on Saturday morning (a bit of a disappointment) but enjoyed a brownie and coffee in Bakery Lane, which made up for it 🙂
We were hoping to see Riverfire from the house, but the houses opposite got in the way. Watched it on TV while eating another takeaway. (posh miniburgers and chips, which means they had lots of herbs, sea salt and a bit of aioli…) 🙂
Took in Northey Street Farm Markets on the way home Sunday morning, after another morning lingering over breakfast on the back patio. Home, kept the holiday vibe going until we got the boys home later that afternoon. Still feeling in holiday mood, even though I’m back to studying 🙂
I’ll finish with a photo of the flowers outside our holiday place.
Sweet and fragrant, just like our weekend!
This has been a good week in a lot of ways – some things have become clearer, and there’s been glimpses of light in the future… It’s also our 22nd Wedding Anniversary today -yay for us! 🙂
We went to a lovely little cafe this morning to celebrate. I’ve been there twice before -once on my own, once with hubby. It’s called Rafter and Rose, on Ellenborough St, across from the cinema. It’s down a little alleyway with lots of greenery outside. The food is great!
The first time I went I was on my own… I’d forgotten how nice it is to spend unhurried time on my own with a cuppa.
This was my view…
This was my food 🙂
That’s a hot chocolate and something called a breakfast muffin – basically croissant dough plaited and covered in cinnamon sugar, then baked in a muffin tin. Very sugary, and I couldn’t eat it all. Took it home for later, though.
The second visit was with hubby. We needed some down time, and sat outside with the flora and blue skies…
We shared a sour cream and blueberry scone with our cuppas.
And today… I wasn’t feeling my best, but it was worth taking time. We sat and chatted and enjoyed each other’s company. Lovely!
I like the bits and pieces on the walls…
…but especially the food!
Pumpkin pie – yum!
A good week…
and a good Anniversary! 🙂
Prince of Peace – (Hillsong United)
I have had frequent bouts of “not feeling good” lately – nothing major, but wearing. Some days are OK, some are not, and some are very much not. Saturday was horrible, so yesterday was a recovery day.
…but – today! Today was lovely! I wasn’t leaping about or running marathons, but I’ve had three meals today and been able to do lessons with the boys as well as other work. I’ve even been able to walk to the letterbox and back – twice! – today. Comfortably watching Antiques Roadshow at the moment, with butterscotch mousse. Nice! 🙂
Yesterday at church we sang “Great is Thy Faithfulness” – haven’t sung that for a while, and was able to belt it out as a praise for the day and a promise for the morrow (apologies to anyone around me who might have been deafened slightly…)
I’ve also found this song, which I’ve been listening to when I can –
Here’s to tomorrow!
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