1. Happy Birthday to the three women I know who share their special day today - Jude, Liz and Jess. You're all wonderful and I hope your birthday celebrations were fun-filled. I know my sister Jude went to a surprise function for her birthday this evening - blindfolded. What a thoughtful husband she has. I must say I have a hankering to be surprised one day.
2. I spent the afternoon with a good friend chatting while our children played happily together. It was marvellous. We discussed many parenting and employment issues and I came away feeling more incentive to encourage independence in my children. My efforts were rewarded tonight when I asked them to do some simple jobs and they did them without complaint.
3. I'm going away with the children for a couple of days at the beach tomorrow, so I'm baking for my husband tonight. I often bake before I go away. It's a kind of love gift thingy. Yummy too. I'm off in search of driftwood but I can't explain any more than that as it's commercially sensitive...
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Monday, January 22, 2007
More sewing, swimming, comet
1. Quite a boring post today. I spent most of the day sewing the other two dresses for my sister and friend who are joining me at the rugby sevens in Wellington at the beginning of February. We're all really looking forward to being Marge Simpson for 48 hours. I look forward to telling you all about it on the blog when I return. The sewing went well, despite my machine needing some kind of overhaul of swift kick as it throws a spaz every time the thickness of the fabric changes. Fortunately, I was in a relatively good space so it didn't upset me too much.
2. The children each had friends over for the day (still school holidays here...) and they spent lots of the time swimming. However, there was never a time when the girls and boys were in the pool together. It was all segregated amicably so the girls had the pool while the boys were in teh spa and vice versa. Quite funny really, when you think about how they'll be in another six years or so.
3. The comet was visible again tonight. It was cloudy in places but not enough to block out the comet. However, I have to admit that the edge has worn off the excitement. It's really just a white line in the sky after all. The statistics are quite stunning but I'm starting to take it for granted, sadly. I guess I'll miss it when it's gone.
2. The children each had friends over for the day (still school holidays here...) and they spent lots of the time swimming. However, there was never a time when the girls and boys were in the pool together. It was all segregated amicably so the girls had the pool while the boys were in teh spa and vice versa. Quite funny really, when you think about how they'll be in another six years or so.
3. The comet was visible again tonight. It was cloudy in places but not enough to block out the comet. However, I have to admit that the edge has worn off the excitement. It's really just a white line in the sky after all. The statistics are quite stunning but I'm starting to take it for granted, sadly. I guess I'll miss it when it's gone.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
100 posts, birthdays, birthday blog
1. I have now posted 100 times on my Word Imperfect blog. Thanks to everyone who's kept me going with their funny meanings and lots of encouragement. May the next 100 be just as much fun.
2. I spent the afternoon at the birthday bbq of a close friend today and the food was incredible. The woman is a gourmet in her own lifetime. She loves to do it. And we love to eat it. She even made her own incredible birthday cake. So, thank you again, Elizabeth. I love you lots.
3. My gift for Elizabeth was a blog of her own. I hope she finds time to do the odd post or two!
2. I spent the afternoon at the birthday bbq of a close friend today and the food was incredible. The woman is a gourmet in her own lifetime. She loves to do it. And we love to eat it. She even made her own incredible birthday cake. So, thank you again, Elizabeth. I love you lots.
3. My gift for Elizabeth was a blog of her own. I hope she finds time to do the odd post or two!
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Blogs, pets, sewing
1. I received some kind feedback about my blogs today from Jodi, another blogger. Thanks Jodi for your encouragement. It's always great to hear that other people enjoy what I'm putting so much effort into. It makes it more worthwhile.
2. My daughter changed the desktop background on my computer today. Sometimes we have a family photo but usually we have a pet photo - especially of a pet we don't have such as a dog or horse. She put a photo on of a gorgeous grey Shetland mare and foal. It's a lovely way to have pets without having pets. We enjoy looking at them but don't have to clean up after them or feed them.
3. I spent most of the day sewing an outfit for the rugby sevens which is only two weeks away. My sister and friend and I are all going as Marge Simpson. We have organised the costumes but I am sewing the three green dresses. One down, two to go.
2. My daughter changed the desktop background on my computer today. Sometimes we have a family photo but usually we have a pet photo - especially of a pet we don't have such as a dog or horse. She put a photo on of a gorgeous grey Shetland mare and foal. It's a lovely way to have pets without having pets. We enjoy looking at them but don't have to clean up after them or feed them.
3. I spent most of the day sewing an outfit for the rugby sevens which is only two weeks away. My sister and friend and I are all going as Marge Simpson. We have organised the costumes but I am sewing the three green dresses. One down, two to go.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Family, feedback, best house
1. It was nice to have our little family of four all back together again today. The children got on reasonably well, between the odd bout of bickering, but it felt good to be part of the team again. Great to be away. Even better to be back.
2. My agent has given me some very positive feedback about the manuscript I sent her at the end of November. Seems I only have to make a few minor changes before it's ready for the publisher's eyes. I'm relieved. When I'm in the middle of writing something, I lose track of the ability to tell if it's good or not. I thought it was pretty good, but was too close to really tell. Looking forward to telling you more about it later.
3. My good friend told me today that her son had described our house and property as his ideal house in all the world! The house is pretty standard, but I can understand why he loves playing at our place. It really is a child's paradise, but I think my children are so used to it that they don't realise how fortunate they are. My friend's son specifically mentioned the pool, spa, flying fox, trampoline, rope swings, tree hut, chickens and soccer field in his assessment. We have deliberately made our property a child's heaven, so it's good to know someone appreciates it!
2. My agent has given me some very positive feedback about the manuscript I sent her at the end of November. Seems I only have to make a few minor changes before it's ready for the publisher's eyes. I'm relieved. When I'm in the middle of writing something, I lose track of the ability to tell if it's good or not. I thought it was pretty good, but was too close to really tell. Looking forward to telling you more about it later.
3. My good friend told me today that her son had described our house and property as his ideal house in all the world! The house is pretty standard, but I can understand why he loves playing at our place. It really is a child's paradise, but I think my children are so used to it that they don't realise how fortunate they are. My friend's son specifically mentioned the pool, spa, flying fox, trampoline, rope swings, tree hut, chickens and soccer field in his assessment. We have deliberately made our property a child's heaven, so it's good to know someone appreciates it!
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Auckland, comet, Kiwi music
1. I've just returned from a couple of days in Auckland with my daughter. We visited friends and family, did a little shopping and generally had a relaxing time together. I didn't manage to update this blog last night. My brother in law is a fabulous chef and the company was interesting, so we didn't finish dinner until quite late. But here I am, back again and refreshed. I enjoyed the city but prefer to come home to our little patch of countryside, wide open sky, open roads and clean air.
2. On the way home tonight I noticed several cars stopped along the roadside with people standing alongside pointing. I turned to see what they were looking at but couldn't decide if it was Mt Pirongia in the deep red glow of sunset, Venus beside the mountain or something I couldn't quite see yet. Then, when I was about 10 minutes from home, I noticed a curved streak in the night sky. I couldn't recognise what it was. On arrival at home, my husband and several of the neighbours were standing at the end of our street with the telescope. They told me it was a comet. How exciting!
3. I sung all the way home to a Kiwi music tape we have featuring Bic Runga, Dave Dobbyn and Tim Finn. I'm so proud to be a New Zealander as their songs are as good as any.
2. On the way home tonight I noticed several cars stopped along the roadside with people standing alongside pointing. I turned to see what they were looking at but couldn't decide if it was Mt Pirongia in the deep red glow of sunset, Venus beside the mountain or something I couldn't quite see yet. Then, when I was about 10 minutes from home, I noticed a curved streak in the night sky. I couldn't recognise what it was. On arrival at home, my husband and several of the neighbours were standing at the end of our street with the telescope. They told me it was a comet. How exciting!
3. I sung all the way home to a Kiwi music tape we have featuring Bic Runga, Dave Dobbyn and Tim Finn. I'm so proud to be a New Zealander as their songs are as good as any.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Family, spontaneity, salad
1. We had a wonderful visit from family members today. They drove down from Auckland (2 hours away) and stayed for lunch and dinner which was great. I always enjoy the feeling I get from being with my sisters.
2. I'm not that good with spontaneity but I've made a relatively spontaneous decision to travel to Auckland for a couple of days this week with my daughter. It will be good to catch up with some friends and family who have moved to new homes.
3. I made my favourite salad for lunch: here's the recipe. Lettuce at the bottom. Grated carrot on top. Chopped dates on top of that. Bits of cut up orange above that. Orange juice squeezed over it all. Sprinkle the top with sliced almonds. MMMMMmmmmm.
2. I'm not that good with spontaneity but I've made a relatively spontaneous decision to travel to Auckland for a couple of days this week with my daughter. It will be good to catch up with some friends and family who have moved to new homes.
3. I made my favourite salad for lunch: here's the recipe. Lettuce at the bottom. Grated carrot on top. Chopped dates on top of that. Bits of cut up orange above that. Orange juice squeezed over it all. Sprinkle the top with sliced almonds. MMMMMmmmmm.
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