Whilst out and about this morning I was amazed (and not in a good way) at the number of people engaged in some mobile phone activity - either texting or gabbing loudly for the world and his wife to hear.
For frig's sake. (whoever frig may be) why can't people just enjoy the moment they are in anymore?? They seem so intent on being in everyone else's moment at the same time, they can't enjoy theirs....
Anyhoo, I bought some glue at the Range, and I noticed that I put a couple of things back which, right now, I can't really afford to buy. I never used to do that. This is, for those who don't already know, the first month since last year that I am in charge of my own funds - I am responsible for the money I earn, and for feeding us for the month. I was worried that I had learnt nothing - once a spender, always a spender, but - actually, I have known all month in my mind, my running bank balance and what I have available to spend. I have rejected the things I know I cannot buy within the money I have, I have sold a few things on ebay to give me a bit of spare cash and I have - surprise of all surprises paid some cash in to the bank to cover a cheque I had to issue unexpectedly. Now clearly, in normal-world this is no big deal, but in Janice-world, this is testament to a lesson learnt. Good for me I say.
Finally got around to finishing last months layouts, just did a bit of tarting up really:
And this one - really like the pinks and blues in this, not really my favourite colour combo of all time, but I am happy with the finished result.
Went to Knightshayes (NT) which was fabulous - I love the house and the gardens are so, so lovely there.
Then I took this photo:
which cost me my camera for the rest of the day as I thrust my hand out to stop Oliver from banging his head on the eagle's beak and the camera swung round and bashed on the bird and the lens jammed. Shitsticks. So you'll just have to trust me - it was all gorgeous. Got to playing a bit of hide and seek and when it was my turn (groan) I lay down behind some lavender bushes on some flagstones and prayed I would be found quickly. After I had coaxed my creaky body down to the prone position I became painfully aware that at my age I probably looked more like a victim of a heart attack than a young fit parent playing hide and seek. Luckily Oliver tripped over me before any do-gooders could rush in with a bit of CPR.
3 comments:
Can relate to the finances. I'm having a similar problem. I like to buy thing when I see them not having to worry if I can afford it. Comes hard doesn't it?
Well that gave me a good laugh anyway, the bit about you on the floor not the camera!! Just imagine what you will look like when you are a granny!!! That's why avoid the grandchildren!
I know what you mean about people not living for the moment, I find it very irritating.
Anyway your SU stuff is waiting for its transport at the end of the month, see you then. Jill x
Well done Janice you sound completely in control. Sometimes the responsibility makes you step up - it does me! Keep it up.
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