This Life..

...well, it's slipping right through my hands  ~  These days turned out nothing like I had planned...

Oh how good were Powderfinger! I think my ears were ringing a little! 'Scuse the absence - recovering the energy to do anything has taken a little longer than I expected. I knew Sunday would be a day for sleeping and resting, however I think the adrenalin still ran through Sunday because things like dinner, chooks, tidying were able to be done.

Yesterday ~ zip. I could barely keep awake to eat. Absolutely wrecked. At least today I am walking without dragging my right leg ~ walking back to the car after the concert was a huge effort, not quite to tears or anything like that, just took a lot longer than I honestly expected. I've exercise therapy today so I might take it easy until this afternoon's appointment.

It's almost the perfect time to wonder what is in store for today, for this week with a quick look at some horoscoops.  Ideally this week a lot of home cooking will accompany a big stocktake, reorganising of the pantry, menu planning and shopping plans so we can have that extra $20 for specials on items like cat food.

The home is a haven for Scorpio individuals during October 19, 20, making it an ideal place to retreat and meditate on circumstances. You?ll get a kick from doing things around the home. 

Excellent - just what I would prefer. A week at home, pottering, resting, being a bit influenced by my own personal beliefs and surroundings. Faded a little as the day has gone on ~ but I'll be up for making pie tonight.  It's on Mands On A Mission as it uses only left overs - my speciality!! *grins*

It's budget day tomorrow, plus I really do need to get stuck into the week's plan. The task's have all been recorded and I am rather annoyed the loading of more items on eBay did not happen tonight as planned and hoped.  If anything, I really wanted to get a few pieces that should get a few extra dollars in so that at the end of the month we can put more into the debt.

Dozing did occur and doing the old exercise therapy was not a success at all. By the afternoon, even with a heap of sleep, the body has proved to not be as strong as the will and the want of this stubborn poppet. *grr* I know, one year expect nothing, second year the improvement starts, the third year is the progress and that's what we have now begun.

Still rather wrecked so I might be back tomorrow but might be playing catch up. As my good wise friend BBJ says: "back to small steps missy" and the horoscope for Wednesday only reinforces this wisdom:

As much as possible don’t pack too much into your day, making the most of the Moon’s last day in a playful and creative part of your chart and Mercury’s last day in a dreamy and imaginative part of your chart. Together they create a day where your creativity and your imagination need to take the lead, ahead of what is destined to be some very busy days, especially on the job front. Leave enough room in your day to dream and imagine.

Time for bed ~ no poems of late - my apologies.  Here are the fairyland chronicles:

The day's dawning brightly

New adventures unfold

The sun rises quickly

A shimmer of golds

Making most of the moments

Put out to share

Time to enjoy the weekend

Hope to see you there

Busy morning ~ just flew in

Time to head out visiting

With little watering can in tow

Who knows whose garden we may go

A sprinkle here, a splash over there

Good wishes to fairies everywhere

ஜ Gratitude and Love ~ Namaste ஜ 

Praise be FairyLand and its visitors

So many dear fairy friends

Happy I've got time for Fairyland again

Making good changes, all looking up!

And finally the time to come run amok

Thanks for blessings and wishes

Shared strength, healing kisses

Going forward with every day

ℱя❀₥ ~ℳ∢η₫☡ & ℑǺℨlყȵ ♏∂ℯ

✿ ℒΦϑє, ℐﻪ℧ჭɦʈeʁ & ʆίφђϮ ✿

Flowers stand up strong and tall

After friendly sprinkles

The sight will always make me smile

And smiling means less wrinkles

For grins are always well received

So are friendly notes

Spread the love in Fairyland

By leaving happy posts

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A mug of hot cocoa, all ready for bed

Thought we'd sprinkle your garden instead

Of reading a book, or watching a movie

My fairy friends are so terribly groovy

Here's to a day full of butterflies & sun

Most of all see your friends, have some fun

~ Catching up with fairy friends ~ 

Oh joy - another wet frantic day

As you see, all weekend - no time for play

My fairy friends ♥ oh you know me

I'd have rather been here sprinklin' 

We've grabbed a moment to race thru

We wish love and many gems to you

Hello to all, fly-bys, good friends

We hope to splash by - see you again ♥

Chat my tomorrow morning, your afternoon, tonight  

World flies wildly on

There's a mighty storm brewing 

Blimey it is cold...

Wet too ~ its been raining heavily and steadily since late yesterday. We are even expecting snow ~ which I really hope we get (because if it is gonna be cold, it may as well be pretty) but I don't think it will fall much lower than Buninyong. You can smell it every now and again - that icy icy chilled in your nose. *grins*  Actually, it is now snowing - middle of October and it is snowing.

So I think we shall be rugging up for the Powderfinger concert. Food is planned and has come in at under $30 for dinner, nibbles, brunch and cuppas for 8 people.  And that even counts the flour for the pancakes on Sunday!  I am really impressed and think this is better than I expected. I've made cheese twists, making Ferrero Rochers, maybe even home made KFC.

I am a little disappointed the house has not has had as much put into it with regard to de-clutter, sorting out homes for things that should have them, even simply getting the dining area in order without it being left to the last day and a mad panic tonight and even more so tomorrow.  For the moment, I have stopped.  I wanted to post the Mands On A Mission blog post for tonight, because I think staying under budget when it is so tight is worth celebrating.  But right now I am annoyed that my coffee mug motif "If it wasn't for the last minute, nothing would happen" does not make me smile.

It's not because of Husband ~ if I start getting into a task he will get straight in there with me and either work along side me or find another area which requires his input or muscle.  Some times I wish he was the one who got it started and got it finished. Yet, if it was not for how Husband has organised the kitchen bench and sink area, that would still be a cluttered mess only he has it so all the working space is cleared and the 'things' that lay on the bench edges have been put away or tossed. We use little things like the bread seal/clips and bread packaging for additional uses, but often they just pile up in the corner. Husband has given them a home, its working really well!

Yes, I have good and bad days - and the days which are the hardest are usually the Day3 patch when I feel more pain, want to sleep because that hurts less, ache. If I am up by 8am, then the day moves on and on those days usually a lot gets done because if I sit, I will fall asleep - it almost cant be helped! I like to read on those days, try not to stress about feeling like a useless bump on a log. On the other two days, once up the day goes - this used to be a trait in my youth, only I required a shower to open my eyes. Housemates have often laughed as I come through from bed, eyes closed, clothes in hand, to the shower and then burst out of the bathroom a bright happy sparkle of hello good morning! I really only need a few moments blinking to get there(ish) now. Still the happy sparkle, little less bright, but possibly more due to 'engine' problems as the beast grows older...

This weekend should have been a goal end date to at least have the spare room set up properly. The minute it was going to be my sister using it, as opposed to our girlfriend, the urgency dropped. Nothing to do with my sister, not that way at all, its more that sometimes you know with family they've seen it worse... *blushes* This will look rather respectable, compared to even the pictures on the Mission page, Mess to Impress. By rights there should have been more action and more pictures there.  I've not even dared with our bedroom yet! But its not too disastrous compared to other 'versions' of the bedroom.

Tomorrow's horoscope:

Knowing how important the next few weeks are going to be, with so much happening, it’s important to get your bearings and to listen to your intuition. Within the next 7 days alone you'll experience both a Full Moon in your work sector and the Sun’s return to your sign, with Mars reaching your income sector just days later. Whenever possible find that still place within, so that you can centre yourself and get your bearings before things really take off.

*sighs* So there is always next week...

I think there was a little excitement from Husband with the sale on eBay. He is not just saying he is keen about our Mission, he is contributing things which have occurred resulting in a win or a lose on the bargaining and savings stakes. He wants to have an area set in the spare room to take pics at all times, using this desk and that cloth. I want the room cleared first, set up to accommodate others, then sectioned off to allow for such an area to be set up. Both he and I want to bring things up from the garage to use, next week is fine, but can we get the items we both know need to be taken out to the garage for the moment out there please?

There is only a little work involved in clearing the alcove and I will probably get most of that finished tonight.  I'd like to sit in front of the television too sometimes.  Especially now the antenna is tuned and there are about 8 extra channels to see and work out - and I am really quite slow on the uptake of all things new - then I run with them like a pro and learn more very quickly. This is the slow, learning phase of digital for me. Another remote to master.

Seriously, if all the empty boxes could be removed, perhaps even put some of the loose items identified for sale in them, and get these into the shed. So easy - by tomorrow I'll have forgotten about it - well, maybe not because I've written it. I just want the spare room, bathroom, bedroom, dining room, kitchen and alcove less cluttered. *half laughs* The lounge, loo, laundry and SmallBoy's rooms are fine. Should be able to manage all of that.

I wonder what could be in-store for tomorrow on a higher level:

Today is the day to break out of your routine! Having the same custom and practice day after day adds positive foundation to your life but leaves little time or space for new developments. Rather than same old – same old change something about your day. By days ends you will have experienced life in a different way and find your mind more open to new ways of being and future possibilities.

Actually I agree with that in more than one way. We've lacked a discipline to manage time in both work and leisure, mostly due to lack of motivation. Other valid reasons exist, but when some plans are made, they are really only 'gunna' plans. I would like to see Saturday as the start of new changes, getting things done. Super-wonder woman my sister who is a tornado of energy and gunna do it now kerpow will be up, so hopefully it will rub off. Taking the SmallBoy to a concert is such a new experience for him, and for us it will have a different feeling compared to concerts of our youth - wild, reckless and up for anything days.

Time to consult with others. You are a truthful person, but others do not always want to hear the truth. Honor and willingness to stay and face the music. You will not run from a situation just because it is uncomfortable. Someone needs to know that you are there for them. Someone has the wrong idea about you. You need to set things right. Expect positive experiences with your religious or spiritual growth. You have witnessed a profound healing and are eager to experience this for yourself. Keep an open mind and heart, but don't expect the same results as others have, you have your own path to walk.

See, in that I see a confrontation, a need to defend myself against someone else's maliciousness or assumptive tongue speaking out as fact. I am tired of that and at a point where it's not my problem what others think or do. I don't wish to seek those who need me to prove myself, if there is something that is a problem then tell me and there is something I can do to help rectify it, I will - but I am not solving, fixing it or taking on the effort to 'pay back' for time owed.

You don't carry your left over time in the day for another day you need some extra. I agree that I am truthful, that others dont like the truth, if there is a problem I will stand and talk it out to a point, I would even be there for my ex friends, their kids, partners, their friends even. I am on my own path and some guidance has come from hearing, listening, seeing in others areas I wish to grow or aim toward. But it would always been done my own way...

Piffle ~ Must be having a grumpy old lady day. Hydro was great today, thinking about grumpy old ladies. *grins* Actually they are more like funny old ladies. They make me laugh and get me full of oomfph for the rest of a Friday. Sometimes having discussions about the 'old days' really does make me wish for a simpler life. Of course, leaving with an "I'll email you about catching up for lunch next week" proves these girls aren't just silly old ducks! I think they are amazing.

Time to disappear. Powderfinger and the amazing tidy will be taking up tomorrow, so I shall see you Sunday. Have a wonderful weekend.  Shall ramble on some more later... *grins*

Wednesday was yesterday still...

I is spying on the little chickies ~ TeddyCat knew spying was OK 

Wednesday was a hump of a day

It was all about updating our Mission, and the meanderings just did not sprout forth.  Had pie for dinner and it was yum. *grins* Rather than wait for the miraculous appearance of MudGuts - Husband collected him unannounced at 930 that morning to help for 3hours before his afternoon appointment. Together the enclosure for the roosters which gives them heaps of space to scratch, eat and get fatter. I have worked out which one is crowing and, well, you know what we are getting around to doing. Just need to work up that confidence. All budget, adding, transferring from there...

Today's horoscope

It was the Moon’s position in your income sector over the last few days that has left you with a greater appreciation of what you want, what you're worth and where you need to stand your ground. With Mars, planet of passion, drive and ambition now just 2 weeks away from your income sector, don’t just hold onto that awareness but start turning it into a game plan. With a second Full Moon in your work sector in just 7 days time, you're better positioned than you realise.

That sounds a bit all-right and today went a little more to plan.  After getting SmallBoy off to school, Husband had a first aid course to do, the TV antenna was finally getting replaced, rewired and tuned, plus I had a trip to the doctor and groceries to get.  This is a big day, but it pain patch Day1 so I do tend to cope better on 'Day1'. In order to save, we don't book private appointments any more but join the general queue and wait for our doctor to become available. It's an interesting way the practice works but at least you can see the doctor(s) you've paid to see for the past 7-8 years and read a book while waiting as a bulk bill patient. It saves over $70 a fortnight, so I am grateful the option is there.

Plus when you wait in a waiting room long enough, and often enough, you do get to chatting to people.  This time there was a mum with a 'terrible two' who had us all in stitches on occasion. Full of one words, he wandered around pointing out items then, with the cheekiest look, he would make eye contact with mum, raise his eyebrows and dash for the stairs - always stopping a good five paces back. Such a fun game and mum, back in heels for the first time in two years for work, would do the silly chase despite a full room. He had a snooze during the wait, so she and I exchanged names and chatted. Before I went in, I grabbed a perfume sample from my hand-bag - 007 by Avon - and gave it to the little guy's mum and let her know I thought she was a bit of a super-hero herself. I've got a few and it's really nice to share.

I think I'd been in about 20mins when Jim's Antennas were in to fix up the tele-vision! We've been saving for this for the past few months - $50 a month in to the savings while Husband worked (and we could manage the stupid debt) and finally booked it in.  The chap who did the work was brilliant - he was slightly early, removed the old cables and antennas from the roof - which can be used in the garden for a climbing something or other - and the whole job came in under budget by $45.  

We'd saved $300 having been quoted $200 for an antenna and $75 labour, plus any cabling from 'another' mob but decided to call Jim's  and Steve was charming. Did I mention slightly early? Anyhow - he had the same $200 antenna, plus another one for $50 extra, stronger, more durable and a 3yr warranty, cabling included and $5 for a plug thing for the cable. Bonus. The vision is great and Husband has enjoyed watching a MotoGP replay on One this evening, the race last week and this week is Phillip Island. It will be great to watch it live and with brilliant reception with the digital HD tuner.

*referral* If you are in the Central Highlands/Ballarat area - give Steve a call, say Mands referred you and if he does the job, he'll send us two movie tickets and Husband SO misses the movies. Movies are on the 'not' list.

We have made one concession for SmallBoy on the whole 'No Spend 2011' which has started now - help, effort and general behaviour will be rewarded at the end of each month with a lunch order from the canteen to the value of $5. Because the little guy has been helpful, doing chores with little grumble, not asking for different things to buy, helping out in the kitchen, we thought that could be his monthly 'bonus'.  Husband has chosen a large cafe bought latte as his reward, as have I *grins*  If we've been really good - we might get a brownie or lemon cheesecake to share.

On with the day, and it was supermarket time *grins*  Currently we have the budget for groceries sitting around the $100-$120 per week mark.  Trying to stretch the budget is possible because we've been at $300 a month in the past - in another 6-8 weeks we should be getting a few things from the garden.

Ending on a domestic note, must scrub the loo and the bathroom sink.  I know its an old crappy loo, but the sink hole - it was the one thing I noticed getting worse and worse.  Initially I didn't have the ability, nor the strength. Until recently, I haven't had the inclination.  It's amazing what guests can make you do. Because we are on septic, I don't want to put nasties in. As mentioned previously, we've never had the 'pongy' tank and we've never put chemical cleaners down either.  

I'm going to use salt to clean the toilet - it's a good natural all-purpose cleaner with an abrasive side to it. If I get in there with a scrubber (and long think rubber gloves), it should clean up the bowl and a little vinegar will pull out the smell.  Just not sure about bi-carb in the septic.  Old memory thinks no. No substance to the thought, eventually I might even google it *grins*

Just not sure what to use in the bathroom basin - it might even be easier to turn off the water and take out the pipe bend - I know it hasn't had a good clean with home care but beggars can't be chosers and the cleaners did vac and mop ok. The first one - Vicki - was always the best. *sighs* She got a great hotel position - not surprised. She was the only one happy, insistent even, upon using pre-mixed home made cleaners. All others 'had to have' those on the prescribed list.  The first bottle or two were...

Late, 'tomorrows' horoscope is in...

Make the most of the Moon’s position in your communication sector and the ability this gives you to not only speak from a place of truth, giving unsaid words a voice but to combine intelligence with imagination and logic with intuition. When emotional and intuitive lunar vibes operate in a smart and savvy part of your chart you have the best of both worlds, especially if you have the courage and confidence to trust what your instincts are telling you.

That's a bit all-right to know too.  What's not alright is that this comes in after 1230am and this means it is after 1230am.  Arrgghh - must go to bed. Not for want or trying, its always after 1am when we are getting to bed. And there are so many things than need to be done. Especially we are now two sleeps away from Powderfinger ~ the forecast is for snow.  Too cool! Freezing even *laughs* 

Actually I think it will be awesome if it did snow because if it is going to be cold, it may as well be pretty and snow while the music is playing. I've started a pile of gloves and beanies so we can just gather them all up to take. Oooo - too excitement.

Do have a pop past Mands On A Mission - especially the weekly report for last week. The debt went down a little and we even made a sale on eBay.

Enough ~ Meanderings out . . .