“Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds us down or polishes us up, depends on us”
L Thomas Holdcroft
You picked a good ‘un there, Spidey!
The grindstone is pretty much everywhere in my life right now, from the daily grind, to the tough graft of setting up a new home, to the work graft which will be starting up again tomorrow!
Currently, we are settling up the home office spaces, and trying to get the wardrobe situations under control. I am constantly on the go, it seems, either cleaning, ordering and paying for new stuff, or putting flatback furniture together!
It is definitely a grind, I tell you! But, I’m positive. It will get so much better, because of all the effort we are putting in! Our new home will be polished in every sense of the word, because of all the work we are putting in.
So… tell me, are you following the Euro Matches this year
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jun 17, 2021 @ 18:58:05
Some things just have to be done, Ritu, so it’s best to take it on the chin and get it over with. Anyhow, a new house is so exciting …
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Jun 17, 2021 @ 18:58:54
It really is exciting, Robbie. Nothing is without stress, eh!
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Jun 16, 2021 @ 13:45:22
You are the polished one, Ritu!
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Jun 16, 2021 @ 15:08:25
Aw thank you, Jennie!
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Jun 16, 2021 @ 23:27:33
🥰
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Jun 14, 2021 @ 06:49:06
Hard work will bring out the polish Ritu. You’ll get there. x
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Jun 14, 2021 @ 06:59:46
We will all get there, Marje! Thank you xx
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Jun 14, 2021 @ 17:22:53
Indeed we will my lovely xxx
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Jun 14, 2021 @ 05:15:54
A lady on a mission …it will be worth it…don’t forget to try and have some me-time though…:)
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Jun 14, 2021 @ 05:54:05
I’m trying my hardest, Carol. We are back to school now so a 6 week slog, then we have our summer break. At least then, I can relax more, but I make sure I carve out a little time every day to do things for me too! 🙂
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Jun 14, 2021 @ 06:41:58
Good to hear, Ritu…I’m sure it will all be worth it but with a garden that size there always be something to do…and lovely to relax in :)…Win win 🙂
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Jun 14, 2021 @ 07:00:37
Precisely, Carol. We have to see those positives 💜
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 23:00:32
Always polishing up, Sis! 😉 I’ve got used to only thinking positively. If someone tries to force me to think negatively, I get a thirst for revenge. Lol I had my most negative phase around people who thought that salvation would only come after this life.;-) Wish you a beautiful start of the upcoming week! Think positive, and all the doors will open. 😉 Best wishes, Michael
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Jun 14, 2021 @ 05:51:56
Thank you, Bro. This is me, too. Always thinking positively!
Wish you a wonderful week 🤗
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Jun 14, 2021 @ 19:10:32
Thank you very much, Sis! Have a beautiful week as well. Michael xx
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Jun 14, 2021 @ 19:15:57
You too, Brother 💜
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Jun 14, 2021 @ 19:17:37
💜 💜
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 18:22:53
It depends on our perspective. Polishing times ahead and soon you’ll be chilling in your polished new home 💜
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 19:54:37
Here’s hoping, Brother. Need a good few positive vibes from everyone, that we get through this all, unscathed! It may take time, but we will get there!
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 20:18:24
You’ll get there, Sister,🙏🏽💜 DEFINITELY! Sending those positive vibes in waves 🌊
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 21:44:19
Thank you, Brother 🥰💜
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 22:12:28
You’re welcome always, Sister 💜💜💜
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 15:59:41
Great post, Ritu!!! Loved it – a real slice of life post!! 😁✨
I so love that you are a Master Whirlwinder!!! An Expert Multi-tasker! I am always amazed by you and your ability to be wife, Mom, Teacher, Chauffer, Writer/author, Blogger and The Most Fantastic Reader and Follower Ever!!! You, My Dear are Awesome! This too shall pass! Ha! Easy for me to say, but it’s true. Soon you will be a Happy Mama Bird comfy in her nest!
Hope you had a great weekend and caught some “Me Time” along the way???
Chuck
😊💕🌹🌹
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 19:53:36
Thank.you, Chuck!
I am a bit “Jill of all trades, mistress of NONE”!
Been creating my space, which has been hard work, but fun, even.though building flat-packed furniture in the heat is no fun!
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Jun 14, 2021 @ 20:17:13
Ha! I can only imagine you with a tool pouch strapped around your waist assembling
flat pack furniture – IKEA?? Ha!
😘💕💖🌹
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Jun 14, 2021 @ 22:05:30
I know my way around a fair few tools, now!
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 15:54:06
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 15:38:36
Sometimes our tasks are boulders, sometimes they are pebbles…as long as the mix stays workable and none of the equipment breaks down, all is good!
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 19:51:54
So true, John. I’m feeling a huge amount of boulders right now, but still, smiling!
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Jun 14, 2021 @ 15:01:12
Here’s to pebbles in your immediate future!
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Jun 14, 2021 @ 18:15:11
Thank you, John!
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 14:26:35
Right now Sis it’s a mystery to me 💜💜💜
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 19:49:53
Life is a mystery, Sis! 💜
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 19:50:42
It is Sis it is 💜
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 12:53:21
Ritu, interesting question to ask ourselves. Maybe it depends on how close we get to the grindstone? Keith
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 13:10:23
There is that, Keith!
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 10:23:19
Wow, that’s a great quote, sis! To me, it is one of the best you shared. Grounding can go two ways, which one we will experience is up to us! Love it! Wishing you good polishing progress for your home, sis!
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 10:56:16
Thank you, Sis 💜
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 13:18:02
💖💖
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 09:02:53
Polished, I hope, but sometimes it does feel a bit like being ground down. Things are looking up, though. Today I’m off to meet some friends I haven’t seen since last March. 🙂
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 09:12:13
Oh, I hope you enjoy yourself!
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 08:59:39
Me? Pretty polished in truth….. though I could do with re organising the day to include a couple more hours…
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 09:11:58
Couldn’t we all, His Geoffleship… 😝
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 08:38:25
Definitely being polished here! I have a huge amount of freelance work on, but it’s (a) helping me to write faster and be more efficient and (b) making me think about prioritising things that I really want to do, such as fiction writing.
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 08:40:58
It’s all about prioritising, isn’t it? If you allow the mundane to build up chasing the dreams, that’s when we get ground down.
A bit of both keeps us polished, and up to date!
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 08:35:37
Definitely polished Ritu You’d soon lose yourself if you accepted being ground down. I hope you all settle n quickly and start enjoying this new lifestyle.
Huge Hugs
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 08:37:48
Thank you so much, David. It’s hard work, and sometimes it feels like we are being ground down, but no, actually things are going to be great once we’re settled!
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 08:18:25
A great quote. It will all be worth it in the end and you can enjoy your new home. xo
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 08:21:35
Thank you, Darlene! Here’s hoping! 💜
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