Good morning, Peeps! Another Monday has reared its head. Where does the time go, seriously?
At least I am still on holiday, so we can have a relaxing cuppa!
- If we were having chai, I would tell you that I am still tired, but a little better than last week. We started Monday with me taking mum in law to an appointment. She has a procedure which meant I had 2-3 hours to kill, so I found a cafe and got my kindle out…what else?
- If we were having chai, I would suddenly remember that I hadn’t told you why my legs were like jelly the week before. Honestly, I was only walking normally once we hit Thursday, but that’s what 20k steps and 83 flights of stairs will do to a gal! So, what I had been doing, the previous Sunday was carting my books, precious belongings, desk, shelves and general reading/writing stuff to the downstairs office, where Hubby Dearest was usually stationed. He needs the room he works in to be away from everyone, logistically, as he works from home more than I sit at my desk, and this way he can do all he needs, including phone and Teams meetings, without disturbing everyone, because the sound carries far too far! So I spent the day setting everything up. What do you think?
- If we were having chai, I would say that I had a blissful couple of days in the middle, too, when my best friend came to visit with her daughter. We hadn’t seen each other since way before lockdown, and, apart from a flying visit to her home in May, we hadn’t spent any quality time together. We had such fun, chatting (obviously!) as well as walking around the locality, going shopping, doing. a bit of cooking, and just generally reconnecting. Something everyone needs, don’t they?
- If we were having chai, I’d tell you that though no new words appeared, I carried on reading, and trying my hardest to eat healthily!
- If we were having chai, I’d share that I got a little delivery, too. Every time a book comes out, I find a place that makes mini book lockets so I have my own little memory. The newest one arrived this week, and it looks lovely with the others!
- If we were having chai, I would bring it back to Sonu Singh. He loves the holidays because we are all around. And this week he decided I had been reading too much, so he sat on my kindle! Little so and so!
I am looking forward to this week. Hubby Dearest has some days off, so we will get a mini break in. Yay! Got another online interview, as well as an eyebrow appointment, too! The rest? Let’s see!
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But I Smile Anyway... 
Aug 14, 2023 @ 21:42:29
I am green with envy over your beautiful new office. It’s absolutely lovely, and wonderful to have that view of your lovely garden as well. I am still writing on the dining table and clearing everything away three times a day. Sigh. One day… Glad you are enjoying the summer hols and that you got to spend time with your friend. CJ xx
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 23:00:44
Thank you. I feel blessed, CJ xxx
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 19:18:40
I am happy for you that you had your friend over. Long and close friendships are a gift and blessing. My best friend and I are best friends for 41 years. Amazing!
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 19:32:39
That is amazing, Sis. It’s been 30 years for us 🥰
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 19:37:07
That’s already a very long time. And isn’t it more and more bonding with each year?
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 19:37:37
Absolutely, Sis 🥰
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 19:38:50
🤗💖
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 15:36:11
I’m glad you’re on the mend, Ritu!
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 15:44:56
Thank Jennie. Definitely beginning to feel a lot more like me!
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 20:21:53
👏
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 14:17:10
Enjoy the break with the Hubs!
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 14:50:48
Thanks, Sis 🥰
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 11:13:36
lots of work for the office change but sounds like it will benefit both of you and so glad your friend came for a visit
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 11:18:14
My legs reminded regularly, how much work it was, lol!
Thanks, Beth 💛
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 09:08:55
Sounds like a good week Sis especially as your friend and daughter came to stay! Is this your friend from Uni.
Looks like the office swap went well though sounds like you worked very hard at it!
Hope Mum in law is okay.
Have a good week and I hope your break does you all good.💜💜💛
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 10:27:36
Thank you, Sis. Yes, this is my uni friend. 30 years we’ve known each other 🥰
I’m settling into my new room, and appreciative of the view!
Thank you 💛💛💛
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 10:34:21
Yes definitely the best view. Have a good week Sis 💜💜
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 10:42:00
You too, Sis 💛💛
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 07:58:45
It sounds as hough you made the most of having your visitors kast week Ritu. So next week is a relaxing mini break. Hah, you’ll find something to make it less relaxing, even if it’s only retail therapy. Have a lovely time and return refreshed. Huge Hugs
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 10:25:34
You know me, David!
Plus when it’s with two teens who have opposing ideas of what to do, that is definitely not relaxing! 😁
Thank you 🥰
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 06:09:47
A lovely catch up post, Ritu. I hope you have a great mini break.
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 10:24:26
Thanks, Robbie! I hope so, too 💛
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 06:07:17
Love these book lockets. Great idea.
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 10:24:08
I love them, too 🥰
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Aug 14, 2023 @ 10:46:39
👍🏼🩵👍🏼
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