But I Smile Anyway…

Linda’s SoCS prompt…

Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “sight/site.” Use one, use them both, use them any way you’d like. Bonus points if you use them both. Have fun!

When you are in the thick of turmoil, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that this, too, will pass.

Linda’s SoCS prompt…

Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “the last thing you filled.” Think about the last thing you filled, or the contents you filled it with, and use one or both of those things as your prompt. Enjoy!

I think I’m rather glad I didn’t rewrite and schedule this week, as I have done a lot of filling today!

It is extremely warm in the UK today. The temperatures hitting 28℃ where I am right now.

As soon as the news started reporting the heat for the weekend, Lil Princess was ready for a pool…

Well, we don’t have a proper one. The neighbours do; lucky them!

So I pulled out the extra large paddling pool we have. It isn’t a kiddie one per se, but one where four adults can sit in, and you have to inflate it with air.

So, I filled the air, then set the hosepipe to begin the lengthy task of filling it up with water while I dropped Lil Man at today’s match.

Once I arrived back, I filled the kettle to add some warm water to it, too.

Then I noticed there was a puncture! Lil Princess and I managed to gaffer tape it up for now, but I have found a second section with a hole, too, so this might be the last outing for this one…

This afternoon, we chilled in the sun, and she enjoyed lying in the water, too. I am boiling. I’ve come inside for a cool-down break!

Right. Off to go and enjoy some more good weather! See you on the other side!

Linda’s SoCS prompt…

Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “left alone.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!

If I was left alone, to my own devices
I wonder what I'd do...
Stripped of wife and mother duties
I haven't got a clue!

My life revolves around so many,
I rarely get the time
To have a moment to myself.
I realise that's a crime.

Some would say they'd go out
Visit friends and shop.
I think I'd just be happy
with a quiet house and a book!

Ritu 2023

Linda’s SoCS prompt…

Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “sink/sank/sunk.” Use one, use two, or use ’em all and get bonus points. Enjoy!

I stood by the sink, and my heart sank as I took in the pile of dishes, where my favourite mug lay at the bottom, sunk under the detritus of teenage life…

https://lindaghill.com/2023/05/26/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-may-27-2023/

Apologies for the late post. Its been a bit manic in my neck of the woods!