It is somewhat tradition for me to do a "taking stock" on the October school holidays.
It feels like last term was the longest in history.
We all needed a break so it has been quite a cruisy, quiet school holidays.
I'm still not sure what is happening blog wise. It feels like I'm not ready to give up on this space, but I need to find a way to easily import photos and update it. Sometimes it feels like I have nothing to say, and other times it feels like I have too much to say, but not the words to say it.
I recently lost a dear friend who kept me accountable in this space (and sometimes reminded me gently that it was time for another blog post) She is the 6th important person lost to me this year and that really hurts. It feels like there is quite a bit of hurt and trauma in the world at the moment.
Anyhow, here it is,
where we are right now:
Making: DK boot socks - so quick and easy I am a bit obsessed
Cooking: chicken dumplings from the Central markets
Sipping: about to have a cup of tea?
Reading: Accordian Crimes (a thoroughly sensory book - lots of vivid descriptions)
Waiting: for work to start on our house
Looking: for lava lamps for Dan's birthday
Listening: to the sound of kids brushing teeth and hubby watching Bear Grylls
Wishing: holidays could last another week
Enjoying: slow paced mornings
Appreciating: sleep ins and cooked breakfasts
Eating: cheese, lots of cheese
Liking: thinking about Christmas
Loving: knitting, and scrapping, and hanging at home
Buying: Dan's birthday presents and small things for Christmas stockings
Managing: some low-level anxiety about the house, and next term, and the prospect of being unemployed come December 11th
Watching: The Handmaid's Tale again (what else to watch in this world gone crazy?)
Hoping: for a better 2021
Wearing: Summer dresses even though it is technically not warm enough!
Following: lots of antique/vintage instagram posts
Noticing: Spring blossom and flowers
Sorting: photos
Getting: impatient with the lack of building progress
Coveting: a house
Feeling: a bit blah
Happy Tuesday to you,
May we all find joy in the simple things.
Keep smiling,
Nell
xx
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