Well that was a quieter weekend than the previous one!
I met up with a friend on Thursday and she asked me how I filled my days now I'm retired. It sounded a bit glib to say that the days just seemed to get filled up but that's the truth.
The last month has somehow managed to include a flu vaccination, an annual doctor's check up, a blood test, another appointment to discuss the blood test results (I'm now on statins!) a Covid vaccination, and a dentist appointment. Then there were passport photos to be taken, applications to renew my passport uploaded, old passports returned and staying in for the delivery of the new one. Applied on Tuesday and they were here by Saturday! What a great service.
Let’s not forget the big birthday party on Saturday
Having the decorator here was the impetus we needed to do some serious decluttering and two plastic bags of clothes and three boxes of old toys, wine glasses and books are currently on their way to a charity shop. Let's not forget the various hours of childcare, dog walks, coffee with friends, Zumba classes and Friday meet ups with the 'Knit and Natter' ladies. So although I don't always have a lot to show for my days, I do keep busy!
I think that we have earned a day out and so we went to Cambridge today. Paul has a December birthday so I like to get his presents sorted early so that I haven't reached gift buying fatigue by his big day. The trouble is that we are all guilty of buying things we want, then and there, rather than waiting for birthdays but he has a few hobbies and can usually be relied on to come up with a list of ideas.
So let me share a little of the kind of architecture you see in this beautiful city
Followed by a taste of Sicily from our favourite place for lunch - buon appetito!
Have a good week!
5 comments:
Deb that sounds like a much calmer week for you. Cambridge does have some beautiful buildings, rich history. Oh that birthday cake looks yummy!
I am never at a loss for things to do. There are things I want to do and things I need to do but never an idle day. We had a lot of appointments in October, too. Glad to get my lab results back and get a thumbs up on everything.
You mentioned in your month-in-review that your former Zumba teacher is back from South America and will be taking over for your present teacher who is moving to Dubai. What adventuresome lives they lead!! Maybe we need to become Zumba instructors?? Although, I am very content in my life as it is. Glad to be finally able to walk again.
Phew. I'm a bit winded just reading of your schedule:) How do we keep busy?? As only someone who is not retired could wonder??:) I'm with Leslie...maybe we need to become Zumba instructors - too funny?? I sure would enjoy a day off in Cambridge. Sigh!!
Deb - glad you stopped by my blog....just wanted to say that a cake a week sounds like a brilliant idea to me!!:) PS - hope your news (and the rest of the worlds) will calm down for awhile....as they cover the craziness that is the state of our country!?!
You're so busy, it's a wonder you ever had the time to go out to work - your adult children are so fortunate to have you and P nearby and so hands-on.
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