My Little Scrapping World 2

2009-01-06T21:16:00.001Z

LO52 - the last lo for this challenge, using a photo from Day1 and another from the last day! I have put all my journalling in the folder.

2009-01-06T21:15:00.000Z

LO51

2009-01-06T21:14:00.001Z

LO 50 - using all the photos from this week's prompts, and having a seasonal theme!

2008-12-31T09:33:00.002Z

Page 366 - I certainly did this year long challenge in my own way, never having done anything like it before! I have learnt a lot about myself, other people, and made some fantastic friends! I have gained confidence in myself, and showing self portraits, and been made to think about a lot of things! And it's been so enlightening to read other's points of view!

A huge thankyou to Anna Bowkis for setting this challenge and guiding us through the past year, and another huge thankyou to all the people I have got to know and love!

2008-12-31T09:32:00.001Z

Page 365 - I agree with laughter being a tonic, a good laugh was had today when we met up with my sister and her dh in Windsor!

2008-12-29T16:51:00.001Z

Page 364 - how different the world looks according to my mood! If I am happy, all is bright, but if I am sad or angry, it can be a dark place. So I need to make sure I am in a good frame of mind all the time to see the workd at it's best!

2008-12-29T16:48:00.002Z

Page 363 - rest does bit mean lying around doing nothing, a change of scene or activity is a good rest from normal routine. My rest today was a walk to the park with dgs1 on his new scooter, not much of a rest for him!

2008-12-29T16:47:00.001Z

Page 362 - who are we to say what is beautiful? It is the way you look at them, and love them, that makes them beautiful!

2008-12-29T16:45:00.002Z

page 361 - I have already wished for world peace in this journal, so today I wish for family peace! We are passed the family traumas of teenagers, growing up etc, and now everyone seems able to live in peace with each other, I hope it may last for the rest of their lives!

2008-12-29T16:43:00.000Z

Page 360 - Christmas day, and one of my best presents, a new me, slimmer and fitter! Merry Christmas to all!

2008-12-24T17:50:00.002Z

Page 359 - family are so important to me, especially at Christmas time! I am proud to have such a wonderful family, and wish we could all be together for this special time, but as they grow, children get their own lives and extended family, so I hope I can share them!

2008-12-23T15:55:00.001Z

Page 358 - every day is a reason to celebrate, I am alive, healthy, have a home, enough food to eat, and my famiily! How lucky am I! I wish this Christmas it could be the same for everyone!

2008-12-22T10:13:00.002Z

Page 357 - a Christmas gift isn't about the cost or size of the parcel, it is about the love, thought and care taken in the choosing! I would rather buy and receive gifts chosen in this manner! And I love to receive hand made gifts, these usually involve a lot of thought and effort. I also like to give hand made gifts.

2008-12-21T20:16:00.002Z

Page 356 - Christmas has an effect on the world, but not for everyone! Some cannot escape their circumstances, be it povery, sickness or war! The one bright jewel is people, who could change all this, but we don't try hard enough! We should listen to the angels singing!

2008-12-21T20:15:00.001Z

Page 355 - if only peace could exist in this world every day, not just at Christmas time! Maybe we all need to try harder!

2008-12-20T08:05:00.001Z

Page 354 - candles give such a soft, beautiful light! Today we see them as a luxury item, not the neccessity they once were!

2008-12-20T08:03:00.001Z

Page 353 - we always think of Christmas as a time for children, what a shame we lose that magical feeling for ourselves! Or do we?

2008-12-18T07:51:00.002Z

Page 352 - Christmas does seem to have some magical effect on the world! Decorations appear, life get busier, and somehow people seem that little bit friendlier when you are out and about! I love the way the tree lights make the room glow with colours! What a shame the magic doesn't spread to everything in the world and bring peace and harmony!

2008-12-16T17:43:00.001Z

Page 351 - so many of the traditions of our Christmas have changed since the children grew up and flew the nest, but some they have taken with them, and hopefully will pass on to their own children! Now, we are starting new traditions, but will they be the same, and will they last?

2008-12-15T16:43:00.002Z

Page 350 - what am I dreaming of this Christmas, well, definitely not a white one! Snow is lovely to look out at, but not if I have to go out! I shall dream of a happy, relaxed time, spent with people I love, and reflect upon the true meaning of this time!

2008-12-14T18:07:00.002Z

Page 349 - celebrate and party! Yes, we had a party today as it is dgs2's first birthday! Lovely to have all the family there! Of course he didn't understand what was going on, but his older brother certainly did!

Also a sad day, as ds and family move tomorrow, they will no longer be just 5 minutes away. OK, they aren't going to Australia, but I will miss just being able to pop in, and help out!

2008-12-14T18:05:00.001Z

Page 348 - my decorations aren't up yet so no pictures of my halls decked with holly! And as I didn't fancy prickly holly leaves around my face, I've made do with some tinsel!

2008-12-12T21:12:00.002Z

Page 347 - I love Christmas trees, all shapes and sizes, but my favourite has to be traditional with red, green and gold trimmings! I look at the pink trees, and other colours, think, they look pretty, but I wouldn't want one myself! The best part of the tree is definitely the lights, I love to sit and watch them twinkling, and love the way they light up the room!

2008-12-11T21:26:00.002Z

Page 346 - the most wonderful time of the year! Unfortunately not so for everyone.

Lots of good cheer around, consumption of alcohol rises, with consequences. I've done my share of drinking alcohol in the past, but these days it really doesn't bother me not to have a drink, makes me popular as a driver!

2008-12-10T20:41:00.001Z

Page 345 - look around during the run up to Christmas and the world changes, decorations spring up everywhere, not just shopping centres these days, but on private houses! Down some roads it looks as if the neighbours compete to outdo each other! But it does transform to make a magical world, not just for the children to enjoy! Just hope it doesn't take away from the true meaning of the season!

2008-12-10T20:39:00.002Z

Page 344 - the Holly and the Ivy must be one of the most well known carols, all children learn it quite young. I love holly, such a rich green leaf with bright red berries, lots of berries is supposed to herald a hard winter! But ivy, looks ok in pots where it can be contained, otherwise it just takes over! Would love to have fresh greenery decorations up for Christmas but never seem to get round to it!

2008-12-08T22:13:00.001Z

Page 343 - definitely the time of year to slow down! So busy for all in the run up to Christmas, so much to organise and do! Just taking five or ten minutes to myself certainly helps me to calm down!

2008-12-07T18:05:00.003Z

Page 342 - for many years, as a wife and mother, I put myself at the bottom of the priority list! I believe that is what many women do! Now, although I have the time, I still tend to put others ahead of myself. Maybe my New Years resoloution should be to put myself at the top of the list! But that may come hard after all these years!

2008-12-07T18:01:00.002Z

Page 341 - some say the retirement years are a magic time! Well, I've retired but dh hasn't yet so we have yet to find this out! But there are magic days, and so, magic moments! It is like magic reliving life through grandchildren, their innocence and utter belief is magic to see. Here I am with dgs1 watching a youth orchestra play Christmas carols in Winchester. He was absolutely entranced! The magic of Christmas through a child's eyes!

2008-12-05T22:17:00.001Z

Page 340 - With today's hectic and fast paced lifestyle, do we pause often enough to notice what is really happening in our lives, and around us? I must make the effort to do so more often!

2008-12-04T17:01:00.002Z

Page 339 - turquoise reminds me of a necklace and earring set my Mum had, which is now in the hands of my sister.

Only one December birthday in our family, that of the youngest member, who is nearly one year old now! I'm sure he will be successful in his life as he has had a very good start and is well loved!

2008-12-03T16:49:00.002Z

Page 338 - A quote from Shakespeare today. And my first thoughts were how Michael is absent from so many of my days, so those we have together are doubly precious! Having been married and together for so long, I found this separation very hard. At least we can talk to each other on the phone!

2008-12-03T16:48:00.000Z

LO48 - used the emotion Anger for this lo.

2008-12-02T22:03:00.003Z

Page 337 - as I get older the time seems to go so much faster. I think I have plenty of time to do things, then it has crept up on me and I'm not ready! I always resolve to be organised but somehow I seem to have those last minute panics!

My daily life hasn't really changed much since June, but I did decide to lose weight with encouragement and inspiration from friends, and have now lost over 2 stone. I met some cyberfriends in real life in November at the 365 retreat, which was fantastic. But there are changes afoot over the coming months with family!

2008-12-02T22:01:00.001Z

LO 47, based on the quote "Baby it's cold outside", and it certainly was that day!

2008-12-01T22:17:00.001Z

Page 336 - embarrassment! Yes, I've been embarrassed in my life, but one of the advantages of growing older is that I am less likely to suffer this fate! It is a horrid feeling, so I know I am careful to think before I speak or act, playing safe!

2008-12-01T22:14:00.002Z

Page 335 - love, so many different things to all people, it can't really be described. I've experienced the head over heels, heart pounding, butterflies in the stomach type of love, and even now my dh can make my heart flutter! Romantic love is just one type of love, there is love for family, friends and all mankind.

2008-12-01T22:09:00.003Z

Page 333 - do I cry, well yes! But I don't like to do it in front of others, silly really as crying is a good release for emotions.What makes me cry? Silly things, like a soppy movie. Kind acts by others, thinking of me when I need friends, sometimes just because I am happy! But also when people are upset, ill or dying, but surely I would be hard hearted if these things didn't affect me? There have been times when I did a lot of crying, hopefully it all helped!

2008-11-28T14:30:00.002Z

Page 333 - anger is a very destructive emotion, but we are all capable of feeling it. Some people just explode, and then it is forgotten, while others simmer for a long time! As a redhead it is assumed I have a temper! I suppose I have, but do try to keep it under control! I not only get angry with other people, but with myself too!

2008-11-27T17:46:00.002Z

Page 332 - laughter truly is the best medicine, somehow it justs lifts my mood! So many little things make me laugh, especially watching and listening to my grandchildren. Must say that I don't find modern comedians funny though, they don't make me laugh, must be old fashioned!

2008-11-27T17:44:00.001Z

Page 331 - nobody likes to feel sad, but at times it can't be helped. Today I feel sad as my son is moving house earlier than anticipated, but it isn't the end of the world!

2008-11-27T17:42:00.001Z

Page 330 - Happiness is different for everyone. The simple things in life make me happy, just being alive and well, having my family and being able to live as we please!

2008-11-27T17:41:00.001Z

Page 329 - everyday should be celebrated and lived to the full! I love that fleeting moment between sleeping and waking, before the reality of life creeps in!

2008-11-27T17:20:00.002Z

Page 328 - I have always wondered if we should be taught, and learn facts and figures which may be of no use to us in life, or whether we should be stimulated to learn of our own accord. If we want to know something and make the effort to learn, we are more likely to remember!

2008-11-27T17:18:00.001Z

Page 327 - it's certainly cold outside today! A wintry snap as the weathermen call it! So out come my trusty furry lined mittens, I really can't remember how many years I have had them!

2008-11-21T15:09:00.002Z

Page 326 - we all get a warm glow when we have done something nice for another person! But it shouldn't be done for that reason, we should do it because we want to, and consider other people's feelings and needs. People should be treated better than objects!

2008-11-21T15:07:00.001Z

Page 325 - Today was certainly lived from the heart! The second time this year all the cousins have met up, we shared family stories, and touched each other's hearts with some!

2008-11-19T16:31:00.002Z

Page 324 - I was brought up to be courteous so do tend to expect it from others! I love that dh always walks outside me along the pavements, holds doors open for me, never sits down at the table until I have, and all the other little trappings of good manners! What a shame not all people are so courteous!

2008-11-18T17:29:00.002Z

Page 323 - I can only agree with all the wise words in today's quote! And I think we have reached this point after knowing each other for over 44 years! Unfortunately I couldn't do a pic with dh today as he's not here, so little teddy was a stand in!

2008-11-18T17:26:00.001Z

LO 46 - the stars of the weekend away, the 365ers!

LO 46

2008-11-17T18:39:00.001Z

Page 322 - Where am I? Supposedly in my golden years, though it doesn't feel like it! No work, time is my own mostly to do as I please, and I do enjoy it.

2008-11-16T16:38:00.002Z

Page 321 - like a lot of people I enjoy a little flutter, but have to confess to never having been in a bookies in my life! My usual flutter is a ticket for the Saturday night lottery draw, though I have never won any substantial amount! Still, I can dream!
I remember as a child I was given a roulette set one birthday, think I still have it somewhere. It gave us many hours of pleasure!

2008-11-15T22:12:00.001Z

Page 320 - Well there are some things in life that are just between two people, and that is all I am going to say!

2008-11-14T22:12:00.001Z

Page 319 - one sure thing is that tomorrow always comes! I know one day I won't be here to see that tomorrow, but for now I will live each day as it comes, and make the most of it!

2008-11-13T13:11:00.002Z

Page 318 - Never say never again! How many times have I said never again, too many to count. But it would seem I don't always mean it! When it comes to some things, like riding roller coasters, then I definitely mean it! But if it is something like helping out again, even after it didn't seem appreciated, I always seem to do it! Maybe the word never should be erased from my vocabulary!

2008-11-12T16:30:00.002Z

Page 317 - gold is definitely my metal of choice for jewellery, I just love it's warm tones! One thing I don't like is gold clothing! Gold is associated with wealth, but we have to remember that all that glistens is not gold! Some very good fakes out there these days!

2008-11-12T16:27:00.002Z

Page 316 - I don't own many diamonds but this picture shows the first ring DH bought for me, unfortunately it is only a cubic zirconia, but was soon followed by my engagement ring which did have small diamonds in it.

And for the record, I didn't like Sean Connery much when he was James Bond, but he has matured so well, and his voice is yummy!

2008-11-12T16:25:00.001Z

Page 315 - two things I am good at, doing nothing and resting! Today I need a rest after my weekend away, but somehow it doesn't sit right to just laze around so I will be doing something!

2008-11-12T16:13:00.002Z

Page 312 - everyone has a different idea of what is classy and fabulous, and that is probably a good thing. Me, I go for the understated, little make up, simple clothes, and not a lot of jewellery! To me, feeling classy is more about me than what I am wearing or how I look!

Page 313 - a pic of my lovely neighbour in the hotel over the weekend while we were away for a meet up for this challenge!

In today's modern era we seem to be obsessed with technology and in danger of forgetting about people!

Page 314 - Remembrance Sunday brings back memories of Army church parades when I was a child, all the pomp of the occassion, and the armed forces remembering the fallen. I do feel we should remember those who fought for our freedom, and those who are still fighting! I have always told my children the meaning of the poppy!

2008-11-06T19:08:00.002Z

Page 311 - I think it takes many years to learn to like yourself. We have to make many mistakes to find the way we like to do things, and then to like how we have done it! There have been failures in my life, maybe if I could go back and change how I did things, I might like them better!

2008-11-06T19:07:00.001Z

The eighth and final little album for this challenge! Thought I'd give it a bit of a festive look!

2008-11-05T16:26:00.001Z

LO44 - this week we had to use the last seven photos and journal our week! As none of my photos were that good, and my week was probably the most boring I had had for a while, I decided to use small pics and the photo strip!

2008-11-05T15:29:00.002Z

Page 310 - November can be a very dreary month, when all the summer colours have gone, nights draw in and the weather is often grey. This year autumn seems late, there is still glorious colour on the trees and the leaves are only just falling. I am really enjoying walking the dog and looking at all the colour around me, even if the sky is a bit grey! And there are plenty of birds around too, one particular buzzard that I see regularly, what a sight, soaring in the sky! Wish I could see it closer!

2008-11-05T15:26:00.002Z

Page 309 - Goes without saying to me that being happy is the best face lift, and far less painful too! It is amazing how someone's face changes when they smile! And I would never consider a face lift, I am too fond of my wrinkles now, they show that I have lived!

2008-11-03T21:16:00.002Z

Page 308 -

Who - yes, me again!

What - thinking, well looks like it!

When - 8.20 am

Where - looking out of the lounge window!

Why - Monday morning, a new week, and I think about what is planned for the coming days! Out shopping with dd1 tomorrow, a hair cut on Wednesday, packing for our 365 weekend on Thursday, and all the other things I need to do to get ready!

2008-11-02T17:33:00.002Z

Page 307 -

Who - yes, me again!

What - dozing

When - 2pm

Where - in my lounge

Why - because I could! After Sunday lunch we sit down in the lounge for coffee, and sometimes sleepiness just overcomes me and I succumb to a little nap! But I am not really one for little cat naps, they don't do anything for me whereas dh can nap for five minutes and feel a lot better for it!

2008-11-01T14:53:00.002Z

Page 306 -

Who? - me yet again!

What? - cooking!

When? - 8am!

Where? - in my kitchen!

Why? - since starting Slimming World we have got into the habit of having eggs and bacon for breakfast on a Saturday! There are no objections to this from dh! It certainly fills me up and keeps me going until lunchtime! Definitely a habit to keep up!

2008-11-01T14:49:00.002Z

Page 305 -

Who - yes, me again!

What? - reading!

When? - around 1pm.

Where? - in my lounge.

Why? - around lunch time each day I like to sit down and read the tv listings magazine to see what I can look forward to watching in the evening! Not usually a lot! Today, being Halloween, I thought there might be some scary movies or spooky shows on, but nothing until very late, and they were only very old films!

2008-10-30T14:29:00.002Z

Page 304 -

Who - me

What - on telephone

When - 8am

Where - at home

Why - because dh always phones me every morning while he walks to work! This has been our routine since he started working away from home nearly three years ago! Not as good as a kiss and a cuddle in the morning, but better than nothing!

2008-10-29T21:17:00.002Z

Page 303 -

Who - Me again!

What - ironing!

When - today, 10 am

Where - in my kitchen

Why - Because I'm nice! Was ironing a pashmina for dd1 as she rushed to get ready. She and dd3 and two friends are at the National TV awards ceremony tonight, an excuse to dress up!

2008-10-28T16:31:00.002Z

Page 302-

Who - me

What - dog walk time

When - 7.50am

Where - Blackwater Valley Path

Why - as a dog owner I have a responsibility to my dog, and she needs a walk! After all these years she is a creature of habit and likes to go for a walk at the same times each day, gets very put out if routine is altered, but forgives me when she gets out! Today was cold and frosty, hence the scarf!

2008-10-27T21:10:00.001Z

LO43, thinking outside the box!

2008-10-27T21:07:00.002Z

LO 42, had to be pink!

I am really glad the "pink" week is over!

2008-10-27T17:00:00.002Z

Page 301 - it isn't May, but this honeysuckle is blossoming in my garden quite happily, and there are a lot of leaf buds on the stems!

Is there a fresh new me on the way, as I am losing weight and looking forward to buying some new clothes soon! Just hope it is before next May!

2008-10-26T19:18:00.002Z

Page 300 - best bib and tucker, that phrase reminds me of my Dad, that's what he referred to when dressing in his best uniform for posh dinners or parades! All the gold braid, shiny leather and brass buttons gleaming!

What woman doesn't like to dress up in her finery, I know I do. I rarely wear a hat, the last time for ds's wedding as it was a formal church affair. Though not comfortable wearing it, I must admit it did feel good!

Having now lost some weight I am really looking forward to buying some new best bib and tucker to wear!

2008-10-26T19:12:00.002Z

Page 299 - Crazy, some people have called me that, but maybe not so much lately! I have done some crazy things at times in my life, have I got more sensible in my old age?

Probably one of the craziest things I did as a teenager was to spend a night on the South Downs, looking for UFO's. This was in connection with university students and their tv station, following a group of people who were convinced they had spotted UFO's in the area. We were more sceptical, sure most at least were planes heading for nearby airports. But it was a good laugh, if a bit cold out there. Lovely fried breakfast in a roadside cafe in the morning!

2008-10-24T17:45:00.002+01:00

Page 298 - Upsy daisy, another good old fashioned phrase my Mum used to use when I was a child, and I've used it for my children too, it just says it all! Up you get, dust yourself off and start again!

There have been many times in my life when I have fallen and it was so good to have someone there to encourage me to get up and try again! We all need encouragement to keep going even when things are tough!

2008-10-23T15:21:00.002+01:00

Page 297 - another good old saying we don't hear that often today! I must admit to liking good quality, whether in clothes or other stuff, it may cost more, and I have to save harder for it, but it does last better! Though having said that I'm not sure that is so true these days! I don't go for the expensive just because of the price, just for the quality! I have had some inexpensive bargains! The only downside when things last longer is you get bored with them but they are too good to throw away!

Literally talking knees, they are the one part of my body that is wearing out fast and causing problems!

2008-10-22T12:29:00.002+01:00

Page 296 - I'm not very good at thinking outside the box, though I know some people have the most brilliant ideas, just wish they came to me! Very occassionaly I might have a flash of inspiration, and then feel very pleased with myself! Maybe if I spent more time thinking about it!

I know if I have a problem it is sometimes easier to solve it by thinking outside the box, the obvious solution isn't always the easiest!

Is this the box to inspire my thinking?

2008-10-21T16:25:00.002+01:00

Page 295 - my home, my castle? Yes, we worked hard to buy our own house, going without treats to be able to pay a mortgage, and now it is all ours! It is also my haven from the world, a place I can retreat to when I feel the need to escape the world and all it's problems and madness. In my home I can do as I please, and feel safe. I do not have to let anyone in unless I feel like it, I can dress as I please, do what I want, share it with family. My home is just bricks and mortar but it holds many memories, but they are also in my heart, so should I leave this house, I will still have my memories.

2008-10-20T12:27:00.002+01:00

Page 294 - don't we all dream of being different? I would probably be described as fairly conservative, in my lifestyle and dress. There are times when I think I should change! Maybe I should dress in a different way, be more abandoned in what I do, go mad! Maybe I should act more on the spur of the moment! But I don't think I ever will as I am comfortable with who I am. But I can still dream of wearing that angora bikini and going surfing!

2008-10-20T12:22:00.002+01:00

Page 293 - so many things have "tickled me pink" over the years, mostly simple things! I loved the words and phrases the children came out with when they were young and struggling to find a way to express themselves with their limited vocabulary! Even now dd2 is still sometimes at a loss for the right word and will make one up, some very good ones, and we always know what she means!

Yes, a very nice feeling to be tickled pink!

2008-10-20T12:16:00.002+01:00

Page 292 - in the Pink, meaning good health! I'm one of those very lucky people who is rarely ill, don't catch colds easily, or tummy bugs, for which I'm grateful! If I am ill, all I want to do is be left alone to sleep! The most serious illness in my life was being diagnosed with breast cancer, but after operations and treatment, I have had 10 years of good health. I was one of the lucky ones, thanks to routine screening it was found fairly early. It has made me appreciate life so much more, and not take things for granted. I live each day as it comes and make the most of it! So many have so much more to bear!

2008-10-17T16:08:00.002+01:00

Page 291 - well, I don't wear pink, mainly because of my colouring, so this doesn't mean much to me! There was a time, in a moment of madness, that I did buy a pink skirt, but only wore it a couple of times then gave it away! I relly didn't feel comfortable wearing it! My taste in colours for clothing has changed over the years, but I do not always follow the fashion!

2008-10-16T12:18:00.002+01:00

Page 290 - we are given one life, and throughout that life we continue to grow. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. Each day there is some change, sometimes so small it isn't really noticed, other days a growth spurt! I hope over the years I have grown into a better person, with the lessons I have learnt and experiences and I have been through.

There is no point we stop growing though the bloom may fade as we age!

2008-10-15T15:31:00.002+01:00

Page 289 - Perfect, who knows what is perfect, it is so different to each of us! I know I am not perfect, though I can only strive to be, but will always have some imperfections, that is what makes me unique!

We describe "the perfect day", which it was for us, but wouldn't be for another person. This can be applied to everything in life, each of us expects different things for perfection.

So if it is perfect for me, is that good enough?

2008-10-14T12:25:00.002+01:00

Page 288 - pink, never been my colour! But now it is not a colour I am comfortable with as it brings back too many memories. I am a lucky survivor of breast cancer for the past 10 years, and am so glad to be alive! But at the time the breast cancer awareness campaign had just begun, and pink seemed to be everywhere, and I felt I just couldn't face it! Having three teenage girls at that time, when pink was fashionable, made it even harder! Now I can face my fears and will make myself use pink in my crafting, but don't think I will ever be truly comfortable with this colour!

2008-10-13T15:16:00.002+01:00

Page 287 - mates, though I prefer the word friends. We all need them, but over the years we lose touch with some, either volutarily or involuntarily. I am lucky to have a best friend I have known since we were both 14, we may not see each other for a while, but when we do it is as though it was only the day before! This friend I can share my joy and my troubles with, I know she is always there for me. I have other friends too, but know this friend is the one I would turn to first. There are times it is easier to talk to a friend rather than family.

I have also made some very good friends in cyberland, some I have now met in real life, and others I hope to meet soon. I thank them for their friendship and support.

2008-10-12T16:31:00.002+01:00

Page 286 - I remember my Mum used this phrase a lot when I was young, meaning to think before I acted and to use my common sense! Common sense does seem to be a thing missing in a lot of people these days!

Bread, I like to make my own, so easy with a bread making machine! It tastes so nicer than shop bought bread, and I know what is in there!

2008-10-12T16:28:00.002+01:00

Page 285 - one thing I don't like is my feet! Probably because I wore stilletto heels and pointed toes when I was a teenager, bad mistake! I remember my Mum saying they would ruin my feet! And in my working life I spent a lot of time on my feet. Now I do take care of them a lot more! Lesson learnt the hard way!

Today my feet were fine, walked a few miles around the arboretum in my comfy walking boots!

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Page 284 - the day I became a wife was one of the happiest of my life! I have been proud to be known as Mrs, and hope I haven't caused dh too much trouble and strife! Don't think I will ask him about that! I have worn my wedding ring for over 37 years now, and not once has it been off my finger in all that time! Not sure it would come off now!

I also wear my Mum's wedding ring as it was so precious to her, she was married for over 50 years, so hope I can make that too!

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Page 283 - a cup of tea, so typically British! And a cup of hot sweet tea for shock, not always the right thing to do!

There was a time I drank a lot of tea, and my children learnt how to make tea at a fairly young age, and became very good at it! I don't really know why I went off tea, but nowadays I mainly drink hot water with a slice of lemon, though still enjoy the occassional cuppa!

Every one likes their tea different, some strong, some weak, some milky, some sweet, but a lot of people certainly still need their cuppa at various times of the day to keep them going!

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Page 282 - a penny for my thoughts, some might say that was expensive! I wonder how many thoughts I have in a day, and how many I remember for more than a few minutes! I can go off into my own little world, and then get asked "a penny for them". It was a saying my Mum often said to me and I said to my children!

I do try to think the best of people, and situations, but there are times when my thoughts can wander into darker areas so I have to drag myself back into the real world. No one likes to dwell on unpleasant thoughts!

And why is it we always have so many thoughts just as we drop off to sleep, and can never remember them the next day!

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LO40, well Anna said to keep it simple, so I have, one photo, one title!

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LO39, for this I chose my photo of a spider's web and the African quote.

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Page 281 - Cockney rhyming slang has always fascinated me, though some conversations can be hard to follow!

The stairs in my house are an on going building project, no carpet, and unfinished bannisters, still, one day it will be finished!

Is life akin to climbing stairs? We are born at the bottom and climb up in our life, sometimes staying put on one tread for a while before we step up again, and at other times it feels we are going down them again!

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Page 280 - Bright, as in intelligent, I like to think I am of average intelligence, though maybe never reached my full potential. Some things I found easy to learn, but if it was hard then I didn't really push myself as I should have! Still, I am learning new things now that interest me!

Bright colours are not really me, though I will use them in crafting, but not often for my clothes! I much prefer muted earthy colours!

Bright lights, not one for the spotlights! But I love to sit and relax by candlelight!

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Page 279 - relax! That is a word I like the sound of, doesn't take much to make me relax. Sadly there are a lot of people who don't know how to relax, or just can't be bothered to find the time to do so! I believe our minds and bodies need relaxation to recuperate and be ready to face more daily tasks.

My favourite ways to relax - feet up, nice glass of wine, good music and a good book! Or, a sunny day, good company and a pleasant walk. Or just spending time with loved ones! Or sitting in the steam room at the gym, letting my mind go blank!

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Page 278 - do I take enough time to reflect on things? I really don't know! But if I reflect on doing this project, I can see many things! Firstly my self portraits have improved, and I am happier to let people see me, no hiding behind glasses! This has given me the opportunity to improve my photography and editing skills. Also I have had to think about different prompts, and look at them from different angles, has to be good! Some of my craft skills have also improved.

But the best thing has to be meeting my fellow 365ers, either in real life or cyberspace, they have all enriched my life so much!

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Page 277 - listen! We have done similar prompts to these earlier in the year so today I have looked from a different angle!

I love to listen, to music, both classical and modern! To people chattering, especially my grandchildren! To the sound of the waves at the seaside! To running water of rivers and fountains! To the sounds of nature, birds singing, the wind in the trees! And also I love to listen to the sound of silence!