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So up until a couple of years ago I never really spent to much time thinking about the past or worrying about the future. Even now I don’t even think about the future as it hasn’t happened yet and so there really is no point in worrying about it.

Since a trauma a few months ago, I periodically seem to think about the past and how I maybe could have done things differently. I cannot change the past and all my thinking and re-visiting it will not alter it.

Recently I undertook a Mindfulness course and it has now taught me to stay in the present moment, a godsend for me at this time. I don’t wander into the past much at all and put all my efforts into staying in the present, I feel a lot better for it, because whatever has happened in the past had made me who I am today and I am proud of that!

Have a great day everyone and let the sun shine 🙂

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I was pleased to hear that books seem to be making a comeback. I have never really been keen to read on a kindle, kobo or similar, although I know it would be helpful when on holiday

I do enjoy a good book, crime, rom com or a true life one, but in paperback where I can feel the paper between my fingers as I turn the pages. I don’t fold the corners but instead use a bookmark that my niece made for me years ago.

It is a great way to relax and unwind before I go to sleep and helps clear my mind of all the days worries etc, although I wish I could read more but hey ho.

So everyone have a great day and let the sun shine 🙂

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Having a great round of thunder and lightning and that lightning is super impressive. I love watching it when it’s dark outside and it lights up the whole sky. The rain however is intense and persistent.

Add to that a hammering of hail stones and we now have a cocktail of bad weather. I can hear the stones bouncing of the steps and banging against the windows. It sure is a doozy.

May need to turn the television volume up as it is so noisy. Oh the joys of winter!

Stay safe everyone, have a great day and let the sun shine 🙂

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Isn’t it great to have service with a smile. So often we don’t see people smiling, for whatever reason, but today it was great to see.

Today I popped into a couple of stores and the assistants were so happy to chat and help with a HUGE smile. It truly made my day, as they can be straight faced and can be hard to strike up a hello.

Thank you to those people who made a cold foggy morning a very pleasant experience indeed.

So keep smiling everyone and let the sun shine 🙂

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Have you ever had a dream and wondered what the heck it meant?

I had a dream the other night in which I was riding a wild rollercoaster, real high, real fast and twists, turns and loops that would blow your mind. I know there are people out there who analyse dreams, so would be interested to know if it is anything good, exciting or maybe I should stay away from knowing.

Well to satisfy my mind guess what? I used google and hey surprise, surprise it has different meanings of sort.

The first says it means that I have coming or have had ups and downs in my waking life, turmoil if you like. Another says that there may be changes in a friendship or relationship. Well that is spot on with regards to a friendship that is having its ups and downs. There is also the viewpoint that I am in control of a situation in my life right now despite the ups and downs and challenges I am having. And lastly it means that I should have more fun. That sound great, but how much fun can anyone have?

I didn’t realise there were so many meanings to just one dream. Luckily I have only had it the once.

So have a great day everyone and let the sun shine 🙂

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So we came home around midday from a morning out and went to put some rubbish out into our bins outside.

Opening the garage door we were confronted by a really awful smell, almost gag like. The only time I have ever smelt anything that foul was walking through a sewage farm whilst on a school trip many years ago. I know it is a strange school trip, but it was supposed to enlighten us as to what happens throughout the usage of water.

The smell covered a large area around our house, but as yet are unclear as to what the bloody awful smell is. We could not hang the washing on the line or open the windows as the smell permiated its way into the house on its own with no help from us.

Lets hope it dissipates over night because it smelt like the farm had let loose some animals.

Have a great day everyone and let the sun shine 🙂

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Why is it that during the Summer months there is so many programmes to see on the television? A time when you are usually out at the beach, or having a bbq and can only record one of them.

Whereas now it is winter and we are not out and about so much, there is little or nothing on worth watching. So, we are catching up on a couple of old series that were on TV but then they got moved to another time slot, but they never told you and so have missed them.

It has been fun to re-watch them and catch up to date.

Have a great day everyone and let the sun shine 🙂

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I just love Winter, the cold mornings which bring on a lovely day ahead. It is always easier to put layers of clothing on to keep warm whereas in the Summer you can only take so much off and even then you are still hot and bothered.

Our houses don’t have much in the way of heating in them and only have single glazed windows, so when it is cold you need to use heaters. Last year we had a couple of heat pumps installed which has been a god send in the hot Summer and is now paying for itself in the Winter.

There are times when I really do miss our old central heating and double glazing, but that’s all good. I am happy with life here and have now truly adjusted.

Have a great day everyone and let the sun shine 🙂

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So after yesterdays mishap, I thought I would give you and update.

Last night the lump on my head was till sore and my neck still ached. It didn’t stop me sleeping though and I woke up ready for the day. The handle of the rake left a red mark where it hit, but so far no bruise.

As of tonight I still have the lump and it’s a little sore, but still no bruise, which is great as I really was not looking forward to telling everyone how I got my lump and bruise.

All that aside, I had a really, really great weekend.

Have a good day everyone and let the sun shine 🙂

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So everyone enjoys a little Schadenfreude (experiencing pleasure from some-one else’s misfortune) I am sure.

I am sure that everyone will have taken that experience with my misfortune today. So I was outside weeding and raking and I am usually aware of things around me. I have wondered how people do this and I found out.

I raked up some weeds and moved it to one side to pick up the batch of weeds and stood up, moved sideways slightly and yea you guessed it, I stepped onto the rake. Now you can all stop laughing cos YES it bloody hurt. I never swore when the handle thumped my head but just stood there in utter disbelief. Usually I don’t leave the rake with the prongs facing towards me, but for some reason I did today.

Lesson learnt when my head, just above my eyebrow swelled up and became a lump. Laughing aside, and yes I did have a chuckle to myself for being such a silly arse. My lump is still there and I did have a mild headache and a slight neck ache.

So I had a really, really good day, hahah.

So everyone, have a great day and let the sun shine 🙂