Nice to see you!

Three major events occurred for me last year (2010), all in the space of about 2 weeks. I turned 50. The following day I got married. Two weeks later, my oldest daughter became pregnant with her first child and my first grandchild.

Most middle-aged people will tell you that in their minds, they still feel 20 something. It's the same for me.

Wasn't it only yesterday that I was planning a night out with guys from the surf club? That gorgeous new perm. Flaired, cuffed denims and the red t-shirt with the off-the-shoulder frill. Corked platform wedgies. **sigh**

Suddenly I'm looking in the mirror and wondering how 30 years can flash by so damned quickly!

So here I am in cyberspace, sharing my genuine shock and horror with anyone who'll listen and maybe I'll even meet some other over 50s who find themselves in the same predicament!

Welcome to my dilemna!!

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Just Desserts

This is what we had for dessert tonight...

Chocolate Mousse

1 ripe avocado, peeled and stone removed.
60 ml almond milk (I used pure cream)
1T Chia seeds
1t vanilla extract
4T ground cacao
1/4 cup of combination of honey and maple syrup
Some chopped strawberries and kiwi fruit (or fresh fruit of your choice)
Chopped nuts

Throw everything, except the fruit and nuts, in the blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

In a couple of ramekin dishes, place a layer of mousse, then a layer of strawberries, a layer of kiwi fruit, a layer of mousse, some whipped cream on the top and then sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Adoring Husband ate all of his, but I couldn't get through all of mine, so I still have some in the fridge for a snack tomorrow!

It's very healthy, very delicious and very quick and easy to make.

I had an attempt at the challenge photo for Single Red Balloon today.  I was very lucky because as I arrived at the beach to create the shot, a heavy fog rolled in from the sea, which lasted for about 45 minutes and then it lifted just as quickly as it arrived!


I'm not completely happy with the shot though, so I may have to rethink or rework it.  Just not sure what to do with it .. I know The Nikonian would have a brilliant idea for it .. if only I had her clever, complex brain.

Now my biggest decision is whether to watch the late movie with George Clooney in it, or go to bed.

Study tomorrow and Wimbledon starts tomorrow night .. so maybe my best option is to sleep.

Nite all.



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