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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!!

Monday, December 9, 2024

One Question

How, in heaven’s name, do families afford to live?

Today, I spent $460 in Coles and Farm Gate (Fruit and Veg). For three of us.

That did NOT include any meat!

And it didn’t include costly things like toilet paper, coffee, biscuits/crackers, bread, soap, shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, deodorant etc.

What must it cost for a family???

How difficult must it be for the unemployed?

No wonder there are so many people who are homeless.

This is where I express my overwhelming gratitude for a roof over my head, food in my fridge and pantry, clothes on my back, money in my bank account and family who love me.

I purchased a couple of small Christmas gifts and treats for Harley.

It was an expensive day!

On top of that, my body feels like I’ve run a marathon OR been hit by a bus - not that I’ve ever experienced either of those things, but this is how I imagine it would feel.

My muscles and joints are aching and stiff. My skin feels very sensitive to touch and I feel very lethargic.

I hope I’m not coming down with something.

Thankfully, Adoring Husband cooked a roast lamb and vegetables for dinner, which was healthful and delicious and meant I didn’t have to cook!

Now I need to sleep and hopefully wake up tomorrow, feeling more refreshed.






Nite all.

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