Zoomifying Day

After ordering a coffee and using the ATM, I arrived at meditation with 5 minutes to spare. Very unusual.

There were 3 extra people in the room including one with a medical condition that caused him to make unusual and unexpected sounds (not Tourette’s), so it was a good test for us to be able to filter that out and still meditate well.

It was a great class. It always is.

No catch up afterwards because The Gypsy had another appointment with her car doctor.

I sat by the river for 20 minutes before riding home and about an hour after that I had a zoom meeting with The Gypsy.

It was a good catch up that lasted three hours - so not a productive day in the house.

I forgot to plan dinner, so I decided to do a creamy, cheesy penne pasta which had bacon, mushrooms, onion, zucchini, baby spinach, green capsicum, 3 cheeses, lemon zest, pine nuts and chives. I served it with garlic focaccia bread and a garden salad.

It was very nice.

I had apple strudel with custard for dinner … because I can 😝

In bed by 7.30am.

Ready for sleep now.

Nite all.

Vibrantly Energised

After a good nights sleep, I took Harley out for almost an hour of play and I could hear my trusty trike calling my name, so I made myself presentable and off I pedalled.

All up, I did about 10kms.

I started at FWs for coffee which I took to one of my favourite viewing points along the river …

I sat for about 30 minutes.

There were a LOT of young adults around today. They were hanging in groups, mostly up to their waists in the water, which was weird. Not fishing. Not swimming. Just standing in the water talking amongst themselves.

There were four different groups spaced out along the river. No hats, no sunscreen, no drinks, no bags, no shirts, nothing.

Today was a public holiday, so the boaties were out in force. At the boat ramp, there were three quite large yachts waiting in line to be set free to set sail!

The weather was so beautiful, with the sun shining brightly, scattered clouds, a cool breeze, clear air, vibrant colours and a palpable positive energy.

I couldn’t get enough of it and I pedalled along pathways that encircled bushland, along streets that I haven’t seen for a few years, around the block a few times, down to the lagoon and back and then the long way home.

It was great.

At home, I poured myself a lemon, lime and bitters with ice, decided on hamburgers for dinner, so I took the last packet of lamb mince out of the freezer. I’m sure I made something to eat, but I can’t remember.

I watched a load of YouTube videos on the smart TV. Manifestation, Jet Lag, Nats What I Reckon and a Tarot Card reader for Taurus. 

Harley got an afternoon play before I prepared dinner. Home made hamburgers.

Meditation tomorrow morning so it’s time to sleep.

Nite all.

Easy Sunday

How to train your subconscious to heal your body. (More mind blowing information)

A very lazy Sunday.

I woke up at 7.20am but dozed off and the next time I opened my eyes it was 8.45am!

I invited Harley to join me on the bed for 10 minutes of morning cuddles - my favourite way to start the day - and when I walked into the kitchen, there was a fresh hot cup of shop bought coffee waiting for me! Well done Adoring Husband! Excellent timing!

Harley and I spent about an hour playing in the pool area.

For brunch, I decided to cook myself Canadian pancakes - with bacon, banana and maple syrup. It was bloody delicious but my eyes were too big for my belly and I couldn’t finish all that I cooked.

After watching some pre-grand final rubbish on TV, AH began to annoy me so I retreated to my bedroom for some peace. I opened my blinds and windows to let in some light and fresh air and watched some YouTube videos on health, including a good one on urine therapy. Very interesting.

I didn’t have any Spaghetti Bolognese sauce in the freezer, so I had no choice but to haul my butt into the kitchen to make some up. It was a quick version, but still all made from scratch - no jar crap - and it was quite yummy.

We made ourselves comfortable for the NRL Grand Final between Roosters and Knights.

In my heart, I wanted Newcastle Knights to win, BUT I tipped Roosters. I was one game away from tying with my sister to jointly win the footy tipping comp and I knew she would tip Knights, so my only chance was to tip Roosters and hope they could pull it off. 

Roosters won 19-18! Hehehe.

It was a very good grand final.

Now it’s almost 10pm and I’m watching the final round of Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (golf) from my bed. Doubt I’ll see it to the end. I feel that sleep is my friend tonight.

Nite all.

Monthly Market + 1

It took a while for me to fall asleep last night, so when my alarm sounded at 5.30am, I struggled to find motivation to exit my bed.

We left the house at 7am, arrived at the markets at 7.20am and could not find a parking space! We ended up parking in the train station parking area!

We walked the markets separately and independently. I purchased some fresh vegetables, lemon butter and  some Berberine …

BGWLBH bought some 2nd hand books and filled her straw market bag with other stuff that I didn’t see.

On the way home, we made a stop at our local hall where the inaugural “pre-loved clothing markets” were being held. I bought an XL dress/top for $10. It’s way too big for me but the colours and material are gorgeous and I think I might be able to alter it - if not, it’ll be great over my swimmers in summer.

We were home and in the driveway at 8.50am.

Adoring Husband was in the pool area playing with Harley and had cancelled his coffee date because he decided there was much to do in and around the garden.

That was my cue to leave the house and hop on my trusty trike.

Yes, it was another perfect spring day.

I rode to the supermarket and selected some lamb cutlets to take home and crumb for my ‘fend for yourself’ dinner. I found some Whimmers Double Sarsaparilla and bought two bottles, then ordered a coffee - yes even though I said I was going to stop doing that!

I found a bench seat under a tree by the river and sat for 30 minutes drinking my coffee and enjoying the view. Plenty of people walked by, a few caravans packed up and left, there were a LOT of boaties on the water, some travelling way too fast between the moored yachts and not much else was happening at my end of the river.

At the other end of the path, near the new boat ramp, there was a lot of activity …

I was having such a lovely time I extended my ride by going the long way home.

The wind in my hair and the power of the electric motor making the ride so much easier. Buying Ruth was the best decision ever! Thank you Adoring Husband 🙏

At home, I unpacked the few groceries that I had and decided to do some art in my bedroom while watching the new episodes of Celebrity Traitor UK and The Traitors USA.

I also did some journaling.

I crumbed and cooked my cutlets for dinner and drank half a bottle of sars.

It’s only 6.45pm and I’m ready to sleep! I’ve used up all the mental and physical energy that I had on 4 hours of sleep!

Nite all.

Spring Perfection

My town from up high

This morning I declined BGWLBH’s offer to accompany her into the Bay.

Instead, I played with Harley for 40 minutes and decided to go for a ride.

Honestly, the day was so perfect, the air so clear, the colours so vibrant, the energy so positive that I could have kept riding all day!

I started with a coffee and sat in front of the caravan park to enjoy the view and nod hellos to the passers by.

Then I rode along every street (except the new estates), looking at the new houses that have been built on the old blocks and the gardens and the changes that have been made everywhere. It was very enjoyable and after two hours, I felt like I could continue for another two hours, but I knew I would suffer later for it, so I headed home.

I still had enough energy to do some cooking, so I decided to make some apple strudels.

Adoring Husband and I had some for lunch - him with ice cream and whipped cream, me with custard, ice cream and whipped cream. They were delicious.

I watched a Netflix movie called “Hanging Up” starring Walter Matthau, Diane Keaton, Meg Ryan and Lisa Kudrow. It was pretty good but released in 2000 so it’s pretty old. I enjoyed it.

For dinner, I cooked myself chicken sausages with tomato and onion gravy.

I must admit that my body is feeling a little bit weary, so I should sleep well tonight.

I’m off to the Howard markets in the morning so it will be an early start.

Nite all.