Well, this was a week I wasn't anticipating. Seven days on from my first Covid symptoms and I can report that I feel as though I am over it. I am grateful I prioritised getting my Covid booster as I think that definitely made a difference; apart from one night with a fever and dizzy … Continue reading The Week That Was…

2022 Book Resolutions: I gave up reading challenges a couple of years ago and haven't looked back. But I have been reflecting of late on some personal reading challenges, one being, finish that series. I have a few (*a lot) series that I haven't finished. I have all the books here on my shelf, but … Continue reading The Week That Was…

Happy New Year! I have set my Goodreads target at 100 books for this year, same as last. I'm not a fan of setting unrealistic targets, they tend to have the opposite effect to pushing me harder. I'll be happy if I meet or nudge a bit past 100, particularly given that I will be … Continue reading The Week That Was…

Less than a week! The presents are wrapped, now onto the food preparations. Today is reserved for the making of the traditional rum balls and rocky road. If I make them too soon, they end up all gone long before Christmas! Speaking of Christmas food, I wanted some inspiration for the vegetable dishes for Christmas … Continue reading The Week That Was…

In keeping with his usual mantra of 'anything for some attention', Zeus continues to allow us to use him as a prop for our Christmas joviality. He has, however, exacted some revenge. Eldest son accidentally left him inside his man cave the other day (admittedly not hard to do, Zeus likes it in there so … Continue reading The Week That Was…

What a week! I am so proud of this young man. Officially a high school graduate. And doesn't he scrub up well?! ~~~ Joke of the week: *Directly related to the week I just had, where it took me all week to read one book and there were no reviews... ~~~ What I've been watching: … Continue reading The Week That Was…

It's finally arrived! Graduation week. Let the celebrations begin. And speaking of celebrations and arrivals, my cheeky daughter surprised us by turning up three days early yesterday. She's come home for about 10 days for a break from uni/work. We were expecting her Tuesday but she was here when I got home from work yesterday! … Continue reading The Week That Was…

Christmas is coming and Zeus is ready, dressed, and waiting to be of assistance. ~~~ Joke of the week: ~~~ What I've been reading: ~~~ Until next week... 😊📚☕

It's been a busy two weeks, hence my not checking in last Sunday. I'm settling into my new job well and am pleased that I made the change. We're on the countdown to the end of Year 12, four days of classes, a couple of assignments, and two exams to go. What a whirlwind. Zeus … Continue reading The Week That Was…

My African Violet is blooming its little heart out! I finished with one job on Friday and begin with a new one on Thursday, so I'm currently enjoying a five day mini break. Bliss! On Tuesday, school returns, and my eldest son goes back for only three weeks...then that's it, year 12, and all of … Continue reading The Week That Was…