Isn't life good! There is nothing to confirm that for me more than working in my veg plot on a warm summer's evening. It still looks a mess but there is progress evident. I then collected fresh broad beans and handfuls of parsley to go with the asparagus and pasta.
Had an interesting parcel today. Bridgets Mom, bless her sent me a magazine article on Linda Clark (which I'm about to go to bed and read), car stickers and other bits of National Radio promotional material. Thank you Trish.
Today has been the least stressful one I have had for awhile. I did a clinical assessment this morning and had the afternoon for office work. Only thing is, I have no computer so could not do much. I went through to Hinuera to watch Alice in cross country!!! Now there was no doubt that she would be last by a huge chalk. The question was would she run more than the first 200m which is all she managed last year. Well I was so proud of her. She stuck the full course and ran some walked some. She kept her head down and concentrated hard. All the school kids were cheering her on and she got a big round of applause when she finished. 2 of the teachers went up and gave praise for her efforts and Louise Robb (who has pushed Alice hard in this department) said if they gave a medal for the children who had put in the most effort Alice would get the girls one! Definately a trip to the dairy afterwards (for ice creams). Shock horror. Jack has changed from Kiwi ice cream to Tip Top (which is Walls). I think we will have to go elsewhere as Kiwi ice cream is far superior in my opinion.
Had a doctors appointment later in the day. I have the lurge. Different variety to Alice but a red itchy rash over my chest (no rude comments) and getting worse despite all my efforts at home treatment. Andy (GP) thinks it's bacterial and gave me a concoction of creams and some antibiotics. $95 later!!!
I had the most stressful day yesterday. Not only did my computer have to go back to Auckland but my phone line died. I mean how is a girl to work? I poured out my frustrations to Loretta who told me to take the rest of the day off. As it is I still worked until 4pm. I was planning to de-stress in my veg plot but Eric was busy butchering the calf and I had to do supper and wanted to paint the office (seriously bright blue - not sure if I like it!). As I painted I realised that I had only planned on doing the 2 new walls and of course I have the 2 purple walls to cover as well - bugger. I think they need a coat of white first or they will need about 5 coats.
I am working in Auckland all weekend. planning to drive up early Sat am and come back Sunday afternoon. I am helping to man an IMAC stand at the Auckland Child and Parent Show. Should be interesting, and from what my colleagues say, exhausting!
Well nothing else to report at the moment. Take care all.
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