Felt a little bit deflated this week as I'd missed out on the golf in Dubai and I'm doubtful I'll be asked to go again next year, anyway, I'll be working so won't be able to take the time off during the school term. Every time we've moved I feel I've had to let something I enjoy go and it's taken a good year to find something to fill the gap. When we went to South Africa I gave up my career in lecturing and child protection. Then on the move to Dubai I gave up all the volunteer work I'd been doing and now the golf. Add into that friendships I made that are growing weak due to distance and time and all the family and friends things I've missed out on whilst we were abroad. Don't get me wrong I want to be in the UK, I'd just like to settle. In my 50 years of life the longest I've ever lived in one place was this house, between October 2002 and December 2010. I'm seriously hoping I can spend the rest of my life here.
22 Saturday Morning spent giving a statement to the Police about the criminal damage I witnessed at a neighbouring property last night. I went into Worcester to pick up a click and collect order from Dunelm, really annoyed as I'd placed a delivery and didn't find out until after I'd paid.
Dog no longer stinks, he enjoys a blow dry.
23 Sunday Off to visit MIL for her birthday, son 2, his wife and grandchild joined us. We went out for lunch then visited SIL and family for the afternoon after a trip to the park.
24 Monday I visited a friend to watch The Amazing Mr Blunden remake from 1972. She'd recorded it for me over Christmas. I dropped compost off at my mums and called in for a quick visit to see Grandchild and stopped at the flat to check on the work Peter has done for him.
25 Tuesday Walked the dog to the coffee shop, Peter dropped items at the tip, joined me for coffee and he walked Bob home while I did some shopping and I drove the car back.
Kitchen unit being fitted into the bay window.
26 Wednesday A slow start to the day, then I finished the tidying in the attic, sorted out charity donation piles, did some blogging and made a start in the dining room with all our kitchen stuff, getting rid of duplicates and adding more to the donation pile.
Freddie is getting really chatty now.
27 Thursday Peter went to the flat to finish the painting he dropped me and Bob at the retail park and we waked home. Rest of the day spent organising and crafting.
28 Friday I had to go to the flat as the agent rang to say they had 3 cash buyers interested, we haven't signed any contracts and still have all the keys and they want to view on Saturday. I met a friend for coffee and evening spent with chips and wine with the neighbour.
Up until 2004 this was the main route into Monmouth for cars.
On the blog this week:
That is a shame about missing out on the golf in Dubai, you really did used to love it.
ReplyDeleteBob looks like he was enjoying his blow dry. x
I'm sure I'll find something else just as exciting
DeleteA shame about the golf. Hopefully being back here and getting settled in will help offset that. Was it hard getting a kitchen unit for the bay window. Hope it's still progressing fine
ReplyDeletethe kitchen unit had to be hand crafted to fit the gap
DeleteMoving is indeed difficult for the reasons you mentioned. I moved only a few miles, but gave up a volunteering job because it was too much of a bother (had to take the train).
ReplyDeleteHopefully you will find something else that you'll enjoy in UK.
Fingers crossed for a volunteer role at the Commonwealth games this year
DeleteYou're the most adaptable person I know, and I bet by this time next year you'll feel fully settled back in Blighty. It is a shame about the golf, but it was a wonderful thing to have experienced and you've got so many adventures to tell your grandkids about. Freddie just gets cuter. #365
ReplyDeleteI'm sure I'll find something soon to replace the golf
DeleteIt must be hard letting things go when you move – I’ve only had that moving around within one country and I can imagine it must be much more so when it’s between countries. I’m sorry you missed out on the golf this year. Bob looks lovely and clean having his blow-dry. Lovely to see the progress in the kitchen and I love that Freddie is getting chatty. He’s really grown since the last time you shared a photo of him. #project365
ReplyDeleteWe're off to see Freddie again soon. Bob needs another bath already, he stinks
DeleteShame about the golf I hope you manage to do it again at some point. Hopefully your wish will come true. Looks like the kitchen is coming on well. Freddie is very cute and I do love those baby chatters.
ReplyDeleteWe're off to visit Freddie later this week, he's growing so fast
DeleteI loved The Amazing Mr Blunden at Christmas, hope you liked it. Fingers crossed your flat sells quickly and hope you find a volunteer role that fits for you
ReplyDeleteIt is a fab film and it was done well
DeleteSorry to hear that you have been a bit down this week. I can understand how difficult it must have been to chop and change so much socially and in your activities and work. I hope things settle for you. #project365
ReplyDeleteTHINGS ARE STARTING TO SETTLE DOWN NOW, THANK YOU
DeleteIt must be hard making that adjustment, I hope you find plenty to fill your time to replace the things you have lost like the golf. Your dog is so good with the hair dryer.
ReplyDeleteTime will heal and I'll soon fill the gaps. The dog is very good with his baths and drying
DeleteIt's horrible when you have to give things up. I feel I have had to do much more of that than my husband. I have never seen a kitchen fitted into a bay window beofre. What a great use of the space. My mum used to love the bay window we had in our first house. One day I night get one! #365
ReplyDeleteI think it's always the way with the higher wage earner
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