Wandering Trip

Sometimes I like to wander around shops drinking in the colours, ideas and fabrics. Yesterday it was IKEA. I really love going to IKEA, not only do I often discover things I didn't know existed and can't live with out, but they always have fantastic colour combinations. Their prints are bold and striking. One unfortunate side effect is that often spend much more money than I intended on fabric, and other things.

Yesterday was less about spending and more about absorbing. It was mental therapy. A slow amble on a cold evening, the place was pretty empty and I had time to look, touch and think about all the things around me.

I did buy a couple of little things, none which I actually needed.These two little cutie's came home with me, and I bought an extra bunny for my mum, it's an Easter decoration. I hope the horse/donkey is a good omen for my much awaited news from the vet.

Other peoples negative thoughts

Sometimes those around us have nothing but negative views. A long time ago I made a decision that I would try and not allow negative people to have an influence in my life. Unfortunately every so often something sneaks by and gets round me. Don't think this means I don't see things for they are or that I am naive. I do try to see the best in a person or situation, while still trying to make an objective judgement.

The thing is that sometimes people are just hurtful, whether they intend it or not. It's one thing to give an opinion it's another to try and force your views on to someone. These the challenges we all face on a day to day.

On a more positive note, I, and my friend A are starting a sewing club for some kids in our school. Watch this for some of their offerings.

New Year, New Ideas

Happy New Year

Thank goodness all the madness of Christmas is over. All the craft fairs just left me shattered and the weather was unbelievable!

It was so cold that last week before Christmas Day, never getting above minus double figures and oh goodness the snow. I want to say it's better now but all I can say is that it's milder, but still very cold.

After all the delightful excess of Christmas, with loads of chocolate, my OH and I have embarked on our usual cut-back January. No chocolate/crisps for two weeks (half way there already), no Chinese (or any fast food for that matter) for the whole month - this one is the killer and still a long way to go. It isn't really a hardship and it's always worth it at the end.

The hunt for a horse continues. I have a lead on one but the weather is getting in the way. Updates to follow.

One piece of sad news was the passing of our little rabbit. We had Snowball for over 8 years. He had been very sick throughout his life but a real fighter. He lived much longer than we, or the vet, had expected him too but towards the end he was very poorly. We took the sad decision to have him put to sleep, as he had stopped eating or drinking. Much loved and never forgotten.