The Simple Woman & On the near horizon

For today... January 6th 2009 - My first entry

Outside My Window . . . parched grass, blue skies and some washing that needs to be brought in before it crisps.

I am thinking . . . a million thoughts at the moment - none of which will settle to be a priority - sigh.

I am thankful that . . . My girls have just rung to say they arrived safely in Whyalla. and my electricity bill was not heart attack material.

From the kitchen . . . a few dishes to put away and a frozen Pepsi Max bottle which I accidentally left in the freezer.

I am wearing . . . three quarter denim shorts, a white cheese cloth top and a hippy bracelet I bough from the surf shop.

I am reading . . . ‘No Dark Valley, by Jamie Langston Turner.

I am hoping . . . that I do not get too bored while the girls are away and that I do not hit the naughty foods for comfort.

I am hearing . . . The sounds of silence - it is really quiet her at the moment.

I am creating . . . bad news really - nothing - double sigh. Hold on , I am creating some ideas?

Around the house . . . Cat strolling around looking as bored as me. oh yes and the floors are screaming out for a mop.

One of my favourite things . . . . coffee and chats with friends.

A few plans for the rest of the week. . . Get some photos printed and mounted in my new wall photo frame, a bike ride, go see the movie -‘7 Pound’s, more blogging and hopefully another coffee date.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you -

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P.S. This is my first entry in 'The Simple Woman' and I am really hoping that it will encourage my mind to slow down and appreciate the simple things that are going on around you.

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At 10.00 O'clock today I am meeting my new minister for a coffee at a lovely little cafe on the lake. Thing is - I am a little curious as to how it will go. What will the topics of conversation be? How will I respond? Will it be social talk or spiritual talk. If it is social - then what will the topics be? If it is spiritual - then what do I want to reveal. What's that I almost hear you say? You are thinking that I am making a mountain out of a little old coffee date with one of the Officers (the wife - who - in the Salvation Army is rightfully an ordained minster too). Well, maybe I am. Thing is I used to be an Officer. There is a lot wrapped up in this coffee date. Will I be returning to the Salvo's as a signed in soldier? Will I be joining the ranks once again? Do I want to? Do I know what I want yet? Will I make a decision today based on having coffee? Will that even come up? Do I want it to come up? Oh ye of little faith! Yep, that is the mountain in disguise that stands before me. Fear not! By the time I get to the cafe I will be fully in control of my rambling mind and I will breathe in the air and watch the pelicans and ducks perched on the lake and I will have a coffee and I will let the coffee date be just what it is. God willing.

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So, I am back from the 4 hour coffee chat. I looked at that mountain and then I started talking and talking and then some (Wendy managed to talk also). A lot came up. I shared a lot (as did she). I walked home after feeling - spent - and had these uncontrollable thoughts of winding back time and starting the coffee all over - Oh, I think I may have shared a little too much! Why do I have to have everything flip to complicated? I am so over complicated!!!! And why am I telling you all this? Glory only knows? Sigh.

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By the time I return from the lake my house (sorry, home) will be empty. The girls are off to Whyalla (about 450 km's away). Ellisha is doing a summer Uni course and Jenna and two friends (from Christmas dessert) are going along for the trip. Ellisha will be away for two weeks. I am driving up on the weekend to bring Jenna and Rhiannan back. Ellisha is driving my car (more room - way more comfortable) and I will have the pleasure of driving Christan's lawn mower. Thing is, I will miss them. I do not do alone very well. So, please come and visit me.

Later today I am catching up with John and son David to hand over the money for sons car. And that will pretty much clear out my savings. We will talk strict repayment terms. I just love the whole concept of grown up children living independently - if some-one could explain the rules I would be forever indebted ;)

I need to get back to some sensible eating habits - i fear I may have put on a kilo or two of the weight I lost. Which reminds me. On Friday my friend Rose (Le Skinny dipper) and I are hiring bikes and going for a half day ride around the Torrens River. Thing is, Rose has not ridden a bike in like 20 years and I am just going to flat out refuse to let my knee dictate what I can and can not do. I am a bike rider - here me roar (or cry in pain afterwards ;)).