hi guys - got home last night and it was great to be back in my own bed after nearly two weeks away. wonderful to wander down and have my yogurt and bring my big blue pot of coffee back to bed. I have class tonight and my other boss thinks i am still in hospital so I am having a nice lazy day for myself.

Pagan I spotted some left over shepherds pie in the fridge so I shall have that for lunch - it is 1.oopm here. it looks delicious, I will finish it off so it won't rain tomorrow!!!

hope monday is being good to all.

Monday is just beginning for me but I am hopeful it will be a good day. Hope you enjoy the shepherds pie irish. Enjoy your lazy day. We all need to do that once in a while. Hope everyone else is doing well today.

Just starting out got my 2 miles walked...

Sitting down with a cup of tea....and listening to all the bird songs...

Been cleaning all morning getting ready for the cleaners to come. I can't afford it but I can't stand my house any more. I just don't hv the Engery to do it.

I'll feel so much better after its done.
Getting more coffer now. And some yogurt

Having some up and downs today. I hope everyone is fairing well. I think I'll have some leftover pot roast with potatoes, carrots, and onions I made in the crock pot yesterday. Cleaning is a good idea, whales, I just have to get my butt up to start....have a great day everyone!

mayB good for you and your walk -
whales - it is great when the house gets in order. I don't think people realise how upsetting it is when we just cannot do it. I am glad you're getting help. it is absolutely worth it.
pagan - the pie was perfect and i had a lovely nap for a couple of hours so beginning to recover a little from the days in hospital. they are very tiring places to be in.
splitscreen - good to see you too, the ups and downs are not very nice but i am glad you're getting through it.

i hope i don't find it too difficult to get out to class tonight. the thought of it does not appeal to me at all, specially after a three week easter break. I would love to just stay holed up in my room and not have to deal with anything.
the blue pot never fails me - the coffee is still hot so that is a major plus at the moment while i try to gather myself again.

have a good afternoon.

Things are ok, I have 12 days left here at the shelter.

heretic, I am so glad to hear it. I have been worried about you. thank goodness things are finally on the up for you.

lets have a jump around in the ballpool followed by some milkshakes and then if Mayb arrives we can open a bottle of rose?

how's that for a plan?

This morning I'm having my usual green tea latte made with almond milk and sugar. I tried the new iced honey latte from starbucks yesterday, which was pretty good.

I'd like to make bacon and hashbrowns this morn, if only I had the ingredients.

What's everyone having in the lounge?

bacon and hash browns coming up with sausage, tomato, mushrooms, black pudding, boxty and eggs. - the full Irish - we haven't had it in a while. there's plenty of fresh breads and tea and coffee and hot chocolate too and of course don't forget the pile of pancakes with all the toppings on the other warmer!!!


enjoy the day.

YUM! Thank you.

You as well

I just got an invite to meet a new friend for something to eat but feel bad because i just want to stay home. I have no appetite and the idea of having to eat with someone is not appealing never mind having to make conversation. I think I will hole up for today again and maybe try venturing out tomorrow. i am tired.

hope tuesday is behaving itself for everyone else?

Morning I've been actually feeling pretty good lately. I hv to go to my pdoc today really afraid she is going to what to take off some of the ER Med we added on when I was in crisis. I do feel like I'm in too many Med. But at the same time I'm in a pretty good place.


Time we'll tell were we we'll end up.
yogurt. At my house. Isishwriter I want to come to your house you always come up with good stuff to eat

I wish you could all just drop over as I absolutely love cooking for a big crowd of people. I am in my element coming up with new recipes and having dinner parties. you're all welcome any time!!!

I did actually venture out today and did a half hour walk by the river and then went to meet my friend helen, I just had soup with her and coffee and we spent about two hours together.

I am now safely in my room again with my pot of coffee and relaxing but glad I went and did it. It has taken me over four years to start leaving my room/house even occasionally so i am trying to keep it up even if it is only baby steps at a time.
I picked some primroses on my walk and they look lovely in a little yogurt jar beside my bed! i was very happy to find them.

any thoughts on dinner for this evening? we could throw something on the barbecue and do some mixed salads. there's plenty of fresh bread including my favourite walnut bread just out of the oven. how do steaks and chicken sound? or some peppered sausages? I filled a big wrap of aluminium (spelling, we call it tinfoil!) foil with vegetables and have them roasting with lemon and soy sauce on the charcoals so they should be ready any time anyone wants some.
I think some portugese red wine and some german white would be lovely with the lot and a big cream chocolate cake for dessert.

enjoy.