My CLEVER husband, Mr A. made a start on his wood mirror. He had collected all the wood from Dartmoor and look how cool it looks?!?! He isn't happy with the frame, so is going to weather it a bit, and will add bits of pieces of wood still...I think it is one of those things that you make, look at, muse over and then tweak! I will have to show you the complete finished product when Mr A. is finally satisfied!
Then ...Miss Mouse continued her cooking lessons - PANCAKES!!!
yum yum in my tum!
My best friend in the whole world is my sister. Now I know that sounds a bit high-schoolish, but it's the truth. Living abroad for the last decade has not diminished our relationship, in some ways it is so much stronger. Apart from Adam, she is my rock. Saying that though, I think I am one of the most blessed people on this planet, as my list of friends, and I mean the really true friends that you count on one hand, is long, good and strong. I have my three best friends from Junior School-two from High School-and three I have met since my adventure here began. Not forgetting of course, all the lovely people who do come in and out of my life, who make each day a bit brighter, each laugh a bit louder, and each memory worth keeping. And of course I was also blessed with a second sister...or by being the baby of the family, were they blessed with me? mmm.....
From each of my friends I gain something different, and I hope I give something different to them. Sometimes I am completely egocentric, selfish, demanding, and disagreeable. And sometimes my shoulders are broad. But that's what friendship is all about...a little give and take.
I was on the phone today with one such sunflowery friend. I was welcoming her back from her long holiday home and just doing the whole catch up thing. Then, from out of the blue, little tears crept down my face and all the uncertainty I have been feeling since Christmas just came out. I have so much on my mind, and feel a bit unsure of which direction to take. I tend to have all these great ideas in my head but fall apart a bit when it comes to executing them. Then I was reminded by my friend, that I am a queen - In the words of King Julien " I have a crown to prove it" ( if I made it myself, does it still count?). I realise I am more capable than I think and perhaps the most productive thing is not to feel scared, but to find out all the information that I can and then decide...and always, ALWAYS remember:
I AM A QUEEN! ALL WOMEN ARE!!
