A Good Start to the Weekend

Some of you know that home life for me is a "little tricky" at the moment, but no one is ill, and we have lots to be thankful for.  I'm finding that I just need to be aware of the positive things in life to help the day along, and face it in the right frame of mind.

This weekend started well - what a great view to face at the start of the day.

It really lifts my spirits and makes me smile.  I know I'm very lucky to have this on my doorstep - literally.  (It isn't quite as lovely in a howling gale and rain though!)

Yesterday continued well.  I met a friend and we went to a new Knit and Natter group, Wind Up Steyning.  A lovely way to spend a couple of hours crocheting, drinking a cup of tea or two, accompanied with a doughnut too!  And there was some yarn, and wonderful buttons and ribbon on sale too.  Has anyone use microfibre yarn?  It feels so soft, but I can't think what to make with it - so I resisted adding to my stash.  At the moment anyway!!

I then drove my friend home, and as Matt was playing golf with his Dad, I didn't feel the need to rush home.  In fact I went shopping.  Usually, I like to shop with a friend or my mum, but it was lovely to spend a couple of hours just wondering around.  I replaced some make-up, and "saved" £30 using some Boots vouchers I'd accumulated.  "Saving" like that is always fun.  M&S had also kindly sent me a 20% off voucher.  So I popped in there too, and bought a new jumper.  I assume the entire population in Sussex had the same vouchers.  Goodness it was busy.  I nearly drove away initially as I couldn't find a parking space, but was glad a persevered.  :)

Back home, my new nail varnish had arrived, so there was time for a quick bath and then I painted my nails.  (I use a gel varnish, just in case you are interested and they are much cheaper from here than I can find them in town.  I now have dark mauve sparkly nails.)

Then it was time to pour a glass of wine and watch Strictly.  I know it might not be the most exciting Saturday night, but I love it.

I also started a new little crochet project.  I fancied trying Tunisian crochet.  I am making a facecloth for a friend for her birthday and will package it with a nice face wash.  This style of crochet makes quite a different fabric.  I'm glad I've tried it, but I'm not sure it's as much fun as ordinary crochet.  Although I probably need to give it a little more time than one Saturday evening!

Today, I plan to catch up on some chores (I really must hoover round before my mum arrives), cook a roast, and do a little gardening.  And hopefully there will be some craft time too.

Wishing you all a happy Sunday too.

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