Last Sunday I went for a lovely picnic with my husband and my in-laws. We went to Ringshall Woods in Hertfordshire and enjoyed a lovely afternoon in the sunshine. Yummy food, good conversation, beautiful countryside...what more could you want?
Saturday, 11 July 2009
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Boxes,boxes everywhere!
We decided that with only 20 days to go, we had better start packing. We are moving to Belfast and transporting all of our belongings in one transit van, so we need to carefully consider what we want to keep. This means the packing process is taking much longer than would normally be expected because you can't just put things in boxes. You need to sort through and think and discuss. However, I am really enjoying it. Last night we started packing our books and I found things I had forgotten I had, which was fun! I find it really refreshing to clear out and know that what you have left is what you really, really want. I am very excited about our move now, as I can see that we are going. There is evidence of leaving this house and going somewhere new. It isn't just discussion anymore. So bring on the boxes!
Photo by: the_amanda
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
England's Petunia
I don't know how common it is for stripey Petunia flowers to grow but it certainly surprised me when, among all the plain pink and white flowers, this appeared. I think it is really quirky and fun!
Monday, 29 June 2009
Why does life revolve around paying bills?
I am finding it increasingly frustrating that my life (and I think it is fair to say the majority of everyone else's too) revolves around paying the bills. In our plans for moving to Belfast, I thought I could explore a new vocation, try out something different, have a little fun. However that was until the applications started being rejected and interviews being unsuccessful and with three weeks to go I realize that I won't be able to pay the bills if I don't get a job soon (any job). It is terrifying. But why?
Why do our lives have to be decided by the council tax, water, broadband, electric and gas companies? Why are so many aspects of our lives tied up in raising money to pay for these amenities? Why do we let such things rule what jobs we have, where we live, what money we have, if we can afford to go out etc etc?
It all seems ridiculous. The stress of keeping a job to pay the bills; what happened to having a job to in order to contribute to society, for enjoyment, for sharing skills? For me, my job is not the most important element in my life, and yet the way society works means my life will revolve around it, the money I earn and those bills.
Is the idea of life revolving around love, friendship, beauty and enjoyment such a terrible one or are the sight of all those bills so much more appealing?
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