Today is Halloween. It's also a month ago, tomorrow, that I posted with the resolve - again - to post more regularly and rekindle many of my virtual friendships.
Why have I not?
The answer is as complicated as it is simple: life.
Since the beginning of the month, I've been in a bit of a maelstrom: that first week saw two funerals. B's demise still seems surreal.
Then there's been the weather: rain, rain and more rain. It's been good for the garden.
But the cold not so good for me.
Then, somewhere in the middle of this, dear friend of 25+ years and her son came for the weekend which saw 13 of us for a braai on one evening and 5 for dinner the next. All with my usual weekend duties in between.
Then, this week began with yet another storm and rain. I had to go out and between the going out and coming home, took off my specs so they didn't get rained on. And lost them. In transit, I thought. I looked everywhere, including in the car. Twice. I sought help from another pair of eyes. She looked in the car. Moved seats, looked under and over. Everything.
Nothing.
Until I went out later that day:
Losing and finding things - I'm not always sure what - seems to be the theme of my life over the last while. Bear with me as I work them out.
Until next time
Fiona
The Sandbag House
McGregor, South Africa
Photo: Selma
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Hola Fiona!
Good to see you here. I hope that between one thing and another you are fine. You look good in the pic!
You are missed here 🤗
Hi Fiona, so glad I took a peep at my Hive feed before turning off the light!
It's so nice to see you here (and in the photo with your friend), Hive certainly is not the same without you. Thank goodness you found your specs!
Hope to see more of you.
Hello @fionasfavourites Life can get so chaotic, and it’s tough to keep up with everything while trying to stay connected. Losing things can feel so frustrating, especially when it seems like everything is happening at once. I admire your ability to keep sharing your experiences despite the ups and downs.
Hello @fionasfavourites nice to see you again. Rain is good, only as much as necessary and it has done your garden good. It's good to have friends who visit and love us and I see they made you feel better. Losing our glasses and not finding them makes us despair. But everything in life works out. Happy return. A hug.🤗🥰