tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.comments2023-06-30T09:48:39.223+02:00The Blue SpirePerovskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288179080765960283noreply@blogger.comBlogger914125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-14219281965386791042016-06-02T20:52:28.740+02:002016-06-02T20:52:28.740+02:00Best of luck with the new business and I hope you ...Best of luck with the new business and I hope you find a lovely house soon!hydrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050622432144268086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-83662052550058549232015-10-25T18:00:54.081+01:002015-10-25T18:00:54.081+01:00Well done for following your instincts. I think th...Well done for following your instincts. I think the travel was the clincher. It takes me almost 2 hours to get back from central London to where I live, so I turn down most invitations, but if it was every day and I had to do it for work, I would soon buckle. I wish you the very best of luck in your new venture. Keep following your dream!hydrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050622432144268086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-72740893297143349462015-09-28T17:55:29.985+02:002015-09-28T17:55:29.985+02:00I'm so sorry to hear this, Perovskia. Those ar...I'm so sorry to hear this, Perovskia. Those are crazy hours. Even as an energetic teenager, I couldn't have worked for so long. I would think long and hard about doing something completely different that's better for your health. How about starting a food and diet blog? Though I know you wouldn't be earning anything from it for a while. It's a huge problem, but your health is the most important thing you have, and if that goes, everything goes. Listen to what your body is telling you - and the very best of luck!hydrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050622432144268086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-75325933916857933132015-08-03T12:18:50.524+02:002015-08-03T12:18:50.524+02:00A lovely, honest, optimistic post. Glad you have a...A lovely, honest, optimistic post. Glad you have a few more tools at your command now, to help you cope with depression.hydrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050622432144268086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-26152287320120462782015-06-27T12:20:43.239+02:002015-06-27T12:20:43.239+02:00You've done so well! Just before reading this ...You've done so well! Just before reading this post, I actually ate a chocolate digestive and then, out of sheer piggery, and 'cos I was feeling tired and in need of some sort of boost, I had another. TWO chocolate biscuits! I now feel as if I have put poisons into my body. I don't think I would have the strength to do a total sugar-free cleanse and anyway, in my position, not in charge of the cooking, I wouldn't be able to, but I an still using coconut sugar in tea and coffee (erm, yes, I'm still drinking those) and avoiding dessert. That's hard, because it's in my genes! I grew up having dessert after the main meal every day because that is what you did. So, after the savoury course, my taste buds start chattering amongst themselves and calling for something sweet. I must resist! Do keep us up to date with how you and " are getting on with it. hydrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050622432144268086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-87104737952538082742015-04-25T21:01:16.916+02:002015-04-25T21:01:16.916+02:00My forties were even better than my thirties. Hope...My forties were even better than my thirties. Hope it'll be the same for you! hydrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050622432144268086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-12013691097326124412015-03-20T20:36:02.897+01:002015-03-20T20:36:02.897+01:00I'm so pleased to see a photo of Eise. He'...I'm so pleased to see a photo of Eise. He's beautiful! Our Charlie, who was a stray, still sprays indoors occasionally, even though he's been neutered. It's a nuisance but I hope he'll grow out of it. Here's to lots of happy years with your fuzzball!hydrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050622432144268086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-23482665385792924972015-02-05T15:03:54.305+01:002015-02-05T15:03:54.305+01:00You're sweet. Thanks Hydra. When I am relaxi...You're sweet. Thanks Hydra. When I am relaxing I feel guilty. I am always wondering what I could be doing, or KNOW what I could be doing but am not doing it. It's not productive, to be sure, but it's hard not to have that voice sometimes. Thanks for reminding me it is okay and if I can presume you feel the same, think that energy and activity will multiply in the spring. Here's hoping!Perovskiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288179080765960283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-42288590505157959262015-02-05T14:33:06.690+01:002015-02-05T14:33:06.690+01:00You have moved heaven and earth to move to a new c...You have moved heaven and earth to move to a new country to be with the man you love. You have left behind home, beloved pet and friends and family who love you. It's been a huge, huge change and now you are there, things like work and new friends are not falling into place. Your mind and body are telling you to take it easy and hibernate for a while, so do it. There's no harm in it. It's not an admission of defeat. You are simply taking a duvet day, or week, or even month, to recharge your emotional and physical batteries. We all need to do this from time to time and there's no point in struggling on empty. Rest and recharge. Look for beauty and hope in tiny things. A bird's wing, the spring buds. It will happen when it is ready to happen and things will change and improve for you. You do so much for others. Now do something for yourself. Rest. Read. Listen to music. Zzzzzzhydrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050622432144268086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-49961411724920443772014-12-07T21:04:05.938+01:002014-12-07T21:04:05.938+01:00I think you're so brave to talk about these is...I think you're so brave to talk about these issues so honestly. You're also clear-sighted enough to spot the demons and where they came from. Well done! I need to sit and sift and try to identify my own, which were never to do with weight or image, and all to do with being respectful and self-effacing almost to the point of hiding my skills and talents for fear of being labelled a show-off. I could do with recapturing some of that chutzpah now!hydrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050622432144268086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-16491903920794548662014-11-10T22:15:17.992+01:002014-11-10T22:15:17.992+01:00That's great news about joining the magazine. ...That's great news about joining the magazine. That's what Gill Light did, once her Dutch was good enough. I think you'll love it!hydrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050622432144268086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-1901287604336014622014-09-22T14:45:23.379+02:002014-09-22T14:45:23.379+02:00Thanks Hydra :)
It is a shame! But I am hopeful...Thanks Hydra :) <br />It is a shame! But I am hopeful it will happen one day. *hugs*Perovskiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288179080765960283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-31149970793178442282014-09-20T18:52:15.785+02:002014-09-20T18:52:15.785+02:00You have done a very brave thing in moving right a...You have done a very brave thing in moving right across the world, and it's no wonder you're having the occasional wobble. I'm so glad you've come out the other side and I'm also glad you've found things to do over there. It's a shame we couldn't meet up in London, but we will meet, even if I have to come over there! In the meantime, here's a big hug from your internet friend. (((()))))hydrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050622432144268086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-47176220678068960652014-08-04T11:28:10.510+02:002014-08-04T11:28:10.510+02:00Seriously didn't mean to leave a comment this ...Seriously didn't mean to leave a comment this late. Thanks for leaving one and hearing my pain (which now has been heard.. thank goodness). Here's to better doctors!Perovskiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288179080765960283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-71830261672468765592014-08-04T11:27:01.076+02:002014-08-04T11:27:01.076+02:00Strangers in the same house. But perhaps it works...Strangers in the same house. But perhaps it works for now, for all intense purposes? :)<br />xxPerovskiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288179080765960283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-64272154943970918282014-08-02T19:31:45.058+02:002014-08-02T19:31:45.058+02:00My partner watches TV while scrolling through his ...My partner watches TV while scrolling through his pad. He reads on it while eating. If I date to speak, I get glared at. I have given up and just let him get on with it. It helps that we each have our own devices. I don't have a pad, but I do have a desktop computer and a laptop. hydrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050622432144268086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-81941394537211424982014-06-20T04:25:03.978+02:002014-06-20T04:25:03.978+02:00Had to speak up here, because I've had the sam...Had to speak up here, because I've had the same vexing experience about the same issue too many times. You're totally right about the knee-jerk medicating. It always feels to me like, "Take this pill and shut up."<br /><br />I dunno what to tell you, but I'm shaking my fist along with you. (And my doctor isn't much older than me, I don't think, so it's not an "older doctor" thing.<br /><br /><br />Anyway, sorry, it's crappy.<br /><br />~WWContraltoConBriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09008245752071585947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-27046002090470903722014-04-18T12:03:55.217+02:002014-04-18T12:03:55.217+02:00Happy Easter and Happy birthday! And FYI they ende...Happy Easter and Happy birthday! And FYI they ended the tax deadline by a week since they had to shutdownCRA for a bit. I am doing my taxes this weekend....ugh.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293703069188494006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-27341390841381115582014-04-15T18:56:28.166+02:002014-04-15T18:56:28.166+02:00I am feeling better, ironically, with the introduc...I am feeling better, ironically, with the introduction of a little gluten. I was eating too much fiber and my body was protesting. <br /><br />Glad you wrote. xxPerovskiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288179080765960283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-20731062468325769482014-04-12T17:46:47.785+02:002014-04-12T17:46:47.785+02:00Great to hear from you! Sorry about the health iss...Great to hear from you! Sorry about the health issues. Perhaps the gluten-free benefits don't kick in straight away. My god-daughter and family are on a gluten and lactose free diet because their baby son has proved extremely intolerant to both. Even the slightest lapse causes him great pain, awful sickness and a rash, the poor little thing. I hope you'll be feeling better soon. hydrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050622432144268086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-17519853647389303132014-02-07T13:41:46.900+01:002014-02-07T13:41:46.900+01:00Hydra - Sorry, but I'm not so confident. I kno...Hydra - Sorry, but I'm not so confident. I know someone not quite that age and she hasn't been able to find work in a couple years. They're not quick to hire older people, but I will think positive for her.Perovskiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288179080765960283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-66341001767744943432014-02-07T13:41:02.430+01:002014-02-07T13:41:02.430+01:00Nicole - Check the link (highlighted with blog tex...Nicole - Check the link (highlighted with blog text) for previous post/explanation :)Perovskiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288179080765960283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-44945434179194048712014-02-07T13:37:05.138+01:002014-02-07T13:37:05.138+01:00My friend who's off to live in Hilversum next ...My friend who's off to live in Hilversum next week is 60 and confident she'll find a job in a shop. Hmm... Now I fear for her chances!I do hope you'll find something soon. It must be really tough. hydrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050622432144268086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-39214712012399972782014-02-06T20:16:04.812+01:002014-02-06T20:16:04.812+01:00Why do they specify age in job postings?? what is ...Why do they specify age in job postings?? what is the issue with an older person applying?Nicole H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261162596630192850.post-37954426913909167462014-02-06T20:11:26.639+01:002014-02-06T20:11:26.639+01:00Great photos. I know, here in Canada the oldest bu...Great photos. I know, here in Canada the oldest buildings are from the 1600s. I need to go back to Europe soon...Nicole H.noreply@blogger.com