keeping it simple – adopting junk and buying cotton #diary

Keeping it simple … yawns, stretches arms above head. Waffles cooking … doggies running around, joyous.

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Yesterday, I adopted two pictures from a property that were going to be trashed. They’re originals. I liked them but doubtful whether they would suit the investment space I am restoring. But … they’re stunningly perfect! PLEASED!

 

 

 

By the way, ‘Midnight Blue’ is my all time favourite colour. It’s like a taupe but deeper and darker. J’adore all variants of blue though.

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Plus, treated myself to this little embroidered cotton top for the summer. I am trying not to buy anymore clothes as I’ve always believed it’s silly buying stuff I am not going to wear within the next six months. But I fell in love. Perfect with cropped ripped jeans and white pumps.

 

I’m transitional! I can feel change, off we go. Who knows where I will be next …

Going on an adventure today – a picnic with camera and doggies. I haven’t done this in ages. PICNIC!

TBH.

Alcohol abuse, personality disorders, and aggression: The quest for a common underlying mechanism #GuestBlog

Alcohol abuse can often make those who indulge become distant to their social circles or worst still, isolated all together were they can manifest grudges and battles that spread ill intent to the vulnerable. If you know someone who is symptomatic of the below post you can not mend them but you can guide them into taking the first steps to ‘self’ recovery. Many years ago I used to drink too much and at times life became tainted. Meditation, fresh air and my dogs were my initial steps to progress. Then became new friends a better environment and different hobbies/interests.

When we become hostile and angry with the world the innocent suffer most. It’s better to be kind and spread love – especially if we value our planet and its future. To self improve for all the right reasons and leave the good folk be – as they are. When I hear of or meet abuse cases, there is in most cases alcohol abuse at the base of the problem. Where the perpetrators can wake from a binge with instant regret or remorse by their actions. Drink to hide the guilt then continue the same cycle.

Women are battered behind closed doors, children abused and friends/family left in pain by the turmoil. Whether it is acts of actual violence or physiological abuse, alcohol is a trigger to much pain in the world. Nothing’s bad in moderation but it’s knowing where to draw that line. Obsessive, erratic behavioural patterns are best avoided – no person should put up with abuse – no matter how close the situation. It’s relative to the 3rd dimensional ‘stuck’ era that will eventually fade away, you will be relieved to know.

Finally, if you know someone or are a person that needs help, it’s the best thing I could hear today. To accept it’s time for change. YOUR CHANGE! But for those who are not willing to take responsibility for their actionswe should move away from abusers and let them perish in their own denial that may manifest in a bravado that becomes fearful. Hard words, but no-one should feel bullied, mithered, or intimidated by the wreckless.

Less is More. It really is.

TBH.

baking and blood #diary

Heard a sad story today that compelled me to give blood. I used to do this until a couple of years ago but somehow fell on the way side. Long over due. Very easy to register and there’s various donor banks all over the UK. Links at bottom.

 

 

Been baking. Made an aubergine and mushroom curry, then some courgette soup. I do enjoy pottering around but realise I’ve been doing too much of it recently and need to settle down a bit and plan for the future.

Courgette Soup. So easy to prepare. Am going to put recipes on ElegantHippyUK

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There’s been so much badness going on in the world but togetherness, also. Where people are coming together from all backgrounds. I used to feel we were living in an ‘us’ and ‘them’ world. But now despite the obvious flaws in the system – people do seem to be joining in with things in their communities and around the world.

Aubergine and Mushroom Curry

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I on the other hand have gone the opposite way. I’ve retreated. I’ve lost my confidence. It happens periodically. This year my parents disowned me for my politic view point, my dog died and I’ve been miserable at times. But there’s been so many good things happening. Evie for example. Little darling. And I’ve got some lovely people around me. But nonetheless we can still become prone to feeling a bit lost at times.

I suppose sometimes we should slow down to let things that are meant to be catch us up. Only nice stuff though, not the horrible things.

Could you register to Give Blood it will save lives and one day it could be yours.

Please CLICK HERE To register today to give blood in your area. 

Going to register my dogs to give blood now too. Yes! Vets need blood to save lives also.

TBH.