The Diary Game – Me and Thursdays… 16.03.2023

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Hi there!

Me again… I’m sure you were not expecting me to fill your pages so quickly again.
Well, I just could not get myself to stay away. Not only is it again Thursday but I also had a good day, plus I received some good news.

It looks like I will have to call my Thursdays, “Good news Thursdays.”

As I am one happy woman tonight let’s start with the good news.

My daughter is coming to visit! The last time she visited was in October last year if I am correct. I have not seen her and her family for 5 months! No wonder I am so excited!

Although it is going to be a short visit, 4 days, I don’t mind. I just cannot wait to welcome them to my new home and to walk with my grandchildren to the beach. As for my favorite and only son-in-law, there is some work waiting for him. He just doesn’t know.



They are going to be my first guest in the holiday chalet. Yippee!

RISE AND SHINE

As usual, it was an early rise and shine for me. I come straight to my computer doing some Steemit work.

I love it to sit in front of my computer in the early hours of the morning. The household is all quiet, even the dogs are still sleeping. All that I can hear is my fingers on the keyboard.

It made me wonder this morning. I had typing as an additional subject at school. I wondered how many of my Steemian friends learned to do the proper typing with two hands on the keyboard.

These days typing is completely different with two fingers.

Did you know that Aunty Google tells me that the average amount of words typing the old fashion way is 45 to 80 words? As for two-finger typing, it is 37 to 40 words per minute.

Enough of typing. Let me take you through my day.

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EARLY MORNING

With the men at work and school, it was time to give attention to my work.

In South Africa, we pay VAT (Value Added TAX) and as a business owner, I am on a two-monthly VAT return cycle. It was time to devote myself to the companies accounting. Gosh, not my favorite part of the month.

I just started when my web developer phoned me to tell me that the website for the self-catering unit is up and running. I had to leave everything and first “pull the website” apart. Yip! That is what I did. After nearly an hour he got his list of changes.

It was a good thing that I finished it early as behold, I got my first booking for the upcoming school holiday. Whoop whoop!

Back to work and I was disturbed for the 3rd time.

This time it was my neighbor with some beautiful flowers from her garden. I for sure did not complain as Strelitzia's also known as "Birds of paradise" are one of my favorite flowers.

For those ladies who don't know. When a Strelitzia flower dies you can break it off and open the base underneath it and gently pull out a new 2nd flower. This, my mom, told us when she was a flower judge and us tiny tots.

We are so lucky that here where I stay they grow wild in our gardens.
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MOM’S TAXI IS ON THE MOVE

When my daughter phoned to tell me they are coming to visit tomorrow I realized that I still had so much to do in the unit.

Although I don’t like shopping I knew that I just had to be brave and face it. Off to town, it was. I was so lucky that the first shop I walked into had everything I was looking for. Now that doesn’t happen often with us women.

Again, it was FREE parking for me as my shopping was done in under 30 minutes!

With one of my favorites, a samosa in the hand, it was time to steer the car toward school. School is closing tomorrow until 10 April for the Easter Holiday.
It is nice to know that mom’s taxi will have a rest but I will be missing my power naps in front of the school gate.

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FROM DUSK TO DAWN

We had some old frames and I was not sure what to do with them. Now, when you have a house at the coast of South Africa it is almost customary that you must decorate your home according to the “sea” theme. Blue and white stripes, big blue scatter cushions, sea shells, etc.

I wanted to be different this time. I am using white and green. Not your normal green but a sage green and I incorporated plants like ferns, palms, and bamboo. To incorporate the ocean I took 20 photos I’ve taken of beaches we visited over the years and add them to a list. Each one of us then had to choose 7 photos. From these, I printed 8 enlargements. Now, this is where my frames came in. I use the frames I had and a local lady framed them for me.

Let me show you the photos we choose.

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I got a call late this afternoon that the framing was done. It was the quickest I jumped in Mom’s taxi to fetch them. They are stunning! This is where my son-in-law is going to come in handy. He will have to help with the hanging thereof. Clever mother-in-law!

My Thursday treated me well and I am grateful for every moment of it.

It just shows, exciting stuff can happen for a second week in a row on a Thursday!

That is where I’m closing you today... in anticipation of the visit that starts in 14 hours 9 minutes and 7 seconds! That is if I sign off now.

Until next time.

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 2 years ago 

Pra mi siempre es grato leer tus publicaciones, son frescas, me alegra tu hija venga de visita, puedas abrazarla y ver al resto de la familia, nuestros hijos son nuestros amores.

Oye gracias por el dato de la flor, me gusta como luce el comedor, genial, hermoso. Mucho trabajo, sabes comparto que temprano en la mañana es mas rico trabajar, es grato ese silencio jaja, hasta los perros durmiendo.

Un abrazote, cuidate mucho.

 2 years ago 

And for me it is always nice to read your commentary.

My daughter and them decided to surprise me. They left at 2 this morning and should be here within the hour. I cannot wait!

At least I can spend some time on Steemit while I am waiting. It shortens the wait.

A hug right back at you!
Wishing you a fantastic weekend! 🎕

 2 years ago 

Hola amiga feliz tarde ahora es que vengo a sentarme en la compu oye que bueno leerte y gracias a Dios que viene tu hija a Visitarte y así vas a compartir un rato con tus nieticos
Es decir que tu día especial son los jueves que casualidad bueno hay que aprovecharlo al máximo Dios te hace este día emocionante para ti
y lleno de alegría familiar.
Un abrazo fraterno.

 2 years ago 

Thank you for the visit and the beautiful wish!
I am indeed having a great time with my daughter, the grandchildren, and of course, my son in law.
It is true what they say, time flies when you are having fun. Tomorrow they will be returning home.
Big hugs right back at you! 🎕

 2 years ago 

Hey, I'm glad you're enjoying it, it was a pleasure to visit you too, happy day.

You get up in the morning before the dogs are awake...? That's almost unthinkable for me ;-))

And you amaze me: do you write your beautiful, long, thoughtful sentences on your mobile phone? No, you type into the computer... Right? I would be lost on my smartphone: it would take me about two days to write the obligatory 300 words (but I would give up in frustration after a maximum of 15 words...).

I wish you a wonderful time with your daughter and her family!

Du stehst morgens auf, bevor die Hunde wach sind...?? Das ist schier undenkbar für mich ;-))

Und Du verblüffst mich: schreibst Du Deine schönen, langen, durchdachten Sätze am Handy? Nein, Du tippst in den Computer... Richtig? Am Smartphone wäre ich aufgeschmissen: da bräuchte ich für so obligatorische 300 Wörter so etwa zwei Tage (würde aber nach maximal 15 Wörtern frustriert aufgeben...)

Ich wünsche eine wunderbare Zeit mit Deiner Tochter und ihrer Familie!

 2 years ago 

I'm old school... the good old typing keyboard is my best friend. (•ิ‿•ิ)
As for my mobile phone, the basic is good enough.

Thank you for the kind wish. We are enjoying ourselves greatly. In other words, we are having a ball!

 2 years ago (edited)
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what an unique diary, the way you share and write it so simple but always meaningfull. Have a blessed day dear

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 2 years ago 

Thank you for the verification my friend.
As I said previously, your are such a cute pie!

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 2 years ago (edited)

Awh such a sweetest and kindly words that I found in the early morning.. my heart melt while I got this notification..
Thank you so much my friend💖💝

And the image so beautiful because it has my favorite color..

 2 years ago 

Simplemente un diario único y que es a su vez inspirador!!

Me contenta mucho que tu hija te vaya a visitar, pues siempre la familia estemos lejos o cerca debemos estar unidos.

Acá en Venezuela también estamos en temporadas de impuestos y hay que pagar hasta fin de este mes.

Muchas gracias por compartir y tú galería de fotos están preciosas 😍

Feliz viernes👍🏻🌼

 2 years ago 

It is for my to say thank you not only for the visit but the beautiful engagement with my post. Thank you!! 🎕
We are having a great time!
I don't even want to think about the fact that they are leaving in two days. I'm for sure going to shed a tear or two.
I love my family!

I just came across your post and I’m so happy to see that your Thursday was filled with joy. I hope your daughter’s visit brings you even more happiness.

By the way, I’m eagerly waiting for your reply to my comment.

cc: @patjewell 😊

 2 years ago 

Thanks for reading and engaging with my post.

I've left you some commentary.

As for a "newbie", have a look at my latest post. I've shared links to 5 of my educational posts. They might just be helpful to.
Good luck!

Awh! It seems you enjoyed a lot in the thursday😌❤️

 2 years ago 

Indeed! Lets hope the streak continues (•ิ‿•ิ)

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 2 years ago 

Hi @patjewell

Reading your diary reminded me of my mother. Actually, my mother is waiting for me to come home just like you.❤️❤
And your dairy post is very interesting.

 2 years ago 

Awh! How wonderful that you could relate to your mommy dear!
I am sure your mom is waiting in anticipation just like me.
Thank you for the visit and the kind comment.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend 🎕

Beautiful flower,it look so nice,and it is green in colour, please visit my post with upvote thanks

 2 years ago 

Thank you! I appreciate your visit

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