Last night we slept on the boat for the first time. There is something wrong with the motor, will is trying to fix it but it's long and tedious diagnosing the issue and in the mean time we can't really go sailing if we don't have a reliable motor as backup - we've done that before. Wills pretty upset about it, and honestly I'm disappointed not to go sailing, but it was a hoot camping on the boat, and surprising comfy. We have a little stove and it sleeps four, so just right for us.
I was reminded of this yesterday while on the phone to my mum - a couple of weeks ago my mother in law gave me a coffee set that had been her parents'- wills grandparents - which she found in the loft after the passed away. I think she thought of me because of my distinct love of both coffee and mid century style. They are just my taste, and remind me of how nice it is to have special things and to really appreciate them. In the last few months we have had more money than ever, and as a result, I feel, have appreciated it all so much less. I don't like being poor exactly, but it feels better bring careful and grateful.
Yesterday I made some vegetable pasties to take on the boat for supper. In the same vein I was reminded of how nice it is to bake and make things instead of relying on buying. We lost our way for a little bit there but hopefully are on our way back now.
I have my knitting club tonight and am going to begin working on some crochet designs to sell, and on Monday I also picked up my white lamp for drawing that I had lent to a friend, so wheels are in motion.
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