Home alone

It is Wednesday, and I have been home alone all day.
Kris left at 7 this morning and he won't be back until tomorrow evening. He's away down in Bristol for work. Maria is still at school, she usually has orchestra practise after school, so she doesn't finish until 16.45. I assume she'll be home in about an hour.

I have been really good today, I have done some laundry and I have tidied up in the bookcases in the living room. I also dusted of course. I tried to organise the books a bit better, so now I have the ones I am keeping separate from the ones I'll probably donate back to the charity shops when I bought them.

Some of these books are old, and used to belong to my grandparents. I will keep those for sure.

I miss my cat, I miss her purrs and her soft fur.  I miss her reply every time I'd look at her or just say her name. I miss burying my face in her fur and smell the outdoors in her fur. I  miss the best cat in the world.
I like dogs, I like them a lot. But I love cats.  It is how it is.

Also, after watching a YouTube channel quite a bit the last few months, I have once again realised how fragile life can be.
So, people..take care of each other.

God Bless , Linn

C T S

Good evening everyone!
It's has been a busy week for me, I have joined a challenge..the challenge is to get rid of 2017 things in 2017.
I am well on my way, I don't know how I have managed to actually get rid of nearly 600 tings in just one week. It's basically everything from paper clutter to pens that don't work any more.

Even the white IKEA dresser is going, hopefully tomorrow. I can't wait to get it out of the house.
I am not sure how I have managed to aggravate my Carpal Tunnel Syndrome once again...first I thought it was because I have been playing Slither.io too much...but now I wonder if it might be the whisking I did when I made mayonnaise.  I don't really know.

What I do know is that I have purchased a wrist support, super cheap one..but I think it helps a little. I am not a big fan of this particular one, because my hand sweats a lot with it on.

And I had joined InCoWriMo , but I have had to be super careful with my hand..so- so far I have only managed to write one letter, the letter is to Jennifer in Massachusetts. Might post it tomorrow, if I have the money to do so.

Oh...should I mention my kid...should I...well maybe or not? All I know is that I am really annoyed with my mother in law today. My daughter had an accident with her foot, and had a fair amount of skin scraped off. This was well over a week ago and the wound had gotten a nice scab on it and it was healing nicely. Today the mother in law made my daughter soak the wound so the scab got soft, and then she (the mother in law) managed to dry the scap so roughly so the scab was completely gone.!!
now it's all weeping and bleeding again. Oh my goodness...what was the deal with that please tell me someone!!!
I am hoping it will heal quickly, but I am sure she'll have to miss swimming next week as well!!
Rant over!

Better get ready for bed, it's nearly 23.00 o'clock.
Talk later <3 p="">

Another day

Another day has started, I have spent my time watching declutter videos on YouTube, to get inspired, and it has worked. I have spent the last week decluttering, and it feels good.

My house is far from empty, and I don't want it to be empty either, just a little less stuff around. I have also started up with my own project Pan, Natasha V has explained it perfectly.

When I was an Avon representative, I ended up buying so much make up and so many nailpolishes, and I still have way too many. So I will focus on using up. I don't buy much makeup anyway..guess that is because I have so much, lol.

Anyway, base and top coat for my nailpolishes, and primer and mascara for my eyes is pretty much the only things I buy, because I only have one of each.

So, before I start doing any more decluttering and tidying up, I am going to finish my coffee. Have a lovely day.

LinnM

Good Afternoon!

I hope you have all had a wonderful start of the new year.
We haven't done much, apart from booking a holiday in Spain. Which is a pretty big deal.

I am currently looking into learning some Spanish before we go..but it seems I really have to go through the course a few times before my braid (that's a typo, should really say brain..but I think I 'll just stick with braid) remembers it.

Actually, I am doing on online course by BBC, and I think it might be ok for what I need.

Other than that, I have started running again, twice I have been running, and yesterday I ended up having a pretty sore back afterwards. BUT, I am not giving up on my dream of a 5K in about 30 minutes. It is possible!!

Today I have also done my Self assessment regarding taxes...and oh My Gooodness...it was tough to find all the correct papers. No doubt I need to really tackle all old paper clutter. I have always though my husband has loads..but I have it too...I have just put it neatly away.Without any systems whatsoever!

That's going to be my big project of the week...!

And purging and decluttering, that is my constant goal. To end up with less!

I will leave you here, with my wishes of having a great day where ever you are.

Hugs, LinnM.

Time to rest

My oh my, I feel exhausted..so tired..!
The reason is that these last two weeks we have been working very hard with helping daughter preparing for her grade 1 piano exam.

Her exam was yesterday, we picked her up from school halfway through the school day,adn went home for lunch, change of clothes and some practise time on granny's piano.

She got 15 minutes in the practise room before she went to have the exam. Mr. John was very straightforward, no pleasanteries with him at all. And he was irish, so she thought he said G, when he said D.

Nevermind, the result will come within the next 19 days I think. Hoping she did well!!

Now, it's just a bit of violin practise and the concert on Monday..abd then we are pretty much ready for the Christmas holiday! 

Gosh, can't wait for a hoiday! 

Te only problem I have now is that I need to find the house phone..I have lost it somewhere inthe house. 

So...must go out and do my Avon round and then prettymuch get on with everything. Going to get our Christmas decorations up this weekend,...so looking forward to it !! 

yay!

So, I hope you all have a great day..and take care of yourselves!

Marialinn!! 

Abnormal week

Yes, the week has started, the weird abnormal week when Princess Sunniva is away on a school trip...and I am all alone from yesterday (Monday ) all the way to Friday.


That is of course not stricly true, as the husband Kris is also at home...but he's a little boring and he also cought our cold so add on a little bit of grumpiness and you'l get what I mean.

Sunday evening Kris was out at a concert, not my music taste, so it was great that he could get free tickets from his workmate and they could go together.

That also meant that Sunniva and I could have a nice relaxing evening before she went. We lit candles and watched a film..super cozy...or "koselig" as i normally would say.

So, last night I Sunniva was away and I was wondering how she was getting on while I enjoyed a little bottle of some cider while watching Coronation Street.

It was Kopparbergs cloudberry cider, I really enjoyed that and will probably get it again. I OH so miss the cloudberry yoghurt I was able to eat many years ago.

 I don't think they make it anymore, I mean it's probably a reason why they call it Gold of the Forest.

Today is my first full day at home, and I started a tidy up project. So...I have started..firstly I emptied the cupboard that was FULL of shoes, jackets and 2 chairs..and then I put our IKEA Trofast thing in there.

Now I have to EMPTY all the boxes, clean the shelves and then I can start putting everything back again.
WHY did I even start,,this is so much work!!!

I am sure it'll be better when I am finished.

Wish me oh so much luck! Not to mention that the Puma points Re-match started today and I need to get running before the day is over!

Take care, lovelies!

The other day

The other day, the sun was shining and the weather was lovely. Real summer weather..

But now...

Now we are back to grey cloudy and wind again. Still fairly warm..but not much sun. 

What is on my mind these days? 

Firstly..jogging..I am really trying very hard to jog several days every week. So far July has been a really good month. 

Also, I am really interested in old stuff...viking stuff, natural stuff...old ways. 

do you understand what I mean? 

I have several boards on Pinterest about Vikings and also reusing and also organising. Guess that the main interests these days. 

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We are leaving for our summer holiday soon, and we have a couple of parties to attend. 

Daughter got to choose new shoes and this is what she chose.

She is over the moon about them, loves them so so SO mucha nd have been wearing them nearly every days since she got them. 

I love seeing her so satisfied with something. 

We are in the middle of packing, so the house is a total tip. The plan is to get it sorted the next couple of days.

Hasta la vista, lovlies.

P:S. My fingers and crossed for my best friend and her family today, May all go well !!!

Big hugs, MariaLinn

Read this on fb (Natali)

Women's asceticism is the main women's asceticism is not fasting, not a vow of silence and not hardening.
The biggest austerity is to be a woman, develop their femininity, cultivate your feminine energy, share it with your family, to create a harmony, and the main thing in itself.

Try: a) talking like a true woman-soft and pleasant words;

b) look like real woman wear woman's clothes: dresses, skirts and cheerful colors, dress chastely, but fashionable and beautiful. Walk soft, rolling gait;

in) feel like a true woman-by developing the best feminine qualities-humility, care, kindness;

g) come as a real woman-wisely, patiently, d) to deal with women's Affairs: needlework, cooking;

And you will understand that this is a very, very difficult, but happy fruits such austerity will not keep you waiting.
It is very important to any woman to be beautiful and smart talk. Even the bitter truth-only kind words. And we're used to hack off the shoulder "truth uterus". Unfortunately, we have not been taught that neither family nor home. Not taught to speak simply good. But already "in the blood" to criticize and condemn. 

Important skill of his wife-the ability to be satisfied with what you have. Often, on the contrary, his wife unhappy, poisoning the lives of yourself and loved ones. You have to be able to be focused on her husband and invest only in one (without thoughts and comparisons with other) all my faith and energy. And then the man is moving forward.

MariaLinn

A beautiful day

The day started out really nice, Princess was out of bed and dressed by 07.00 am, I was amazed.
Everything went fantastic, we were out of the house without any rushing or shouting. It felt great. I even had to wear my sunglasses, because of the sun.

Yes!! The sun is shining today and I have a houseproject on today, going to try and tidy up the playroom and if I do well, I can even show you a pictureof the result.

I have been busy knitting, and have several projects on the go. Feeling great about that.

Now, on to another thing...I posted a comment in an onlinenewspaper about remembering dreams and I noticed I got a message back about possibly being interviewed. Well,I haven't responded as I live abroad and don't really fancy getting my dreams out there..except onmy own blog I suppose.

I have been dreaming lately, and I do remember in the morning but now at noon I have forgotten it all. And I have found out when I get a good sleep I dream, if I am exhausted I never remember any dreams.
Maybe I should get myself a little notebook to have beside my bed, so that I can jot down what I remember the second I wake up.

We'll see. Better go out and enjoy this weather for a little while...it's STILL sunny!

-what day??-

What a week ,not that is has been that out of theordinary but still...Schools were off on Monday- Inservice day, so when school started on Monday it just utterly confused me.

I even phoned my 91 years old grandmother thinking it was Monday...I bet that made her feel good about herself knowing she forgets bits and bobs.

Tuesday was a pretty good day,even managed to get ourselves too Highland dancing,and allthe mums sat there discussing stuff...can't even remember what it was but I enjoyed it nevertheless.

Wednesday was pretty cool too, after school it was time for dinner and then off to Brownies. While dsughter was at Brownies I had planned to continue reading Pyramids by Terry Pratchett (yup,I have been hooked on Discworld since December 2012) but alas, it didn't work out for me. Instead I went home with a friend of mine and had acup of coffee and a good chat. It was nice, don't see her half as much anymore as before the summer.

Yesterday was tougher, daughter was being difficult in the morning,but got her off to school atleast.Home,dinner then swimming...home to practise piano...tougfh day,I think she is rather tired and will get her to bed early tonight. After her piano lesson with Charlotte the great.

It was a tough morning today as well, can I excuse it with it being a Friday? I am not sure,but it's really hardgoing.

I am in my mind thinking that after the summer we finish the swimming, unless she really wants to continue. She is definetly doing well.

About me...My hair feels so long, and this Friday I have decided on getting rid of afew bits and bobs...you know : going for the minimalistic house. Not sure if I will ever manage,but I will give it a shot.

Wish me luck.
Have a good weekend lovelies!

Mid week

Yes, it's Wednesday and mid week. We are inluck because this Friday all the schools are off. It's the September weekend and I can sleep a bit longer than 7.am.

Which is really good, because I didn't sleep very well last night at all. Kept waking up and wondered if I had slept at all. I probably have ...but I feel like this:

I had a dentist appointment today, took me only 10 minutes because the splint didn't even fit..so there. I had to take a new imprint and I am going back next Monday.

Oh, also...I had to lift my mood a little, so I popped in to "my" phamacy and I bought some new nailpolishes. LAcolour, I like them and might pop in on Friday again when they get some new colours in..!

But first, I have to make myself something to eat and then get started on some housework that needs done. It feels like this at home these days...

So, I guess I have a little bit of work ahead of me. I will fight through my tiredness..!
See you later lovelies...oh by the way..you ARE allowed to comment..lol!

September

Good morning everyone,
I don't mean to be negative here but this month has not started so great...the last week i have been struggling with headaches, not constant but that could be because I have been taking headache tablets almost every day.

So, it IS time to change my life, i have had som many signs the last week that it's just crazy and I can see now how it all fits together.

So from  today I will start a new challenge..if you have followed me a while..you will already know that I always fall off any challenge..but this is only for 30 days and I have a chance to see if I feel any different. It has to do with eating, and today is the first day.

It's arranged by Melissa and I will do my very best to keep this going.

Apart from my no energy and headaches...life still goes on and I still have laundry to do and activities to take Kamma to..and on Mondays this is my waiting view....

 This is where I often spend an hour on a Monday evening..yay!

 This morning when I came back home fromthe school run, I had a cup of coffee in that lovely mug my sister-in.law gave me for my birthday. I guess it will be the last time for weeks that I hae normal milk in my coffee...let's see how we like THAT  :) 

The last picture of the day, my friend posted it on her Facebook page, it's her 35th birthday today and to honour her , her picture comes up here. It's is also going into my smashbook later on today so there..! 

Gratulerer med dagen Rigmor  !

Now I am off to sort out my kitchen, to see what lunchtime will bring me..! 

Monday, January 28th

This morning I have started on my house project. Actually, I am as usual doing lots of different stuff and I don't dare to start on something big because I amwaiting for Keir to come and have a look at our boiler that stopped working on Thursday (again). He's an hour late, and I am wondering weather he'll actually come or not.

So, so far I have ironed shirts,hung up washing and taken everything out of the boiler cupboard.
I have also done the daily dishes, but it's quite a bitmore work than usual because I have to boil the water I am using for the dishes. Did I mention that the kitchen sink is slightly blocked?

Yeah, I am having fun :)

What I am going to do, I am going to phone my grandmother, have a chat and drink a cuppa coffee...THEN see if Keir has arrived, and if not I will start on the bedroom wardrobe anyway.

Sounds like a plan?

Saturday

So,  you might know how I function...I go about my daily life and suddenly inspiration strikes.

It has struck again, this time...well once again the inspiration is PludreHanne . She is tidying up her house, bit by bit.

So...I have been  tidying up for over a year, but honestly...I think it will never end. I will be tidying forevermore. But I do like the fact that the house is looking better and we DO have less clutter lying about.

So, starting Monday I will be doing a bit of tidying myself..haven't really done alot of throwing for a few months, and I do feel ready again for a clearout.

 

Busy Tuesday

Hi again,
We have had a few really busy days here at home, the October week has started and yesterday we (Princess and I) were busy cleaning the master bedroom, and wow is it nice!

Yesterday the Princess' schoolbooks arrived, and we got really busy doing homework as we are several weeks late now. She attends Norskskolen.com , where she learns to  write and read Norwegian. You have to be Norwegian living abroud to attend this course.

Today we have been really busy again, this time clearing out Princess' room. It took ages, and we are actually not completely finished. But tomorrow we will tackle the playroom and the bathroom, as well as going to town.

I need some more wool for my current project, what I am looking for is Stylecraft DK, and I think the colour is Bottle green.

I don't have that much left to do on my cardigan and it feels really good to finish something again. Last year I joined a "saving money" project, but it really didn't turn out very good for me at all. Seriously dissapointed , I only knitted 22 balls of wool in one year.

I have of course started this same project over again, and I do hope to have more than 22 pounds to show next October. Good luck Linn...!!

Well

My meeting today got cancelled(blah) but instead I have spoken to my dad on the phone and I have managed to tidy up a bit here in the house.

It is difficult to do a 27 fling boogie, but I did manage to get rid of 27 things from my house. I will ask Princess to do the same when she comes home today, it will earn her a pog..!

Atleast the bedroom is looking a bit tidyer, but I still haven't found that watch..! I will keep on looking for it..under the table tonight I guess....it COULD be there..!

Monday

What a lovely day we have had today, the sun has been shining almost all day,  I have done loads of stuff in the house, cleared the kitchen counter had home cooked ribs for dinner, been to dancing , showered, ironed shirts..and Princess got her dance exam results, both in Tap and Freestyle she got a Highly commended..which is the highest mark. It seems all the practising paid off! 

Well done babygirl!!

I hope tomorrow will be another great day...I was inspired today by a lady named Claire, she has lost 2 stone and looks really well! 

That's where I want to be...and I believe I can..come of..Claire goes to Zumba three times every week...so if I start doing my own stuff I should be able to lose some more weight. 

If I have time tomorrow I will do a 30 minutes session, I have to start one of these days..why not tomorrow? 

Will let you know how I get on. 

Now it's nearly bedtime, I will take my cough to the kitchen sink, do the dishes and shine it too, and then head for bed..! I am getting quite tired, and I fancy a cup of chamomile tea before bedtime.

Oh, spring is coming, I saw some mini daisies outside my house..!

 

Tidy up week

Our house has been a big mess the last few weeks, first our washing maching was leaking and it has been in out from it's place in over two weeks, still wet behind it and I need to dry it out before we put it back in....now on the same day the boiler pump stopped working and we have had no heating for same amount of time...so the boiler cover is in the hallway together with all the stuff that normally would be IN the the bolier room.

Yeah, and of course with only one little fan heater the last weeks, it has been rather difficult to dry our clothes...so I had to have a drying rack in the livingroom and I am WAY behind on washing clothes.

Yesterday a new(used) pump was installed and we have heating again..! I have done two loads of washing both today and yesterday, and more to come tomorrow. I have several hours to fix stuff.

Not to forget mentioning that we went shopping today and came home with a bunch of stuff...toilet rolls for a month, tissue paper, washing powder for the next three months...and so on. Feels good but also very messy.

I will try to put the "DO IT NOW" saying into practise...not wait until later..although I  am tired and should go to bed..Guess I am going to start with the do it now, and go and iron that shirt..or maybe all four....?
Do it now...

Hours

I have been busy today, I went to help out at a Wegight Watchers meeting, and it was interesting to see the ladies with soot on their forehead...I actually really like the idea...yep, I might be weird but something about the togetherness of religion is something I really miss here in Scotland.

Anyway, this lady arrived...some of the helpers doesn't really like her..she is a bit weird..fairly slim, but neverhappy with herself...last time we saw her she was going to have a "boob job" ...and today she was back...we'll just have to wait and see what happens with Charlene..!

At Brownies today they had their Thinking Day...not intirely sure what it's all about, but Princess seems to enjoy it and that is the important thing. It lasted two hours..which  meant I got one hour to write letters and another hour at the wool shop joining in the knitting group...yes , loved it!

But I better head for bed just now..my Avon delivery guy is coming tomorrow and I expect him between 7.30 and 0800 tomorrow morning,so I bettter be ready!! During Christmas he came just after 7..and I was in my bed sleeping..talking about abrupt wakeup...he must have been laughing at me in his van afterwards....heheh, I don't mind;)

Had a guy over to look at our boiler...we have had no heating for a few days now...and husband needs to get some parts and then Ian will come back and hopefully fix it for us!

I am going to bed now..am soooo tired,, good night everyone!