Looking Brighter?

2020 was quite the year, wasn't it? And when it rolled over into 2021, I just felt fatigued and didn't think there was much to look forward to. There was a definite blurring of days, weeks and months and an expectation that the Sisyphean struggle would continue.

We're a third of the year through, and while life in limbo continues, it doesn't feel as bleak as it did. Perhaps it's the weather. The days are longer, brighter, warmer. Perhaps it's the vaccinations - I've had my first and am waiting to hear on my second. Perhaps it's a few other bits that have fallen into place for me.

Whatever the reason, I'm quite enjoying my life at the moment. 

Work has been really busy, but I've enjoyed every moment. I'm listening to some great music at the moment. Really enjoying the films I'm watching and the books I'm devouring. I am very close to completing several projects which have been haunting me for a couple of years. And we got a new puppy.

We lost our two girls over the past two years - good girls who moved with us from Australia and lived to be almost 17. A ripe old age, but we missed them terribly and the house was empty without them

So now we have a new presence in the house, and the house feel like a home again.

Is there anything more joyous than a puppy, bouncing around for no reason, exploring all he can, and excited by everything?

He is a good boy, completely adorable, and is filled with personality.  You'll all get to know him, and love him as we do.

Good boy.

All Over Bar The Shouting.

Deadlines loom, and few of them have to do with writing. Which is why this post is a day late.

Guests are visiting over Christmas and there has been a lot of work to get done around the house. The kitchen has been renovated, mostly by me (although I did call in a tradie friend for the measuring and straight cutting parts) but a couple of problems meant its completion is coming down to the wire. The garden is looking fabulous. It's full of colour and a lovely place to sit and relax, which I hope to have time to do soon.

School is about done for the year - a few days left. Reports are being compiled, programs for next year are being written, meeting are being held, the passive voice is being used. Free time calls me.

And then I must get some writing done. Don't worry, editors, I haven't forgot you. The deadlines will be met.