Things To Make Me Smile (and a few things that annoy me)
Like those memes of the selfie – saying felt cute but might delete – this is just to see if I can get it to cross post and so will probably delete once I see it manifest itself elsewhere.
I wonder if I can get it to go elsewhere after that…
We shall see!
Background: I’ve been left with one cat and she is decided clingy and needy. Â If I sit down then it is an open invitation for her to sit on my lap – the exception to this is if I’m at a table/desk.
Today is a bank holiday and this morning I started to read a new book (A Venetian Reckoning by Donna Leon– see below 👇)  I knew that if I sat down then the day would be spent with a cat on my lap and not in a cute way you see on the telly.  So, and I admit it!, I hid in my bedroom so that I could read.  Naturally her hunting instincts meant I was found the minute she realised I wasn’t in the same room as her and there’s only three other rooms in the apartment.  However sitting on the bed with my knees up meant no cat on the lap, despite a few attempted incursions.  This has lead to what I can only describe as a really pleasant day.  She’s been asleep beside me while I read (and on occasion closed my own eyes) and it is contentment all around.
Now I do realise that because she wasn’t actually sitting on me, it means I’ve neglected her shamefully throughout the day and I will have to show undying love and affection to her when I do go to sit on the sofa later. Â However, for now, I’ve had an absolutely wonderful day, stress free with no cat howls, read my book, dunked biscuits in my tea and dipped into the internet here and there.
I think I might just have found the format that works for calm days of nothingness – I will return to it for more days like this.
Book in question should you choose to indulge:
www.facebook.com/677287782/posts/10152459424452783/
She might be gone but she’ll never be forgotten- my lovely little Pip helping herself to an unguarded mug of tea 😸
I’m putting this out there too!
I hope Alicia doesn’t mind me sharing her post but when it comes to things that make me smile this quilt makes my heart sing. Â I wish I had the time and capabilities to make something so wonderful.
Don’t click like here – click on the link below the pictures to see the full beauty. 
Source: Posie Gets Cozy: A Birthday Quilt for My Girl
I love cats & dogs so I thought I’d share with you a website that somebody has put up about his cat & dachshund.
Please click – it’s cute beyond words!
Well right now my weight is making me smile!
Yes I know it’s madness but I’m now down 1 whole stone – 14lbs!! Â The plan has been to take it slowly and slow it has been – I decided in May to do it and it would seem, do it, I am! Â It makes such a difference from watching the numbers going up and up.
So in May I was 14st 4lbs
In October I’m 13st 4lbs!
I’m soooo chuffed with myself but watch out for the next stone drop sometime between Jan. & April 🙂
BTW we're hitting the Autumn one of my favourite seasons so expect a few updates!
For the last month I’ve been taking part in a photo challenge!
So here’s the results:
I don’t think I could pick out a favourite picture ’cause I have to say I’m really pleased with all of them!
SMILE 🙂
I’m sorry but these ads are simply brilliant – I was going to put them all up individually but as there are loads it might be a bit too much so here they are – play them all and only press stop when the laughing starts to hurt.
Easter Eve, a set on Flickr.
This pair make me smile from ear to ear. I look forward to seeing them and when we go home we chat happily about them for ages.
Here’s a few of the pictures taken yesterday when we went over on Chocolate deliveries.
My Corner of The Internet 