And what now?
I enjoy writing bits on my blog, and I really enjoy reading other peoples blogs too. But when I do that I start feeling a bit sorry for myself. How come these people lead such wonderful and eventful lives? How come they can sit back, write about and analyse whatever they do on an everyday basis?
I've been sitting here this afternoon having a cup of tea while a take a break from doing a translation, and I've been thinking about just what it is that others do when they update us with their 'derring-do', culinary expertise, latest acquisition.....Oh you know what I mean. All the interesting things that everyone else does - on what seems to be - an almost daily basis!
So how come my most exciting moments today were queuing in the Post Office for twenty minutes (yes it WAS busy - there were four of us after all!!!!) , then going on to my local LIDL supermarket for a few things for the weekend. See it's as exciting as watching paint dry (well almost).
My problem at LIDL though, is that they sell quite a lot of British products (nice products that I'm NOT supposed to eat!). I was very good though - with the exception of two small packets of bacon (from Germany) that I will freeze and use for a 'bacon frittata' (like and omelette, but not light and fluffy) and that, together with a salad, will be my treat for the month. But all these dietary rules are really hard to stick to when you live on your own. I found it sooooo much easier when I was staying with my niece in 2004! Despite having changed my eating habits totally and sticking to a really good set of do's and don'ts, I find that the gradual onset of other problems is making it really difficult just to stay at the same weight - never mind loose any more! I know that my biggest problem is lack of exercise. In fact when I climbed on my 'speaking' bathroom scales this morning - they didn't tell me my weight.
They just sighed and said... "How many of you are there"?
I've been sitting here this afternoon having a cup of tea while a take a break from doing a translation, and I've been thinking about just what it is that others do when they update us with their 'derring-do', culinary expertise, latest acquisition.....Oh you know what I mean. All the interesting things that everyone else does - on what seems to be - an almost daily basis!
So how come my most exciting moments today were queuing in the Post Office for twenty minutes (yes it WAS busy - there were four of us after all!!!!) , then going on to my local LIDL supermarket for a few things for the weekend. See it's as exciting as watching paint dry (well almost).
My problem at LIDL though, is that they sell quite a lot of British products (nice products that I'm NOT supposed to eat!). I was very good though - with the exception of two small packets of bacon (from Germany) that I will freeze and use for a 'bacon frittata' (like and omelette, but not light and fluffy) and that, together with a salad, will be my treat for the month. But all these dietary rules are really hard to stick to when you live on your own. I found it sooooo much easier when I was staying with my niece in 2004! Despite having changed my eating habits totally and sticking to a really good set of do's and don'ts, I find that the gradual onset of other problems is making it really difficult just to stay at the same weight - never mind loose any more! I know that my biggest problem is lack of exercise. In fact when I climbed on my 'speaking' bathroom scales this morning - they didn't tell me my weight.
They just sighed and said... "How many of you are there"?
posted by Carole B at
5:58 PM
5 Comments:
Carole, you underestimate your experiences *and* your writing; I, for one, love getting news from the opposite end of the Bel Paese :)
Carole, I really enjoy reading hwat you write both here and on the forums. I think that anyone that reads what you write learns something either about: Italy, Life, Aging gracefully, etc. The Father of one of my old female friends was complaining about getting old (84) and I told him that as long as I can get up every day and walk around it has to be better than the next step. A few weeks later he told me that he never realized how smart I was and too bad he didn't think of me like that 40 years ago. Enough of my rambling. Before long you will be invaded by your never ending stream of visitors.
I know what you mean Carole, as is obvious from my lack of blogging. life here in Williamsburg isnt overly exciting either. Today for example I called Airone and got my ticket straightend out (see Amici for explanation), watched tv, knitted, sat around for a couple hours making small changes to posters for my brother then saving them (each save took about 10 minutes to complete, and I had to save 2 formats each of 5 posters!), went to the store, and made tagliatelle bolognese for dinner. Nothing in there exciting enough to warrent a blog post! Well, except for the Airone guy actually getting my credit card number correct - I just got a confirmation email!
Carole (and Lori) I don't think you have to live a lifestyle where you do some many cosi detti "exciting things" to write a good blog. Even the little simple things can be interesting - especially when being read by people far away who know little about the area where you live and the way of life there.
Keep up the great blog Carole!
Yes, I know what boredom is.
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