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Jan. 24th, 2026 05:03 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
turpsI got great mail yesterday, a parcel from turlough.
Thank you so much for the birthday present, Turlough. I'll keep it safe, and unopened, until my actual birthday, that way I know I'll have a lovely surprise to open. Though, I must admit, I was tempted to open it right now. You're the best ♥
Other than that it was a busy day as we went off and stocked James' unit at the craft shop, and very nice it looks too. He's between a sea glass unit and one that seems to sell a mixture of things, so the wood stands out nicely. I'm still not sure how profitable it's going to be, but the ladies running the shop are lovely and didn't charge for this last week of Jan, which was good of them. If you want to see, I've uploaded a photo here
Then, after stocking the unit we first, took Megan -- Kayleigh's cat -- to the vet and then went to pick Bodhi up from school as Kayleigh and Lucy were having a cinema and meal out day date. Bodhi was just as fun, and four going on fourteenish as usual. She wanted to give me some presents, including, a piece of paper to cut, four toy dragons, one of Kayleigh's bras and a Stitch hat. When I told her that it wouldn't fit my head she told me it had a thing at the back that made the hat bigger and how did I not know that as grown-ups are supposed to know everything. So, consider me told yet again. And also wonder when I'll become this magical grown up that does know everything.
Then later, it was The Traitors final episode which I'd been looking forward to so much. That show though, it had me on the end of my seat a few times thinking something was going to happen that didn't. But I was happy with the ending.
Today was a cinema day and as James had a Wagamama gift voucher, we went there for dinner. I had the silken tofu firecracker curry, and every bite teetered on the edge of being too hot. Which was my fault, as I did see the name. But still, it was tasty despite it making my nose run.
We'd gone to see Mercy which has been getting some bad reviews but despite being ridiculous in places, still kept me in suspense all the way through. I especially liked the concept of the film being the same time length of the trial on-screen, as the countdown was shown often, making it easy to work out when to dash out for a toilet break.
turlough.Thank you so much for the birthday present, Turlough. I'll keep it safe, and unopened, until my actual birthday, that way I know I'll have a lovely surprise to open. Though, I must admit, I was tempted to open it right now. You're the best ♥
Other than that it was a busy day as we went off and stocked James' unit at the craft shop, and very nice it looks too. He's between a sea glass unit and one that seems to sell a mixture of things, so the wood stands out nicely. I'm still not sure how profitable it's going to be, but the ladies running the shop are lovely and didn't charge for this last week of Jan, which was good of them. If you want to see, I've uploaded a photo here
Then, after stocking the unit we first, took Megan -- Kayleigh's cat -- to the vet and then went to pick Bodhi up from school as Kayleigh and Lucy were having a cinema and meal out day date. Bodhi was just as fun, and four going on fourteenish as usual. She wanted to give me some presents, including, a piece of paper to cut, four toy dragons, one of Kayleigh's bras and a Stitch hat. When I told her that it wouldn't fit my head she told me it had a thing at the back that made the hat bigger and how did I not know that as grown-ups are supposed to know everything. So, consider me told yet again. And also wonder when I'll become this magical grown up that does know everything.
Then later, it was The Traitors final episode which I'd been looking forward to so much. That show though, it had me on the end of my seat a few times thinking something was going to happen that didn't. But I was happy with the ending.
Today was a cinema day and as James had a Wagamama gift voucher, we went there for dinner. I had the silken tofu firecracker curry, and every bite teetered on the edge of being too hot. Which was my fault, as I did see the name. But still, it was tasty despite it making my nose run.
We'd gone to see Mercy which has been getting some bad reviews but despite being ridiculous in places, still kept me in suspense all the way through. I especially liked the concept of the film being the same time length of the trial on-screen, as the countdown was shown often, making it easy to work out when to dash out for a toilet break.
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Date: 2026-01-24 05:49 pm (UTC)Who wants to know everything? LOL. I mean, half the fun is being curious about stuff and learning new things!
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Date: 2026-01-27 02:37 pm (UTC)Thank you!
Who wants to know everything? LOL. I mean, half the fun is being curious about stuff and learning new things!
That's actually a really good way to look at things. I do like that.
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Date: 2026-01-24 06:18 pm (UTC)Also,
And also wonder when I'll become this magical grown up that does know everything.
It already happened, when you were about 18. But at some point between then and now you forgot it all again. I don't know how it happens, but I distinctly remember knowing everything when I was 18...
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Date: 2026-01-27 02:32 pm (UTC)It already happened, when you were about 18. But at some point between then and now you forgot it all again. I don't know how it happens, but I distinctly remember knowing everything when I was 18...
Oh man, thinking about it, you're so right!
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Date: 2026-01-27 11:47 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2026-01-24 08:57 pm (UTC)James' display looks really nice! I'll keep my fingers crossed it will bring in a tidy profit.
Bodhi's gifts made me giggle! I always found it so strange the way you grow from a kid who thinks grownups know everything to a grownup who knows nothing :-)
I'm glad you enjoyed your meal despite how hot it was.
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Date: 2026-01-27 02:31 pm (UTC)I do hope the craft shop works out. No sales as of yet but it's a bad time of year, plus they don't open on a Monday or Tuesday, so guess we'll see by the end of the month.
I always found it so strange the way you grow from a kid who thinks grownups know everything to a grownup who knows nothing :-)
I know, right? It's probably good that when you're a kid, you don't know grown-ups are winging it a lot of the time.
The meal was delicious. But if I go again I'll dial down the spice level!
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Date: 2026-01-24 10:40 pm (UTC)if I ever did know everything, I've clearly forgotten by now. perils of aging, I guess
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Date: 2026-01-27 02:26 pm (UTC)if I ever did know everything, I've clearly forgotten by now. perils of aging, I guess
You and me both!
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Date: 2026-01-25 04:35 pm (UTC)Hee, Bodhi!
I thought Mercy looked interesting, so it's good to know you enjoyed it.
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Date: 2026-01-27 02:13 pm (UTC)Bodhi does make me laugh, she comes out with some really funny things at times, often at my expense *g*
I did like how Mercy was filmed, it was an interesting concept. Though, really hope our justice system doesn't end like that!
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Date: 2026-01-25 08:20 pm (UTC)that tofu sounds so tasty!!
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Date: 2026-01-27 02:10 pm (UTC)The tofu was so good. I like tofu anyway, but often it's bland when I make it myself. So, I enjoy when others make it for me.
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Date: 2026-01-26 09:16 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2026-01-27 07:58 am (UTC)We invested in some stands for the big pieces, and I think that displays them nicely.
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Date: 2026-01-28 03:37 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2026-02-03 03:50 pm (UTC)One sale so far, so he's had a start.