tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post2618384443379174764..comments2024-03-18T20:05:47.522+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: IF WE WERE HAVING COFFEELeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-44377999847812539952019-07-05T13:45:33.578+08:002019-07-05T13:45:33.578+08:00I really enjoyed reading about your family holiday...I really enjoyed reading about your family holiday Christie. Family is soooo special and we're very blessed if we have a family that we actually want to spend time with. I feel so sorry for those whose families have fractured and especially when it comes to children and grandchildren. Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-31705297887473034322019-07-05T13:44:29.765+08:002019-07-05T13:44:29.765+08:00Hi Sue! We're off to see the family tomorrow a...Hi Sue! We're off to see the family tomorrow and I'm looking forward to seeing if Sophia is still enjoying the book. If she is, then I might do another one (I loved Agnes's suggestion about an ABC style one next!) And yes, SM has it's uses - especially with friends and family - which is what it should be about (not the big noting of self that seems to have crept in for "influencers").Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-57264809478492102052019-07-05T13:42:38.865+08:002019-07-05T13:42:38.865+08:00Agnes you're so right about not leaping into t...Agnes you're so right about not leaping into the first thing that comes along. I was offered the contact details of someone who had some casual work on offer and something inside me just recoiled at the thought of being back in an office. Needless to say, the contact has not been contacted! I'm not completely against working again, but I'm finding it very hard to justify giving up what I have for something mundane - just to say that I have a job!<br />I love the ABC book idea and might even have a go at that (or a number one) as my next project - I think I have a couple more I could do for her as this one was so much fun.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-2474735010604123832019-07-05T13:39:48.360+08:002019-07-05T13:39:48.360+08:00You can definitely count trampoline jumping as &qu...You can definitely count trampoline jumping as "J" Pat! And yes, I seem to be sliding slowly into realizing that retirement might be a better fit than I first thought. So much has been about worrying what others would think and that I had no value if I wasn't working. Now I'm coming to see that other people want what's best for me and being my own cheerleader needs to start becoming part of my journey - because I'm loving not working and don't want to jump ("J") back into anything just for the sake of saying "I have a job"!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-63419995291403017062019-07-05T13:37:24.119+08:002019-07-05T13:37:24.119+08:00You're so right about wanting to find somethin...You're so right about wanting to find something that's interesting and fulfilling. The more I look at what's on offer, the less appealing the whole process is becoming. I'm a little disillusioned by what's on offer and whether I'd want to swap the peace and pleasure of not working for any of what's out there.<br />I'll be thinking carefully before applying for anything - I've already decided against a couple of possibilities because they weren't a good fit.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-39219605873572865612019-07-05T13:35:25.616+08:002019-07-05T13:35:25.616+08:00My husband isn't a fan of doing jigsaws, so I ...My husband isn't a fan of doing jigsaws, so I just tell him to make positive comments every now and then as his contribution ("you're doing so well" or "look how much you've done" etc) <br />As far as work goes, my heart is starting to lean further and further away from the 9-5 regime and I'm starting to listen to it more - the resume may not get much use!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-22799878181526874952019-07-05T13:33:41.607+08:002019-07-05T13:33:41.607+08:00Hi Pradeep - I enjoyed your review on The Crown - ...Hi Pradeep - I enjoyed your review on The Crown - something I've been planning on watching now I have access to Netflix. It was interesting to read your views on it. I'm about to start a Garth Nix novel next - I do love a fantasy novel or two!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-81552953018030076032019-07-05T13:32:34.026+08:002019-07-05T13:32:34.026+08:00My in-laws are huge Wasgij people Denyse - I'v...My in-laws are huge Wasgij people Denyse - I've done a couple but prefer to be able to follow the picture on the box lid! I have a jigsaw board too, but have now started using our trestle table (from Bunnings) that is the same height and length as our dining room table - so it's separate but still looks okay.<br />As far as work goes, I've been dipping a toe in the water here and there, and you're right about it needing to be my decision, I'm starting to actually believe that I might not go back to work - I'll give it another 6 months of teetering either way, and then settle I think xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-61377639080075299132019-07-05T13:30:04.622+08:002019-07-05T13:30:04.622+08:00Thanks Jennifer - you're right, I am feeling m...Thanks Jennifer - you're right, I am feeling more settled and happy with not hunting around for a job that doesn't suit me. I've spent soooo many years working in jobs that were necessary rather than uplifting, and it's nice to be out of that loop now - and hopefully forever!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-80137651109790135312019-07-05T13:28:55.723+08:002019-07-05T13:28:55.723+08:00I do love those two cats to pieces Jennifer - both...I do love those two cats to pieces Jennifer - both are people lovers and it's nice to have the affection returned (and Flit's always relieved to get out from under the additional weight after a while!)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-39514227934004508302019-07-05T13:28:05.153+08:002019-07-05T13:28:05.153+08:00Hi Bree - Five Bedrooms was a surprise for me too ...Hi Bree - Five Bedrooms was a surprise for me too because several of the characters reminded me of people I know and they were flawed but likeable. I was a little disappointed to see how few episodes there are in the series and I wonder how long we'll have to wait for the next season to be approved?Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-74032626825962679512019-07-05T13:26:42.731+08:002019-07-05T13:26:42.731+08:00Hi Natalie - I was going to write her a letter, bu...Hi Natalie - I was going to write her a letter, but the book idea was easier and more fun (I was struggling with what to put in a letter to a 3 year old!)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-3371935247051151282019-07-05T13:26:00.610+08:002019-07-05T13:26:00.610+08:00Yes you'll be noticing all things Italian for ...Yes you'll be noticing all things Italian for a while Donna (until you slip back into your normal routine). Sophia just had a flu-y thing that lasted a couple of weeks and is back to her normal cheery self now.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-75301638035781605132019-07-05T10:19:59.588+08:002019-07-05T10:19:59.588+08:00It's always tricky trying to co-ordinate times...It's always tricky trying to co-ordinate times when everyone is free, but I love it the most when they come to visit because it's always for a few days and we get some wonderful quality time with the grandgirls and their parents get to have a breather.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-11815251786200419402019-07-05T10:19:03.435+08:002019-07-05T10:19:03.435+08:00It was a lovely quiet month - as we slide into Win...It was a lovely quiet month - as we slide into Winter I'm really relishing having less reasons to leave the house, and more reasons to stay at home in the warm!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-85519358452273945702019-07-05T10:18:17.549+08:002019-07-05T10:18:17.549+08:00I nearly became a kindergarten teacher - chose den...I nearly became a kindergarten teacher - chose dental therapy instead (and still wonder 40 years later if it was the right choice!) The book was a surprising hit so I might even do another one in the future :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-40811931514797733762019-07-05T10:17:24.963+08:002019-07-05T10:17:24.963+08:00Hi Deb - I made the book in Canva (one page of wri...Hi Deb - I made the book in Canva (one page of writing + one page as a picture for each double page - if that makes sense) then my husband figured out the page order to print it off and make sure things looked right. It worked really well.<br />I'm still not sure about job hunting - I was always eager before and this time I'm most reluctant - so I guess that's a sign that I might be over it all for good!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-32139746450831058102019-07-05T03:20:20.127+08:002019-07-05T03:20:20.127+08:00Sounds as if you had a lovely June, Leanne. Those ...Sounds as if you had a lovely June, Leanne. Those cats are too cute! As is your granddaughter. June was delightful for me as well--between our big family vacation and a shorter girls trip with my sisters, I had lots of family time and R&R. Here's to a happy July! #MLSTLChristie Hawkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897036282962474586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-89597765165772766112019-07-04T09:02:08.602+08:002019-07-04T09:02:08.602+08:00What a lovely idea for Sophia, BBB and a beautiful...What a lovely idea for Sophia, BBB and a beautiful keepsake for her. I love the connections we make through our blogs and social media. I know that we complain about SM sometimes but there are positives. I'm pleased to hear you are feeling better and moving onto the next step in this interim phase. Family time is always fun time and it seems like you had a packed month. Here's to a happy July for you and again as always I appreciate your friendship and partnership in hosting #MLSTL. xxSue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-74431002411882518912019-07-04T04:30:15.899+08:002019-07-04T04:30:15.899+08:00Leanne! Sounds like a lovely June! I'm so gl...Leanne! Sounds like a lovely June! I'm so glad you're in a position to take the "right thing" if it came along but don't need to take the first thing that comes along. Visits with family are always lovely - I love the book, I made an ABC book for my grandson when he was little using only things/people he knew (as much as possible) and he still has it and will probably use it with his baby brother when the time is right.<br />I'm with you about Netflix - I enjoy the docu-style shows most as they are higher quality (for me) as well as home/garden reno and up-cycling shows.<br />Good luck with Winter - we're coming in to Summer in Canada and hoping for moderate temperatures and enough rainfall to keep the forest fires in check!Agneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738729426916605603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-84657571942862690082019-07-03T22:50:18.207+08:002019-07-03T22:50:18.207+08:00Hi Leanne, Revisiting via #MLSTL (and on Chrome th...Hi Leanne, Revisiting via #MLSTL (and on Chrome this time). It sounds like retirement is agreeing with you! :-) And now you are an author of a book, too! Hey, children's book author is just as big a deal as self-help book author. :-) It's good to see your letters of new things filling in as well... the hard ones of J (jigsaw), Z (zoom)and Q (quit) already done! I'm not going to be able to easily get those. But I did jump on a trampoline this week... can I count that as J?Pat WDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01058910207832261196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-60966961050894501432019-07-03T22:47:55.822+08:002019-07-03T22:47:55.822+08:00Hi Leanne,
I always love these post of yours, it g...Hi Leanne,<br />I always love these post of yours, it give such a nice glimpse into your life and what is on your mind.<br />I found it interesting that you are starting the process of thinking about what is next for your career, and beginning to dust off the resume.<br />I know that your latest experience has taught you to go slow, and be deliberate...make sure that if you decide to go back to working that the situation will be a rewarding, fulfilling one and not another "soul-sucker'. I have confidence that whatever you decide will be right for you.<br />#MLSTLNancy Dobbinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515901631541413269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-74847176257985665162019-07-03T17:40:34.315+08:002019-07-03T17:40:34.315+08:00My husband and I used to really enjoy doing puzzle...My husband and I used to really enjoy doing puzzles. There is something relaxing yet challenging and so satisfying when it's finished with no missing pieces! I love that you wrote a book for Sophia! As for the resume...who knows...follow your heart and do what makes you happy. Candi Randolphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00731797141973130095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-6569655281682284592019-07-03T15:39:40.937+08:002019-07-03T15:39:40.937+08:00Hi Leanne,
My latest post comprises what kept me ...Hi Leanne, <br />My latest post comprises what kept me busy during the last three weeks.<br />Visits by our loved ones can be quite exhilarating.<br />The latest book I am reading is one called "The Rule Breakers" by a very popular young Indian author Preeti Shenoy.<br />(#MLSTL visitor. Sharing on my social media.)Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-22439191906577792442019-07-03T14:10:38.863+08:002019-07-03T14:10:38.863+08:00My husband has a 1000 piece jigsaw on the go alway...My husband has a 1000 piece jigsaw on the go always. His is a "wasgij"...the jigsaw is of what the observer would see of the scene. Crazy hard but he loves them and has done dozens and then does them over again. He made a special board to do them in which can be lifted from the dining room table if ever we have visitors. I get the sense that you "need" to try yourself in the job market again for some reason...maybe you do need to listen to the hub...mmm. However I also believe a gal has to do what she thinks she has to! Denyse #mlstlDenyse Whelan.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16888810644186418559noreply@blogger.com