Without music

Where the hell would we be without music?
I was so happy when I got my car a few years ago and it had a working radio- this is a first as my previous cars didn't. I think this is one of the (many) reasons why I adore my car Harold!
As I drive along and a song comes onto the radio that I like that is me set up for the day! Of course it is less good if I have a passenger in the car as I simply have to sing along which may not be a particularly pleasant experience for any passengers but hey it makes me happy!
This is one of the songs I heard recently on the radio...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQKjI6395iU

heaven!

My Gran

I have been thinking about how wonderful my Gran is. She is in her 90's and all her life nothing pleases her more than to hear from family and friends,sharing in their news. Every time I have needed Gran she has been there for me. She has this way of making people feel special. She is so proud of anything you do well and when something good happens in your life she is the first to praise you and to celebrate your good news. Gran hasn't had the easiest life at times. She lost her daughter when she was aged only 36 and this was a terrible blow to her but somehow she managed to be strong and stepped in to fill the gap left by Mum. She is a wonderful Great-Gran to my children and now she is living in America with my Aunt and is able to watch her other Great-Grandchildren grow up. We all admire and love this wonderful person and feel privileged to have her in our lives.

Me, Gran and Aunty Rosey!

Forgiveness.

Someone was talking about forgiveness on a DVD today. It got me thinking. When you look back on life some people pop into your head and you can still feel a certain amount of resentment about their approach/what they did/said that made you feel bad however many years ago.
Given time you don't focus so much on these upsets but I have realised that unless you actively forgive the person for the hurt/upset caused the feelings get buried but never really go away.
I have realised this recently. If you think back to a time when you felt unfairly treated or hurt by someone the memories kick-start feelings of upset that bring you right back to the time in question unless you learn to forgive, forget and let go.
I know this is easier said than done but I feel that it works. I think that you forgive for yourself as much as for them. Forgiveness is a cleansing process that allows you to move forward in a carefree way.

near miss

Today a post office van cut into my lane causing me to swerve into the verge. He then cut in front of me and drove into a gated property. I decided to go and talk to him because if you have an accident I believe you each have a responsibility to ensure that the other person is OK. As it turned out it as no harm done to either vehicle so I got back into my car and drove home.
Things like this make me realise anything can happen any time and the best thing to do is live your life to the full each and every day with no regrets!

Missing the Christmas cake...

I know it is ridiculous but this happens every year. I ate the last slice of Christmas cake a couple of days ago and once I have eaten the last slice I have to acknowledge that Christmas really is well and truly over.
I love Christmas cake- everything about it. I make one every year and can't wait until it is time to eat it. I also love Christmas pudding. The other thing I have a hard time giving up is the fairy lights. I still have some up in my bedroom twinkling away in the evening to brighten up the wintry evenings.

weathering the storm!

Today it is windy and rainy but calm in comparison to last night. last night there was a very loud and dramatic storm which had my dog cowering in my bedroom. It made me think of this song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ9oHLqO0Vc

more light

There is definitely more daylight now. it can be hard to spot because of all the cloud cover but the days are definitely getting lighter and the nights shorter. We have definitely turned a corner and I am very happy about that!