The other day a sweet comment was left on one of my posts. Jan observed that I had a lovely peaceful life. And do you know what? I really do have a lovely peaceful life now. I'm perfectly content pottering about in the garden and around the house. I love making things and my idea of a good day out would be a picnic and walk around a beautiful garden. I have no desire to spend silly money on holidays abroad.. We have a stunning country of our own and if I live to be a thousand I will never get tired of visiting the different towns and villages. I've never smoked and hardly drink alcohol. In fact the other day when doing my online food shopping I considered adding four cans of cider to the order. Then I realised that for the same money I could buy 16 pints of milk... I ordered twelve pints of milk and saved myself a couple of quid into the bargain. It's all a matter of prioritising when it comes to money. If I can 't afford it I don't buy it. There is nothing I can't live without. I get a thrill out of cooking the veggies that I sowed, tended and picked minutes before they were needed. My idea of a treat is six bags of potting compost... I treated myself to some on Sunday.. They will be put to very good use as soon as the growing season is under way. What sort of things are important to you?
That's wonderful, Cherie. It sounds like you've found the recipe to happiness. I love the simple life, too. I do miss traveling, however. It makes my heart sing. But, like you, I love where I live. California is gorgeous, and I'm very happy here. Compost does wonders for the garden. I have been saving all of my scraps to add to the pile at the cottage.
ReplyDeleteI don't like to be away from home for too long. Tony is more keen on travel than I am.
DeleteFamily is important and we put money away monthly so that we can visit a couple of times of year and treat the Grandchildren to a couple of days out. Like you if we can't afford it we don't buy it.
ReplyDeleteBudgeting is something that should be taught in schools.
DeleteBasically I've similar priorities to you, but don't particularly look on it as peaceful, with all that we do, it's more like busy. My hands need to be doing. Picnics, countryside & seaside are at the top of our list for days out with plenty of wildlife too. We do though enjoy an overseas trip, namely to UK to visit family, friends, gardens & other attractions, being a mixture of Australian (me) and English (Keith). It's hard now with this virus & our ages. Might meet you one day, all going well. BTW, I'm a teetotaler. Take care, stay safe & hugs from down under.
ReplyDeleteI make a cracking cup of tea :-)
Delete"If I can't afford it, I don't buy it"- the absolute root of common sense and being grown up! You live well and you live so happily. You ooze contentment!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying hard to cultivate an attitude of gratitude. I am so grateful for the little things in my life. Kind people are my kind of people and I do my utmost to avoid unkind people. That's not hard at the moment during this lockdown.
DeleteI admire your attitude, Cherie, especially your positive outlook on life. X
ReplyDeleteThanks Jules. Much better than being a misery guts.
DeleteDoesn't it feel good to be happy with life?
ReplyDeleteBeing happy, healthy, having a roof over my head, strong friendship and being with someone I love and loves me, they're the important bits but exotic travel, fabulous clothes, booze and books are prett important too!