HODGEPODGE JULY 9

1. What's something you enjoy now that your younger self would never have appreciated ? 

Nothings comes into my mind, the only thing where I changed my mind, are horses. When I was a child and even later I was very much afraid of horses !  It was terrible for me when I had to drive my son to his riding lessons! I used to buy a kilo of carrots and toss them to the left and right while running through the middle! Today, I love horses, I’m no longer afraid and would love to try riding one myself! At least I’ve ridden several camels! 

 

2. What was peaceful about today? 

The whole day was peaceful; my cold loves me  and  had returned, and I didn't feel well at all. No one I knew died, either, and the fact that we had no power from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. wasn't a big deal, I could read and play Scrabble on my tablet.

3. It's National Blueberry Day (July 8). Will you celebrate?  You can have one of the following right now-a slice of blueberry pie, a warm blueberry muffin, or a stack of blueberry pancakes...which do you choose?

This or that-blueberries or raspberries? blueberries or strawberries? 

I didn't know I was a blueberry! My birthday is on July 8th but I don't know yet if I will celebrate. That's probably why I love blueberries so much—in everything! Blueberry muffins with whipped cream are a dream!

4. Do you need a break? From what? 

I have a break the whole year long, what I need is action !  

5. What has surprised you most about getting older?

What I hadn't counted on was that my health would take a serious hit after Rick's death,that my brain would still be working fine, but my body does not longer do what I want. 

6. Insert your own random thought here.

I wonder when my Virus is looking for another body and leaves me in peace ! I am so fed up to be locked in ! 

 

 

 

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY - ISTAMBUL

 

 

The Bosphorus Bridge is an iconic symbol connecting two continents and is one of Istanbul’s most breathtaking landmarks not just an architectural wonder, but a place full of meaning and beauty.

Crossing it gives a magical feeling of moving between Europe and Asia, with the Bosphorus glittering below and the city lights all around. Whether you see it by car, from a ferry, or illuminated at night, it never fails to impress. It was the first time in my life that I took a public Bus and went from Europe to Asia and back !

 

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AWWWW MONDAY - WEEKEND JULY 4

 Arthur the winner of the WORLD CUP !

Linking to AWWW MONDAYS 

 

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WEEKEND 

The Weekend was cloudy and compared to the other days, cool. My friend Ilona whom I know since 20 years, had invited me, after a 4 year long break of our friendship which we both can't explain. It was the time where Rick was so sick and maybe I wasn't the same as usual. Anyway we draw a line under these misunderstandings and spent a nice afternoon in her garden. Of course I forgot to take pictures, that happens more and more. 

We chatted the whole afternoon about our travels together. I left at 5 and arrived home one hour later instead 20 min ! The street had been closed and my GPS made me turn around in circles. Maybe I also mixed up left with right. I saw a lot of beautiful castles and landscapes and thought I do a nice sightseeing tour. Finally I came home and my supper stood on my table, I just had to eat it. And while I was listening to the commentary about the celebration of USA’s 250th anniversary in Brussels, which, unfortunately, weren't very positive. The reason was lunatic Trump; no one takes him seriously anymore, and people in Europe simply don't understand how someone like him could be elected president. 

In the meantime, I used AI to completely transform a photo of Ilona and me, exactly the way I wanted.I was pretty pleased with the result, too.

 

This is the original and to the left is the original and the right is modified after my instructions.

On Sunday it was the same, cool and cloudy. When I got up, I felt dizzy and not normal at all. I thought now my cold is back. 

 I was feeling a bit feverish, too, and wanted to take my temperature. That’s when I discovered my thermometer was broken. So, I went to the nurse's office to have it checked. Luckily, I didn’t have fever, now I take my medication again, perhaps I had stopped taking them too soon. Then I watched a movie, turned my son into a devil, and my neighbor came over for a chat; before I knew it, the afternoon was gone. Hopefully, I’ll be feeling better tomorrow !

 

You see, my son often makes funny faces in photos, so I can't really use them. But the horns actually look good on him!

 

I could play the Christmas reindeer with my red nose !