And women will be women ... 👼

It's a hot Sunday morning and the dead of summer. Sunday is one day in the week that I refuse to do anything and I was getting a pedi done. Hubby was off running some errands and he comes back with the Sunday newspaper. The following was our conversation, not verbatim though.

Hubby - I bought the newspaper today and there is something here you would like.

Me - Okay. I will take a look at it later

A little later -

Hubby - Did you see the paper

Me - No.

Hubby - Quit whatever it is your doing and take a look

Me - Oh alright!

After a little silence =

Me - It's nice. I like it.

Hubby - I knew you would

Me - But how many are there

Hubby - How many what?

Me - Diamonds!!! 💎  DUH ...😑

Hubby - What diamonds?

Me - the Forevermark ad, right? 💍

Hubby - (in complete panic) NO! NO! I was talking about the write up! Not the ad.

Me - Oh! 😫 Or like Homer Simpson would say, "Doh"!

I can assure you that in the ensuing silence😣 you could hear the crickets, probably imaginary, but (just FYI) I've given my imagination free rein.

Now a question for my readers - ladies let's be honest here. Tell me what really caught your eye?

Smile Women - This day is yours! 💝

I was wondering what words of wisdom I would impart this Women's Day! Inspiration strikes anytime ..
I haven't been doing too well lately - the flu bug paid me a visit and the past week has been nothing short of hell! But the work must go on and with all my grumbling, hubby decided to help out with the cooking. Now that is not always a good idea, but beggars can't be choosers. So hubby dearest decided to go native and make fish curry .... It was an interesting cooking experience and this is what my immaculate kitchen looked like after the ordeal ... 👇

Turmeric is not pretty on the floors 😕

I'm sure you can hear me groan as I write this! And this is only part of the mess, mind you. Art lovers forgive me, but the walls had something that resembled contemporary art on it (an art style I could never understand). But I only thought of taking pictures much later so I have none to prove my point. So that's that!

My messed and stressed up blender, now clean and doing some yoga 😉

I was ready to scream blue murder .. but if the end result was really good, must I complain?😇

Deliciousness in my curry pot 👌

And now on my plate ... 😃. Do forgive my weak presentation

So, happy cleaning 😒 and Happy Women's Day 💆 🍹 (in advance)

The God honest truth!

It's amazing how we can learn life's lessons from anywhere, at anytime and from anyone. If only we are open to being educated ...
I was long due to visit the dentist for a routine. It was a Saturday afternoon and as I entered the clinic I was pleasantly greeted by my dentist's daughter... All of 4 years she was a little talker and she regaled me with stories. I heard about a vacation, little red bugs, school and homework (the teacher was rather demanding - too much coloring, you see), a story about some party and a busy social calendar. I must say it was entertaining... Soon I was called in and I had to reluctantly say goodbye. Seeking some parting advice I asked her, "should I be frightened of the dentist?" She looked at me and very seriously replied, "No! He is my father."
I was stumped and speechless. From the mouth of a babe came a reply so honest and true; a truth so profound that it exuded a feeling of immense security, evoking abundant confidence. That is a faith we need to get us through life and it's many hurdles.
FAITH ~

That wobbles and doubts and if we can trust mere mortals how much more should be our faith in the divine. 🙏
The world is our teacher and our classroom! 🌍

"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people" - Victor Borge

There was a time I was tutoring 5 year olds. And believe me, those were the most rewarding and fulfilling, happening and exciting moments that I've had. You could never predict what was coming next!
Exams were looming, which was a stressful time for me, as I'm sure many of you have experienced. And this particular day, we were learning our opposites. With fingers crossed and after an exhausting practice session, we began our review. It was simply stating the opposite of a word and using them in a sentence as an example.
The following was the ensuing conversation -
Me - "Can you give me the opposite of tall accompanied with a sentence?"
Student - "Short. I am tall and he is short."

Me - "Very good! Now the opposite of high is ... "
Student - "Low! The ceiling is high and the floor is low."

A high-five later -
Me - "Now who can give me the opposite of "dark"?
Student - "Light! When it's dark out we must turn on the light!"
Fair enough! I could heave a huge sigh of relief ....

And here is the cincher!!                                                                        

That is hubby dearest and me after that lesson!

Me - "What is the opposite of thin?"

In a New York minute - out popped the answer!

Hold your breath for this one ....

Student - "Fat! You are fat and we are thin!"

A pat on the back to me for getting through that with a straight face and with the utmost patience.

Mind you, I didn't hand out any candy or stickers after that session ......