Taking Stock

Hi there. How are you ? Did you survive that heat ok ?

I'm loving the slower pace and holiday vibe at the moment....though work, good work, is starting to pull my attention away from the endless book reading and crocheting sessions. 

I like the time to stop, think, ponder and plan at this time of year.

Pip's taking stock list is the perfect chance to do just that : 


Making : anything I feel like ! It's so liberating and a lot of fun sewing for fun.
Cooking : the same old 7 meals I'm afraid. I am determined to break out of this habit......soon.
Drinking : gin and tonics. In the heat, these and air con kept me (almost) sane.
Reading: books. Just finished Wally Lamb's newest. I need a book chat if anyone has read it......
Wanting: to feel settled.
Looking: at realestate.com AGAIN !
Playing: endless hours of Broadway musicals and singing along.....loudly.
Deciding: to buy or rent.
Wishing: that two of my favourite people lived a little bit closer.
Enjoying: George's company.
Waiting: for market season to start up again.......not long to wait. First market is February 1st ! 
Liking: the hours I spend crocheting. 
Wondering: what the year will bring.
Loving: that craft night is back tomorrow night ! 
Pondering: what does one wear to a radio interview.
Considering: what does one SAY at a radio interview.
Watching: Stephen Fry's Out There. 
Hoping: that homophobia, ignorance and intolerance are soon a thing of the past.
Marvelling: at tennis players.
Needing: a massage. Road trip was good for my soul, but not good for my neck.
Smelling: the magic quartet of chilli, coriander, lemon grass and ginger.
Wearing: pjs today - a much needed day at home.
Following: so many talented and inspiring people on Instagram.
Noticing: quirks about our new neighbourhood.
Knowing: that it will all work out fine in the end.
Thinking: about ideas for the markets and the year ahead.
Feeling: unsettled. Eager. Almost impatient.
Admiring: how hard my G works.
Sorting: dates and family and menus for the busy weekend coming up.
Buying: vintage sheets in country op shops ! My cousin and I had so much fun.
Getting: nervous about the radio interview tomorrow ! 
Bookmarking: properties. Recipes. Market ideas.
Disliking: Propery Managers ! 
Opening: a bottle of NZ sauv blanc.
Giggling: with my cousin and her sweet lil girl.
Feeling: hopeful.

Are you taking stock ??

Dee