Thursday 10 September 2009

Another birthday..............



Today is my birthday - I'm 48. I feel 48, but that's fine, I don't mean that in a downbeat, depressed way, it's just that I seem to be comfortable with the age I am - which is right and good. I thought I was in for a bad day, as I got a sudden hit of flu-like symptoms yesterday. This is how bad I felt - I took Ibuprofen and went to bed for two hours!! LOL I know my body very well, and the best thing for me when I'm ill is to stop "doing things" straight away, unless they are very urgent (like the mobile library yesterday.............:) ) It gives the body time to rest and regroup, and left fitter to fight off anything lurking around afterwards. I took honey and lemon and elder rob too, so plenty of vitamin C and goodness there. As a result, I'm fighting fit this morning apart from a sore throat and a bit of a cough - ready to tackle another 48 years I reckon.
I got some lovely presents from OH - they were chosen by me, which suits us both - he never knows what I've got already, so it's easier this way.




Teh books are two very new ones from Permanent Publications (http://www.permanent-publications.co.uk/); Through the Eye of a Needle by John-Paul Flintoff argues that "the way we look at our clothing influences the way we look at the environment, the economy and life itself". The second one is Patrick Whitefield's new book, The Living Landscape - how to read and understand it. I'm looking forward to getting stuck into those.......... I also chose a music CD - Gaelic Women, and a set of handmade bronze sock needles.

Very content.

Now I'm off to muck out the goats. As Jack Kornfield says - after ecstasy, the laundry LOL

11 comments:

Oddny said...

Have a very Happy Birthday MrsL, glad you're feeling well enough again to enjoy the day and your gifts:) With warmest wishes Oddny

brightandnew said...

Happy Birthday, MrsL :)

Have a lovely day and hope the sore throat goes ASAP.

Shropshire Girl said...

Blessings to you on your birthday, and every day
Sandra.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday!

Ali

Spirit of Old said...

Happy birthday!

Lou :)

Leanne said...

a huge happy birthday sarah!

Leanne x

Pattypan said...

Hi Sarah hope you have had a lovely day and that it has been everything you want it to be.

pattypan

Heart in the country said...

A very happy birthday! I hope you've had a lovely day.

Jacqui said...

Many happy returns Mrs L - for a few months we are the same age ;)

Mrs M said...

Hope the wonderful sunny autumn weather helped to make your birthday a memorable one and left you feeling happy and healthy. Here's to the next 48.

thesnailgarden said...

Hope you had a lovely birthday and that you get over your sore throat soon. Best wishes, Pj x