What a boring week I've had! It's always that way when your used to having your husband around for so much vacation time. That's okay. I have been doing things to occupy my time. This blog may be short, compared to the others, because of my week back to being at home.
Gordon was working during the day which meant that I had lots of time to myself. I tried to occupy it with watching more Powerpuff girls and my recorded shows. My Monday and Tuesday consisted of tv and something else but I can't remember what. I've been trying to be more economical with food but it seems that you can't get out of the store without spending at least $120. Before any of you have a hernia from knowing I spend that much at the grocery store, just know that things are more expensive over here. For 2.24 pounds of chicken I'm paying at least 15-20 dollars. Don't even get me started on the price of cheese and yogurt. The cheapest things is fruit and veggies which I keep loading up on to stay nutritious and healthy. Things are a lot different here in the Zealand but I'm acclimating to the expense of it all, hehe.
Wednesday I was a bit more adventurous and went into town. I decided that I was going to see a movie. I was looking at "Bedtime Stories" but it started at 10:30 and I was still at the house so I decided to go and see "Twilight". I've read the first two books. I'm going to try and go to the library to borrow the third book to read. The movie was very nice and I enjoyed it very much, they did a very good job adapting it to the big screen. I've decided that if I'm going to see a movie, its going to be on Tuesdays because that's when they have discounted ticket prices. Saving two dollars is a big deal right now. I also did our grocery shopping and registered for a library card, it was a big day!
Thursday and Friday are a big blur right now; they seem to have molded together that I don't remember what I did on each day. I do know that I did get some cleaning done and reorganizing. Gordon put together the metal shelf in the guest room and now all my scrapbook supplies have a home! I did get a bit upset because I dropped my big box of photos with my first trip to New Zealand in it and they went everywhere. Fortunately, since they were grouped in certain containers, they were easy to put back together but I don't think I got the order right. Thank goodness I kept a journal of my trip! I did some major zucchini carnage by shredding and chopping them and freezing them into little baggies for use later.
Our pastor stopped by as well. That mini-sermon I signed-up for, well it looks like I'm going to be giving it this Sunday. I'm a bit nervous but I think that I can do the task. My passage is from Jonah 3:1-5,10. I'm going to talk about how God is merciful and compassionate when dealing out judgement at times. I can't wait to see what everyone else will talk about in their verse.
I did make a major mistake one day. I watched the movie "Atonement" and I was a little enthralled by it but in the end I hated it. I'm sorry to those of you who liked the movie, it just wasn't my cup of tea. So much sadness and despair not to mention that brief shot of a child getting raped by an older man. I think that I've become sensitized due to the New Zealand PSA's. They are so brutal and I hate watching them which makes me want to see good things, not sadness and despair. It was a good story full of regret and what not but like I said, not my cup of tea. I told Gordon that I'm becoming like my Grandma, he said I was just a loving person who doesn't like to see that kind of thing.
Saturday was me alone at home doing chores while Gordon went to go play golf with a buddy at Rangitikei. I got a lot done but there is still more that needs to be done. I also put away all the Christmas decorations until next year. I felt very accomplished on Saturday and I was able to call my Mom too. I had spare time so why not? It was a bit drizzly and overcast outside so no chance of gardening. Gordon had a good day of golf, apparently one of his best scores.
Sunday we went to church, we missed the last two services because we were out of town. The mini-sermons were very nice. I'm hoping that I do a good job with mine. I'm going to talk about how God is like a parent, He sometimes gives us a warning before He decides to dole out the punishment. We were supposed to go to the Mt Lees reserve for a picnic but the cold and overcast weather had the church going to plan B. So, inbetween, Gordon and I walked down to Woolworths to do some grocery shopping. We came back to have an indoor lunch with those who wanted to at the back of the church in the little welcoming room. We also got to see a movie, "Cheaper by the Dozen", I really like that movie. We even got some ice cream out of the deal.
Gordon is trying to get serious about his golfing which has me a little concerned. I don't mind him playing because it gives me more chances to get exercise but he does have a tendency to get a bit "frustrated". When he's really peeved, he likes to throw the clubs across the fairway. He wants to make the interbase golf team. Which is why I haven't been going with him to the course lately, his temper when he gets a shot wrong. I think that he's putting too much stress on himself to make this team. I finally told him that he should just play and getting onto the team be secondary. It may be that he doesn't make the team this year but he can work for next year. I know from being too tense during my swing that its better too relax otherwise you don't play as well. Golf is a game of relaxation rather than frustration.
So, that's about it. Sorry that I'm posting so late. Gordon is on night shift this week which means I get him during the days, sometimes. I'll tell you all about it next week. Everyone have a great week and weekend. I may get to go to the beach this weekend, yippee!
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