I took a holiday today. I decided, I was on top of house chores, admin, work, play...everything in order.
The sun was hot,hot,hot from early this morning. My flower delivery appeared and after I had unpacked and arranged them I packed up my beach bag and went almost directly to it. I say 'almost', because I had to nip into the village to collect something from the chemist....and then I saw Elaine and Colin in Martlets doing a shelf clean.
Then, I found myself being strangely directed to the dresses rail (situated by 'my dressing room' - since I spend so much time in it : )
Cathy was on the till, and she knows, as they all know, that I am 'best customer' - in other words I spend a lot of time and my pennies there.
I saw a cotton 'Demelza green' summer dress, that could not be ignored. It has double polka dots on it and the colour absolutely suits my colouring, astonishingly. If you are green veined, as opposed to blue-veined, the colours green khaki green, Demelza green, cream (not white) brown, orange and autumnal colours suit - including burgundy red (not cadmium red) blues with purple tones, magenta and coral pink, dark grey (not light grey). You get the picture. Warm hair and skin tones suit warmer colours.
I settled on the sandy patch and it was about 11am. With my Bill Bryson books, water, almonds, blanket and towel, I knew that I was there for the day.
I swam out twice. I don't have 'swimmers shoulders' for nothing. It was bliss. I read, I forgot the world, I felt the sun on my skin, admired my toned body and flat stomach and thought. "You are some lucky bitch - livin' your best life, lovin' on yourself".
It was a far cry from yesterday. All that I had needed was some time out.
Soon enough more gorgeous ladies appeared (and a very handsome man with his dog) and the vibe was chill. I sunbathed - sans haut de bikini - and read, and laughed at Bill Bryson's wit and mild Tourettes. He is a travel writer and he takes you there. Down Under : ) His account of an Australian trip. It's funny, drole, sarcastic as well as surprising and informative.
By 17:30 it was time to pack up. Dog to walk, supper to make, shower to have etc.
Big day tomorrow. My gorgeous and clever daughter graduates. A family affair, which can present a sense of trepidation - in being the middle child which is both a blessing and a curse. I will remember to practice breathing and to leave the room if it gets too overwhelming.
It's about Alicia, and if there turns out to be any shenanigans (my brother and sister hating on each other, for example) I will be irritated, but fuck it...that's their problem, not mine.
It will be a great day. I have decided this.
Leo Season begins. Mercury is out of retrograde. No more tears.
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