tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post5239056357686863400..comments2024-03-28T08:53:44.649-07:00Comments on My Two Cents: Wednesday: Dinner with CousinBlesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-69331567858962406282021-04-11T23:12:53.544-07:002021-04-11T23:12:53.544-07:00Ha, ha, yes, I'll make the cake! :) I make a...Ha, ha, yes, I'll make the cake! :) I make a good cup of tea, too; only the best Ceylon tea! Friends are interesting creatures, aren't they? I've learned not to expect a lot from them! Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-81889917008892504382021-04-11T14:50:07.308-07:002021-04-11T14:50:07.308-07:00It was an interesting point but when I thought abo...It was an interesting point but when I thought about it, I realised it is invariably obvious from the context, and if it isn't, it's irrelevant! <br /><br />I have no expectation of a change to friends' availability post-Covid. It has been a problem (for me) since people began to pair up and do everything together. The result was that after many years most of my friendships became superficial and kind of worthless. I have accepted it now but I appreciate a good chat when I can get it! <br /><br />Yes, tea would be good but I think I should leave the cake to you!!Lady Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050899813793376037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-66565257172929113302021-04-11T13:56:12.809-07:002021-04-11T13:56:12.809-07:00Ha, ha, yes, how else would one know if male or fe...Ha, ha, yes, how else would one know if male or female unless specified? It makes perfect sense, doesn't it? :D<br /><br />It really is difficult to have one-to-one time with married friends, even if they'd like to, especially if they have to arrange for childcare in order to do so. But, maybe once we all start socializing again, you might be able to find more opportunities to get together for some "us" time with your friends. I wish you lived closer than an ocean away. I might not have gone on 12 mile hikes with you (or even more than a mile!), but, I'd be happy to talk about the meaning of life over a cup of tea and a slice of cake. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-83222751060384509162021-04-11T09:20:06.030-07:002021-04-11T09:20:06.030-07:00Ha! I remember the first time I heard the term &q...Ha! I remember the first time I heard the term "cousin sister" and was really confused as to what it was supposed to mean! Was out with almost all my cousins at the time. One cousin's husband was equally confused by my reaction, asking how one could know whether the cousins were male or female, unless specified the Indian way! <br />Glad you had time to talk properly with your "cousin sister". Something I have struggled with since most of my friends got married and had children, is lack of one-to-one time with them. Invariably they turn up as a couple or a pack and to them, that's fine, but I rarely feel that I have made a connection and sometimes just feel incidental to the occasion, or even lonelier, as a result.Lady Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050899813793376037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-27328913346776973372017-06-01T22:31:56.557-07:002017-06-01T22:31:56.557-07:00Thank you, Anne. I enjoy sharing my memories and ...Thank you, Anne. I enjoy sharing my memories and glad you enjoyed reading about them. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-14373695044502422272017-06-01T22:28:07.560-07:002017-06-01T22:28:07.560-07:00Bushlady, I hope your allergies get better, soon. ...Bushlady, I hope your allergies get better, soon. Glad you were able to get some rest, this morning.<br /><br />I, too, don't like early morning appointments, although, I suppose, technically speaking, 9:30 a.m. isn't that early in the morning. It's just that getting somewhere on time in our morning rush hour traffic takes a lot of time. Also, they wanted to give me an early appointment because I had to be fasting and not even drink any water for 6 hours prior to the ultrasound. I have got used to drinking a glass of water in the morning, and just knowing that I couldn't drink any water made me feel thirstier! Funny how that happens, isn't it?Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-44495403704241763752017-06-01T22:20:48.252-07:002017-06-01T22:20:48.252-07:00This is such a sweet post Bless! It is wonderful ...This is such a sweet post Bless! It is wonderful for you to share memories f your family with us!Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-22632187033503653152017-06-01T22:11:52.449-07:002017-06-01T22:11:52.449-07:00Thank you, Siobhan. Keeping my fingers and toes c...Thank you, Siobhan. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed on the ultrasound results! :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-66833263048962974632017-06-01T22:09:36.609-07:002017-06-01T22:09:36.609-07:00Aw, thanks for being so upset on my behalf, Nathal...Aw, thanks for being so upset on my behalf, Nathalie. Very sweet of you. I suppose it was too much to expect things to go smoothly? Today's ultrasound went OK, for the most part. Results will be sent directly to the doctor, I was told. I am to call the doctor next week to find out about them.<br /><br />It's nice to look back and reminisce, isn't it? It's kind of funny to see what we remember and don't. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-1541900205101995802017-06-01T21:55:07.838-07:002017-06-01T21:55:07.838-07:00Thanks, Sandy. The ultrasound went off well, alth...Thanks, Sandy. The ultrasound went off well, although results won't be available for a bit longer. The technician said they will be sent to the doctor and to call the doctor's office, later next week. I will be going in to the doctor's office on Monday to have my port flushed, so I will ask if they received anything yet, although, most likely, it'll be towards the end of the week before they get anything. <br /><br />Yes, for the most part, we cousins do make an effort to stay in touch and connected. Social media has been a great help towards that, I think. We each left for different reasons (and a few cousins chose to stay in our country of birth), but, yes, for the most part, we left for better opportunities or because spouses had parents who had settled abroad and they wanted to rejoin their parents, etc. <br /><br />I guess we want our visitors to form a good opinion of us and one way to do that is by having a "company ready" home? Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-51746414632180987822017-06-01T21:02:16.853-07:002017-06-01T21:02:16.853-07:00Thank you, Sharon. Yes, the ultrasound went well,...Thank you, Sharon. Yes, the ultrasound went well, although I don't get the results yet. They will be sent to the doctor and I will check with the doctor's office, next week.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-8305731078609780492017-06-01T21:00:23.924-07:002017-06-01T21:00:23.924-07:00Thank you, Live and Learn. Lot's of leftovers...Thank you, Live and Learn. Lot's of leftovers! I took some to the office for my lunch today and will probably take some tomorrow, as well. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-73176818525645990602017-06-01T18:14:08.091-07:002017-06-01T18:14:08.091-07:00Your cousin's dinner contribution looks delici...Your cousin's dinner contribution looks delicious, and how nice to reminisce with her one-on-one for a change.<br /><br />I hope your ultrasound went well. I don't like early appointments, I'm generally not much of aa morning person. In fact this morning i actually went back to bed after breakfast because I have been having the most horrendous allergy attacks and even medication didn't make a lot of difference (I had to add nasal cortisone spray to my antihistimine tablets.) I got up in the night for an hour because I couldn't sleep for the discomfort. However, this morning's rest helped and I'm just hoping that the pollen season will be over soon so that I can get my life back!<br />BushladyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-71554124476221426712017-06-01T15:00:55.311-07:002017-06-01T15:00:55.311-07:00Your sister cousin sounds lovely
Your supper looks...Your sister cousin sounds lovely<br />Your supper looks yummy<br />And the ultrasound will be reasuring<br />Siobhan Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-8728043558166506532017-06-01T08:33:30.175-07:002017-06-01T08:33:30.175-07:00I hope your ultrasound went well and that you got ...I hope your ultrasound went well and that you got the other matter resolved. My blood was boiling yesterday when I was reading your post about the referral needing to be started all over again. My blood is starting to boil again just thinking about it!<br /><br />How nice of your cousin to cook for you while she was visiting. I like reminiscing with my brothers and sister and I see them too :)Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01654610295436446555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-43689411469403135262017-06-01T06:07:27.318-07:002017-06-01T06:07:27.318-07:00It really is impressive how close your family is e...It really is impressive how close your family is even though you are spread about the world. Did you leave your home land for a better opportunity or ?<br /><br />So nice to have enough food to enjoy another time. Best wishes that the ultra sound goes well. <br /><br />I do clean regularly but it looks lived in, husband has his newspapers laying about etc. Do we feel that people will think less of us if the house is not "company ready"? Yes I do clean/tidy a bit more when company is expected! SandyExpathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06279377160838411203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-30447875845268183362017-06-01T04:51:08.095-07:002017-06-01T04:51:08.095-07:00Hope the ultra sound goes well!
Sounds like you h...Hope the ultra sound goes well!<br /><br />Sounds like you had a wonderful visit with your cousin. Lovely memories. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039174572211086359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-46844171299118817472017-06-01T04:05:15.431-07:002017-06-01T04:05:15.431-07:00I'm glad you had such a good visit with you co...I'm glad you had such a good visit with you cousin. And look at those leftovers. Looks like enough food for a week!Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.com