Oh dear, it took me ages to even find this blog and it didn't surprise me that my last entry was more than a year and a half ago. It's just for myself, as I always found it helped organise my day. And boy, do my days need organising now, as I'm in the habit of lying about all morning watching YouTube and drinking endless cups of coffee.

I haven't read any old entries yet, but glanced at some photos and see my problem of too much stuff hasn't gone away. What's new seems to be dust. I've never seen so much dust, and just can't beat it. And there are daddy-long-legs and their webs everywhere. I hate killing spiders, so have only myself to blame for not getting in a pest controller.

I have absolutely no idea of how to insert a photo, nor where to find any. Bear with me while I look into it.

Aha! It was easier than I thought! This is avocado smash from my favourite cafe, Firestorm. i go there most days and everybody knows me by name, which is lovely. When I first discovered the place, I complimented Kyle, the manager, and for months after was given treats such as a cheese platter, cakes, sparkling water, etc, to the point of embarrassment. Then came lockdown, when they were only allowed to serve take-aways, which Philip got occasionally, then, when lockdown finished, I was there the first morning!

Rosie, one of the waitresses, asked me if I would help her with her English - she is from South Korea - and I was delighted, especially as I had been thinking the same thing myself. She is very polite and respectful, and asked if she should call me 'Miss Diane'. Sadly, it's a long time since respect was common in Australian life! I offered to become her honorary grandmother.

For a few weeks now, I've been back at the Leisure and Swimming Centre, doing pilates once a week and senior aquarobics twice. I really enjoy it, especially the social side of having a chat with the other oldies and getting to know them by name. But the other day, when I was crouched down trying to see why my landline had stopped working, I put my left knee out and was confined to bed for the next couple of days, with Philip and Emma providing meals for me. It's gradually got better, and I was able to meet cousin Pip and other friends for lunch yesterday in Hornsby. Well, it's not completely better, but I can at least hobble around.

Have promised Philip I will cook dinner tonight, so must stop here and look through some recipes and hope for inspiration. Am very pleased with myself for having done this!!!