Catching up with my life. Why can't I continue this blog!

I have lots of things to write about. My last blog seemed a bit depressing and I think I was depressed then. However some nice things have happened to me since then.

First of all my 80th Birthday!!! It was really wonderful. I had lots of different celebrations but the most memorable was the two I had with my family. My American cousin and her Granddaughter came to stay.

Then we all went out for a birthday dinner at a local Italian restaurant. A few days later my cousin and I went on a 3 day tour to Suffolk, where I showed my cousin some of my favourite places includidng the place that I stay when I visit. See the picture included.

A few days later I had my birthday tea party. I had booked a room at a local hotel and had a typical English Afternoon tea. There were 25 people (people that meant a lot to me - my family, of course, and a few special friends.There were balloons and pictures of me as a young girl and a young wife. It was one of the most wonderful days of my life to be surrounded by so much love and appreciation. The weather was very favourable and we were able to sit in the grounds sipping prosecco before the tea. I have lived on this memory ever since.

A few weeks later I had the very sad news that another old friend had died and that has put me into a contemplative mood ever since. Some of my very special friends, who were just a bit older than me have gone. A part of my history has disappeared and there is no one with whom I can share our shared experiences. I feel quite alone. I have fewer friends and the older special ones have now gone! It is very sad. 

Then in August I went to Canada for a family wedding. Usually I go on my own but this time I was accompanied by my twin Grandchildren (19 years old) and it was so lovely to be with them. This was also a lovely experience.

So in all I have been through some depressing times but in between there have been some lovely, memorable, heartwarming moment. At 80 I must say I am very lucky to be in reasonable health and to be surrounded by a loving family.  I do try and keep fit and exercise and eat well - and try and keep my mind active.

I think I have been writing this blog for 5 years. I must get a new photo of myself to put on  it so that I can compare.

My last item of note has been a reunion of some of my old friends, from my teenage years. Some of them I have seen recently but we have never all been together. We hope to meet up again in the New Year.

Christmas is coming - not my favourite time of the year. But I hope to write more about my feelings in the New Year.