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Luke 21 Feb 2016
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Got up bright an early this Sunday morning. The weather is looking a bit dodgy today, so we are just staying in. Everything is closed here on a Sunday anyway, and I have to say I prefer it that way. Sunday literally should be a day of rest!I have been sorting out myself and Jamie's CV. They are composed slightly different here and include photographs. From the templates I have looked at, they are also more professional in their structure. At least now, tomorrow, we can start handing out CV's to employers and finally laying done some roots!
Darrell has been concentrating on getting well, as he is still in pain and unable to do very much, so he is starting to sort the rest of Casa Caprice out, doing the Sunday housework and putting the washing on. Just normal Sunday stuff, that needs to be done!
Bread Making
Teaching Jamie
I am still trying to teach Jamie some life skills, part of the deal with Jamie before he came here to Spain! Actually I was supposed to show him how to bake a Victoria Sponge, but not being able to speak the language well enough, Jamie had bought bread flour instead of self raising flour.
I dragged the bread machine out and showed him the easy way to bake bread!Jamie said he is enjoying cooking, learning new things and being creative. Jamie can do all the things I am showing him anyway. I truly believe, that through all of our life style choices and mistakes we all have made, the knock in his confidence has been huge. He certainly needs to believe in himself a lot more and he will be amazed what he can actually do, even without being taught!
Jamie`s enthusiasm for cooking and baking, has at least put a spark back in this old Queen and allowed me to once again cook. Darrell reminded me, that I had not cooked in over a year, up until now, so not only is Jamie learning, but I am also remembering how to cook again!
At least the packet mix turned out ok, which is more than can be said for Jamie´s bread! Clearly not bread flour, after all!
Elaine
Times like this are great and relaxing. I spoke to Elaine, Natalee and also Aunty Myra, all longstanding, true friends, who in many respects we had not been close enough too over the last year or two. Even though we are living here in Spain, we are gradually getting closer to the people we are now really missing!
Peace and love always!
Packet Mix
We found a Happy Shopper Brownie mix in the cupboard, so while the bread was cooking, Jamie made brownies, or rather used a packet mix and added water.
One slice was more than enough for me. It was as heavy as a brick and tasted foul. Darrell and Jamie however ate the whole thing.
Had a quick chat with Elaine from the UK, looking gorgeous after a heavy weekend, bless her. Great to talk with her!
Darrell is now cooking dinner!
It´s been a traditional Sunday here in Alicante. I haven´t moved from Casa Caprice. Cooking, cleaning and CV´s have been on the agenda this weekend, so with the weather outside, not at its best, we have all just got on with the things we have had to do.
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Still Teaching Jamie!
Last night I taught Jamie how to cook a Chicken Stew. Jamie said he never ate stew, because he never liked the look of it. Yes Jamie eats things, depending of whether or not he likes the look of stuff. Well, hopefully that will change. He actually enjoyed what he cooked. This is the first time he has ever eaten stew, so for him this was a first step!
Sandwich
Not everything is going so well. Sandwich making is not Jamie's forte, as you can see here!
So here we are into week three and things are still going great. Yup that surprises me as well, but it is true, everything is fine and we are all still enjoying life here in Spain!
Jamie is still learning the ropes, where life is concerned. I am still teaching him to cook, clean and look after himself.
Lessons
It still amazes me, that someone of Jamie's age can not cook, but if you haven't had too, then why would you bother!
I have had to fend for myself for many years and have never found it too hard. I love cooking anyway and taught myself to cook.
Even when myself and Darrell got together, I have to say, he couldn't ook either. I am not sure why people have never be shown or indeed why they have never bothered to teach themselves, the basics of survival.
Jamie is doing okay. In fact, he isn't as bad as he thinks. the only thing he needs to do, is listen, before jumping in head first. I'm not sure he will ever make a good housewife for someone, but he will at least be able to look after himself, which in reality, we all need to do!
Well, no matter what happens, at least Jamie is happy finally, enjoying life that much more, learning to cook, speak another language and above all enjoying new experiences and cultures! The most important thing, is he is finally doing what he wants to do, not what others expect of him!
Cats
We have let the cats out for the first time since we have arrived in Spain. Precious is loving it here. We have an open vista opposite Casa Caprice and she is enjoying being outside, after her journey down through Europe in the back of a van. There are a few cats around here and Precious is already making her mark. Lily however is content to stay inside, being the old girl she is!
Up the mountain, down the mountain
You do a lot of working when you live here. I don't think I have ever walked so much in all my life, though after giving up smoking, I am finding it easier each day.
I wanted to get stuff done today. I had things I wanted to do and somewhere I had to find, so a day of walking it would be!
Today was a great day for walking, The sun was out and it was one of those feel good days. The best thing about living here in Spain is the disappearance of depression. I have not as yet experienced anything akin to depression. The fact that the sun shines every day, even though at times, at the moment, it can be a bit cold, really does lift ones spirit and create a wonderful sense of wellbeing, a feel good factor and a true level of cheerfulness, I haven't experienced in a very long while. Yes I am still loving Spain!
Volunteering
After speaking to a local at Molly Malones, Irish Pub, who volunteers for a horse care charity, I've decided I would like to do some volunteering for a while, here in Spain. I am a firm believer in the charity and went to visit there today, just to see what the place is like!
Volunteer, go on! It really is a worthwhile thing to do. Give as much time as you can.
It is great for the soul to do volunteering for a while, during the course of ones life and now, at this stage, I feel I would like to start giving something back, especially to the Country I now call home.
The charity shop is huge. It sells furniture, as well as everything else you could possibly imagine. The people are welcoming and I think I could be happy there for a while!
Giving Back!
As readers of my blogs know, I have done a lot of voluntary work over the years. My favourite time was spent with 'Action for Children'. They are one of the best UK Charities I know. I am certainly not super rich and will need to work at some point, but at the moment, while I am able, I think it is time to do some great work. I need to rekindle my faith back in the good work that charities do. I need to realise, that despite, what happened to me, not all people and organisations are the same, Hopefully this will be a first step, in that healing process!
Lunch
It was a ten minute walk into the centre from the Volunteer Shop and after mooching about in the sun for a bit, we popped to the local expat bar for a drink and something to eat!
We went to Barloko, popular with the Brits and Spanish alike. They have chips to die for and the bar staff are lovely. We have been there a few times and, always go, when in town!
Back home at Casa Caprice now. I am shattered with all this walking. In the UK I rarely left Gay Capri, here in Spain, I am never at Casa Caprice. Spain is certainly living up to all expectations and more! Still loving Spain! Still loving life! -
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