Me on Monday (13 April 15)

And - despite being warm enough to wear shorts last week and then having hail and cold slanting rain yesterday - it's a bright and intermittently sunny Monday here.  And I am looking forward to linking up with the inspirational Sian to enjoy glimpses of other Me-On-Mondayers from around the world.

It's been a tramping through the woods, not sitting in the rain-soaked garden, lighting the fire in the summer house and taking Dad out to lunch kind of a weekend ...

On the creative front, there's been a goodly amount of photo-editing and scrapping to check RGB and CMYK colour printing for the Blurb photobook(s),  a delightful and unexpected gift and 'hello' from the very talented and kind Lizzie (of which more anon), and some art/journal pondering and preparing - mixed in with a sunny view of our university as I passed it on my walk back from a swim this morning. I did try to take a photo of myself with the hairdryer in one hand and phone camera in the other for you, but let's just say that the combination of watery drips from my hair and the slits in the plastic covering of the hairdryer made for a bit of a sizzling experience. The attendant was very nice about it, though. No harm done. At least to me.

Oh, and in case you're wondering, there's also been space for a determined - and successful - effort at technology-pacifying. All gadgets are now behaving themselves and doing their job without fuss. For the moment. (I'm not holding my breath.) Gosh, just thinking about the week ahead and what's on my list is wearing me out, and it's only Monday - coffee on the veranda, anyone? Bring a fleece!

Comments

[Paul]

Sunny & cold here too. Hopefully be less bracing for my daily walk later on that it has been over the weekend. You're brave to go swimming lol. I know it's indoors and heated but I still lose my desire to swim when it's chilly outdoors. Love the sneak peek photo of your art journal books. Curious to see what creative adventures you'll be starting :) Enjoy your hectic week :) P x

[Fiona@staring at the sea]

We've certainly had a mixed bag of weather this past week. Hope you find a little breathing space in your busy week ahead x

[Sian]

I'm glad your Dad was able to get out for lunch.

Yes: our grass was surprisingly wet this weekend..not picnic weather at all.

I'm wishing you all the best for that busy week ahead and hoping that you get a chance to take some time for yourself and a bit of creating

[Helen]

Alexa, yes, so glad you managed a trip out to lunch with your Dad. I'm also having that 'Oh my, is it really *only* Monday?' feeling too today...had to chuckle imagining you taking a selfie...(!)....your summer house looks delightful, so cosy.....here's to a creativity-filled, 'relaxing as possible' week to you...

[Rinda]

I'm having coffee in bed while reading your lovely words. And really enjoying those circular photos.
Rinda

[Relyn]

These rows of circles make me happy. Your blog looks so happy on my screen.

[Julia Heald]

You packed a lot in to such a short space! I know what you mean about the weather - it was definitely extremes this weekend.

[Ruth]

I'd love to sit on your veranda and drink coffee with you ... what fun that would be!

[Louise]

ahh sounds like a perfect weekend...apart from the weather. Lovely photos x

[Kjjc]

Me on Monday? I was returning from Paris. Fantastic but thank goodness I'm off this week so my poor feet have a chance to recover.

[Karen]

Those photos are so inviting; wishing to see more of some of them! Sounds like you had some lovely moments. We're enjoying the first really warm weather this season, but it won't last long.

[Yvonne Yam]

Love your photos. Glad that those technology toys are on their best behaviour and don't need any more babying.*winks*

[Mary]

I love your photo collages! it's so cool to see circles on a blog post! coffee on your verandah or iced tea on my screened porch? (you wouldn't need a fleece ;-)

[Rosie]

Yes please to the coffee - we'll sit on the verandah and talk about life, the universe, and absolutely everything. Love this taste of your life, and the weather is exactly the same - cold one minute and warm the next, sometimes all in the space of one day!

[Cheri]

We had a beautiful Sunday and Monday and are now back to rain and gray. But you can definitely feel Spring is coming.

[rachel]

I'm so glad that blow dryer didn't get the best of you:)

[Honore Francois]

What a fun glimpse into your weekend life - thanks for sharing. The circle photos intrigue me - in my next life, I'm aiming to gain your skills. Love your creativity. The journaling tools look very interesting. Look fwd to learning more about your Blurb photo book adventure ~ on my 'someday/maybe' list.

Coffee? Indeed. I'd love to share a cup or two. Have a great week!

Cheers~

[Kathy]

A lovely set of circle pictures.....thanks for stopping by and leaving such lovely comments on my blog as they are always appreciated. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane

[Melissa Gross]

I do hope you've had a wonderful week & beautiful weather! I spent most of the week visiting & scrapping with a friend, so lots of catching up around here this weekend.

[Missus Wookie]

Sunny but needing a fleece has been the weather around here - although yesterday we were in the park with some of us wrapped up and others in various sleeve length tops. Changeable definitely! Sounds like a great weekend.

[Miriam]

I'd also like to have a coffee with you. We have had the most amazingly warm and sunny weather here last week. I love the circles that you make. I have received my first Blurb book and mid writing a post about it. All good, I am thrilled with the finished product.

[Melissa]

We are having very changeable weather here too, but a lovely sunny day today. I'm just imagining you trying to take that photo ... I suppose people must wonder what on earth sometimes.

[Relyn]

Coffee on the verandah sounds perfect. I'd love to join you. ;^)