Endless rain

Yes, we are like this and have been since November with some intervals, but now we haven't them for more than a month, just rain and rain.

Sometimes the sun shows himself  for some minutes, hours, if we are lucky, but he goes away again.

Everyday we have rain and what a rain we have, night and day, strong and noisy.

The fields are drenched and can't hold well the trees that fall down when a strong wind comes.

We are living as in a film, an apocaliptic one, as many people in some parts of the country have not a house anymore because the wing took the tiles off.

Not here, in my town we lost so, so many trees, but that's all. And walls, because the trees fell on them.

It's too much. We can't wash the clothes as most of us dries them in the line to catch the good scent that the sun gives to the line dried clothes. Not now. There is no sun to dry the clothes. So we dry them inside, in enclosed balconies.

Even the people with driers don't use them much because the electricity prices went too high.

Anyway, for the will of God we live in these times of the end and we will endure it.

But one of these days the sun will come back and I will be happy with it, me who was always happy when it rained. But now we had enough. We really need some dry, sunny days.

Getting cooler

It's now begging to get cold. Cold for our standars but truly it was rather warm for weeks and it was not time for that, so thanks God now it's gwtting a little cold.

Yesterday I didn't bring a coat yet because I thought it would be one more day of no Autumn - other than the deluge, as it rained so much. But in the late afternoon I began feeling that it would have been a good idea if I had brought one.

So, today I didn't risk and wore one. That felt so good, the coziness of the coat, the conscience that yes, we are in Autumn gave such a comfort to my sore soul. I am at a time of the year that I like so much and brings me happiness but life is not easy is some aspects, being rather painful sometimes, so that little pleasure was so good.

Let's hope that the Autumn is here for real.

Where is the Autumn?

Nah! Autumn took a break.

That is not right. Here we were so happy with the falling leaves and fresh breeze, making us feel cozy and nice and thinking about the pleasures of Autumn and Winter and... of Christmas time.

But no, he decided that it was not time yet.

I remember years ago when it happened the same. It was my birthday - it's in October - and my mother gave me as a present, among other things, a very nice nightgown all summery, so fresh, pale green with embroidery. It felt so good to have a new nice and fresh nightgown in those hot nights.

Now it's not my birthday yet so I hope that, this year, that day will be cooler.

I will keep you posted about the weather's humor. 😊

October is here

 

So here it is October, one of my favourite months.

I do like September even if in my life I had very serious things in Septembers but even so, I keep liking it so much for what he means: the end of Summer, which I don't like at all, the new begining of life, of intentions and dreams. And September always makes me think of my mother and grandmother and how they were such amazing women as persons and homemakers, so feminine and whole. And to think of them makes me feel so encouraged to live, to take care of me, of my house, to fight for my dreams, for my life.

They were such a good example to me in everything and they keep helping me, that way, even after they are gone for a better and eternal life.

And so comes October. I feel energized, I truly want to carry on and do things with my life and home.

Even the weather, I like it so much, the fresher days, the softer sun, the people more covered and modest clothed. The comfort of a nice cardigan, even the rain, mainly when I am at home and better still if it is saturday afternoon and I just seat and watch a film or I read a novel of a better time, when there was more respect for people and God and things were nicer in every aspect of life: the clothes, the houses, the decoration, the way people used to live.

And I feel that everything is right.

These blessed days before Christmas

It has been raining and raining. Not that I mind or complain, after the draught this rain is a blessing, it's just that a homemaker really needs some days of sun, or at least, that it doesn't rain so she may dry some clothes in the wind.

I do like the nice smell of dried clothes, if they are mine they smell like lavendar, the others have other nice smells. My children relate lavender with all things mine and they like to have their own scents. And I must say I don't like lavender scent on the kitchen laundry, I prefer to have it on my own things or the bathroom laundry.

Anyway, it has been quite a real Autumn with all this rain, wind, fog and it has been rather cold, at least as cold as it can be in this corner of Europe.

The days go by and I give thanks to Our Lord every day for all those blessings He gives to us. Even in the more difficult days we feel, so clearly, His Hand on us, guiding us, protecting us and helping us in each step of the way. Thanks be to God in His Saints and in His Angels and, above all, in His Holy Mother.

The First Thankgiving - September 8, 1565 - https://myfloridahistory.org/frontiers/article/140 

I'm not American but I do like Thanksgiving, even if we don't celebrate it, but I like it because one upon a time my husband, still not even my fiancé, organized a lunch with several people just to invite me. Well, one year later we were already married and I don't regret it at all.

After Thanksgiving it comes black friday which, even if I don't like the name of it, I like the reduced things we can find on that day.

And about Christmas, I must say that I'm singing Rudolph since October so I am in Christmas mood for a long time.

 

I've been buying and wrapping presents for a whole month now.

One of this days I will post about it as I like to do it every year.

From last year

Bye for now, see you tomorrow, maybe.

It's Autumn - or it is not

I'm amazed.

Usually, in this corner of the world, the Autumn arrives so late which is a bad thing for me as I don't like the Summer, other than when we go on holiday all together. That I like and the fact that my younger girls are school free till September.

But something good happened this year: the Autumn arrived on time and even gave us some little samples when it was still Summer. Oh, I was happy. It' so good to not have to endure the hit anymore, the display of bodies dressed in less clothes than they should, the heavy air with less oxygen, the car being hot when I get in and the sun burning my skin.

Not anymore till the middle of next year! I felt so relived and full of psychological energy. I felt I wanted to live ! I caught myself making plans for me, for the house and just breathing the nice fresh air in the morning.

I was even thinking of wearing stockings already. I think I never did it before October - the middle of it.

I know for many people the Autumn and the Winter are prone to depressions but not for me, with me it's the opposite.

I had a big smile in my soul.

Life is good.

And then...
Summer came back. I can't believe we are in the end of October and having bouts of heat for days and days.

First it came a little and I thought that it was the Summer saying goodbye for good. But then it came such a heat wave that it was hell on earth with cathastrophic fires and all. It was the Hurricane Ophelia bringing all the heat with it.

And now we are having heat again... Some forecasts say it wil be 28 today but I saw another saying it will be 31 !!! I just can't believe it !

Oh, well, let's hope that it will end soon and we will have a good, true Autumn. I really want cold days.

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Just a note: maybe you are wondering why I posted about the heat and put a picture of a nice day of rain. Well, it's to counteract the depression the heat gives to me. Some days ago it rained and very nice it was, so each time I think on the heat, I look  at this and feel better.

Cold times

It's getting cooler.

Here, in this corner of the world, we have just a bit of cold. Yes, it's Europe and we have Winters but quite mild - if my mother would read this now would say the opposite as she is always complaining about the cold.

Oh, well, looks like we will have a little cold here tomorrow, a true cold weather with 0ºC, so they say at the Met Office. I'm happy. I can't stand the heat so I feel at home when it's really cold.

Wrapped in a scarf and with gloves on I will venture going out because I work outside, no matter if it's cold or hot. I mean, outside my home, not in the fields.

I'm dreaming of a white...No, not Christmas because it's January but I keep hopping for some snow. Last time it snowed it was years ago and the television stopped what it was broadcasting to announce to the world that it was snowing.

It's good that in my house we are used to soups and stews, the right food for this kind of weather. And hot chocolate too, that I can't go without it and to be in my sofa with several layers of nice throws.

Ah, the pleasures of Winter ! I wonder why most people prefer the heat ! Pity that cold weather will be at the middle of the week and not on Saturday or Sunday when I can seat for a long time watching a movie or reading.

Well, never mind, let it come, it will be very welcome.

Rain and sun and some plants

I wonder why, these flowers where light pink when I bought the plant, as you can see here.

Now they turned white. Later on, some new ones were born and they are pink. They are so beautiful, a way or another, good to brighten our day.
We are now having sun and rain. I was so pleased to see a lot of sun when I woke up and then a big rain fall down. Now is sun again. I hope it stays because I have plans to do some gardening

and wash a lot of clothes.
Let's see how the day goes.

A bit of pink

Today it's raining a lot. The same yesterday. It's gloomy and cold. I like the rain, as everybody knows, but I must say, I need some sun. As I'm at home today - yeeees! - I planed to do a lot of things. No. I'm doing just some little things. I feel I want to seat and read.

Mum need to rest too, said my 10 yo girl. Yes. I'm tired.

Well, to brighten a bit the day, I thought about posting some pictures of my flowers.

They don't mind the cold. Looks like it's always spring, around here. I'm dreaning with a bit of snow but n0thing happens.

That's ok. Maybe the snow would burn the flowers.
Pretty, aren't they.
See you tomorow, maybe.

Wednesday, outdoor and indoor

Yesterday was a good day. My girl sang very well with her frieds from school and, as her class is very international and multicultural, the music teacher choose some music from countries where some children came, por instance, Romenia and China. There is also a gipsy boy that performed the most wonderful drum solo - he played with his hands. It was amazing as it was played by his own heart with absolut freedom. In the end the audience was clapping and shouting.
Very nice.

Today, for A Souther Daydreamer who usualy has an Outdoor Wednesday and that, in this month of December, wants also inside, because of Christmas, go these pictures of today's post.

So, I have an outside full of rain and a Christmas inside with my tree, once again, today taken at night and with no flash. I'm still strugling with my new camera but in the end it came out nice.

Busy weekend and lovely flowers

Just a quick post to say hello.
I'm quite in a hurry because I have a lot to do and in the begining of the afternoon we must go to my little one school for her Christmas party. Looks like she will sing with other tots. She must be dressed with a red plain dress, have red tights and red shirt. Let's see what it will be.
See you tomorow, then.

PS: this wonderfull rose it was my mother who gave me. It's so beautiful.

Other thing: my bougainvillea is still flowering so much. Just look at that.

Raining outside

It's raining outside but here, in the house, it feels good.
My cyclamen, that my husband gave me, is very nice. I can't say the same about some others in the windowsill. They need a bit of prunning. I should take more care of my plants.
Gardening time.

Slow Autumn

Here, in this corner of the world, the Autumn is coming slowly. We have flowers everywhere

as it was spring or summer

but we can see the fallen leaves everywhere.

The temperature has been quite high. Now is going a bit better and pleasent.
We were dreaming with the rain and it came.

Now, in this moment, we are having strong clouds and a bit of sun. Yesterday it rained so much that today we are waiting for more.
Most people dont'l like the rain but I like it so much.
So, I'm happy in this departement.

For Outdoor Wednesday at A Southern Daydreamer.

Blue Monday

The rain...

This was taken in a glorious rainy day in Guimarães, in the Minho (North of Portugal).

For Blue Monday at Smiling Sally .

Outdoor Wednesday

Today is Wednesday so we have Outdoor Wednesday at A Southern Daydreamer.

The weather here has been quite nice and fresh with dark sky and rain.

Maybe some of you are thinking that we are having bad weather but no, for me is the most wonderful, calming weather we can have.

The plants are all wet and fresh, so delighted with the rain as I am.

Just look at them, all happy.

Praise Our Lord.

Summer

I just realized I've been away for quite a while and I don't like it.

The weather has been very hot and I don't like it also. At all. The ones who know me know that I can't stand summer. I feel I can't do anything. But, well, summer is here and I must endure it for some months until autumn comes.

Having said that, let's go, one day each time.

I just want let you with some flowers of mine. They are liking the summer because I keep watering them, otherwise they would be all dead.

Look at them, aren't they nice?