Distractions and Temptations

Having blogged about my ten most guilty pleasures earlier this week, I missed a post yesterday because I was enjoying one of them ! It wasn't a bag of Maltesers or a bath, because we have neither of them here in Italy and are considered two of my most luxurious luxuries. It wasn't a glass of red whilst cooking (but a glass of rose) or a quick nap after lunch - instead braving the heat to walk Bertie. I didn't sing, watch a film, read a mag or write with a fountain pen and Simon simply refuses to let me buy another bag... 


After a few weeks of - should we, shouldn't we, no we can't - can we? - sort of debate, we decided to add to our little family of animali and now have 9 week old Freya, a Maremma (Italian Sheepdog) puppy who has lived in the field where she was born until yesterday. At the moment she's learning how to climb steps and stairs (barking when she needs a little help) and following our two year old Maremma dog, Bertie, around like a little lamb. She has also been down to say 'hello' to Na, Wilma and Doris our three hens. We've named her after a Norse Goddess of love and beauty - a little like myself... I wish.


Not that I need more distractions but hey, life is for living in the moment which reminds me of a quote by Oscar Wilde (I think) 'I Can Resist Everything But Temptation'.
Now, must get to work on the purchase of a new item for my bag collection. (Poor Si).

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Ten Guilty Pleasures

Although writing and my loved one are definitely listed as a pleasure, I can hardly admit that I feel guilty about them. What would life be without a little bit of a guilt trip now and again? These are some of mine - I'm sure there are lots more...

• Maltesers (or chocolate balls as my granddaughter calls them) as many as I can cram in to my hamster-like cheeks
• A glass of something red whilst cooking lunch
• A ten minute snooze following lunch
• Flicking through a trashy magazine (like Hello) looking at pictures
• A long, soapy bath ideally by candlelight and with a good book and a tank of hot water for refills
• Any Elvis Presley film
• Bags of any kind, preferably leather and made in Italy
• Fountain pens and inky fingers
• Puppies and kittens - usually ones that no-one else wants
• Singing along to 'I will Always Love you' by Whitney Houston (you don't want to be around)

So come on 'fess up. How do you pass your guilty moments?

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