Tonsilitis

I have been dying upwards for nearly two weeks now with a horrible septic throat.  Every time it seems to get better that same evening something worse happens.  I even went to the doctors to get antibiotics (which I do not like taking) and she said that because the swelling was going down I didn't need them!
I have had to cancel my weekly volunteering as it is quite strenuous, physical work so am fed up with not being able to do much. 
Can't even garden as the weather has taken a turn for the worse.

Hopefully, will be fully recovered by next week.  I have bought a DVD though about Qi Gong,after reading Myle's web-site and as soon as I am able I will start practising.  I used to do Tai Chi years ago but having moved to a much smaller house there just isn't enough room and gradually over the years I have forgotten how to do it so Qi Gong will be  a good substitute as lots of the exercises I am used to doing already.

I need a recipe for a good tonic, have been mixing frozen blueberries, raspberries and redcurrants with honey, garlic, juice and milk and have found it very refreshing.  I am constantly getting ear, throat and nose ailments and am determined to detoxify my body (if it's not too late!)

The garden in the spring.

After quite a long, dry season it has been raining all week, quite heavily.  It is wonderful to go into the garden in the morning and see all the plants sprouting up by leaps and bounds and the seedlings appear.  Spring is the most magical season in the year and I am very lucky to live in a climate that has enough rain and enough sun.
My garden is in complete contrast to my house which is minimalist.  The garden can contain all the colours you want and all the drifts of flowers overflowing pathways which would be so annoying inside.  I have things dangling from trees making noises, and crystals and shells in amongst the rockery.
I also place pots and ornaments that I no longer want cluttering up the house, in the garden.
At the very bottom of my garden I have a new arbour built by a friend's husband with (hopefully later in the year) roses either side and opposite, where  I can see it when I am sitting in the arbour, I have placed a wooden sculpture of a meditating man.
It is such a calm and relaxing place to sit and ponder even with the many different plants and flowers and the noises from the busy road below.  (My house is set up quite high).
A garden definitely is an oasis: on weekends my neighbours mow their lawns, power-wash their patios, use drills and other noisy tools, have barbecues, talk loudly on their mobiles but it is as though I am in a bubble and nothing can touch me.
We all have differing uses for our gardens but we are so lucky to have them as many new-built houses have the merest little yard as though in these busy times a garden plot is of no importance.

Put your feet up and relax!

It's a lovely day but my throat is sore and my glands are swollen so I feel a bit iffy. I  have lots to do in the garden but have a busy day tomorrow and wonder if I should just rest and get better.  The trouble is I feel a lot of guilt because I am not working if I don't have something to show for the day.  I know it is  good to do nothing but it is also a very difficult thing. 

We have been brought up with the 'work ethic' and 'the devil makes work for idle hands' etc.  I don't even really feel well enough to write this blog but haven't done it for a couple of days so feel guilty about that!
And I only have one follower (thanks Birdie) so who on earth will know?

I must be going mad, after all, this is like talking to yourself.  Oh well, I am going to make a cappucino and put my feet up (then I will make myself a birthday cake to celebrate tomorrow).