ONE SUNNY MORNING
I´m finally on top of my admin tasks thanks to a stop at Mc Donalds (not much gluten-free and vegetarian, unfortunately) after dropping off Isabell and Gerry at the airport. I really needed some good wifi and a bit of peace and quiet. Haha.
I´ve been updating our calender and replying on our volunteer requests on workaway. Finally. I always feel so embarrassed when responding to a 2-week old request, especially when I´ve been working hard on increasing our reply rate. Well, we´re on 78%, and that’s okay for now.
Speaking of volunteering, I just realised that I´m the volunteer who ended up staying. After almost 8 months at the chateau, I believe I´ve become a proper “Lalander”. I now have more robes then underwear (Influenced by Stephanie). They are the unofficial uniform in this house. We´ve even talked about offering the B&B guests fabulous robes too. One of my favourite things to do in the morning is to go down to the kitchen and get my self a cup of tea while wearing a comfy robe. I´ve also become the “know-it-all” around the house (unfortunately, haha). I usually know what’s happening, where things are and what needs doing. Weirdly, it´s both satisfying and stressful. Luckily I´ve learned to enjoy whiskey in bed while watching Game of Thrones with Stephanie. I haven´t watched anything of the series, and I´m not really a fan, but I love watching it with S as she is a major fan!
When I stayed in Norwich in September (to settle down there), I never would have thought that I would stay in France for this long. I only planned for 2 weeks, and now I´m probably looking at a whole year.
Good God, I feel so incredibly lucky and grateful.
Alright. I better head home to Lalande. Tomorrow we´re doing our traditional Saturday shopping day. It´s been a while since we had a look in the second-hand shops in La Châtre. I´m hoping to find more fabric for my summer dress sewing-project.
Have a good weekend everyone!
Marie
I am so envious! Volunteering would be so rewarding
It was an amazing time! ♥️
Loved watching your work at Lalande. You are a ray of light and your positivity is infectious
Aaw thank you so much.! Sorry for my late reply! Hah. I’ve been so busy with my floral vlogs! 😅
Oh Marie! Finally !! after tonight’s direct video with Stephanie and Isabelle where they where answering questions, I was able to discover you HAVE a Blog!
Great to read you ! ; ))
Stay safe and Healthy!!!
Aah bless you. Thank you ever so much. Hehe, I do have blog yes ♥️
I want to live as you are living….
Aah. Anyone can If I they really put their mind to It ♥️