tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post5489483793730818585..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: What shall I write about?Meanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-81693673272426402322019-04-29T16:06:51.251+01:002019-04-29T16:06:51.251+01:00What strikes me is your independence! It’s the gre...What strikes me is your independence! It’s the greatest luxury and the simplest pleasure to be independent. It’s funny because I’m married with four children and work as a midwife , intimately involved with other people’s lives, but what I like best is being alone and making my own decisions. I love my life , and don’t regret a thing . Aren’t we complex, us humans ? I always read your blog and vicariously revel in your independence. Ser.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-23293456313884527382019-04-28T09:39:28.648+01:002019-04-28T09:39:28.648+01:00Thank you. I'm chuffed that I have been some h...Thank you. I'm chuffed that I have been some help. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-22280877753247569472019-04-28T09:38:41.813+01:002019-04-28T09:38:41.813+01:00Thank you for your story. Thank you for your story. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-81458709600715509582019-04-28T09:37:59.566+01:002019-04-28T09:37:59.566+01:00Yes. I am pleased that my mum and dad had sex at t...Yes. I am pleased that my mum and dad had sex at the right time, ha ha. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-32890109691942642102019-04-28T09:36:55.144+01:002019-04-28T09:36:55.144+01:00Try this.
https://www.facebook.com/FrugalqueeninFr...Try this.<br />https://www.facebook.com/FrugalqueeninFrance/?epa=SEARCH_BOXMeanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-22433138050865166292019-04-27T15:57:07.535+01:002019-04-27T15:57:07.535+01:00Ilona, I love your blog as it echoes my own philos...Ilona, I love your blog as it echoes my own philosophy of life. I am in the fortunate position of having an NHS pension to look forward to when I am 60. It will not be huge as I have always worked part time and had time out to bring up my children, but I know I am very lucky.<br /><br /> When I got to 55 I felt like you, that I was no longer enjoying my work. The work intensity had led to burn out. On my on call days I was making a medical decision once every ten minutes, in a long 11 hour day. It felt very unsafe and I felt the longer I stayed the more likely I was to make a mistake. I now do much less, just enough to pay my bills, which due to not buying anything, are small. My pleasures are mostly free: going to the library, walking my dogs.<br /><br /> The other blog I used to follow was 'Frugal Queen'. I really miss her tips, and following the progress of her 'Fluffies'.faithful houndnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-20128836023209277172019-04-27T09:54:26.875+01:002019-04-27T09:54:26.875+01:00great vid.. you are extrememly fortunate that stat...great vid.. you are extrememly fortunate that state pension kicked in at 60!! Gilliannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-27951283011824332112019-04-24T17:22:14.542+01:002019-04-24T17:22:14.542+01:00I would love to hear about memories from your chil...I would love to hear about memories from your childhood as well.I remember you saying that you came from the same area as my Dads side of the Family.Things like did you have hand me downs from other Family members,did you have holidays,a bike,dolls...Hope you dont think that this is being nosy,lol.I just love hearing other peoples memories,because again there is so much us of a certain age could show the young uns!!,xxDebinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-29543092429692060032019-04-24T16:33:24.120+01:002019-04-24T16:33:24.120+01:00Thanks for the reply. I thought you might say goo...Thanks for the reply. I thought you might say good old soap and water! I agree that make up accentuates the lines.Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766240849932971541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-51969602244657700892019-04-24T15:39:19.880+01:002019-04-24T15:39:19.880+01:00Hi Ilona Mayze Heidi and Oscar - Loved your expla...Hi Ilona Mayze Heidi and Oscar - Loved your explanation regarding your job very interesting. I gave up my job as a bank secretary due to my father going down with Alzheimers Disease - I cared for him for 8 years. Since then I got involved in hobbies pet care and caring. I have a lovely lady calling frequently who is an angel she cuts our lawns takes me out for coffee near the sea and is so so kind. Yes you are so right life does change for us all - i am the same age as you Ilona and am a full time carer and cat carer too. I thought of you today as i went shopping in Tesco and bought some yellow stickers they are great and helps with the finance. Life can be very expensive as we get older and you are so right to look for bargains. I love all your posts and look forward to seeing them. Benny wants to go out in the pouring rain he is old and confused so sometimes i have to keep him in but he has a lovely life good food lots and lots of love and Amy. Lots of love Ilona and your darling pets. thank you for your great advice.xxxx Liz Amy and Benny.xxxx liz mullettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-38980604449632901212019-04-24T14:58:11.411+01:002019-04-24T14:58:11.411+01:00Excellent advice as always Ilona. Far too many peo...Excellent advice as always Ilona. Far too many people are stuck with n jobs they dislike because they’ve taken on too many financial commitments and live way beyond their means. I realised a llong time ago that living more frugally and simply would give me a lot more choices and cut my cloth accordingly. When work got too stressful I was able to reduce my hours and I’m now on the cusp of handing in my notice. I have another less demanding job that I’ll do 2-3 days a month but I’ll be able to choose my hours. Your blog and way of life has helped me enormously so thank you. theboatgalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-89733931791460664562019-04-24T10:01:00.920+01:002019-04-24T10:01:00.920+01:00Hi. Probably all three of those. I try to eat a lo...Hi. Probably all three of those. I try to eat a lot of fresh food, very little processed, hardly any alcohol. I don't eat meat or fish. Walking keeps my body going and is good for relaxation and the mind. And yes, I am positive, have no reason to stress about anything, what will be will be. I will overcome any obstacle in my way. <br /><br />As for face cleansing routine, all I do is wash my face under a cold tap every morning with soap. I then slap on some moisturizer, which could be anything, I even have some I found in a skip. I did buy a jar of Olay which is quite nice. That's it really. I don't wear makeup, can't be bothered. I think it makes an older woman look even older, as it tends to accentuate the lines. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-30912999568085072192019-04-24T09:50:42.993+01:002019-04-24T09:50:42.993+01:00Thank you for your comment. xxxThank you for your comment. xxxMeanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-5331148063612415012019-04-24T09:50:11.070+01:002019-04-24T09:50:11.070+01:00Thank you, I'm chuffed that you like my blog. ...Thank you, I'm chuffed that you like my blog. xxxMeanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-92175659591514420832019-04-24T09:48:22.136+01:002019-04-24T09:48:22.136+01:00I find it very strange that people have different ...I find it very strange that people have different levels of common sense. I suppose that could be down to people who are more educated than others, and have a different level of intelligence. I am not very clever, did not go into further education, but learnt all about life through living it. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-60624156800169677932019-04-24T09:43:16.128+01:002019-04-24T09:43:16.128+01:00Best of luck with that, Sondra. You take control o...Best of luck with that, Sondra. You take control of your own life, it belongs to you, nobody else. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-15341408641151389112019-04-24T09:41:47.817+01:002019-04-24T09:41:47.817+01:00Funny you said that, I was thinking along the same...Funny you said that, I was thinking along the same lines. Now that I am approaching 70 maybe it's a time to include some of my past life and record it for historical reasons. I'll get my thinking cap on. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-46092320181609865782019-04-24T09:41:27.446+01:002019-04-24T09:41:27.446+01:00As always.helpful,sincere with good old fashion va...As always.helpful,sincere with good old fashion values that a lot of people seem to be lacking in these days.I know that lots and lots of people read your blog,but I will go as far to say that you should have your own write ups in the newspapers!.Why doesnt every one see that this is a really sensible way to live!.And although Ive never been one to splash the cash..I have been guilty of wasting money on things that I didnt need,but were in the sales!.This was many many years ago,but these mistakes still cost money!.When growing up,we didnt have alot.My Dad worked full time and my worked part time but was always there for us before and after school.But I never felt deprived in any way because they saved for taking us kids on days out and holidays.We had an old car and used to pile in it.Every thing we owned was looked after and nothing was left on our plates at meal times.Life is for living and as you say,as long as all the bills are paid,what money is left over can be used the doing more exciting things..having fun..being happy!.Also knowing that you have money behind you for any emergencies.People these days,seem to forget that having fun neednt cost money.I noticed a family down the park yesterday,all sat around a picnic blanket eating sandwiches,drinking water all chatting away to each other..they even cleared all their litter up and took it with them.And I sat and reflected,that this is how life used to be...should still be!.Simple but Happy!! As always,Ilona you give very good advice,xxDebinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-44360161124635216072019-04-24T09:39:22.534+01:002019-04-24T09:39:22.534+01:00I think about politics, but I find it's best n...I think about politics, but I find it's best not to talk about it too often. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-15884284027650762032019-04-24T09:37:48.282+01:002019-04-24T09:37:48.282+01:00Your life seems pretty full right now. Brilliant. ...Your life seems pretty full right now. Brilliant. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-52709985107893535332019-04-24T09:36:32.601+01:002019-04-24T09:36:32.601+01:00Nice to know you have embraced changes to your lif...Nice to know you have embraced changes to your life, and are now in a good place. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-60218967212576673932019-04-24T05:52:12.147+01:002019-04-24T05:52:12.147+01:00I wondered what on earth I would fill my time with...I wondered what on earth I would fill my time with after retirement from teaching. I really shouldn;t have worried. I've remade my lie and the sense of control and personal choice is very fulfilling.<br />(and I spend a lot less now)<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-43339425158596301762019-04-24T05:20:41.320+01:002019-04-24T05:20:41.320+01:00Thank you for being one of the "few" who...Thank you for being one of the "few" who do not mention politics. Your site is always a bit of fresh air. Keep on talking about everyday life. Ordinary people, like us, are always way more interesting than politicians or celebrities. Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02653044402389501155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-3431715292168150422019-04-24T00:00:17.695+01:002019-04-24T00:00:17.695+01:00Retirement ? You mostly wonder how you ever had ti...Retirement ? You mostly wonder how you ever had time to go to work!<br />I make my own soap, washing powder, kombucha, sourdough,cook healthy meals, shop at farmers market, belong to a ladies bushwalking group and a handmade art book group, I knit, crochet, sew, make quilts, read, work in my garden, do some yoga and walk around the neighborhood nearly every dayand often get clothes and craft supplies from the local charity shops....wouldn't go back to work if you paid me. 😆abbeysmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10578270434201681452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-35320253251566060392019-04-23T22:12:26.577+01:002019-04-23T22:12:26.577+01:00It would be nice to hear some memorable stories fr...It would be nice to hear some memorable stories from your trucking days.Wizzynoreply@blogger.com