"I'm usually thin and gorgeous but it's my day off" is the quote we had to work with today and marry it up with Art Journal Journey 's "Snow" theme.
"It was a snowy day when Sandra and Bettina decided to meet up and do something, afterall it was a lovely crisp day with just a little snowfall on the ground and it had not turned into that slushy stuff that happens just when you have a brand new pair of red boots that you want to show off. So, making the most of the light snowfall Sandra set off in her new big shiny red boots.
"Fancy going ice skating in the park?" asked Bettina.
"Not today" answered Sandra. "I've only come out to please you" she went on to say.
"Oh, sorry, there was I thinking you had come out to show off your new shiny red boots" quipped Bettina, "I had noticed them, in fact you can hardly miss them, they are huge."
"These old things" replied Sandra, fingers crossed behind her back because she hated telling lies but it was ok if you did that with your fingers, wasn't it?
"Well, what did you have in mind then?" asked Bettina.
"Err I don't want to do anything where there are crowds, I'm not feeling up to it today."
"What do you mean? You've come out wearing that big red coat and those fab new boots but you don't want to go where people are? I don't understand you."
"You know me, I'm usually thin and gorgeous, but it's my day off."
What do you mean it's your day off? queried Bettina.
"I don't honestly know. I was so excited to wear my new red boots but then when I set off did not feel like it, not wanting to go out at all. But I had promised to meet you and so I didn't like ringing and calling it off."
"You silly old thing" said Bettina, "You know we have been friends for such a long time, you could have rung and told me how you felt. I'd have come over to yours and we could have stayed in nice and warm. We didn't have to come out."
Bettina went and put her arm around Sandra giving her a big hug and the two of them decided the best thing to do was to go back to Sandra's and sample some of her mum's mince pies. Who likes trudging around in snow anyway!"
Hopefully I am back now, still got a few spots that are itching but at least the pain of the shingles has gone. How I wish I had known about the vaccination in time to have one.
10 comments:
I’m pleased to see you back. I don’t think I could walk in those boots, I would be falling over my own feet. Great story, love their conversation and it does look cold and snowy. Hugs Wendy xx
Your journal page is lovely, as always, and I am so sorry you have shingles, that's really not nice Hoe you soon feel better! Hugs, Valerie
Yes, sometimes it's better to stay in 😊☕🍮🥧
Have a happy time 💗
Haha! This is too relatable. I hate going out when it is cold and snowy. This is the time of year when I try my best to stay home. It is freezing this week so I am going to be doing some baking, working on my craft projects, and having someone come over to clean my carpets. Not venturing out in the cold if I can help it haha. Thanks for sharing!
Those are pretty fun red boots, and I bet if the snow gets deep they will keep Sandra's feet quite warm. I used to be thin too (grin) but the older I get the more my body resembles my grandmother and one of her sisters. I would never have thought that when I was 20 years old. (grin again). How are the shingles doing? Still itching? I hope they are much better and you are getting your holiday things done. This month is going way to fast, isn't it? have a wonderful rest of your weekend and week ahead, and thank you for joining Sharon at AJJ. hugs-Erika
Glad to hear you are doing better and thanks for your visit. I'm sure you can guess what I'm going to say next but yes I am still on crutches, till end of January appt at least :( We also had a cat emergency during the week (abscess after a nasty cat bite) and I have been taking care of her ever since as she is confined to the house and wearing a cone till she is better!
Such perfect wording for a snowy theme and I love those fabulous red boots 😊. I'm glad to hear your getting better, sending you healing wishes! Hugs, Jo x
I had to smile at this prompt. I'll stay in, especially when there is so much snow. Thanks for also sharing it with us at AJJ using Sharon's theme. Nice to read you are nearly over the shingles.
Your story is absolutely wonderful! You are a very clever writer!!! And I love how you "married" the two themes this month. I especially like her big red boots in the snow. I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and my hope is that your shingles heal quickly. Thank you for joining us at AJJ this month. Hugs, Sharon
A great story and a fantastic choice of characters for the picture!
It's good that you're feeling better again, keep taking it easy!
hugs Elke
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