It’s been a busy week. For the first three days I was completely engulfed by a computer course. I need to learn how to use MYOB (a book-keeping programme) so that I can be of a little more use to Peter in his new business than just a coffee maker/receptionist/kisser in the kitchen. It was all very interesting. I had to keep reminding myself that book-keeping is not Quantum Mechanics. Unfortunately, the course assumed large amounts of prior knowledge - they were there to teach me the PROGRAMME, not BOOK-KEEPING - so I had to keep my wits about me and pay attention. It’s been a while since I did anything that demanded that level of concentration! But it was fine and, while I’m pretty sure I failed the exam (!!), I do have a fair idea of what the programme is about.
On Friday I collected the new car. It was rather hilarious. I dropped Peter at the airport at 5:00 a.m. (in my clapped out trade-in) and, as I was driving home, I turned on the fan to demist the windscreen. Roh-Ro, Rooby-Roo!! Instantly a new grinding noise started. I limped it home, took Ali to school a few hours later and let it have Nanna-rests for the whole day. After school we drove to the car dealership, willing the sad little car to last the distance. How embarrassing would it have been for the engine to seize on the way to trading it in??? The new car is lovely! It starts first time, doesn’t clunk or grind and smells of leather. Oooooh!!!
As so often seems to happen, the leafy quilt has fallen by the wayside. I have been distracted by flowers and ribbon and lace and other fripperies. This afternoon has been productive, though. I made a new bag (cos you know I don’t have enough of those!)…

SO, all in all, a good week. New stuff and an aching brain.

ps: I should sign off with the new name my brother has given me:
Dual Citrus Foliage.