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Moving on . . .for sure
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Moving on . . .for sure Wow, what a past I have! Now, when I was a bride of seventeen, I had never been allowed in my mother's kitchen. I had no idea as to how to cook, so I taught myself. I didn't know how to do housework, as I had always let Mum do everything. She'd tell me, here's a bucket of water and a cloth. Wash the wall. I'd look at her. Then I'd try to do what she asked. She's say, no, that's wrong, you do it like this. Then she'd wash the whole wall. That happened with pretty much everything, except vaccuuming. I think I did a bit of that, and maybe some sweeping. I did sweep and mop for my grandmother in her shop, because when she said do it, she felt that I would. If it wasn't right, she'd say no, you do . . .and I'd do it. Not a problem, so I learned a few things in the florist about cleaning, especially buckets, nice putrid ones. Maybe that's why at a later time, even though I have a weak stomach, I'd just get into putrid things, and get it over with, the faster the better.  in that shop I did learn everything, even writing bills. I just wasn't allowed to make the arrangements. Did that stop me in my own life at a later time? No. If I want flowers, I just do it, like everything else.I bought a book called "Cook with Confidence", and started reading. In there it told me how to braise steak, how to pan fry, and a bunch of other things. I'd have dinner at a lady's house, and I'd ask her, how did you do that? after she served up a meal. She'd tell me, and I'd make a mental note. It did take me ten years to develop my spaghetti recipe. When I finally did the "grande spaghetti", I decided, yep, perfect, just the way I like it, meaning that to me, it was just like the beautiful spaghetti I had been served by an italian mamma when I was a little girl. I had done it, and it tasted just right. These days I am slack, and do the boring variety, only it's still home cooked. I used the same techniques for learning to bake, because I love cakes and biscuits. If I want them, I have to bake them, so I did. I think one of the most important things I learned out of my cookbooks, and I say plural, because by this time I was reading the "Women's Weekly Cookbook", and it was big, bold and full of a lot more recipes, or instructions on cooking, one of the most important things was how to saute an onion. It is so easy! Once you know that, you have the basis of half a million dinner recipes, as without fried onions, most meals just don't taste the same. Actually cakes have a basic order of preparation, and so do biscuits. Get that under your belt, and before you know it, you'll be a star in your own kitchen. There is one rule that will help a lot in the kitchen. Stay with anything you are cooking on the stove, and keep an eye on all other cooking. Make sure that you check things, or stir if on the stove, and ensure it has enough water (unless using oil) in it, to prevent burning. It's easy as. Try it some time. If you buy appliances, they come with childproof instructions, as in step by step, so that anyone can cook things with them. I learned a lot from tasting. I'd taste a meal, and I'd ask myself now what's in this? I'd work out that it had garlic, an easy one, a bit of parsley perhaps, and then a few other things. I'd always ask the cook if I didn't work it out for myself. Then when I wanted to add herbs, I bought one herb book, and before I knew it, I had fourteen related books, and I know about herbs now. So all this is boring. Well, that is exactly how I learned to use a screwdriver, a hammer, a drill, and am still learning to saw. Give me the right saw, and I have no problem. I have always had trouble with a traditional saw. I can use various trimming saws, and have an electric saw, so it doesn't matter anymore. Recently, I was told "that's a good beginner's toolbox". I did not say one word, as I own about four toolboxes. It's ok. That one is my little toolbox, for taking with me, for this, that and the other around the place. The other toolboxes are for everything that really doesn't fit into this toolbox, only guess what! Yep, most of it is in this tiny teensy toolbox, and there's really no room for all of them, and they are still in there, including the sockets. I taught myself how to basically maintain a lawnmower, and I do all my own cord replacements on the grass trimmer. Then I turned around and replaced the fuel tank on my mower. Only I can't do everything on it. I often lubricate things that don't sound healthy, and yes, I bother to find out which lubricant to use before I start, from someone who actually knows what they are talking about. I tighten things that have come loose, including pot/saucepan handles (to the correct tension). I check other things, to ensure they are properly maintained, and if they are not right, I do maintain them, so that they last. I am the idiot paying for things, so I want them to last as long as I can make them last. That is a very good reason for me really keeping things as healthy as possible, whatever they are. I used to do a bit of work on the car, only even the men get baffled now that everything is computer controlled, and still there are things I can do, just I feel that I do everything else, so the mechanic can work on the car! Um, yep, I have learned sewing, having a Fashion Retail Certificate, which means that I learned the construction as well as the retail side of things, and have learned some leatherwork, string knotting and a bunch of other skills. Maybe that's the thing with me. I say the machine is dead, or alive if on, and treat it a bit like a living creature, in that I "feed" it with fuel, and give it the healthy diet of oil, grease or whatever it needs, a bit like an animal, and I treat the animals in a similar fashion, only their grease tends to be things like bones or meat, depending on which animal we are talking about. If I want a new wall, I am very likely to work out how to install it. Yes, when I bought my new kitchen, I did let someone else build it and install it, only that was then. Now I know a lot more, and if I work on my kitchen, I might never need to install a new one, as I might just make the one I have lovely like a new one. I can't believe how much better I slept last night after installing a new security chain on my front door, as I have felt twice that someone was watching me sleep. Yes, I did check the security footage, and decided there must be something wrong when I couldn't find evidence of someone entering on those occasions. Anyway, there is this thing called emotional security, and if the security chain creates emotional security, then it is worth the small cost, and my installation efforts, which took at least five minutes! Maybe now you know that oops, maybe she doesn't have to have a man, and that is what happens when men say you want it, do it your self! I did, and now I have everything I need, in my abilities. If I don't know how to do it, I can quickly learn. Unlike others, I do understand OH&S. That's occupational health and safety, meaning that I do understand that if you cut hair, and someone walks in, like when you trim flowers, you need to make sure that either you have swept up the mess before someone walks in, or keep cleaning regularly, and should someone walk in at the wrong moment, ensure that they are aware of the trip/slip hazards, and to avoid them. I understand to look for what could cause injury, and do something suitable to prevent it. Would you like me to drag this on? Nope, didn't think so. Everything in life is as easy or as complicated as you make it, and sometimes when we are alone, it gets really complicated, not because it is, just because we feel alone, and that's the time to think about, ok, how will I handle this? Depending on the time of your life, the place and other factors, when you are young, you just get in and do it, and when you are older, if you feel fine, you will just do it too. Sometimes, no matter how skilled you are, you long for company, the sort that has a brain like yours, or at least the respect needed for that kind of a brain, and if you find it, everything is easy again. Only until you find that beautiful mind, it might be a while before anything feels easy, and that's just life. I think I have to go and do something useful, sorry! Gotta go!
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Everything in life is as easy or as complicated as you make it, and sometimes when we are alone, it gets really complicated, not because it is, just because we feel alone, and that's the time to think about, ok, how will I handle this? Depending on the time of your life, the place and other factors, when you are young, you just get in and do it, and when you are older, if you feel fine, you will just do it too. I just want to say thank you for your story... Not all will understand or see your points...unless they have been through much the same. You're right learn to do for yourself and depend on no one..but..alone there are challenges. Inspiring lady ((hugs)) Expressing your truest, most beautiful self in a very personal way... Classy
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Just wanted to let you know I appreciate the work you put into your blog. I might not always leave a comment , but I do read the posts, and I know how much effort it takes to produce. You have been appreciated!! Pass it on! "A full blown basket of hash browns with a steaming cup of 'WTF?" on the side" Enter my Lair: spudsy1000
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