Thursday Journal with Neet

 The words this week are ' I used to be Snow White, but I drifted' I stamped and coloured the background    background with some dots to link into Mia's theme of Dots on Art Journal Journey Esme also has dots on her clothes.

Esme and Amanda were having a real heart to heart discussion on what they had decided to do  for their New Year resolutions, not that either of them would keep them for longer than a week in some cases even a month, but the thought was there. Esme had decided to give up chocolate ( a hard decision that one ) and not to talk about any of their friends in a derogatory way. Another one she thought of and might just last longer was to keep a boyfriend for longer than a month, to give him a chance to improve. Some smaller more private ones she decided to keep to herself.

Amanda's hardly ever lasted more than a week, sometimes she forgot what they were. This year she had decided to visit her parents more often, and be kind to her little brother ( that one wouldn't last long ) Not eat any more sweets, she was addicted to fudge. To work hard at her typing, even though she found it difficult to remember where all the letters were, and to work on her personnel skills as she wanted to get into the Human resources department at work. They were the major things to work on and this year she would try really hard to achieve them.

Esme asked Amanda if she thought she would manage these as she didn't do very well  last year. "No I know I didn't, before last year I used to be Snow White, but I drifted.

Well make sure you don't drift this year. I'll keep an eye on you and you can make sure I keep to mine as well"Said Esme.

Thursday Journal with Neet.

The words this week are 'Everything slows down with age'  Well I know how that feels.

The two sisters Amy and Millie are pestering their mum Janeen to show them how to play tennis as a new sports centre has opened in their town and there are some beginners courts. Some of their friends already know how to play and they thought it would great to play against them, if they could get the hang of it and be worthy opponents.

 "Not today girls, I'm a bit tired, and a lot of running about is just too much just now" 

"But Mum I don't think it will be too much, we will probably spend most of the time picking the tennis balls up off the floor when we keep missing the ball"  replied Millie who was the eldest. 

"I still think it's too much today and I don't really want to go out at all" said Janeen. "Why don't you go and play table tennis in your playroom for a while, and then it will be tea time. I'm too old for all this activity" 

"Mum you are not old said Millie, "no where near as old as Grandma and Grandad, I don't think they could play tennis"

"Flattery will not get you anywhere Millie, everything slows down with age, you will find out when you are older" replied Janeen.

The two girls went off to their playroom, knowing they were not going to win  that discussion, and thinking that if Mum thought she was old, then Grandparents must be well past it. They didn't want to get old in a hurry, that's for sure.

I am linking this to Mia's theme of dots on Art Journal Journey.

 

Thursday Journal with Neet

The words this week to start the new year off are ' If you want the best seat in the house you'll have to move the cat ' Maureen had gone round to see her best friend Trudy, not just to wish her a Happy New Year but to see her new cat as well. Trudy had been to the cat rescue place in town as she thought it better to rescue a cat rather than to start with a kitten. 

Maureen, after greeting her friend, asked how she was getting on with the cat, was it settling down, and what did she call it. 

" To be perfectly honest I don't know what to call her, Contrary or Awkward would be suitable, but it's a bit of an odd but correct name for this one. She looked so pathetic in the cats home and I felt sorry for her and she really looked as if she liked me"

"Well doesn't she like you" asked Maureen. "She looks very contented in that chair"

"Oh she thinks I'm great, I Buy her a special chair, fluffy and comfortable in the shape of a cat and what does she do, takes over the best chair in the house, so if you want the best seat in the house you'll have to move the cat"

"It's OK, I think I'll join you on the floor" replied Maureen.

"And to add another thing, I buy her the food she had with the rescue people and she won't eat it, I have gone through every cat food I can find and she will only eat the very best and most expensive one and any chicken I might have spare. She's going to cost me a fortune. Apart from that she is kind of cute. Any idea of a name for her while I make you a cop of coffee?"

" I'll think about it while you make the coffee" said Maureen.

I am linking this to Mia's theme of dots on Art Journal Journey

Thursday Journal with Neet

 The words this week are’ I only have a kitchen because it came with the house’ Shelley and Andrea are having a pre Christmas walk in the snow before they go back home to their flats to prepare for Christmas. Shelley is a very keen cook and was busy telling her friend all the delicious things she had cooked in readiness to the big day, mince pies, cheese biscuits , Christmas cake and pudding. All she had left to do was the actual meal and that was roast beef as her parents who were coming over for the day didn’t like turkey. “ What have you made “ Shelley asked Andrea. “ I haven’t made anything, all the vegetables are frozen and I bought the cakes and biscuits. You know me I hate cooking and I’m not very good at it “ replied Andrea. “ In fact I only have a kitchen because it came with the house” “ You really should learn how to cook or you will have to marry a chef, most men like good food” said Shelley. “ I’ll put it on my New Years Resolution list “ replied Andrea, knowing full well that it would only last for a few days. 

A bit of a quickie this week as I have a house full for Christmas. I hope you are all having a lovely time 

I am linking this to Sharon's theme of snow on Art Journal Journey

Thursday Journal with Neet.

 The quote this week is 'People who hate cats were mice in a previous life' When Freda and. Eleanor are neighbours and good friends. When they were younger they both wanted a pet and their mums thought a cat would be suitable as not only did they take themselves for a walk you could leave them for a whole day and go out shopping or to visit some friends. This seemed a brilliant idea and both girls were allowed to choose their own. Freda was lucky and managed to get two a brother and sister. Tinker and Tipsy. When Eleanor went to visit her she was surprised to see Freda  outside with her two cats.

"Why are you standing outside in the snow with Tinker and Tipsy? asked Eleanor.

" Well, you must have come across the problem of visitors who hate cats, well some have just arrived, the lady is terrified of them, so I had to bring them outside until they have gone"

" Yes, that's something I've found,"  said Eleanor :it's not as if the cats are viscous or anything, but they have a knack of finding someone who just hates them and they decide to go and sit on their knee. Gosh it's cold, I know I have only walked from next door, but had I known  I would have put  a warm Winter coat on"

" I didn't have time to get one I had to grab these two and get outside, but I did grab my hat as it was on the hall stand" replied Freda. " Do you think I could come round yours with these two, or will your cat  try to attack them ?"

" They will be OK, they all play together in our garden, lets see if if they are OK in the house, if not you can wear one of  my coats and come and stand outside"

"Great replied Freda, you know I think people who hate cats must have been mice in a previous life"

Thursday Journal with Neet.

The words this week are ' I used to be thin and gorgeous but it's my day off ' Sandra had gone to see her friend Maria who hadn't seen for a while. Thinking she might be ill it was a bit surprised when she arrived to find her inside the housed perfectly OK. Having ploughed through a few inches of snow she asked her if she would like to go for a walk and to give her and her dog Ranger some exercise. The dog was looking through the window, undecided if he actually wanted to go  out in the cold and chase that deer or stay in the warm. He tried to look as pathetic as he could and could see it was working. The decision was made, it didn't look as if Maria wanted to go out either. She was a very slim girl who didn't need to exercise to keep trim.  Maria looked at Sandra and couldn't resist the temptation to remark that Sandra could go walking in the snow if she wanted, it would help her loose some weight. Sandra was extremely annoyed and said "I used to be slim but it's my day off" Maria didn't know if she was supposed to laugh at that, but decided not to. With that Sandra went out and vowed not to speak to Maria again, although she did know she could do with looking a few pounds.

The one at the bottom is one I did for our Thursday journal but didn't put it on as Neet was unable to, due to illness. It was for my theme of the sea.

I am linking this to Sharons  theme of snow on Art Journal Journey

Art journal Journey

 My theme on Art Journal Journey this month is The sea. This time I have used stamped and printed images.