Not So Purple Thoughts

                                                                       🤑🤑🤑🤑 I sometimes wonder what I would do if I had a lot of money. The kind of money that buys you an island or a small country. What would I do, after I had bought several houses, vehicles and holiday (assuming the pandemic is over)?? I suspect I would be overwhelmed, rather than happy. It would be amazing at first, but the novelty of it would wear off pretty quick. Even though I complain about my everyday life, I would miss my daily challenges. Well, some of them... It would be far too boring if I could buy anything. When a treat becomes part of the routine, it loses its charm a little. Have you seen any of the reality TV shows? "Made in Chelsea" must be the notorious one for eating out. It makes me want to scream, "Not again!!" Another impediment is that I am not good at flaunting. I would be a very guilt-stricken rich woman.  Each shopping trip would definitely end with paying for some r

For the first time in a while, I am having to pause and go back to basics. It is not about me though. This is an unprecedented situation for the entire world and I look at it differently now, comparing to two weeks ago. Two weeks ago, I was taking it personally. Yes, my "selfish-self" was taking it personally. I had many plans, and I was being told they would not materialise any time soon. There was the trip to Italy to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I have never been before and I was already imagining myself strolling in the sun in a floaty dress, admiring the sights whilst stuffing my face with real pizza. Of course, it was the universe sabotaging my dream trip. There were the birthday plans. I was excited that for once my birthday falls on a Saturday. I had lots of fun things planned. My sister was coming over from another country, my girlfriends were joining us. As it got closer to my birthday, most flights were cancelled, all pubs, bars and restaurants s