Quiet life

Quiet life . . . what was one of those I wonder? They say life builds up speed as you get older, though I'm sure the ubiquitous 'they' are referring to the speed at which you head towards old age! However, I also think it is because as you get older you become more aware of time slipping away from you and therefore try to cram more and more in! Where once upon a time one weekend out of four would be busy, now we have to plan a quiet weekend.
Since splitting up with my husband of 30 plus years, meeting my new partner and moving in with him, my life has gone from the slow steady tick over of a Ferguson tractor to the full blown roar of an Aston Martin - something I plan to drive one day! Making up for lost time with a vengeance. But we live life!
We went to a dinner dance recently, a full blown black tie affair . I only mention it because it is not something I had ever been to before. The sheer indulgence of getting dressed up in a glamorous dress, and stepping out with a handsome man in full dinner suit was amazing. Nine of us went, had a smashing time - it was a Bond Theme night (Casino Royal to be precise) - and plan to do it again . . . because we can!
On the same day we had been to the NEC for a Hobbycrafts Exhibition - well the night before, met up with some friends for dinner and then the NEC the next day. You see what I mean about cramming things in!
More later . . . .