The question of what you would do if you won a large sum of money on the lottery came up in the kitchen at work today as everyone, or almost everyone, dug out £2 to put on tonight's Euro millions. We laughed as everyone 'in it' suggested I'd be one of the few staff members left at school and talk turned to moving abroad, buying big houses and never working ever again. And what about me? What would I do with a few million?
My honest response is that I would change very little. I would buy Tao, my favourite horse at the stables to spare him from a life of riding school misery. I would hopefully buy the house we currently rent and probably give a little money to friends and family, or a lot in my parent's case who have given me far too much over the years. Of course things would change. I wouldn't have to calculate the costs of skiing and riding and purchasing fabrics and craft materials. I could upgrade my equipment and maybe buy a pair of ski boots. I would have savings!
I would not quit work - hard as it can be at times I really do love my job. I would try very hard not to change the person I am now, except of course in a positive way - become more patient, more generous and more tolerant.
The reason for this? I am content. Like everyone else I have good days and bad days but ultimately I feel I have been dealt a bloody good hand and I am grateful for that.
On that note I will leave you with a few photos of mine and Jo's last two-in-a-row crafting sessions.
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| Glass beads bought from a charity shop for 75p + interesting paper from my stash + Jo's never-before-used glue gun = very funky marble things to be used to make coasters, decorate jars for candles and stick on drawing pins to make them prettier. |
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| Getting ready for Christmas with some very cute stuffed trees - expect these in your gifts people! |
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| Jo's first mini patchwork... |
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| ...and mine. |
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| And the complete works - two patchworks each, a bunch of trees and our first attempt at free embroidery. |
S (and J) x
