Bits and pieces...

Today has been a day of mixed fortunes. It started with an early morning wake-up so I could join my parents on one of their walks. The walk was good but, unlike the previous times, the weather was not. I know the British always go on about the weather but that's because we have so much of it. So today I was windswept and rained upon - one bright spot, I had a bacon sandwich.

Then later I applied for two more jobs. Again, I've probably got less chance than a cat in hell of even being shortlisted but I've got to keep on trying. In all honesty, I still hoping the job in Northern Italy will come together and, as these other jobs don't start until December, there's still a good chance it will.

Still haven't managed to get anything done about my teeth. I went for an initial consultation in London but that dentist completely overlooked the removal of my brackets and the provision of retainers, and every attempt I've made to get a price for this (and nothing else can happen until this is dealt with) has been met with silence. It looks like I'm going to have to dig deep into my pocket and get this done in the UK.

And now my eyes are giving me gyp. Sometimes I just can't focus them no matter where I hold the book or how far I am from the television. I don't know whether to see another optician (I had them tested and new glasses in July) or the doctor.

Finishing on a good note, I cooked tea (or supper, whichever you want to call it) for my parents and they thoroughly enjoyed it.