I have the distinct feeling that if Bliss could see the state of this house she would either laugh or be furious… it has never looked so clean, I am sure she had no idea I had it in me!!!
I am reluctant to admit that it is pride that has kept it this way, that and a fear that if the Count caught a glimpse of this place in anything other than pristine condition he would have no problem letting the dishes pile up or leave stuff lying around… As a consequence, the dishes are done the minute they are used and the living room doesn’t even look lived in… I can see that the next 9 weeks are going to make me a much better housekeeper…
Bliss would be so proud…
(By the way, I am feeling rather warm and fuzzy that the Kiwi cricket players beat the Australians today in a one day game. There are few things that make a New Zealander more satisfied … I have lived here for the best part of 6 years and I still can’t support the Aussies (pronounced Ozzys) in sport. We were thrashed by them in the test series so the victory today is even sweeter… )
We won!
As always, it’s bloody fantastic to beat the Aussie (particularly after being thrashed by them so many times!)