Things I've Learned This Fortnight

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts/words:) As my stint comes to an end, I've a moment for reflection. I'm making this list of things that I learned---I'm actually surprised that there are soooo much stuff that I didn't do/know.

I've Learned:

• How to use a corkscrew to open wine bottles
• That cocktail hour before dinner is fabulous & relaxing
• That watching the sunrise every morning from the lazy comfort of my bed is a blessing
• How to use a grill.
  
• The difference between pinot grigio/chardonnay, merlot/cabernet and other sundry wines.
• The different glasses that you use with which and what.
  
• That a vodka tonic is absolutely refreshing on a hot day.
  
• Numerous recipes and stuff to cook.
  
• That hordeuves can actually be pretty good.
• What my perfect kitchen will look like!
  
• That I've missed cooking and eating chicken, fish & turkey with every dinner meal.
  
• That I have the capabilities of driving like an old lady.
• That if I ever get to the point that I have to be in a nursing home for a protracted period of time, where there is NO INTERNET and noone knows how to PLAY SPADES, then please....someone please put me down & out.
  
• That I'm a pretty damn good cook! (Even better than I originally thought I was)
  
• That I actually can get tired of driving around.
• That without the internet/my cellphone, I'm living in a shell.
  
• That my preloaded Ipod is a lifesaver!

Ok, so most of these revolved around food & drink....but I've been avoiding the scale all fortnight. However, I did make it a point to take a jaunt with the doggies every evening so I shouldn't be that bad.