Some new things - and bug that won't go away!

Well I'm up to day 12 of having a sore chest and breathing issues.  Just when I thought I was getting better, I had another attack during French class, and had to leave early.  Another day off work and a CT scan later, and we're still no closer to finding out what the heck is wrong with me.  Thank goodness I have an understanding boss.

But to cheer me up, I've been given a couple of small gifts from the heart.

 

Everyone here has Gatsby fever (I guess it's because the scenes of the front of Jay Gatsby's mansion were filmed locally) and I would like to see the movie.  If only for the fabulous costumes - I just adore 1920's fashion!  However I thought I really should read the book before seeing the film.  So hubby bought me a copy to read in bed (along with lots of coffee).

 

Also a sweet little gift from Glamorous Neighbour.  We've been neighbours for quite some years now, but our mutual love of all things French has made us good friends these last couple of years.  In fact I now consider her one of my closest friends. 
I've been rather distressed at my lack of understanding all the dang rules of the French language, this combined with my feeling like something the puppy buried in the garden - and I was ready to throw in the towel.  But Glamorous Neighbour came to the rescue with encouragement, helping me with study, and buying me little gifts like a special notebook to put my study notes in, and the little reminder you see above, reminding me to just stop and enjoy the little things.

These things, along with the cute attention that puppy gives,

 

 

And pretty sunsets to admire from my window,

 



and I feel like I'm on the road to recovery.

Well almost......................