Thursday, 19 February 2026

I have a rice pudding in the oven.

I don't use my oven very often, it's not huge, it's not floor standing and it sits on my counter top. It only has one shelf but it's big enough for me. I didn't buy it new, it was second hand but had only been used once. I bought a two ring hob from AO and I cook most things on that. As I've said before, I moved in with just a bed and that was given to me by my youngest son. I purchased a very small fridge freezer also from AO. My furniture, a small sofa, chair and a bathroom cupboard, I bought from a charity warehouse. Cass gave me a wardrobe that was far too big for the bedroom it was in. I keep it in my living room, it probably looks strange there but I don't care. Nobody sees the bungalow apart from my family.

I lead a very quiet life, Autumn group, getting Cass's washing dry and walking Beano. It suits me just fine, no grief, no hassle, just peace.



2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hester, I admire you so much, following you since Money-saving Expert days, so I don't know how many years that is but you are a lady with strength gumtion and so many qualities I woebe proud of. You deserve a bit of peace now to enjoy your life, just you and Beano, and of course Cass and your family. Stay strong enjoy and keep posting, I love reading your stories. Thank you and take care

shyleigh said...

I have a bookcase, a set of storage cubbies with bins for my hand embroidery, a huge box of a thing belonging to my sister, a dining room table that seats 8 when opened, and a sewing machine in my living room in addition to love seat, rocking chair, glider with ottoman, and a sort of recliner. Very crowded but, if you don't like it you don't have to come over!! We are well past the age of needing to "keep up with the Joneses" (or whatever the English equivalent is). So glad you are happier!

I have a rice pudding in the oven.

I don't use my oven very often, it's not huge, it's not floor standing and it sits on my counter top. It only has one shelf but ...