Be Careful What You Dream Of

 This text is part of the Book Espresso project. A dictionary, and some exercises are waiting for you on our e-learning platform. This is the link: https://www.e-course.pl/moodle/course/view.php?id=13

 Be Careful What You Dream Of

When I was a little girl, I used to spend at least a month every summer at my grandparents’ holiday home. It was a simple place tucked away in the countryside, with a wide terrace that became my imaginary kingdom.

My favourite thing in the world was playing “house” out there. My grandmother — practical and endlessly kind — had given me some real bits and bobs to make it feel authentic: an old spice cabinet, a few battered pots and pans, some mismatched cutlery, cushions, and little rugs. To me, it was magic. A proper little home of my own.

And of course, part of “playing house” meant keeping it clean. That was what I’d seen both my grandmothers do every single day — wiping, sweeping, scrubbing — always with purpose and pride. One of my greatest joys was brooming the stairs and giving them a good wash.

Now, that particular activity was strictly off-limits. The stairs were steep and got slippery when wet — definitely not safe for a child. But I found my moments. While my grandparents were having their afternoon siesta or popping out for groceries, I’d seize the opportunity. Armed with a broom and a bucket, I’d get to work, completely absorbed in my little domestic dream.

Fast forward forty years... and here I am, still sweeping and scrubbing stairs. Only now it’s not pretend. It’s life.

So, the moral of the story? 

Be careful what you dream of.

Or, if you’re the affirming type, make sure you affirm in detail — right down to the mop and bucket. 😂😅😆

P.S.This isn’t a complaint — just a gentle smile at how things come full circle.

This text is part of the Book Espresso project. A dictionary, and some exercises are waiting for you on our e-learning platform. This is the link: https://www.e-course.pl/moodle/course/view.php?id=13