relaxing

it's sunny
there are no demands on my time & I'm enjoying a relaxing day
husband came for a walk, it was good to get outside
husband made me breakfast as an unexpected treat

I've been out for couch to 5k, I can get to the beach & back in the training.
I'm made arrangements to see a friend tomorrow & get out to the beach for a walk with her.
I've remembered to take the positives from last year, & now I can put my review in context, & yes - it wasn't so bad.

On the bright side...

• something I wasn't going to enjoy was scheduled for the end of the day so I can come home & get over it 
• the sun is shining
• people were really helpful & gave me their time
• they gave me some helpful ideas
• I gave a couple of good presentations of my plans,
• non-specialists understood them, I was pleased with myself
• I'm pleased I arranged the meetings
• friends & husband have calmed me down

Pub

I got my 10k steps yesterday,

everyone that came out found us, it was a good group & a nice afternoon

I didn't get hurt when I fell,

the shoes I scuffed aren't favourites

I was encouraging when someone told us good news

we turned up in good time & I enjoyed my food (I picked well)

The bright side

walked away from a meeting thinking it'd been a success,
turned up prepared.
new trainers arrived
went for my run
phone fits in legging pockets without falling out
can hear the tabata timer from my leggings pocket
husband made me hot chocolate when I got home
& was watching out for me so he could open the door to let me in
little wins, lots of happy

Progress

boss seemed happy with what I've done
he was free when I went over
I got a seat for the briefing, & took a drink with me, & didn't fidget much
Husband left the room at the same time as me
I got a document drafted
it's been sunny & I got to wander in the sunshine

Successes

I made it to running, just.  It's friendly.
Also made some decent progress on an activity I've been avoiding.
Successfully delegated another action I've been avoiding.
Progress all over the place, & some breathing room.
Husband ordered me my favourite with his tea, it was waiting for me when I came home from running.
& he made me hot chocolate 😍

good day

I had a good day, got stuff accomplished, wandered in the sunshine.
On top of the paperwork at work (phew!)
Plenty of steps (15k!)  & enjoyed the chat at couch to 5k.

In a good mood, nicely sore from weights yesterday.
Bunnies are healthy & happy, saw them binkying around in the run.
Ate plenty of fruit.

Sunny & walkies

I had a lovely nap, & then husband took me walkies.  It's sunny but the wind is cool.  I also wandered to the shop for hay for the bunnies & bought some flowers.  They're lovely, & the perfect colour for a friend.  I also wandered down to see some friends.  Fun catching up.

There's bread in the machine for later, plenty of fruit eaten today, & I'm eyeing up a yoghurt to tide me over til the bread's ready.  I'd say husband bought my favourite kind but it's actually the only kind I like.  Nice one husband.

No pressure or chores today, I love lazy Sundays.  Am about to hit 10k steps so not that lazy.  Had a lovely relaxing morning lying in bed reading.  Getting into the book now.  Am so thankful I have the time to indulge such hobbies, & sitting colouring in, even the blogging.

productive day

• up early for the tip
• finally getting rid of the bottles means we can collect recycling in the bin instead of on the bench
• got rid of the cardboard that was lying on the kitchen floor 
• breakfast with husband, got the shopping done & got home in time for my next venture
• got my steps / couch to 5k training in on the way to meet friends, & arrived just at the right time
• stayed for lunch & made a really good choice of meal
• took a collection of old blankets & sheets to the animal shelter
• had a lovely chat with husband in the car
• took him to his choice of take-away for tea
• the game he set up was good, we won.  (I like winning ;-) )

learning

had a fun day at work,
asked reasonable questions at the meet the managers
had a good chat with husband & he's helped me form my ideas for my overview
& now I get to play with visio!  I love learning things.
got my 10k steps.

me again

• have started decluttering,
• some clothes I'll never wear again are in a charity bag
• now I have my new job I can introduce more variety as to what I wear at work
• I can wear my skirts!
• husband has decided we're decluttering at the weekend

• the bunnies are well
• they're spending time frolicking outside
• took a half day & had lovely fish & chips with husband
• all is well :-)

more success

• Husband's home, I love it when that happens ;-)
• Had another reasonable conversation with a colleague, made some suggestions, comments, provided direction.  She says I'm easy to talk to, I hope I'm providing encouragement in an environment that lacks it.
• Lunchmates!  We had a good conversation, & workmate has emailed out pub invites.
• Workmate's doing a charity carwash, easy way to get my car clean.
• I've nearly finished a big chunk of work in my massive project, 
• it's still under control
• Enjoying running
• ran with the same lady as last time, fun chatting
• found some important paperwork I misplaced
• workmate helped me look

Success

I did well today, I had the relevant paperwork on hand, I was slick & showed myself to be in control.  The meeting went better & I left happy.

I had a positive conversation with a colleague & got to tell her she was doing well, & I had a nice chat with a lunchmate who doesn't usually join us.

I got an extra done for the boss, & made some progress in a task I was putting off.  I did some investigating & it's turned out ok.

I got husband a present, & another on order that's due to arrive on time.

Run

weather was good for the 10k, I got up in plenty of time & got myself organised to walk down to race HQ.  Had a pleasant walk & sat listening to the sea for a while.

The traffic was mostly considerate & patient for the runners crossing the road.  Loads of runners said thanks or gave a little thumbs up as they passed.

Home for lunch, husband got my text & cooked bacon.

Had a lovely relaxing afternoon, & am feeling relieved (though slightly sad) about admitting to a hobby that's passed, & offering to sell my collection.  There are newbies starting so it's a good time.  It's overdue.  Have also managed to part with a few things out of wardrobe that I will never wear.

Work productivity

I got a nice bit of work finished, & I made my self-imposed deadline.

I had a good day, I got out for a couple of walks in the sunshine, & meeting my deadline definitely helped, & that my boss took the time to instantly read my work. Am feeling more positive about work.  Have also captured the outline for a training session I need to deliver.

Husband made me surprise hot chocolate, it was lovely.  Had nice chats with a few friends, got my 10k steps, & remembered to set alarms for the weekend activities.  I also managed to part with a skirt that no longer fits, & I would never wear again anyway.  I loved that skirt back in the day, that day is gone.

Husband also put washing on, my fingerless gloves are clean & ready for me to wear at work again!