Content

Thankful we don't have much of a commute & aren't usually out in rush hour.

That I've been awake & up in time to give husband a lift

Work has been easy & well within my abilities.

My ankle is better & I can walk around on it fine.  For plenty of meetings yesterday where I could put my foot up on the desk to rest it

That I have enough wool to finish off my square, & have mostly used up 2 different colours.

Snuggling on sofa with husband, for being warm & cosy, having a comfy sofa & tv & access to shows.  Being happy and content, life is good.

Connection

Thankful invited to zoom social by friend & we had a good catch up after.  Enjoyed chatting with her.  

That we have a lovely comfy sofa and I have time to relax and enjoy it.  That Jay's bit can handle the weight of both our legs of he reclines slightly, & he did.

That he's put the second unit up for us, & we got more hooks and took the bottles to the bottle bank.  For the car and being able to drive.  Rembered to take a bag into the shop, 

Friends find chatting with me useful for getting their thoughts in order and one told me today she admires my clear thinking & that I know what I want.

Getting on well with the unpacking now, and the table is nearly clear.

Remembered to submit my timesheet.

Jigsaw fits on the computer desk.  The pieces I dropped were easily recovered.

For able to crochet and make basic adaptations for the pattern.  Also glad the squares are for a project so I can enjoy making them and then pass them on.

Friend sent me organic tea and I'm enjoying it - on a mission to reduce waste and environmental impact and it's inspired me to go to the market ans investigate the tea stall.

Injured

Thankful I was close to the car and managed to limp back.  That I still enjoyed the atmosphere of the woods until I recovered enough to drive home.

That there was enough room at the cardboard recycling for all I took.

That husband did most of the work for the skip, & the guy that took the chair was delighted with it.  Glad I remembered to put it out.  That another guy came back and took a bit of stuff.

That we got everything in that we wanted to, even remembered to get rid of the big bin of sand.  The spare compost bucket was a good size for me to manage and then the trolley was really handy for taking the bin round once i'd emptied it a bit.  That they were able to come and pick the skip up again today.  And that they got it onto the drive without me needing to move the car.

Colleague offered to come and help.  We're getting on these days and he was fine with me taking a half day.

Husband found the crochet hook I lost in the sofa, & he put the curtain pole and curtains up in the dining room.   We've nearly got the dining room clear.

The monitor that was in the lounge box works and so we can use it for the wii.

Happy & content

Thankful for being in a nice team at work, & being able to take it easy when I need to.  That I have enough to be ticking along with without being under pressure.

That we've given the keys back & the rented house is out of our minds & no longer our responsibility, & I am much calmer & happier since.

That I have friends to chat with, & am feeling more settled.  For having made the effort to contact a few people, & making plans.

For meetup & online communities, & having social options.  

For the internet & all that makes available / assessible.

For having a lovely lounge & new sofa - we picked well.  & glad we had the time & money to get the painting done before we moved in.

That husband takes care of the meals, & ordered me something different that I enjoyed - & I have plenty left for tomorrow.

That it was dry & I had time to get out for a quick walk - & there's a half mile loop I can easily do.

Blessings

Thankful that I got paid sick leave when I was signed off, & got the phased return to work to ease back in.   That I've never been in trouble over my sick days.  

That husband had the sense to set me away on my own task rather than me grump at him and he makes it easy to reconnect.  

That we got the trolley and it was easy enough to bring the shed round, & take the trolley back.

That we are still making progress emptying the house, & have the weekend to carry on with it.

That I'm free to come and go workwise and it's easy to incorporate off days.

For husband sorting out the food, & knowing what I like.

For YouTube tutorials and easy to find information and patterns.  That I'm enjoying the crochet and the blanket squares is a productive way to learn and practice. 

For access to audiobooks and having the sofa so I can get comfy while relaxing.  That we can enjoy (& afford)  luxury and comfort.   For the library and apps.

Tomorrow i am looking forward to meeting someone I'm friendly with and finally getting to check out a coffee shop.  That I'm starting to feel more at home and settled in this town.  

That I still have a couple of days to sort out the things I forgot (like getting the bins collected). 

That I remembered grats.  And the book I'm reading has me thinking about karma and has bettered my understanding of it.   

Moving along

Thankful the trolley is ready for pickup and that it's arrived in time to be useful.

That I remembered to phone friend & all is well.

Another friend who seems stuck got accepted for low cost counselling. At least she'll be getting some support.

Asked for clarification about something and got the answer I wanted.

Remembered to take the chair back to work and husband came to the other house with me on the way home and knows he needs to take tools next time.  The spare chair can live out the way in the bathroom for the time being.

Boxes

Thankful someone came and took all the boxes.  That I called to the house before tea rather than leaving it til after gaming.  

that I put the boxes on facebook and don't need to take them to the recycling. 

For the woman being at the centre, getting parked close by, & there being no queue at the post office.  For being able to find my address book and getting parcel sent.

For clean bedding and cosy bed, for warm and sheltered and safe.

 

 

Progress

Thankful I found out how to cancel an expensive subscription, & when I went to cancel I got the 3 months for 1 euro which is worth trying out. 

Last night's dinner out & dessert haven't derailed my weight loss efforts.

Glad the patio is sheltered and wasn't icy when I went out skipping, also that I didn't buy the out-of-date jaffa cakes since the meeting at work was cancelled - also glad not to have to scrape the ice off the car.  

The house sign arrived & we've put it up, looks good.

That I got my T-card board & have my work tasks written out on it now & it's handier than trying to keep track in my diary.

Got another couple of tasks progressed another step, & an admin chore has been given to someone else.

Got another car load brought round & was able to unscrew the legs of the 3 tables I tried.  Also managed to unscrew the clothes airer & get them all in the car.  Very glad to have the car & be able to drive etc.

Friends

Thankful for a relaxed start to the day.  That I was up & had breakfast & was ready for friend arriving.  Glad she drove too, & the weather was fine for the walk.  Enjoyed her company & she came in for a cuppa.  Glad I braved inviting her the other day.

Thankful husband came round & we got another carload of stuff brought round.  That I'll be there tomorrow to hand over more boxes & put the bin out etc. & that we're nearly there with bringing the stuff round.

For the online gaming being fun, & having introduced me to board game arena.  That there were 2 of us & I held my own in the games.  

For plenty of relaxing time today, & listening to my audiobook & crocheting the scarf.  Am really enjoying the scarf, glad I have plenty of wool so I can start something new when this finishes.

For friends & going out for dinner.  That we met them on the walk from the carpark so we all walked in together.  Enjoyed their company.

Got husband onto board game arena with me so we had a quick game, & I've discovered the stats bit, & looked into my achievements.

Decluttering

Thankful I remembered the charity shop with the big car park & they were happy for our donation.  That we got all the stuff taken that we'd set aside.  Also that I've found someone to take the big pan, & someone else collected all the boxes we'd unpacked to that point.

Husband came with me to the house on the way home & we brought another load - including some that was too heavy for me.

That husband's getting on with his unpacking, & has attached the expedits in the dining room.  

I left myself good enough instructions that I've managed to reassemble my dice tower base.  

Found the fine letter from the motorway toll & it had automatically used the toll we paid against one journey.  

Friend was out today so suggested taking me to new woods tomorrow & she'll drive.  Looking forward to it.  Took myself to the woods today & whilst it looked nice and sunny it was actually quite cold, glad I had my scarf & it's long enough to wrap over my head to keep my ears warm too.  Called into the house again on the way home & brought another load.  Starting to feel like it's manageable.

Happy friend likes scarfs so I can keep buying nice wool & making scarves to post to her rather than having tonnes I don't wear.

Calm

Thankful I got out while it was dry for my skipping, for the patio out the being sheltered & easy to get to.

That I had a decent sleep, that the bed is cosy & warm.

Started the scarf again & the edges are more regular this time - am enjoying doing it.

Had a good catch up with my boss & he's happy enough with what I'm doing.  

Also got a couple of things finished off today, & someone else has taken on the admin task.

Husband has done some unpacking & rearranged the dining room, so there is plenty of space to bring more boxes in now.

That I've mostly been calm today, & had some interesting conversations with husband.

Productive

Thankful the cardboard recycling was empty, & that husband came with me.

The guy at the dry cleaners carried the curtains out to the car for me.

Husband put up the expedit in the lounge so I have somewhere to put my drink while watching tv

It was dry for my walk at the woods, that they're close by & easy for walks of different lengths.  That it was also dry when I went out skipping. 

I heard my bullet fall and so I saw it & picked it up, thankful to have it still.

Gaming was good, & I got there on time.  That we ate in time for me to leave, & the guy who might've wanted stuff wasn't there so it didn't matter I hadn't time to put stuff in the car just in case.

Having the boot empty is way more convenient, & we rarely have people in the back of the car so the stuff that used to live in the boot is better stored there.

Took a second look and managed to find the bigger crochet hooks I was after, scarf looks good.  Also got some more wool.  Thankful to have hobby money, & storage.

Relieved to get parked outside the collection centre & finally drop off the donation, & that I added a big more so it's a decent size.  Also that I decluttered a few things they were looking for.

Walks

Thankful to be in a good mood and to be able to get up in the morning.  

For husband rolling over and pulling me in for a cuddle before it was getting up time.  That he is so so sweet and easy to get on, that he does what he can for me and makes a special effort when he knows I'm down.  That he's easy to make up with if I've been grumpy and doesn't hold grudges.

Team meeting was a laugh, as was weekly meeting - mentor buddy really laughed at my jokes.

I got out to the woods and enjoyed my walk, & the swings were free so I got a go on those as well.

That I remembered to put the bins out, & the trip round to the other house got me to step goal.  That tracking my water consumption reveals that I drink a reasonable amount through the day.

I worked through a task I've been avoiding and it was painless in the end.  Glad of that reminder because it's so often true.

Went round to collect my wool stash and though of friend - glad she wants a scarf and so i have motivation to work on it.  Also that i don't need the excuse of the knitting zoom - I do things i enjoy because I enjoy them.   Also thankful for how appreciative friend is of what I send.  

Thankful for the house, for how nice and spacious it is, exactly what we wanted.  

Looking forward to having the sofa to sit on

Progress

Husband came round to the house with me and packed most of his stuff.  Then he cooked lunch and after a rest came back round to continue the packing.

He's taking on more responsibility for sorting things out in the house, & contacted the handyman.  We had enough packed to be able to hire than van by the time we had to leave the handyman.

He's realised there's not enough light at my pc and is going to sort that out for me. 

I got out to do my skipping before it rained.  Thankful that he ordered me the skipping rope when we first moved and I was going crazy stuck inside - he also got me a yoga mat and various other bits I wanted.  He's generous and helpful.

Didn't sleep well and remembered to take my phone and cross stitch into the other room so I had a pleasant few hours stitching listening to an audiobook.  Also very thankful for throw friend got me, for being cosy wrapped up in it.  Also that I managed to get back to sleep afterwards.

That I'm feeling better today and had the energy to go round to the house and do the packing.  Have enough done that I'm going for a walk with friends in the morning rather than doing more packing.

Feeling better

Woke up in a better state this morning & got up when husband did.

Logged into the computer & started working, & made it to work.  Remembered to put water in the screen wash, & check the oil - glad that was ok.  

Colleague bought me a hot chocolate & we had a nice chat, he also offered to turn off the instruments I'd forgotten about when I left.

Husband cleaned the stairs, & has organised someone to put the kitchen extractor in for us.

Lunch was tasty & fun.

The check-in zoom was enjoyable, & we had a good chat.  It's nice to expand my support circle, & be a source of support too.

Remembered to message friend after her first day back at work which she'd been dreading.

Parcel from contact arrived with a bonus pair of socks, sound.  & our first 2 "New house" cards.

Got outside & did my skipping this morning,

Looking forward to: having everything in the rented house packed up

Relaxing

Thankful for the ability to take it easy.

For being able to come and go as I please at work, & that the team meeting was a laugh.  Also that I still have some of the xanax left for when I'm really anxious. 

That friend came round & we had a fun chat - that she's taken the glass recycling for me, and also accepted a shawl as a birthday present.

That she's going to give me a hand packing on Sunday, & husband has agreed to pack on Saturday.

That he realised about the shopping delivery and we got to the other house just as the van was there.  

Noticed I'd got the carpet shampooer on rinse not wash before I had too much done.  That I got the day's exercise in using that.

We finished eating just in time for me to get to gaming and it was fun.  Now I know they have King of Tokyo and the expansions as well - plenty for me to explore.  

Surviving

Thankful to get to the woods in the dry, & that the drinks van was there.

That I had a go on the swings & cheered up a bit.

That the driving licence appointment went smoothly & I arrived just on time.

That I got to gaming just on time too, & it was worth taking the fineliners & the game - both came in handy.

Also remembered to go to the credit union, & get my letter posted.

I've found someone who might take a dining table & some kitchen stuff.

That I still have xanax to get me through the most stressful days,

Looking forward to the online gaming tomorrow, & the new group on Friday night, & getting cracking with the socks on Sunday, 

Snowballing grats

I'm thankful for health & the health of those around me, & having a house, & a job, & friends.  For this group & things like meetup that make it possible to move somewhere new & be able to meet people, & for the internet in general & being in touch with people.  

That I had an easy day workwise, got a parking space, the address change at the bank was easy, & so was updating the address on the car insurance.  That the gas meter is now replaced & the guy came early so we got out to the bank this morning.  That I was in a meeting & so husband sorted it out.  That I'd had the foresight to move the car before he arrived (so there was room on the drive for his van without me being disturbed). 

That I asked for workmate's youtube challenge & he has some hilarious videos so maybe I will remember to watch next time I'm down.

That it stayed dry for my walk at the woods - that I took myself off to the woods - that they're close enough to be able to pop in easily.  That the drinks guy's back, & I got a parking space.

That I managed to book a slot to update my driving licence tomorrow.

Husband came round to the house with me & has sorted out what remained in the kitchen.  That we've brought the frozen food back.

Looking forward to: counselling.  For there being a post box next to the credit union so I can get letters posted when I go to change my address.  Bed, being cosy & warm in bed, & a lie-in tomorrrow.

Starting

Thankful I got to the house & made a start with the packing,

That I got the bin out in time to be collected.

Remembered to phone my parent's & friend, & had a nice chat with each of them.  & remembered to message another friend.

Dinner was nice, as always, & husband had the bacon on for me getting home at lunch.  That husband decided to eat the short-dated chocolate rather than let me donate it (because it's gone white & unattractive).

Thankful I made the meditation session & enjoyed it.  That we had a nice chat as well, & same guy is running a bonus session this week.

Pleased with myself for thinking of moving the handles on the skipping rope to extend its life.  Glad that I'm enjoying the skipping, & that it's been dry when I've been out to do it.

1. Looking forward to the cabinet being built & my boots having a home, & being able to unpack the rest of them, & my crystals having a home too.  That frees up shelves for the jigsaws to be unpacked.
2. Looking forward to friend returning from her holidays, & being able to hang out
3. Looking forward to tomorrow & having chocolate in my next eating window.

Social

Thankful the weather was good for the walk, & that we went for a cuppa after - glad I suggested it, & that I braved invited someone round to help me pack & continue the chat.

That there was plenty of parking at the garage, & I got home in good time for lunch.

For husband doing the cooking, & making nice meals.

That I was outside & got to see the fireworks, that I've managed to get out each day for the skipping, & am still quietly plodding on with the unpacking - & husband has been doing some as well.  That he's going to organise the skip, & the new microwave.

For a few conversations with friends today, including some I rarely speak to.