Books

Thankful for friend having sent me the link to the garage.  That I've got my new brakes and a recommendation for the parking sensors.

That I have the perfect chance to go to more gardens tomorrow while giving husband a lift, and there's a cafe so I'm going to have lunch there  and then I'm off to the garden centre with another friend who has offered me plants. 

Thankful for having friends.  And the team i'm in at work and for my boss.

For having library books and access to audiobooks.  That I'm enjoying the animal squares.  And when I go for more wool I can also pick up treats.

Husband came for a walk with me to the shop!  This is a massive achievement.  And we got home before it rained.  And I remembered to take the old batteries for recycling at the shop.

He ordered tea while I napped and got me an apple pie which was great - once I knew where he'd ordered from I was wanting one.  He does well for me and chooses well.

Had enjoyable conversations with a few friends.  Including one about chocolate.  And I resisted eating after my window.

That an audiobook I got out the library that I'd got out before remembered where I'd got to.  They have a good variety and I'm enjoying them.

That I managed to figure out where I'm up to at work, & we're nearly finished.

Support

Thankful I brought what I needed to to the team meeting.  That everything seems to be in hand.

The boss agreed with one of my ideas as a good catch and I managed to figure a couple of things out.  Also that I just pre-empted a request from the lab so we'll have it ready as needed. 

For YouTube and tutorials and being able to figure things out.  Am proud of myself for getting the pandas done for the squares.   

Relieved that some advice I gave turned out well.  Friend is also relieved he took that first step and thanked me again.  

Thankful to be in a team with a good supportive boss and that things are going well.  That I have friends and husband and people to support me and that I can turn to in need.  Thankful to be able to pay that forward.  

Glad I left the bags by the door and husband put them out & they've been collected.  That he got his lego and is enjoying building it.

That we have a nice comfortable house and can afford to have the heating on, & food to eat.  That we mostly work from home in comfort.

Gardens

Thankful for a lie-in and also that I managed to be showered and dressed by the time friend arrived.  

That the weather stayed dry and mostly sunny for our walk and I got some useful tips and plant offers.  Also got to talk through my ideas and husband is on-board.  That the cafe was open and we had a nice sit out in the sun.  Going to the arboretum with a friend on wed to look at more plants.  Today I saw some I really like.

That I had a quiet relaxing afternoon & evening.  Nice to have friends to be out with and nice to have plenty of alone time.

Husband lets me snuggle up to him on the sofa and is happy watching the show I chose.   Got a bonus episode today.   Glad he looks out for me.  That it's easy to do things for him, and I found the spare soap and took it to him.

That I've had a cull of app subscriptions and it was easy enough to cancel them.  

That I'm fit and able for the walk and managed the 100 steps part.  We had a really good wander and I got some snowdrop pics for friend, including some unusual varieties.  Also got a message from online contact about how she appreciates the flower pics.

Flowers and friendship

Thankful husband came to the shops with me.  That I got a space in the market carpark.  For not needing my library card to collect my reservations & having checked the existing loans and being able to renew them online.  

That he cooked lunch and I had enough left over to supplement veg at tea.  That I've finally finished the disappointing root veg fries.  Husband picked up treats I like. 

That I reached out to contact and we had a pleasant afternoon at the gardens.  Took some photos for online phone, and another friend identifies the flowers for me.  As we were leaving my favourite water feature was back on.  Contact thanked me for the invite.

Thankful that the gardens are near enough to just pop in and so are the woods.  For the cafe / coffee van and being able to grab a drink.  And for them having toilets.  Also thankful they don't enforce last entry an hour before closing.  And that it was sunny and dry while we were out.

Husband watching TV with me, & that we have fascinating conversations.   

For a cosy welcoming bed.  That it's plenty big enough for us and I love the brushed cotton effect.  

Walks

Thankful team mate suggested going offline & I took the opportunity to go for a walk, that it was dry and sunny & there are various circular routes to take around the estate.  There are plenty of open green spaces around me.  That we're getting on well these days & managing the workload between us.

That I was mostly left alone for the day to get on with the what I needed to, & it's mostly done.  Was also around to pick up a message to give someone else a hand which involved having a nice chat with another team mate.

Explored a nearby estate at lunch for a bit of variety, & it was dry again.  

Thankful we got the house we did, at the start of the estate for easy getting in and out.  That we held out for a detached area & in the town.  I am thankful for this house & location a lot.

That even leaving in the rush hour doesn't cause much delay to work, & I avoid most of the traffic on the way home too.

I have plenty of hobbies I enjoy.

Going out with friends on Sunday, & getting a lift too!

Fall guys

Thankful my document suite is finally approved.  Phew.

That I had enough work to see me through the day and more is in without me needing to look too hard.

That friend has her cv submitted and is excited about it.  

That I remembered to make tomorrow's breakfast, and the tesco delivery arrived so I have berries for it.   And husband takes care of the shopping and most meals.  That he made lunch while I went to the shop for more tests.  And I got back just before it was ready.  It was sunny and dry for the walk.  Husband didn't want to go to site which saved me the drive.

I finally got through to the garage and know which brakes need replaced and have the car booked in locally & they collect and drop it off.  

Changed my address with the pension here, & the number to phone for the UK one.  Proud of myself for doing admin tasks off the list today.

That not catching up with an acquaintance freed me up for the gaming session which I really enjoyed and was just what I needed after work.  Sane for forgetting I wanted to go to the library - I can do that on Saturday.  The game we played was still free and I was introduced to a new games service.

I am good enough at the crochet basic stitch to make straight edges for squares, & the squares project gives me the chance to try out other patterns without them needing to be neat.

I got to ask pertinent questions in the team meeting which prompted the boss to remember something he wanted to discuss.

That I have lots to be thankful for and I have a good life.  

Better

Thankful to be feeling better today, that the shaky feeling passed and I had plenty to get on with in the end.  

Work day passed fine and team meeting was a good laugh.  That I don't need to be onsite, & it's a quick easy journey to drop husband off.  Glad we stuck to my wish to live in the town, & we got a house the same side as work.

Got out for a walk at lunch, discovered a new block to walk.  Resisted KFC and had a packet of curry instead.  

Finished scarf and found a pattern to base star stitch off in a way that I like.  Glad I have the ability to create and figure out what I need to do.

That I'm enjoying the JavaScript and the other languages will be easier once I'm more accomplished at that.  Thankful I had the means to do the OU degree and fit a computing module in so I know I like coding, and friend saying she's doing ro learn gave me the push to start.  It'll come in handy for work too and if I decide to apply for a springboard place.

Remembered a couple of things that have been collectively forgotten about so we can get them resolved and it never gets known outside the team that we forgot.

Watched the second film that was recommended.  Am glad I did cos I'm enjoying it more than the first. Thankful we got the sofa and I can happily spend the evening on it.

Woods

Thankful I talked myself into coming.  That I have car and fuel and can afford to run the car.  That they opened it for the weekend & there was room to turn the car around & I got a parking space on the way out.

The coffee van was still open and he had treats so I have rocky road for later.  Even if I don't eat it I feel good for supporting him. I like that there's a coffee van here.

That I'm happy just sitting here without needing to walk, & am enjoying the birdsong.  They're still building fairy villages and I love that I'm observant enough to spot them and enjoy a little secret.

Husband has been especially sweet lately because he knows I'm struggling with still being under the weather.  He watched a film with me last night that I know he didn't enjoy, just to keep me company on the sofa.  He's assembling a table for me and is happy for me to come out and leave him to it. He's generally sweet and thoughtful and I'm thankful for what we have and what we share.

Glad I cancelled the meal out tonight and that I have no commitments.  When I leave here I'm looking forward to going back to bed.

There's a variety of interesting birdsong here and it's quiet enough to hear them.

Well

Thankful to be feeling better.  That I got showered (& for hot running water and fluffy towels and clean dry clothes).

That my favourite belt fits and I got to try some of my newly discovered clothes.  I also posted a nonscale victory and it was nice to interact with some of the group.

Discovered there's an online gaming session on tomorrow I might join.

The overnight oats with apple juice is nicer than I remember it being - maybe the addition of the fruit although I think my tastes have changed too.  It was useful for when we ran out of milk.

For the library and audiobooks.  Being exposed to new authors.  That my latest reservations arrived today and I have a week to collect them- glad it was today when I'm feeling better so I am able to get them. 

Managed the round trip to the chemist ok, and remembered to track it - is a mile, same as to Lidl and pleasanter walk than the latter (no traffic).  Surviving that trip has given me the confidence to go to the woods tomorrow, and even if I just walk to the first bench that is a nice treat.  My ankle is better too.

That a couple of friends got in touch out the blue and I didn't find them annoying.

Am enjoying the chocolate cale husband bought, & putting it in the microwave to melt the fogey chocolate sauce is genius.  Glad he introduced me to that idea.  

That he takes care of the shopping and we have a god stock of things, specially fruit.  

More rest

Thankful for the library collection and having access to audiobooks.  That I've found ones I like and have entertainment while I'm unwell.

That my boss is sound and lets me come and go as I need to.

That I got my work progressed as much as I could today and now it's waiting on other people.  That I got to hypercare and had done my homework.  Also that we had cameras on which was pleasant.  

I still have soup from husband's latest shopping and tomorrow we may brave the supermarket.  That I got to pick dinner and I have enough left over for tomorrow.

That the boxes were collected and freed up loads of room husbamd cleared the table and has piled it so we can start using it. 

Rest

Thankful I managed to get to counselling on time, & my voice held out.  It's obvious that I'm not ok yet though.

That when I logged onto the laptop there wasn't anything urgent to deal with.

That husband ordered the things I requested with the shopping.

That I still have a few days of tablets left, & friend messaged when I cancelled the walk - to see if I want anything, so I can always ask her to get them.  She got husband's prescription for me.

That husband cleared the table & I've got the final pair of chairs assembled.  Looking forward to gaming again, & eating at the table.

That it was easy to cancel the restaurant booking for Sunday.  Husband agreed it's best to wait.

That I have today off, I needed it to rest up.

Returned an audiobook I wasn't enjoying & got another one out instead that I am.

Husband has found a new show for us to watch, & I'm enjoying snuggling on the sofa with him.

Someone's hopefully collecting the boxes tomorrow

Blessed

Thankful for feeling better, having more energy.

For the workshops and the safe space host provides.  That i'd set up my own space with crystal and scented candle.  That I had the bracelet of the appropriate crystal to wear.

For husband sharing his ice-cream with me so I still got a taste.  For ordering soup the other day, enjoyed it for tea.

Suitcase fits on top of the wardrobe and us empty and out the way.  Might be useful for trips to UK.

Husband managed to revolut the money.  

That my bank sends codes by email.  And husband's UK no. is still active so I could sign up for a coding app.  Started it tonight and am enjoying it.  Glad I have previous experience of coding so I already have good basis.

Doesn't matter that I forgot overnight oats for tomorrow - I can make them for lunch and have the avocado smash on toast.

Thankful there's a dishwasher and the washing machine made it over OK and still works.  That there's plenty of room to hang washing.  

Am enjoying the crochet, scarf is coming along nicely.  Ankle seems OK too.

Tidying

Thankful I had left overs for lunch and I enjoyed them.  That husband mostly takes cares of meals and is open to suggestions.  After trying the cheese balls (which were nice enough to get again) I put all the flyers into the recycling.

Feeling much better today and got a decent amount of unpacking done - cleared the final box out of the bedroom.  My favourite clothes still fit me & all fit into the wardrobe.

Measured the corner of the box room again and I will fit another boot unit in there.

Husband finished the film with me, & is happy to watch a show I found.  That we have the streaming services and plenty of entertainment.   Also glad I have quiet indoor hobbies as well as enjoying outside, so I can survive eg this week where I couldn't go out.

Turned the scarf start into a a square and started again with a bigger hook which is working out better for the scarf.  Glad I have access to wool and craft supplies and have plenty of storage space for them too.

That I managed to shower today.

Have a hypnosis workshop to look forward to tomorrow  and remembered to casually remind friends about it today 

Hope

Thankful husband is better and he did some housework.  

That he ordered the dinner I requested and takes care of the meals and shopping.

That I'm able to take time off when I'm sick and concentrate on recovery.  That I feel better today and able to move around a little bit.

Enjoyed some conversations with friends. 

Have managed to set a few more colouring books aside for donation.  Dropping the squares in means I can ask about the colouring books too, & maybe drop a few letters for the nursing home in as well.  

Have decided to start back on the crochet - thankful I learnt.  For YouTube and tutorials and the squares project giving me an easy way to practice.  I've enjoyed doing them and knowing they have a function.  That the latest square has straight edges so I am confident of the scarf edges being good.  

Having a laugh with a friend and being able to encourage a couple of others. 

Got the jigsaw finished, relieved all the pieces are there - that I got them all back when I knocked them off the table.

Books

Thankful I enjoy quiet relaxing hobbies such as crochet and cross stitch.   That crochet especially requires little in the way of focus both paying attention  and literally having my eyes focus on it.  Also so pleased that I love the sofa and the house is warm.  And my mum managed to find the pattern I was after.

That husband ordered me the apple pie I wanted and I enjoyed it, and that I did myself the root veg fries to accompany it, & had some fruit.  Glad j had the foresight to buy cuppa soups as well.

That I had an enjoyable chat with a friend today, it was one of the days we had a good connection. 

Messaged my boss and feel better about staying off sick the rest of the week.  Thankful he's supportive and has given me a much better experience than other workplaces.

Messaged another friend and they're hopefully visiting this year.  Am glad I have people nearby who I can call for favours too - husband's prescription was dutifully dropped off this morning.

Remembered to renew my library books and found a couple more than look interesting I've put reserve requests in for.  That's my something to look forward to - getting those books and a borrowbox book I requested is coming available tomorrow.  

That I'm feeling better and brighter.  And I got the bedding changed.  I love new bedding.  Also found a new show to watch on the TV and remembered a YouTube show that I was enjoying.  I slept better last night so am hopeful I'll sleep tonight too.

Rest

Thankful to be off work, to have the day to recover  

That husband is feeling better and cooked today, & just put the bin out.

Got the squares finished & all joined together.

The nurofen was on the table & fixed my headache.

The book I was looking for is on borrowbox so I've got a reservation placed for it now.  That I don't feel the need to finish  books I'm not enjoying. 

Health

Thankful we were awake and up in time for me to shower and eat before workshop.  That someone else I know from them was also signed up and it went ahead.  

Faciliator appreciates my support and my succinctness - glad because these are things I pride myself on.  Thankful that I know things I enjoy and things I don't even though I'm good at them.

Contact replied to say how I enrich her life.  Had an interesting conversation with husband and he agrees with my assessment of my zones.  Husband has been enjoying the conversation we have ay mealtimes now we don't eat in front of the TV.

Glad we have interesting, thought provoking conversations.

That we live near the woods and I got out for a quiet sit there.   That there is plenty of parking and I got to pull out onto the main roads ok.

That my ankle was fine for the walk to the supermarket and I remembered to take a reusable bag.  That it only drizzled so I didn't get wet.  Also managed to get the pastries husband wanted and a trest for myself.

Chocolate binge yeaterday hasn't derailed my slimming plans - & I'm proud of myself for my fasting achievements.  Also that husband made me hot chocolate without complaint when I asked.

Thankful for my health, that it's good enough for me to take forgranted.   And that I've realised my legs haven't been so tired to be sore lately, nor have I had hunger rage since I started the fasting.  

That I have so much to be thankful for.

Space

Thankful to be able to take it easy workwise while I get myself back on form.  I can take my time over the weekend finishing a few things off. That it's a long weekend with the bank holiday.

For the team meeting being a good laugh.  

That I was able to help the few people that came to me today.  And kept my cool with an annoying colleague.

I managed to get out at the roundabout through all the chaos - constantly relieved that this week is a one off and I don't usually sit in traffic.

One of Sunday's events is cancelled so I can attend the others I'm signed up for.  And Saturday's is still going ahead - pleased someone else signed up.

Also that I'm not getting tired like I was.  Just realised my legs haven't been sore in a good while.  

Husband has agreed to set up the weights bench so we can get back to doing the weights.

Location

Glad hotel has a big free carpark.  That the traffic here was fine and I arrived on time.  

That it was fine weather and I got to the gardens and the woods.  And remembered fuel.  

That there's no gaming tonight - I wouldn't get there for the start.  Dinner was enjoyable.

For snuggling under blanket on sofa with husband.  Loving the new sofa and recline feature.