Dentist

Thankful I got there on time and it was relatively quick and painless.  

Also got to the library to return books and collect a new reservation that'd come in.

Husband looks after me.  And made me hot chocolate while I needed caring for.  Also keeps the kitchen reasonably well stocked.

Got enough done workwise, pre-empted a few things from the boss.

Held my temper in a frustrating meeting and had a laugh with a friend about it afterwards.  Glad she sees things my way.  Husband also let's me rant.

Remembered journalling again amd grats.

Friend is back and got into touch - we'll probably catch up at the weekend.

Got the boardwalk event set up and announced.  Looking forward to it. A few other plans in motion too.  

Enjoyed snuggling with husband. 

Friends

Thankful to be able to get up and moving.  And that we weren't much late.

The pancakes and bacon were good with a generous syrup portion.  Maybe a new favourite cafe.  Resisted hot chocolate. 

Glad we went on the tour, he was interesting and loud enough.  The gardens look lovely.  Unhurried pace for the trip out.

That I'm doing better than I was, have enough energy to go out with friends. Was nice catching up.  Have passed on the details on bil's book.

For meetup and ability to meet people.  Next meetup is arranged, just needs posting.  Hopeful that this group will lead to new friends.  Is good to have hope.

Went back to the programming app and am doing OK with that.

Alarm is set for dentist tomorrow and I have emergency xanax left if needed.

Life

Thankful I remembered to phone my mum and we had a nice chat.  Got to practise patience 😆  that my parents are still here and reasonably fit and healthy.

That I got my application in, and a couple of friends helped me get it up to word count.  Was good catching up with one I rarely speak with. Am excited about the course and even if I don't get accepted I can do an online one now I'm motivated.

The availability and ease of use of apps, we have so many resources.  For smart phones and devices, that chips are so small and powerful now.  For easy access to knowledge and advice.

There's a second series of a show I enjoy.  So much entertainment and free time to enjoy it all.  Glad of the library, both physical and online offerings.  That a new book is in for me and I have a handy chance to call in after the dentist on Monday.  

The weather was nice enough for me to get out and mow the lawn.  

For access to healthcare and medication.  That I am better at taking them now and hopefully all is well.

Hobbies

Thankful to have found my bank card

I found a stone I thought was lost

Had a good chat with a team mate & the work day passed easily

Have the link for the creative writing course saved and the deadline is still a month away

Having done the crystal course & being able to do self-treatments, that they seem to help & I managed to get on with the day

Resisting buying more wool at the shop because I have plenty at home

Computer saving logins

That I managed to renew all my library books & keep my borrowbox access

Am enjoying the crochet & having projects to get on with

Having the exercise equipment & pleasant surroundings to walk in

Exercise

Happy the weather held for the walk.  

Glad I went.

It's a lovely route and looking forward to them reopening the loop.

Call went well and we even had a laugh.

  

Tier was fun.

Made it to Pilates.  

Intercepted dinner order in time to add mine to it after saying I didn't want any.  

Plenty of treats and fruit in the cupboard.

Remembered breakfast

Lunch was a laugh too and I enjoyed the noodles.

Emailed the project lead and got some brownie points.

Work

Thankful to be able to roll over and sleep more.

That we got to work and I caught my boss when he wasn't in a meeting and we had a decent chat.  He's happy with what I'm doing and has confirmed (again) that he's happy to allow me flexibility with my working hours.  Was a reassuring meeting.

That husband and the gang waited for me for lunch and I got back in time for my meeting.  Chocolate in the kitchen, enjoyed a few pieces and got my eating dor the day kickstarted when I didn't think I was going to bother.

Got set up on a spare laptop ready for a meeting tomorrow so I can progress my top priority.   

That team mate(s) are going on the walk tomorrow so I can join them.  

Learnt a new crochet stitch and have managed it quite well.

Sleep

Thankful to be able to sleep in.  To have an easy day and finish early.  My boss is OK with that.

That husband got the bin out before the collection. 

It stayed dry so I have a pleasant hour or so on the swing.

The wait list freed up so I can go to the in-person meet tomorrow.  There's a carpark reasonably near.

Husband orders dinner and picks things he knows I'll like.

Social

Made it to pilates, the full session.  Am noticing myself stiff through it so is good to remember that I can do the exercises outside of class too.

That I'd built up enough time during the week to finish early and get to Pilates and then have a nap.

Husband sorted out dinner and chose well for me.

We got to the pub just in time to order and sit before team mate turned up closely followed by leaving guy.  It was an enjoyable session & I got a free hot chocolate.  And I am feeling my social bar is full.

A team mate gave me a call about a message I'd been sent and it was good to be able to share some of my frustration.

Am enjoying the crochet, happy to have hobbies.  And crochet enables me to either watch TV or listen to audiobooks as I'm doing it. 

Am happy.

Work

Team meeting was a laugh.

Had plenty to do and got a few things crossed off the list.  Managed to get updates on a few longer term items to discuss with the boss.

Managed to resist chocolate and sweets all day, minimal evening snacking (crisps and fruit).  Husband got me crisps and I remembered frizen berries.

Made pilates and managed it up til dinner arrived.  Did better than expected after a long break.  

Husband got me crispy duck because I didn't want satay.  Is chicken left over for my lunch tomorrow.

Have finished the square I was on and am ready to start a new pattern.

Have done enough hours this week for a short day tomorrow, & either pilates or the woods.

Remembered to phone friend,  she was thrilled I called in to see her.

Recovery

Thankful for being able to sleep in and start late.  That I had plenty enough to fill the day workwise and still leave early.  That I got a spot in the carpark I wanted and got nose studs and had a little bit of a walk.  

Got cash out, no queue at the cashpoint.  That drinks in the bar gave me more carpark change.

Husband donated to colleague's leaving collection and I remembered to sign the card from us.  That the drinks are early and local so we'll go for a little bit 

Am enjoying the crochet squares and have plenty of wool.  That I can keep decluttering the squares as donations, along with any of the wool I don't want.  That I can be as adventurous or not with the crafting.  For YouTube and tutorials and having access to learn the things I'm interested in and the squares is a good way to practice.

That I quit work early enough for a nap and was fine for gaming.  That we've managed to arrange another weekend session to finish our taxes.

More hobbies

Thankful for a lazy start to the day, for having the time to relax and have a lie-in.  

That I found a problem to investigate and the sense of achievement from figuring it out.

That husband does the cooking and is making healthy meals for us.  That he was free at a reasonable lunchtime.

It stopped raining long enough for me to get to the chemist and they had all my prescription items.   

Also thankful they're in the drug scheme so what I pay is capped.  The pharmacy applies that automatically for me.

That counselling was useful and I can see progress.  

Braved a new tarot zoom and it was interesting- enjoyed discussing the cards and can look into the cards more.  Husband left friend's tuperware put so I can return it tomorrow.

Hobbies

Was early enough to the dentist to call into the volunteer centre.  They were thrilled with the wool & the donations.  

Dentist was relatively painless & since I have an appointment in 2 weeks anyway, he'll use that to fix my crown.  

Work was surprisingly calm & I've done enough to cover me for a bit of the morning too.

Remembered to phone the doctor's & got my prescription paid.  Husband came for the walk & we went shopping as well as to put my prescription request in.

Picked up a crochet hook & started on the new wool, had forgotten how much I enjoy crochet, & it's easier to do watching tv than cross stitch is because it can be done further away

Home

Thankful I got home safely.  That the drive was ok & I got to the ferry with plenty of time & late enough to get through check-in.  Paying extra for the premium was worth it, they had fruit and proper cutlery, & a reasonable selection of tea so I wasn't just on hot chocolate. I got a lounger & had a much needed nap.

The view out the front of the lounge was impressive, & the crossing was fairly smooth.  Got out & through the tunnel before the worst of the traffic.

My mum got me snacks and juice for the ferry, & wasn't too bad about worrying about me missing the ferry.  She did the bacon early enough for me to leave on time.  

Husband got me lego as a treat, & I found all my crystals & all the chocolate when I unpacked.

The projects aren't locked yet so there's no urgency tomorrow.  Husband got me an emergency dental appointment & while I'm parked there I can call to the volunteer centre (& maybe the library).

Friend sent me links to a few tarot meetups so hopefully some of those will be ok.  Have taken over the tea social group & arranged a meet too so maybe I will meet some nice people, or at least get to chat with the other local group organiser & see if he's open to me hosting my walks in his group.

Friends

Thankful for friends, for being able to stay with them, & spend time with them.  That a year later we still have plenty to chat about.  That I've managed to see everyone I wanted to, & everyone is OK.

Thankful for a lovely time at the beach, & ice-cream & more beach. For friends feeding me & lucking in to a toast dinner with bonus Yorkshire.  Yummy.  

The weather's been good for me, reasonable temps & not much rain. 

For having the car and being able to get around easily.  That both countries drive on the left and the road rules and signs are similar.

For having this morning free to sort it my packing u pressured.  For having the foresight to buy more supplies last night so there was bread for bacon butties.

That I've been able to take 3 weeks off without having to think about work, or be contacted by anyone needing anything.  This is way better than taking the extra week in July and having to cover.  

For getting onto friend's WiFi, & that I get roaming for when I'm not.

 

Plans

Glad I managed the horse riding without incident, injury free  :)   that it stayed dry til the lesson was over.

That we got window seats at the cafe and the beach is open again.

Naptime 

Friend enjoyed her reading & we had a pleasant evening. 

Discovered the actual time of the workshop so have planned accordingly, better chance of being on time now.  Also that I have convenient snacks to take.

Neighbour is free to meet whenever's convenient  - easy to fit her in.  

Friends

Thankful for cafe & that it was dry sitting at beach.  For having the time to sit. 

Made it to second stop OK and recovered my nerves.  Also that they had alternatives to hot chocolate.  Like the cards my friend gave me and she was pleased with the reading I did.

Owner was in the shop and had a break to chat with me.  Have also got a solution for getting a mutual friend there.  Bought some new crystals whilst showing adequate restraint.

Remembered the important stuff when shopping and we cooked the curry which was yummy.  

Have plenty of cash and friend has sorted out a fun activity for tomorrow.  All is well.

Travel

Thankful to arrive safely at my next destination.  And that I managed to get in and out of the house.  

Dinner was good - we ordered just the right amount,  and chose well.

Got to the cafe and had the toasted teacake I was craving, glad I found out the beach is closed without having made a special trip just for the beach, or arranging to meet anyone there.

Weather was nice and I got to sit out at the beach and read - glad I took my book, & hot parked in the best carpark. 

Friend likes the tea I brought her & says the fifteen sachets are really good.

I braved asking for extra covers and now have plenty.  Friend is confirmed for tomorrow & I have my tarot cards out ready.

Friends

Thankful to arrive OK, that I got and remembered sufficient directions to get me to signposts.  

Got the ironing done and the present is wrapped and stashed while friend is out.

The dogs are sitting quietly with me.

Am enjoying my book.

Having comfy places to stay and friends to visit.