Stories

Thankful for feeling better today.

For having slept well and getting through the day.

More work appeared so I have plenty to do.

For the library being open late & having somewhere warm & comfortable to sit & wait.

That I picked up some interesting books.

Got feedback about my story & actually have some ideas for how to develop it & am looking forward to editing it (normally I have no interest in that).

For a friend who's been helping me with stories.

Got the Christmas decorations down & have managed to part with a few more items, am dropping them off tomorrow.

Reached out to a friend about the charity drop off & she showed me exactly where it is & gave me the opening times.

Husband is going to fill my advent calendar for me, he's so sweet like that.

Social

Thankful I got up in time for work.  We left early so there was time for defrosting the car.  Husband just grabbed a scraper and started on it.

IT helpdesk was manned so I got my new headphones hassle free.   Really easily.  Got back to the office in time to join the others for breakfast, & husband came too.  He saved me the better seat.  Relieved we got seats, & the bacon was really good.

The talk was OK, & someone took my plates for me so I didn't have to queue.

Enjoyed chatting with team mate and we had a good laugh.   Also got a walk at lunch since it was dry.

A bonus walk to the chippie for husband's dinner and so I got my 10k steps today.

Asked the boss what to work on next and looks like I'm getting a fun task. 

Flexible so got to leave work in light and without traffic.

Have had more energy this week.  Been managing to stay working for the 6 hour days.  

Am also very happy we can afford the heating, & food.  We do well for both necessities and luxuries.

That when I give husband my advent train he will fill it from my crystal collection for me.  If I asked him to he would buy me a new advent calendar.

Everyday

Thankful I was home for the nuts delivery.  The new ones he got are great.  Thankful we have money for treats, and necessities, esp the heating 

That it was dry for my walk to the shop and I picked up husband's prescription no bother.

Managed to get to the end of the first document and address all the comments - phew.

Husband cancelled his appointment so I got to stay home and relax, an evening of the sims.

Tutor acknowledged my flash fiction entry.

Seem to better energy wise, haven't napped in a few days.

Energy

Had more energy today.  

Got up early and wrote my flash fiction (glad that's out the way, thankful for friends proof reading it).

Also did some decluttering, shredding, & we changed the bedding.

Got out to the woods with friend, glad she's feeling better.  Made it round before dark.

The curry husband made it yummy.

He's fine with us passing on the game I didn't like.  Have done well to just dislike out from the collection.

Thankful we got the house, & that we're cosy inside.  For husband's storage solutions and organising skills.

Workshop

Glad it was easy to find.  Somewhere handy to turn round and check the map.

That I got a parking space.  Reversing sensors behaved as I was backing out.

The soup and bread was nice.  Happy to have something I like to eat.

Liked the people and found the course fascinating.  She reminded me of Sandra a bit.

Husband has made more curry, yummy.

Was impressed by how much I'd taken in and when we were talking about it in the kitchen I had informed more readily remembered than people who were looking through their notes.  Reminds me I'm competent.

Running through the behaviours showed me how much I've grown / outgrown.  Also there are loads of character ideas there.

Watched another playthrough and looking forward to tomorrow's gaming season with husband.

Weekend

My document drama is resolved for now - phew. Didn't take much effort.

We got husband's prescription sorted & collected

Glad we're not on a timer for lunch and that it was dry for the walk.

He is very taken with the cake.

I got some editing done and started typing up a new story.  

Course to look forward to tomorrow and i have cash and place is easy to find.

Did my washing.

  

Social

Thankful I went to work with husband.  Enjoyed being in and socialising.  Also finished the thing I was working on.

That I suggested a walk to team mate and the 3 of us went over to the canteen for a break.  It was pleasant having the break and the catch up.

Also had a good discussion with one in unfortunate circumstances and was able to offer storage room if needed.  Also when husband arrived back I told him and he said of course, then asked how much stuff.  I love that he thinks on that order.  Is good to be able to offer. 

That he was running a bit late and so I was still working when my updates got rejected.  Mad rush to get it fixed and the boss knows I did my best to get everything through in time.

Also that I'm usually on top of everything and the other stuff I'm working on is under control.

That the guest speaker's class was enjoyable.  I'd been thinking of ducking class, glad I went.  And because she was talking about her classes in the break I knew to take a business card and have signed up to online classes next year.

The car tyre pressure has sorted itself out.

Chilling

Thankful my boss is sound.

Today's urgent thing got done and I was able to explain the thing that confuses him.

I got out of review.

Nothing urgent came up while colleague was off.

Had a wander while husband was at the doctor's.

Doctor took his blood so he doesn't have to go back to the nurse.  

Found the park and exercise machines.

Someone let us out into the traffic.

Got back in plenty of time for the shopping which was early.

Wrote another reflection piece this morning.

Consultant phoned and will sent the letter.  I didn't sleep enough for definitive results so he's booking me back in - glad I didn't have to pay for a follow up visit to be told that.

content

Thankful my documents are out for approval now.  I've done as much as I can.

Was on good form workwise with the trouble shooting & explanations.  And actually whenever my boss asks questions I usually show I'm on the ball, or the questions I ask him are thoughtful ones that show I understand & am considering implications & consequences.

Have the next set of documents out for review too, finally seeing that I might actually get through them all.

Have the next urgent thing progressed as far as I can & am in a good position to hand that over tomorrow.

Got my creative writing grade, am happy.

Prescription and bank card arrived.

Story

Thankful the documents got moved on.  Boss reviewed them in less than 10 mins so they're back out of my hands.

Got a nice bit done on the next document so I have some breathing room there.  Also discovered a new drop-in session and now I am confident I know what I'm doing.

Was on the ball when the boss rang and answered most of his questions.  And then later on I rationalised something out the same way as previously so at least I'm consistent.

Friend asked to send on one of my pieces and gave me the student's feedback that they'd enjoyed it.  Also made some changes to the latest story and have that and a brief reflection sent on to the tutor.

Got my medication no bother and we picked up more bread on the trip.  Means I actually got some steps today and we did planks again.

Enjoyed the next new game we played, the pieces and bowls are really satisfying.

Felt better as the day progressed, pace slowed from the hectic morning and I even remembered to phone my mum.  She seems fine with my dad's planned trip.

Seems like the solution to being able to write is to  do it at the computer so this weekend I'll try that with the demon story.  I don't really do much editing though because I'd up with no words and said as much to the tutor. 

Remembered to take the towels out the dryer and put husband's washing in.  Brownie points for me.

Rest

Glad of a lazy day.

Enjoyable exchange early on with a contact.

Logged in to shutdown the laptop and check there was nothing concerning for tomorrow.  There wasn't - phew.

Spent the day gaming with husband, finally got the hang of all the rules and finished a game.

Found the spare watch straps.  Decluttered the unmatched ones into the bin.

Found an audiobook I'd been enjoying was instantly available and the app remembered where I got to.

Beach

Thankful for the car.  For being able to drive and take myself off out.  That I got cash the other day so I could fuel the car without my card.  A more sensible route this time.  Got fuel on the way and it was easy to pull in and back out.

Friends liked the latest story.  A couple who were struggling are better now.

Happy to get the walk in at rathwood, and a toilet stop.

Passed a few cafes so I know we can stop if we make a day out of it with friends.  Glad of the the snack bar.

It was dry at the woods and while I was at the beach.  That I braved the path and found the second beach.  That I saw the blockage from the turning so went the other way.

Handy car park for me to stop and check directions and let other drivers pass.  

Husband made curry and it was yummy.  Also for having one his energy drinks.  For how kind and generous he is.  Also enjoyed the game.   That he would have come to the beach if I really wanted him to and that it was better he stayed home.

Progress

Thankful I got the draft cancelled quickly and painlessly.

Got to join team mates on the coffee run.

Managed to get up and start work, & get to work with husband.  Also home in time for a nap before going out.

There's hope for getting my document avalanche under control.  Boss saw me and I got a quick chat. It's always reassuring to speak with him.

Wasn't first to the pub - phew.  Chose wisely and enjoyed my meal.  Got parked OK too and company for the walk back to the car. 

Got a story written!  Am pleased, and there's plenty of time for a rewrite.

Friend likes the idea and husband read it for me and found it interesting.  He helped me set up with ChatGPT and I got to analyse the story to confirm the flaws.  The rewrite it suggested wasn't to my liking which is good because it'll force me to do it myself.

Actually saw the message from tutor about next week's class and read the stories.

Enjoyed a chat with someone I like and rarely encounter which was nice. 

Safe

Relieved I got through the worst of the document updates.  That workmate & I agreed on what we want.  We had a pleasant chat.

That we're late enough in the course that I'm happy asking someone to get me a drink.  That my college card was in the ones I picked up though I didn't need it tonight.  That I got cash the other day so I survive while I wait for my new one.  Cancelling the card was easy though the app and the new one arrives soon.  No spending this weekend - phew.

Have done plenty of hours this week so can take it easy tomorrow.

Tutor explained how to view our results and I've been in and it's straightforward enough.  Also glad he mentioned about registering with the university IT because I'd been ignoring that.

Came home craving pop and husband gave me his bottle of flavoured fizzy water.  Husband is the best.  And he got me an apple pie when he ordered his dinner.

We did planks together, like exercising with husband.  And I was lucky to get out for a walk in the dry.

Feel I'm doing better energy wise this week - have worked reasonable days and don't remember needing a daytime nap.

Relieved

Glad friend is feeling better and maybe this will help her be more understanding.

Got the document review finished - phew!  Also glad I checked thoroughly because I picked up some daft mistakes, relieved to check back and see they weren't mine.

Looking at the comments on the documents and they're not too bad.

Doc phone call went well, reassured.

Was still awake and online to collect husband, another long day so I have hours banked

New game is fun, simple and quick

Got put for a walk at lunch and it was sunny and dry.

Content

Thankful I was out the shower when the doorbell went and managed to dress & get to the door for the tesco guy, & that he brought everything in cos he was early.

That I was still online when the urgent request came in and workmate left me do the first half. It was nice having the longer day, not finishing early for counselling even though I missed the chat.  Did a full day's hours because I was engrossed in what I was doing and trying to get finished. 

When someone contacted me for help everything was already under control.  

Got a reviewer assigned and hopefully all my work can be progressed now.  Just revisiting the document suite again and looks like it's good to go.

Pleased with myself for being supportive of a colleague who's getting disheartened with the software and document he's tasked with.

Throat is less sore now.

Messaged friend and she's thankful for the support.

Husband ordered a tonne more treats - yummy.  And plenty of protein snacks too.

Happy

There was enough at work to keep me ticking over.  I got the urgent work progressed a little - things crawl along.

Got out for a walk - the outer circuit of the estate is just over 1km. Love that the watch had GPS so I can just go out and see where I've been.  Not that I remembered on Sunday.  Glad it stayed dry and the wind had died down by them.  

That I found the pieces of the glass I smashed and got it into the outside bin uneventfully.

Had a nice conversation with a few friends, and shared the cafe story again.  Friend loved it.

Enjoyed gaming with husband, & maybe we'll play again tomorrow.

There are still places on the course I'm interested in.  

Started a new story which gives me the opportunity to play with dialogue and character development.

Husband did eggs again and when I offered to cook the remaining ones he did it while I was busy.  Amd another chocolate stash arrived today.  He picks well.

Friends

Thankful I got up and out on time.  Found the cafe OK and there were crepe pancakes with pancake - my favourite breakfast.  Also got parked easily.

The weather was good and we enjoyed a wander at the gardens.  Plenty of enjoyable chat.  Plus the cafe was open so we got a bonus sit and drink.

Husband agreed with burrito bowls for dinner and I ate it all this time so was obviously a good choice.

He watched more videos with me and I got more of the dragon done.

Friend had made up with partner.   Relieved.

Had a nice nap when I got home.  Felt better after.

Is sweet how husband looks after me.

Relaxing

Glad it's the weekend and having a break.

Had a lovely nap over lunch, cosy on the sofa.

Thankful we have the heating and can afford it on.

That I got to friend's on time and we had a lovely chat.  Enjoyed the treatment and have some ideas for improving mine and setting out the room. 

Found the advert for something I want to do later this month.

Have plans with friends and looking forward to tomorrow.

Thankful husband is laid back.  He put the rubbish out without complaining. He also never mentioned that I didn't wash his pan when I used it.

As a friend pointed out, I have good access to healthcare and I'm lucky to have a doctor I like, and the insurance for the other stuff (esp the menopause specialist where I get 6 free follow-ups).

Recovery

Thankful for the boss checking in, his usual calm pragmatic approach.

Also glad all's ok with him 

For the usual freedom to do my best over the weekend instead of forcing myself to do it badly today.

Reached out to a couple of friends today and was pleased they responded.

Found the supplement I wanted in the indoor health food shop - they don't have external windows so there's no sun / heat damage to their goods.  Also finally got magnesium moisturiser although my legs have been better recently.

Glad I checked the plant protein before buying it & it had the iron content (100% RDA - really bad for me) printed on it. 

Had a good nap and husband got a taxi home.  Glad I remembered to take the key out the door so he could get in, & today's delivery driver didn't ring the bell.

The smart watch actually logged my naps as recovery time - is interesting looking at the stats.  

Enjoyed playing the new game with husband and watching the video with him first.  So thankful he is so calm and easy going.

Class

Managed to sleep better and get up early enough to make my hours.

Collected husband in time for a lie down before class.

And he had dinner ready for when I got up so I ate too

Made it home from the shops in drizzle before the downpour.

Managed the excess of people wanting me through the dnd and survived the afternoon.

Asked some sensible questions.

Class was good.  My sentence was great and since we were told if we got one really good sentence out of the exercise it gad served its purpose.

Travel

Glad I held it together and arrived safely.

Got parked- phew.  The last space.

Next time I know to go straight there rather than around.  And will be much quicker.

Appointment went OK & we have a few things to try. 

Got screenwash and topped it up before leaving- it came in handy.

Turned back out of the wrong turning ok.  Thankful for satnav amd being able to just drive and not worry about remembering directions.

Found hotel chocolat and got the slabs for husband.  Got just enough to carry back without issue.

Remembered my tablet - phew. 

Husband has ordered loads of new games - looking forward to those.  And had fun playing the dice game tonight.  Staying home instead of going to gaming was the right choice.

Glad I reached out to friend, she's having a tough time.

Thankful for the lie in.

Settled

Managed to finish the document review for the boss.  It was a chore but it's over now and kept me out of trouble.

Husband came for a walk at lunch and the weather was nice.

Dinner arrived in time for me to have some before heading out.

Asked for less pressure this time and that was a good idea.  She worked out some knots but was gentler.

Got parked easily and arrived in nice time.

More hot chocolate when I got home and played card game with husband.  He's been especially chatty lately.

Friend rang, was nice to chat with her and she seems to be doing better.  

A lie in tomorrow and a good chance to pop into hotel chocolat if I want, might be a better option than the beach.

Tracking

• Thankful we got out for a walk at lunch, 
• that the weather was dry & also for our trip round to the shops.
• They've changed the batter & the fish was nicer today.
• Am liking the new watch & husband's given me the charger.
• Used it for tracking the skipping & the walk (it missed the lunchtime walk but picked up my activity) - like that it has skipping as one of the workout options.
• That we have plenty of space for playing games, & 
• I managed a full work day, & got the most important stuff finished
• have plenty to be getting on with tomorrow too
• Won the game I was playing, can retire happy

Woods

Glad the weather was nice for the walk.  

That the other 2 were so busy talking they didn't even realise I was late.

Had another nice nap and was awake in time to stop all of lunch burning.

Finished in time for the zoom and found the answers enlightening.  Think I'll just do my own readings in future without needing to join the group.

Husband helped me set up the new watch and it looks OK.  Will wear both tonight and see how the data compares.

Remembered to submit my tinesheet and that Monday was a bank holiday.

Remembered the washing in the machine 

  

Hospital

Arrived in nice time and parking was easy.  

Got a lovely photo of the trees.

Eventually caught a nurse who took me to the wars and I got into my room.  

Private room

There was plenty of variety on dinner plate so I had plenty to eat. I particularly like soda bread and the cake.  

Breakfast was OK too, same bread and I had rice crispies.

Survived the night, and my throat is better, maybe the air was just dry in there.

Got home safely and husband did bacon once I'd had my nap.  He also sorted out chicken for tea.  Plenty of treats and he made me hot chocolate.

Played the next new game a few times.  Glad there are play throughs on YouTube, even though the guy did it wrong was it was useful starting point. 

Then unprompted he set stuff up for us to watch on the TV.

Have the walk and a tarot zoom to look forward to.

Managed to get a massage booked - Tues. Going to be a busy week - glad I made up enough hours to not have time off week just gone, my days off are precious. 

Did a few reps with weights.

Enjoyed the audiobook, glad I took the cross stitch.  The recommended book is also better than I expected and I have the first chapter read.

 

Relaxing

Thankful for a lazy start to the day.

For doing my writing early so I don't miss a day.

For husband coming for a quick walk so I can say I've been out and done some exercise if they ask.  Also it's interesting conversation with him.

Also that I was in a call with the relevant person when my boss messaged to ask me to make contact - on it  :)

Sent someone else a reminder and everything for today was taken care of in the couple of hours I'd set aside.

Should only take me 35 mins to get to appointment  - I have loads of time.  Glad I got fuel the other day.

Work

Team meeting was a laugh.

Told them why I'm off tomorrow.

Bonding session with team mate over frustrations.

First thing I had a productive call with someone jolly and competent.  Got to pass on recommendations to the boss.

Finished another bit of work which is good and user was happy - I got good feedback.

Helped the boss with something else and wa son form with my research.

Was also on the ball during a global meeting when we got called on with no notice.

Freedom to take a long lunch and have a nap.

Recognise the new game and it's a good one to take gaming.

Found a tutorial on the other new game and am feeling better about it.

Answered the phone and it was the secretary so I have a better idea of what's happening tomorrow.

Remembered to avoid the monstrosity dinner order.

Remembered to send meal choices to friend for his wedding.

Feeling better now - think I just overdid it yesterday.

Hobbies

Got up reasonably early again and put in a full 8 hour day. Less pressure for the rest of the week. 

Time passed quickly, I managed to get the report finished and hold my temper.

Skipping, weights, and a walk = exercise trio.  Got home just before the rain.

Made it to gaming, was a good one for husband to miss.  Handed over the game I took and was given a different one.  Got home safe.  

Doomlings plays 6 and the colours have textures so it's a good one to take.

Got curry for dinner, haven't had any in a while and enjoyed it.  And it arrived in time for me to eat before gaming.

The new hot chocolate is better mixed with the old chocolate.

Glad it's half term and there's no college tomorrow.