Productive

Actually continued the roll of finding things to declutter.

Some stuff went in the bin, some stuff was good to rediscover

Had a laugh with a friend over some of the old things I found

Contact is taking some of the stuff I have spare, & the rest is ready for charity collection 

Managed to get some more of my report written too, some decent progress made. 

Ate early and was fine for ball class

Got the bedding changed 

Walk with husband, the bakery had roulade so we have a new year treat

Got my prescription painlessly 

Thankful no-one got in touch workwise 

Fun

Work was easy and quiet

Fun chatting with friends

Glad I asked about the distance and we took th shorter option

Also very glad to suggest the new van and the others enjoyed it

Found it ok, better than going back to the town

Enjoyed my cake

Treated us to some relish

The expansion arrived and looks good

Might have found someone with a van who wants the bigger pieces of furniture I'm decluttering

Happy to have the push to clear the table and declutter / tidy a few bits

Stitches

Finished the bauble - phew!  It looks good.  

Have several smaller pieces of background that will work for it if I decide to do more.

The black aida arrived and I have it counted - will need to drop off a row and column to make the intended pattern fit - challenge accepted.

An old contact got in touch for gaming.  Have arranged for him to come here rather than meeting in town.  Looking forward to it.

Made it to pilates and enjoyed the session.  Just as well she mentioned that the ball class is later than usual so I have a hope of making that too. 

Day out

Weather was dry for our walk 

& Reasonably warm

Got parked ok 

Made it to the coffee van I wanted to check out

Remembered to message contact 

Friend liked the photo I sent her

Nearly finished the bauble

Relaxing

It was dry for my walk

Post collection is 5pm

Got eggs and soda bread - shelves had been restocked

Dinner was yummy

Won the game even though husband had the stronger board

Set up the next game, I remember it being fun

Managed weights again - maybe ready to get the next set out of the garage!

Glad we have the weights and the machine

Glad I am mobile and reasonably flexible

Nearly finished the bauble - it looks lovely

Finished another book and found another series I might enjoy

Finally managed to win the game I've been stuck on all day

Glad I have nothing to do except take it easy this holiday

Relieved I didn't make many plans so I have plenty of free time 

Early

For being able to edit, so I can do grats early and edit later

Remembering to come back to them

Another day off -loving the lie in

Another gaming session - glad the group exists and I can turn up if I want.  They're nice people

Enjoyed the session.  Also glad to leave early

Modern devices - the washer and dish washer and dryer, tasks are quick and simple

The shop was open and I got the eggs and oranges I went for

Noticed the bread was mouldy before I ate by

Made plans with a friend

Picked the final colour for the current cross stitch project

Found a snowflake pattern for next

Relaxing

Husband likes the new game, we played quite a lot today.  He's also just ordered the expansion.

Just one sleeve short!  More on the way. 

Finally got round to snap and claim for the pile of receipts that were sat on my desk.

Found some scraps big enough for the bauble design.  Am managing ok with metallic threads.

Caught up with a few friends

Got a walk in to the chippie.  Love that we have shops close enough to walk to

Progress

Wrote a bit more of my assignment report

Husband has bought some games on steam to see if we like them - nice to see him showing an interest 

He cleared out another cubby hole 

Took down the unit before it fell down - noticed the brackets were being pulled out of the wall & the unit was distorting 

We got it upstairs & have somewhere to stick it short term til I clear it's new home

Got the blanket folded up & into it's cover ready to give away

Enjoyed cubitos - been ages since we played it

Worked through some of the pattern errors in the tiger

The book I was recommended is good - glad I didn't instantly dismiss it cos of the narrator

Found another project that shouldn't take much to finish

Relaxing

Husband came for a walk first thing

Listened when I said we should come home rather than wait

Treated ourselves at the bakery

Prescription was ready when I returned

Weather stayed dry for both trips

Finally beat him at Concordia! 

The games are quicker than they used to be.  

Am happy to be dithering less 

Managed some more of my report, & think widening the scope is the way to go.  Got a few more references and ideas

Made some decent progress on the cross stitch

Finished the audiobook I was listening to

Have another book ready

Got the headphones paired with the new phone 

Ordered black aida for the next project

Remembered to take a progress photo 

Slowing down

Almost got my work to-do list emptied 

Glad no-one's looking for me to do work

People did their bit without being reminded

Had time and motivation to do a proper check and got the database back in order

Made it to Pilates

Got the next game set up and a good opening move 

Husband came to the shop so we got our walk in and got Christmas pudding like I wanted 

Am getting back into the swing with the tiger, can see progress

 

Rest

Managed to get parked at Tesco and all our empties were accepted by the recycling point.  Got out of the space easily too.

Work was fun, got the photo I wanted for team mate and figured out how to add effects.  Team mate appreciated the effort.

Handed over a short dated chocolate bar to another office mate 

Got to see nearly everyone to say bye and merry Christmas 

Remembered the workshop just in time to join before the main event.  And dialled in lying down.  Got a break to rest before counselling and was enjoying a book.  Remembered counselling too. 

Husband played a game with me even though it was late.

Nothing new work wise so I got a few tasks cleared off my plate.

Relax

Thankful we got to lunch before the queue

And that the food was nice, I especially liked the Christmas pudding

The choir was at lunch so we got to hear them

New boss has asked about the award equivalent for temps - am impressed he instantly enquired although husband said he promoted him.  Still, it's a good sign.

Being able to take it easy on an off day and that I got to lie down to dial into a meeting I otherwise probably wouldn't have lasted through

And being able to take a nap after & I feel better now

Treats

Husband saved me a bite of cake

Got a table with the gang for the meeting, close enough to see the slides and mostly out of view of the presenters

Got a quick catch up with the boss

Thankfully he noticed & questioned my timesheet when I put hours worked instead of holidays & I've corrected it now

Played the new game and enjoyed it - is also quick enough to play during the week

Friend received her parcel

Made it home in time for ball class

Husband remembered to heat the left over pizza for dinner

Hobbies

Thankful for workmates and being able to chat / vent

That I got through most of the day's work and the urgent stuff is out of my hands

Managed to take a breath & negotiate rather than getting stressed / unresponsive.  Also that I handled it satisfactorily myself rather than going to the boss

Found some lovely patterns online, & only bought one - & it printed out well

Have stated a boundary, proud of myself

That I found my nose stud when I dropped it

Husband ordered us the dinner I wanted

Games

Had a lovely day out with a friend yesterday
Going to the gardens was a good choice
Husband did lovely chicken dinner
Got the new phone set up 
Got the short questions finished & a friend has reviewed them
Enjoyed gaming session with friends today
Took a photo of our collection to share with gaming friends
Enjoyed the dinner she made
They liked the lemonade sweater, was a handy gift
My wrist is better now it's had a rest - I avoided crochet this weekend
Glad I got out for a walk this morning

Wins

Husband came for a walk, & we got out while it was still light and it was dry

Got pizza for dinner as I wanted 😋 

The chemist dispensed the right items and they're back to the brand of patch I prefer

Husband helped me set up the new phone, thankful we have spares and I have the ability to figure out /  learn to use the new one 

Hit the word count for a fourth question - yippee

Being able to work from home, & having the option to go in and no obligation to

Got carrying my leave over agreed with boss and submitted to agency

Interesting conversations with husband, he's fun to chat with

 

Walkies

Thankful for my day off, for a lazy start to the day

Managed all my trips, & by the time I'd been to the post office it was late enough to get my prescription.
That nicely had me at the chippie at lunch time

Having the noise cancelling headphones to escape the noise of the pressure washer

Still have time to request carrying one day holiday, and can do it from my work email in the morning.  A bonus day I didn't realise I have

Husband came gaming, & I got parked ok

I like the rostis he got me

Enjoyed a nap

Comfortable

Thankful I made ball class

That husband helped me inflate the ball more.  

Now it's a better height for working on.  

Husband finished in time for me to have the lounge

For being able to work from home, being able to spend the day in cosy clothes

Husband came out for a walk with me, the weather way dry.

Got the bin out before the bin lorry came round

My card sleeves arrived

That we have a nice house and things like heating and the cooker and the washers.

For plenty of free time and hobbies

Made a decent attempt at one of the short questions for the assignment - now I have a context I know where the answer is heading.    

Hopefully it'll motivate me to do more tomorrow

For having things I can take for lunch & the microwave wbing available 

Had a laugh with office mates at smoke break and got to catch up with the boss.   That they know i like the break & invite me.  

 

Warm

Thankful meeting went well

Gaming went ahead and was fun

Remembered to take coffee in to give away 

Have taken the selection boxes in 

The calculation I did wrong has no impact

Tea came quickly 

Sent on the gaming group details so they may join

Looks like club will resume next year 

For central heating and the house being warm and cosy

Remembered to take my cup to work

 

Blessed

Glad I remembered to drop the card off, & had a nice chat with the daughter.  

Pulled straight out at the roundabout

Got to venue just as friend did - perfect timing. 

Had an enjoyable afternoon and got a couple of treats at the market.  

Got home as dinner was ready, so yummy.  Am spoilt 

Am spoilt with the boss I have too, feeling very lucky with the team and manager.

And that i will get by with the course, that the deadline is still ages away.

I got motivated and made a start on another short question and found some useful resources. 

Social

The weather eased enough for us to get to the chemist

Glad I convinced husband to drop the prescription in yesterday so it was ready for today 

That our power stayed on

Met the others outside the pub so didn't have to go in alone

Got to chat with friends at the end

Friend's plans out better so hopefully see her at the start time tomorrow

Happy for her not getting the job she didn't want

That the rain blew over while we hid in the shops

Got most of my UK cards written and posted and still have plenty of stamps. 

The walk today convinced me to drive tomorrow

Got a suitable card for friend's husband

Husband is willing to come to carvery meetup if I organise it

He ordered selection boxes for the food bank initiative at work, he's generous with those types of things

He got my favourite yoghurts in the delivery

Drive

Thankful I got up on time and got to the hospital pretty much when I needed to

Remembered to fill the screenwash

Parking angel worked their magic again, clearing my way out of the space

Managed to switch lane when needed, esp in the traffic jam.  Thankyou van man

I love my car, and it accelerates well when needed

Got parked in the shopping centre too, in and out of space both ok.  

And in the right area for the shops we wanted

Found a trolley when the bag got too heavy.  

My magnets arrived and are pretty cool.  Kind act of leaving them in books at work coming up.

Drive

Got to the hospital for appointment time

Glad we asked so I didn't wait there 

Glad I had the headphones for reception 

And that one of the books I was waiting on was ready to listen to. 

Got parked, parking angels was phenomenal 

For the pretty scenery on my trip out

That I know how to treat myself (self-talk and alsp give myself treats)

Being near a cafe when I needed the loo, also the hot chocolate was nice 

Got parked again 

That I decided to call into reception and got in to see husband ages before he got his phone back

That he's ok

Made it home ok 

Remembered to do the fish

Like the new game

Treats

Thankful I found the sleeves to order

For getting the chance to chat with team mate about games

One-to-one is on Monday and nicely timed for gaming

Getting a big enough table at lunch

Lunch was a good laugh, husband shared his chips so I had plenty to eat

Got the hampers ok & there are loads of goodies inside. Managed to put the stuff into the cupboard too

Colouring book arrived

Boss is happy with us and reassuring

Had a fun exchange with workmate

Caught up with friend a few times, gave her some attention

Happy

Thankful my headphones were at work
That a team mate was there to confirm before I went in

We have a laugh at work, & I'm in a good team
That there's a group of us who go to lunch together

For my headphones & being able to get on & ignore everyone

Had a quick word with the boss, everything's under control
Noticed an oversight before it got any further

Deadline for assignment is weeks away so I can take it easy for a while

Husband suggested a new show for us to watch 
He finally won a game 
New game arrived & looks fun, really cool pieces
That we have plenty of room for a games wall & the big table to play on

Husband put the new radiator valves on 
& sorted out the lights in the study so my desk is better lit
Thankful the house, & job, & car, & everything I have

Work

Team meeting was a laugh

We're getting our hampers this week

Thankful we get them

Husband made it in time for lunch 

That we go in together so get carpool spaces

We got to visit the giving tree and know what to donate

Having workmates to vent to 

Something that's taken forever got done today

Another thing got finished without needing chased

Met a friend on the corridor so got a walk and chat, I was hoping to run into her

Got a couple of workmates registered on the printers 

Advent

Husband filled my advent train for me, love how sweet he is to do that each year, alsp to be able to rediscover what I have rather than collecting more.

Enjoyed the walk and chat, and there's another cafe meet next weekend.  The weather was mild and dry and the coffee van's there

Liking the expansion we got for one of the games, and glad I put the other away.

For being able to put husband's washing into the dryer and empty it for him, to remember to do some of the chores  I know he dislikes 

Tidied up a little, glad to have no obligations or calls on my time, to have a relaxing weekend.

Fun

Got to the venue ok and parked near the door

Found the others in the bar

We all got to sit together

Food was ok

Had a nice time

Got home ok

Survived my heels

Got my medication ok

Youtube videos

Ordered the new game I want

Friend is happy to read my stories

Results

Glad I took my left overs for lunch 

Bonus walk with a colleague I like chatting with

Caught up with friend 

Bonus walk with husband, very glad I didn't drive

Lunch was a laugh too

Team meeting was a good laugh

Current project is going to be long enough to be a scarf

Got provisional results and I passed, did really well

 

Gaming

Boss approved my holiday 

Happy I got my day off booked before the meeting invite was sent.  

That I figured out an issue without needing any support

Another issue I looked into might actually be an issue and is now being escalates appropriately  although global have agreed with my recommended action

They got a lamp for the gaming and it was much better 

Husband enjoyed it and is happy to go back   

The chicken for dinner was lovely and there's enough for me to finish for lunch tomorrow

The next book in a series I'm reading is available now and I'm enjoying listening to it 

Warm

Thankful for a warm cosy bed, for being able to lie down and close my eyes. 

That we can have the heating on and be cosy in the house

Got my scarf finished and it's long enough to be a scarf

Team meeting was a good laugh

My nearest work deadline has been met

Got out for a couple of walks with husband, that it was dry today

Friends

Made it to ball class

Thankful friend holds the class and husband lets me have the lounge

He looks after the meals and makes sure they're things i like.  

His fish arrived and seem settled

Boss likes my latest idea 

Survived the meeting and the survey 

Found a new home for a game i'm decluttering 

Busy

Thankful we got out for a walk.  The weather was nice & we got chips

That we get long enough lunch break to be able to do that.

Plenty busy at work, thankful to have some tasks and the day passed quickly.

That team mate covers the site activities so I get to stay home.

I found a better dataset and an interesting background report.  Got started on the main report in the assignment and just sitting down at the pc for a few mins turned into a good session.  Have 500 words done tonight

Am loving the fluffy duvet cover.

Got the advent train down so husband can fill it for me.  Love rediscovering my crystals each year.  And that husband indulges me this way.

I was less stuff today and have the tablet charged so I can do stretching in the morning if I want.

 

Social

Glad to be meeting friend 

Cafe was quiet when we got there and we got the sofa

Peppermint tea was a good choice for second drink

Enjoyed playing with husband, the expansion was a good choice 

Have managed to dedicate a cube to 2 player games

Getting another interesting looking game from friend at a good price

Managed to get the final part of the first question finished.  No more edits.  

Enjoyed chatting with friend I rarely speak with, glad to be able to make him laugh

Have had a good weekend 

The new duvet cover is so cosy

Relaxed

Thankful the wind died down

The weather was fine for my walk down

The massage was lovely and we had a nice chat

Got what I wanted from the health food store

The paper bag held together in the rain

Got started on my assignment and quite enjoyed the first couple of questions 

Husband is fine playing the new game, we have sleeves that fit and the artwork is cool

Meeting a friend for a cuppa tomorrow, glad ahe's available 

Hobbies

Thankful to be working from home & staying reasonably warm

We got a wander to the chemist at lunch, and it was dry and sunny out.

Got all the bottles accepted by the machine.  And the shopping trip got me past 5000 steps.

Interesting chats with husband today.

YouTube tutorials and now I know how to do a combine the foundation chain and first row - which should make starting projects easier

Am also confident that the bigger hook and narrower base means that this latest attempt should actually be long enough to be a scarf.

The assignment is posted so I can start on that over this weekend.

Content

Thankful to have heating

Putting my jeans on the radiator meant they were warm when I came to get dressed which made it much easier

That it was dry when I went for a walk at lunch

We can afford treats

Husband had a good day and came back safe

Made it to pilates and managed the full session

Have reduced frequency of counselling and remembered to update the transfer

Downloaded the bank app so will still be able to transfer money 

Have plenty of time for my document update

Glad the boss made it to the meeting and is firm in his timescale - less pressure on us

 

warm

Thankful we have heating and can afford to have it on

The ability to stay home and not brave the friary roads / pavements 

Enjoyed board games with husband

We have the big table to play on and good lighting 

That we own the house and have the freedom to do things like changing the light fittings

It was dry for our walk

Husband picked up the chocolate I like

The stiffness wore off

Tablet charged OK so tomorrow I can find stretching workouts 

Remembered to set alarms for tomorrow

Health

Thankful for the flexibility to get to appointments.

That I had an easy day

Finished my book

That my scans came back clear

The doctor's was running reasonably on time

I got to be first customer for a new shop and got a bonus gift

Also they took the boxes back to be reused

Enjoyed ball class

Glad we have the space for me to do it, & husband let's me have the room and friend runs the classes online

Love the bread I bought at the shop today

Luxury

Thankful to have the energy to be able to climb stairs and the mobility and flexibility to be able to carry out everyday tasks with ease

That we can afford to have the heating on and the house is cosy and warm

For having a house and everything we need in it

Husband replaced the light fittings, that he is mobile and able to carry out everyday tasks too

Having a laugh with friend, glad we have similar humour 

Team meeting was a laugh too

Being able to motivate myself to look at the new projects, and I'm quite enjoying figuring out the calculations.  Having the luxury of time to work on them unhurried. 

Fun

Enjoyed chatting with friends

Remembered to take the blanket and friend was very happy to receive it

Lots of good news from other friend

The weather stayed nice for us

The other group are up for the Christmas market

New game arrived 

We have the right size sleeves for it

Husband played with me a couple of times and it's fun.

Friend is happy to have the blue blanket

Have picked up the pattern on the short edge so odds are good i'll finish it

Medicated

Thankful I'm able to get to see the GP, and that I can afford prescriptions and medication.  

That the pharmacy had stock to dispense to me and it was smooth 

Friend wants the furry weighted blanket, am pleased to be able to rehouse it.

The replacement is narrower 

Watched the expansions video with husband and ruled most of them out.  He's got the best one favourited for the sale, and the game I was looking at.

Enjoyed gaming with him today and the one I was undecided about is better than I remembered 

He cleared space so the oversized one is now with the rest of the games collection.

Friend is driving tomorrow

Home

Thankful that I can start late and have an easy day, rather than needing to take time off.

For working from home and not having to get dressed 

That I managed to get through everything that needed done workwise

Caught up with the college lecture I missed.  Glad they're recorded, and that I went to the gaming session instead.  Also that this module is finished now.

Found some new games that look good, and husband has amazon vouchers for us to spend.

He also knows that we'll spend a lot of time over Christmas playing games, & is happy to do so.

He's also got permission to just pay the postage and order the book from de

Made it to Pilates, thankful friend runs it online and I can attend, and we had a quick chat after.  She got me a crystal that I'll collect in the summer. 

At a push i can do the Friday class in the bedroom if husband wants the lounge

Finally took the bin out and emptied the recycling

Had another really good team meeting, 

Am very thankful he is kind and understanding, and generous.  Also interesting and thoughtful.  For how well we get on and what our life is.

Social

Was worth going to work to help a colleague in person

Also had a good chat with office mate

Team meeting was a laugh

Got to chat with the boss and he's happy with me

Foresaw an issue that I've now mitigated 

Got a fair bit closed out and my document has only minor edits

Braved messaging the gaming guy and he replied straight away 

The gaming was fun, glad I went.  

He's interested in some of our games and husband says he'll come next time too so we can teach one of them

Got my library book

And a parking space

My credit card arrived

Work

Enjoyed chatting with a friend at lunch 

She came here so we got a longer break 

Did the jacket sweet potatoes = win

Found the cookie cake and it was OK

Making good progress with the blanket

Slept better last night

Got my next bit of work and it looks fun

Managed to clear off some of team mate's backlog too 

Work talk was good, glad I dialled in

Work

Healthy lunch - finally eating the sweet potatoes, glad we have them

Met up with friend at work and she had time for a coffee break too

Got a quick walk in with another friend

Got a few mins with the boss too 

Looks like another decent project is coming my way

Glad I double checked my thinking on a different thing because the existing calculations aren't appropriate 

I was right with my trouble shooting suggestions last week 

Made it home in time for ball class and it was fun

Husband had dinner on by the time it finished

Nostromo

Team mate joined the gaming and we had a good night.  The game we lost was unsatisfying but shows that winning isn't always possible. And there was time for a second game that we won 🥰

One of the others popped in to say hello and introduced himself to team mate so I know who he is  😁  

Having a laugh with team mates, & sharing the pain.

Caught up with friend and am meeting her tomorrow.  

My mum's on WhatsApp so I can send her pictures, & she managed to reply.  Easy way to stay in better touch.

Have established the pattern for the new blanket and the edges are OK.  Am committed to it now.   

Beach

Had a lovely day out 

Got to friend's on time, & just got her home by the time she wanted

My hot chocolate was lovely

Managed to get into the car park and get parked, also that I had change for the machine

The shop was open and I got husband the treats he was after

Also got a few treats on the way home for me

Started a new blanket and am enjoying crocheting again 

Accounts

Husband helped me search for my purse

Was easy to cancel my cards, 

& to close one of my old accounts.

had a reasonable chat with my parents, thankful they're still reasonably fit & well

got my weighted blanket, & it's a really cosy furry one

Found my purse

Husband made me hot chocolate 

Was able to provide feedback on a short story as a pay-it-forward

Safe

Glad to have a lie-in and still get to work before I was missed, that I made the daily team meeting and was still there when the boss joined

Snuggling on sofa watching tv with husband, for the recliner and 

That we have a nice comfy house and the sofa and TV are great, 

Lunch was fun

That we have the freedom to take time as needed

I managed to do enough to only use a half day holiday 

Made it to pilates and had a nice chat with friend at the end

Satisfied

Husband got shopping and remembered the yoghurts I like

He takes care of the shopping and most of the meals so I rarely have to think about it, & he makes sure they're things I'll like

College was cancelled so we got to watch extra TV

Requested to join the local gaming group, am pleased there is one

Got my final protocol written and out for review

Friend is coming to the walk next weekend

A conversation sparked me to think about satisfactory interactions and it's nice to remember that there are people I enjoy chatting with 

Am enjoying the library access from the college, plenty of reading material

Someone was helpful and it avoided the need for conflict with someone else, & I snuck in just before the meeting ended to get additional help

Laugh

Managed to make some hours back

Boss came to team meeting and we had a laugh

Managed to help team mate trouble shooting a problem

Helped another one with new software

Friend used my wording and thanked me for it

Got another task finished and off the list

Husband made me hot chocolate 

Glad it was a day I didn't want to finish early so we actually managed to get the urgent thing done

Scan

Managed to get my execution finished 🥳🥳

Also got the data and calculations I need for the next set of testing

Thankful for the house, it's everything I listed during manifestation

Ball class was fun

Glad friend runs it, and I have room to do it and room to store the balls

The mix I got husband is really nice and we'll go back for more and take a cool bag and get fish too

Thankful for the job and my boss and how that has helped me in the time I've been here

Got parked easily and had a decent wander across the town

Got back in within the 3 hour window

Survived the scan, just as well I didn't need much additional help. 

Discovered the m&s food in out home town - makes trips more feasible 

Massage

Enjoyed the zoom meeting

Lunchtime walk with husband 

Realised they'd forgotten the main item & managed to get what I needed from them

Got to massage on time

Patch stayed on

Quick catch up with boss

Managed to pretty instantly find an answer for his question 

Got a bit more of my execution done 

Relaxing

Thankful I got to the woods on time

That the person I reached out to was receptive and we had a nice exchange

Enjoyed the walk at the woods and the weather stayed nice

Watching a film with husband - snuggled on sofa

Remembered to phone my mum smd got a bonus few words from my dad

Got a calendar for next year and found some other interesting downloads

That I have the money to treat myself

Have nearly finished the tedious bit of my cross stitch, and have saved a more enjoyable bit for the end so I'll finish having enjoyed it 

Had an enjoyable weekend

Weekend

Enjoyed the walk down to the library and back

The weather was good for it

Got a bit of cleaning done

Enjoyed dinner 

Managed to get parked ok, apologised to next driver for the wing mirror and he was fine

Glad I got dessert, chose well

The book I ordered is in stock and arriving tomorrow.

Glad I messaged about walk, friend has signed up now

Is nice to have a lazy day after not sleeping well

Did a crystal treatment, very glad I signed up for the course and managed to get to the end

Social

Nothing urgent workwise

Got myself to the woods and had a pleasant walk 

The weather was good

Turned up at restaurant just as friend did, glad she wasn't there alone

Enjoyed the meal

Glad I asked for the bill when I did, & had cash to cover our share.

Good conversation during dinner and a few of us had dessert so it wasn't just me

Books

We got the urgent thing done

Got a thank you from someone 

Cleared the bottle collection 

Husband remembered to spend the vouchers

Finished work early and had a few free hours

Glad I postponed counselling 

Submitted some book suggestions for work

Having access to the library 

For having got my assignment done and submitted

And having been able to figure out enough of a model to have something to submit

Being relaxed about the results

Social

Had a nice chat with the boss, he's agreed we progress with my idea.

Also got to ask him a couple of other questions and everything is in hand

The sweet potato fries were really good.

Had a laugh with team mates, both in the team meeting and in the office.  Thankful for the boss, the team,  & the office mates.

The talk went well and there were a few of us in the room.  A team mate came too and we had a nice chat about it afterwards. 

Caught up with big boss too about the project and got to explain a few things.  I've understood more than I thought I had.

Got my medication, the reduced strength and there's 6 months of prescriptions.

Glad I messaged mentor- buddy and he responded so we had a bit of an exchange.

Survived

The steps are perfect for eg changing light bulbs and I still have some spares

Boss came to team meeting just before we all left

Survived the final meeting of the project I hate

Friend came for a walk after while I calmed down

Enjoyed one of the 2 player games with husband after dinner

Just fit dinner in n hour before Pilates - glad I remembered the later start early enough

Got to the doc's in time and got what I needed

Glad I'd taken a book

Got back in time for meeting and meeting ended early

Team mate took over the urgent task

I'm lucky to have a good boss, team, job, husband, house, doctor.  That I'm thriving and stable. 

Day off

Loving having the day off

And that I get paid bank Holidays (& it counts as a full day so I get an easy rest of the week)

Got parked at the woods and it stayed dry for my walk

The screen only cracked in the corner so not much impact on use

The patch survived much better under pj bottoms 

Husband played a couple of games, glad we have the room to play and plenty of storage

He also made me breakfast - yummy 😋 😍 

Day out

Enjoyed reading in bed this morning and having a lazy start

More chocolates - yummy, & some honey.  Were sensible in our purchases 

There were plenty of spaces in the near carpark and we got out before there were traffic jams

Enjoyed the market 

Stopped at m&s food and got some more treats

Remembered the pet shop and husband is happy with his new fish

Remembered screen wash

Glad I got fuel the other day

Day off tomorrow and time for one of the mestier games

Got to speak with friend 

Found some submission windows to aim for

Got both sets of bedding changed and the bed clear for visitor 

Conversations

Husband came to remind me to get up, sweet that he remembered and noticed. 

Just made it on time

Enjoyed the conversation

Husband released me from the shopping and I got to read in the car

Am enjoying the books I've chosen

Having the car and being able to drive - the freedom that provides 

Being able to read and the access to information and stories 

Notebooks and fresh starts, ideas

Relaxing

Got to work just in time for breakfast

Enjoyed being with team mates

Got a couple of wanders in 

Feeling smart over something I managed to figure out

Made it to pilates

The books I'm waiting for will be ready earlier than originally predicted

Snuggles with husband

Friend rang, glad she's OK

Glad I've responded so well to the HRT, having  access to healthcare and being able to get prescriptions and medication

Am enjoying the tiger cross stitch 

Indulging

Had a good chat with the nurse, glad I asked to see her

Results are all good

Got parked and to the library, & fuel, & rice, & made it to appointment on time

Enjoyed going exploring and avoiding the traffic, & found my way to the ruins & home again

Easy pulling out 

Figured out what I was doing with the software 

Enjoyed the lunch lecture

Flexibility

Got the compost out in time to be emptied 

Caught a few minutes with the boss

Enjoyed smoke break with office mates 

The flexibility to take it easy on brainless days

Being able to work enough to cover time off without using holiday

Perked up and am feeling better

Being able to take a walk to clear my head

That I'm reasonably fit and healthy and flexible - there are plenty of things I can do

The panel talk was interesting and has spawned some good conversations

Figured something out today - pleased with myself

Having friends and being able to get out and enjoy spending time with them

Games

Glad the others turned up, we had fun

Got to try out one of the games that is apparently better with higher player count

Discovered another local gaming group

I can make husband's meeting afterall

Husband remembered to take photos of gaming 

We had pets when we were younger, neigh ours who were happy to mind the bunnies for us, & my mum looked after my bunny while I was at uni

Weekend

Thankful we got to the chocolate place ok and there was parking.  Pulling out again was easy.  Also found the fish place OK and husband got some fish, & a couple of bonus ones.  He is very happy with the tank

He remembered the meat and made curry

Found a new series  a show to watch 

Friend loves my grid and was nice to catch up

That I was up and dressed when friend arrived 

We all got there around the same time and had a good day

It stayed dry while we wandered around

There was a big enough table free in the cafe

The others brought my stuff out with them during the evacuation

One has an interview somewhere she'd much rather be - pleased for her to get the interview.  Hope it goes well.  Am pleased I get to be excited for her

The next book is available so I've been listening to that

All is well, I love my life.  Thank you  thank you  thank you.

Relaxing

Thankful for a short day 

For having a laugh with team mates

Lunch was fun and the food was nice

Slept well

Husband is treating me to luxury chocolate tomorrow

Weather should be fine by the meetup on Sunday

Finished the book I was on and liked the ending

Made a good decision workwise

Found an interesting show to watch 

Thoughts

Got to the surgery in good time and it was with the nurse I wanted to speak with

Got my review with her next week

Made it back quicker than I expected and the team meeting was a good laugh

Also had a chat with team mate and got one of the tasks I quite like doing

Got it all finished today and ready to email out 

Quick message from the boss and he did the next thing I needed from him, baby steps of progress - ticking along

Signed up for the Christmas party too

Pension review was OK, and I got the changes made.  Plenty of time to consider other options later.

Got in on my college account, glad that made it easy for college tonight without having to switch accounts or log in somewhere else

We won the game and I've packed it away now.  Time to get another one out

Husband's going to treat me to chocolate at a shop he's discovered near the fish place he wants to visit this weekend.

Hobbies

Survived the training

Glad I had a book on my phone to read in the break

Was dry at lunch and I managed a walk along the sli

Got Home early and took care of work stuff that needed done 

Husband played the next new game with me

Have the evening to relax and work on cross stitch and listening to a book

Relaxing

Team meeting was a laugh, & maybe we'll go to the Christmas party

The conversation circle was interesting.  We had a nice group

Staying for that meant I didn't have to talk about the awful meeting beforehand that thankfully I survived

A couple of people closed reviews on my document and I got a bit further with my next one

Have plans to close out another action with a team mate on Friday.  Lunch should be good that day

Got straight through to doctor's and have an appointment for this week.  

Home in time for ball class which was great fun.  Teacher saw my extension to the exercise and included it, she's done that a few times.

Class finished early and I'm back to enjoying my book

Smart

Managed to figure out the thing I couldn't do on Friday, also fixed something else that was broken

Got all the urgent stuff out the way and can take my time figuring everything else out

When team mate rang, I instantly knew the answer and had pre-empted the situation.  Ha.  Feeling smart

Had a laugh with team mates in the office 

Did a good long day today so I have hours banked for later in the week

Team mate may come to games night.

Husband's friend has suggested coming over for a meal and husband has booked it for us

He got his hospital letter and it's at a more reasonable time - maybe friend will be free to have a day out, or at least a little trip somewhere.  Otherwise I'm fine to go somewhere myself.

Relaxing

Enjoyed my walk at the woods, a slow wander and plenty of admiring and photos.  

Came back with a new idea for a short story 

Conversations with friends. 

The new games arrived 

Have sleeved the new games & played the first one a couple of times with husband.  They look like they'll be fun with more players (& play up to 8 so can do bigger sessions). 

Took the glass to the bottle bank, is good to have it gone.

Social

Managed to get myself showered and dressed and to the woods on time.  Every time is a win.

It was dry for the walk, & we all enjoyed the woods esp. my favourite part.  And the chat was enjoyable.

Stayed on for a cuppa after (which we've never done before) and we were lucky to get a covered table outside.  Managed to leave in a break in the rain.

Husband showed me the pre-work for the training.  I got to sit on the sofa and watch it on the TV, & we got to chat about it.

Enjoying the new library book, thankful to have access to the library, & books I would never have considered otherwise.  It's easy to take a chance on something without feeling wasteful and sometimes it works out.

Getting a lift to the walk next week 🥰

One of the others is organising a meet, looking forward to meeting the group & getting more involved.

Pleased with myself for the replies I've been crafting.

Love my life.  So much to be thankful for.

Friends

Thankful for friend's pilates classes, that she still does them online and that I have the physical space for them

That husband took his laptop into the other room so I could have the lounge for it

And that he sorted out the portable battery and plugged my phone in so my phone lasted the whole session

He got the things I requested from tesco

For being able to finish work early so I can make the classes, & other appointments, without it ever being an issue

Pleased with myself over some work I've done - fixing up a calculation report 

Had a laugh with office mates, am in a good group

Workmate agreed to sign up to one for husband's sessions with me.

Had a laugh with a mate, 

The parcel I sent arrived, am impressed it was so quick, & that I actually got round to posting it

Posting in the organiser chat sparked new conversations 

Had some ideas for friend who wants to cook something other than curry dinner for us,

Energy

Thankful for a late start, & being able to take my time.

Enjoyed my catch up with the boss, he's noticed I've been on good form recently.

Intercepted a friend before she solidified a mistake, glad to have had time for her just before my early finish.

Also had a good chat with her beforehand while waiting for a meeting to start

Counselling was interesting

A document I was waiting for is completed & I can get on with implementation - & coincides nicely with me being in work tomorrow to speak with the appropriate people.

Have plenty enough work to get on without being overloaded

Got my event posted, & all the gang have responded

College was cancelled so I got to enjoy the game I'd set up

Get routinely invited for a fresh air break with office mates now

Treats

Got up and away in good time

Tyre sensor is behaving since the resest

Traffic wasn't that bad and we arrived early while parking was easy

Enjoyed breakfast in one of the cafes and had a wander

Friend liked the photos I took for her

Was only a few miles from shops we would never otherwise visit - treated ourselves

Thankful we have the money for treats, and for days out (& parking)

Relaxing afternoon of cross stitching 

Friend is accepting I might only eat bread and not to go to much effort trying to find something I'll like

Another audiobook is ready for me, listened to a decent chunk of the current one today - living the noise cancelling headphones, not idea how I managed without them for so long

Finally got to try the fried potatoes.  Nice but not nice enough for sacrifice the crispy chicken stir fry for

Things working out

Being able to take a long lunch & get chores done

Finally dropped off the toiletries, there was parking right outside, & I got across to the post office.

Reset the pressure sensor & the car got looked at instantly & passed.

Treated myself to a walk at the woods, & it was great, & the weather stayed dry

Managed to get my tablets, & the visit pushed me into going back to the doc which is probably overdue

Got fuel, & managed to apply my discount.  Am as ready as can be for Wed.

Fit everything into the time that I said it'd take.

Have figured out what broke my projects, so can probably make progress on my calculations now.

Glad I checked the permissions docs & got them fixed.

Relaxing

Enjoyed the walk

It was dry while we were there

Just had one hot chocolate and then a peppermint tea

Others are interested in a games night/ afternoon

Made arrangements for gaming and we'll go to bk for lunch first and call into m&s food

Started reading the data journalism book and enjoying it

Also enjoying the cross stitch

The label book is interesting, a better understanding of the culture here

Watching film with husband 

Car

Got to the library to collect a new book

Husband took me out for dinner and it was really nice.  The food was good and being out together was good.  I chose well.

The test centre was quiet and I had the new library book to read.

Is just a visual re-inspection and should be an easy fix.

Access to the kindle app - some of the books are way better on the pc, like the tarot manual and being able to search for specific cards.

Took care of some admin and messaged friend about gaming

Only a few of us for the walk tomorrow, so I'm OK to ask about gaming.

Thankful for what I have, the opportunities I've had and the support. 

Smart

Glad I went into work.  

That we live so close and I've got the flexibility to start late.

Also I built up enough hours earlier in the week  to have a short day.

Had a walk & talk with someone I like chatting with

Got a couple of documents progressed and talked the boss round to my idea

Was dry while I was outside

Husband fixed the rest of the door seal

Sorted out the blanket edging 

Got the acknowledgment for my assignment submission 

Figured out I can use some existing calculations instead of creating new ones

Social

Made it to work before husband's meeting

Delegated the nagging I didn't want to do

Lunch was fun and we did the nature walk again

Team mates went to smoke break early so I could join for the walk

They were impressed with my stories (& getting published) 

Caught a few mins with the boss

Am doing much better - no unpaid leave this year and I still have holiday 

Paid more attention in class tonight

Someone I like talking with has signed up for the walk I'm hosting 

My new game arrived and it's fun.  Might well gift it to friend next summer

Remembered to charge my headphones 

Reliable

A lazy start and a slow day

Talked myself into doing a bit of work

The properly blown up ball is high enough for me to use the desk with so that's a big bit of good news

Took myself off to the woods and had a great time on the swing.  Someone passing even asked if I was enjoying it.

The woods were quiet and the weather was dry

Got straight out at the bottom of the woods road

Having flexibility around when and how I work, & what tasks to do

That I got my report back with no comments from the pickiest reviewer 

The boss said the director's going to ask for my help because she knows I'm reliable.

Enjoyed an evening cross stitching and listening to an audiobook

For the library and the ecollection, & the variety that gives me

New light in the lounge looks good

Got my assignment submitted

Survived

Glad I got up early to get through the work,
Just got finished in time to head to site
Got a parking space in the shared area

Got to speak with the director, & share my concerns - she was receptive.
Also wants my help with something later in the week.

There wasn't a problem with my execution, glad that meeting went ok

Made it home for ball class, & that was fun. My balance on it is much better now.
Husband had dinner ready for when it finished.

Did the full walk at lunch & enjoyed it.
It stayed dry for us

The tyres are holding their pressure so hopefully sensor will stop triggering soon.

Writing

Thankful assignment is done - phew!  Glad I got the second model working and I got some interesting results.  That I have actually managed to sit and run the models and write them up over the past few days.

Calm about the assignment, sure I've done enough to pass, & more than I expected

That maybe I will learn from this, and even if I don't, I know I can settle down to a task when I have.  Is useful to have this experience in reserve

Friend offered to read it, & now it's emailed I have a copy that I can access if anything happens to the pc

Ran a final experiment to fill a gap, & I can always join challenges & create a portfolio for myself

Enjoying having access to the uni library

Got to the chemist and back in a dry spell

Friend has a piece accepted for publication

Lazy Sunday

Remembered Pilates & it was a good session.

Got up in time to get my data loaded into the quicker runtime & ran a few experiments

Glad I check the assignment brief & have my sections in the right order now

Found an online LaTeX editor, and instructions for creating matrices

My needle magnet arrived, & my cross stitch needles are magnetic so that's good

Got through the shredding

Gaming friend got in touch so we're planning a session soon, glad it'll be after my assignment deadline

Hobbies

Husband invited me on a walk 

He got me some nice dinners in the shopping, & remembered the yoghurts I like.

Got some of my results and discussion done.

Have time to redo the first half of my experiments

Feeling better about the report now I have most of it sensible 

Enjoying the blanket and the cross stitch

And being able to study, & interested in things

Proud of myself for boundary this morning 

I had an interesting conversation with husband this morning prompted by a message I got

Having a friend on my wavelength to laugh with

 

Work

Enjoyed being in work, am lucky to be in a good team with a sound boss.

Lunch was good with the others and I enjoyed the food.  Had a laugh.

Am pleased with my progress on the coding calls and implementation.  And team mate delaying his work to concentrate on mine just shows bad prioritisation on his part - not a poor reflection on me.  Glad the boss knows my strengths and trusts me to just carry on.

Am pleased I thought to check on the course that got removed at work, & I had the foresight to record the ID.  Got mine back and posted it for the others.

Thinking of little treats for myself.  Am glad there are so many things I enjoy.  Cross stitch, reading writing, the cards.  

Did a reading for myself tonight and resumed journalling.  Glad I have resources like masses of notebooks and pens.  That I can afford bigger treats if I want too.  If I need a treat all I need to do is read in bed...

For having the computer and access to Google and other people's code, & the Google AI for the trouble shooting etc.  There are plenty of resources available if I decide to try my hand at coding after this diploma.  I have plenty enough challenge outside of work to compensate for things being a bit stagnant, and more opportunities will come up soon enough.

Company

For the portable tyre inflator, & it was dry when I pumped up the tyres. There's time before the NCT for the sensor to reset.

I managed a few mins with the boss and all is well, as usual.

Kept my early finish and used the time to try the second model.  Thankfully I got that working & now have sufficient for my report.  There are also some ideas for how I might get my original model - I have the luxury of time and being able to decide whether or not to do that.

There's still time for me to write a crossroads piece if I feel like it.

Enjoyed being in work, sharing frustrations - solidarity.

A team mate gave husband a lift, knowing I wanted to finish early today & we'd all be onsite together.

Relax

Another lazy day, happy to be working from home

Managed to find some information in a few mins.  Was glad of the challenge and that I passed! 

Managed to sit and run some code for my assignment.  Even if it doesn't work then I at least have something to show.

Husband cut my lucky bamboo for me and it's a much better size now

Got my execution finished and am starting on drafting the next protocol.  Gradually getting through them.

Fun

Found enough work to fill the day 

Moved a few things along 

Finished in time for ball class which was fun and husband finished in time to give me the lounge

Enjoyed sitting on the ball through meetings

Glad we have enough space for a room each and that I can do things like sit on the ball

Insurance renewal came through 

Saturday's class is cancelled so I have the whole weekend for my assignment.

Husband

Glad I got out for a walk with husband

That we were both working from home today

The disability Forum was interesting 

Boss made it to team meeting and we had a laugh

Husband is undamaged from his fall

He's put the bin out

An afternoon of meetings so I got to sit on the ball

Glad of an easy day to recover from last week

Requests seem to have died down

The tree talk and friend is interested in going too

Got my references in order 

Got shopping for husband so I don't need to go tomorrow

Remembered to phone my mum and she was in a good mood 

Watching tv and the outcome was exactly what I suggested after he'd argued with me about it.

Productive

Got the main part of my literature review done

Enjoyed my cross stitch 

Friend us driving tomorrow 

Remembered to take the library book back 

Made college this morning

Had something relevant to add and actually managed to speak 

Well cuddled

Survived

Glad I got up in time to shower

Got to work before the audit

Knew the references instantly - I'm usually good with that which is why the boss requested me

Enjoyed the social today 

Am more able for the week at work than I have been previously

Glad I have the flexible working and working from home

Got the urgent thing done 

Fed

Thankful I got to come home at lunch, that I live close enough to do that.

For getting out for a few walks, & had a laugh with team mates

Husband had tea ready for me when I got home, & got dessert too

There's another series of one of the TV shows we were watching

Very glad college wasn't on tonight

Relaxing

Survived another day at work

Enjoyed chat walking to carpark with friend

Walked in with a team mate & joined them for breakfast

Got husband's tablets changed while he made dinner

Relaxing evening with a book

Back is better

Think we got all the chore work out of the way

Get to sit with my feet up at work & no-one comments

Loving the noise cancelling headphones

Husband

Glad husband phoned the chemist for me

Their computer system was back up.

Managed to get my prescription  

Enjoyed a walk up to the smoke hut with the other team

The new module started tonight and seems better, enough to keep me interested in the course

He also made dinner 🥰

Thinking about how much he eases my life

He was included on the group meal invite

Movement

Remembered to text my brother.  And his card arrived in time.

Got to the chemist's at lunch and remembered husband's eggs

Enjoyed walking from the carpark with team mate and back again at the end of the day

Remembered to take hourly movement breaks at work and my back feels better today

Glad I got a proper chair

Fortuitous meetings with a couple of people in the corridor 

Remembered to put the bin out

Friends

Glad friend was able to confide in us 

Also that we were there together

Back got better as the day wore on

Like the new game and husband says it's OK.  Good 2 player game

Alarm set for tomorrow

He made yummy tea with the old eggs and saved cooks sausages for me so I have breakfast to take to work tomorrow

That I have time enough on the assignment to be able to take today off to rest my back

Baby steps

Did a little on my assignment

Enjoyed a relaxing morning in bed

Got the towels put away

Got my laundry put away

Interesting chats with husband

New games arrived - looking forward tompkaykng with them

Got my NCT booked 

Good life

Enjoyed a lazy morning

Reading in bed, my favourite thing

New book is interesting 

Just was ready in time 

Enjoyed the walk and chatting with friend

Very thankful to have friends

Liked the bread at lunch

Time to rest up earlier

Counselling was interesting 

Husband ordered me things he knows I want and forgot to put on the shopping list

Ordered new games that're coming tomorrow 

Sunday plans with friends

Results came out for the creative writing

Have some ideas for new stories

Rediscovered a really nice deck I got a while back

 

Fun

Glad I went to work

Lunch was fun and I have a new go-to order

Survived being at work

The headphones are great

Started undoing the short scarf and hopefully this one will be long enough

Happy to be off tomorrow & have a friend to go out for the day with

Plans

Thankful to finish work early

Arrived at hospital in good time

I was allowed right through 

Made it the coffee dock and they had hot chocolate even though it wasn't on the menu.

Was back before husband got out 

Parked reasonably close to door

Made it to the walk too and it was good - glad to get some exercise in

Finally listed the walk I said I'd do

Can see the end of the pink wool now - that scarf is nearly done 

Glad I took the headphones - the waiting area was reasonably quiet but they were still nice to be inside

 

Home comforts

Things under control at work

Got a few things closed out and reminders sent for the rest

Got my assignment extension

Had a suitable card and posted it 

Still enjoying omelette 

Finished the book and enjoyed it

Survived the day on negligible sleep

Managed the full day

Husband did the washing up and put the bin out 

Being able to work from home and flexible hours

  

Parcel

Managed to catch the neighbour in to hand over his parcel.

Took husband shopping while he can still walk

Was right about the bottle return location and there are more slots than any of the others

Got nice bread

Enjoyed my omelette 

Fed myself veg

My prescription came in and I got a pleasant walk to the chemist at lunch

Left alone to get on with stuff today 

Relaxing

We had a nice trip out to the garden centre.

Another trip planned with friends for scones

Enjoying reading my book amd crocheting

Another relaxing day

Mood is good

Lots of husband time and he made me a cheese toastie

Remembered to water the plants

Health

Glad I have the fitness to walk to the shops and back

That my book arrived in the library and they open on Saturdays

For libraries and accept to free books

That I know how to read and enjoy it, & have easy access to books

Husband suggested a trip to the garden centre tomorrow.

Scarf

The scarf edges are still straight

Started the blanket with the blue and managed to get it on the big hook

Noticed my mistake at work and fixed it

Picked up healthy food at the supermarket

My zombie dice arrived

Got into the online library and found some worthwhile books

Got the bed changed and ready earlier

 

Scarf

Thankful for flexi & being able to take it easy in the mornings

Chuffed to have figured out how to reassign (rather than cancel & reroute) my document

Reminded the boss of something he'd forgotten about, & am on top of all my work

Work mate was going to cover for me this evening so I don't have to log back on, but actually we managed to get finished before I left for the day

Husband's appointment is in the nearer hospital 

Managed to log back onto the computer & look at my assignment again, at least it's a start & I am moving myself, & I finally emailed the tutor back

Got the washing & dishes done.

The scarf was good entertainment while I waited, & started a few conversations :)

 

Work

Enjoyed being onsite and chatting with workmates

Managed to figure out the memo

Got the urgent thing did

Moved a few other tasks on

Enjoyed a chat with the boss

Everything's under control

Figured out a work around for my broken project

The edges of the scarf are straight :)

Progress

Survived the meeting

Bonus of a walk & talk to the coffee van, & a hot chocolate

Brownie points for helping with an urgent thing

The scarf edges are much better now I'm using the stitch markers

Enjoying the crochet, & managed to do that & listen to audiobook rather than veg in front of tv.

Got the adulting done, renewed my prescription & paid for my motor tax - both painless.

Relaxing

The headphones were great against the road digging.

Husband did the pulled pork for me

My document went through with no corrections.

For being able to lie in bed amd take it easy this morning

Pulled round

Being able to stay home and not navigate the diversion.

Relax

Got myself to the walk on time

Enjoyed the chats

Gave myself the day off from study and been enjoying the audiobook and cross stitch again.

Husband fixed the door seal on the car

Got the longest grass in the back mowed

Remembered to water the plants

Mint is doing well, & apparently likes moist and shade so will do well behind the shed.

Models

Found some papers for my literature review.

Am OK with abandoning the model and concentrating on the rest of the assignment.

Husband took me for a walk.

My model continued running while we were out.

Remembered to phone my mum.

Husband found another film for us to watch.

Am happy I can treat myself to hobbies

Enjoying the cross stitch and the audiobooks

More recovery

Thankful friend is up for a day out with me while husband has his appointment.

Made it to the gardens and lunch and had a good wander & got some photos- friend enjoyed the photos.

Made pilates, thankful to have access to the class and husband works from the other room so I can have the lounge.

Remembered my tablet 

Fixed my calculation so am ready to progress that one too

Chore person went to team mate so I was spared the frustration 

Rest

Glad I have the flexibility to quit work when I'm tired.

That I put in loads of hours earlier in the week to be able to take it easy today

A lie down refreshed me for college

Glad that's online 

Enjoying the audiobooks and cross stitch

laugh

Team meeting was a good laugh, & so was lunch

Food was nice too

Then had a laugh with team mate after

arrived early enough for chairs, & they had tray bakes - enjoyed what I chose & had a bonus strawberry

successful trouble shooting for the lab

got my next custom fields built & protocol ready for review - much easier this time & next one will be even slicker

got all my browser tabs closed, ready for a fresh start

Support

My boss and workplace recognise us as people, it's a good place to work

Spoke to a team mate who interpreted the instructions in a way that let me follow them

I got my protocol executed without issue - big relief

Calmed down over lunch so I was able to write a considered reply.  The boss is as frustrated as me over this project, solidarity

Enjoy lunch with team mates & we have a good laugh.

College was useful, & I have written up my model so far in the challenges section.

There is still time to try a different base model.

Finished work in time for ball class, & friend remembered to record it

Friends

Husband came to the woods again 

Got to the pet shop just as it opened

Made notes on my failed models so at least they've been some use

Gave myself the afternoon off and a friend was free for a cuppa and a chat

Enjoyed chatting with her, & the wander round the garden centre

Came home to find husband had made me dinner

Snuggling watching tv

Enjoying the cross stitch

Walks

Got my library books returned.  

Enjoyed lying in bed listening to book while cross stitching - there is still plenty of time in the day for other things

Got the next book in the series from the library so no wait when I finish this one

Is useful to have it eg while waiting for husband to do the shopping

Braved sending my code to tutor - and maybe I can make some progress on the rest of my assignment tomorrow

Husband suggested a film and invited me to snuggle in on the sofa 

Also suggested walk a couple of times and this time it stayed dry.

Thankful there is pavement and a choice of circular walks

That we have a house, somewhere comfy and cosy and spacious to live 

He got me more of the salmon I asked for

Hobbies

Got out of work and home to husband in good time.

Made it to the hospital and ended up in the free parking

The headphones work well and I enjoyed listening to my book while cross stitching there

Ran into someone who needed a reminder and my work document is progressed ready for next week

Wrote the memo for the boss and am pleased with how I did

Bonus walk with husband & resisted the stationery supplies

Books

Got out of blood donor's in time to collect husband on time

Glad I took my book, is easier to read one handed than use phone one handed

Enjoyed a few chats while waiting,

Found out where the new library is

Enjoyed sitting in the cafe, glad I took my book

Got my book finished, next one is now available from library and I have a reservation placed.

Good choice for curry for dinner

Someone else also commented that they had followed the referencing guidance

Fun

Preferred candidate got the manager role 

Enjoyed being in work and office was relatively quiet

Got my urgent thing moved on - sorted out all the ways I'd been daft and am ready to roll now.  I have a week longer to finish it than I thought

A quick word in person got my question answered 

Got the next task mostly complete too

Next book I want is ready early - looking forward to starting that

Counselling was interesting

Husband watered the flowers for me with the fish water

My plants are surviving and it's going to get cooler soon

Friends

Thankful for friends, 

We got to eat outside as hoped.

I like the new yoghurts I got

Tutor is going to provide more coding examples, phew

Last week's lecture slides are up so I can revise my model

Remembered to water the plants,

Survived all today's meetings

Time

Got my document draft done 

Revised my calculation code and it works much better now.  Agreesld with team mate to leave the building blocks in too in case we ever need them for trouble shooting.

Should be an easy fix to the execution document.

My units have reset so I was able to use a faster processor for my revised model which was much better - confirmed it's bad and played with a few parameters

Still have plenty of time to find a decent model.

Got out for a walk to the chippie so managed to get a little exercise in

Got myself out skipping in the drizzle.  Happy there a concreted area out the back for skipping on.

Got our results back from the previous module, very happy with my marks.  And that I figured out how to find them.

Feeling less stupid now

Progress

Thankful for the Gemini assistant on my model, and that I finally decided to investigate it

I have a model that's training now and I am happy I'll have results for my report.

So happy.  Thankful I can still be happy about things.

The validation is included so at least I don't have to wait much longer for it to finish

Got the hedge trimmed and it all fitted into the compost

Thankful we have services like bin collection, and water treatment, and sewage goes away and gets processed.

Husband came to the woods

For the coffee van and being able to get water this morning 

Books

Got the capsules I went for

Remembered shampoo

The weather stayed dry for my walk

Got to the library before it closed

For the library being open on Saturdays and the variety in the catalogue 

Enjoying my reading time

Being able to read and accessible books 

That we live near enough to walk to the shops snd there's pavement all the way

Phew

The pint of water I dropped missed my phone.  And the glass stayed intact and the pilates towel came in handy.

Resisted chocolate this evening.

Made pilates 

Got my steps in walking to the chemist

Liked the chicken husband got for me and it arrived after I got back

Under control

Got a few tasks finished & the work finally feels under control

Got booked into the blood donor session 

Was reasonably dry for walk 

Chips were nice & I liked my cake

Made pilates

Enjoyed the cauliflower cheese, 

My bonus got approved

Remembered to move counselling next week

Reminders

Managed to clear a few things off my list

Had a nice catch up with the boss, & being in his presence is calming - there is nothing for me to worry about.  Everything is in hand.  Also I'm getting a reward for the good catch I did.

I was on top of the work we went through, all is ok.

Found an example runtime to work through & some more code fragments for my assignment, still making progress & have more than a month to go

Got all the bottles recycled - phew

Thankful I keep managing to study, & that I can keep chipping away at it - baby steps

Enjoyed a laugh with the team

Calming down

Remembered ball class just in time.  

Husband dialled into his meeting from the other room so I could have the lounge

Got my protocol sensible and out for review

And have my next custom fields good to go,

Feeling like it's under better control now

Tutor read my question and answered with a new article explaining it.

There is still time and plenty of resources for guidance

Progress

Managed to load my images into colab.  Baby steps.

Having the boss support me being unavailable so I can focus is great, & I made decent progress on a task I've been avoiding.  Will have it ready to route for review tomorrow if I get left alone again.

It's reassuring to have him confirm everything else can wait.

Enjoying my little sand pit under my desk.

Logged onto the pc and did a bit of study instead of vegging in front of the pc.

Got out with the skipping rope, am ready to extend the time a little.

The wire mesh remained in place because I had the hedge weaved through it.  We don't need the pole that's gone missing.

Enjoyed a little lie-in this morning.  

The weekly check only took me an hour, hopefully the users will continue to behave.

The headphones have the ability to connect to two different devices and husband got me a Bluetooth adaptor.  Connected them to the pc and the mic works well too.

Recovery

Thankful for the tyre pressure device, got my tyres checked and inflated

Husband came to the woods and we had a nice  hat as we walked

Got what we needed at the supermarket

The cheesecake was nice - he loves it, and his ragu.

We'll have the ragu and fried potatoes during the week

Glad it's cooler today 

Glad to be able to have a rest after not sleeping well - glad it's the weekend. 

Thankful for book and being able to read

For library access and online tutorials

Managed to get some code that looks like it'll work.

Friends

Had a lovely day out with a friend 

Glad the weather was nice

Enjoyed peppermint tea (my new default drink rather than hot chocolate).

Toast was a good idea - Glad I changed my mind from cake

Managed to get about the half the bottle recycled 

Did a good stint on the study - slow progress is still progress.  There are loads of resources available.

Husband got the aircon out and I can tolerate the noise (think it was being in the draught I disliked anyway rather than the noise)

Time

It's sunny while i'm sat around 

Glad I remembered a book and have found some shade by the river

Braved a cake and enjoyed it

Lunch was fun and I enjoyed being in work

Had as much as was tolerable - will put my headphones in my bag next time.

Glad we left it as late as we did rather than leaving when husband suggested it

Workmate has suggested somewhere to buy bounties.

Productive

Meeting was productive - and short 

The notes I'd made were useful

Progress on the next couple of tasks, good to show the boss i'm on top of things.

Nice interaction with favoured work mate 

Got to the library and returned books and picked up some seeds.  Remembered milk too.

Had a cuppa waiting for husband and a short walk in the rain.

Counselling was good after a productive day

Husband made me the potato gratis with fish fingers for tea.

Also found loads of resources to be working through for the assignment.  It just needs time and I have that now. 

Time

the assignment deadline got extended, relieved

meeting went ok, I was mostly out of nudging range & the boss dialled in

chance meetings with friends

had a laugh with team mates when I got in, happy with my job & the team I'm in

book arrived, & I can return the library books tomorrow while husband is at the doctor

managing the basic programming well, relieved about that too - have time to investigate the coding, & can manage at least a step an evening as a target to get through it

a couple of walks to the chemist today, husband came out at lunch too

Reading

My book arrived

Access to books and being able to read

Meeting was ok, & I met some of the others trying to find the room so we all arrived together

Have a bit more direction on the project

Got my stories submitted 

It stopped raining by the time I parked

Made it to ball class, enjoying it & she's going to continue to run it

Dry

Kitchen looks good clean

Glad I walked down, and that the rain held off

Started on the tutorials - thankful there is a lot of help & resources around 

Access to healthcare and medicine, & clean water

That I saw the message and got booked in, a me treat

Living in relative freedom and luxury

Progress

Managed to shower and get myself to the walk on time.

Enjoyed it and it stayed dry.

Husband made me a cheese toastie for lunch when I got home and fish fingers for tea.

Thankful he takes care of cooking and deciding most meals.

Managed to start on the assignment, and now I have something to build on.  

For the availability of YouTube videos and tutorials, and I have kaggle to explore too

Also autistic community and people's experiences to validate mine

Finished the blanket, is a reasonable size and the colour change isn't bad - glad I did it as a fresh section.

Beach day

Walk with husband to start the day 

Fresh bread and cake 

Glad I took myself to the beach.  That friend took me to a nice big beach with carpark, toilets, cafe and am confident getting myself there now.

For maps and being able to get myself places, being able to drive and having a reliable car.  Freedom to travel and explore.  Being able to afford food and fuel etc. 

Got parked easily and found a quiet area of beach 

Enjoyed reading and made some notes for a new piece.  Weather stayed nice  while I was there

Husband made me a yummy cheese toastie when I got home

Thankful for long weekend and having plenty of time to relax

Access to doctor and medication, and health care.

Rest

Breakfast was a laugh

Bacon was spot on and sitting outside was the right  choice.

Husband was happy with his trio to supermarket 

Got my laminator & made a start

Remembered the cutter too

Resisted all the notebooks.

Have my bio and covering letter ready, just need confirmation of whether to do separate forms.

Long weekend- hurray :)

Work

Thankful I got my document first draft finished at work

The meeting finished early so I was able to stay til the end and speak up for our site

Got to the dentist on time and parking was easy 

For healthcare insurance 

And a job eith the flexibility to fit appointments in

One of the others has posted videos to help with the course and it's a bank holiday weekend so plenty of time to study

Got my washing done and hung

Nearby team invite me for walks now

Outside

Enjoyed my lunch, 

Finished my book & the next one's on order

Got to lie down for a bit at work, somewhere I can disappear off to if i need to

Enjoyed a walk along the green path with an office mate 

Another walk along the river with friend

Thankful she collects me

Getting the bin out the night before means we caught the collection

Submission window opens tomorrow

Work

Glad I noticed I'd left out a calculation whilst it still existed.

Working through the reports was useful

Made another important discovery during the processing too.

Am OK to go to the dentist on Thursday

Had the necessary docs favourited so it was easy to retrieve them for the boss

Walk with friend

Lunch was nice, the meat was really good

Afternoon tea break was a laugh

Managed to settle into work eventually

Making enough progress to be feeling less stressed about work

College said we all passed the first assignment. 

Am loving the headphones

Friend is really happy with the massage cushion so I'm letting her keep it 

Friends

Met a friend at the woods.  Here's to last minute plans and conversation.

The weather was good and the car park was reasonably empty.

Called in to another friend and enjoyed chatting with her.  Nice to know people locally.  Plus we're going to make lunch time plans after this audit.

Took husband out for dinner, happy to have found a curry house he likes.  And I made the food decision for a change.  Proud of myself.

Has been dry long enough that I got more of the back mowed.  Compost bin is full again.

Found plenty more writing opportunities and submitted another story tonight.  Is good to have a collection of stories ready to submit rather than the pressure of writing to a deadline.  

Also sending details on to a friend so I can fulfil my chosen role as encourager.  

Message from a friend out the blue, was good to catch up.  

Chill

Husband's appraisal went well and he's happy.

Enjoyed skipping, thankful we have room and it was dry

Thankful to be energised today

Sleeves arrived and I got the cards done 

Made it to pilates 

Husband ordered me an apple pie

Team meeting was fun and then I got fun catch ups with a couple of team mates

It's the weekend & I get to relax 

Changed the bed, love fresh bedding and we're getting new tomorrow 

Pizza

Got quick movement on something the boss wanted, impressed.  

There was hypercare right on cue when I needed it, & there was only one person in front of me.

Managed to fill the compost bin mowing the lawn, and it stayed dry til I was finished

Bonus hot chocolate from husband 🥰

He got thanked for something I encouraged him to do, impressed and relieved.  And he admitted he knew he had to do it anyway, just wanted a second opinion

Have moved Counselling to a different day so I cam make the ball class

There are jobs coming up for the course end and tutor has offered us cv and job application help.

There are specimen files available in the course notes, I have time to investigate them over the weekend.

Quiet

Got the noise cancelling headphones, glad I have the ability to do that.  

Knowing the brand and colour I was after and being able to ask for them was helpful too - no decisions  :)

Figured setting them up myself and am pleased with how they work

Also got fuel in the car - job done 

For husband taking care of dinner, and waiting for me at lunch.

Free lunch and it was nice, we got a table together which was impressive at that time

Balls

Thankful I managed to shower before work.

That husband organised getting himself to work

The meeting went OK, short and useful, only good people there,

Caught up with the boss for a bit afterwards 

Home in time for pilates ball class and I enjoyed it again 

Some of the other have balls too so hopefully the class will keep going

Managed college OK, is stuff I'm already familiar with

Husband made me hot chocolate 

One of the books I want is ready for collection from the library

Hobbies

Thankful to have hobbies

For the seemingly endless supply of wool from my parents and the potential that provides

The blanket will be a reasonable size

Food was OK at lunch and I enjoyed the social 

Also glad of the smoke hut walk

Lucky to find the submission window while it was still open and to have work to submit

Next submission window is next week, & I know what I'm sending in for that

Am enthused about writing again

Husband helped me blow up the stability ball and it's firmer now, & there's another class tomorrow.  Will be weekly if she gets enough people

Message from counsellor - glad she questioned the long break because I was thinking we have a session this week, have time to cancel or rearrange

Busy work day but managed everything I needed to and tomorrow should be calm

Friend joined the library online and the online library and has access to the borrowbox collection and is happy. 

Husband

Had a nice trip out with husband, 

Got new plants and enjoyed the spot of gardening

Glad my plants are surviving, & the wild flowers are doing well

Got the first chunk of bottles returned

Looks like plenty of tutorials for the software & time to learn to use it

For being able to enjoy a lazy weekend with no plans & no obligations

Plenty of low effort things I enjoy, like the crochet

& this time there's enough wool to make a decent sized blanket, am pleased with it so far

Husband looks after me well and is easy to get on with 

Hobbies

Caught up with college

Thankful for the tablet and the lectures being recorded

For YouTube and opensource and the availability of information and software

We got the fence put up and the climber planted, & husband offered to come plant shopping tomorrow

For weekends.off and being able to have a lazy day

Feeling much better today 

Found another new book to listen to

Blanket coming along nicely, & I have plenty of time

Had a few sleeves so knew what size to order for new game, arriving next weekend 

For Internet and availability of things we want thay aren't available locally

For hobbies and entertainment 

Remembered to do my timesheet and laptop seems OK

Home computers also ok

Care

Husband collected my prescription and came home with a spring roll for me from the chippie  🥰

He also made me hot chocolate without fuss

That we live near enough to walk to the shops

For being able to take the day off to rest and recover

Am feeling better now

There's still lemsips in the cupboard

Am feeling better now

Rescue

Thankful for being able to leave work early 

That I felt better after a nap

Husband takes care of the food and keeps me functioning 

That his meeting finished early and we grabbed lunch together

That I went to the woods and it was dry, got to play on the swings and my favourite exercise machine 

Made it to gaming amd it was fun, friend says his son will love the game I donated to him

Friends came to help when I was locked out of the carpark and found the security office.  Got sorted and all ended well.

Projects

Thankful I made it to the ball class and enjoyed it

And have a spare hook 

For being able to come and go at work, the flexibility I have in choosing what work to focus on depending on my mood / energy 

Got out in the sunshine and still have the ability to skip

Got more hooks ordered so I can start on friend's blanket over the weekend

Have the meter exchange organised

Feeling productive for finally making a start on wool projects

Good chat with team mate today and he's taken on several tasks I didn't want

For having friends and people to chat with

More rest

The sink and the donation bag and the over radiator hanger all got taken  🥳

Got the weeds into the compost

Was dry for my walk round to the shop

Managed to settle down to study and managed to finish 2 lectures and the recommended video

Put on the duvet cover by myself!

Knocking out the blanket nicely- am glad I'm enjoying it.

Am loving my new pyramids and crystals.

Rest

Thankful for another day of rest,

For husband organising a taxi for work

There was room in the compost bin to mow the front and I got the weeds pulled out the hedge

Rescued my curly Hazel from ivy that was wrapped around it

Finished my audiobook and got the next one in the series

Got to the hair dresser on time and in the dry

Home again in time to collect husband and then made pilates

Started on a blanket - glad to ne working my way through the wool 

Remembered to pay my motorway toll. 

Also just remembered to pay for the workshop - have a note to do it tomorrow.   Thankful to have the option to transfer money after and still be able to buy all the pyramids (& the book) I was wanting.