Treats

Wake up & had a lazy morning in bed, reheated naan and some curry and headed off.

Glad to arrive on time just before Amy, & that it wasn't busy. 

Also that I didn't have to choose food cos I had breakfast late - too many bad choices and no good ones.  The hot chocolate was really nice, I had a second.

Managed to be inside for the rain.   Plenty of ideas for things to do. 

Got my curly hazel a friend and have a plan for trellis and clematis- so now to look up those varieties to see which aren't vigorous.

Managed a little more story.

Husband had the shed built when I got back, & the new dress arrived and fits, & the new cards are lovely too.

Planted out plant from friend.

Conpliments from another friend about my usual plants.

So many plants I liked  Glad I was restrained but I shall be going back soon.  Impressed it was empty when we arrived and also there was no queue of the til. 

How lucky I am  with Jay, and no pressure to earn, or behave in a certain way, few expectations. That we are stable as a couple and with the house, our house  & that I'm free to dug holes in the garden to put plants in...

That there are plenty of flower / garden shops so no rush to buy.  Had a good day, then a snuggle on the sofa with husband.  Glad of bank holiday tomorrow.

Friends

That I have a car and can drive and afford to fuel and maintain car.

For the freedom and flexibility car travel provides.

Space at the pump when I called in & pulling out was easy.

We enjoyed the curry and had a pleasant trip out with friends.  

For the massage and a therapist I'm happy with.  

Found a reasonable dress and it fits

For the course and ability to study 

Pleased with myself for diplomatic wording.

For someone else making the effort to arrange a meet and it's reasonably local.

Got crystals perfect size for grids.

For being able to treat myself.

Support

Thankful we own our house, for being securely housed, & for having people we could stay with if needed.

For friends to stay with when I visit the UK, and those who make the effort to see me while I'm there. 

That husband ordered the new shed and it fit into the car.

For how calm he takes care of things

I got the hedge trimmed while it was dry. 

Saw a beautiful rainbow and still feel the magic.

Also finally got the new car mats trimmed and installed and had the foresight to clear out the back of the car before giving friends a lift tomorrow.

That I have friends here and online and in the UK, people I can turn too, & husband is a superstar too.

Thankful he got his wish of mostly legs in the chicken order.

That we went got out for a couple of walks again today

I managed 100 star jumps in the kitchen when I was feeling energised this morning.

Seem to have slept well 

Thankful i am calm and happy.

Tha i had tine for a lie in and a reiki session this morning.

Friends

Thankful to get out in the sunshine today

That husband came for a couple of walks

That we trialled a few returns and the recycling point accepted his bottles ok, so now we can take the rest 

That my boss is fine with me taking time out as needed, 

Happy to be able to take husband to the shop when he decided he wanted eggs

That tesco came before the start of class so I helped put the shopping away

Workmate called me to cheer me up

Had a lovely catch-up with a friend, & made it back in time to speak with the boss

Got the thing done that he wanted

Sorted out new mouse mats - back to my proactive self 

Figured out a solution to something else that was wrong and am pleased with myself.

College is back to my comfort zone (statistics)

No more chore contact

Rest

Thankful for the chat with my boss

Feeling calmer about work

Figured out my mistake and got my calculations to work

Stopped raining for me to get out for a walk

A show we got partway through years ago is on  Netflix and I think I found where we got up to

Got a blood donor's appointment booked locally

Remembered to sort out husband's washing for him 

For being able to nap and husband getting himself home

Bank holiday weekend!  Just a few more days to go

Distance

Thankful we got out for a quick walk at lunch in between showers

That I got to work in time for the meeting 

Was fun chatting with colleague and she got to extend the room booking 

Gives me some work to do

For not being threatened by colleague hoarding the work - am preparing to walk away

College was interesting amd within my comfort zone 

Counselling was interesting, thought provoking 

She says I'm insightful and if I think something then there'll be a reason for it

Calm

Thankful to remember the work task I was supposed to do

That I can take it easy as needed 

Had a good laugh with a friend 

There are freelance opportunities that might be feasible

My text book arrived 

I get paid before my credit bill direct debit happens 

That we have plenty

Interesting conversations with husband

He takes care of the food.

Expansion arrived and so it makes it easy to decide what game to play next

Am happy

Safe

Enjoyed snuggling with husband on the sofa watching a film.  Thankful for abundance, safety and security.

For being able to afford and acquire nice food.  

For the variety we have available.

That it was dry outside while I was gardening, & I got both my new plants in before the rain.

That we have plenty of worms in the soil so it seems healthy.

That I have access to information, apps and tutorials, that there is plenty of practice material.

Also for an advert I found that might be useful for when I'm next looking for work. 

For the entertainment available, both online and books, rediscovering the dot-to-dot book.

That we do weights together and have the ones we need in the house.

I have a good life and I'm grateful for it.

Accomplished

Thankful I got up OK

Husband came shopping and I got parked easily

Health food shop had what we went for

Got my new favourite bread in Dunnes

Made it to gaming session on time and it was fun 

I managed to play without dithering

Husband enjoyed his burger

I chose wisely by waiting for Thai and it was yummy

Started looking into SQL and remembered more than I expected, am happy I am familiar with it.

Resisted buying new cards because I don't need any

Felt like a productive day

Am calm today, without the xanax

Suspiciously calm

Woke up earlyish (maybe 5.44 and lay in bed til 8).  Got up at a reasonable time, inc dressing. Had a wander round the block and them took husband to work.

Friend was busy so we'll meet another time.  Meant I got to the woods for a short wander.  Empty so I got some time on the swings.  Hot chocolate van is closed.  Got through the traffic lights ok.

Headed to sensory Gardens after.  Had a chocolate éclair for lunch amd a quick wander around.  Nothing much new from the last tune.  Bought myself a new plant.

Home in time for next signature for the permanently urgent thing.

Pleasant chats with team mates. 

Made it to Pilates first time in forever.  Was  a nice gentle stretching session.   

Got my college submissions sent in.

Friend sent the game we'll be playing tomorrow.  A. Also thinking taming the chocolate shortcake.

Hope

Thankful for a job where I don't have to speak to anyone.

That I got to make sensible suggestions in the meeting, & have more to add as the project grows.

Enjoyed a chat with a couple of team mates & have abandoned the unnecessary complicated work.

Remembered to break down my broken code into chunks and am still investigating.

Had a lovely walk at the woods, & it was dry & bright. 

Made it back to the doctor's in time, even got to the pie shop for a treat for husband.

Got to the pharmacy before it closed & picked up new meds

Scans were fine, we're trying a few things before any more referrals

Doc is finally prepared to increase the dose of my initial medication

Glad I got in with a good doctor,

got tomget huuhuband a oie, now bed 

Happy with medissclm caw.

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Plans

Enjoyed chatting with friend at gaming.

My results are back and I have an appointment tomorrow.

Got to finish early and have a rest before gaming - glad I went.

Songs I like were on the radio.

Had a laugh with workmates, at the team meeting and then when I got to work.  Finally got to ask about the rearrangement.

Progress

Conflicting meeting got cancelled.  Chaotic meeting was better this week.  We're finally moving onto the action phase.

Also meant I missed an even worse meeting.

Heating was fixed by the time I got to work.  

Had a good catch-up with team mate who's just back.

Collected our eggs

Finished show with husband.

Class wasn't on, last minute panic was for nothing.

Got the first paragraph of my new story expanded and slowed down.  The next hit is rearranged so hopefully it will fit more smoothly. 

Getting a lift to and from the airport when I visit.

Did plenty of hours today so i'm good to take it easy later in the week.

Accomplished

Thankful I got inspired last night and started writing.  That I woke up eager to continue and have my first draft finished now.

For friend who reads my work.

For the computer and easy editing, saving, amd messaging etc.

That the weather held for our trip out today & we got parked.  That we went with the earlier time. 

That I managed to get myself dressed and out the house in time for my lift.

Remembered to ask about property tax.

And got into the cafe before it got busy.

I finally bought the plant I've been after since I first saw it.  

Have my flights and hotel booked, both were reasonably priced.  Also looked into getting to Skye and we have some options.

Ordered the book friend recommended.   Found it cheaper and with free delivery.  

Got a book from friend today.

Sunshine

Thankful the carpark was quiet and getting parked was easy.

That we did the longer walk and that chat wasn't all about work.

I did a bit of writing and then have done enough to get the bones of a story together.  And even if I don't, I have something new since the end of class to submit.

That I have the freedom to choose whether to write or not and that in general I enjoy it.

Friend asked to read some of my stories.

Thankful for the bank holiday tomorrow and friend is driving.

Husband cleaned the cooker.

For the house, and a comfortable life, for the woods and access to nice places.  

That I'm not under any pressure to work.

Plenty

Thankful for a lazy day, for the Internet and all the available info.

Friend sent me a link to a book that looks tempting - glad I love books and reading.  

And that I can have a lazy day without feeling guilty. 

Enjoyed the new game with husband, and we watched a full play through - lots of husband time today!

Remembered to remind friend, & found a workaround for something that has me stuck.

Brother finally sent me his bank details

Friend is driving for our day out on Monday.  Happy for the bank holiday too.

Very thankful to be indoors on a miserable day, and for the heating.

That we have mains water and gas and sewerage and well stocked shops, even when they're running low there's rarely a serious shortage.

Health

Husband came with me 🥰

It was sunny out and he had sufficient signal

Procedure wasn't that bad, bill has gone straight to insurance

Parked easily, that clinic has free parking

Got to BK & enjoyed dinner.

Popped to shops and got husband's medication & cheesecake - yummy.  They had an impressive cake stock for a Friday evening.

Plans with friends over the weekend.

Contact is a lecturer in data science 

Glad my boss is tolerant and getting time off is easy

Everything that needed done was early enough in the day

Had a nice chat with mentor buddy, has been a good while.

Learning

Counselling was good, we have some of work discussed, & I can see that I can just be me in meetings, that what is appreciated about me. 

Also got excited about the data science course, I love getting excited about things.

Enjoyed the course, managed to log in ok, & use the camera & headset.  It would be possible to dial in on the phone but the computer is better. Buoyed by knowing more than I thought I did, I have the basics although some of tonight's content was new.

She also enjoyed my stories, & said she'd be happy to read more.  It was interesting using them to base the session on.  & I've sent her on the subtitle one.  It was enjoyable talking about the writing & my opinions about things (like the muse, & big magic, but also my attitude to writer's block, yes I believe it's real).  I might even revisit some of my stories now, see what improvements I can make.

Got the urgent things done at work, & some recognition from a colleague.

Remembered to check the insurance coverage for my MRI on Friday, & the hospital rang to confirm the appointment.

Happy

Enjoyed being in work, chatting with team mates.

Got company for the walk to the coffee van, no beans but I enjoyed the hot chocolate and the walk.

The meeting was painless, and the process is easy - progressed another step.

Course is back to its original days so I got tonight off, playing with husband.

Discovered a car will just fit between the next two drives.

Found the goals tracker and got another one painted.

Husband came for a walk this morning

Friends

Thankful for a good sleep.

For cuddly husband

The road was open as far as I needed it. 

Cafe was empty and we got the corner with the radiators

Enjoyed a quick walk then we got our cosy corner back in the cafe

Feeling better for being out with friend

Resisted buying new ear-rings

Remembered to phone mum for mother's day and she was on good form.

Remembered to remind friend to phone her mum

Found my brooches and they work well with shawl

Relax

Thankful I finally emptied out the blue box, found some stuff I was missing.

That I found some candles while sorting out donations.

It was dry and I got a walk in collecting the chips.

Dinner was ready when I got back.

Managed to get enough sleeves together for the reat of the new cards

Enjoyed being cosy in my dressing gown.  

Swapped the lamps over so I have a couple more to donate.

Got logged into sololearn ok

Scan

Thankful to get a carpark space.

That I managed the day fasting.

Found out a new challenge for improvements we're making

Managed to coordinate boss and lab and get us all together for the demo.

Compliments, being recognised for what I'm good at, and above local manager level.

Enjoyed reading my book in the waiting room.

Mate has suggested more convenient weekend for gaming 

Bargain

Thankful I got to speak with the boss, he explained a few things about the future work and all is well with work mate.

Survived the chaotic meeting

Got fuel OK, & husbamd got me treats at the supermarket

Liking the phone connection to the watch and answered the hospital today, glad she rang and I asked about the room

That the others came with me to lunch rather  than waiting.  That the meeting with the boss finished in time for lunch

Being away in meetings saved me from interrogations

Got to check my email had arrived & it had.  Walked over to lunch wirh friend.

Got my lunch very cheap because it was so under toasted the cashier thought it was just bread

Got the enrollment email and classes are min and wed leaving me free for the soundbath.  Also we only need 50% attendance so I will be fine having holidays and when people visit etc.

Care

Thankful for downloads on Spotify so I have music to listen to without streaming- so I can listen in work or on the ferry etc.

That I have time to look for my headphones without being in a rush.

Husband remembered to order bread for me, & got me a treat for tea.

He had the rice dish when I reminded him.

Got out for a short walk while the weather was good

The freedom to bail on things like the writing class.

That I'm enjoying legendary with husband, here's to shared hobbies.

I get the old price for the assessment not the increased price.  That we have the money for going private.

The opportunity to have an easy day to recover.

Naps, 

Access

Thankful for a reasonable sleep

Starting work at a reasonable time to get my hours in

Assessment went well, & I've booked the rest

Curry was lovely

Friend is excited to see me in the summer

My giant cosy hoodie

Playing games with husband

How tolerant and flexible my boss is

For having a warm comfy house

Rainbow dragons

Thankful the dragon card I was after is the one I pulled from the deck.

That reminder to be thankful brought me back here.

Husband came to the woods 🥰

It was sunny and dry and I got a parking space. 

Working through a career help book has given me a big confidence boost and I'm remembering achievements and successes to use in interview & for applications & on LinkedIn.

Thankful for libraries, & the immense resources and information available.

That husband watched a second episode because the first finished on a cliff hanger.

That I feel better now :)

For being in a safe, warm place.

For being able to read and create

All is well