Comfy

Saw the message from the boss in time to take care of work stuff

Glad that was all I had to do & the rest will keep til Jan

Husband is enjoying his time off and has made nice progress clearing some stuff out

Enjoyed playing the new card game again

Watching tv, that we have plenty of entertainment 

For the sofa and being comfy and cosy in the house 

That we have what we need and are comfortable 

Slept well

Gaming

Someone's setting up a new DnD campaign, and looking for beginners to play with 
Noticed the drain was blocked & husband instantly got onto it
Remembered screenwash, & the reservoir wasn't as low as I was expecting
Playing the new card game husband got, & we're enjoying it
He's managed to get another game he was after
Managed the next module of college
Have the 2026 volunteering calendar & I seem to have alternate months off
Got all the challenges, except one I thought I wouldn't finish anyway

My shoulder's better

Holidays

The weather was good for the walk
The coffee van was there & I got my hot chocolate

Bonus walk to the chemist with husband

Got my 500 solo plays!

Am on track for my double or nothing too

The new game husband ordered has arrived, so we'll be playing that tomorrow

Choices

Parking angel worked wonders, & I got an easy to get in & out of space out the front
They were happy enough with my answers & I still got to donate
Husband made me hot chocolate 😍
He found the game he was after, at a reasonable price

Husband got me crispy rolls and I had peanut butter butties for tea for the first time in ages - reminded me of being a kid on holiday 

That I saw the traffic jam in time to take a different way home, glad i'm getting familiar with the routes 

Lucky

Enjoyed the game, found it much easier today
We're starting to get the hang of it, & looking forward to creating decks
Have plans to meet friends next week
That we can afford to have the heating on
That we live in a time and place of relative ease, heating and safe drinking water, medication, plentiful food & clothing
Feel better after a crystal treatment, thankful I had the means to do the course

Time

Husband made me hot chocolate, it was a nice treat

The roast potatoes were lovely, am thankful he cooks & puts the effort in to making tasty things
It didn't take long to wipe down the benches & they look much better now

We watched how to play videos, thankful for youtube and people who teach games so we don't have to figure it out from the rule book

Glad to be off work & able to relax, enjoying the down time

The next book in the series I was listening to is available immediately, glad for the library collection and free audiobooks, that I can enjoy listening while I do hobbies like cross stitch

Christmas

Meal was lovely, potatoes worked really well
Enjoyed the wine
Remembered to phone my parents & second mum, everyone's ok
How glad I am we're not constrained by loads of rules and traditions, that we're free to make our own plans and decision
Going to play another unplayed game tomorrow, while we have plenty of time

Shopping

Remembered to get the pancetta for husbamd

It was dry and I had a pleasant trip

Got to play nations again & we'll give it a final play tomorrow before I get something else ouy

Starting to make sense of the rules now

Remembered to send my brother money

The cards & parcel I posted arrived

Tomorrow's dinner looks good

Glad I get to take the full break off

Progress

Enjoyed playing with my bongos and kalimba today - perked me up
No mad work rush today, was happy for a relaxed day
Got my medication ok, enjoyed the walk with husband
We played an intro to the game I've been wanting to play for a while, enjoyed it.
Made it to pilates
Very happy it's the holidays & work is over now
Also enjoying cross stitch again
Parcel made it safely to friend

Holiday

Thankful for the holidays and work being quiet

That I've mostly been left alone to get on

Discovered another mistake in time for it to be rectified, & then another which can be fixed at the same time

Glad I keep notes & that I checked them, am getting better at being able to find them
The project is delayed so we have a little time
Finished the show we were watching, & found a new one to watch
Managed a full day, & then some 
Glad I got out to socialise yesterday

Recovered

The weather was nice, sunny & dry

Glad I walked down & avoided having to park, & it was quicker than I expected

The walk back was also less of a chore than I remembered

Had a nice chat with a friend

Got a quiet area in the pub, & enjoyed the meet

Glad I skipped cake & waited for the snack food - sweet potato fries for the win

Am really enjoying the latest game I'm into - got a great score

Husband has agreed to play one of the new games tomorrow

Feels like holidays already, glad I'm only doing a half day tomorrow & day after

Relief

Got my recording done, remembered to resubmit with the consent form

Glad that bit's over

Husband played my new game & says it's ok

Bonus walk round to the shops

Am meeting a friend for lunch tomorrow now I'm feeling more sociable

Finished a book this morning

It really feels like I'm on holiday now, more carefree than I have been for weeks

Laugh

Glad I went to work

Had a nice chat with the boss on the way in, & I got to say what I needed to
He rates me & my work highly

Had a laugh with team mates

Got a quick chat with the big boss too

Enjoyed lunch

Managed to find some flights that work for my assignment

Was in a much better mood after

No f***wittery today

The new game looks good, looking forward to playing

Social

Got what we wanted from this morning's meeting 

Survived the lunch meeting, boss said I did well 

Got in for husband's meeting 

Big boss says I don't need to go to any more meetings and next year just concentrate on the work we agreed today - win for me

Had a laugh with workmates, glad I went in 

Felt better after a chat with the big boss

There were brownies from a workmate too

Spice box at work tomorrow

Got the last car pool space, just beat someone (solo driver) to it

Got a decent space at the shops too

Better

Calmer than expected about a hiccup at work

Managed to take a sensible look at alternatives with justification / persuasion

The talks went well

More energy today, didn't need to lie down

Played the new PnP, glad to get it off the list

Started sleeving the new game

Started on a new scarf, am enjoying being back on the crochet

Energy

Feeling better today

First time in days I didn't need to lie down

Glad I went over for lunch with team mate, that we didn't wait for the others

We had a good catch up

Game arrived, love the pieces

Gifted the shawl, and wasn't needed at volunteering

Got the first assignment done and submitted

Friend has agreed to help with second assignment

Finally got the pnp I bought printed out and cut out

Thankful I had the sense not to stay up late with it

Am happy to be in bed

Ran through my talk with a couple of people, and revised it a bit - feeling fine about it

Hope

Easy morning at work, got the urgent thing done
Good conversation with a colleague & we're thinking along the same lines
Felt better after a lie-down with an audiobook
Thankful we have a GP
Glad we stopped off at the bank on the way, & husband had enough to cover my shortfall inside
Cooked the extra so I have lunch for tomorrow

Have been fine since the injection at the doc's

Eating

Remembered to phone my parents

Husband gamed with me again

He made yummy curry

He did me breakfast too

Just tired now, mood is ok

He got cake I like, he's thoughtful & sweet

Rest

Glad we dropped out of tonight's Christmas party
Feeling slightly better
The new curry is nice
Husband let me eat my favourites out of both boxes of chocolate
Remembered to hang the washing
Enjoying the new audiobook, & looking forward to the 2026 book club, seeing if I can record my reads
Husband gamed with me, always a nice bonus :)

Sleep

Flexi and being able to take time off when I need it
That I took a second look at the numbers before sending it to the boss
Looks like we're taking the easier option workwise, relieved I won't be under pressure

Feeling better after resting all day

Remembered lemsips & toothbrushes when we went shopping

Library borrowbox collection & being able to find a book I can listen to, that it's easy to return books & I am happy instantly returning things I dislike

Got the first case study notes finished

Christmas lunch

The Christmas dinner was nice

Got to low key tell the boss my concerns - he understands

Have started a new summary, this one feels more coherent

Enjoyed putting the plan together

Found some new audiobooks to listen to
Finished writing my Christmas cards

Better

Enjoyed creating the process flow for the project

Skipped an annoying meeting

Got husband home before his delivery

Slept better

Remembered to take the donations & the place was open & happy to accept it all

Found a reasonable way home

Nearly finished my book

Husband's ordered me a new pan

The designer liked my comment about his game

Rest

Being able to have a lie-in, & starting work late without consequence
Husband got himself to work without waking me
He brought my hamper for me
Managed to organise consecutive GP appointments for us for next week, & my scan is back
Enjoyed a game much better today than yesterday, am happy with it
Settled into work in the afternoon & managed to get some done
Did a little bit of study, is enough to keep chipping away at it
Am managing to keep up with dice challenge 

calm

An easy, low-stress work day, made fair progress chipping away at things
Got myself to the woods at lunch & enjoyed it
Thankful to be fit and mobile, that I can get around & manage things for myself
Husband made dinner, he looks after me well
Enjoyed team meeting with workmates, we had a laugh
Got some study done, thankful I have plenty of free time

Weekend

Well cuddled

Enjoyed a nap

Glad I got myself to the woods, only got damp

More gaming with husband

Remembered to do washing, & have it hung

Content

Well cuddled by husband
The game I didn't like isn't that bad, I did better than expected & it's shorter than I remember.  Plus we managed the full game
Thankful for things like youtube & reviews so we can check things out before buying them
That I can afford to support local shops, & just put an order in with a new Irish games shop
Husband looks after the meals & shopping
Enjoyed my gaming today, & managed to get some study done - chipping away at it
For the heating and being cosy and warm in the house - I love our house & am thankful we have it

Safe

Thankful to get home unscathed afer I didn't see a car at a roundabout

Got home in good time to finish off and get to gaming 

Had a nice chat with the boss

Caught friend just in time for breakfast 

Enjoyed the gaming session and did well :)  (came second) 

Husband had curry ready when I got home 

Enjoyed chatting with friends 

More baby steps of progress work wise

Progress steps

Got up early and getting stuck into work helped me calm down

Cleared a good chunk of smaller tasks, and was left to concentrate on the larger tasks

It was pleasant out for our walk

Husband came with me

Bonus board game session 😍

Have found perfect sized package to send a friend's gift in

Social

Had a nice catch up with a friend, & the weather was good for us

Boss was happy for me to skip a meeting I didn't want to go to

Made it to the sound bath, enjoyed it

Husband gamed with me

Finished my book, in nice time for getting to the post office when I drop husband at the doc

Had a laugh with workmates

Got my prescription ordered

Doc

I'd finished my task before the computer crashed

Most of the calculations already exist

Had a nice chat with the boss and with team mate 

Got myself a nice non-chocolate treat

Garage was empty so car has plenty fuel now

Was on time for appointment and it was quick

Thankful we got into a doc's and can get appointments

Got my card posted to the states

Dicember

Enjoyed sitting in the library reading

Got my book finished before it closed

Husband returned while soon after

Played a dice game

Someone let me out onto the main road

Recovering

Had a sleep-in which I'd been looking forward to
Can have the lamp on and read in bed without disturbing husband
Friend sent me on the advent calendar again
Finished the game campaign I was playing
Enjoyed updating my blogs & geeklists
Did some more college work, the content is interesting & accessible

Relaxing

Nothing important workwise & I was able to take it easy
Got a couple of things progressed
Glad I was online later to take care of a few things

Had a pleasant browse & got back to the car before the worst of the rain
Been enjoying a game I wasn't expecting to, & am doing well with it

Enjoyed discovering more play stats & creating the blog posts

Nice chat with husband

Lucky

Thankul I remembered to phone my mum, & she was glad of the call

Had a reassuring conversation with husband

Had a nice conversation with a colleague

Got some documents moving

Dinner was ready at a good time

Enjoyed snuggling on sofa with husband

Got one of the challenges finished 

Have decided to downgrade another

Thankful husband is sweet and considerate  

Heating

Managed to turn the radiator on 

Glad we have central heating and can affors to have the house warm

Today's meeting was better

Got some nice progress made today, just ticking over at work

When we go shopping on Saturday I can get the supplement before I run out

Enjoyed one of the games solo that I couldn't get husband to play

Finished the shawl

 

Lucky

Remembered to phone my mum

Got my prescription  - enjoyed a pleasant walk round 

Fun catching up with an old workmate

Managed a nap when i got back from dropping husband off, and another before dinner

Ticking along nicely at work

Finally made myself hot chocolate and enjoyed it - relief

For having a cosy house and being able to affors the heating on

That we have food and medicine and shopping 

Safe

Very thankful to be working from home
Got out for a couple of walks - it was sunny and dry
Managed to start fitting declutter into the bin
Got the work game played, & quite enjoyed it
More admin for the challenges, am pleased with the improvements I've made
Survived meetings
Finished work in time for a nap

Recovery

The curry was nice
I achieved an in-game goal I was after, the game was successful which was a relief after sinking so many hours into it
Got enough plays of another game to see me through the challenge
The latest ice-cream recipe is better
The brownie was nice, & I managed to save half
We got parked ok, & getting home was easier than expected
Feel better after a lazy morning
Have put my paper PnP cards in with sleeved cards for a game we never play & it's much better than just using the paper copies alone.

Relaxing

Thankful it's warmer today

Bonus walk to shop with husband

The brownie's nice

He played the  game & enjoyed it

Got a bit more of course done

Caught up with a friend I rarely speak with

Gaming hobbies

Scan was painless, really efficient, easy process
Got parked easily
My game had arrived when I got home, am loving it
Got back to work in time to catch the end of lunch & that was a laugh
Was fun catching up with office mates
Enjoyed updating all my gaming geeklists, got carried away & the evening is over

Ticking over

Got the urgent thing done
Frost had melted by the time we went out
Got parked at work ok
Found friend's house ok, & it was where I thought it was
Got my first choice for tea
New game should be arriving tomorrow

Gaming

Gaming was fun, glad we went
Being able to finish work early & recover
Remembered to take the ice-cream & it stayed frozen
& friend was very happy with it
The machines finished cleaning in time for me to get a hot chocolate

Games

Found some new free games

Glad husband fixed the printer and we hace plenty of ink and paper etc.

Relieved the pressure is off at work - I can take my time fixing the protocol

Colleague got the urgent stuff taken care of

Husband stayed home and was here to receive his fish 

Plenty of time for hobbies

Remembered to put the compost out 

space

Husband played the game I'd left out, we won

Have figured out to play the harder level

Noticed some errors in my document in time to fix them before execution

Relieved the pressure's off so I have time to fix it properly

Logged in late to help a friend, seems she got sorted

My new game's been dispatched

Green spaces

It was dry this morning & I got to the gardens

I love that we have such nice escape places nearby

Was pleasantly empty & I enjoyed a slow meander around

Left before the rain

Enjoyed another game solo that I've been meaning to get to, & it plays quickly

Enjoyed another new blog and setting up some Geeklists for next year's challenges

The peanut butter ice-cream is lovely, & the sorbet is suitable for vegan friend

I finally changed the bedding & put most of my clothes away, & just remembered to empty the dryer

Recovered

In a good mood today

Think I'm recovered

Remembered to get toothpaste when we were out

Husband got me a samosa for lunch, yum

He's also making ice-cream for me to gift

Enjoyed sorting out challenges and blogs, organising my games

Have got a new gaming blog drafted, very pleased with myself

Also enjoyed going through the images I've uploaded & adding notes to them as reminders

It's stopped raining

Have bought myself a new game, am pleased to have found it

Husband's ordered the attachment to print in several colours 

Made good progress on my college course too

Calm

Glad I went to work

Got the most urgent thing done & off the list

Had breakfast with  friend, & caught up - pleased she's found somewhere to stay 

Had a laugh with workmates

It was someone's last day - Glad I caught them

Had a nice catch up with the boss, things are calm again

Got my afternoon walk with walk mates

Enjoyed the new expansion 

Colleague apologised 

Recovery

Another lie in and slow start, enjoyed taking my time

Another crystal treatment

Husband made breakfast

He came for a walk around the block with me

Managed to get the final document circulating and started some of my other backlog 

Got my H-index increased, found a monthly challenge I was missing and did really well, enjoyed it

Also enjoyed the  associated admin, updating geeklist items 

Husband played tinderblox at lunch which was fun

And we started a new show

I resumed the study- enjoying the bitesize videos

Feeling better and going in to speak with the boss tomorrow 

Gaming

The next important thing got progressed a step
Didn't have to deal with anyone, colleague took those tasks
Inspired choice for a filler game, went down well

Games night was fun

My new expansion arrived & I have it sleeved & ready to play
Discovered where my new challenge badge came from

Escape

Figured out how to use the whiteboard to create a tracker 

Have shared it with boss and he's happy to keep using it in progress meetings - there's going to be project meetings 

The pressure is easing up

Got out of a stupid meeting

For being able to take time away as I need it and had a pleasant walk around the lake

Having the car and freedom to just take off 

The new Waterproof husband got me fits ocer the fluffiest of tops

Being able to finish early and take a nap

For being able to do the crystal treatments, it worked a treat

Took a board game to volunteering - is reasonable multi-handed and I'm happy to keep it.

Have come to the end of the pink wool at the end of a row, not enough left to be tempted to start a new row

Husband let me have the curry & he had the fish

Calm

A lot calmer today
Enjoyed creating the new calculation & trouble-shooting it
Completed a challenge 🙌
Enjoying updating all the lists & challenges
Happy

More gaming

Being able to get up when I'm restless, & that I went back to sleep after
Husband gaming & watching TV with me 😍

I got enough done that I feel confident I can finish piece of work tomorrow, & that I didn't spend all weekend on it
Finishing painting the first set of cows - impressed
Have been enjoying thinking of opposites in the games I play

Am really enjoying the challenges & the admin of keeping various lists up to date
I feel calmer today

Magical

It was sunny & I took myself off to the gardens

• the weather was lovely
• I am mobile & healthy, sure footed to navigate the glen paths & do the 100 steps 
• having the car & the freedom to drive to these places (& the time)
• enjoyed gaming with husband
• the protocol execution seems to have gone smoothly
• was thinking of a friend today & feeling more compassionate towards her
• feel much better after the trip out

Space

Thankful to be able to message the boss to say I'm starting late
& that I was able to get myself recovered enough to work
One of the biggest tasks is no longer needed - what a relief!  Also that I hadn't put any work into it before it got cancelled
Managed to complete the thing I was aiming to finish today, & sooner than I expected so I have some space
Have a made a decent start on the next task, & realised & intercepted something that could have been an issue, thankfully no impact
Have the weekend to plod along with that, to take some pressure off next week
Enjoyed updating my challenge status & getting new badges

Treats

Managed a calm conversation with the boss 

Know how to take care of myself - a trip to the gardens, the woods, bed with crystals...  

They sell crystals at the gardens

Thankful I have the freedom to step away from the computer and take time out

Have finally made some progress and the boss appreciates what I have done

People have been leaving me alone

Feeling better 

Finished the white of the cows, now for their black splotches - have been quite enjoying the painting 

Friends

Friend came round for lunch and we had a good chat

She brought brownies - yummy

The fresh bread arrived in time for lunch 

Workmate agreed with my findings, so there a couple of calculations we can drop

Glad I work from home so I can hide from everyone 

Remembered to phone for my tablets in time to collect them for tonight's 

Husband enjoyed his burger 

Gaming was fun, glad I went 

Calmer

Relieved to get the hardest protocol done ans out for review

Things feel calmer today - like maybe we will get there on time 

The previous protocol came back with minimal comments so that was easily resolved and is back out for approval 

Workmate is working tomorrow so I can push things through sooner than I thought

Workmate and boss have been progressing my items as a priority and i've been left alone 

Glad I work from home and don't have to deal with anyone

Friend is coming for lunch tomorrow - be good to catch up but also for me not to have to go anywhere 

Made it the welcome seminar, course will be fine

Also made ball class which was fun 

Remembered the animals in the big box amd have separated them from the 2P box for painting, have been enjoying the painting

Also glad I started with the meeples because I don't think i'm interested enough to paint minis. 

Taking action

Husband made toast cos he knew we were inn a rush 

Made it to work in time for the first thing & it went ok 

Husband was free for breakfast and I got some calm with him  

The bacon and hash brown did me good 

Had a reasonable chat with the boss, kept reasonably cool

Off to the woods

Got a good chunk of work done after the woods, enough to be calm about the rest of the week

Weather was good for the woods - glad I went

Made it to pilates (most of the session)

Husband ordered Chinese as a treat 

 

Beach

The weather was lovely
I have a comfy reliable car & am happy driving - loving the freedom to be able to take off for the day
Found the beach & there was plenty of parking - enjoyed my splodge in the sea
Feeling a lot calmer after
They have decent toilets & hand washing facilities
Found my way home without needing the satnav - will be able to find my way there now too
Gaming was good, is nice to be invited & be part of a group.  Also proud of myself for admitting I'm not going to any of the pub sessions
Checked my phone just as husband was asking about ordering dinner, & he ordered me some

Woods

Got myself to the woods and felt better afterwards

The weather was mild, dry, & a lovely blue sky

The coffee van was still serving so I got a cuppa and had a seat to linger longer

Have made a nice start on the UX module

Gaming plans confirmed

Managed to print onto card - enjoying colouring in a new game

Solotober

 I finished my month of daily solo gaming!  Am impressed I stuck with it.  Plus I found some games to enjoy solo

Had a good day in work, caught up with the boss about everything I needed to & he's agreed to the extra I want to do

The scanners arrived & we have them implemented so big boss should be happy, just the paperwork to go

Got to see some of the fireworks :)

Managed to get some brownie points for helping someone out, & was pleased with myself for my wording, & being able to find my previous as a template

Got parked in the car pool so not far to walk in the rain

Enjoyed breakfast with team mate & had a nice catch-up.  Lunch was also fun.

Productive

Got up early and started work - loads of hours banked

Had a nice catch up with the boss

Break with office mate & plans for breakfast 

Been decisive with a couple of games I'm purging

Meeting was productive, we covered what we needed to and have a plan

Enjoyed updating my challenge lists, esp when I found I'd done way better than I thought in one of them

Thankful we live so close to work and it's easy to pop in whenever, and that i mostly get too choose whether to work from home or site

Exciting

The drive there was ok, glad I stopped for fuel, & we got parked easily

Breakfast pastries

The morning session was interesting & I have plenty to tell the boss about

Got home safely

Enjoying another of our games solo, & discovered a free print & play for it

The course is online modules so doesn't interfere with games night :)

Work

Caught up with the boss again, he appreciates my ideas

Documents got progressed so we can start the next cycle

Enjoyed teabreak with the others

Ate plenty of fruit today

Got onto the course I'm interested in 

Gaming

Thankful for Pilates friend & the online classes, made today's & enjoyed it

Remembered to phone my mum & she was pleased to hear from me - & chatty

Got my solo play in & enjoyed updating my geeklist, thankful for the bonus day off (bank holiday)

Being able to have the heating on & being warm & cosy

The new pens seem to be working okay on the animal meeples.  Glad I found that suggestion :)

Magic

 A day of magic and recovery, 

Gaming with husband - 2 different games

Long weekend, so we can play more tomorrow

An afternoon with a friend, good conversation, magical woods

Am thankful she drove, & that she enjoyed it

The cafe was still open, & looks like it's staying open through the winter

The river walk was open too & there was hardly anyone around

Relaxing

Had my phone with me (to be able to use as a torch) when the power went

Husband keeps a lantern handy in the hall for such times

Power cut was short 

Printer had finished - & the fish are fab

We got a walk round to the shops

The new curry is yummy

Got to play a couple of games

Fireworks

Glad I accepted invitation from friend

Parking angel did me proud - great spot & easy to pull out at the end

The urgent thing got taken care of, relatively painlessly

Thankful to have friends

Had a long chat with team mate, just checking we're on the same page about things

Enjoyed the fireworks, & am glad I went out

Also did much better in my solo game

Was warm enough, chose well

Expansions

Passed the manual handling assessment- phew

Had a good catch up with the boss, & he's as happy with me as always

Made a few suggestions that went down well

Got teabreak in early before the meeting

The new ice-cream is lovely 

Called into husband's favourite shop on the way home as a treat for him

Figured out the game I got out yesterday, glad I had all evening for it!  

Plus discovered a couple of expansion items i didn't realise we had

Completed the expansions challenge

The paint pens arrived and I got to trial them on easily replaced 3D printed tokens rather than my minis

Husband found his magnifying glass for me

Dinosaurs

Got out for a couple of walks in the sunshine

Husband's cleared another space in the games expedit and I've combined some expansions to free up more space 

Enjoyed signing up for more challenges and organising my geeklist entries

Glad I decided not to play dinosaur world tonight

The new expansions look good and I'd forgotten how cool the metal coins are

Husband set up the next round of the card game

Managed to instantly troubleshoot his gaming issue 

He's made more mint choc chip ice-cream for me

Interesting conversation with a friend about ai

Glad I went to the meeting and the second half was better than usual expected 

Calm

Got back to sleep

Managed to comment on more of the document and explain my concerns

I got to finish early while the corrections were being done 

The latest version is much better

Glad we have got to the point where we can have these conversations 

Husband came out of his meeting to help me 

He takes care of the shopping and cooking - & asked for what ice-cream I want next 

They've come and cut the branches right back which saves us a job, & having to get the tools 

Stayed calm and didn't let myself get flustered, also managed to do something useful towards the editing 

Entertained

Got out for a quick walk while the weather was good

Enjoyed the gaming forum discussions I was in today

Getting to finish work early, but also being able to do an hour later on

That a document is finally with me for review, so I have plenty of work to get on with

Husband has taken the bin out

That I have access to plenty of games and books and things to keep me entertained

Nature

The weather improved and we got our walk in relative dry

There are still plenty of flowers at the gardens and the trees are worth seeing 

There's an alternative to the 100 steps 

The cafe now does toasties and looks to be staying open through the winter

It was lovely being out and we paid more attention 

Husband played the game I set out and it's still one of his favourites 

I think I'm getting more decisive and quicker in games, things have changed a lot in the last few years (healthwise and treatment wise) 

Reminded today of how much progress we've made in work team

Got my solo game in, one I've previously played a lot

Am excited on a friend's behalf about a job she's applying for - fingers crossed for her

Going put with a different friend next weekend to the same gardens, am looking forward to it 

Games

Glad I confirmed one of the games on the cull list is really for the cull list, & it gave me a new entry in some of the challenges I'm in

Friend arrived & was very happy to be playing his game.  We all had fun

Got another of the longer games out, ready to play tomorrow

A solo play helped me refamiliarise myself with the rules, & more progress towards the challenges

Glad of the variety away from the roll and writes, and to be getting into the games collection

Success

Made it to work and got someone sorted

Workmate waited for me for lunch

Remembered the biscuits and my notepad for the meeting

Team meeting was a good laugh

Husband is making more curry

I love the new game

It's fun rediscovering old games

Solo gives me a new view on some games

Workmate texted about gaming so I didn’t need to remember to contact him

Work stuff

Got the gig meetings sorted and batch one os now set up recurring (& I got the room for the full set)

The meeting was fun and productive, went well

Dropped husband home beforehand and collected biscuits :)

Team mate was very happy to rescue me from excess biscuits 

Team meeting was a laugh, we're back on track

The project started being locked so there was something to show them

The clashing meeting got cancelled 

Made it to the library to collect my reservation 

More social

A little investigation & I've uncovered a problem & come up with some options. One my favourite things to do :)

Caught up with a workmate today & had a laugh

Avoided someone I dislike, also a win

Husband & I turned up to a presentation the boss requested & attend, & I got to contribute sensibly, plus there was chocolate & fruit juice

Gaming session was fun, & I got my solo plays in too, friends turned up earlier than expected so we had plenty of time to play & chat

Husband takes care of the kitchen floor, it lovely when it's clean

Success

Volunteering finished early 

I found the key!  In a probably sensible place

Big boss was happy for me to be in the talk

Got to ask about the c

Got the urgent thing done ready for release tomorrow

My documents got through QA with no comments

Tried the game I took to volunteering, other games probably feasible for future sessions - the desk is bigger than I thought 

Even though i don't like the game, i'm glad I gave it another chance.  Maybe I'll read the stories without playing the games - I have options :)

Got a nap in before I had to go out 

Rest

Got a lie down before friend arrived to refreah myself a little 

Managed to play dungeon pages properly and actually win - much better experience 

The gaming worked out well, zombie Dice which rarely comes out, and another card game that doesn't really work 2P

Got the geekgold I needed for my new badges - very pleased with myself

Submitted a review, contemplating another 

Remembered to look up rules for Wednesday 

Got back to cross stitch and been enjoying thay listening to audiobook 

Excited about the new gig at work - and being able to finally start something 

Plans in motion for next weekend too

Social & walks

Got my solo play in early and got my H10 rank in time to finish my square, very impressed with myself

Husband made yummy new curry

We played the new duel game again and I like it, won a different way this time

Walk with friend was good, and less about work than usual

Invited to the lab night out, glad I went, also glad I left when I did 

Have a new game laminated ready to play

Managed a few tries 

Got parked in my first choice carpark 

Remembered to get husband's pop on the way home

Got my 10,000 steps 

Social

Sorted out that husband isn't bothered by the washing up

Made it to work in time to catch breakfast with the others, & it was fun

Lunch was also a good laugh & we enjoyed the 

spice box

Had a laugh with some of the analysts too

Got the urgent thing done & everything i needed from the boss before his holiday

The boss agreed to the thing I was excited about 

Finally got the new game played, husband is prepared to try it again 

Made it to tesco and got the cake and toothpaste I wanted 

Raised a good safety catch at work, and didn't have to take ownership of it

Made it to pilates for the third time this week

Happy

Husband feeling better (again)

Got my transformation Game play, and enjoy3d it.  Had forgotten how insightful it can be, & has inspired me to message a few friends tomorrow 

Staying home instead of gaming was the right choice 

Caught up with friend in work today & she says she'll make the effort to meet me on Saturday 

Was useful chatting with boss

My contract is extended again

Team meeting was better today, glad I went (& also that team mate was there to tell me it was chat not work)

Something i'm excited about is progressing, & I have ideas

Games

Husband's feeling better today

Sleeping in is fine workwise, and i got a nap at lunch, thankful for the flexibility 

Had a good chat with team mate

Remembered to take my tablet 

Glad we started tonight's gaming early, was a long game so ticks a few challenge boxes

Warm

Remembered to phone for my medication, & to collect it 

Was dry for the walk 

Made it to pilates

Had some good ideas workwise 

Husband's feeling better today

Being able to afford to have the heating on and having well stocked cupboards, and somewhere safe and secure for us and our things 

Hobbies

Made it to pilates, was a good session

For gaming friends, and having opportunities to play different games 

Managed to get some work stuff progressed 

Enjoying one of the games I bought to solo

That we have time and space for hobbies, and husband indulges me

Managed to find a solution for this month's gaming 

Weekend

Enjoyed a quiet relaxing weekend

Tesco was OK, fairly empty

Different area explored for board game challenge, fun

Friend wanted to meet so I got dressed and out to meet her 

Got accepted on the course & managed to get the evidence together 

Next book is available

Feeling better

Solo

Survived the work day, glad I had plenty of hours banked earlier in the week, and that I get flexi

We printed out the crystal resource tokens for my game and I'm happy with how they've turned out

I'm good at changing the filament now

Remembered to phone my mum and she was reasonably happy

Also phoned family friend

Intercepting husband ordering dinner in time to remind him we had left overs

Finally managed to beat the game again, there's hope for the other achievements 

Recharge

Being able to go back to bed before starting work 

Pleased with myself for figuring out the trouble shooting, & highlighting a potential issue

Twice! Figured something else out on different software 

Had a laugh with team mates

Meeples arrived and they're fab, glad husband got them for me 

Managed to win the game I'd got out to play 

Also another game that's fun solo - & maybe husband will play it with me (it's one he's played before)

Took myself off to the sensory gardens, glad I got the pass and that it was dry til hometime

That I have easy access to recharge activities and was able to do some

Feeling better afterwards 

Contact

Friend reminded me about the pinch & the punch so I just got it in before noon
Send it to the family whatsapp and my mum responded which I'm pleased about

Work went well, talked the boss into an improvement, pretty much removing a chore task

Had some good ideas trouble shooting, always impressed with myself for that

Had a laugh with team mates

Enjoyed gaming with friends

Calm

Got out for a couple of walks in the dry 

The meat was nice

Making nice progress on the cross stitch and enjoying the audiobooks again

Husband got the spider out of the sink

Healthy and mobile

Work

Glad there was nothing urgent and I could just hide under routine for the day

That I get to work from home

Collected husband's prescription 

Weather was good for the trip

Enjoyed the chips

Friend likes the grid

Comfy

Husband made me breakfast, the cheesy scrambled egg I like  

Took myself off to the woods - starting to get familiar with the route

There was plenty of parking, and it stayed dry

The pork was lovely

Found the needle I dropped

House is warm 

We have plenty

Got the rest of the washing done

Playtime

Got my library book returned, glad we decided not to walk too far
Remembered to message friend 
Enjoyed my noodles
Glad I got brownies from the market
Got my patches ok
Am loving the robot cleaner, it makes a good job - & husband takes care of it
Thankful to have hobby money, & for the subscriptions I have ticking over

Relaxing

Managed to get a half day logged at work

Husband came for a walk to the shops & got me my favourite

Satay noodles for dinner

Got a load of the washing done

Messenger's back

Trips

My dad left earlier than last minute- relief 

Trip out with friend was enjoyable

Sitting outside was a good shout and it was much quieter

Blood donors was fairly quick

Assistant got needle in easily - no fuss

No low flow alarm this time :)

Interesting sounding course applied for

Library assistant job came up, good to know they do 

Parents got home 

supermarkets

Thankful everyone likes crispy bacon
Dinner meat was yummy too
Friend confirmed meeting tomorrow
Got husband's device to him before the meeting
Parking was easy

Games and sunshine

Got my new game out, yes! Enjoying it

Weather was nice, we had a pleasant walk along the river - glad we managed to make it into a loop - rather than turning back at the end

Mum managed to show she's capable of a few things

Husband timed wanting a lift nicely with when we were leaving the woods

Got them to all my favourite woods 

Even managed to get them to play a game - and my dad was more patient than expected

Weather

It was sunny today, warm when we were out in the sun

Got to the parkland ok

Got to see the lake and the walled gardens

Found the toilets, so we didn't need the cafe

The garden centre cafe was nice, both enjoyed their food

Dad enjoyed the rock

Managed the driving ok

Remembered to pay the car tax

Got mum to play another game

Another game for the decluttering pile

Air

We got out for a walk in the dry

They liked the cows and coffee

Bonus walk to the shop 

My dad cleaned the kitchen windows (inside & out)

Got some of the lawn mowed between showers 

Dinner was lovely 

Outings

It was dry at the woods, they managed the hill fine and we were back in plenty of time for dinner

Mum enjoyed the sensory gardens abx was glad we hadn't taken my dad

Got the duvet and cover, all washed and on the bed now 

Dinner was good, & it was quiet

Got there just in time & the new route works 

Fed

Husband made us cheesy scrambled egg for breakfast

The toast didn't burn

It was reasonably dry while we visited the dolman & ruins

They enjoyed the fish & chips at the restaurant- was a good choice 

Showed them the station 

Found him what he wanted in tesco

Have been more patient than I expected 

Made a nice bit of progress on my cross stitch 

Parents

Enjoyed a distraction free afternoon working through my calculations, decent progress made

Parents arrived in time for us to go and collect husband from work

Glad they turned up safely

Dad remembered my games 

We have a plan for tomorrow, & hopefully get rid of the electrical waste

Tyre pressures were fine, glad I have the sensor

Success

Husband was doing dinner when I got home

He did the shopping and remembered what i'd said for my parents 

Finally got some trouble shooting done & figured out the scanner ussue, had an inspiration thought 

Figured out some of the calculations - I was stuck on

Caught up with friend

Got an answer on another piece of work I'm waiting on

Remembered to text my brother 

Remembered to take the cake to work 

Was dry for our walk to the chippie at lunch 

Preparedness

Managed to correct my protocol - noticed my own mistakes

Remembered to phone my mum 

Got the stuff moved out into the shed, and tidied up the spare room

Thankfully the boot box fits into the wardrobe

The donation place was closed but we got some of it accepted into a different charity shop (that was closed for the day but was just open for a delivery)

The boss rearranged the meeting, phew to jot going in today

The scanning is scheduled for tomorrow - better than trying to do it tonight 

Workmate agrees with my implementation and deviating from what we were given 

Logging games

There was a long enough break in the rain for the canopy to dry and me to get it into the shed

Husband made yummy new sorbet

He played a couple of games with me, glad I out the harder one away

Glad we live in a nice area & have a lovely house

Being able to afford to have the heating on

Cosy clothes like dressing gowns 

Joined a couple more challenges, thankful for community and somewhere to indulge hobbies with people who get it 

Chatting

Enjoyed a nice catch up with friend, things are looking up for her

Husband booked a nice restaurant for while my parents are here

Wiped down the kitchen counters and husband set the hoover -moping robot going, place looks lovely now

Got my new plants into the garden and it rained so hopefully they're well watered 

The different maps have their own score sheets in BG Stats 

Finally got my monumental victory! 

Husband's agreed to play games tomorrow 

The pork was lovely 

Social

Made it to work early

Enjoyed breakfast with office mates

A step closer towards implementing the new feature

Had a fun day at work, I like being in on Fridays 

The road is open again, back to the quiet commute

Made it to pilates 

Finished the vantage challenge 

Have managed to start work on the unappealing thing I've been avoiding 

Friend suggested a meeting tomorrow, looking forward to it 

Exciting

Made it to work in time to see what I've been trying to catch all week.  Was worth it

Managed to catch the others for lunch and we had a good chat

Have some ideas for trouble shooting that hopefully we get to implement tomorrow

The picture was well worth having and invaluable for the trouble shooting 

Glad I was at the meeting, they brought it up at the end 

Got to walk to the car in the dry and came home without much traffic 

Remembered to get dinner out for tomorrow too

Husband played game and won

Hobbies

Managing to keep a straight edge on the scarf

The road was open when I went to collect husband tonight

Team mate came to a meeting I didn't understand & we seem to be making progress 

Boss messaged me to say well done for bringing something else up and getting clarification 

Remembered to text friend to see how she's doing

Team meeting was fun 

Got husband to play a game with me tonight :)

Travel

Commute didn't take as long as expected

Someone let me out onto the main road, both outward journeys

Was home in time to receive parcels

Boss is happy with my ideas

The new treats are yummy

Remembered to eat my leftovers

Team meeting was fun again

Tracking board game plays

Got to see the scanners, & use them - better understand them

Showed a colleague how they work, & she's going to see about implementing them for one of the tests

Got my letter posted, & just remembered to email them

Friend has posted an update of some new growth, & hope

Saw another friend in work, & she seems ok

Have signed up for some board game challenges - glad I am still getting to enjoy the logging

Rest

Being able to just get up when I can't sleep,

For it being a weekend & being able to go back to bed again

Got parked in a sensible carpark, & meeting the others there

Getting food was a good shout

Made it to Pilates

Managed to get the duvet cover on alone

relaxing

remembered to phone for my prescription
got there and back in just drizzle
the roast pork was lovely
remembered to message friend, she seems ok
remembered to do my timesheets
no emails or messages - phew
husband has sorted out the chairs so they move more easily

Social

Started work early enough to intercept the task I needed to
Remembered to take my lunch in
Fortuitous meeting
The big boss waited for me to walk in with
Perked up for gaming, & parking was easy
Enjoyed the game
Fun time catching up with workmates, crying laughing
Got to have a favourite words conversation - I love them
& to do the laughing vowels exercise

Games

Started the hedge trimming, just got finished the first one with enough to fill the compost bin and before the rain 

Got the motorway toll account set up, should be the end of penalties 

& I got my dad's car added

Glad husband shrugs these things off, it instantly left his mind too

Got the print and play game I was after and it's fun

The printer gave me workable copies of the maps

Also glad I have the laminator and pouches handy 

Am enjoying the challenges - might encourage me to get different games to the table, & husband won't have to join

Someone's shared neat pages for the one of the other games I was considering creating pages for 

Braved signing up to the gaming gang tomorrow 

Means I can take the game I'm gifting

Am loving the resources available and people's efforts to share useful things

Still obsessed with logging and geeklists 

The work thing is done and I was able to speak to the analyst and see how they got on

Happy

Being able to take time away as needed

Flexibility- eg the long lunch I took, also that my boss is cool, I can just text him

Team mate taking the time to help me understand things, & support the escalation

Also followed me out of the boring (online) meeting 

Met friend & liked the cafe

Got parked where I wanted 

Husband liked the cake I brought him

Played the expansion,  I like the base game and the expansion is even better

Am well supported and in a good place

Volunteering

Remembered to ask for the key for volunteering 

Sat in the comfy chair this time

Got a decent amount of cross stitch done

Glad I took my cuppa, & the hot water urn was on in the kitchen 

Have organised a gaming session for Sunday- looking forward to it

The urgent thing got completed and I've confirmed the schedule for the next urgent thing

Got out for a couple of walks with husband 

 

A pinch & a punch

Rediscovered cool things on my logging app

Back in love with it

Managed to get all the urgent tasks closed - someone else's problem now

Picked up the cross stitch again, back enjoying it & think I'll take it tomorrow 

Remembered to collect my glasses (just remembered in time!)

Found lemon juice quickly in Tesco

The expansion arrived and it was what I was expecting

Got out for a couple of walks 

Relaxing

Enjoying my new game - spent a happy few hours getting familiar with it

Reached out to someone about a game we want rid of & is on their wishlist - they're happy to take it

Remembered to stop for husband's burger & got the right one this time

Also got his message about the crisps & picked them up too

Had a pleasant catch-up with a friend

chairs

Made it to Ikea, & got a good parking space, & were there when it was open (glad we didn't arrive for the time Alexa told us it opened)
Having breakfast was a good shout, & enjoyed it.  Also got to try a different dessert their doing
Am loving the new chair, it was the first one I sat in
Husband assembled it for me, without being asked
Left the old chair outside and someone passing was pleased to take it

Replayed the game that was unsatisfying last weekend, we won but are certain we're never playing it again so it's on the go pile
A contact has it in their wish list so I'm hoping they'll be happy to take it

Social

Glad I went to work

Got to say bye to intern and share in the cakes and chocolate 

Made it to breakfast

Boss is happy for me to dial into rescheduled meeting

Felt better after a nap, also happy with the flexibility I get in my job

Has been interest in the new position so things look to be improving  

Brave

I braved the gaming group, glad I went back, & I dropped off my German game
Noticed an issue with the calculations, & have time to improve them & substitute mine in
Am motivated to do the work now - should be an enjoyable few days with it

Got most of the urgent task done, less pressure tomorrow

The book I was plodding along with got much more interesting

Being able to be flexible with work, taking an hour off & coming back in a better mindset

Noodles & satay sauce, my new favourite dinner

Games

Thankful for the people who have designed & shared games, print & play files

Managed to order an expansion I really want, should be arriving next week

Got myself out for a couple of walks

Sitting out on the swing at lunch, glad it's cooler now & it was dry over lunch

The hoover / mop is keeping the kitchen nice

Got set up on the new phone

Resisted buying a game that I really like but don't think will work for us

Phone

Phone arrived - thanks to husband for sorting it out.  He's also ordered a screen protector 

Got logged in to most of the apps & have deleted a few

Had a productive meeting about the software, hopefully the end of the nagfest

Rain! And it's cooler

Heard back from a friend I was starting to get concerned about

Figured out the calculations - think I have it sussed now

Certificate arrived, relieved to have passed the course 

Ticking along

Found the print and play I didn't know I needed
Remembered to finish the lamb
My wrists feel better after a day off from the blanket
Managed my hours for the day :)
Looks like there are some games I'm interested in for Thursday night

Happy

Friend's gofundme is progressing nicely

Husband cooked the corn on the cob and it was yummy

Found a game beginning with Q for my alphabet challenge

Went back to Gloomhaven with a new character & am enjoying it more

Has been finding shows for us to watch 

Having the aircon & being able to cool the room

Central heating so we are usually at a decent temperature 

Home comforts

Husband cooked curry for me - yummy.  He makes sure there's food I like

Friend's fundraiser is going well, glad she and her family escaped harm and are getting support 

That husband is happy to game with me and we spent the day working through a campaign 

We have time and space for hobbies

Just made a submission window - am glad i jave a catalogue of work to choose from

Being able to restore my logged plays and game collection - & share so we can sort out gaming sessions

A local contact reached out to see if we're interested in playing 

Work

Had a fun time in work today

Was in time for breakfast

Got to catch up with office mates

Husband got me an éclair as a treat

Made it on time for the eye test, wasn't as bad as I remembered

My glasses (inc. sunglasses) are still legal for driving

Chose new glasses - assistant was helpful & patient

Minimised the number of decisions to make

Was over quicker than I expected

Ticking along

Remembered to phone & collect my prescription 

Sorted out an eye test

Husband ordered me a phone

Thankful for the cooler weather

All the cards are present in the second hand game we got & it came sleeved (nice sleeves)

Social

Thankful for getting to the dentist on time

That I got parked in my first choice carpark 

There's an alternative route that avoided the city centre

Got the bombay mix husband likes & remembered to note the opening hours 

Met friend early & we got seated right away 

Enjoyed my lunch

Resisted cake

Found my purse - phew

Enjoyed gaming, glad we alternate so i'm not always driving 

Phone

Workwise everything that needed done today is handled

For having the spare phone & it being charged & still usable
That I still have what I need for tomorrow, map direction, friend's no. for lunch

Phone bricked at home when I was able to sort out a spare & download apps and get my contacts etc.

Am set up for tomorrow - bag packed with entertainment

Calm

Managed to figure out the thing I was stuck on, and have it documented now

Team mate took the annoying questions

Boss is looking to get us some help

Supportive boss, nice team

Husband came out for a walk

Is cooler today

Have lunch plans for Wednesday

My board game review got accepted

Woods

Very glad I took plenty of water to drink
The walk was good, information & we saw some cool stuff, also very glad I wasn't the one driving
It was also cool there, a welcome relief from the heat
The chat afterwards was good & I enjoyed sitting out with friends
We won the full game & it was fun - Husband is happy to play it again, am glad it's a success
Finished the show we were watching, I like how it ended

Games

Husband played the new game & it was fun

Got a walk in together 

Got his wafer cones, exactly where I expected them to be in the shop 

Met someone very smiley as we walked through the estate

Published my first Geeklist & started a new blog - a better home for gaming related posts

Ordered a couple of games I've been looking for - didn't realise one wasn't out yet

Friend replied & we'll see her tomorrow

Happy

Proud of myself for disclosing to team mate, & thankful he's supportive

That I'm in a good team with a good manager

Enjoyed my left over satay & noodles

Remembered & bothered to water the plants 

The new game I bought looks really good - watched a couple of how to play guides

Thankful for YouTube and online communities where people will share their knowledge and experiences

Got excited giving advice on how too get into reading in the ND group, and it was appreciated 

There's another meet tomorrow I'm looking forward to 

The project 2  meeting was much better than project 1, also very relieved team mate was there - he was well engaged with the process 

Chilling

Got up in time to get husband to work

He finished earlier than expected & was home when dinner arrived

Made it gaming on time
Survived the drive home

Parcel arrived :)

Cracking on nicely with work

Cooled down in the evening so gaming room was a reasonable temp

Thankful we have the aircon units

Rest

Got my book finished, it ended nicely

The other book I wanted came available early

The new ice-cream husband made me is lovely

The blanket is a better size now, glad I undid the first attempt

Friend cancelled lunchtime walk, relieved since I was too tired for it anyway.  A short lie down perked me up

 

Ice-cream

Husband is enjoying the ice-cream machine

He made a peanut butter one for me

Got back to the shop for more ingredients 

Got all the bottles & cans into the recycling

Proud of myself for giving up on the brown wool

Have started a new blanket on a big collection of wool & am enjoying that much more 

The stickers are fab, & forgiving enough to reposition them

The latest book in an interesting series is jow available, & I have it ordered 

Ordered myself  a new game, looks good for solo or 2p coop

Remembered to remind friend to phone her mum

Shopping

Got husband his present

Visit to local shops rather than supermarket meant I saw the chemist and remembered to get my prescription (big relief, finished previous box of tablets yesterday)

Also got cash out and got a big note changed 

Remembered to phone my mum who was chattier than usual and other friend 

Got to Reiki session just on time & enjoyed it

Someone wants one of the cross stitches which is good - have some new ideas 

Stopped to get husband a burger as a treat

The roast pork was lovely 

Played a new game we've never included before and it's better than the base game, looking forward to playing again tomorrow    

We have the right size sleeves so we've switched all the cards in the game over and husband has ordered replacements 

Social

Enjoyed being in work

Was in time for teabreak with office mates

Glad we stayed for lunch too, was a good laugh

Got home in time for the demo, and asked some decent questions

Fortuitous meeting with a colleague and got to voice her concerns in the new project

New hoover arrived, & husband has rearranged bits of the kitchen to accommodate the docking station - here's to a clean downstairs

Enjoyed chatting with the discord group, 

Entertained

Nearly finished the blanket + looking forward to starting something new

For having a near endless crafting supply, plenty of choice and to keep me entertained

There's a new ND community I've joined and am thinking I'll dial into tomorrow 

The receptionist was easy to deal with and I have an appointment later this month

Am enjoying playing games with husband, glad o have plenty of time to indulge in hobbies

Bank holiday week means I get to do short days this week :)  

  

Ticking along

The demo was interesting, enjoyed it more than I expected 

Managed to figure out how to do a couple of things on the laptop, feeling smug 

Enjoyed gaming 

Getting on nicely with the blanket - it'll be a reasonable size

Found the circles i was putting inside granny squares - can continue that project 

Friend has found time to fit me in for reiki 

Hobbies

Glad to have a reasonably busy day, managed my hours

Collected husband in time to get to ball class

Enjoying the expansion, thankful husband plays board games with me and is happy to host gaming sessions

That we have room for our hobbies - a big table for gaming, floor space for Pilates etc.

Remembered to water the new plant

More butterflies on the butterfly bush, and got a decent photo

Enjoying the crochet blanket, glad I have quiet portable hobbies

Bank holiday

Glad of the extra day off

The shower water pressure is better with the combi

Husband cooked a new batch of curry and it's yummy

The new wipes worked well cleaning the sink

Enjoyed the game with workmate 

He has another game we'd be interested in playing with him

Found one of my lost nose studs

Have added the scenarios as boards in BG stats and it's going to work well - showing how many times I've played each scenario 

Have had hours of fun from that app, keep finding cool new things I love about it

Games

Found the market cards translations  

Managed to figure out the pairings of the translations and cards

Found English rules for the haustier

That we have a printer and ink and paper, that it is easy to print what I need 

The scarf will be long enough

I have plenty of wool to keep me entertained 

Enjoyed walk and can't with friend  

Am optimistic about organising games sessions in the winter 

Got tickets for the woods talk and friend is going to join us 

That I got access to understanding doctor / nurse and have the medication I need

That I got taken seriously and have a better experience than many

Social

Enjoyed being out more than I expected 

Got my 10,000 steps

Had a nice walk along the river

Picked well for dinner 

Watching film with husband & we have tomorrow's chosen

Enjoyed the new game

Games

Got into work in time for breakfast and found friends to go with 

Managed to get the first protocol finished!!  Sent it out for review and remembered  similar one for the reviewer to compare it to 

Had a nice chat with boss, and a quick catch up with old boss

Lunch was a good laugh

Got to sit out on the swing seat again

Interested in a new project the crochet group are doing

Watched videos of Monday's game and looking forward to it - confirmed friend is still coming

Set up new game, glad we have plenty of space to play 

Resting

Even though I've been in a foul mood all day I managed to keep it to myself

Got most of the rest of the lawn mowed and into the compost bin

Enjoyed sitting out on the swing

When I threw the ball back over I heard someone say thank you 

Playthrough videos on YouTube and forums so I don't need to struggle through figuring out how to play games 

For having done plenty of hours earlier in the week and being able to take it easy today 

Social

Managed to get engrossed in work & enjoyed it

Spoke to the boiler guy & he relocated the device in the cupboard so there's more room for storage

Liked what I ordered from the new take away

Won the board game - thankful to have friends to play with, & someone willing to teach & host

Made it home safely

Confirmed the gas no. the one I told them was correct

Enjoyed chatting with a workmate today, & told him that

Lift

Team mate gave me a lift so I didn't have to wait for the bus in the rain

And we worked together really well today and got a big ask completed

Lucky to be in a good team, & my boss is sound too 

Garage printed out my service history for me

Got home & logged in just in time for team meeting

Flexibility to start late

Managed a full day because there was so much work

& got the work done the big boss asked for, ready to give him tomorrow 

Friend is going to come out on Sunday afterall

Birthday

Meeting with boss went well

Report fix was easy

Lunch was good, glad I stayed

The cheese was nicely melted in the wrap

Only the screen protector cracked and actual screen is ok

Found a game I've been looking for, & it's cheap because the box is damaged 

Finished off the nicest grapes

Husband got restaurant booking sorted

My dad remembered my birthday and messaged 

Entertained

Started on the shawl, looks and feels lovely

Made it to the presentation just in time to see the site part

Made it to ball class, & for a chat with friend after

Arranged gaming session for tomorrow

Got husband to play one of the games destined for the discard pile & he agrees

Made it out for a walk at lunch

Busy

Was left alone to get on

Got one of my documents fully edited and reviewed

Was good busy

Team meeting was good

Got a walk in at lunch, and it stayed dry

Got all the bottles returned 

Remembered to message friend & she loved the reiki and offered me a treatment

Found my place in the cross stitch and am back to enjoying it 

Friends

Glad to have friends arranging to meet as I fancied the woods - got my walk and a bonus social

Husband had lunch in when I got home, glad I hadn't joined them for a cuppa after

It stayed dry at the woods for us

Found an interesting shawl pattern to try

Played the expansion and we're agreed it's better to leave some of it out

Found a first player token I like

Found a gadget for holding the phone to save my poor little finger

Glad we have the printer and access to designs

For the amount of information that's readily available and things like apps

The mallow washed out of my top 

For our health and well-being and comfort

That I am active and mobile, and can manage a walk around the woods and to climb the stairs etc.

That I sit for gaming sessions 

Dinner

Remembered to have the chicken for lunch

For up early enough to do the eggs 

Enjoyed the expansion - & looking forward to incorporating the rest of it

Got parked on my carpark of choice, and well timed 

Made good choices at dinner, both the dishes and the quantity

My favourite is still on the menu

Husband is lovely to have dinner with

He gave me some of the uncontaminated bits of sweet potato 

Nothing to tempt me for dessert

Proud of myself for resisting chocolate

Enjoyed undoing the wool tangles

Found a photo to a friend with the hook in so I knew which to continue with

Noticed I was using the wrong row at the end of the first one so it was worth undoing

 

Blessed

Thankful I have the luxury of reduced hours, and the ability to take unpaid leave

That I rallied enough to get my hours done

Team meeting was a laugh

That I got to finish early, and just spoke to the boss beforehand and answered his query

That there was a break in the rain and I got the hedge finished (including next door's side while their car was out)

Glad I have to friend's pilates session, and I felt better after

Remembered the chicken in time for us to have it for dinner 

Husband watched another play through with me and we had another go at a game I rarely play

Am still loving the new tracking app, and did some experimenting to show a friend

 

Games

Team meeting was fun

Managed to get the rest of my prescription - phew!

It was dry for our walk 

The chips were really good

We have gaming time at lunch

Downloaded a new app & I remembered to use it 

An loving it, much better than the previous one I downloaded, glad I got the first one though as that was my gateway to this one

It has the functionality I wish the first one had

Finished cataloging the games, much easier with the app than doing it manually and storing it somewhere 

New game arrived & I love it, glad husband got it

& that we have plenty of hobby money

Looking forward to the insights as I log more plays on the app

Nearly the weekend 

Glad of the bank holiday and an easy week

Managed to resolve the issues with my calculations 

Activities

Glad I remembered grats

The new grapes are lovely, husband washed both lots

Enjoyed teabreak walk with the other team, had a good laugh

Team meeting was interesting 

Made it to the sound bath, thankful to have access to such things

Have a few interesting work projects to get on with

Husband ordered the expansions and a new game, glad we have plenty of hobby money (& time and space for playing and storage

That me & workmate get on much better now

That I put the end of the chocolate bar back and wasn't tempted to finish it

Have a new favourite snack, crumpets with chilli honey 

Free time

Passed selection for the volunteering

Answered the phone when they rang, and did my first shift.  Was ok, just working on my green blanket, will be finished soon

Team meeting was a laugh

Found the document I was looking for - happy to not have to recreate it

Scoring app will be good for things like lost cities 

Husband suggested a walk 

Have started rearranging the games shelves, enjoying it

Glad I have plenty of hobbies and am free to enjoy my time

Fun

Husband made breakfast early 

I got up and to the woods in good time

Peppermint tea instead of hot chocolate 

Managed to have a single piece of chocolate 

Enjoyed my walk at the woods, & the play area was empty so I enjoyed the swing too

Enjoyed the gaming and remembered to ask about the short weekday sessions

Have plans for a beach day when they war game

Remembered my washing, & it was dry

Thought to check the tyres & they were a bit low - all sorted now

Glad I have the tyre inflator, has been really useful over the years 

Managed another single bit of chocolate 

Giving up the supplement is going well

Weekend

Resisted chocolate again, & biscuits

Feeling good, thankful for support, access to healthcare, and responding to medication

For tutorials and help videos, how easy it is to get information 

Being able to read

Having hobbies I enjoy 

For having the car and being able to drive

Rained so I don't need to water the garden 

Am enjoying the cross stitch 

Hobbies

Found myself some work to do and quite enjoyed the challenge - learnt something new

Played the expansion with husband, will do us for the next while 

Have painkillers in the cupboard and they're still in date

The brisket was yummy, would happily get it again

Husband got a lift home, saved me going back out

Am enjoying the cross stitch

The latest blanket is coming along nicely too

Glad I got out for a walk first thing and we got a bonus walk in later

Rest

Proud of myself for resisting chocolate for a second day, and having fruit instead of chocolate when husband offered

Getting to the woods at lunch, and the weather was nice

Enjoyed a go on the swing and on the swinging exercise machine, play ground and exercise stations were empty

For being able to finish work early and nap

Had a lovely meditation with one of my pyramids

Husband found me a player so I can listen to the audiobook I got from the library, it's quite interesting if a little dated - and saves me dithering over whether to buy it

Got to the support session I wanted and issue is not my problem anymore 

Didn't need to go to the other one after the others confirmed it was an error 

Car

Glad we were awake early and didn't need the alarm

That I got parked at the hospital ok and we found the clinic 

They let us in early and we got seats in the waiting room

Very glad husband was there to guide me out of the parking space & that I made it out

That the services were quiet and I got my crispy chicken fix

That I got back early enough to work a half day and had enough to potter on with

Remembered the ready meals

Got to gaming on time and taking dinner to finish there was the right choice

For being able to drive, and having the car

Parking at home is easy and I got a good space at work

Supported

Thankful for a supportive boss

Lunch was fun

Team meeting was good, glad the others turned up

Endured the meeting, at least they didn't ask for questions

Got the priority task progressed

Remembered to get fuel and check the timings for the morning

Husband paid for the fuel

Found the book I thought I'd lost 

Am in a nice team with supportive colleagues

Got to catch up with a friend today 

Social

Enjoyed a few teabreaks with workmates, good catching up

The urgent thing got done and I even got an appointment explanation as to why it was urgent

Got into a donation session and arrived ok

Easy parking

Got parked at lunch for library too and got my errands done

Walk

Got up in time to be ready for collection

Enjoyed the soup at lunch and paid

Better to discover issue with credit card now than paying for car service.

Husband is fab, and supportive 

Love our calm drama free life

Enjoyed catching up with friends

Game for next weekend looks good

Mostly were able to shelter under the trees when it rained

Lazy days

Thankfully husband sorted out the crystal storage unit for me

Enjoyed the afternoon of sorting through my crystals

The green blanket's coming along nicely 

Remembered to feed his fish

Friend came over 

Rain - saves me watering the garden

Got husband to the bus ok

Going down the back road was a good call and I got there and back missing the traffic 

Weekend

Made it up early enough to get my hours in

Had a nice catch up with workmates

And a bonus chat with a friend

Made it to pilates

Got parked ok for husband's prescription 

Found a new tv show to watch and finished the scarf I was working on

Friend is going to drive on Sunday 

Hobbies

Made it to pilates, and lasted the full session

Good chat with friend after

Spent some time rediscovering crystals 🥰

Husband came out for a walk 

Found a blood donor session next week, will phone tomorrow

Got another task off the list and arranged celebration bacon with team mate

Enjoying cross stitch again and the new hoops are a good size

An audiobook I was waiting for came available today 

Had a nice chat with the boss

Treats

Glad I noticed the expiry on the dinner pots so we got them eaten 

The new chicken place is good, and we have plenty for tomorrow

Husband takes care of the meals 

For my crystals, and having been able to attend the crystal course

Having the freedom to come to bed and have a relaxing evening 

That I can do self treatments

For library books and audiobooks and entertainment 

That there are communities to join to get support 

Remembered to phone friend 

Treats

Got up early enough to do a full day

Progressed a few tasks

Team meeting was a good laugh

Got my admin done and my prescription got processed 

The recycling point took all our bottles

Found the second ball of wool for current scarf

Got the day off for husband's hospital visit 

Managed to flip the egg 

Rest

Husband came for a walk to the chemist 

He remembered to rewash his laundry 

He's set up a second monitor for me 🥰

Did my laundry and stripped the bed - glad to have the day off to do some chores

Found his letter for the hospital - looks like I'll have time for a beach trip while I wait

Got a place on the lenormand workshop, looking forward to it 

Found a better attachment for hoovering the table

Applied for a volunteering position, should give me a chance to craft while I do it

The mint looks good and the black grass is surviving 

Rediscovered the wool I have, plenty of ideas for projects

Cat likes the box I left with friend 

Thankful for the blessings I have, & the life I lead 

Home

Got another scarf finished 

Fuelled up ok before I left

Remembered to submit my timesheet

Very thankful I travel well, am happy and able to eat on the ferry, & planes.

Managed to keep myself calm enough to function

Husband is very happy with the pop

He remembered to get the chocolate I asked for

And had snack food in for my supper when I arrived

First car on & off the boat again :)

& got a seat at the front of the lounge

Car survived the trip

Thankful I have a reliable car, good acceleration and braking, and capacity 

Joined the traffic again ok the times I stopped (services, petrol station, looking for beach)

Glad I have the headphones and they kept their charge

Glad I have tomorrow off - smart move booking that

Have another scarf finished 

Journey

Got up at a good hour

Had nice breakfast with friend

Got everything into the boot 

Remembered to fill the screen wash

Plenty of parking where we were meeting, & friend said it was much more her style than meeting in a town

Had a pleasant wander  

Glad I had the hat to wear 

Toilets were ok when I needed them

Bacon butties at the club house was a good shout, nice that it's open to the public

Ice-cream van :)

Had a good catch up

Glad I braved the A68 - nice avoiding the metro centre

Did better in the confusing roundabout place

Got to my parent's ok

Dinner was nice, glad the football finished just after we arrived & the pub was quiet for the meal.  I chose well.

Accomplishing

Got more pop for husband including some I hadn't seen yesterday 

Also got some new pistachio chocolate 

The pink trainers are fine for small wanders

Finally threw the red new rocks out, they served me well, and I have plenty of replacement boots now

Finished the black fluffy scarf and pulled out the star scarf

Have packed my stuff ready for the return trip

Friend confirmed for tomorrow 

Quick trip to the beach at lunch, glad to have the car and be able to drive

The stain isn't from my car 

Friends

Picked up some interesting pop for husband & he says get more - so must like the look of it

Fairly restrained in my crystal purchases

Enjoyed making a grid for friend, & she liked it too

Got some new trainers that seem comfy - will wear them tomorrow to see

Next library book came available today & am enjoying it as expected 

Glad I had book to read while waiting for friends 

Enjoyed dinner & was lovely catching up

Fun

Being able to drive and get around

Being mobile and fit enough to walk and sit on the floor and get up again

For how quiet and rural it is here

Free parking

Enjoyed my walk around the country park, & stopping to read my book, happy with the scrap book I got for my project -good choice

Got my scarf finished

Played a couple of scenarios in the what next game, was fun but we cheated - it was tough! 

Caught up with an old friend & remembered his present - & he likes it

The beach 🥰

Remembered to tell my dad about the parcel - just before it arrived glad I'll have it in time to give husband

Success

Got the last ball of wool 🦙 

Arrived just behind friend, & staff waved me into a parking space

Toasted teacakes 😋

Picked up what I wanted from the shops, the brown is a good match

The long matches work well

Enjoyed the men's shed & getting the mosaic done

Have a new plan for tomorrow, & friend's climbing has worked out for when I'm out with other friends 

My mum managed to answer on WhatsApp 

Have remembered how to finish off the scarf 

Day out

Slept well

Friend drove 

The gardens were lovely and I got ice-cream like I wanted

Had a good wander round, and over some cute bridges

Survived the music in the car

Beach was good and we parked close

Read the book - was worth having carried it

More carvery

Have got the scarf out that I started at my parent's and am hopeful I'll get it finished in time to leave it there

Beach

Made it on time

Got parked ok and found friends 

Had a nice walk 

& Got into their favourite cafe

Met an old contact, was nice to catch up and remember how I've outgrown that friendship 

Remembered to get shopping and got myself treats

Glad I cooked the dinner I got myself too

New favourite to add to my list

Lazy day

Enjoyed a lie-in

Friend made breakfast and we got to sit out in the sun and chat for a while

Made it to friend's house just in time

Got parked at the beach ok - phew.  Thank you parking angel.

Northumberlandia was good, there was seating in the shade and friend enjoyed being around the trees

A dragon fly landed on my hat

Car is running well

Passed the wool shop and it was closed - have decided I'm just doing a scarf anyway so I have enough wool

Friend appreciates that I listen, and she's easy to challenge - interesting conversation

Husband enjoyed his dinner out 

Dinner

Enjoying the cross stitch and the audiobook

Got blind slats ordered for husband

Enjoyed meeting you with friend

Dinner was nice and we all shared dessert

Present was a hit 

Beach

Got parked at the beach, & really enjoyed the fishcakes.  Crispy yum

Had a lovely day with friend, gifted her the cross stitch I'd brought over

Some good crystal conversations 

Also some suggestions about our knee issues 

Got some new crystals that I've never encountered before 

Friend is off next week so we'll get another meet 

Other friend loves the blanket I did for her

We had a nice meal and a good catch up 

Picked a location for our next meeting and other friend is happy to meet there 

Woods

Got the beans and they fit in the box

Got parked at the park well

Enjoyed day out with friend

Something on the lunch menu for me

Successful shopping trip

Enjoyed the woods and the swings

Dinner was nice

Have been remembering to take my tablets 

Plans made with a few more friends

Dinner

Got my boots heeled, same cobbler is still there

Found some lovely wool and got a set of threads for my cross stitch project

Got some new work boots, pleased with them

Enjoyed the men's shed, and we made good progress on the tiles

Carvery was lovely and small portion was plenty 

Roads

The traffic was ok and I found my way, the diversion was clear (free flowing traffic) 

Glad I stopped when I did and toast was a good choice

Dinner suggestion worked out & oven bacon is the best

Friend likes the presents

Have recipients for all the existing blankets 

Treats were spot on

Have basic plans made

Family

Mum likes the teabags

Lunch was nice

Good progress on the scarf

Remembered to connect to the WiFi

Had a good day

Remembered my tablet

Good job I texted friend because she wasn't expecting me tomorrow, all sorted now

Brother remembered to ring for mum's birthday 

Travel

Got to port with plenty of time spare

Picked the best queue and was first car on and first car off the ferry

Also got one of the window seats at the front of the lounge

Managed to get crisps, & crackers, & cheese. All the snacks I was looking forward to 

Found a protein bar in my bag - phew, that did me

Husband made me breakfast

Oil & tyres were fine

Drive to parent's went snoothly

Enjoyed dinner

Was patient showing my mum how to use the phone

Reminded my dad about my credit card 

Glad to be able to sleep in my old room rather than the guest room - way more comfy 

Relief

I passed!  (Provisional result) Phew.

I managed to get my password updated and my timesheets submitted

Team meeting was a good laugh

Survived the meeting recording the boss wanted us to watch

Snuggling on the sofa with husband

Remembered the left overs

That he makes me breakfast when he does his, and makes me things I like

Fun

Glad they enjoyed gaming so much and will be back

Also that they thought I taught it well

Team meeting was fun

Got up to date with my work and caught a few mins with the boss

Great timing to arrive where friend was just as she messaged me

Weather was lovely & we sat out and had a good chat

Stayed at work long enough to go to smoke break & that was fun

The office was relatively quiet 

Easy life

Managed to intercept the document before it was processed

Enjoyed lunch with friend 

Got my prescription hassle free

Happy to be able to get prescription and doctor's appointment

That I've responded well to the HRT and it's suitable for me

Front lawn is mowed - phew

The spare storage tub fits under the bed and I got most of the wool out the cupboard into it

The legs fit in the understairs cupboard

Managed to get motivated and do some work, and mostly things will be cleared before the holiday or can wait til I'm back

Fun

Husband came to the shops

Got parked easily

Remembered my pin, & we got cash with no queue at the machine 

Found a nice gift for my mum's birthday

They had the capsules I went for & I got some sachets to try instead of the massive capsules

Glad I took the games I did, we had fun.  They're much better with higher player counts

Have laminated a few more score sheets to give us more options for future gaming

Remembered to water the garden - poor flowers looked to be suffering yesterday

For the flexibility and freedom I have at work

Team meeting was a laugh 

Plenty

Thankful we have power, running water, sewerage, access to what we need

That we can walk to the shops and pick up supplies

Have arranged to meet a friend for a cuppa, most convenient day

Workmate posted a reminder about the gaming, glad someone else has taken the initiative for that and the guy who seems to be taking it over sent out an invite

Have some larger player count games that might be fun for tomorrow, and some very simple ones that people should be able to play without help

Got my builds finished and have started on some calculations - I usually enjoy figuring them out

Bonus walk with husband, and now we know where the nearby cash machines are and their limits

Social

The drive to the woods was good, pretty and I know where the arch is now

Got parked easily

Friend turned up with a hot chocolate for me, not long after I arrived

The weather held

Have reset the password for the garden centre app now

Enjoyed the walk, & it didn't make my knees worse

For having done the crystal course & being able to give myself treatments 

Backed out of the garden centre space uneventfully