Wednesday, 30 April 2025

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


Tuesday, 29 April 2025

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 

Monday, 28 April 2025

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

Sunday, 27 April 2025

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

 


Saturday, 26 April 2025

Relief

Found my cash card - phew :)
Remembered to call my parents - dad's booked a table for dinner, & knows when I'm visiting 
Ordered the game husband wants, & managed to get the expansion for another
Thankful my parents are still capable, and have room for me to visit
They had a good holiday 
Supermarket was fairly empty and we got all the bottles returned 
Husband got the blind he wanted 

Friday, 25 April 2025

Weekend

Glad of the bank holiday so it was easy to make my hours
For being able to finish early and that I managed a nap
Got all the cardboard and glass into the recycling point
Glad of the car and being able to drive, that we didn't have to walk, and that I got parked at the shops
Remembered the left overs, the noodles did both of us
Won viticulture, thankful we have the space and time to play, enough sleeves for the new cards 
That it's the weekend and I can relax now

Thursday, 24 April 2025

Happy

My needle minder arrived, cute

The next library book on my list is available, plenty to keep me occupied on holiday

Had a nice chat with mentor buddy, been ages since we've caught up

Husband enjoyed his dinner, plenty to share and dinner for tomorrow is sorted

Have plans with a couple of friends

Work is at a good level - plenty to do without tine pressures 

That I get to work from home with flexible hours



Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Taking it easy

Got up early enough for a shower before work
There were plenty of desks free 
My headphones had full charge 
That I usually get to choose whether to work from site or home
Had an easy afternoon - so I managed to stay online longer than I expected 
Made plans to meet a friend for a cuppa next week

Glad I have access to a doctor and got the HRT sorted and respond well to it

Remembered to phone friend 
Found my hoodie dress I thought I'd lost


Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Balanced

Got my builds finished, and reviewed
Remembered not to start the new ones til the old ones were cloned
Managed to get on top of everything I needed to, proud of myself for handling it all and remembering all the little tasks as well as the bigger ones
Got out for a walk at lunch, glad I took the shorter loop - less than ideal footwear
Got home before the worst of the weather
Results should be available this week
Next book in the series I'm listening to is available
Husband ordered me the needle minder I wanted, should save me dropping the needles 
Made it to ball class, enjoyed it
Remembered to suggest Tues for gaming and workmate has agreed

Monday, 21 April 2025

Rest

That I got to the woods on time
It was dry for our walk
Thankful I have friends to do things with
Friend identified the flower I took a photo of the other day
Was mostly dry for the walk to town and back
Enjoyed the lemon chicken
That husband takes care of things without complaint,
He respects my stuff and looks after the garden while I'm away - watering the flowers when he thinks they need it

Sunday, 20 April 2025

Woods

Thankful it was dry while I was at the woods
Got parked easily and the paths were quiet
Husband did bacon when I got home and it was a good amount of cooked
He set up a legendary game for us, & we won
Am enjoying the new trilogy I started listening to 
Happy for an early night
Having done the crystal course and being able to give myself a treatment
Meeting friend for a walk at the woods tomorrow
Having an early night
Managed a chocolate free day 

Saturday, 19 April 2025

Shopping

Glad the traffic was light 
Got an easy parking spot 
Husband was happy with the shopping
Chose well for lunch & the new treats are yummy
His stuff arrived this evening
Thankful to have nothing to do except enjoy myself 
That my time is mine to enjoy

Friday, 18 April 2025

Relaxing

Thankful for a short day, that I made my hours earlier in the week
I got the big task finished up and we agreed I'd do corrections (if required) on Tuesday
Enjoyed an afternoon of audiobook and cross stitch
Have found a new audiobook series to enjoy
Husband takes care of the meals so I don't have to concern myself with what to eat
Enjoyed message exchanges with friendsinrarwlt chat with

Thursday, 17 April 2025

Work

Workmate suggested emergency bacon and it worked magic, we had a good chat too
There's a new season of a show we were watching so we have something to watch before my holiday
Managed to get into the car pool area,  and got a good parking spot in the main carpark when I came back
Enjoying my cross stitch and the new book I downloaded
The book that became available isn't in the series, glad I noticed before I started listening 
Husband let me make him lunch
We got back to the car before the really heavy rain
Managed to get enough work done to give myself an easy day tomorrow


Wednesday, 16 April 2025

Social

Got a carpool space 
My desk was free and husband got a dual monitor place
Lunch was good, food was nice and the chat was fun
Glad we ate first then went for the eggs
Had a good chat with boss, all is well
Got home in time for husband's meeting, and in time for his delivery
Making decent progress on my tasks
Have reminded colleague of my holidays so we can plan the work around it
Enjoyed gaming with husband 
That we can afford the heating, the house is toasty warm again

 

Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Pottering

Got some interesting work to do, & had an idea
Boss agrees with idea & now I can propose it
Glad I went to the library & had a good mooch, got back to the car just after husband did
He ordered me treats when he got his dinner
It stayed dry til I was back in the car
Got my new plant into the garden
Thankful to be active enough to walk to the library, & to dig in the garden
That we have access to healthcare and can afford treatment

Monday, 14 April 2025

Rain

Thankful for the rain, that we have plenty of water, and greenery.
The garden is doing well, my new tree is looking good 
Husband has put the bin out, am thankful for the admin he takes care of, bins, shopping, cooking / meals
We started a game at breakfast and continued it through lunch and this evening.  That was fun, am glad we have space and time for games 
Started the thing I was avoiding and have sent it for comment
Also got the urgent thing progressed 
Plenty of work in the pipeline so I will be more engaged at work soon
Work are giving us Easter eggs, we get lots of treats from them
The software got installed on my pc and I got logged in 
Husband came upstairs to help me with it when I was stuck, glad he still helps without complaint 🥰

Sunday, 13 April 2025

Friends

Friend and I met at nearby woods and had a good chat & walk.  Glad the original plan changed.
Meant I had time to enjoy breakfast with husband.
The bluebells are out, have plans to go to the bluebell wooda with friends.
Thankful to have friends.
Got all the bottles returned and husband remembered to spend the vouchers, also that I remembered to get bags while dropping the containers back to the car.
Finally rained so I don't need to think about watering the garden.
Energises today, did some star jumps ✨ 
Spent the afternoon playing board games with husband.
Glad he enjoys them,that we have a decent selection and space enough to play them

Saturday, 12 April 2025

Dinner

The flowers in the town are nice
Found enough of the same size sleeves to finish the sleeving
We got a better table than usual.  The restaurant was fairly empty and the food seemed quick.  I made good choices and the sweet potatoes fries were fab
Getting out onto the main road was easy
We live in a nice place, and the bottom of the road has a nice open feel I've never appreciated before
Husband cleaned the floor and the place looks smart, I love the house and how we've set it up

Friday, 11 April 2025

Hobbies

Discovered a new cross stitch kit on the shelf
That I have spare brown to make it work and can avoid the metallic 
Did just enough metallic to know there's no way I'm doing the pattern as intended
Glad I have to ability to improvise and abandon things I dislike
Remembered to renew book and library membership, guy on the phone was really helpful
Team meeting was exceptionally good
The flexibility to work short days / take holiday and not having a to force myself to work

Thursday, 10 April 2025

Rest

Having the flexibility to take time off as needed
That I felt better after a few hours off
The new crusty bread was great
Managed to get motivated to work on a document I said I'd update
Working from home, so I have the freedom to potter around, & not get dressed
That I got to do the crystal course, & I can do treatments on myself

Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Content

Enjoyed gaming, we got to play something designed for 4 players that we've only played 2 player before
Glad Jay comes too so I don't have to be sat around on my own
It was really sunny & I got most of my washing dry outside
Love the house & the garden
Am lucky to have a good boss and team & a job I enjoy


Tuesday, 8 April 2025

Exercise

Got my exercise app subscription transferred onto my new phone, was easier than expected

The timer works on the meditation app on my phone so I can go back to using them

Remembered to post the compost bin out

Got the first part of the hedge done, & the trimmings all fit in the compost bin

Husband repaired the cord I cut through

Made it to Pilates & have plans made with a couple of friends

There's room enough to do it upstairs


Monday, 7 April 2025

Relaxing

 I seem to be sleeping better, thankful for that

Did husband a better fried egg today, & he cleaned the pan after

An easy day at work & I had time to play with calculations

The recording I wanted to watch became available

Glad husband enjoys playing board games with me

Had a pleasant chat with team mate

Managed to clear out a box of stuff, starting a new decluttering process

Sunday, 6 April 2025

Garden

Was up & dressed for friend arriving

The cafe was nice, lots of options - had a smoothie

Friend enjoyed looking round & is looking forward to going again

Witnessed the milk dispenser, & the farmer was there to answer questions & talk friend through the process

Found some lovely plants I haven't seen elsewhere, & new garden centre seems cheaper than elsewhere

Place friend wanted to visit was on way home, we got parked & had an enjoyable wander


Saturday, 5 April 2025

Rest

Had a good sleep, & woke at a sensible time

Got my return ferry booked

Friend replied about tomorrow, & we're off for a day out

Enjoyed my cosy corner, & looking at my cards

The weather's got nice

Heard back from contact & he doesn't need my help

Offered to meet mentoring friend & he instantly replied to say that would be great


Friday, 4 April 2025

Friday!!

The power cut was during daylight so we got to play bonus games
Came back on before it got dark
Finished reacher
I was right about not remembering the second season of a different show that we hadn't watched 😂
Have organised to stay at my parents on the way back, so I can book the ferry now
Getting up and colouring for a while worked and I got to sleep after
Very thankful I can do Flexi and start when I want to I got the sleep in without it mattering 
Got the urgent thing completed and released 
Remembered to ask workmate about the toy for his son and he is thrilled to be getting it
Have messaged friend to make plans - done my bit
That I can put the light on and reading in bed without it disturbing husband

Thursday, 3 April 2025

Hosting

Got up early enough for a shower before work
Got in around the time I meant to
Meeting was delayed and when I complained and said I could have had breakfast the boss sent us for breakfast
Got back just before the guests arrived
Meeting was orderly - I survived the whole thing
Glad I suggested the lunch walk, it was a pleasant walk and talk & way better than sitting in the canteen
Husband finished just as I did so we came home
Glad I didn't have to deal with the software crisis - had set an out of office so I was undisturbed - the out of office was respected 
Husband has ordered some lovely chocolate, and I resisted overindulging
Have plans to meet friends and a plan for my trip home

Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Refresh

Thankful the woods are nearby 
The weather was lovely and I felt better for being there
The playground was empty and I enjoyed time on the swing
Also the exercise machines area was empty and I got to play on my favourite swing machine
The plants are doing well and I got to sit out with them for a little while
I love that we have a garden
Love the house
Caught up with a couple of friends
Have my ferry booked for the trip over
Thankful I can afford the peak ferry crossing and have a relaxing journey
That I can take the day to relax
Got a new achievement on the game I've been playing 
Am enjoying the cross stitch, very thankful to have relaxing hobbies and down time

Tuesday, 1 April 2025

rest

husband got the bin out before the collection
breakfast was good
wedges for lunch
got to finish early 
remembered to put my out of office on - should be left alone for the next couple of days