I've created a gratitude blog, things I'm thankful for. A store of happy memories and positive thoughts :-)
Saturday, 16 May 2026
Games
Friday, 15 May 2026
Free time
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Home safe
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Holidays
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Success
Monday, 11 May 2026
Dinner
Sunday, 10 May 2026
Day out
Saturday, 9 May 2026
Crystals
Friday, 8 May 2026
Plans
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Good day
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Hotel
Monday, 4 May 2026
Family
Sunday, 3 May 2026
Travel
Saturday, 2 May 2026
Mobile
Friday, 1 May 2026
Entertainment
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Travel
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Ferry
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Ready
Took husband shopping and got snacks, and a bonus favourite dessert
Met the new neighbours, potential
We got the show we were watching finished
All the work is handed over
Hopefully the road works will be finished by the time I get back
Monday, 27 April 2026
Preparations
Enjoyed a trip to the woods at lunch, and found pink bluebells
Hot chocolate
Workwise everything is under control
Have packed crystals now
Remembered to empty the bins
Sunday, 26 April 2026
Chats
Bonus cuppa and chat with a friend
Husband keeps a stash of biscuits so there was something for me to take
Found the book I wanted for the blood donor session
The woods were lovely with the bluebells and primroses
Making plans for my weekend
Saturday, 25 April 2026
Exercise
Got the front lawns mowed in the dry weather
Got plenty of different teabags for my mum
My brother wants the figures, and is offering to pay postage
Got all the errands done this morning
Going for a walk with a quiet friend in the morning
Friday, 24 April 2026
Social
Lunch break was fun
Another break with office mates
Some ideas for things to do next week
Plans tonight were cancelled :)
Had a gaming session with husband instead
Thursday, 23 April 2026
Restful
The grapes are lovely
Wasn't needed at site
The traffic had cleared off when I got to it
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Games
I had enough fuel to get us there and back
Husband won, & seemed to enjoy the game
The sun was out for my lunchtime walk
Got the prescriptions ok
They had the pop I wanted, successful trip all round
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Relaxing
Had a nice walk and chat with friend
Making decent progress on the sock
The bin got emptied
Made it to pilates, & it was fun
Husband watched the game video with me
He ordered me more lunches in the shopping
The grapes are lovely
Monday, 20 April 2026
Social
Got to the woods at lunch and enjoyed my walk
Eventually got the software installed and had just started on the urgent task before the lab complained
Meeting friend tomorrow for lunch
Booked in a cuppa with another friend later in the week
Sunday, 19 April 2026
Bluebells
The woods were lovely
Early enough for a space, and it looks like they're extending the carpark
Got my phone connected to the car
D&D was fun
Got the sock wool untangled and making decent progress
Saturday, 18 April 2026
Outings
Got parked at the woods
Lots of flowers to admire
Stopped at the services for lunch rather than dinner
Husband liked the Lidl we stopped at
Started knitting another pair of socks and am quite enjoying it
Got another book recommendation to look into
The big car parked next to me that I couldn't see past moved before I pulled out the space
Have found a source for the biscoff eggs
Friday, 17 April 2026
Recovery
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Sweet
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Happy
Quick catch up with the boss
We all enjoyed games night
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Gaming
A meeting I'd arranged was so efficient it was done in 3 mins, and everyone happy
Work gaming happened
Husband's passport renewal was easy
Had a perfectly sized envelope for him
Enjoyed the solo game I played tonight
Husband's new drawers & bench looks good
Monday, 13 April 2026
Walk
Bonus walk to the chippie at lunch, and the chips were yummy
Host remembered to post about tomorrow's gaming session
Husband agreed to game again tonight, & I actually managed to assemble a functioning deck
Remembered to put the bin out
Sunday, 12 April 2026
Mobile / active
Had a nice walk at the woods
Glad that seems to be a habit now
Resisted hot chocolate
Glad I took a raincoat
Remembered to message family friend
Husband played the game twice, and it's still out so hopefully we play again before it goes away
Got the hedge trimmer away before the rain, & all the trimmings fitted in the compost
Saturday, 11 April 2026
Happy
The drive was easier and quicker than expected, glad we were early
Have my character levelled up, not too many decisions
Weather should be better tomorrow
Husband is going to play a game with me tomorrow
Friday, 10 April 2026
Reading
Husband ordered dinner while I was at pilates
Have plenty of options to keep me occupied on holiday
Thursday, 9 April 2026
Hobbies
Glad it stayed dry and the woods are feasible in a lunch hour
Got the urgent thing done before it was chased
Found some work to keep my occupied
One of my friends has offered to play one of my favourite games with me
Being able to step away from work when I need a break
Had a crystal session
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Success
Got my parcel posted, easier than I expected
Made it to the library and got my books
Boss agrees with my ideas
Husband was ready to collect when I finished work
Made it to the sound healing session
Husband played the board game with me
Tuesday, 7 April 2026
Relaxing
Remembered to do the washing, and to hang it
Got some of the garden weeded
D&D was fun, glad I switched volunteering weeks
We had tier! Been ages since we've all got together
Still glad I gave up college
Monday, 6 April 2026
Holidays
Very glad of the extra day off
Had a long sleep in
Went and got fuel, & popcorn for husband
Plenty of games played
Watched tv with husband for the first time in ages
More movement and less static sitting in one place today
Remembered to look up combat ready for tomorrow
It's great having hot water, and central heating
Sunday, 5 April 2026
Rest
Husband made me hot chocolate for the first time in ages
Am enjoying the new book
Found a shorter simpler game to substitute for a longer more complicated one I didn't fancy
Saturday, 4 April 2026
Games
Enjoyed the ending
Game was fun, husband won
Curry was lovely
Managed to play our only unplayed game, and enjoyed it
Friday, 3 April 2026
Time off
Got through the days urgent work
Had a pleasant chat with workmate
Enjoyed the spice box we shared for dinner
Remembered to wrap and price the parcel - isn't as bad (postage wise) as I expected
Have set up for tomorrow's game
Bonus walk to the shops with husband
Thursday, 2 April 2026
Games
The meeting went the way we wanted
Was sunny and I had a pleasant trip around the woods
Got a parking space in the car park I wanted
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Success
I won the gaming - enjoyed the game
Picked up Irish goodies for a friend
Got an undesirable task finished and off my list
Had time for a rest before collecting husband, and before going gaming
Monday, 30 March 2026
Well
Am healthy and mobile
Like my job and most of my colleagues
Productive day
Managed to do the tasks I was required to on the software I'm babysitting
Toe has calmed down again
Meeting was postponed so I got to stay home
Enjoyed sitting out on the swing and being barefoot on the grass at lunch
Had a nice chat with the torus lady, and placed my order
Created a crystal grid
Sunday, 29 March 2026
Crystals
Got to watch a little animal for a while and got a photo
Made it to the cafe to meet the others
Overly chatty friend was less dominant today
Had a lovely time at the holistic fair with friend
Got some lovely pieces while I was there
Am excited about the crystal fair while I'm over in the UK
Saturday, 28 March 2026
Content
Cleared out the gutter, the ladder was just high enough
That I am mobile and balances, and can safely use ladders
Getting excited about my trip
Husband got me my favourite treats when he went shopping
Am glad I dropped out of the course - still a good decision
I have a good life
Husband made breakfast and took care of dinner
Friday, 27 March 2026
Plans
Made it in for office mate's last day, & she's coming to the gaming session
Lunch was a good laugh
Enjoying the new expansion
Husband let me have his chips & they were yummy
Made it to Pilates
Managed to get enough hours done to cover Wed's time off
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Games
Thankful workmate introduced me to noise cancelling headphones
Dropped out of college - big relief and no regrets
Got the ferries booked for my UK trip
Had a good chat with friend
There's a new games night and some of the gang are up for it
Got a good chunk of wood done
Rediscovered one of my old skirts, it still fits and I love it
Husband printed out some game pieces and they're great
My toe is hurting less
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Trip
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Progress
Did a decent chunk of work
Got my prescription ok
All set for tomorrow
Made up some hours to cover it
Monday, 23 March 2026
Social
Enjoyed catching up with a few people
Lunch was a laugh
Glad I remembered to take lunch in
The new expansion arrived
Enjoyed gaming with husband, glad we share that as a hobby
Sunday, 22 March 2026
Car
Am enjoying driving it
Remembered to check which side for the fuel tank before getting to the garage
Enjoyed my walk at the woods
Play area is open again
Won at Ark Nova
Enjoyed D&D
Friday, 20 March 2026
Play
Husband made it to lunch, the sauce separate was a good idea
Nice progress made at work
Remembered to hoover out the car, & have the insurance disc with the keys so I remember it in the morning
The bank holiday meant I could have a short day today
My expansion is on its way
Remembered to disconnect the phone from the car
We're going to the chocolate shop for cakes tomorrow
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Admin
Transferred to a better room for the meeting
Meeting went well, they understand
Caught up with a friend
Bank was painless
Got parked in town - thank you parking angel
Returned the library books
Got husband back in time
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Bounce
Made decent progress with work
Gaming was fun
Friend invited me to crystal fair
Car is ready to collect
Was dry so I got car cleared out and half hoovered
Bonus walk at lunch, & I got biscuits for meeting
There's going to be an intro to D&D session at work
Am bouncy again
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Play
More challenge levels obtained
Made it to ball class
Managed some study and understand the bit I was stuck on
Husband has found some cool new board game inserts
Happy with the day off :)
I passed the previous assignments!
Husband got more treats, and the items I put on the shopping list
Enjoyed the game we were playing too, am happy that's a hobby we share, and I have friends locally to play with too
Monday, 16 March 2026
Work
My projects got copied over in time to work on them today
Husband is happy with the storage he printed
We have some really cool gadgets and it's nice that there is so many free designs available
Plans for the holiday are coming together
Sunday, 15 March 2026
Decluttering
Have been outbid on the games I wasn't fussed about, so I got to my bit (bid) without consequence
Remembered to phone my mum
Enjoyed my walk at the woods
Interesting dinner conversation with husband, love our discussions
Saturday, 14 March 2026
Success
We got the bin out in time to be emptied
The tills were quieter by the time we finished shopping
Remembered it's Mother's Day tomorrow
Have made a start on the next lot of college work
Made it to Pilates
Got the bedding changed
Friday, 13 March 2026
Happy
Thursday, 12 March 2026
Better
Got in to see the GP when I took husband = win, and I cancelled the appointment with the nurse
The room was quiet and I got to listen to my audiobook. Finished the library book in the waiting room
Feel much better after treatment
Have taken the bottles for recycling, and husband got me new treats
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Gaming
The chocolate is yummy
Enjoyed the game
Weekend gaming session is provisionally booked
Next week's gaming is uncancelled
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Trip
Managed to get the urgent thing done, crisis averted for now
Got to the hospital in time, and got parked
Enjoyed a quiet waiting room for most of the wait
Coming straight home after was the right choice
The chocolate arrived and is yummy
Glad I got fuel yesterday
RPG was fun
Remembered to watch a video for tomorrow's game
Monday, 9 March 2026
Upbeat
Remembered to get fuel and replace the biscuits
Downloaded some new audiobooks for the wait tomorrow
Have swapped over the sleeves on the game we played, way easier to shuffle - thankful we have money for games, and expansions, and sleeves etc.
Remembered to check my headphones and they have plenty of charge
Sunday, 8 March 2026
Social
Enjoyed the walk at the woods, it was sunny
Got the pomegranate cans, glad I put the third pack back
Obtained, and posted a Mother's day card - phew!
Had a pleasant catch-up with friend
L5R went better today, and we managed the full game
Friend is keen for another gaming session
Niece is messaging the family group, & my mum responded
Saturday, 7 March 2026
Walk
Having a massage person I like
Husband keeps the cupboards well stocked
Company for tomorrow's walk and am meeting a friend for a cuppa
Had a nice chat after the massage
Friday, 6 March 2026
Plans
Enjoyed sharing lunch with husband
The work is under control
Meeting friends at the woods on Sunday
Got an update about the car
Thursday, 5 March 2026
Cards
Enjoyed a sleep-in after husband left for work
The book has got more interesting
Completed the available monthly challenges
Finally got all the expansions logged
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Energy
Woke up early enough to take husband to work
Had a couple of good chats with work mates
Plenty of time for a nap before collecting husband from work
Remembered there was an expansion I'm wanting and I pre-ordered it today
Husband got curry out for dinner and it was yummy
He also bulk ordered sleeves so we have plenty for the expansions he ordered
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Energy
Real improvement using the new player board, glad I got them
Husband got a lift from work to restaurant
Intercepted an issue at work and got it resolved
Husband got a taxi to work so I could stay in bed
It was sunny and I had a pleasant lunch break sitting on the swing
Got acknowledged for some work I did
Monday, 2 March 2026
Recovering
Simple, low energy work tasks
Had a laugh with workmate
Liked the chicken at dinner
Easy bail from a meal out
Managed better today
Sunday, 1 March 2026
Shopping
Thankful husband is happy to do the shopping and let me wait in the car
He got me treats in the shopping
Enjoyed the new game more now I know how to play
Better rested today, I seem to perk up in the afternoon / evening
The weekend contained a lot more board gaming than I expected - enjoyed it.
Saturday, 28 February 2026
Gaming
Enjoyed the gaming session
Tried out a new Chinese = good
Got the bedding changed
Being able to nap on the sofa
For youtube tutorials and access to information
Friday, 27 February 2026
Finishing
My parcel arrived
My dice arrived, they're lovely
Had a nice catch up with the boss
Finished my book and the next in the series was instantly available
Got my cross stitch finished too
Thursday, 26 February 2026
Upright
Glad I have more energy today
Managed to do a full day
Glad I didn't go to site with husband - he was hours longer than intended
Nearly finished the cross stitch
Got the assignment finished and submitted
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Duvet day
We got a couple of games in
Nothing important workwise
Being able to take the day off and stay in bed
Was able to have a laugh with workmate about it
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Options
Thankful I perked up there, that I can get to the woods during lunch
It was dry, and there are plenty of benches to stop at
Being able to take the afternoon off and rest / recover
For having done the crystal course & being able to do treatments on myself
Husband takes cares of the meals and the shopping so there is always food
Monday, 23 February 2026
Progress
Project meeting was fine
Remembered to get my prescription
Got back in time for the meeting
Had plenty to keep me occupied workwise
Managed to finish and submit one of the projects
Got stuck into the second project & it's better than I thought
Been granted the extension
Sunday, 22 February 2026
Fun
Saturday, 21 February 2026
Car and chocolate
The tractor we were stuck behind turned off, very happy not to be over-taking it
The test drive went well, we like the car, and got offered more than expected for mine
Then onto the chocolate shop, and the brownie I got was lovely
Enjoyed walk with friend at the woods, and got parked ok
Got a little further through the boring module
Remembered to phone, and got through
Friday, 20 February 2026
Work
Husband spoke with the garage
Chocolate shopping tomorrow, we can try out the cafe
Productive day workwise
Got to talk to the others about cars
Caught up with friend
Thursday, 19 February 2026
Time
Series 2 of a show we were watching is available
Husband got shopping so he could get nutella for me
The new containers are a good size
Am well up on hours this week so can take it easy tomorrow
Husband's found a car for us to look at and maybe test drive on Saturday
And it doesn't involve going to Dublin
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
College
I passed my latest assignments
Have the weekend to learn the software and do the next assignments
Gaming was cancelled so husband and I went back to the game we're enjoying
Remembered the sound bath, and it was good
Am enjoying the cross stitch - and the latest audiobook
Husband gave me the last of the truffles
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Reading
The orchard game fits nicely into one of the old deck boxes
We might not have to do the protocol after all
Enjoyed card game with husband
Opened the last new bar of chocolate - it's my favourite of them
Finished another book - am actually managing to log them
Glad I went for eggs yesterday
Monday, 16 February 2026
Games
Glad the work day passed quickly
Enjoyed the Star Wars game (much prefer it to the larger game)
Husband was up for playing with me
Got to the shop and back in the dry, and the walk was pleasant
Looking forward to volunteering tomorrow, I have a new solo mode to try in a game
Being able to have the heating on and being cosy and warm
Being able to snuggle up on the sofa under the big fleecy blanket
Am much calmer these days compared to when I was younger
Sunday, 15 February 2026
Active
Got to the woods and had a slow wander
Made it to the sensory gardens too
Husband was up for gaming
Finished this month's modules for the study
Enjoyed reading in bed before I went to the woods
Felt better when I got back
Resisted chocolate all day
Saturday, 14 February 2026
Relaxing
Husband was up for the board game, & willing to play again tomorrow
Managed some study
Niece has been active in the family whatsapp again
The chocolate is very nice, husband keeps us well stocked with treats
The cans I brought back were the right ones
Friday, 13 February 2026
Social
Got to work in time for the meeting
Glad I left my emergency lunch there
Got to catch up with the big boss
Made sensible comments in the meeting
Enjoyed tea break with friend, & she was at the meeting place when I got there
Caught up with another friend too
Lunch was a good laugh
Enjoyed pilates
Remembered to send ball exercises to friend
Random message from another friend, she'd been enjoying the sunshine
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Observant
We got to the chemist and back
Husband worked from home today (no lifts required)
Noticed an omission in my work before it got approved so I was able to correct it
Trouble-shooting with a team-mate, pleased with my insights
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Games
Monday, 9 February 2026
Rest
Felt better after resting up
Got a new library book that I'm enjoying
Husband tried a new Chinese = yummy
I only had 2 of the ribs, & a mouthful of duck pancake
Husband played Cascadia with me, & almost won - is happy to play again
Took part in another dice game that I wasn't going to bother with, but it was better than expected
Sunday, 8 February 2026
Sun
Got myself to the woods and a short stroll
Glad I was on my own
It was dry the full time and the sun came out
We got the shed husband wanted and he's assembled it now
Started 3D printing the tokens, they look really cool
The last set finished just before I wanted to go to bed
Enjoyed a solo variant for another game we rarely play
Saturday, 7 February 2026
Games
Successful shopping trip
Managed some study and passed the practice quiz
Got some interest in my Geeklist, glad I published and advertised it
Am in charge of chips for the curry
Enjoyed the solo variant for a game I was going to declutter - and I can see its potential now
Niece is sharing lots of photos and my dad actually responded
The bin got emptied
Friday, 6 February 2026
Social
Thursday, 5 February 2026
Calm
Tesco arrived well after we'd finished eating
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Fed
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Games
Enjoyed chips instead of rice with the curry
Got my review accepted, am pleased :)
Monday, 2 February 2026
Rest
Friend has accepted the game suggestion I made for Wed
Had a lovely relaxing day
Glad we have the rulebook in English & the black print is fine
Husband takes care of the meals, & cooks well
For the bonus day off, bank holiday today
Sunday, 1 February 2026
Sun
The snowdrops looked lovely
The cafe was open
He played the game I wanted for the gaming challenge
One of the games I need motivation to play has a challenge this month
The sun came out and it was lovely to see it
There were lots of birds out
Saturday, 31 January 2026
Contact
My mum & dad responded to my niece which was reassuring
Is also nice that she's making the effort
That we live high up and aren't affected by the flooding
Made decent progress on my course
Friday, 30 January 2026
Survived
Survived the day
The road was still passable
Made it to dinner on time, & liked the food
Found the restaurant & the group ok
Made it safely home
New jeans are fine with boots
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Rest
An easy day workwise, and plenty of rest
Found a game I thought I'd lost
Enjoyed a game I rarely play, glad I didn't cull it
Thankful for the library collection and ebooks
For being able to work from home, esp. during the audits
Reminder about the meal tomorrow night
Husband checked the box and saw a parcel I'd missed & it's something he was waiting for, glad he found it
That he can easily get a taxi to work so I can stay in bed
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Active
Was awake and up in time to drive husband to work
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Games
Double checked our work, it's ok for what we did
Remembered husband's medication & got to the shop in a lull in the weather
Thankful for online resources, tutorials, and translations etc.
Gave the final game I was lent a try, & quite enjoyed it
Monday, 26 January 2026
Productive
Got everything finished that I wanted done today
Chips with dinner was a good idea
Sorted out the formatting for my gaming lists
Snuggling with husband on the sofa
Sunday, 25 January 2026
Games
Husband cleaned the toilet while I was out
Got my assignment submitted
Enjoyed the second game of the trio
Glad I was able to watch a tutorial first
Thankful for online communities & social, & being able to watch video explanations
Saturday, 24 January 2026
Social
Remembered to get my prescription
Gaming was fun, & we got one of our shelf of shame items played
Mentoring meeting went ok, I'm on the right track for my assignment
Managed to win at the game I've been playing & get 10 plays logged. Is good to know I don't like it enough to keep it
Found some reasonable jeans that fit
Friday, 23 January 2026
Chats
Had a nice chat with the boss, got it on the record that I hate review
Managed to progress a few things
Remembered the cutlery
The new curry house does delivery & the veg curry has veg I like in
Also liked the starter I got
Thursday, 22 January 2026
Baby steps
Remembered to put in the fish pie early enough for a reasonable dinner time
Workmate spotted an oversight while we were still working on the project so it was easy to resolve
Did some easy trouble shooting for a couple of colleagues
Decided to book a mentoring session for my UX project, and got an instant response from the college so I have a session booked in time to be helpful for my assignment
Have made a start on the assignment & should be able to throw enough together to pass, or at least to have something to submit
Husband ordered me hot chocolate and some fabulous caramel squares
Figured out the game we were playing from the rule book without having to watch a tutorial / play through
Did some exercise :)
Friend has a mentee, am pleased for him
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Friends
The services had the treat I was looking forward to
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Games
Found some extra tasks to occupy me while I wait for others to progress
Looking forward to lunch with a friend tomorrow
Got parked by the dentist & remembered to post husband's letter
Monday, 19 January 2026
Home
Got the priority task out of the way
Found the approver in the system
Plenty of time to sort out the mistake I made, glad I noticed
The house is cosy and warm
Husband helps change the bed so I can get into clean bedding tonight
Sunday, 18 January 2026
Walks
Had a lovely walk and chat with friend, meeting at the garden centre was a good choice
Got my assignment done - phew
Feeling ok about the second half
Someone shared a really neat app
Remembered to get an envelope for husband, & we still have a few stamps
Saturday, 17 January 2026
Content
We have interesting conversations and get on well, for shared hobbies like gaming
Friday, 16 January 2026
Fed
Pleased I got to the library & remembered to post the card too, a successful trip
Made it to pilates & felt better afterwards, also got a nice chat with friend afterwards
Thankful I have access to what I need to keep me healthy (Dr, medicine, exercise, the woods, social etc.)
Husband takes care of dinner, and the shopping, & he orders treats for me
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Happy days
The last of the games arrived, & husband played it with me
Is better than I remember it being, & husband really likes it
Some bonus expansions inside
I got out for a walk in the sunshine
My back feels better today
Resisted a lolly late on, proud of myself
Finished the soup at lunch, glad we get to work from home & we can eat here too
Got to see workmate excited about her holiday & wish her well before she left
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Gaming
Made it to the shop at lunch, enjoyed the walk in the dry
Continuing to make progress on work stuff
Remembered to buy biscuits for meeting
Am loving the new shawl, it's so pretty
Found the solo rules I want to to try out
For the possibilities the web provides, being able to find information and socialise
That we have a cosy house & can afford the heating on
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Progress
Had a good day workwise, made lots of progress
Glad workmate came up with a solution himself, & now I have someone to recommend for recognition
Am getting near the end of the wool - looking forward to shawl being finished
Enjoyed ball class
Got the time off I want for my holiday
Monday, 12 January 2026
Gaming
Sunday, 11 January 2026
Woods
Finished the audiobook, enjoyed it, thankful for wherever the recommendation came from
For having access to the library collection
Got to the woods this morning & it was warm and dry
Managed to give away the spade to someone looking for tools
The elf got taken too
More baby steps of progress on the course
Watched the start of a playthrough of the latest game we have, thankful for all the resources available to us, tutorials, playthroughs, for online communities & all the ways we have to keep in touch
Saturday, 10 January 2026
Games
Proud of myself for taking over a monthly challenge for a game I like
Husband's made a new curry batch - yum, and he remembered to cook the chicken before it went off
He spent a fair amount of time decluttering and has the cupboard in order
Remembered to phone my mum, we had a nice chat and I have the outline of a plan for my trip
Also got to speak with my dad, he received his card before his birthday
Investigated a couple of new games today, including one I played online to avoid printing
Friday, 9 January 2026
Plans
Freedom to take time off whenever
Enjoyed a morning of crochet and audiobook
Skip arrived & they got it onto the drive without me moving the car
It was much quicker to empty the loft than I expected & am very glad I asked for help
Someone asked for the pictures & they were saved from being junk
My parents are happy for me to visit for my mum's birthday & friend is available the weekend I've suggested visiting him
Looking back over old photos was enjoying, & I've had a digital purge as well as a physical one
Thursday, 8 January 2026
Progress
Got to morning teabreak with office mate & we had a good chat
Productive morning, & I got progress on all my tasks
Have a good chunk of work done on a task that I'm doing to keep the big boss happy
The others are up for gaming & I'm looking forward to that
Glad I have the freedom of flexible working, & can come & go as I please
Reassured the global team have started on their tasks & seem to have done a good job
Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Productive
Tuesday, 6 January 2026
Hobbies
Got the tyres inflated, that device I have is invaluable
The meeting was fine, & the boss has set me the work I wanted
Got a few bonus things done, more brownie points
The D&D group is starting later this month, looking forward to it
The new shawl looks lovely with the new wool, am enjoying doing it
Even got some study done
Monday, 5 January 2026
Easy
Thankful for an easy day at work
I'd done a good job with my document last week, quick checks revealed no mistakes
Remembered to update the questions the boss wanted
Got out for a walk at lunch
Enjoyed chatting with my niece
Finally started on the dragon shawl, & it's easier than I expected
One of the new games arrived
The castles tiles fit nicely into one of the plastic trays & that fits nicely into the box
Sunday, 4 January 2026
Friends
Jacket potato works well for curry, I have a couple left - was a good shout by husband
Friend's son is going to help us clear the loft, glad I asked
Enjoyed some solo gaming, & some with husband
The snow stayed away
The car cleared quickly this morning
Finished the show we were watching
Saturday, 3 January 2026
Hobbies
The traffic wasn't bad & I like being able to jump in the car & drive places, thankful I know how to drive & have a reliable car
We played a game that I used to find a struggle, have got quicker with my turns & actually won for a change
I set the game up & it was nice that husband was the one who said, "let's play this then", & he said we can play again tomorrow
Meeting friends for a walk & a catch-up tomorrow
The final challenge I was waiting for got released
Had a fun day with board games, got a few achievements,
Enjoying the cross stitch too
Have loved being off & having so much free time
Friday, 2 January 2026
Productive
Got my dad a card & got it into the post
Enjoyed spending time with crystals & created some lovely grids
Finished the document edit I was working on
Survived the work day, nothing challenging came up
The bin got emptied