the usual

Yesterday:

1.  I made it to training, on time, people to talk to.  & even though it's the format I dislike they've modified it so it's slightly better.
2. The guy arrived & was useful
3. Home early enough to eat before training
4. washing machine arrived & husband sorted it out
5. remembered I did a dad-style catch of my friend's kid when we were out the other day.  I was well impressed with myself & he avoided getting hurt

Today:

1. turned up early enough for breakfast
2. sorted out some of out instrument issues, the visitor seemed pleased he'd come, & I managed to show him our dev centre
3. remembered to get myself an academic diary to record work achievements
4. Chinese & wine with husband, always enjoyable, plus I did a little bit of tidying up
5. are looking forward to a relaxing weekend, did enough wandering at work to get my 10k steps so I don't have to disturb husband from his gaming to take me walkies
6. the rabbit hutch & run (& the bunnies) were fine through the wind yesterday

Work days

Lunch was a good laugh, as it quite often is.  I have good workmates.
Work was very quiet & I nearly got one of my documents finished, & I sent an email that I've been thinking about for over a week. I feel like I'm making progress.
One of my work mates was having a grumpy day & I cheered her up with just the mention of bubble wrap, thankfully because I know another workmate dislikes the popping of it immensely.

Think I slept better last night too.  I wrote the cards last night & got them posted this morning on the way to work.  Was on time for work too!
(posted from 13.06.18)

Washing

I managed to get the washing line back in the ground, just as well I didn't manage to put the spike out when I took the line down the other day.  Phew too that I hadn't taken it to the tip.

The washer's getting replaced this week while husband's here so he has time to sort it out & get it working.

I've got the Father's day cards & stamps.  I'm going to write & post them now, thankful it's still light & there's a post box near.  & I have shoes & a coat so I can go out.

The neighbour called round with cauliflower bits for the bunnies.  The bunnies enjoyed them.  They are healthy happy bunnies, so soft & fluffy to stroke & very tame.  Also unconcerned about things, they're not fussed by noise or by the kids out screaming & yelling.

I gave someone advice about their CV & they've taken it onboard, it reads & looks much better now. I also have some plans with friends soon, all is well :-)

Today

Today I am reminded of more things I take forgranted.  I have a lovely massage therapist who's a 10 minute drive away, & the chat is a huge part of the "treatment".  That I don't have to sacrifice to afford things like that.  The car is reliable.

I've taken husband to work early enough to avoid the traffic (whilst still getting a lie in) & am now ready to face my day.  The cake I made (which was fun to make) was well received at work. A benefit of taking husband to work on my day off is that the cake made it in too ;-)

I'm enjoying a leisurely morning & am off out with a friend in a bit.  Exercise & company & outdoors, a great kind of day.  I have friends.  Friends who enjoy doing similar things to me, & that I can just be with, enjoying their company.

More later :-D

ETA: I had a fab day with a mate.  I managed to peel my grapes when her kids weren't around so they'll never know.  We had a fab catch up.  I have an idea for my next blog post, based on being in situations by choice.  It was sunny, & stayed dry for us.  We just had enough change for the carpark & left 5 minutes before the expiry time (great prediction on the timing!)  the play area was empty enough for us to have our choice of apparatus, there was a little assault course that was big enough for us adults to play on.  I got to go on the swings!  The nest swing by myself, all of us on the caterpillar swing, & then the normal swing by myself, a well deserved break as everyone else was in the loo.  I got to encourage her, give her food for thought without an opinion, & just remembered to send her the link to my blog.  Turned around grumping at husband, he let me explain that it's not really him I'm grumpy with.  Thankful that he gave me a chance to not be grumpy, to reset & start over. Thankful he's easy to make up with.  The washer arrived while I was out (meaning the car wasn't in the way).  It's bedtime, my bed is cosy & inviting & I can go now & get back into my weekday routine. 

Happy & content

• I figured out how to over-ride the timer on the washing.  Such a simple little thing but I am so impressed with myself & it's set me up for the day. Sometimes I wonder if I too easily just ask someone else.  A little reminder that I'm capable, & I can still figure things out.
• I'm up early(ish) through choice, & husband's already suggested he'll cook bacon later 😻
• I use heart smilies a lot when describing husband.  He is the most fantastic person I've ever met, & I will adore him forever.  I have several friends who say they love the way I talk about him, & that my eyes twinkle when I do.  I wish that for everyone, that they have someone who makes their eyes twinkle, & that they have someone that thinks that way about them.
• I am surrounded by hobbies & things I like to do.  I have enough room for everything, husband is happy enough to live in the clutter.  I love that he's laid back enough to just let everything be.
• I love early in the day. I love lying in bed too, but I love the potential that a fresh day has to offer.  I have time for hobbies, & fun, & chores if I fancy them.  Equally it's my day to use as I choose, & I love that I have that choice.

So thankful for everything I have.  I can feel the happiness radiating from me.  I feel so blessed with everything I have.

fab day

Got up early enough to shower & do the bunnies before heading out.

Arrived just one time, mate was easy to spot & we caught the rest of the crowd on their way in.

We were first on the course & it was such a good laugh. Other people didn't turn up until we were nearly round so for most of the game we had the course to ourselves.  All of us enjoyed ourselves & there're plans for a repeat.  The men tolerated the shopping afterwards for longer than I expected, and workmate bought me bubble wrap as a present.  It's one of my favourite things.  Also got to choose some really cool post-its as a present from friend.  Husband bought & washed strawberries, they're sitting in the fridge in a bowl - so accessible, so easy to take one every so often. & he bought so many that he'll never notice if I eat a few ;-)    actually husband is happy for me to eat the fruit, that's why he prepares it ready to eat.

Remembered to get the bunnies hay, & there was some in stock.  Got them cleaned out & they're happily running around.  Got to the beach with friend, it was good to talk to her & spend time together.  She's really loving her new job.  We walked along the pier (I've never been along that one before, must remember for next time photo mate is visiting) & had a good walk in the sea & along the sand.  The sand was so warm, I'd forgotten how much I enjoy that.

& I'm just done for here for 10pm & tech-free wind down!

Space

I have the time & space to chill, I took advantage of that today.  Husband took a day off too so I didn't have to be disturbed by the alarm or by him getting up (or by taking him to work), & I had a lovely relaxing morning.  Reading, & thinking about what I was reading.  I like blogging about the books, it encourages me to think about what I'm reading, & makes it easier to go back over those thoughts.

Bacon for breakfast, a worthy reason to finally get out of bed.  How spoilt I am that husband does the cooking, & he makes things how I like them too.  More relaxing as we watched a couple of episodes of the latest series we're into.  I'm thankful of the variety, of finding things we both like, thought provoking topics sometimes, the opportunity to discuss.

& then onto heroes, there's a card game we enjoy, & what else would we use the dining table for.  The set-up we're currently playing is a good one, it looks really tough but actually we've beaten it twice (or 3 times, I've forgotten how many times we've played).

Thankful that I have the days to take off work for relaxing, no demands on my time.  & I have found a surface I can use for my jigsaw!  I just need to clear stuff off the table in the spare room, hope we have no visitors staying over until it's complete :lol:

I ordered a new colouring book, then instantly went & did some colouring.   I'm going to break my 10k streak today & I'm ok with that (phew).  Sometimes it's worth losing just to prove it's ok to.  That would be like being wrong occasionally or making a mistake.  These things happen & it's good to be in the habit of accepting that.

Today I have written paragraphs instead of bullet points.  I like that I can write.  I like the variety that surrounds me.  Loads of my favourite things await me over the next few days, & / or have been indulged today.  I am glad I have the opportunity for self-care, the ability to recognise when I'm starting to wobble & the resources to right myself.  Today has been important for that.