Surprise

I won an award for going into work on a Sunday afternoon to do a disruptive task.  It was a surprise.
Manager used the opportunity to say how important that department is (a good thing),
There was food there I liked.

It didn't matter that I got soaked, soggy jeans because I had spare ones in my drawer to change into.  The others saw the benefit of that 🤣
The site jackets are waterproof & my top half was fine.

By the time I needed to go outside again (after getting changed) it was dry.  I didn't have to go anywhere else in the rain.

I got husband's work reviewed, just cracking on getting it finished.  Plus I got the paperwork signed off painlessly.

I found a job to apply for.

Ticking along

1. A workmate has a new job, I'm really excited for her.  We haven't spoken in a while & I am pleased that she contacted me to tell me herself before word got out.
1. It's motivated me to continue an application I was already getting excited about.
2. that's now submitted.
2. More time in the IT office today.  This project is way quicker than the first one.  Hopefully I will get everything I need complete before he leaves.  His award was presented to him today, it's a really good one.
3. I remembered to get hay while husband went to the shops he wanted.
4. Husband make me hot chocolate without being asked
5. Remembered to text friend about Saturday

Sunny days

• I walked the computer to the other end of site, in the dry weather.
• There were loads of butterflies in the wild flowers, & watching them let someone walking behind me catch up & we chatted for the rest of the work down site.
• Site has a really pretty area & I had plenty of reason to walk through it today.
• The IT guy got my install to work
• A meeting I was dreading was cancelled.
• I made it to Pilates & got a position next to one of the jolly friendly ones
• I got fuel on the way so I could get straight home afterwards
• Both times I came home there was a space right outside the house

Rainy days

• Quick breakfast with a friend (happy to be invited, relieved it was quick).  The canteen breakfast is good, the cook is lovely & always picks out crispy bacon for me.  I was also able to swap some change with her.
• The IT guys office mate had a meeting cancelled so I managed to spend the afternoon on a project with the IT guy.
• ready to move on with the next phase of the project.
• I missed the worst of the rain on my wanders
• even though I got wet I soon dried out.
• Managed to get the mint & lemon balm dug up. 
• remembered to go for soil & a pot, had a second pot spare in the garden.
• Colleague answered her phone & even though she didn't come for lunch she sent mine up with husband.
• Received my reading & it's accurate.  Painful to read but confirmation of what I already knew & am gradually coming out of denial about.

Mondays

Another good laugh with friends today. 

The IT guy & husband were patient as I dithered & got flustered.  No harm done.

I went to see the boss to arrange something.  He was busy til 1, 1's a good time.  It only occurred to me afterwards that didn't leave him time for lunch.  I messaged him about it & got a "I'll find time - don't worry" & a smiley face.  The something was useful; I got done what I needed to, he has a vague idea of some more "things Nik competently takes care of (without making a fuss)".  I also thanked him for not arranging meetings over lunch.  & it all helped me remember that I can be true to who I am.  I can bounce along the avenue, & pretend there are jetpacks in my hands like ironman.  

There were plenty of opportunities today to walk up (& down) the stepping stone path.  I love that stepping stone path, it brings a little bit of happy into my day.  Loads of colleagues don't know about it. It's like my secret private path.  I don't remember anyone else ever using it. 

& finally a folder of my original assessments that I thought was lost turned up.  It was in the cupboard with the wrong coloured spine.  Two of us couldn't find it til hometime.  Ah well, that's Mondays ;-)

Plus mentor liked my one card approach.

all manner of things

Lots of things, all the things I can do, & am able to do & don't.

& all the things I do.  Too numerous to count.

That I've swapped numbers with neighbours & we're available to each other.

For my friends, for having fun.  For the ability to connect.

The bunnies seem ok, & the noise has stopped for now.

Catching up

The bunnies came home, thankfully they got into the carrier without escaping.
Friend wanted something from the shop while I was there, glad to be able to do her a favour.
Husband's home 😍❤ & he helped me write my targets so I have some now.
Had another good day, more progress.
Lunch with friend, welcome escape.
Home for a nap, so it didn't matter that I slept badly.
Thankful we got the lounge done last night,
& for last minute holidays from work, & friends, & sleep, & comfort.