Decisions

Thankful for the day off, for being able to rest.

That my dad got the car booked in for a service, and I have plans to meet a friend & get some stuff to the tip.

That I will get my crystal healing practical completed when I'm over.

That I got to speak to friend and gave her space to think.

That talking to her helped me clarify a few things too.

That there's an accredited list of psychotherapists / counsellors so I can easily find an alternative (& cheaper) therapist if I decide to resume therapy.

Plans

Thankful for the day off, for a lie-in and lazy morning.  That I finally made it to the fabric shop and chose threads.  That I got a bigger hoop and the aida for rainbow design fits in it.  That the stitched I did in the wrong direction aren't obvious with the metallic thread.

For being able to book the ferry I wanted, & having my UK credit card still, and enough money for the trip.  That I have my blue bag and can start packing.  That I have a few days to start thinking about what I want to take, & what I want to bring back.  That I am relieved to be going over, & that it's simple to get to UK, common travel area with Ireland & unlikely to change before I travel.  Quarantine when I get back here is easier than quarantine over there.  & by the time I go up to the house restrictions should be lifted & we can eat out.

That husband will mind the bunny, & that he's ok with me going over.  That my boss is supportive, & work mate will cover for me too.  

For being able to end therapy and leave the decision about whether I want to resume later, no rush to decide now.  That there are other outlets available so I can keep up the practice of self-reflection, & I can make better use of 750 for that, & the stoic practices.

That I got face cream & a couple of other bits I wanted when I was shopping.  That I have my 7000 steps for today.

Jab

Vaccine was straightforward, husband reminded me to take a mask.

Got to catch up with a friend, & she's ok.

Enjoyed a lie in  & a lazy afternoon, glad I have tomorrow off, & Wed.  Thankful for no side effects so far.

Boss replied to say my holiday / work plans were fine. & I got to speak to mentor buddy.

Also remembered to clue other team mate in to my plans, & my documents.

Walk

Thankful that my 2 conversations didn't overlap for long, & that there were more vols on than expected.

That it stayed dry for our walk in the woods, & it rained after I got home, thus making it cooler.  That there was plenty of parking when I arrived, & few people on the road.

That I've managed the metallic thread & it looks good, glad I have the patience to deal with it.

That husband cooks, & puts the effort in to make food I like.

That the hoover is good enough to keep on top of the carpet here.

Volunteering

Thankful there were vols on with me, & that we had a chat.  That my convos were simple and unstressful.  That the room was cool for my shift, & husband had dinner ready for soon after I was done.  That my convo finished in nice time for the end of my shift.

For my friends, & the internet, being able to stay in touch with people, & get in touch.  That I found my ironed embroidery cloth and can start on that too.  That the others were encouraging about my cross stitch & have loved the pictures I shared.

That I got some lovely feedback from last shift.

For having a good boss.  For the recruiters that reach out and remind me that I have a desirable skill set, & there will be work for me if this current placement ends.

That I've remembered to take my tablet.

That the bedroom is relatively cool, & I've remembered to do my grats for today.

Work

Thankful for a good boss, & being left alone to get my documents done.  That we got out & got husband's parcel, & my replacement monitor.  That it's easy to drop off work for an hour or so as needed.  That the parcel office is easy to find.

That I suggested an actual conversation and it worked out well, & my document is now ready for a final proof & approve.

That I figured out the DCRs and am ready to close the ones I didn't know about last revision.

That it was cooler this evening & I enjoyed my walk at the woods, got the full loops done, & home before it started raining.

Remembered to hang husband's washing.

Boss

Thankful I got to work and got a space & got parked ok.

That I managed to get a chat with the boss, & it went well.

That the others were in so we had a really good laugh, & I got some work decisions made.

That I noticed the other dept hadn't opened their folders so I was able to point that out, & then we had a conversation about what needs done.  

That I mentioned his plan to the boss who is going to ensure we don't get extra work dumped on us.

That I sat under the tree in the shade rather than going for the walk,  & I'll still manage my 7k steps.

Glad I reduced my target so now it's obtainable, & that I've managed to do day 1 of the writing challenge.