socialising & exercising

the 2 go well together.

I am impressed I got up early, finally put the dry washing away.  Walked to the shop for milk early enough to have cereal for brekkie before park run, took husband to the PO for the parcel that turned out to be my curtains.  & made it on time for parkrun.  Few people there I knew, & joined them outside the café afterwards.  Ran up the hill both times, even with walking some of it I still made a reasonable time (better than my first time).  & the barcode I laminated scanned ok.  & because I was with the club runners we did some stretches at the end.

I also finally put my washing in.  Went to the beach with a friend & played on  the outdoor exercise machines.  Had fun.  There's a tarot meeting tomorrow to look forward to.  A few conversations with friends (online) tonight.

Plenty of chill time today too.  & a tiny bit of tidying up.  I love my life, my home, husband, the fact that I have so much freedom / ability to do what I want.

Space to Breathe

Yesterday: I managed to get the most important things done - the two orders I needed progressed for the boss to sign, & took my final piece of paper to him just as he was leaving so I got my signature.  & I got my 10k steps.  Collected a parcel from a neighbour who I'd posted a card to a while back, she was telling me she was made up by it :-)  I still have my login for Silvercloud, it was interesting looking back at some of it. & I made some progress on the tags / categories on Wordpress.

Today: I got a couple of documents written, I made a little clearing in my mound of work.  I took a deep breath & made a start.  I am proud of myself.  Husband did something for me that I've not managed to get round to all week.  I got my 10k steps.  Workmate has made a great start on the holes for the swing.  Breakfast was good - the bacon was so crispy!  & the canteen staff were really pleased I had change.  & I helped someone by just turning up, apparently a little conversation jogged her memory.

today

lunch with a friend
sunny
kept up with the whirlwind
remembered to breathe
training went well - interesting discussion
meeting was enjoyable too - pleasant chatting with people I don't normally spend time with
wrote the list to continue the work tomorrow
boss answered request to talk by appearing at my desk after his meeting

good day

Building on yesterday's success, I got those documents progressed further.

I am also impressed with myself that the project the boss asked about was the one that I'd just finished the report for & had taken to show him.  It feels like luck & I'm pleased with myself, I should start saying it's organisation ;-)   The meeting seemed to go well.

Had a couple of successful meetings.   Had a good day at work.

Enjoying the cool today too.

Remembered hay fever tablets when we went shopping.  Found new curtains.  Husband remembered WD40 for me.  & we were talking about quiche & frittata & omelette at lunch & he made frittata for tea - yummy :-)

Productive

My work day flew over quickly.  A meeting got cancelled which meant I could concentrate on the documents I was writing, & phew!  I got 2 of them finished.  Took on a third document which will hopefully be easy to do this week.  I do like being able to just crack on & get things done.  Plus dinner was a really good laugh today.

It's a 700 steps round trip (there abouts) to the other building, I finally remembered to track it!  Worth knowing for slow step days.

A document going round for signature is more than halfway round, I think the hard bit's over.

I'm using my sore shoulder to remind me to keep better posture, & I didn't aggravate it today.

Relaxing

More reading in bed, well cuddled while reading in bed 💕

Remembered to go to the shop while it was open, & they had a bag of large hay for the bunnies.  I love having the bunnies.  

Then took husband for lunch.  I am trying to train him it's ok to ask for lifts, "please take me to BK / do you fancy coming to xx for lunch?"  rather than just hinting at me that he wants a burger.  Equally not to say we have to go to the shops but to ask if we can.

I have put a couple more things in the charity bag & worked my way through a pile of papers.  I am actually thinking I can keep a few surfaces tidy! This is major progress.  I have written my blog for today.  I am so enjoying having a blog.  Also that it's a hobby not an obligation.  There is a nice little community there.

I've also decided I really like colouring quotes so I've ordered some motivational quote colouring books.  I am pleased with myself over the decluttering I've done so far, & I like the motivational quotes for work, even if no-one else ever looks - they cheer me up :-)

Lazy mornings

My favourite, I was awake early & read.  Husband's arm around me.  I'm enjoying the book.  Thankful to the friend who first introduced me to that author.  My mentee has also recommended some good books.  Books that otherwise I'd never encounter.  Even books I've been recommended that I dislike have added something.  & those ones I can easily give away - hey successful decluttering!

The sofa is still just a sofa.  The stairs are still just stairs.  I'm hoping that stairs will lead the way for the rest of the house - once cleared they remain cleared, we'll see ;-)   glad that I am slowly gaining order.

Husband gets energised at the other sites, it's good to have him home & positive about work again.  Found a friend on linkedin, she's job hunting & has a good profile.

Have loads of fruit, & the supermarket was empty when we went.

No obligations, I can go back to bed to read or nap.