Hi Sweetie,
It's Easter weekend and I'm so thankful for the long weekend. I have felt OK but really lacking in energy all week, I feel like I limped to the finish line yesterday. I totalled nine hours of much needed sleep last night and while my body didn't spring out of bed, I do feel better for the sleep.
After a quick coffee this morning, I came home to continue the sorting and de-cluttering, the rest of this place is looking a bit more untidy, but ironically, that's what happens when you sort. I know that I'll reach a point when I am both organised and tidy... simultaneously.
Dinner with the girls on Monday was lovely if brief, not everyone could make it, and with Tuesday being my most pressured work day, I needed to get away early, still, it was good to see everyone that was there.
Easter Saturday was bright if cold and Bee and I went for a walk around Ness Gardens, it was unusually busy but still relatively quiet, the gardens are huge so it was busier than normal but that doesn't mean much in the grand scheme of things.
Easter Sunday was freezing cold, I had a quick coffee, pretty much everywhere is closed so I headed straight to Bee's, she was at church and left me one and a half sides of A4, instructing me on how to bring the roast dinner together. I admit, I freaked at first then took it one step at a time; take lamb out and use skewer to check juices, if clear, take out, if not, put back in for 15, once you take lamb out, put on clean plate and cover with new foil to rest, move shelf up a notch, spray one cal onto roasting tin and put parsnips in, turn heat up by one. Fifteen minutes later, put carrot and turnip on.... and so on. I like to think I contributed at least 50% and Bee brought it together beautifully once she got back, it was delish and she seemed buoyed by the Easter Sunday service too at this new (to her) church she was trying out, so it was win win.
Spent about three hours with Bee and it was lovely and relaxing and lunch was lovely, even if I do say so myself.
Easter Monday is by stark contrast, warm and sunny. Do feel like I'm getting pneumonia after yesterday, at the very least, a slight sniffle, my neck is stiff, I'm achy and I have sniffles, I'll take some meds and hopefully knock it out.
So Bee has arrived at noonish to garden for me, really don't know what I'd do without her, meanwhile I'm ironing and sorting.
Good Friday and I had reached my lowest weight for a while prior to the chocolate weekend, I freely admit that I have indulged, didn't want to be rude to the Easter Bunny however I'm confident that this "Clean and Lean" approach will have me back on the right track within a week. I really do feel great.
Happy Easter Sweetie, hope you've had a great one x
Monday, 21 April 2014
Saturday, 12 April 2014
I Survived... (Work, Birthday, Cystitis, Toothache)
In case you were wondering, I survived the week in work. Charmed the Observers, nailed the reports. It gave me such a boost, I can't tell you. Wednesday, Mum's birthday, was OK, she was never far from my thoughts but then, she never is. On the plus side, for the first time, I didn't dissolve into tears or alcohol, so I'm actually making some progress, finally.
De-cluttering continues and I'm still fired up about it. I'm on such a roll at the moment, it's easy to make decisions, where once I would have pondered for a month, now it takes me two seconds to make a decision. I'm sure I'll eventually reach items which mean more which will take me longer to decide on their fate, but I think the trick is to make quick progress on the easy stuff.
So this week, I had a coffee date on Thursday, two hours of lovely chat and catching up. Next Monday, I'm out with the girls. It will be great to see them but I have an early start for work on Tuesday so I won't be staying long unfortunately.
Count yourself lucky that I'm here at all, I thought my laptop was dead and gone three days ago. I'm sure it's nearing the end of it's functionality but I need to keep it going for as long as possible. With much patience and lots of deleting... I'm here, for how long, who knows?
Been thinking about you a lot, I hope you and yours are all doing well. I'll be back soon x
De-cluttering continues and I'm still fired up about it. I'm on such a roll at the moment, it's easy to make decisions, where once I would have pondered for a month, now it takes me two seconds to make a decision. I'm sure I'll eventually reach items which mean more which will take me longer to decide on their fate, but I think the trick is to make quick progress on the easy stuff.
So this week, I had a coffee date on Thursday, two hours of lovely chat and catching up. Next Monday, I'm out with the girls. It will be great to see them but I have an early start for work on Tuesday so I won't be staying long unfortunately.
Count yourself lucky that I'm here at all, I thought my laptop was dead and gone three days ago. I'm sure it's nearing the end of it's functionality but I need to keep it going for as long as possible. With much patience and lots of deleting... I'm here, for how long, who knows?
Been thinking about you a lot, I hope you and yours are all doing well. I'll be back soon x
Saturday, 5 April 2014
Feeling Good
It's Saturday 5th and woke up feeling amazing, am-a-Zing. I got nine hours sleep last night but apart from that, (and mild cystitis,) I feel great. It could be a combination of things, I'm on the Clean & Lean "diet" as I told you, but I've never eaten more. I measured out of curiosity and I've lost an inch from my waist and one from my hips, I'm chuffed.
Work wasn't terrible, next week has the potential to be terrible. I'm flying solo for the first time since I joined the department 5 months ago, up to this point, I have never done everything, on my own, in the time scales they need doing within. I've always had my buddy to back me up so far. However, buddy is on leave for the next two weeks. On top of the pressure of flying solo for the first time, on the most crucial day, I have "observers," two, one of which is one tough cookie who manages to find fault at the very best of times. Still, I'm going to use all of my charms during the easy part and when it comes to the reporting, I'm aiming to nail it. I've prepped everything I possibly can ready for Tuesday and Wednesday and I'm just going to have to remind myself... to breathe, throughout... it'll be fine, it'll be fine, it'll be fine.
Next week is Mum's birthday and for the first time in ten years, I'll be working. I think it's a blessing that this job is all consuming at times and I know on Wednesday, I'll be so busy in work, I won't have time to think... much.
I'm currently addicted to two TV shows, "Hoarders" and "Hoarding: Buried Alive." You know I never got to this stage but I've always been messy and disorganised, but, these programmes inspire me. I've been doing just 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes every evening and I'm de-cluttering like a maniac. I think it may be a combination of applying the "Clean & Lean" not just to my diet but to my living space too, maybe that's what's making me feel so good at the moment.
So, we're in BST however we've had blanket white cloud for days now, a combination of weather conditions has deposited dust from the Sahara can you believe? All over the UK, even over my car. I must admit, I had my doubts until I returned to my car after a day in work to find it covered in deep red dust.
I had physio on Thursday and I'm now only attending every ten weeks. I'm so much better than I was when I started to go 18 months ago, the difference is remarkable and while I think I will always need a "tune up" a few times in a year, it's well worth the money for the appointment and the work I do in between appointments.
More good news, and I think this is a byproduct of the "Clean & Lean" diet, I felt a bit funny last weekend and so checked my blood pressure. I've been on blood pressure meds for high blood pressure since last October. I decided I should check it as hadn't checked for a while, and it was super low... for me, 101/57, low for me, on a good day was around 145/90, if I was lucky. After several phone calls, (I couldn't get an appointment with my Doctor for a month,) I finally got to speak to her over the phone and she advised me to halve my meds, take readings for two weeks then phone back.
Impressive huh? I have a lot to feel good about.
Work wasn't terrible, next week has the potential to be terrible. I'm flying solo for the first time since I joined the department 5 months ago, up to this point, I have never done everything, on my own, in the time scales they need doing within. I've always had my buddy to back me up so far. However, buddy is on leave for the next two weeks. On top of the pressure of flying solo for the first time, on the most crucial day, I have "observers," two, one of which is one tough cookie who manages to find fault at the very best of times. Still, I'm going to use all of my charms during the easy part and when it comes to the reporting, I'm aiming to nail it. I've prepped everything I possibly can ready for Tuesday and Wednesday and I'm just going to have to remind myself... to breathe, throughout... it'll be fine, it'll be fine, it'll be fine.
Next week is Mum's birthday and for the first time in ten years, I'll be working. I think it's a blessing that this job is all consuming at times and I know on Wednesday, I'll be so busy in work, I won't have time to think... much.
I'm currently addicted to two TV shows, "Hoarders" and "Hoarding: Buried Alive." You know I never got to this stage but I've always been messy and disorganised, but, these programmes inspire me. I've been doing just 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes every evening and I'm de-cluttering like a maniac. I think it may be a combination of applying the "Clean & Lean" not just to my diet but to my living space too, maybe that's what's making me feel so good at the moment.
So, we're in BST however we've had blanket white cloud for days now, a combination of weather conditions has deposited dust from the Sahara can you believe? All over the UK, even over my car. I must admit, I had my doubts until I returned to my car after a day in work to find it covered in deep red dust.
I had physio on Thursday and I'm now only attending every ten weeks. I'm so much better than I was when I started to go 18 months ago, the difference is remarkable and while I think I will always need a "tune up" a few times in a year, it's well worth the money for the appointment and the work I do in between appointments.
More good news, and I think this is a byproduct of the "Clean & Lean" diet, I felt a bit funny last weekend and so checked my blood pressure. I've been on blood pressure meds for high blood pressure since last October. I decided I should check it as hadn't checked for a while, and it was super low... for me, 101/57, low for me, on a good day was around 145/90, if I was lucky. After several phone calls, (I couldn't get an appointment with my Doctor for a month,) I finally got to speak to her over the phone and she advised me to halve my meds, take readings for two weeks then phone back.
Impressive huh? I have a lot to feel good about.
To Be Brief
Brief update of recent events, thoughts, happenings;
"Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason;" love Renee, Colin, Hugh, terrible film, best thing about film is the soundtrack... performances aside.
Whatever happens, don't forget to breathe.
Terrible news about L'Wren Scott.
Sad about G and CM, but if any couple can make post marriage work, it has to be them.
"True Detectives" TV Drama; it's like watching a Masterclass, truly, wonderful television, you feel privileged to watch.
Jackson and April 4 eva
Sandra Bullock is a Goddess and a genius, whatever the mood, Sandy can keep you company.
I'm organising like I'm being paid to do it. I have thirteen drawers in my bedroom and each one is now like a shot from "Sleeping with the Enemy". Very proud of myself. (Did it with football face while I had time to spare and wanted to do something both gentle and quiet.)
I'm missing trees, 5000 trees are gone in our town, I love trees.
Today is the first day of BST, 2014, so glad to welcome British Summer Time.
Today is Mother's Day over here and yes, it does get easier. As I write, she's looking at me from a photo, and beaming that smile, still miss her terribly.
"Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason;" love Renee, Colin, Hugh, terrible film, best thing about film is the soundtrack... performances aside.
Whatever happens, don't forget to breathe.
Terrible news about L'Wren Scott.
Sad about G and CM, but if any couple can make post marriage work, it has to be them.
"True Detectives" TV Drama; it's like watching a Masterclass, truly, wonderful television, you feel privileged to watch.
Jackson and April 4 eva
Sandra Bullock is a Goddess and a genius, whatever the mood, Sandy can keep you company.
I'm organising like I'm being paid to do it. I have thirteen drawers in my bedroom and each one is now like a shot from "Sleeping with the Enemy". Very proud of myself. (Did it with football face while I had time to spare and wanted to do something both gentle and quiet.)
I'm missing trees, 5000 trees are gone in our town, I love trees.
Today is the first day of BST, 2014, so glad to welcome British Summer Time.
Today is Mother's Day over here and yes, it does get easier. As I write, she's looking at me from a photo, and beaming that smile, still miss her terribly.
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