I'm just having one of those morning when I feel like I'm "all hands to the pump" to get breakfast made and to get ready to leave on time, as I'm leading a 15 mile walk today, and then taking a group to the local firework display ( Read more... )

Here's one of my best shots from yesterday's tour.


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1) Who are you appreciating in your life right now?

Let's see - good health, family, friends, good summer weather, which is what we always want really.

2) What's something you've done this year that other people appreciated?

Definitely a big hike I led recently for the walking group, which we had a large turnout for. 13.5 miles on a summer's ( Read more... )

I worked from home today; just trying not to tell myself that I "must", or "should" do things. I know I can get preoccupied with something, but not telling myself that I must switch to another task that can wait. Also, not telling myself that I must keep doing something, and allowing myself time for my other chores and routines ( Read more... )

This morning, I listened to a Podcast about the history of the Ottoman empire. I hadn't realised how long it had lasted for - centuries, all the way up to almost modern times; the podcast talked about Ottoman people wearing jeans/suits, for goodness sake. I think it was Paul McGann's narration that made me enjoy it more; it was enthralling.

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Time for a Spring Clean at home this morning; here's my cleaning playlist.



As always, I did a dance routine - or attempted to do so as I did the chores. I probably looked pretty bad.

I noticed the footpath undergoing repairs on my walk earlier; hopefully this will suffice for the new photo_scavenger tag: "Repair".


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Mum told me on today's walk around town that I should make it my New Years' resolution to see the best of people rather than the worst. I'm still having trouble with assuming people are being mean when they might not necessarily be ( Read more... )

Since Mum is constantly coming round while I'm at work to do household chores, I thought I'd find a way to surprise her.

Well, it was a small gesture.


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I'm just remembering how I have a choice about what to prioritise in life, even on a busy Monday. I made sure I managed some fitness before I started work, and then made sure I made time for household chores by not becoming too absorbed in work that I forgot about what needed to be done ( Read more... )