Now I love a bit of stationery. New pens, pencil cases, pencils, post it notes. Oh the excitement. But the queen of all stationery for me is the notebook. The new clean crisp pages. Ready for my careful pen strokes, ideas jotted down, experiences recorded, to do lists compiled and neatly crossed off. The possibilities … [Read more…]
Good news! The foot is getting better! (Said in an almost inaudible whisper in case said recovery is jinxed again). The physio reported real improvement yesterday following two weeks of forced rest and limited walking. The result of which has been a mental downward spiral. Feeling trapped and limited, made much worse by the school … [Read more…]
“Slow down. Do what you’re told” said the physio. “Otherwise I will have no choice but to immobilise you.” These were his words last week after another appointment where I mostly confessed to having overdone it on the sprained foot. Again. He gets it. He really does, having three grown up monkeys of his own. … [Read more…]
Here we are at the end of week two of the big spring declutter. I’m feeling a bit better this week. Despite being ill and the injury, I achieved a lot last week. Although these two weeks have been about a general sort out to help things run a bit smoother, there has been another … [Read more…]
When I booked these days of annual leave I had big plan. I always have plans. In the past a fortnight like this would see me achieve big things. Once I have the time and the energy I can be pretty determined. I once took off a week and dug over, Top soiled and sowed … [Read more…]