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The weather.....
We've had a nice few days. On Friday I spent time with my mum sat in her garden! It was lovely to feel the warmth of the sun on my face.
As I look outside my window...
It's cloudy but bright. I've just walked to meet with B after her shift at an animal shelter that she volunteers at. I'm absolutely shattered. I've been taken off HRT for a while while I have some health tests run and it's really messed with my sleep. I am struggling to get to sleep before 4am. So getting out in the natural light and fresh air is good. I've also started couch to 5K on the NHS app...my legs are sore!
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| Lovely oak tree - isn't he handsome? |
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| I don’t know what lies around the bend [in the road], but I’m going to believe that the best does - Anne of Green Gables |
Right now I am....
Listening to the tumble dryer - too tired to faff with washing today lol. B chatting to me as I type.
Something fun to share (a blog, a video, a tip)...
The Merlin bird app is fun, totally recommend. As soon as you hear bird song set it to listen and it will tell you which birds are around. Today on my walk I listened to skylarks, blue tits and robins. Robins have a very pretty birdsong.
Thinking and pondering...
Not being able to sleep!
On my reading pile....
Just finished Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie. Next read is From Venice with Love by Rosanna Ley. I've never read this author before but the book cover looked very summery so I picked it up at the library.
On my TV.....
Just watched episode 7 of season 2 Severance! INTRIGUING!! We watched some old Malcolm in the Middle this weekend. A film called Elevation, which was fun. Still working through Modern Family too.
Listening to....
The tumble dryer. I listened to a running playlist on Spotify yesterday - full of thumping good tunes :). I'm quite enjoying The Temperance Movement band at the moment (British blues/rock band).
On the menu for this week....
Monday: Pasta with tomato sauce, parmasan and some bacon that needs using up.
Tuesday: Lentil coconut curry
Wednesday: Tofu with something... lol I'm not very planned this week.
Thursday: Turkey pasta
Friday: Pizza night
Saturday: dunno
Sunday: dunno
On my to do list....
I literally have no energy due to lack of sleep. But I've put a load of washing on. Cleaned out Coco's litter trays. Done a quick clean of the sink and toilet in the bathroom. I need to do our weekly shop and I'm going to pop over to mum and dad's for a brew as a letter has come from mum's consultant that dad wants me to look at. Main item on list: SLEEP!!
Happening this week....
Not a lot to be honest. We had a lovely weekend. After a library visit we went out for the afternoon with L & B as L was visiting from uni on Saturday - always lovely to see her. Sunday we had a chilled day at home. Tuesday I have a docs appointment. I usually do mum and dad's cleaning on a Thursday. Next weekend we have a 50th birthday party to go. But that's about it... I think.
My simple pleasure....
Playing with Coco, she has a couple of mad half hours during the day. We have laminate floor down in the hallway and when she's running on that it's like she's in a cartoon running on the spot haha. She loves to chase an old ribbon - all the expensive cat toys we've bought and she prefers an old ribbon 😂
Lesson learned the past week....
How much I love sleep!! I may have mentioned my recent sleep issue already a million times haha.
Looking around the house....
Just a bit of tidying. The kitchen needs sorting and the dishwasher emptying, but otherwise it's not too bad.
From the camera....
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| Lovely sunset from the hills looking down towards the town |
On my prayer list.....
Mum and dad and mum's health issues. For me not to be awake until 4am!
Bible verse, Devotional....
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14
14 comments:
Hello my Friend!
Your photos are lovely and make me dream on Spring here - which is taking a while to show up in the cold northwoods.
I hope your sleep gets better. I remember doing the couch to 5k app here in the states (back when my hips could handle running). It definitely helped me and I was finally able to run (mostly) a 5k with my family.
Blessings on the rest of your week. xoxo
There is nothing worse than lying awake and wishing for sleep. i hope your sleep patterns return to normal soon. Have you tried lavender spray on the pillow?
I love your pirctures of the trees. Beautiful. I hate lying awake at night. I have a hard time sleeping at night too. Getting older has not been fun.
Thanks Carrie :) I'm looking forward to running 5k I've just done my second session and my legs are like lead weights haha
It's awful isn't it. I bought some lavender essential oil but it doesn't smell as nice as previous lavender oils I've bought. I might have to try a different brand.
Thanks Monique :) I've always been a good sleeper before but not at the moment. You're right, getting older isn't much fun at times.
Such beautiful photos! My husband says I'm like a different person when I don't get enough sleep, he's not wrong. Hope you get some sleep very soon. Have a wonderful week!
Thanks Jean :) sleep really does make a difference doesn't it x
Hope you are getting some sleep in. That bird song app looks like fun... you don't have snow, wow! Have a great week
I am so sorry for your sleep issues. When I weaned off of progesterone after I got pregnant at 37 (I don't want to talk about it..it was a crazy time but she's awesome!) I had horrible sleep issues. Epsom salt baths and magnesium oil rubbed on my feet helped a lot but the insomnia was absolutely insane. I hope that you feel better soon and that your parents' health gets better. Your views are beautiful.
Thanks :) yes no snow for a while. It was 16 C today!
Thanks :) Hormones have a lot to answer for don't they!
That sunset is breathtaking! Have a beautiful week!
It was so beautiful! You too x
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