I survived. 🥳

That was a lovely long break from work.

I started by worrying I’d go insane with boredom and ended it having gutted a lot of the house and being very proud of myself!

I’m also proud of my response to going back to work.

No dread.

No fear.

No stress.

Just another day to be enjoyed as much as yesterday and as much as tomorrow.

Check me….

I have never been like that first day back in January.

I usually feel so depressed at the thought.

Don’t get me wrong, I really, really enjoyed not working and could get used to that life very quickly, but it’s important not to wish your life away waiting for a Friday, the weekend or a holiday.

I do hear myself and wonder how long it might last?!? 😆

I have to find ways of dealing with the things that affect my peace. I know what they are and it can sometimes be the same thing every day. What is the point in being annoyed at the same things every day, being incensed by them?!? All it does is take my peace.

I am not a saint and doubt I’ll be able to keep my internal cool at everything moving forward but I feel that the recognition of it, is half the battle.

So I’m going to write a list of all the things I “rise to” on the daily… then I’m going to write what I can do about them. I’m fairly certain that the answers will all be “nothing!” And that’s the point.

This from Sweatpants and Coffee, a lovely follow.

I set my alarm early this morning, so I could get up early and answer my Donna Ashworth journaling question… it’s a good chance for reflection.

I also did the second writing assignment of the Winter Writing Sanctuary.

All before work.

Sadly my car was frozen solid, despite having its fancy windscreen protector on and I had to climb through the boot again!

I made it to work but her skin of my teeth even though I’d been up for hours!!

I’m back in my new happy place. Our “snug” being fought over by Bhruic and Freya. .

Check all of these gorgeous paws…. Khaleesi is baving a snooze!

I couldn’t agree with this more…..

And finally my wish to you….

Stay safe everyone ♥️♥️♥️