So much to talk about today.

First of all I have always thought that 20th March 2020 was the night that the Scottish Government announced that all pubs, restaurants etc were to close for a COVID-19 lockdown.

I may be a few days out, as I looked it up and goggle suggests that lockdown started on 24th March 2020…. But either way, can any of you believe that was 5 years ago?!?

Our lives changed completely and most of us stayed home.

I had already been home since then end of June 2019.

Off sick for the 2nd time with anxiety and depression. The rest of the world just joined my new stay at home life.

I am hoping that we get similar weather this year as we were so lucky with the weather in lockdown.

It was lockdown that triggered my blog.

The first one was published under Overland and Borders, which was our overlanding instagram name…. I think the first 145 or so blogs came out before I changed to The Rambling Sloth. I can’t find the first ever one. I can’t believe I’ve been rambling since then!!

Anyway I digress, spring equinox really gave us some lovely warmth today.

The day when the light is the same length of time as the dark.

From tomorrow the light takes over!

Ellison and I sat out at lunch AND had to take hoodies off…. It was that warm.

Too warm for the fleece trousers and fur lined boots!

I went to the shops after work and was so hot!!

I should make it clear that I am not complaining. It was lovely to feel a bit of warmth.

So for International Day of Happiness I thought this was very appropriate.

Donna Ashworth asked us all about sadness in her journal today. She said we have to allow sadness in, to allow it to pass to make way for happiness.

I am not good with letting sadness in…. I resist it every step of the way until I’m exhausted. I would like to learn to accept that it’s there, listen to what it’s telling me and to let it move on when it’s ready.

I downloaded Mel Robbins The Let Them Theory today.

I joined Audible for 99p a month for the next 3 months and I just have to remember to cancel my subscription before it jumps to £7.99. I’m on chapter 3 already. I like listening to a self help book!

And finally that reminds me….. a word to the wise on Better Help Therapy.

I was so impressed with the process when I joined. Impressed with the thorough and detailed questionnaires to get you started.

I did say that there was no mention of the time that I was available for counselling and that the therapist who is allocated to me can only see me once or twice a week if I’m lucky enough to be able to get an appointment with her.

I’ve had 3 sessions so far and thought I’d hold off for a bit and see how I get on…… I just realised today that I must have signed up to a weekly subscription and the onus is on me to make sure I get an appointment in that time. I honestly had no idea.

I can change therapist at any time but since the timing of appointments is not part of the questioning, I’ll be lucky to find someone who does evenings.

They have just replied to say they have extended my credit to allow me to book two further sessions. With hindsight, I’d prefer a refund but the money has gone now and it might do me good.

You live and learn.

It’s been so lovely to feel a bit of warmth today. To shed the crochet blanket I’ve been hiding under for the last few weeks. It’s another lovely day tomorrow, so I’m looking forward to that AND haircut!!

Hope you all have a lovely Thursday night.

Stay safe everyone ☀️☀️☀️