Day 1540 another self care day 🫶🏼

I didn’t sleep that well last night…. I tossed and turned on and off all night but we had Freya in with us, and she’s a lot more active through the night than Khaleesi.

She doesn’t look it here!!

We’d all had a lovely lazy evening too.

I was up and out for a run with Emma this morning at 7.30am. There was just the two of us.

It was a lovely morning!

We did a 4.3k but it seemed super hot so we ended up walking back. we decided to switch our trackers off at one point on the way home.

I came home and sat out and had coffee in the garden with Craig, before he went to work. No rest for the Scottish Dog Behaviourist.

When he went to get ready, I headed out with the 3 puppeteers.

They were really good this morning! Always weaving about from one side to the other.

I have to say that I’m really low energy again today. I feel good, my head is in a good place, but I’m really tired and I need to do absolutely nothing but rest.

The light was shining on this last night so I thought I’d take a photo. Craig bought this for me.

I am having the loveliest of days. The dogs and I had a sleep over lunchtime. I’ve read a book, chatted to the neighbours and sat out in the garden for a few minutes.

I do feel like I’m going through a rejuvenation of some sorts. I was so super excited at the start of the week that I feel like I’m resting to process everything I’ve taken on board. I feel calm and in control.

There is nothing wrong… only a lack of oomph!

I have picked my crochet back up for the first time in a very long time and I’m sat watching Beverly Hills Cop!

Nice and bright and colourful!

So I hope you’re all having a great weekend. There’s loads needing doing here but it won’t be getting done today.

Stay safe everyone ♥️♥️♥️

Day 1313 Remembrance Day 2023 🌺

I went to visit Beith’s remembrance memorial this morning. I took my breath away.

A lovely lady in Beith made all of these. I can’t tell you how lovely it is to spend some time among them and I probably thought more of Remembrance Day than I ever have. It made everything seem so much more real.

I think this one is my favourite out of them all.

Sadly one of them is no longer there. Either stolen by people or I prefer to think, foxes.

It’s a super frosty and cold morning but as the sun rises, it’s calm and there’s a warmth in the sun. It’s a very poignant tribute.

Beith Auld Kirk as a beautiful building in its own right.

I had already been out with the 3 OG puppers as soon as it got light this morning.

It’s still quite icy at this time of the morning, I don’t know if you can see it in the photo. The sky was stunning and full of promise for a sunny day.

I went to the little gift shop today to help Gayle plan for some of the Christmas events she’s doing this year. She’s changed the shop since last week!

It just smells so lovely.

By the time I got home it was about 1.30 and I’d planned loads of housework.

The sun is so lovely I felt like I should do something outside and yet i don’t want to shut the dogs back in again…. So I’m outside and lit my very own fire pit… I’m sitting here by myself… if you are ever by yourself with 4 dog….. and I’m enjoying the sunshine with the extra heat of a wee bonfire. It’s just bliss.

It was a wee bit smokey to start with but only because the stuff in the bottom is still wet…. Note from Craig for future reference.

Oh I must see if I can link the Scottish Dog Behaviourist YouTube page as he’s posted a video of Khaleesi on a lovely walk the other day. It’s so cute. He’s so good at creating video content. I could watch this for days… here goes. Khaleesi at Loch Shore.

Fingers crossed that works!

I’m just sitting here listening to old tunes on Spotify, adding wood to the fire as we go.

Had a lovely chat with my mother in law there and now Craig’s home!

Happy Saturday night y’all.

Stay safe everyone 🔥🔥🔥

Day 1233 a lovely evening with the crochet hookers!

I actually worked on my blanket tonight at Crochet.

Check me!

That’s the first time in a very long time. I am tying up the ends of my blanket trying to finally finish it. This has been a real labour of love.

We had a really great chat and put the world to “tights” tonight (as I may have written once, a long time ago, and it stuck!)

It’s 8.35pm already so it’s just a quickie tonight. I’ve been awake since 4am thinking about work and then had another busy day. Gonna get an early night tonight.

Stay safe everyone ♥️♥️♥️

Day 1205 another dot joining day!

Another completely switched on and focussed day today. I’m in control and things are going well. Actually I really feel like things are going incredibly well just now. My ducks are in a row (for now!) and I did just type my dicks are in a row just now, so let that be a lesson 🤦🏻‍♀️😂😘

I have decided to sell my van and someone is coming to see it on Monday!!

I’ve thought it all through and while very sad, I know this is right for me and is the next part of my journey in life. Boss man has very kindly agreed to sell it from the yard at work and he’s on it!!! I’m so appreciative of that as I am very anxious about the sale process.

I need to decide what’s next for me….

Sorry it’s a quickie but I’ve been looking at cars and also been to crochet with Evelyn and Jane as Lesley and Anne are both on holiday. I never even took my crochet with me! I need to get back to finishing my blanket soon. It’s been going on for way too long. 🧶🧶🧶

It’s only 8.34pm and I’m heading to bed with a good book that Evelyn just lent me. 📖♥️

Stay safe everyone ♥️♥️♥️

Day 1170 Summer Solstice, the first day of summer! ☀️

I slept in this morning and did not make sunrise. I woke about 2 hours after sunrise and it was cloudy so I hope I didn’t miss anything, I hope!!

It’s been hot today but with a heavy rain shower late morning. It was much cooler when it rained.

I was super busy again today but still managed to sit out at lunchtime, even if it was a bit cooler and windy. I just have to tie my hair up so I don’t eat it!

I reached a level of acceptance this afternoon… my ducks are finally lining up… I’ve realised there are some things I won’t get done and I’ve had to accept that’s ok. sorry I should say that’s before I go on holiday. Tomorrow is my last day at Tartan until Monday 3rd July! Holiday!

I stayed back tonight to wash Abbie the Campervan. I had to tighten the bolts for the pop top roof and I hoovered and cleaned and tidied up everything for going away. I was on a roll when Craig phoned to remind my I had “knitting” tonight as he calls crochet! I’d forgotten!!!

Quick rush home, crackers and cheese for a rushed dinner then off to crochet!

And relax…

Stay safe everyone ♥️♥️♥️

Day 1164 Hookers on Tour last night and a busy day!

I had such a lovely time last night witb the Crochet Hookers. We went to Portencross beach last night instead of the village pub, for a wee change, in the sunshine.

It was just so nice. It was still scorching hot right up until 9.30pm when we left to drive home. The scenery was stunning as usual, and the company just made it extra special. We’ve never done anything like that before.

As soon as we got there we met someone that Lesley knew and got him to take our photo!! Anne had made us a Hookers on Tour sign, the minus 1 is because Jane couldn’t make it last night. Evelyn said she would bring some nibbles and we should all bring something to drink.

Surprisingly enough, some cans of alcohol free pink gin and lemonade had arrived on my door step the day before!!! It’s my favourite and I could only assume Holly had spotted them at the cash and carry while she was shopping for the pub. Such a lovely gift.

Evelyn’s spread was amazing. Crisps and dips and antipasto… and of course Lesley and Anne brought nibbles too. I was the only one that just brought my drink…. 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

This was our view.

We sat for almost 2 hours until a few midges came out and then decided to go for a wander round to Portencross Castle. I can never get enough of this place!

Of course I ran down to my secret spot! Now everyone knows where it is. 😆

Sorry for such a large photo dump but I honestly can’t choose between them and there are lots more that didn’t even make this cut.

Obligatory car selfie on the way home.

I used to sit and cry for days on end about 4 and a half years ago. Anne (back left!) mentioned that she’d like to go to a crochet class and I said I’d like to do that too. I didn’t know Lesley and Evelyn.

If you’re new to the blog, thinking what an amazing life I seem to be living, then I want you to know it wasn’t always like this. I always want to remember how bad the bad days were to appreciate how far I have come.

I appreciate every single minute of it and I appreciate these ladies for always being the voice of reason and knowing when it was a bad day. They can read me like a book….. that’s a ridiculous line given that I write my life like a book but you know what I mean. 😂

I had a truly exceptional Wednesday. Who knew that was even a thing?!? In the olden days Wednesday was always just hump day. It meant there was less working week until the weekend. I was closer to getting a rest and being able to drown my sorrows in red wine.

No more. This week the weather has been our summer and that has definitely helped but I’ve lived life to the max while working at the same time.

I came home from work tonight and had a free massage at Harmony in Beith where lovely Norma worked her magic. I have one more free massage to go and that’s the end of my 50th birthday vouchers. What an amazing gift to be given.

Now I’m off into the pub to meet our friends Lindsday and Euan. Looking forward to the laugh we always have and running late fonishing this so best dash.

There’s an 0% pink gin and slim waiting for me in the beer garden!

Stay safe everyone ☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☀️

Day 1156 dog jog, work and crochet, almost all in the sunshine! ☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

It’s been another lovely day after yesterday’s clouds. We didn’t see the sun until about 3.30pm yesterday. When it came out, it was HOT!

Sorry for such a quick blog yesterday, I just ran out of day! I literally never stopped from 5.30am until about 10pm. I was so full of “birthday tea” when I went to bed, that I ended up waking at 4am. My mind started racing, the birds were twittering away and I couldn’t get back to sleep.

I got up and did everything backwards this morning!! I made my lunch, had a shower and then headed out for dog jog?!?! Go figure…. A run after my shower?! 😂 not my smartest move but hey… I’m tired.

Mid jog, I stopped to show you how tall the cow parsley is growing!! Absolutely nothing to do with taking a breather….. 🙊

They had a good run around in the field this morning too.

There’s also lots of these lovely yellow iris’ along the side of the field, so pretty. There’s a lot of them in the wild just now.

I loved this Hawthorne tinged pink!

I can’t tell you how guilty I feel when I head to work and leave these 3 wee faces. They’re used to Craig being here on and off through the day. They get under your feet as you leave, as if to the and trip you up!

Please don’t go mum!!

So the Scottish Dog Behaviourist is actually home tomorrow, finally! It feels like he’s been away for weeks! He’s had a great time, done loads of training and learned loads but think he’s ready to get back to our 3 amigos. He’ll certainly miss the 5 dogs he’s leaving in Spain too.

He’ll be home tomorrow morning just as I get to work, so our lovely friend Lindsay will pick him up and bring him home.

So I’m off to crochet tonight in the pub…. Alcohol free gin and tonic for me! We’ve not met up in ages so I’m looking forward to seeing everyone. It is just the other side of the fence from where I’m sitting just now so not too much of an effort. Guess I should actually take my crochet this week and get back into it, or that blanket will never finish itself!

Current view through my crossed legs!!!

Stay safe everyone ☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

Day 1135 a little warmth to the sun today! ☀️

I’m not going to get a chance to tell you about the second half of the trip tonight as I have got the Crochet Hookers at 6.30pm.

It’s a while since we’ve all been together and in that time sadly one has lost their dad, one lost their mother in law, one’s been in Spain and I’ve been in Iceland so I’m sure we have a lot to catch up on!

Another great sleep last night that saw me dead to the world. I woke at 5am when the Scottish Dog Behaviourist set his alarm (and didn’t get up!!!) 🙄 and couldn’t get back to sleep for thinking about work stuff.

I was STARVING yesterday.

I’ve been fasting since 20th December and I’ve done it every day, even on holiday. I am very rarely hungry. The odd grumble but yesterday was hunger on a ravenous level. I had to cave at 14 hours (which is still excellent!) but I could quite easily have eaten my own leg!!! Nothing filled me up… and trust me, I ate loads. I ate anything and everything I could find.

I had a huge bag of crisps all to myself as just one of the snacks. I finally stemmed the craving hunger about 7pm. Don’t know what that was all about.

Thankfully I’m back to normal today.

So nothing much else to report. I still haven’t taken the meds the doctor prescribed. I don’t feel I need them. I’m definitely happier on holiday than I am in the day to day routine of working but hey, I’m sure I’m not the only one…. The main thing is I’m not crying at work which is always a bonus. 🤦🏻‍♀️😆

The sun was quite warm today. Definitely not hot but it was lovey not to be freezing. Ellison and I sat out at lunch again too!

This next one made me laugh a little bit too hard!!

Dinner is just about ready. Salt and pepper chicken crown with potatoes and broccoli . Proper food! We’ve done good this week eating fresh food for a change. (Except yesterday when my body said it wasn’t enough!!)

Long may that continue!

Stay safe everyone ♥️♥️♥️