Wednesday

Good morning, everyone.  I gather that parts of the country had pretty nasty weather but here all was sweetness and light.  Pretty much wall-to-wall- sunshine after the clouds had lifted and mild too.

For the first time in ages, I have had a proper night's sleep, not waking until half past six which is almost late for me.  Three cheers!

Yesterday's walk was pleasant.  Pleasant walk, pleasant people and a good mug of coffee in the Writtle Tea Rooms afterwards.  I think that's one I will do again although it's a sort of longer term aim to do them all in the next year or so.

I've got myself stuck in a bit of a corner really, as far as my growing wish to get out and about is concerned.  Monday is tuition, Granny-helping at school and, once a month, travelling back from Dad's, Tuesday is tuition, Wednesday is Personal Training, Thursday is tuition and every other Friday is travelling to Dad's or him coming here.  Plus swimming.
It's not loads, I know, but t all gets in the way of a day out as I'd not be sure I could get home in time and would have the stress of not knowing.  The walks are easier to manage though, I just have to be organised and book them in good time, before other things come along and get in the way.

So a longer term aim (over the next year or so) is to make sure that I have at least one totally free day now and again.  Once a week would be idea; once a fortnight is probably more sensible.  I can't stop tuition immediately and wouldn't like to stop it all anyway, but I could manage the times better as I lose current pupils and, maybe, take on replacements.
I'd like to continue with the personal training too but maybe I could have sessions once a fortnight rather than once a week.  That would be better for my pocket and would offset the cost of a day out.

I guess what I'm saying is that I need to manage my time better to fit in things I would really like to do and, inspired by Eileen, I am taking a harder look at my days and doings!

Today, being Wednesday, is personal training day.  Before then I need to pick up a parcel, the one I meant to pick up yesterday and didn't get round to, and on the way back I could stop off at Aldi and see if there's any of their skinny sausages that I want to try on the shelf!

In the afternoon, I have a pile of ironing.  It may have been a lovely fine day yesterday, but the washing didn't dry properly on the line so it's been draped over things to dry overnight.

And in the evening it's Slimming World group so fingers crossed and hoping we all have a really good day.  xx