Lock down Life Continues

Does anyone know what day it is?  I know I have to think hard about that question.  One thing I have certainly been loving is the weather.  I’ve always said that I’m solar powered and the weather can really affect my mood. 

When the weather is like this I do enjoy being in a beer garden or sat outside somewhere surrounded by people, enjoying the rays.  Right now I’m having to just settle for a beer in the garden. However it seems there is light at the end of the tunnel and soon we’ll all be able to look forward to sharing our gardens or meeting up 6 people in an open space.  Don’t know about you but I am very giddy about the thought of being able to interact with people again.  Although I’m on first name terms with people in my local stores.  Seeing friends and loved ones keeps me going.

These past few weeks have been particularly tough for me

We lost our nana and our beloved dog, Bella.  She’s been my closest friend for over 10 years. I always hated when she was referred to as a pet.  She was so much more than this.  She was family.  Always there to lick the tears away when times were hard. I will always remember the days when I’d had a good day.  She made them even better.  Always wanting her belly rubbed and that tail never stopped wagging.  Those moments were so precious.

One of the greatest lesson she taught me was to keep going.  You may find this an odd statement, but she did.  There were days when she was more playful than others but she always found ways to have fun, playing with her beloved ferret which she had since she was a puppy (we washed it FYI).  Rolling around in the floor.  Most of all she loved the sun.  Whenever it was out, she wanted to go and bask in its rays.  She made the most of every opportunity to be in the sun and that sometimes was the things she was most focused on.  A true lesson in there to focus on those opportunities, Living in Manchester those sunny days were few and far between.  Bella enjoyed everyone. 

Thanks for those lessons B. xx

Although that is a sad part to the last few weeks.  It’s not been all doom and gloom.  I started running again and started the couch to 5K program.  I’d done this before and got to week 4 and gave up.  Didn’t see the point anymore. 

Now under these conditions I was only allowed out for 1 hour per day, intended to make the most of it.  So I started it again.  Now I can’t say I love it but I do get a great sense of achievement by filling my rings early in the day (AppleWatch wearers will know what I mean).  My fitness is improving, and I love being outside.  Ahh the fresh air, I’ve missed you.   

Lego has also become a very mindful and cathartic way of spending my time.  More on that in my next blog!

To those reading this blog I hope you’ve found ways to improve yourself during these peculiar times.  I’d love to know what you’ve been up to.  Comment below.