10 ways I am enjoying myself more.
I can't believe that it is nearly two months since I last posted anything on here, but life, work and everything doesn't half get in the way of the things you really enjoy.
I have been trying to spend more time doing the things I do enjoy and less of the things I don't.
I started the year with a bit of bad luck, I didn't manage to continue on in a job I loved, and was doing temporarily, when I completely messed up the interview for the permanent post and had to go back to my substantive post. Then a week later I broke my ankle and ended up being off work for 3 months. I have talked about this before - here.
On the upside I have now got a years worth of holiday to take in nine months. So this has helped me do more of the things I enjoy.
Here is my list of things I enjoy.
One
I read a book the other week whilst on holiday in France - this may not sound like a big deal but at the moment I am managing to read approximately one book a year. (This is a bit rubbish considering I used to read at least one book a week at Uni). It was Funny Girl by Nick Hornby, which is a great read. I am now attempting to read Ulysees by James Joyce and Freak Onomics by Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner. I may have bitten off more than I can chew.
Two
I have spent more time in my garden, since we had it 'done' it is the perfect space to hang out and generally chill. I am writing this in my pod.
Three
And I managed to paint the shed to look like a beach hut - which is nice.
Four
I have done more gardening, I know the names of flowers and everything!!!! My Mum would be so proud.
I have been growing some heritage plants, like these.....
Five
We've had more BBQ's and fun at home.
Six
I uploaded Windows 10 onto my computer (I am a sad geek) and I have messed about on Pinterest, played a lot of Candy Crush and words with friends.
Seven
I have saved all my photo's onto a big drive somewhere other than on my computer so they are safe no matter what (and the geekiness continues)
Eight
I have had long lie ins (I love my bed).
Nine
I have stayed up late and drank too much wine (I love wine).
(During both 8 & 9 I have spent a lot of time thinking about my next tattoo, check out my Pinterest to see what I have been looking at)
Ten (or the most important one of all)
I have spent loads of times with my kids and my husband
So not the most rock and roll list in the world, but a happy one. I would definitely recommend gardening, wine and long lie ins. Just not all at the same time.
I have been trying to spend more time doing the things I do enjoy and less of the things I don't.
I started the year with a bit of bad luck, I didn't manage to continue on in a job I loved, and was doing temporarily, when I completely messed up the interview for the permanent post and had to go back to my substantive post. Then a week later I broke my ankle and ended up being off work for 3 months. I have talked about this before - here.
On the upside I have now got a years worth of holiday to take in nine months. So this has helped me do more of the things I enjoy.
Here is my list of things I enjoy.
One
I read a book the other week whilst on holiday in France - this may not sound like a big deal but at the moment I am managing to read approximately one book a year. (This is a bit rubbish considering I used to read at least one book a week at Uni). It was Funny Girl by Nick Hornby, which is a great read. I am now attempting to read Ulysees by James Joyce and Freak Onomics by Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner. I may have bitten off more than I can chew.
Two
I have spent more time in my garden, since we had it 'done' it is the perfect space to hang out and generally chill. I am writing this in my pod.
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| The Pod and the Beach Hut Shed |
And I managed to paint the shed to look like a beach hut - which is nice.
Four
I have done more gardening, I know the names of flowers and everything!!!! My Mum would be so proud.
I have been growing some heritage plants, like these.....
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| Heritage multi-coloured carrots |
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| Chocolate cherry tomatoes - not quite ready yet |
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| Boothy blonde cucumbers |
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| Cuca-melons |
We've had more BBQ's and fun at home.
Six
I uploaded Windows 10 onto my computer (I am a sad geek) and I have messed about on Pinterest, played a lot of Candy Crush and words with friends.
Seven
I have saved all my photo's onto a big drive somewhere other than on my computer so they are safe no matter what (and the geekiness continues)
Eight
I have had long lie ins (I love my bed).
Nine
I have stayed up late and drank too much wine (I love wine).
(During both 8 & 9 I have spent a lot of time thinking about my next tattoo, check out my Pinterest to see what I have been looking at)
Ten (or the most important one of all)
I have spent loads of times with my kids and my husband
So not the most rock and roll list in the world, but a happy one. I would definitely recommend gardening, wine and long lie ins. Just not all at the same time.
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