Amazed

I’m currently feeling
Amazed.

My thoughts creating this feeling:
Had a fabulous day yesterday. R was in good form, chatty and funny, serious, informed and informative. Was also amazed at how much there was to see at the Art Gallery and how interesting the Dickens Museum was. It was also amazing that despite having to pay to get into both, it hardly cost us anything. C was a consession, R was either a student or member of the Museum Association, and I could use my NHS Blue Light card. Nobody actually checked any of our ID. What could have cost as over £40 to get into only cost about £10.50.

My extraordinary goal for the year is…
To be financially savvy again. Planning for early retirement by getting back on track with understanding my savings, investments and pensions.

What result will I produce this month?
I’ve never really bothered about getting a Blue Light Card before because a) I can afford to pay full price for things and b) always thought it would only work in shops we don’t actually use and be totally pointless. But in one day out, I’ve saved more than the cost of the card. The card cost £4.99 for 3 years! And looking at the list of shops restaurants and other places I can use it, it was well worth it. I shall be using it at every opportunity now.

My tasks for the day is…
Peal attempt this morning then rest of the day quiet. Catch up on reading as I haven’t done much this month. A JWW this afternoon. Some emails to answer.

What thoughts are holding me back? 
Keeping on the line for the peal attempt. If we score this it’ll be someone’s 900th peal and bring me back to 2 away from my 150th.

What thought will I practice instead?
It should be straight forward. Only two and a half hours, and the rest of the day to chill.

What can I remove, elevate, upgrade or add to my style to embody my future self?
Ringing comfortable attire. Grey jeans and dark grey tshirt. No bracelet, birthstones necklace and diamond stud earrings.

What can I remove, elevate, upgrade or add to align with my future self’s environment?
Ringing this morning will hopefully be a cause for celebration for the person scoring their 900th.

What am I excited to practice and improve?
Focus. Exercise. Determination.

My progress and my blessings
Such a fab day yesterday with R. The conversations were incredible. She’s also going to be able to make it for the family gathering mid-December AND, be home for several days over Christmas for the first time in years. Really excited about that.

What do I declare myself to be today?
Amazed.

What questions can I ask of myself today?
How will I stay focussed during ringing? How will I focus on clearing admin tasks when Iget back? When will I fit in reading and a JWW?

What words of encouragement, insight, wisdom or humour does my future self have for me today?
Ringing should be straight forward and relatively easy and quick by comparison to recent peals. Then I have the rest of the day.