Relieved

I’m currently feeling
Relieved.

My thoughts creating this feeling:
Last nights presentation went well. Only 5 people out of a possible 15 turned up and a couple of those are usually quite critical of anything new, but all of them were thoroughly behind what the concept and applications could be.

Today we’re off for a weekend of ringing around Newark. The area has been extensively flooded recently, so I hope we don’t end up stranded anywhere. Mostly with people I like and get on well with, only C’s ex to spoil things. However, 3 days of excellent ringing, pub lunches and restaurant dinners. No time for JWW but will get steps, climbing spiral stairs and upper body workouts anyway.

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?
Login to my M&G pension account to see what that status is. Also request an NHS Pension forecast.

My tasks for the day is…
Collect friends we’re giving lifts to. Drive to first tower and ring at 7 different towers today. Curry tonight. May need to revise some methods and may have opportunity to ring things I’ve only ever done in a virtual belfry.

What thoughts are holding me back? 
The obvious one of C’s ex being around all weekend. We usually do have sex when we’re away, so after earlier in the week it will be interesting to see if that happens or not.

What thought will I practice instead?
There’ll be plenty of other people there to chat to and have fun with. I’ll concentrate on the ringing and minding my own space.

What can I remove, elevate, upgrade or add to my style to embody my future self?
Grey jeans, cream fleece jumper. Its going to be very cold in these churches, so thick walking boot socks too. Gibraltar bracelet, Tbar One & Eight earnings and necklace set. Have packed changes of outfits and a dress for Saturday evening. Kept jewellry to a minimum.

What can I remove, elevate, upgrade or add to align with my future self’s environment?
Twenty towers over the course of the weekend. Twenty to thirty people joining in. Different places to visit, different people to talk to.

What am I excited to practice and improve?
Charm the room. Self discipline.

My progress and my blessings
Lucky to be able to spend weekends away. Again, C has done all the prep work. I just get in the car and go.

What do I declare myself to be today?
Ready.

What questions can I ask of myself today?
How can I maintaine composure and neutrality around C’s ex and not let her existence bother me?

What words of encouragement, insight, wisdom or humour does my future self have for me today?
I can hold my own. I’m the one C goes home with.