#journalling – Page 72

Intrigued

I’m currently feelingIntrigued. My thoughts creating this feeling:I was asked yesterday to assist our Director in a project that would probably last a year or two. There’s already been some initial work done and I’m needing to learn quickly. He gave me a brief rundown yesterday and it does seem quite interesting to be involvedContinue reading “Intrigued”

Awake

I’m currently feelingAwake. My thoughts creating this feeling:First day back at work and a 6am alarm. Surprisingly wide awake and ready to go. Not really looking forward to it though, having got used to lay ins and relaxing days. It may still be a quiet day as lots isn’t happening or starting up again untilContinue reading “Awake”

Optimistic

I’m currently feelingOptimistic. My thoughts creating this feeling:The start of a new year with so many opportunities available. I have read many people’s summary of achievements for 2023 and their hopes for 2024. Some of it truly inspiring. For myself, I choose not to look backwards, but forwards to all the possibilities that lay ahead.Continue reading “Optimistic”

Delighted

I’m currently feelingDelighted. My thoughts creating this feeling:We scored the peal yesterday, despite the people I thought would go wrong, going wrong. I was pretty relaxed all the way through and just sidled up to the organiser afterwards, who knew I was approaching a target, and said “that was it” He smiled and congratulated me,Continue reading “Delighted”

Sore

I’m currently feelingSore. My thoughts creating this feeling:We scored the peal yesterday, so there’s a bit of added pressure to score todays to make my 150th by the end of this year. It wasn’t pretty. There were silly method mistakes from the youngsters, even C and I made a few minor errors. However, we gotContinue reading “Sore”

Blown away

I’m currently feelingBlown away. My thoughts creating this feeling:Metaphorically and physically. Blown away by the totally chilled out time I’m having. Have really managed to relax, eat reasonably well, considering. Kept working out. Reading a lot. Feel so much calmer. Blood pressure and heart rate came right down from where it usually is. Blown awayContinue reading “Blown away”

Normal

I’m currently feelingNormal. My thoughts creating this feeling:That random inbetween Cinistmas and New Year when the visiting is done, presents opened etc. and there’s some sort of normalcy for a few days, only it’s not quite normal because people are still off work, mooching about and not quite sure what to do with themselves. MyContinue reading “Normal”

Homely

I’m currently feelingHomely. My thoughts creating this feeling:R back in Kingston. Just me and C for the next few days. Need to strip R’s bedlinen and put other bits and bobs in their place. Food shopping, normal eating and exercising. A few days to practice what life will be like when I get to retire.Continue reading “Homely”

Grateful

I’m currently feelingGrateful. My thoughts creating this feeling:Lovely day yesterday. Ringing first thing. Opening presents, most of which were fabulous. Lunch and fizz. Walk through the parks. A bit of tv. Nibbles and wine. Nap. Was very lucky and got some lovely gifts. Beautiful peridot and amethyst antique earrings from R. Two kettlebells from C.Continue reading “Grateful”

Festive

I’m currently feelingFestive. My thoughts creating this feeling:It’s Christmas Day. The presents are all under the tree. The food is prepped and ready to cook. The fizz is is the fridge really to pop when we get home. I’m feeling the fittest, both physically and mentally, I’ve felt in years, decades even. I’m ready forContinue reading “Festive”