A nice chill one. Last weekend was filled up with the commitment to do DIY and lay laminate flooring. This weekend, I’ve deliberately made it all about *zero commitments.* Just do whatever I feel like for once. So far that seems to be starting with a bit of parkrun to see if the new running shoes are a good fit. Then who knows!
Got a podiatrist coming to my house to sort my unruly toenails out. There’s no decent foot places around here so this is my best option.
Of course I can do it myself, but my big toenails are impossible to cut without fucking them up. Plus I’m not flexible enough to get a good angle on them.
Also I get the money back on my works Westfield health so yup.
Taking son to a birthday party then chill also. Have also taken a break from a particular discord I use, I can feel my mental health improving after only a day, which is nice.
Caerphilly food festival during the day then a small to moderate food coma for the rest of the evening.
Phrenology class at 13:00 and then on the lash with a couple of monk friends in the evening
We began a decluttering process a few days ago that seems to have taken on a life of its own. The new shelves are finally up so today I’m able to actually start putting the downstairs back together. Then I need to clear out my wardrobe. I’m going to get it done this weekend so that next week I can spend a few days of my time off actually doing fun things – I’ve made sure to put on some fun activities for the kids but haven’t done much for myself. Working hard on changing that in general so this is a good time to remind myself.
D&D tonight though, so that should be good.
Got back from the Maldives at midnight (4am Maldives time, so 24 hours after getting up for the early speedboat to the airport).
You’d think I’d be having a nice lie-in nbut nope, I’m about to get the early train into London to try and beat the queue at my favourite barber.
Turns out my greys show up a LOT more with 10 days of tan. So I need to shave away as many of the ‘salt’ part of the salt and pepper sides as I can before I’m back to work on Monday.
After that. Unpacking. Real tea with proper milk. Giving attention to my attention starved cat. A hastily prepared weekly shop. And maybe some Rocket League.
More parkrun tourism this morning. Then, getting ready for honeymoon in Lake Bled in Wednesday 💖
It’s breeding season, and we have one super aggressive water chicken (rules) that keeps harassing our little monogamous couple (she definitely doesn’t want him, and he’s slightly disabled and can’t defend her) who like to be away from the crowd and spend the day in the garden
Going to be rearranging the big plant pots and finding a way to give them a safe space
Going to try and replace a bunch of down lights, holder and all, without ripping huge holes in my ceiling. Wish me luck.
Need to paint our shed. Urgh. The online food shop should be coming as well, guaranteed it’ll be while I’m mid-painting.
Then we’re gonna book a trip to Japan for later in the year!
quiet day today, walking the dog at 8 then some prep work for my apprenticeship exams next week. i am so ready to be done and draw a line under it all lol
I’ve not long got in from work. I’ve got some tea brewing, and I’ve just had some toast. I’ll fuss the cat, hang the washing out, have a quick shower, smother myself in magnesium stuff, then crawl into bed.
Nothing overly exciting, sadly. Currently on the first ferry to town, as the dog has a vet appointment later this morning. I’ll grab some shopping, some new bedding plants, and something tasty to eat because it’s the Gladiators final tonight. Nothing better than watching top athletes whilst you’re eating a massive pizza and promising that you’ll get back to the gym next week…
Challenged myself to save £155 and install & plumb in our new integrated dishwasher myself. I have everything I need and watched YouTube and read forum suggestions a million times. Today is the day.
Wife is off out today for most of the day, so got a nice little day planned of a dog walk, nice breakfast and video games till sh gets back tonight – when we’ll order in a curry.
I need to go get a part for my bike this morning (hour round trip) then off the local market and having a BBQ for tea.
Meeting work colleagues for drinks at Spoons, then deciding upon something nice to eat this evening. Looking forward to the extended weekend at Easter.
Why does my body clock hate me?
Up at 5am, so I have done my ironing already. Need to go and groom myself somewhat but waiting until the wife is awake before I attempt that. The pains of only having one bathroom.
Final home game of the season this afternoon. Mid table finish for us, but some promising signs for next season, if we can hold onto all of our players, which is never certain at this level.
Really should have a run into town before the match, but it will probably be put off until tomorrow.
Take the dog out, hit the cross trainer, half rebuild a Motocross bike and then some beers to see out the evening.
Have a great day all 🍺🤟🏻
I’m getting up now. Gonna have breakfast, fill the van with the remains of my old bathroom and I’m going to the tip.
Rock and roll!
Sex, drugs and rock and roll.
Except I’m too old for sex, drugs just make me grumpy and rock and roll is dead.
Woke up with a sore throat and a bad back so probably not much.
Off up the Lakes for a hike soon as I’ve packed a bag. The summit forecast didn’t look great yesterday but I can see the mountain I’m heading for out of my front window and it looks fine so…
Then not sure. I was invited to my mate’s in Leeds for Passover. She’s not a practising Jew but does a take on the proceedings cos it’s part of her family’s heritage. I do try to go most years as it’s important to her (as well as being a great excuse to eat and get drunk; kosher wine is so tasty) but unfortunately personal circumstances are a bit up in the air so I’ve had to say no. There’s an outside chance I might see if the invite is still open but it’s more likely I’ll have to stay home, maybe meet up with another mate and their kids for a bit.
My day started at 7am when my cat woke me up to be fed. I went back to bed at 7:15 and then my daughter woke me up at 7:45. Well have a BBQ today as my partners brother is visiting and staying the night. I’ve never lit a bbq before. Wish me luck!
I should have a restful day since have been feeling a bit under the weather and my fitbit stats are shouting at me. But it’s a lovely day so might go for a long walk later.
Somewhat confined to the house until a delivery turns up anyway. And fix the garden strimmer that isn’t strimming.
Live outside of UK now – it’s going to hit 24degrees here so I’m going to try and get the patio BBQ ready
My new gaming laptop arrived yesterday so I’m gonna be 14 again and sit in my room playing video games. In the spirit of the sunshine, I will have the curtains open and the window open
Bonfire tonight!! Gather up all the timmings and enjoy the blaze!
The sun coming through the window behind me is acting like a big heat pack for my spine, it is rather wonderful.
When the sun rises too high to be magnified through the front window I am going to head to the bakery to pick up some bits for lunch with my brother, then I hope to get some cooking done. I have lots of ideas but no solid plans. It depends entirely on how my body reacts to gravity.
OH is away for the weekend so nice to have some time to myself. Housework, dog walk, me time, doggy cuddles, wine, nice food and gladiator finals. Bliss
Loaded up the car yesterday so off to the tip in an hour or so.
I was half expecting it to be a crap cloudy day, but it looks ok.
Family wedding this afternoon. Nice weather for it. Looking forward to getting dressed up!
Sunny day. Find a clear patch of sky and play radio, I reckon.
Dare I break out the Morse Code? No, I daren’t because I suck at it.
I’m in the car wash.
Slowly recovering from Glasgow’s annihilation last night. Today is a catch up on TV/gaming and planting some seeds day 🥰.
I should be doing my US taxes. But I am procrastinating. I don’t owe anything but the paperwork every year living outside the US is exhausting.
Oh look, maybe I’ll clean the refrigerator instead…
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A nice chill one. Last weekend was filled up with the commitment to do DIY and lay laminate flooring. This weekend, I’ve deliberately made it all about *zero commitments.* Just do whatever I feel like for once. So far that seems to be starting with a bit of parkrun to see if the new running shoes are a good fit. Then who knows!
Got a podiatrist coming to my house to sort my unruly toenails out. There’s no decent foot places around here so this is my best option.
Of course I can do it myself, but my big toenails are impossible to cut without fucking them up. Plus I’m not flexible enough to get a good angle on them.
Also I get the money back on my works Westfield health so yup.
Taking son to a birthday party then chill also. Have also taken a break from a particular discord I use, I can feel my mental health improving after only a day, which is nice.
Caerphilly food festival during the day then a small to moderate food coma for the rest of the evening.
Phrenology class at 13:00 and then on the lash with a couple of monk friends in the evening
We began a decluttering process a few days ago that seems to have taken on a life of its own. The new shelves are finally up so today I’m able to actually start putting the downstairs back together. Then I need to clear out my wardrobe. I’m going to get it done this weekend so that next week I can spend a few days of my time off actually doing fun things – I’ve made sure to put on some fun activities for the kids but haven’t done much for myself. Working hard on changing that in general so this is a good time to remind myself.
D&D tonight though, so that should be good.
Got back from the Maldives at midnight (4am Maldives time, so 24 hours after getting up for the early speedboat to the airport).
You’d think I’d be having a nice lie-in nbut nope, I’m about to get the early train into London to try and beat the queue at my favourite barber.
Turns out my greys show up a LOT more with 10 days of tan. So I need to shave away as many of the ‘salt’ part of the salt and pepper sides as I can before I’m back to work on Monday.
After that. Unpacking. Real tea with proper milk. Giving attention to my attention starved cat. A hastily prepared weekly shop. And maybe some Rocket League.
More parkrun tourism this morning. Then, getting ready for honeymoon in Lake Bled in Wednesday 💖
It’s breeding season, and we have one super aggressive water chicken (rules) that keeps harassing our little monogamous couple (she definitely doesn’t want him, and he’s slightly disabled and can’t defend her) who like to be away from the crowd and spend the day in the garden
Going to be rearranging the big plant pots and finding a way to give them a safe space
Going to try and replace a bunch of down lights, holder and all, without ripping huge holes in my ceiling. Wish me luck.
Need to paint our shed. Urgh. The online food shop should be coming as well, guaranteed it’ll be while I’m mid-painting.
Then we’re gonna book a trip to Japan for later in the year!
quiet day today, walking the dog at 8 then some prep work for my apprenticeship exams next week. i am so ready to be done and draw a line under it all lol
I’ve not long got in from work. I’ve got some tea brewing, and I’ve just had some toast. I’ll fuss the cat, hang the washing out, have a quick shower, smother myself in magnesium stuff, then crawl into bed.
Nothing overly exciting, sadly. Currently on the first ferry to town, as the dog has a vet appointment later this morning. I’ll grab some shopping, some new bedding plants, and something tasty to eat because it’s the Gladiators final tonight. Nothing better than watching top athletes whilst you’re eating a massive pizza and promising that you’ll get back to the gym next week…
Challenged myself to save £155 and install & plumb in our new integrated dishwasher myself. I have everything I need and watched YouTube and read forum suggestions a million times. Today is the day.
Wife is off out today for most of the day, so got a nice little day planned of a dog walk, nice breakfast and video games till sh gets back tonight – when we’ll order in a curry.
I need to go get a part for my bike this morning (hour round trip) then off the local market and having a BBQ for tea.
Meeting work colleagues for drinks at Spoons, then deciding upon something nice to eat this evening. Looking forward to the extended weekend at Easter.
Why does my body clock hate me?
Up at 5am, so I have done my ironing already. Need to go and groom myself somewhat but waiting until the wife is awake before I attempt that. The pains of only having one bathroom.
Final home game of the season this afternoon. Mid table finish for us, but some promising signs for next season, if we can hold onto all of our players, which is never certain at this level.
Really should have a run into town before the match, but it will probably be put off until tomorrow.
Take the dog out, hit the cross trainer, half rebuild a Motocross bike and then some beers to see out the evening.
Have a great day all 🍺🤟🏻
I’m getting up now. Gonna have breakfast, fill the van with the remains of my old bathroom and I’m going to the tip.
Rock and roll!
Sex, drugs and rock and roll.
Except I’m too old for sex, drugs just make me grumpy and rock and roll is dead.
Woke up with a sore throat and a bad back so probably not much.
Off up the Lakes for a hike soon as I’ve packed a bag. The summit forecast didn’t look great yesterday but I can see the mountain I’m heading for out of my front window and it looks fine so…
Then not sure. I was invited to my mate’s in Leeds for Passover. She’s not a practising Jew but does a take on the proceedings cos it’s part of her family’s heritage. I do try to go most years as it’s important to her (as well as being a great excuse to eat and get drunk; kosher wine is so tasty) but unfortunately personal circumstances are a bit up in the air so I’ve had to say no. There’s an outside chance I might see if the invite is still open but it’s more likely I’ll have to stay home, maybe meet up with another mate and their kids for a bit.
My day started at 7am when my cat woke me up to be fed. I went back to bed at 7:15 and then my daughter woke me up at 7:45. Well have a BBQ today as my partners brother is visiting and staying the night. I’ve never lit a bbq before. Wish me luck!
I should have a restful day since have been feeling a bit under the weather and my fitbit stats are shouting at me. But it’s a lovely day so might go for a long walk later.
Somewhat confined to the house until a delivery turns up anyway. And fix the garden strimmer that isn’t strimming.
Live outside of UK now – it’s going to hit 24degrees here so I’m going to try and get the patio BBQ ready
My new gaming laptop arrived yesterday so I’m gonna be 14 again and sit in my room playing video games. In the spirit of the sunshine, I will have the curtains open and the window open
Bonfire tonight!! Gather up all the timmings and enjoy the blaze!
The sun coming through the window behind me is acting like a big heat pack for my spine, it is rather wonderful.
When the sun rises too high to be magnified through the front window I am going to head to the bakery to pick up some bits for lunch with my brother, then I hope to get some cooking done. I have lots of ideas but no solid plans. It depends entirely on how my body reacts to gravity.
OH is away for the weekend so nice to have some time to myself. Housework, dog walk, me time, doggy cuddles, wine, nice food and gladiator finals. Bliss
Loaded up the car yesterday so off to the tip in an hour or so.
I was half expecting it to be a crap cloudy day, but it looks ok.
Family wedding this afternoon. Nice weather for it. Looking forward to getting dressed up!
Sunny day. Find a clear patch of sky and play radio, I reckon.
Dare I break out the Morse Code? No, I daren’t because I suck at it.
I’m in the car wash.
Slowly recovering from Glasgow’s annihilation last night. Today is a catch up on TV/gaming and planting some seeds day 🥰.
I should be doing my US taxes. But I am procrastinating. I don’t owe anything but the paperwork every year living outside the US is exhausting.
Oh look, maybe I’ll clean the refrigerator instead…
Sleeping all day after night shift yay
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