Tucks & Family over from States for flying visit

 Tucks came over the evening, he, Alison and their girls – Grace and Olivia

They’re over to see his parents Bill and June as they’ve not been over during the lockdown so it’s good they are – but it’s not much fun because June is suffering from dementia and Bill is just deaf so it’s not a great atmosphere at their house

We knew it was a flying visit and they were here for two hours but it was lovely seeing them and it was great catching up – really enjoyed it.

They’re trying to move house but having stumbling blocks and most likely won’t make it this side of Xmas

Lots of chatter and that and the girls were playing with Jack loads and it was a shame it was only for a short time – but I am glad they came over.

Vinnie the Van tattoo

One of the presents I got from Charlotte was the girl with balloon Banksy stencil

Couldn't wait to get it on the van so when she had her lunch break we both went outside and had a go at fixing it on. 

Very nervous doing it and we were so careful but the good thing was the YouTube video I watched last night did the job, it worked perfectly

And does it look great or what? Absolutely pleased as punch with it

Just waiting for the Mountain/Compass one to be delivered - there's problems with it, Amazon have lost it - but that will be a lot harder to add I think...

Birthday Weekend - Spa

Up quite early, think I was probably still pissed as I didn't go to bed until after 3.00am!

Had some presents from Tash and the kids and it was a lovely morning, got ourselves ready and then I drove us out to Leicester and Ragdale Hall. Lewis wasn't far behind and he came in with a present for me - one of those Dry Robes - couldn't believe it, they're so expensive. It was from him, Tash and Jack - but still very generous indeed.

So the rest of the day we just had the option to lounge around and relax - which we did.

Had a massage in the morning which was great, really enjoyed that, then we had some lunch. That wasn't so good - the service was appalling and we were a bit pissed off about it

In the afternoon we made use of all the spas that were there, good fun. My favourite was the candle cave - shame the water wasn't a fraction warmer but it was relaxing and I stayed in there ages after everyone else had left - pretty sure I nodded off!

Sleeping and swimming and relaxing - all very nice but it was soon over and we were packed up and ready for dinner in the same place as lunch. They were apologetic and we all got a pudding each for free so no harm done!

Said our goodbyes and went our separate ways, nice to have all the family together. Driving home was fine - everyone fell asleep

A nice end to my birthday weekend, was spoilt and enjoyed it!

Morning Motivation - Day 2

 Woke up really early this morning (4.00am) and was lying there thinking I need to get a bit more sleep but at the same time I was thinking that I wanted to get up and start the day and get things done. So by 4.30am I was downstairs waiting on the kettle for my cup of coffee

I did my rowing as planned but that was about it, read a bit but didn't do the diary until later this evening

I then did a lot of proper work and that was productive which was pleasing and got me sorted for the day

It was busy today we had bad news about Liggins leaving in 4 weeks time - my positivity with how things were going took a bit of a hit! And then with so much happening and emails coming in 10 to the dozen I felt like I was sinking until I thought hang on - all that work I did this morning hasn't really had any effect on what's happening now - however much you do there's always going to be loads more coming in

So I need to remember that because I was worried about the emails building up and then working late again to catch up on them - there's no need to, it can wait, it's not that urgent!

Jason also emailed me today - made another offer for my shares.

No much else to report - was very focused today and got a lot done, tired now writing this and Tash is looking at holiday for next year, sounds like we're going to e busy

Nice glass of wine and early night I hope

What time will I wake up tomorrow then??

 

Morning Motivation

 I've not been doing my diary for such a long time this year, it's a shame and a bit disappointing really, so much has happened in the year and I am not recording it.

Will try and turn that around now and make up for the lack of updates.

I won’t try and add it all in now and will continue as if I’d never left off!

So I am typing this at 6.15am having read one of Jack’s motivational books that encourages and early start to the day, I couldn’t sleep because I did want to get up and start putting things into practise

My aim is to have an hour for my own personal benefit and I will look to do the following:

• Row to work – 10 mins
• Read – 15 mins
• Course work (I have an Udemy Account from EdCo) – 30mins
• Exercise – 15 mins

That’s the plan anyway and this is why I am now writing this…

Work is fine, I am back working for EdCo full-time, not something I imagined and things have changed already from my initial responsibilities, it’s moved from being in the background supporting the Support Manager to now taking over his role because of him leaving. I feel positive about the project, we will see how it goes. I’ve got plans and ideas, non of the ideas being remotely original, but the impact in the last fortnight I’ve had with clearing down tickets is pretty obvious, we’re working well and the numbers are coming down.

I desperately need to remain disciplined and keep to the role I have and more importantly, not put in the silly hours that I used to in the old days. In saying that, I am putting in hours a bit too high so need to scale them back and ensure I have lunchbreaks and also finish on time…easier said than done of course.

Well, all is well with the home life at the minute, Jack’s business is going great guns, Charlotte’s work is brilliant and she and Miles are now actively looking for a house (they’re using Marko which is funny), and Lewis is doing really well with work and also decorating his home. We were up there with my Mum a couple of weeks ago to help with the garden and internal stuff and he’s kept that momentum going. It also sounds like Emily is going to move in to his house on a more permanent basis which is nice for them. Exciting times for all the family.

And Tash? She keeps herself incredibly busy, she’s not working on Mondays/Wednesdays (alright for some) and gets so much done by going out for walks etc

Me? Well, it’s my birthday soon so I am looking forward to that, I am going to bootcamp with Tash weekly and I have an appointment at the GPs to look at my hip, otherwise I am carrying on as I do, stumbling from one day to the next with no path or direction. Will that change with my new motivation?

What do you honestly think???