Up and down

I lost count of how many times I’ve been up and down these escalators today. Let’s just go with a lot!

As predicted, it was more running around like an idiot than gliding around like a swan. Still the conference has started this evening. So far so good.

My feet ache. My face aches. And I’ve walked 7 miles…when I had my phone on me. There was a lot of steps without my phone. So who knows?! Only left the hotel once to go and buy more gifts.

Might have slightly embarrassed myself by opening someone else’s car boot when we got back to the hotel. In my defence, it was the same make as the one I was aiming for. At least the owner saw the funny side.

I could do without an international incident on my hands.

Tomorrow will be a very long day! Bring it on…

Setting sun

Today I’ve rested, I’ve cried and I’ve spent as much time as I can outdoors. Today was about me. The past week and yet more parental angst finally caught up with me.

I woke up feeling quite discombobulated. I’ve had one night at home in October. Funny how it goes like that. Things that were all planned out perfectly, ended up crashing into each other. Guess that’s life huh?!

After two long dog walks and an even longer hack, I sat in the conservatory with the dogs and watched the sun set on another day. Thinking about all the good in my life. And believe me there’s a lot!!

That’s the thing about life, you get a do over. Tomorrow is another day. It’s my last night in Beighton, so watching Strictly and getting lots of puppy cuddles.

Outline

So my nomadic times continue. I’m not going to lie, it felt good to be back in my own bed last night. The kittens were very happy to see me. I had a Hugo shaped water bottle this morning. This afternoon I packed another bag and headed up the road to house / dog sit for some friends.

I took the girls out for a walk across the fields. The sun was dropping behind the trees. I love the outline of the trees against the sky. It’s a beautiful feature of the low sun at this time of year.

Hare today

Popped over to Salhouse Broad this morning for a walk and talk. Saw this lovely hare on display. I love the moon gazing pose.

It’s sat next to a star gazing area. It was really cool. There was a cargo net that you can lie back on. Looks like I’ll have to go back on a clear evening to see what I can see.

Human

I stood for 10 hours today as I was covering reception for my chiro. Cause my legs weren’t aching enough after walking miles round Burghley. Let’s just say there was lots of stretching going on behind the desk.

Being human seemed to be the theme of the day. That and technical gremlins. There seemed to be lots of equipment misbehaving today.

Saw this quote and it really resonated. Lots of the clients and I discussed how looks can be very deceiving. Life is full of ups and downs. Riding the rollercoaster makes us human.

I do love peopling.

Junction 21

I ended up in Themelthorpe for lunch today. At Junction 21 Tea Room. What a wonderful find that was! Stunning views out across the fields. Made me very happy indeed. I do love it when I can’t see another house. Just nature.

It’s on the Marriotts Way. Somewhere that I’ve realised I’ve not explored yet. So I must rectify that. You can ride along it too I’ve heard. So I’ll have to bring Buddy next time.

Though it might make lunch a bit more of a challenge. Thankfully the owner is horsey, so you never know.

Healing vibes

I have to admit, I was woke up feeling a little wobbly after yesterday. So I was kind to myself and didn’t put too much pressure on myself.

Between meetings, I went for a long walk with a good friend and talked it out.

Then this evening I went to a Soundbath and gonged it out.

While the gongs were playing, I sent as many healing vibes as I could to anyone who needs it. You’re welcome.

Silver linings

Today has been a bad news, good news kinda day!

I headed over to meet a friend for a walk. It was too icy so we cut it short and had a coffee at hers instead.

Got back to find I’d got a flat tyre on the Comedy Car. Drove to the local garage (the tyre needed replacing anyway). They’ve had to order one in for me. Thankfully I could walk up to the yard. And the Buddymobile started so I was able to drive around in that instead.

As a result of all the rushing around, I didn’t get much work done or much off my list. But got a new client, who wants a website rewrite.

Funny how it goes like that… Talk about silver linings.

Jack and Jill

I had some errands to run so while I was in the car, I headed up to the South Downs for a walk. I needed some fresh air to clear my head. Parked at Jack & Jill Windmill. Somewhere I used to visit a lot but haven’t been to for years.

Jack is the black one in the back and Jill is the white one. They’re both privately owned but cut quite the figure.

I’d forgotten how beautiful the views are from up there. You can see for miles towards London and right out to sea. I could even make out the hospital where my parents are in the distance.

I may have moved away in 2006. And made a home in Norfolk. But Sussex will always have a place in my heart.

Another church

Headed over to Hemblington today to meet up with a very wise woman for a walk and talk. Makes a change for me to do the talking on one of these.

I had no idea Hemblington was so pretty. I’ve seen the signpost, but not checked it out. The church is so pretty too. Tiny. It was open so we looked inside.

Then we sat in the graveyard on the bench and put the world to rights. She helped clear a few things in my head. The past few weeks have been curveball after curveball. I’ve felt a little punch drunk with it all if I’m honest.

Being sat in the sunshine and out in nature helped too. I think I must have been a plant in a former life…