Flowers, green hills, a breath of fresh air.
I’ve been having wicked headaches this week, it feels like had them more often than not…
Still managed to leave the house today at lunchtime and it made for a gorgeous walk in the autumn sunshine. A chance for some big deep breaths of fresh air which definitely helped. I’m really pleased the rain helped off, even just for our midday walk!
I went on a lush run this morning! Just me, no music, and making up the route as I went. I decided to run to the rope swing I love. It was so dreamy swinging on my own in the morning sunlight. Finally, a happy run.
We walked about 7 miles today, to Croydon and back to pick up some stuff. I’m trying to make sure I get out the house a bit more, as I don’t think it’s helping my mental health if I don’t… And I get to spot fun things like this incredible mushroom in the park near us!
Nic and I explored the Five Hundred Acre Wood today (where The Hundred Acre Wood in the Winnie-the-Pooh stories was based on!) We played Pooh Sticks on the official Pooh Bridge and everything. Gorgeous day in East Sussex sunshine.
Mum and I went on a vineyard tour today in Wales’ oldest vineyard! It was so interesting, I learnt a lot about wine making and got to meet some adorable llamas and very small sheep (so they can eat the grass but not reach the grapes!). It was a gorgeous day out with the sun shining down on us and our glistening glasses of wine.
Today’s evening task was to water all the plants and get them all happy again. Then it was time to do the same for me, but with some alcohol free gin! We’re loving it at the moment and have three different bottles in. Great for mid-week guilt free drinking!
Finally managed to go for a swim in Beckenham Place Park Lake today! It was a very calming 7am swim, with a quiet cycle to get there. There’s always something lovely about swimming alongside ducks and coots in the morning.
We’ve been granted our wish and London has got a lot cooler after this last week’s heatwave. Finally it’s below 25 degrees in the house, which is nothing short of a delight after it previously reached 31…
I love the contrast of a dark sky with the sunshine lighting up the trees.
Today was a better day in work. I got a lot done and feel a lot better for it. It’s certainly a process getting back into the swing of things whilst working from home.
One last chance to breathe in the fresh air of the sea before we head home to London tomorrow. It’s all been a dream and a wonderful time with Nic’s parents after being cooped up for so long!
