Socialising

Have had two very social days. 

Yesterday the extra walk was with Kirsty and Jake. So nice to see them both. Did talk a lot about work but that was expected. Jake asked for my input on reception team training at The Ned. I'm really excited. One that I could see the gym, workout and help out! Also, potentially a step towards lunch at the top of The Ned. Rooftop cocktails! Shame Jake has a girlfriend. 

Today - Harry and Meghan! Shame Seb couldn't join but he did have his TRX class (which I am really happy about, at what rate it is developing!). Anyway, it was a beautiful weather, even hot I would say. Especially comparing to yesterday, where I feel like I froze, the wind and rain.. Brrrrr..  An Harry and Meghan, the cutest couple ever! Bought me a coffee and a little pastry in their local shop, the Putney neighbourhood is very lovely! 

Makes me think a little, how easy life would be if we all knew who is our The One, one person in the world that we are perfect for. Or when you know, you know. There is no back and forth, there is no doubt. 

(music)

Walking with Elephants - Ten Walls

Sun Don't Shine - KlangKarusell

(word)

participate in social activities; mix socially with others

I think

I'm not gonna try to write every day. because there is nothing much to write everyday.

I should definitely get to the point of sitting down and trying to write a line, but if there is nothing there. 

Well, there is nothing there.

Right?

Highlight of today? Gonna repeat myself, but the early morning walk with Jolanta where we discussed the second chapter of the Rich Dad, Poor Dad book. I do feel like I am managing myself a lot better now, as in I accept the different opinion, even though I don't agree with it. Definitely feel myself growing. 

Sleep is so important

Monday was very socially active for me. Regular early morning walk with Jolanta, later morning walk with Laura and cavapoo Moka.. And an afternoon catch up with Luke. 

But this morning was hard, I realised how much the beer that I had in afternoon affected the quality of the sleep I had. Everything I read (Matthew Walker - Why we sleep) was true. Even though I slept for more than 8 hours, the quality of the sleep was at a lower spectrum of average (FitBit calls it fair, but I don't value it so highly). 

Today I have been a bit lazy and been restoring my energy levels. An extra shower to feel refreshed and I am sorted. 

No regrets. 

Sunday Funday

Right, first of all, let me not excuse myself. 

Because, yes, I missed out on a day again. But no apologies or excuses.

Yesterday was a bit of a weird day, especially the morning - market shopping. I didn't go to the regular veggie stall and ended up paying £2.80 for three onions! And without clear thought bought 12 eggs for £5.30 instead of 30 eggs for £5. Just because, I didn't think it through, stepping out and getting cash would have been so easy. And then the headache. But I blame it on the weather changes.

New Moon. Pirmā mēness diena. Planning time was yesterday and I did some planning and a schedule, I do like lists and schedules. So. Yes, 28 days, which is perfect as it is exactly 4 weeks until I have to go back to work! Discipline is needed to make sure I keep myself accountable of all the points in the day.

Today is went well.

Workout and shower.

Laundry and clean house (not a deep cleaning but an overall fresher feeling).

New bedding. 

A movie.

Pictionary with brother and mom. Can't wait!

xx

TGIF

...then again... who is actually paying attention to the days... for now we still live in the same world where days just go by and it is the same thing day in and day out..

i think a little reform is needed...

a good walk with Jolanta today and very nice workout! focused - strengthen and stretch...

little uneventful talk with Jed, Kirsty and Karo. just confirmed the opening times and time slots for April.. need more guidance and confirmations on 'club school' as well as our health & safety guidelines..

anyway, on to a second chapter in FOH course..

Thursday, March 11

I had an Honest burger today and it was delicious! It was well 'deserved' after the long walk to Camden Town. So nice to see the girls, Kat and Christina from gym team. And we got really lucky with weather, because it was supposed to rain, but.. it didn't :)

And now we are having Wine Club again. It's Thursday.

I would definitely like to learn more about wines. 

But if I need to choose wine or spirits, I think most likely I would choose spirits.

P.s. Missed yesterday's blog entry. How? 😳

Tuesday, March 9

not sure...

actually i know exactly why i feel under the weather today. i underestimated the weather, and was wearing a leather jacket for a walk and now feel like i might be catching something. have had a thera-flu, so hoping that tomorrow morning will wake up fresh as a berry.

relatively lazy day, haven't done much work, just socialising and walking 25km.

got confirmation that we would be going back to 100% pay and 5 day weeks in May. which hopefully is a good thing. just need to get through April and opening first. also, need to check when and how to sign up for the vaccine. at the moment it is given to people who are 55 and over.

should get extra hour of sleep tonight.

Day 30

And just like that, 30 days gone.

And just like that, another Monday.

And just like that, five weeks to go.

Apart from the usual highlights of the day.

Had a lovely walk with Wayne.

Received UC.

Almost won the Quiz.

Great Day.

Day 29

I think I might start to write down all the topics me and Jolanta are talking about in the morning, to be able to expand on them later. But we so quickly go from one to next it is hard to pinpoint them.

But there were some good ones today, like...

*how long for Prime Minister is elected?

*how beautiful it would be to mix the simple life in the countryside with modern living?

and other topics...

I am thinking tough, why I am not more focused on writing up my business plan?

Yes, I do write down my ideas and little sections of it in my notebook, and I guess one could count it as writing a business plan. But I haven't put them in any kind of professional format.

Really need to work on that!

Also, it's been a lazy ass weekend, spending a lot of time in front of the laptop screen without being productive. Just watching drama on The Challenge show. I do admire the strength of those people, going miles and miles in the heat, solving puzzles, fighting with other contestants. It looks super hard.

On another note, I was acknowledged by my work and won a PT session with Harry!  as the most active team member in February. 28 days out of 28 days. Whoop whoop. I have been active for every day since the beginning of the year, but who is counting. Hahaha.

Day 28

Lazy day highlights:

* 'boyfriends' chat during morning walk

* beautiful market shop

* easy strength workout

* delicious and gorgeous lunch - breakfast bap

* chilled lounge day on sofa with The Challenge

* quick catch up with mom

* the wolf book

Skipped publishing button 🙈

Day 27

TGIF - Thanks God It's Friday!

Such a lovely, productive day.

Had a lovely morning walk with Jolly, washed my clothes, caught up with some of the team members, learnt french (total of 59 words), read Rich Dad, Poor Dad, worked out, made steak and veggies, went for a run, had shower, call with work colleagues, started fast an hour early, chat with mom with a side of box clean up and now I'll read the wolf book and go to sleep. 

Have planned walks for next week: 

Monday - Wayne

Tuesday - Laura

Wednesday - Luke

Also, busy social calendar:

Monday - Quiz night

Thursday - Wine Club (still need to find a good wine for under £10)

Problem is that one thing I did plan to do, I didn't - Active Proposal.

Need to concentrate! Then again, my life is not a to do list. 

Just googled the picture on the left, and there is this 'my stop-doing list' and maybe that is something that is very useful. Maybe I should do a list like that? 

Ok, it is time to switch off screen. I am being really good at this screen time lately. (Apart from yesterday, when I binge watched The Challenge most of the day!) Especially before bed, at least an hour of no blue light. And it feels that it actually helps with my sleep. Then again it might be the fact that my circadian rhythm is constant 6am wake up time and 9.30pm bed time every day. Also the fact that there is walking and fresh air involved every day is also very good. And healthier diet! I am very proud of myself for sticking to it. Best thing is, I can see the results - leggings that I bought while in Latvia over JustFab and didn't fit at all! :( in July. They fit me perfectly now! Whoop whoop.

Day 26 - March 04

How the fuck did I miss a day again?

Should I just stop counting? Grrrrrrr....

Fine. Anyway.

Here’s a book I’m reading..

It has a different view on savings, houses as assets and couple of other things, comparing to Dave Ramsey. So let’s read and learn.

Day 24 (missed 23)

hahaha.. this turns into a pattern..

every couple of days I miss a day..

yesterday was fun, not too productive, but quite social..

early morning with Jolanta, late morning walk with Laura and Moka..

little workout, lunch and chilling with Netflix..

delicious fish for dinner and a work quiz night..

this morning was kinda productive.. i sent through the printer i sold.. and got the money already..

and spent 30 minutes listening/learning french on the app.. second day in the row! look at me!

today would have been a good to day to get back into running, but it's so cold out there.. let's see how i feel in about three/four hours..

also, good point from my mom. at this time, i don't actually do much so there is not much to write about, so i should write everyday, but post it every couple of days.. i guess that is true, but i will get through the 30 days of blogging! 

fingers crossed!

p.s. update - went for a run. just 2km. but it felt good.