Thank you 2021

 It’s been an amazing experience. Starting from lockdown (another one) walks with Jolanta and learning to live on my own, getting into habit of cooking myself and eating healthy. Coming back to work in the gym, rocking the fitness part of my life, and being happy with myself. Moving house with Martina in middle of pandemic. And having successful house warming. Making decision to step up and do what I have been wanting for a while - doing yoga teaching course! Leaving Soho House, after almost 7 years. Spending three weeks in Greece soaking up sunshine and knowledge all things yoga. Starting new job, working with Wayne for Arrival company, such a different hospitality environment. Trip to Naples with Jolanta, staying at Elīna’s and exploring the city. And Christmas in Latvia, united with family.

*music - BOOOM playlist by OIOI (thanks ❤️)

NVC

Let's start reading and learning.

-The concrete actions we OBSERVE that affect our well-being

-How we FEEL in relation to what we observe

-The NEEDS, values, desires, etc. that create our feelings

-The concrete actions we REQUEST in order to enrich our lives

And this happened 10 days ago.. Have I read anything more? Not really. 

But I hadn't watched Netflix for almost the whole week, as I was too busy socialising. 

This week I'll try to get a perfect week (doesn't exist) or at least close to.

Will keep my work hours to a set rhythm, keep waking up early, and little bit of social life after work, but nothing crazy, as I am saving money and constantly living over my budget.

Ok. Another day, another addition to the blog piece I didn't finish.

2/5 workouts done.

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..