Scunnered

 Another Friday when I’m Scunnered that Glasgow City has been kept in level 3. Sort of accept it now and no meltdown this week...  just seems bizarre it’s the only,tiny bit of the uk now under these restrictions. 

On another note I’ve been reading I am an Island in book rather than kindle form. I’m quite a way through but I personally found it uncomfortable reading so it’s been sitting under the coffee table unfinished for a few weeks. I’m not sure if personally I could stay somewhere where I felt so out of place. I know which island it is, not a million miles away and it’s really not as remote as portrayed..well not in West Coast terms.

21 day body turnaround was very interesting last night. We’re trying the restricted time eating so nothing for 14 hours - 7pm-9am. Of course now at 8.30 pm I’m thinking I’m hungry 🤤 but of course I’m not.

Off to finish the rest of my exercises... altho I may read a few blogs first .

Later Thursday

 Fell asleep on sofa this morning covered by the dogs cuddle blanket. 

Managed to arrange a call back from the nurse for next Monday.. not a Bank Holiday here apparently . The nurse who usually sorts my osteoporosis meds and blood tests has recently left I found out so it might take some sorting. 

Back to clearing S room. Putting it all in relevant boxes and bags for him to sort if he eventually gets home at some point , ready for my old wardrobe to go in as it’s newer and nicer than the one he had in there.

Put a wetsuit on our local page ftgh and someone’s collecting that in the next couple of days.

Had my Giraffe Physio class. It’s still on zoom but nice to do the exercises with a bit of company and chat.

Did a couple more coats on the garden planter and it’s nearly ready .. might rain tonight so might escape the paintbrush tomorrow. 

Thursday

 It’s very early, too early . S dog has been up and down in the night with a bad tummy. Although I woke each time himself took her but now it’s light I’ve taken over. No point going back to bed so a throw over me on the sofa whilst S dog quietly snores in the background.

Back later although progress on things might be slow today ....

 So I hear today 3 people have been arrested in Italy for deliberately blocking the cable car emergency brake mechanism. Apparently everyone that used it over the last few weeks had been ,unbeknown to them,  playing Russian roulette. That poor boy who survived. His mental scars will far outlast the physical ones I would imagine. Knowing his father probably saved his life will hopefully be a comfort to him in the years to come.

Been a lovely day here , met sister in law and niece for a dog walk as they are up staying in their caravan. 

Did manage to get a few domestic things done before a quick lunch then off to bowls . Is great to get a catch up and feel a bit more normal again.

Easy tea and put my weary ankles up on the sofa ...

Unlocking slowly

 So I’m back again. Inspired by others.

I think I’m going to find it hard to return to ‘normal’ or whatever was expected of me/I expected of myself pre pandemic. I’ve missed most of my activities ,although some have been carrying on online. I think I’m maybe going to be choosier about where I go ,what I do and who with. 

Everyone’s going to have their own way of dealing with the situation but for me I think it’s going to take time .