A weeks holiday

So I've been on holiday for the last week.  Started it off in style with a day at the cricket, watching England Vs India.  That was a really good day out, shared with Dad.  I felt a bit guilty about not telling him that I'd booked the whole week as holiday but if I had, he's have only invited himself into it some how - probably with a forceful invite for me to go and spend a few days with him instead.

What I really needed, and I'm pleased to say that I was able to achieve, was a few days of doing what I wanted when I wanted to do it.  I cleared up the balcony and replanted - not that there was a huge point to that as the scaffolding that killed the last lot of plants by cutting off the light is still in place so the new ones probably won't do that well, but I can't stand dead plants and empty spaces.  I repotted my cacti and ended up with pickles all over my hands for my troubles!  Did a few other housekeeping and DIY bits that Id been putting off as well.

Other than that I pretty much chilled out and tried to de-stress as much as I could do.  I know that I'm going back into it tomorrow.  It might have been a week away but all the problems are still there when I go back in.  At least I have enough energy back to try and take them on again.

I went to see a couple of good friends and my God Daughter yesterday.  I know I am biassed, but she is so sweet.  I think I am feeling broody again!  Think maybe I should do something about finding someone and getting a family started.

I am feeling very much in tune with what I want long term as life goals but I am also feeling more positive about them than I have done for a long time.  God willing, they will come to fruition and His will might bring me what I want to be happy.

So, all in all I am in a reasonably good place right now.  Ask me again after a few days back at work!