Mini Project No 1 | Organising Photos

Yesterday was such a grey drab day. It rained continuously and, yes I know the gardens needed it, but I could have done without it! But ... I live in the UK and there really is no point getting grumpy about the weather, so I pulled myself together, cheered myself up, and had a good day.

My evening at the theatre was a success and both plays were enjoyed. The Croft is a haunted house story and I'm usually a bit of a wimp with those, ending up having to check the house afterwards to make sure the local axe murderer hasn't taken up residence - I always laugh at myself because I know there's nobody hiding but also know I won't rest until I check, and I have absolutely no idea what I'd do if I did find someone! Anyway, although described as a thriller and hinting about a 'dark history', I was able to watch it without scaring myself witless and thought it was a clever production. I watched the Alan Bennett play, The Habit of Art afterwards, which I'd had tickets to see at the Theatre Royal in Bath but which was obviously cancelled so I was delighted to find it available online. This too was a couple of hours well spent - I do like Bennett's work. 

I realised yesterday (when responding to a comment!) that one thing that is missing is the lack of any real purpose to my days. Prior to the lock-down I'd been concentrating on the decluttering and although progress was slow I did feel I was achieving something. However, there is no way of completing that at present so I need to start looking at what else can be done around the house. The first thing that springs to mind is that I need to finish organising all my photos, which includes digital copies, prints and negatives. I say finish organising but the reality is that I've had several half-hearted attempts at this and have barely started. It'll be a time consuming but worthwhile job and the progress and sense of achievement is measurable, so that will be my first mini project, starting today. 

I want to carry on with the family tree this afternoon but I'm not sure what I'll do tonight. I'm dithering between an André Rieu concert or finding a comedy film to watch. I think I need something cheering and undemanding to round off the day.

Today's list of things to do:

• physical: nothing for a while, doctor's orders.

• in the fresh air: time in the garden if the rain holds off

• around the house: shredding, laundry
• achievement: transfer digital photos from the old laptops

• social: blogging, phone calls with friends

• fun: piano practice, reading, family tree research