This Week ...
The requirement for me to self isolate ended at midnight so I plan to be out and about this week to make the most of the glorious weather. It's the end of the lockdown restrictions in England today so it may be busier than it has been but the school term doesn't end until Friday so I want to fit some jollies in before the children start their summer holiday break.
Entertainment & Socialising:
I'm meeting with L on Wednesday and will catch up with my sister at some stage during the week. I'm also waiting to hear back from K to see if she is able to meet for one of the Wiltshire Walks this week instead of next.
I still have to check the TV listings for the week to see if there is anything I'd like to watch. I haven't decided yet whether I'll watch the live transmission or programme it to record and then watch everything in one session.
I'm hoping to be out every day this week. Today I'll stay local as I have some food shopping to do and a telephone consultation with my GP, but the rest of the week is looking like this:
- Tuesday - visit Farleigh Castle
- Wednesday - continue with the treasure trail in Bradford on Avon
- Thursday - visit the lavender farm
- Friday - there's rain scheduled so probably a canal walk, dodging the raindrops
- Saturday - undecided, but possibilities include the walk with K or a photo walk around Westbury
- Sunday - again undecided, but possibilities include the walk with K if it doesn't happen on Saturday or a photo walk around Trowbridge park
Online Classes & Talks:
- Tuesday: for the next three weeks, a talk/exercise class combo led by Wayne Sleep
- Wednesday: Nutrition Club
- Thursday: Indian Cooking
- Friday: Nutrition Focus
Health and Fitness:
If I manage to get out every day I will easily complete the 30 minute walk every day and more. I'll also try the exercises during the Wayne Sleep talk.
Home and Garden:
Home: It'll just be the bare minimum of housework this week as the outdoor is calling me! Decluttering can wait until next week.
Three of the external doors need to be adjusted as they are difficult to close, so I emailed a local company for a quote and am waiting for them to get back to me. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's not too expensive and that I won't have to wait too long.
Garden: Watering and deadheading as necessary and that's it for anything resembling garden work. I'm hoping to enjoy my breakfast out on the patio every day this week before it gets too hot, and then spend the later part of the evening out there when it cools a little, just to read and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Food: I've started looking at my meal plans to see what changes I need to make now I've decided to have another go at Slimming World. So far there aren't that many changes, which pleases me as it means the changes I've been making over the past year or so have been a step in the right direction. I know there are a handful of things in the freezer that aren't the best for SW but they can still be eaten so I think the main issue may be that portion sizes have crept up again and that needs to be addressed as a priority. As well as food shopping today I will be looking for some new kitchen scales, as the current one is rather temperamental, and one or two smaller plates.
End of Lockdown Adventures:
- this week: meet with friends for coffee/meals, and catch up with my sister
- by the end of July: complete at least two of the local treasure trails starting with Corsham and Bradford on Avon
- within twelve months: complete a minimum of twelve items on my post lockdown wish list, aiming to complete at least one thing on the list in July. July's adventures will include:
- a trip to the theatre - ticket booked for end July (but it'll depend on how safe the arrangements feel on the day!)
- visiting the lavender farm
- visiting Farleigh Castle
and finally, Hobbies:
Reading: reading Local Girl Missing by Claire Douglas. I'm about half way through it but it hasn't really grabbed my interest. I won't include any detailed spoilers but there is one aspect of the storyline that is unbelievable (to me) and I'm continuing to read to see if it gets resolved and all makes sense in the end.
Italian: 15 - 20 minutes daily practice, following the Open Learn course
Piano or flute: 30 minutes daily practice
Sewing: making a skirt
Family Tree: concentrate on my maternal grandfather's line
Definitely enjoy your freedom this week and as the weather is so good enjoy the outdoors. Everything you have planned for the week sounds lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to this week. I thought I'd pack as much in as possible before the schools break up and everywhere gets more crowded. The forecast is for hot and sunny days with only Friday showing the possibility of rain, so it's looking promising.
DeleteYou have a busy week planned! Lots of fun activities to celebrate the end of your self isolation! I hope you continue to have good weather in which to go out and hope you have a lovely week ahead of you. :)
ReplyDeleteThe forecast for the week is hot and sunny with a bit of rain on Friday, so I shouldn't have any problems getting out to enjoy myself. If anything, it'll be too hot which is a possible trigger for migraines but I will take plenty of fluids with me and try not to think about it. I still think it is better to plan for a busy week even with the increased possibility of being laid low by a migraine, otherwise I'd end up doing nothing.
DeleteThankfully you leave your self isolation un-infected & unscathed with lots of things to do, sort of a celebration week. And just as you gain freedom, Boris is in quarantine. Let's hope that the weather co-operates with your outdoor activities as they certainly sound fun, engaging & interesting.
ReplyDeleteHe's only agreed to self isolate because he was shamed into following the rules! I'm going to enjoy every minute of this week before the schools break for summer and public places become much busier. I will need to be much more selective about where to go after this Friday.
DeleteThe forecast is for hot and sunny day so the problem, if there is one, will be that it is too hot and I may trigger a migraine.
Hi Eileen,
ReplyDeleteGood and interesting prospects to occupy your days!
I hope you can reach most of them.
Hugs and a good week.
Aiime
Thanks Ailime, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it all works out and I get to do everything on the list. I hope you have a good week too.
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