I chant mantras in my head that things could be a whole lot worse.
And they could. Easily.
But this isn't the place to get miserable so I've looked for things to brighten up my week.
365 #18
Day 117
A wet Sunday full of work and chores. Strudel the dog has sat on our window sill for many a year brightening up the dreariest of days.
Day 118
I checked out the plants today growing in the conservatory. The sunflowers and beans are doing really well and the tomatoes aren't too far behind. The piano never gets played in case you're wondering.
Day 119
The chickens came up to the back door to greet me this morning. Currently very muddy and patiently waiting for their coop to be moved. Again. They always make me smile though, however muddy they get.
Day 120
The sun reappeared following days of rain and cloud. Such a welcoming sight.
Day 121
Not too late to bed tonight. I found the Good Luck card that the children had given me at the beginning of last week. I really feel I need some at the moment.
Day 122
The Friday feeling is so good now and I have a new routine of a sneaky ale in the evening to unwind. Tonight it accompanied a pile of work that I wanted to clear ahead of the long weekend so not quite as relaxing as usual.
Day 123
A lovely afternoon in the sun today at a local National Trust property, The Courts. We spotted this little ladybird resting on a stick in the Forest Schools area.
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Great photos! I love Sturdel the dog x
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with Strudel! #365
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear it's hard to stay positive sometimes :( I hope things start to pick up for you. I love your colourful dog, Strudel!
ReplyDeleteI love Strudle, he's ace - such bright colours! Great to hear you have some growth in the conservatory, its so nice seeing seedlings grow. Hopefully you got to brush away the cobwebs at The Courts, great ladybird photo. Hopefully next week will be better x
ReplyDeletethese are some amazing pictures, they made me smile too!
ReplyDeletehope you've managed to stay positive. I love the photograph of the sky, very dramatic looking #project365
ReplyDeleteLove that chicken ! "Look into my eye" lol
ReplyDeleteLove strudel! The photo of the sun through the clouds is beautiful and the shot of the lady bird is fab x
ReplyDeleteThe third shot of the chicken is my favourite - fab!
ReplyDeleteThat chicken photo is amazing and I adore the colourful dog!
ReplyDeleteLove thar chicken photo! I'm visiting now to have a nice ale with you I think.
ReplyDeletethe chicken looks like its coming to eat you....
ReplyDeleteWe all need to unwind sometimes, and hope you took some of the weekend off.
The dog looks like he would brighten your day
I like strudel the dog - I want one!!
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to stay positive at times but you've done the right thing by finding things to keep your spirits up.
sorry times are a little tough at the moment (hugs) but finding the positives is the best thing to do.
ReplyDeletei love your sausage dog he is very cheery looking and dear little ladybirds they make me smile . xx
I realisedI hadn't commented last week! I love love love Strudel the dog - he would definitely cheer you up. Your chicken photos are great too. I hope the work thing settles down and gets easier.
ReplyDeleteLove the dog on the windowsill, he looks great fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Project 365, the new linky is now live.