Bon Jovi on Wednesday night

The nights in the past few days were rather late and frankly, I dislike it like this. My restaurant job finishes late at night and it takes some time to wind down afterwards, plus there are some things I rather wouldn't miss on doing afterwards, like journals. So not ideal, but have to put up with it for a little longer. I actually used to be more active during the nights few years ago, but these days it doesn't work for me any longer.

So get up late. Sitting. There's a constant music coming from somewhere around, how close the source is is actually difficult to say, but only bass is coming through.

Emails, one include pictures from my mum from her visit to Vienna last year. She only managed to get them right now.

My energy is more on the low side today, yesterday's negativity is still in the system. But after all everything we do carries repercussions.... as it's sometimes said.

There was a job in the house I wanted to do, but can't find the broom. The broom thief or exceptionally tidy person must be around.

AT lie-down. Interesting moment when I hear the text message arriving and there's immediate reaction inside which I observe. What it is that is so agitated about it ? ...

Go out for the walk to the Crowcroft Park, only about 10 minutes from my place. The park is large and rather empty for it's size, maybe it's the time of the day ? There's a beautiful moment when a swallow makes few circles around me, flying really slow. The wind is very strong at times today and the mighty trees produce quite impressive sound. I enjoy being part of this wonderful dynamic space and when feel like it carry on reading the Dalai Lama book. I got from Harrogate's library for 60 pence as it was withdrawn.

Back home. Have lunch and nobody would ever guess it was pizza. Then relax and listen to BBC comedy podcast.

A long talk with my mum using skype. Lovely to talk to her and listen carefully to what she has to say.

After this - emails and organize study files.

Speak with Dr.Mike, again on skype. Very useful talk in many respects, one of them is an opportunity to recalibrate my practice.

Then cook dinner with Raul. Using roast from my Mum, plus some mash. We enjoy the late meal and follow it with some gentle Brazilian sounds on youtube.

It's raining outside, the world constantly providing us with the stimuli for our senses. Stockport Road is still busy.

Meditation. Why it is difficult to be simple ? It sounds simple, but is not easy. The telephone rings in the middle of the practice, but this time there's no inner startle reaction.

Speak with Ania afterwards, she's doing just great in Leeds, but remembers to keep an eye on her younger brother.

Bedtime soon. Relax into recap, journal... Wait, there's a Bon Jovi song playing in my head, where did it come from ? what triggered it ?! Ah, yes, the chorus goes 'It's my life...' and then I burst into laughter. Hilarious

These days what I notice is mostly related to the world of five senses and how they connect me with the environment. Is it about relationship then ?

It's 1:36, early night !