9th August - Back from Yorkshire

So yesterday I went to Yorkshire and that was something to look forward to, as as the plan was also to visit Harrogate. In the evening we went with Ania to visit the care home I used to work in. She is still there and for me this is quite an achievement ! Tonight the meeting is held in the memory of one carer who is no longer with us. Hence many people around, good to meet again and visit some residents.

After this a visit to Marek and Belen, still living in the same place and doing very well - wonderful to see them ! Marek prepared some delicious food: Thai soup and spring rolls. We have a lot to talk about. Ania goes back to Leeds bit earlier and we go out for a walk... It's cool outside, the space very welcoming and the stars are visible tonight. We update each other on what is going on, some windows of opportunity open... Excellent visit and we make plans to meet again soon.

And today ? This morning I got up later then planned, ah well... Morning Sitting. I spend morning and afternoon with my sister and Kofi. We rest and watch some Olympics on the telly. Kofi made some delicious spicy food, mmm.

I'm back home after 18 o'clock. A lot to be done, but first shower and evening exercise, essential part of the evening and 18-19 before dinner is an ideal time for this. After this feel ready/poised to move on...

JotD and emails. The house alarm outside keeps going off and one of the flatmates pops in to ask for the code to turn it off. He notices me sitting on the cushions on the floor and kindly offers a spare chair. No desk here, but it will be definitely useful for other things!

I make dinner and in the meantime chat with a new flatmate from Israel. After this some writing, speak with the cousin on the phone, emails. Actually It's an evening of reconnections. I call friends (two couples) in Ireland we were fortunate to meet with my Magda and Agnieszka during our travels in Ireland 5 years ago. They are very friendly and cheerful people, a joy speaking to them. This refreshes some good memories from our travels, we expierenced a lot of good-will from Irish people...

A picture with (l->R)Mary, John, Magda, Deirdre and Pat standing (picture by Agnieszka)



And here's one with Agnieszka ! (picture by Magda)



So that was almost 5 years ago !

What else ? Some reading from JGB and some fun on facebook. Now AT lie-down and winding down ... recap ... journal ... soon to bed.

Today's noticing: the quality of how I begin the day determines the quality of how I experience the day. Now, once I see it, what's next ?

It's 1:26 a.m. Goodnight !