Daily thoughts… Day 14 of 366

IMHO it’s good to have goals. They don’t have to be big or difficult, a goal might be to read a book or visit someone you haven’t seen in a while. I lived for many years without any real goals – nothing to mark the passage of time – one day was just like anotherContinue reading “Daily thoughts… Day 14 of 366”

Daily thoughts… Day 11 of 366

If I had my time again I think I would follow a path in Earth Sciences; my first choice would be in the field of volcanology. Some of you know I love visiting volcanoes and they are the subject of one of my talks. You can’t get straight into Volcanology, you have to do aContinue reading “Daily thoughts… Day 11 of 366”

Daily thoughts… Day 10 of 366

The second Wednesday of each month is my local Women’s Institute meeting. The first part is a meeting, followed by a speaker, coffee/tea/cake and then close. We take turns doing certain jobs at the meeting, like serving the tea, and this month my job was to give the vote of thanks to our speaker.  TheContinue reading “Daily thoughts… Day 10 of 366”

Daily thoughts… Day 8 of 366

In a previous post I mentioned that last year I prioritised work, and it was to the extent that I would regularly miss lunch to get something done and often work late. We all do this from time to time as most of us are conscientious, and go the extra mile when there is aContinue reading “Daily thoughts… Day 8 of 366”

Daily thoughts… Day 7 of 366

Shared a great morning walk with a friend today. 2024 is going to be friends appreciation year, of old friends and new. I can’t decide whether this friend is old or new, I think she’s a bit of both! We’ve known each other for years from playing in the same orchestra, but have recently connectedContinue reading “Daily thoughts… Day 7 of 366”

Daily thoughts… Day 6 of 366

After a productive week at work, I took the opportunity to try out some new kit (rucksack, boots and socks) in advance of a 5-day trek planned later in the year. Rather than using water or weights in the rucksack, I filled it with various books that are on my bedside table waiting to beContinue reading “Daily thoughts… Day 6 of 366”

Daily thoughts… Day 5 of 366

New horizons approach! Today my friend and I did a thing – a trip was booked! Both of us are celebrating our 50th year and have never been to this place, even though it’s on our doorstep. The photo will hopefully give you a hint, and if I tell you that one of the landmarks hasContinue reading “Daily thoughts… Day 5 of 366”