He, who every morning plans the transactions of the day, and follows that plan, carries a thread that will guide him through a labyrinth of the most busy life.
- Victor Hugo -
You know that happy, tired, feeling you get after a day of moving from one thing to the next and ticking them off as you go? I have it now...after a very busy Saturday. I actually don't like to say the word busy as it hints at being a little out of control though, I prefer productive, and today was most definitely that; productive.
Woke up ✅
It's always a good day when this happens and today was no exception. I went through my usual morning thing of thinking about everything I'm grateful for in life and a mental list of the things I'd be doing that day then jumped out of bed ready to attack the day. Ok, I didn't exactly jump, it was more of a roll out of bed and hit the floor kind of thing.
Coffee and breakfast ✅
I caught up with a friend of mine for coffee and breakfast; she has some challenges currently and wanted my thoughts and input. Three hours, and a very legit breakfast later, we parted ways and I headed home to start the list of tasks I had planned.
Yard work, gardening and workshop rearranging ✅
That was pretty much the rest of my day to be honest, although, due to how hot it was I took a little break in the hottest part of the day and did all the housework inside. And if you believe that you're bonkers - I had a snooze for an hour.
I was pretty pleased with what I got done. My workshop is now a little more user-friendly; it was before I guess as I'm an organised man, but I consolidated a few things into cabinets which meant I was able to get rid of one of them and make more floor-space. I also reorganised one of my garages where I keep my four wheel drive, did some more consolidation and gave it a good sweep out. It's looking schmick!
The gardening was mainly tending my fruit and vegetables and I'm happy to report that things are moving along nicely there. This sunny weather is helping as we've had a far too cold and wet spring. With summer here, I think my garden is going to boom. Come on tomatoes, grow you good things!
Showered and holding down the couch ✅
I probably shouldn't give this one a full tick just yet, it's only half done.
I came inside at 20:30 just as it was getting dark and took a shower then decided to write a quick summary of my day. I've got dinner on, penne arrabbiata tonight, with an appropriate amount of garlic bread and you know what...I'm going to crack open a bottle of wine also, something I rarely do.
Once I'm on the couch, probably within about ten minutes of me publishing this post, I'll start searching for a new series to watch; I finished Peaky Blinders last night, well worth a look by the way folks, and want to start something new. I have no idea what so feel free to comment if you know of something I might like.
It's been a great day to be honest; I'm a little tired but I achieved a lot which for me, someone who has always got plenty going on, is a good thing.
I wonder what you've been up to so far this weekend. If you want to let me know please do so, make a comment and tell me what you've done or what you have planned.
Happy weekend y'all.
Design and create your ideal life, don't live it by default - Tomorrow isn't promised so be humble and kind
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