Last run of the year and I felt I ought to get out despite the cold which developed over the weekend but hasn't turned into full blown flu. After all a gentle run might help to clear the head and it wasn't too cold out today.
Not that I ever exactly 'run' more like a gentle job at an easy pace. Slow and steady and once I've warmed up, as long as my calf muscles don't seize up I can usually managed my regular route in around twenty-five minutes. OK - so that's hardly enough to get warmed up for some of the more serious runners out there but it's enough for me to stop turning into a total couch potato!
Not too many people out dog walking today - must all be at the sales. It's noticeable at this time of year how many young dogs there are around - puppies for Christmas.
Time management solutions for busy people - organise your business, your life and have fun.
Boxing Day Activities
Parents are both in bed having gone down with flu. Mum has been in bed since my arrival on Sunday but Dad finally retired to bed early last night after Christmas lunch. It takes a lot for him to admit that he's ill, so he must be feeling pretty dreadful.
Having ventured into Tesco Express - the only place currently open, I've been reluctantly feeding them Lemsip Max Cold and Flu and Mum is at least looking a little better today. She did make it down for present opening and lunch yesterday and of course neither of them can stay in bed too long without hearing the patter of feet coming down to check up on me.
Having depressed myself with my sister's present - no, the present was lovely (a set of scales) - it was just the read-out it gave which was depressing - I got out for a run round the block this morning. A lovely sunny, winter's day. Not too cold and a few people out and about with young families walking off Christmas lunch before they sat down to cold turkey for their Boxing Day lunch. Ours was soup made with stock from the duck yesterday. The good thing about duck is that there isn't masses left over the following day.
So what have you been up to on Boxing Day? Have you hit the sales for your smash and grab 75% off bargain or have you been spending the day with family or are you now trying to avoid spending time with family having decided that 24 hours with your immediate family is more than enough? There's only so much TV, crosswords and knitting that I can do, so I have to admit to opening up the laptop just to keep up with things and clear out the spam and it's a good excuse to catch up on some blogging.
Enjoy the rest of your week - especially if you're not working.
Having ventured into Tesco Express - the only place currently open, I've been reluctantly feeding them Lemsip Max Cold and Flu and Mum is at least looking a little better today. She did make it down for present opening and lunch yesterday and of course neither of them can stay in bed too long without hearing the patter of feet coming down to check up on me.
Having depressed myself with my sister's present - no, the present was lovely (a set of scales) - it was just the read-out it gave which was depressing - I got out for a run round the block this morning. A lovely sunny, winter's day. Not too cold and a few people out and about with young families walking off Christmas lunch before they sat down to cold turkey for their Boxing Day lunch. Ours was soup made with stock from the duck yesterday. The good thing about duck is that there isn't masses left over the following day.
So what have you been up to on Boxing Day? Have you hit the sales for your smash and grab 75% off bargain or have you been spending the day with family or are you now trying to avoid spending time with family having decided that 24 hours with your immediate family is more than enough? There's only so much TV, crosswords and knitting that I can do, so I have to admit to opening up the laptop just to keep up with things and clear out the spam and it's a good excuse to catch up on some blogging.
Enjoy the rest of your week - especially if you're not working.
December Newsletter - If Only I Had More Time
My latest newsletter is just out. This month's main article is how to plan your time.
Now is the time of year to take a look back on what you’ve achieved this year and put together your plan for 2008. Set aside some time in the next couple of weeks to take a look back at the past year and make a note of your successes and challenges. I’m sure there have been a few of both.
- if you'd like a free copy of the December issue, let me know and I'll be happy to send it to you or just sign up on my website.
Now is the time of year to take a look back on what you’ve achieved this year and put together your plan for 2008. Set aside some time in the next couple of weeks to take a look back at the past year and make a note of your successes and challenges. I’m sure there have been a few of both.
- if you'd like a free copy of the December issue, let me know and I'll be happy to send it to you or just sign up on my website.
Brrrr - Who Turned The Thermostat Down?
Gosh it's cold out there. Although I'd dug out my winter running clothes last week when it was still relatively mild, this morning was definitely MUCH cooler with a cold, pretty strong north wind blowing and making it feel even colder. I'd gone out with hat on but hadn't thought it would be cold enough for gloves. Wrong!
I'm most definitely not one of those runners that can go out in shorts and t-shirt in all weathers. Come the winter, when I do venture out, I'll most definitely be wrapped in hat, gloves and several layers.
I'm most definitely not one of those runners that can go out in shorts and t-shirt in all weathers. Come the winter, when I do venture out, I'll most definitely be wrapped in hat, gloves and several layers.
Brighton Chamber of Commerce - Christmas Party.
For those of us who run our own business and have a business consisting of one, it's good to get the chance to attend at least some form of Christmas celebration and this year, as a last minute decision (due to a last minute change in plans ... not mine), I signed up for the Chambers Christmas Party. This year they combined with several other organisations - so rather than end up with endless plates of turkey and all the trimmings in yet another hotel, you only needed to have the one.
Definitely worth going out on a very windy and blustery night. It was a great event, a wonderful turnout, great entertainment and a chance to catch up with people from the other groups that I hadn't seen in a while and wasn't necessarily expecting to see. The organisers had done a great job keeping us all fed and watered for the evening, with a live band to get people out on the dance floor. I learnt a few new steps and had more fun than I've had in a while being whisked around the dance floor. Not exactly Strictly Come Dancing but with a bit more practise I might not disgrace myself too much.
Definitely worth going out on a very windy and blustery night. It was a great event, a wonderful turnout, great entertainment and a chance to catch up with people from the other groups that I hadn't seen in a while and wasn't necessarily expecting to see. The organisers had done a great job keeping us all fed and watered for the evening, with a live band to get people out on the dance floor. I learnt a few new steps and had more fun than I've had in a while being whisked around the dance floor. Not exactly Strictly Come Dancing but with a bit more practise I might not disgrace myself too much.
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