Gilly does Gilly

 

Ellie is home at the moment, ready to look after the dog and the house (and her brother) when we're away. She's just spent her uniform budget for work and had a lovely long green cardigan (the style that goes down to your calves). I decided it would go lovely with my new travel pants! When I asked if I could borrow it she reminded me I already had my own long cardi. Oh yeah, I'd completely forgotten about it. And had no idea where it was. But my grey one would look really stylish with the black pants. I looked everywhere. Wardrobes, on the pegs behind all the doors, in the coat cupboards, drawers, under the bed. Ellie and Mark shouting suggestions. I was sad, as even though I'd forgotten about it now I remembered I really, really wanted it back! Where was my long grey cardigan? Try dad's chair (chair in our bedroom where he flings his clothes) says Elle. He looked and as he was moving a navy woollen thing to see under it I yelled with delight - that's it! My lovely grey cardigan is in fact a navy cardi (as above pic will show) which does not match my new black trousers!! Ellie, can I borrow your new green cardigan? She said yes 👍😄

We had 'work related stress' training at work the other day. It was great. Box breathing, a bit of a chat, followed by meditation. I almost fell asleep. We also got a wellbeing card - mine said ' and a sleeping tip card - 'listen to soothing music before bed'. And... We got paid! No wonder I love my job.

I've been very vocal about the weather this week. It's so cold and wet and miserable. I've been saying how I'm not emotionally or physically ready for autumn. Especially after a poor summer. However, I realised I've been premature with my chagrin. Autumn is actually lush. Think roaring fires, under a cosy blanket with a hot chocolate. Dark nights with the curtains shut and candles lit. Walking in the woods with chunky jumpers, woolly hats and purple gloves! Yes summer was not great but I'm going to embrace this new season and concentrate on all the best bits! Bring it on. 

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