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Life after a lockdown – 12 October 2021

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Well, life definitely got in the way of blogging these past 18 months and I’m not just talking about the pandemic.  I changed jobs, still working…

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I’m Bec a 50-something adopted Mancunian.
I’m a gardener, a hill walker, an outdoor enthusiast, and a bit of a geek.
I have osteo-arthritis but yoga, mindfulness, and crafting help my wellbeing. I’m part of Cottonopolis WI in Ancoats, Manchester.  I love cooking, music, getting into the city as well out on the hills.
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DAY 2: GOLD 'Let's fly away' I wish! I'd really l DAY 2: GOLD 'Let's fly away' I wish! I'd really like to plan a trip abroad but it feels even more uncertain than ever... isolation is complex for us logistically. The gold pen + pineapple topper seem exotic and almost unobtainable... like a holiday in the sun.... fingers crossed we fly in 2022. #decemberreflections2021 from @susannahconway Image @lyricalhost premium Black Fri bundle (ask me for #affiliatecode)
DAY 1: MY SMILE taken in the front garden still wo DAY 1: MY SMILE taken in the front garden still working from home after nearly a year in my job - part of a lovely team in a very busy role - enjoying making a difference. #gratefuleveryday Joining @susannahconway in #decemberreflections2021
DAY 7: LOVE + DAY 8: NATURE 'The Passionate Sheph DAY 7: LOVE + DAY 8: NATURE 'The Passionate Shepherd to his Love' Poem by Christopher Marlowe 1588 a contemporary of Shakespeare, a playwrite too who met a grizzly end age 29. Its a gift from my awesome husband to mark out 1st year together - It sums the place of nature in our hearts and our life together. #gratitude30
DAY 4: LAUGH - my chap makes me laugh every day - DAY 4: LAUGH - my chap makes me laugh every day - he's such a positive person and always does his absolute best in everything h does. He's 100% supportive to me and so many others - always kind and helpful. V v proud of him. Carry on giving life 'your best shot'. #gratitude30 #laughterismedicine #laughisgoodforthesoul
DAY 3 Colour - I love tulips - I'm planting some m DAY 3 Colour - I love tulips - I'm planting some more in my pots in the garden. You can never have too many tulips. #gratitude30 @positivelypresent Harking back to visiting @rhsbridgewater in May (we go about once a month). #gardeningismytherapy #connectwithnature #tuliplover Ps you can plant tulips right through until Nov/Dec if its still mild. I've planted them on Christmas Day before now and they've still flowered 💐
DAY 2: OPTIMISM #gratitude30 its been a tough 2 ye DAY 2: OPTIMISM #gratitude30 its been a tough 2 years but I'm hoping we can go abroad on adventures next year. Can't start planning just yet... as too much uncertainty. Follow the prompts from @positivelypresent help to notice the positives every day. Image from my fab blog hosts @lyricalhost
Day 1. 'Words' from @veronicadearly for #gratitude Day 1. 'Words' from @veronicadearly for #gratitude30 @positivelypresent. Image @veronicadearly - fab artist + wise words 'Take a minute to be grateful for everything that isn't completely shit right now'
Looking forward to #BlogOn21 today - always learn Looking forward to #BlogOn21 today - always learn something new. And #irregularchoicebag is getting a day out - thanks @irregularchoicemanchester 🙂 Come and say hello - I'm a gardening, days out and life as a 50something in Manchester. @blogonuk #blogon
I put on my lucky #irregularchoiceshoes and when I put on my lucky #irregularchoiceshoes and when to hunt for diesel so N could get to work. I found some in the 2nd petrol station... the 1st had only unleaded... no queues. What an inept and dangerous government we have... Covid rates rising, people dying, Brexit with all dire consequences and Poverty increasing...physical, mental health and wellbeing trashed... VAWG... I'm not surprised EU citizens have left this banana Republic... I would too if I could.
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