This morning my girl and I got up just after 5am, hit the footpath by 5.30am, went for a run and then came home and made pancakes.
Because.
Shrove Tuesday.
Best excuse ever.
Tuesday, 9 February 2016
Monday, 8 February 2016
Lifting heavy stuff makes me feel awesome.
The title pretty much says it all really.
I started a Hypertrophy stage this morning in the gym.
All my lifts are up hugely since last year.
Soooooo insanely happy, and such a positive boost to my mood.
Being stronger is one of the best feelings in the world.
I started a Hypertrophy stage this morning in the gym.
All my lifts are up hugely since last year.
Soooooo insanely happy, and such a positive boost to my mood.
Being stronger is one of the best feelings in the world.
Sunday, 7 February 2016
Sunday, sunday....
There are days I think I should be split into several different parts or at least be cloned a couple of times so I can get more done and be there for more people.
Today is one of those days.
There's only so much of me to go around.
Today I've also had to make the decision to let go of something I enjoyed doing because I just can't fit it in any more, and the alternative option wasn't going to work.
But such is life I suppose. Ebbs and flows.
I've almost finished all my work. The house looks like crap, but I guess I'll catch up with that tomorrow at some stage.
Time now to get started on the usual stuff - dinner, check homework and all that jazz.
School tomorrow.
Work tomorrow.
Let's do this.
Today is one of those days.
There's only so much of me to go around.
Today I've also had to make the decision to let go of something I enjoyed doing because I just can't fit it in any more, and the alternative option wasn't going to work.
But such is life I suppose. Ebbs and flows.
I've almost finished all my work. The house looks like crap, but I guess I'll catch up with that tomorrow at some stage.
Time now to get started on the usual stuff - dinner, check homework and all that jazz.
School tomorrow.
Work tomorrow.
Let's do this.
Saturday, 6 February 2016
Working weekends
Such is life I suppose.
I try not to work on weekends, but sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
So studio time interspersed with washing, housework and helping kids with schoolwork/assignments... just a part of life really.
The husband and boy child went to the skateboard park this morning for 3 hours, so that left me and my girl some time to get work done.
I love having a child that can use a vacuum cleaner ;)
I try not to work on weekends, but sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
So studio time interspersed with washing, housework and helping kids with schoolwork/assignments... just a part of life really.
The husband and boy child went to the skateboard park this morning for 3 hours, so that left me and my girl some time to get work done.
I love having a child that can use a vacuum cleaner ;)
Friday, 5 February 2016
Aiming for self care
I run my own business.
It's pretty cool. I make a product that both helps people and brings happiness. You've gotta be happy with that.
Unfortunately it can also get incredibly busy and insane and mind-numbingly frustrating all at the same time. And I've been juggling work, kids, house, family, holidays and whatnot for the last month or so.. constantly. I'm just about all drained out.
So I decided self care was in order. But, as I do, I incorporated a little bit of 'work'.
Every Friday I am blocking out some time to explore a different coffee shop. Have a coffee and do a little bit of planning before getting stuck into errands, groceries and whatever else my list entails. With the new school drop-off routine, this means before or just on 9am, which gives me plenty of time in the rest of the day to get my other work done.
I started this morning at a coffee shop I already frequent. And it was lovely. I blocked everyone else out and just did what I came to do. So peaceful, very calm and unrushed.
Now I just have to decide where I shall go next week :)
It's pretty cool. I make a product that both helps people and brings happiness. You've gotta be happy with that.
Unfortunately it can also get incredibly busy and insane and mind-numbingly frustrating all at the same time. And I've been juggling work, kids, house, family, holidays and whatnot for the last month or so.. constantly. I'm just about all drained out.
So I decided self care was in order. But, as I do, I incorporated a little bit of 'work'.
Every Friday I am blocking out some time to explore a different coffee shop. Have a coffee and do a little bit of planning before getting stuck into errands, groceries and whatever else my list entails. With the new school drop-off routine, this means before or just on 9am, which gives me plenty of time in the rest of the day to get my other work done.
I started this morning at a coffee shop I already frequent. And it was lovely. I blocked everyone else out and just did what I came to do. So peaceful, very calm and unrushed.
Now I just have to decide where I shall go next week :)
Thursday, 4 February 2016
Running for it
Mister 8 has been bugging me for ages, so this morning we got up early and were out the door at 5.30am for a walk/jog/run.
Yes, that's early.
Yeah, I'm one of those morning people.
Which means I'm in bed by 9pm ;)
It was so nice. We shall be doing it again and I'm left wondering why we put it off - tired, busy, couldn't be bothered etc.
And then I did the school run, get home and have a text from a friend asking if I wanted a coffee. I needed human interaction, so definitely.
She needed to pick some stuff up so I entertained her munchkin for a bit, which isn't hard because he's adorable.
And now I'm back at work slogging my way through my list and I have the washing machine on (again) and the dryer going downstairs because, children and dirty clothes.
My life is so glamourous. I feel excited because I have fresh sheets on the bed and a new quilt cover from Myer. Seriously. I need a life.
Yes, that's early.
Yeah, I'm one of those morning people.
Which means I'm in bed by 9pm ;)
It was so nice. We shall be doing it again and I'm left wondering why we put it off - tired, busy, couldn't be bothered etc.
And then I did the school run, get home and have a text from a friend asking if I wanted a coffee. I needed human interaction, so definitely.
She needed to pick some stuff up so I entertained her munchkin for a bit, which isn't hard because he's adorable.
And now I'm back at work slogging my way through my list and I have the washing machine on (again) and the dryer going downstairs because, children and dirty clothes.
My life is so glamourous. I feel excited because I have fresh sheets on the bed and a new quilt cover from Myer. Seriously. I need a life.
Wednesday, 3 February 2016
Can we start today over?
Trying to have a discussion with a stubborn and argumentative 8 year old boy is like banging your head against the proverbial brick wall. Guaranteed headache even.
No sleep (again).
The only saving grace so far today (yes, I realise it's only barely 9.30am) is the 5am gym session I had this morning.
Although I'm not overly certain that lifting heavy pieces of iron in a dark garage at 5am when you've had about 2 hours total broken sleep is the best way to 'brighten the day'. It did make me feel better for a while though, and I am glad I did it.
Other than that... well I went the wrong way to school and had to backtrack through some side streets. That was fun. Not sure what I was thinking at the time, I think auto-pilot kicked in.
I have a full work day. I would take offers of coffee being delivered, but I honestly have a crap-load of work to do and am having difficulty figuring out just where to start.
It would almost be easier to work for someone else today. Guaranteed pay, cushy office, lunch breaks...
Okay. Whinge over. Time to get to work.
No sleep (again).
The only saving grace so far today (yes, I realise it's only barely 9.30am) is the 5am gym session I had this morning.
Although I'm not overly certain that lifting heavy pieces of iron in a dark garage at 5am when you've had about 2 hours total broken sleep is the best way to 'brighten the day'. It did make me feel better for a while though, and I am glad I did it.
Other than that... well I went the wrong way to school and had to backtrack through some side streets. That was fun. Not sure what I was thinking at the time, I think auto-pilot kicked in.
I have a full work day. I would take offers of coffee being delivered, but I honestly have a crap-load of work to do and am having difficulty figuring out just where to start.
It would almost be easier to work for someone else today. Guaranteed pay, cushy office, lunch breaks...
Okay. Whinge over. Time to get to work.
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