Monday, 1st January 2024 - Pond Paddling

I am a bit of a 'bah humbug' when it comes to New Years Eve and was asleep well before 2023 turned into 2024. At just before midnight our fire alarm went off so I did get to see the New Year in. There was no fire just a glitch in the smoke alarm. We went back to bed and listened to the wind and rain.

I have a few resolutions and have learnt from past failures not to choose anything too challenging. One is to write a To-Do list. I have a tendency to get easily distracted. A list that I can cross off keeps me focused - sometimes. Those I didn't do today I feel no guilt about and can be carried on into tomorrow. 

I went for a walk this afternoon as it turned dark. Someone was also walking and I commented to them on how mad it was to be out. It turned out to be Tim who had caught me up. Well how was I meant to recognise him in the dark?

The smoked salmon I was planning to make into a pasta dinner got snaffled at lunchtime. I made Delia's leek and potato soup and cheese scones instead. I am very partial to a cheese scone and feel stuffed.

Have you played the Magnetic game with stones. Tom and I have been playing in the evenings. It doesn't take much skill. Great way to end the day when you're tired and my brain is shutting down. I love it.

For each of the 366 days in 2024, I am creating and sending a postcard to keep in touch with friends and family.

This is the first one and has been given to Tom, my son, who encouraged me to take on the project and helped me with setting it up.

Pond Paddling 1/366

Pen and watercolour