I’ve dreamt about you nearly every night this week.

Song of the day: Arctic Monkeys – Do I wanna know? 

I have to really be in a certain mood to listen to this song and album as it reminds me of a time I was a very different version of my self. That sounds really weird when read out but I know what I mean. That being said I still adore this song and that guitar riff is just brilliant.

Today’s Thoughts: 

So I took a bit of a break from writing in fact the last time I wrote on this page was the 17th, oops!! I don’t really know why that is. I kept thinking about sitting down and writing and then would just get distracted by something else. I am back now though and I am hoping to create/write some different things along with my usual journal style blogs. I am hoping I can come with a schedule for myself at the end of the month so watch out for that!

So what have I been doing whilst not writing? Well Cross Stitching mainly. I am currently trying to complete the Gravity Falls gnome puking a beautiful rainbow following this pattern by Cross Stitch Quest. I have always loved cross stitching from when I was first learning to sew, if I could I would just cross stitch the rest of my days away 😛

We went up to Yarm, near Yorkshire last weekend to go see Stu’s grandmas and family. It was nice for Stu to see his grandmas because he lives so far away he barely gets to interact with them. I impressed Grandma Brown with my needle felting skills and it was nice to stay somewhere different to home to be honest especially because I know we aren’t likely to get a holiday this year.

Other then that I have been looking after Stu the last two days as he has had to have time off work with migraines. Continuing with my driving lessons – which is actually going rather well and thinking up ideas for my current Etsy but also new ideas based around my love of cross stitching and making stuff. I am really set on working for myself now and I really want to work hard and push for something to stick. Wish me luck!

What can make tomorrow better: 

• Do some more market research into Etsy.
• Set out plans for different blog posts.
• Clean my messy flat.

Today’s Positive Photo: 

Wheatley in his favourite place … a box.

Don’t you forget about me.

Song of the day: Simple Minds – Don’t you forget about me.  

This song is the soundtrack to The Breakfast Club a film I hold dear to my heart as it is one of mine and my best friends (Liz) favourite films to watch. I love just how this song sounds so 80’s yet it doesn’t feel dated. One of the best songs to sing along to ever.

Today’s Thoughts: 

Yesterday I got everything uploaded to Etsy which actually took me quite a bit of time, but I am happy that it is all set up now. I just have to figure my way round the marketing now…. hey if you are looking for a cute handmade quilt here is a link! After sorting that I did my exercise routine, had a shower and then went for a walk and posted a couple of things for Ebay. I then came home and worked on the chores and cross-stitched for a bit.

I have been feeling a lot more calm recently and I think it is because I am trying to reach out to people more often and I am taking time to practise more mindfulness. Mindfulness is something I have struggled with a lot because I find myself so distracted by all my thoughts – but I have been trying really hard and I really think it is having a positive impact.

Today I am looking to finish my cross-stitch (it is for a birthday present) and work on some more creative things before tonight. When Stu gets home I got myself some learners insurance so I can go out and practise in the car with him. Funny enough I don’t feel too nervous about that which I thought I would be. I mostly feel excited to be taking the steps to getting my drivers licence.

What Can Make Tomorrow Better:

• Share the Etsy around.
• Eat more fruit.
• Go for a walk.

Today’s Positive Photo: 

Me sitting somewhere in the Peak district earlier this year.