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The heat pad helped with my pain. So did the Spag Bol, salad and Oreo ice cream for dinner.

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I got the back warming blanket out. It’s cool enough now to use that for back pain again.

Starting to get the back to work anxiety for tomorrow. No leave booked yet for the coming academic year so got nothing to look forward work towards to. Have to get some leave booked in asap.

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Pain is flaring slightly today. I assume it’s stress about going back to work tomorrow. I had a short nap and rest to help me relax a little.

Stella’s check up was ok. I’m waiting for dog walker so I can have a nap but everything seems to be running late today. Managed to take down a wash and put another load of laundry on.

We’ve been waiting for over half an hour. Sigh. Still not seen vet. Must have had some emergencies or complicated cases.

At vet for Stella’s prepaid annual check up and vaccine and that will be our last appointment at this vet’s.

I had the foresight to add Kinder Chocolate to the grocery oder that arrived today. Delicious.

I did go for a little swim and just waiting for Ocado to arrive.

I’m considering a gentle swim this afternoon, I really struggled to get up this morning though and I have the motivation of a sloth today. I’m just very tired. I’m so glad I came back Sunday afternoon.

I’m pleased to finally have had a proper rest day. I didn’t get dressed until 3pm. Of course we had to go out once with Stella & I did one load of laundry as it’s piling up post holidy, but I just chilled or napped otherwise. I really needed that especially after the last 3 very busy days.

Rosie jumped on the sofa next to he for some attention and Stella left her to it thankfully. I think the cats are very pleased I’m back. They are being extra affectionate.

I’m not dressed yet. But I’ve had breakfast and lunch and put a wash on and looked at my post holiday finances which are in ok shape - I spent less than expected. Time for another nap. Then we might try & take Stella out for a bit.

Why is it going back up to 24 degrees this week down here? I was quite enjoying the 18 degrees at Rydal this weekend and sleeping under the duvet. It was very cosy.

I slept for 10hrs and I’m not panning on doing much today

It’s my wedding anniversary with my late husband today. But so far I’ve been too tired and too focussed on driving & various other things to have much time to think about it. It would have been 11 years.

Back home and exhausted as I drove all the way with 3 rest stops but no sleep because of Stella. In bed now with Luna. Cats and B seemed pleased to see me. Stella was happy to see B..

Also I had a huge slab of homemade lemon meringue cake and it was delicious and now I’m super full.

Joined in a lovely mini birthday party this evening for 1.5hrs for 3 group members. With tasty cake, bingo and a quiz. Stella coped ok & so did I as it was quite structured. Now in bed and Stella is spark out even though there are distant voices etc. Hoping that means we both sleep better tonight.

Very tired again today. Having a nice time but not getting enough rest. So will leave tomorrow instead of Monday. So I can catch up on sleep at home for a few more days before work.

Stella enjoyed working our groups private craft room this evening after initially barking at everyone from our group coming in. But then worked the room for fuss and attention and the propeller tail even made an appearance. So many new frens.

We were out above Rydal water earlier. Stella lovesd that but she’s definitely struggling with the doors going and people going past at Rydal Hall in our room, as she did in thd hotel on the way up. Will have to see if I can do more than one night here with her. We are meant to be here for 3 nights.

Finally in a bed again

Not much chance for proper rest during the today, had to leave cottage at 10 & can’t check in at new place until 4pm. It’s raining. We are at second cafe but Stella is very barky at everyone coming in or walking past which isn’t relaxing. I can’t drive too long or walk her too long either.

I’m not keen on the holiday IBS-C. Always happens. It’s been going since Sunday. It’s probably the change of environment, routine and diet. Thankfully I brought meds this time.

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