'Twas the week before Christmas and as I finished teaching in the schools last week it was time to complete plans for the rest of the month and next year.
But it did mean more time for playing with Frankie and meeting friends.
I enjoyed a socially distanced beach walk with my friend and fellow yogi, Sue.
Last year we shared a room on a yoga retreat in Turkey and she comes to all my yoga retreats in Wales.
An intrepid traveller since she retired, Sue often goes to India on her own a couple of times a year.
Sue is such an inspiration and she gave me some home-made biscotti too.
Back home I recorded a yoga class video for staff at my local hospital.
Until March I taught a weekly staff class there which was lovely but they liked my idea to create a weekly yoga video which I have been doing since lockdown.
I just use youtube and upload it to an unlisted link.
So simple, even I can do it.
Next, it was time to plan my last zoom Yin Yoga class of the year.
It's not the same as a cozy church hall but at least I get to see lots of my lovely students faces even if it is on a screen.
How would I get through without black coffee and iced gingerbread biscuits?
And lots of 5am starts with this one!
Thank heavens for Turmeric Tea.
It was a week of firsts for Frankie.
First off, his first walk in the concrete jungle.
And then his daddy took him for his first grooming session.
He smells soo good!
Somehow I managed to tidy my wardrobe.
As I had to make room for some ebay purchases including these brand new Clarks boots for £19.99 in my 4.5 size which is hard to find.
I also found time to read my favourite winter book, The Christmas Chronicles: Notes, Stories & 100 Essential Reciipes for Midwinter by Nigel Slater.
Tonight I will start this one I found at the charity shop - the title seems so appropriate this year.
Generally, evenings looked like this.
And I will sign off with Friday's outfit.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
Today I wore:
Boots - Clarks from ebay
Jeans - Tesco
Shirt- Mint Velvet
Tank top - Oasis
Your time with your friend - I'm so envious. We are not permitted any socializing right now...sigh.
ReplyDeleteYour pup is adorable! He's found your closet - look out!
I love the tree behind you and also your lovely white-trimmed one! They are beautiful.
Take care, Jane!
Thank you Sheila.
DeleteHow sad you can't meet friends. At least we can outdoors still although I had to cancel my Boxing Day bash with my family who don't live with us as we can now only socialise indoors on CHristmas Day but at least they will pop round in the morning.
Strange times.
Take care,
Jane X
Great find on the Clarkes boots. My everyday black stompy boots are a trusty pair from Clarkes. Frankie is so cute. A friend said they took their dog for a groom before last Christmas and the dog came back smelling like Christmas spice and berries! Your friend Sue sounds awesome. One of my brother’s (he’s the foodie in the family) favourite cook books is one by Nigel Slater. Good job on embracing the technology! Lulu xXx
ReplyDeleteEmbracing technology! It's a bit of an awkward hug at the moment but I am getting there!!!
DeleteFrankie is gorgeous - and glad you caught up with your friend. My social life has been outdoors for months now with dog walks with friends! Take care X
ReplyDeleteAwh jane I left a long rambling message but it disappeared.
ReplyDeleteThanks for saying hello over on my blog.
I love your blog too. I’ll come back when I get the glitch fixed
Lynn xx
I love the cheery trio of photos a the top!
ReplyDeleteFrankie is gorgeous, I'd love a snuggle with him, he looks all wriggly and cute.
Those boots are gorgeous. Do you ever look at the Clarks' Outlet website? They often have some amazing bargains - I got some of their limited edition Liberty/V&A museum collaboration shoes for £10 a couple of years ago! xxx
That's a great tip Vix, thank you. X
DeleteFrankie is a darling!
ReplyDeleteYour tree looks lovely and what a steal those boots were! I often struggle to get decent shoes in my footsize of a 42 (8.5). In Bali, I couldn't get ANY!
Thank you - he is!
DeleteI bet you didn't need many shoes in Bali though!!
Jane XX
Oh no my comments keep disappearing. I just want to say hi and thanks for popping by my blog. Frankie is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHope it works this time..
I’ll be back
Lynn xx