Day Four: Planning for the Week Ahead and Christmas Bedroom

Today was lovely. I know I have a hard time getting myself going and out of the house. Especially when I'm exhausted and waking up when it's still dark out. But when I do I'm glad that I get out and do something. Working evenings isn't ideal because I have a hard time making plans before-hand. I always feel stressed about what's coming up, when I have to leave, what I need to prepare etc. But if I push myself to go out and do something it makes my day feel more substantial and gives me more things to reflect on when it's over. I don't feel so useless. So how did I make myself useful today?

Started off with the best London Fog I've had in a long time, and then a brunch session which consisted of me and my best friend trying to plan our lives over the next month. This was the only way we were going to fit in sufficient hang-out time before she leaves for the holidays to go home. But it was nice to have the time sit down and set some time aside for the future. We know exactly what we're working with. 

After that we had a cheeky wander around Homesense (aka Heaven) and I may have made a sneaky little purchase....CUE: the photo of my new bed sheets with holly berries all over them! It was worth it and now my bedroom is even more festive. I am going to fall asleep living all my festive dreams! (Very stoked about these sheets). I also got to chat and catch up a bit with my Mom and make some plans.

Finally, this is a little leftover from yesterday, but I finally finished reading It. This was a big positive for me. I have been in the process of "reading" this book for years. I couldn't really sit down and read much when I got the book originally. I had some trouble getting into reading while I was at school - perhaps because there was so much already involved that was forced, I didn't want to read anymore in my spare time. But since moving back I have been on a roll and this book is massive and I'm so proud to say that even though it took me forever I finally made it through. I love the feeling of finishing a book, especially a giant one. And I think I'm going to wait a while before I tackle one that size again.

What is something you accomplished today? Even if you don't comment, take a second to think of something. One of my students was having a rough day today but she did something incredible: she was celebrating just making it to her lesson. So maybe it's as simple as remembering to make yourself dinner when you got home. Whatever it is, take a moment to celebrate it. You deserve it! 

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