Earlier evenings, earlier mornings. I was awake this morning at 7.30, and unable to get back to sleep (unheard of recently, I assure you). So I got up all, on my own, in a quiet house and pondered what to do.
I could have pottered on twitter. I did read a few tweets and a couple of blogposts, which I enjoyed and RTed with appropriate comments. There was one from Jikan, Zen and the Art of Maze Making. And then there was The One that Broke the Camel’s Back from Mammy Woo. Thought provoking. Still haven’t worked out what to put in a comment.
But then I decided to get out and do something. So I shoved some washing in the machine, found my running gear and new camera, grabbed a couple of quid and headed for the beach, at a slow run. I only do slow running now – the midwife said I could run, but that I should take it steady, and make sure not to overheat, which actually this morning was a serious possibility.
Gorgeous day. Ran slowly down to the beach, then walked back up the hill to the nearest cafe, and bought myself lemon drizzle cake for breakfast. Lovely lady in the cafe threw in a cup of water for free 😀
So then all I had to do was find somewhere to sit to eat it.
Not difficult. So I enjoyed cake, and some time in the sun, and then I walked home, trying out the camera some more on the way. Not too impressed with the pictures so far I have to say, it really didn’t handle light conditions desperately well, but I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it.
And when I got home, Smallest still wasn’t up. Though she managed to get up quite quickly, and was lovely throughout. *And* I’ve managed to put her to bed again tonight. So all I need to do is go and join her.
What do you reckon – was that a good use of a couple of hours to myself? How would you have spent them?
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