And we’re still in January, which always feels like the longest month of the year with its cold, grey days. I’ve enjoyed this month, it’s given me time to focus on life and make positive changes. I’ve not gone crazy and tried to do all the things immediatly, just simply eat and sleep well and have a daily walk, the perfect way for me to clear my head in the evenings.

Here are my 5 things this week, a week to celebrate the ordinariness of life ..

1. There is no image for my first ‘thing’ this week but it’s a core memory of joy. My son and husband go to the home matches of our local football team which is doing very, very well . This week they won what was presumed to be a very tough match 5-0. Whilst watching tv footage of the end of the game, I spotted my son blissfully happily celebrating and singing along with the crowd. It was one of those times when he was totally in the moment and by pure chance I got to see him in his happiest place looking so happy it made my heart sing.
2. Not a very glamorous highlight but my trip to the podiatrist this week, gave me some pain relief and neat and tidy feet.
3. Last week whilst waiting at the doctors with Mr S, I discovered collages on Pinterest and of course I’m totally into it now and am currently working on a mood board for the year. Pinterest used to be a firm favourite but then seemed too clunky but I feel I am rediscovering my love for Pinterest.
4. I chose The Way I Used to Be as an audiobook from Spotify for my commute and am hooked. It’s the tale of how a crime affects a teenage girl and is so well written, creating a terrible character but showing her vulnerability and making you so sympathetic to her.
5. The weather on Sunday was awful, with a storm and lots of rain and wind. Bravely, my son and I headed off to the driving range for some fresh air whilst also being sheltered. We both got our furthest shots although I don’t know if these were wind assisted. In the afternoon I did one of my Santa Florence pictures which I’ve committed to do one monthly this year for my #25in25. The perfect way to spend a wet and miserable Sunday.