Tag: Sleep

Back to the Wednesday routine

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I slept a little longer last night, which is a good thing. I was still up fairly promptly to get a good day of writing in – I’ve got two competitions I want to submit to this weekend, so I’ll be busy all week getting these projects finished.

I then headed off to my first ukulele class of the term this evening. I was a bit nervous about moving up to the intermediate class – if it hadn’t been for the fact that they changed the times of the classes (meaning that beginners class now clashes with poetry night once a month), I might have stayed in beginners for another term. However, the pieces that were introduced tonight are very manageable – a bit challenging, and I’ll need to get back to practising every day, but I will have definitely nailed them by the end of term.

I’m going to an earlier Slimming World weigh-in tomorrow morning so that I can have another productive day of writing!

Tyne Bridge, September 2019
Not an OOTD: the Tyne Bridge still has its Great North Run sign on and looked absolutely beautiful from outside the Sage Gateshead tonight.

Today’s earworm playlist:

2 Unlimited – No Limit
Michael Land – Sea Cucumber
Revo – Horizon Of Light And Shadow
Peter Hames – Ordinary Man
Jim Croce – Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
Jackson Browne – Rosie

Still finding alternative worlds

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I find I’m waking up really early at the moment – lots to do, lots to think about. It does mean more productive mornings, so I’ll take it for now.

As such, I was at my ‘desk’ at eight this morning, meaning that I managed to get all of my admin and most of my writing jobs done by the time I had to leave for my lunchtime hair appointment. I got on with more writing and coding for the rest of the afternoon, and am now looking forward to an evening of videogames. I know I’m doing the same thing every night at the moment, but I’m finding it really relaxing!

Tomorrow evening will be different, though, as ukulele class starts again after the summer break! I’m really looking forward to it.

OOTD 17th September 2019
OOTD: new hair, same as usual new hair! Plus another cosy ’80s jumper. Glasses Emporio Armani (2017), jumper Ellend (vintage 1980s, bought at vintage fair 2019).

Today’s earworm playlist:

Oasis – (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?
Duran Duran – Hungry Like The Wolf
Duran Duran – Girls On Film
Yuzo Koshiro – Labyrinth I: Emerald Woodlands
Murray Gold and Neil Hannon – Love Don’t Roam
Jess Glynne – All I Am

Another GNR done!

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I had a great GNR today and got a half marathon PB! Will do a full post about it in the next couple of days.

Absolutely knackered now, and am somehow still hungry even after demolishing a Domino’s pizza order. Looking forward to a recovery day tomorrow!

OOTD 8th September 2019
OOTD: tired but happy in my newest addition to my wardrobe! Glasses Emporio Armani (2017), t-shirt Great North Run (2019).

Today’s earworm playlist:

Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
Chesney Hawkes – The One And Only
Matthew Wilder – Break My Stride
Coldplay – Viva La Vida
Dua Lipa – New Rules
Oasis – Wonderwall
Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse – Valerie
DNCE – Cake By The Ocean

Pixels

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A fairly early post today – I was awake at six (this is happening a lot recently, which is not like me!) and so was able to get up and get my work done nice and promptly. Have been getting on with a few admin tasks this afternoon and am now going to retreat back into my escapist videogame world.

More of the same tomorrow!

OOTD 3rd September 2019
OOTD: nice to dig this t-shirt out. Can’t believe it’s been three months since UKGE already! Glasses Emporio Armani (2017), hoodie Gildan for Resistanz (2013), t-shirt Fruit Of The Loom for UK Games Expo (2019).

Today’s earworm playlist:

The Midnight – Wave
Duran Duran – Do You Believe In Shame?

Artefacts

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After going for brunch with my brother and sister-in-law Malcolm and Steff this morning, Geth and I headed to a museum for a wander round. I’ll do a full post on that next week – I’m still a bit too busy for more than a quick update each night at the moment!

We had a nice family meal out as well, and I’m now planning to get a fairly early night before parkrun tomorrow.

OOTD 9th August 2019
OOTD: almost monochrome. Glasses Emporio Armani (2017), hoodie Gildan for Resistanz (2016), jacket unknown brand (estimated vintage 1990s, bought at vintage shop 2003), bag CXL by Christian Lacroix (2018), t-shirt Punk Masters (2018), jeans Levi (2018), trainers Reebok (2013).

Today’s earworm playlist:

Duran Duran – Do You Believe In Shame?
The Style Council – Walls Come Tumbling Down
Visage – Fade To Grey
Duran Duran – Watching The Detectives
Jennifer Lopez – If You Had My Love
The Midnight and Nikki Flores – Jason
Travis – Driftwood
Sebastian Gampl and Tommy Reeve – Under Control

A muggy Friday

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Yesterday did not end as well as it began. The UK railway chaos caused by the heat meant that Geth and I were unable to get from Newcastle to Durham for our race, so I had to DNS a race I’d entered for the first time since 2016 (when I couldn’t take up my place at the EMF 10k due to my brother getting married in Toronto the same weekend). Really annoyed about the whole thing! Next time I have to go anywhere during a heatwave I’ll be taking the car – the trains are just too unreliable.

I then had a bad night’s sleep due to the heat, so I’ve not really felt on top form today and haven’t got as much writing done as I would have liked. It’s been a long, muggy day – there was a heavy rain storm earlier this evening that’s made the air a little cooler, but it still feels pretty uncomfortable.

I may or may not be at parkrun tomorrow depending on the weather, but I will be in town either way as I’ve got a hospital appointment that I only found out about today.

OOTD 26th July 2019
OOTD: this outfit was highly appropriate when I put it on this morning, before the rain made it all grey and overcast! Sunglasses Ray-Ban (2019), dress Paradise (2013), shoes BHS (2016).

Today’s earworm playlist:

Martin Garrix, Macklemore and Patrick Stump – Summer Days
Daniel Bedingfield – If You’re Not The One
Arcadia – Say The Word
Cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Time Warp
Kylie Minogue – I Should Be So Lucky
Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody
George Ezra – Paradise

And a bonus track that Geth was humming earlier:

Haim Saban and Shuki Levy – The Mysterious Cities Of Gold Main Theme

Looking forward to a night out

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In contrast to yesterday, I was awake super early this morning. This was for the best, as I had to trek into town to collect a gig ticket from the box office at the Newcastle Arena due to it not showing up in the post. Looking forward to going out to the gig tonight! I’m on my own as it’s Rod Stewart and Geth’s not a fan. I’ll do a review later in the week.

Just getting on with a few admin and writing tasks this afternoon before I head out.

OOTD 9th July 2019
OOTD: it’s too cold and wet for an outdoor photo today! Top LK Bennett (2018), jeans Levi (2018), shoes Vivienne Westwood Anglomania for Melissa (2018).

Today’s earworm playlist:

Martin Garrix, Macklemore and Patrick Stump – Summer Days
Duran Duran – Too Late Marlene
The Cure – The Walk
Heaven 17 – Let Me Go
Elton John – I’m Still Standing
The Carpenters – Top Of The World
Duran Duran – Come Undone
Rod Stewart – Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?
Ramz – Barking
Duran Duran – Pressure Off
Trevor Something – All Night

Still tapping away

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I’m still sleeping late, but I’m just about managing to get everything done. Today was all about editing for clients and doing my own writing until it was time to go out to ukulele class.

I’m now chilling out with music and books. Hoping for a good result at Slimming World tomorrow as I’ve been really strict this week.

OOTD 19th June 2019
OOTD: the weeping willow in the garden is finally starting to grow back! Jacket unknown brand (estimated vintage 1990s, bought at vintage shop 2003), blouse KDS Collection (vintage 1980s, bought at vintage fair 2017), skirt Calvin Klein Jeans (2004), tights Primark (2017), trainers Reebok (2017).

Today’s earworm playlist:

Duran Duran – Vertigo (Do The Demolition)
Duran Duran – Union Of The Snake
Madonna – Hollywood
Animotion – Obsession
Buddy Holly – Raining In My Heart

Finally feeling more alert

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My 8am alarm meant I was awake by 9.30am this morning. That’s an improvement, I suppose. I really need my mornings back this week because I’ve got a lot of work on, as well as an exercise routine that I need to get back into after neglecting it for a couple of weeks due to my cold.

Today has mainly been about writing and reading so far – planning to get a bit of ukulele practice in too before catching up with some TV this evening.

OOTD 16th June 2019
OOTD: still chilly enough for jackets. Jacket Précis (vintage 1980s, bought at vintage fair 2018), dress Primark (2018), tights Primark (2017), shoes Vivienne Westwood Anglomania for Melissa (2009).

Today’s earworm playlist:

5 Seconds Of Summer – Easier
The Cure – Boys Don’t Cry
Robert Palmer – Addicted To Love
Prince – When Doves Cry
Duran Duran – Rio
Charlie Puth – One Call Away

A slightly hectic Saturday

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Still sleeping late, so unfortunately there was no chance of parkrun this morning. I’m still feeling like I have a lot less ‘day’ due to this sleep issue, so today has been a bit of a whirlwind of trying to catch up with things so that I can attempt another early night.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow morning!

OOTD 15th June 2019
OOTD: comfy Saturday outfit. Hoodie Sonar (2006), Duran Duran classic lineup t-shirt eBay/Fruit of the Loom (2018), leggings Primark (2018), trainers Reebok (2018).

Today’s earworm playlist:

Fleetwood Mac – Dreams
Duran Duran – The Reflex
Duran Duran – Tel Aviv [AIR Studio Version]
5 Seconds Of Summer – Easier