Back in June I made some framework of plans:
- Festival to our hearts' content - done! Latitude was another triumph and a local day out was lovely.
- Go to the beach - yes, we managed it the once for an afternoon of reading on a gritty beach towel, uncomfortably sunblocked up, fending of sand beasties.
- Harvest allotment produce when it's ready - it's been plentiful!
- Eat an ice cream - I had one in May, I hope that will count. I did really want another but the opportunities never quite presented themselves.
- Get myself back on track with a balanced lifestyle mindset - overall yes. Still, I feel like once the dark evenings set it it's less of a tussle for time as we can't be outdoors anyway.
- Write letters to whom they are owed - Fail! I feel like a dreadful penpal. I really do want to sort these out asap but with quality letters and not a hastily scratched botch.
- Forage more! We have outdone ourselves this year and I want to write more about what's been happening.
- Pick flowers from the cutting patch and display in vases - Virtually none. I just haven't felt like picking any, my heart's not been in it.
- Keep the allotment, flower patch and garden tidy - On the whole, I'm pleased with how this has gone. It's been much better than it could have been though I would obviously like it closer to 'perfect' than it has got at any stage.
- Keep tending the wildflower patch - Well, yes and this has been reluctantly. I'll have to write about how it's gone this year. (Note the past tense).
It won't be long before I compile the plans for Autumn but I just don't feel ready to let go of the summer spirit yet.
Take care,
Sophie