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Go gentle on yourself @Bow Has been a big day both mentally and physically. Bed with air con and fan sounds great!

Just stayed in bed today. Managed to get up for a shower but that's it. Know it's not good for me but I've got no motivation to do anything.

Has been a massive few days for me @Snowie i need a day in bed like you. Nothing on tomorrow so may do a lot of resting.

it’s ok to spend the day in bed if that is what you need. I’m glad you were able to listen to your body.

I did have a lovely conversation with the lady running the stall opposite us. She came over and was looking at my Alice in wonderland work and she said she was a big fan… asked if my book sculpture was for sale. We chatted about book collections, she said she was going to London later in the year so I told her about all the Alice things in London.

Cooking sounds like it’s good for you @Snowie

I live by myself (except for my dog) so I can only experiment on myself cooking-wise.

I am doing a day of volunteering.

What do you sell at your stall @Bow

Sounds like you are an artist, maybe a sculptor?

I do like crafty things and really admire people who are talented in the arts.

Yes @Snowie and @Bow sometimes you need to rest.

I feel too guilty to spend the day in bed even when I had some recent quite serious physical illnesses, although I did give in a bit when I had COVID.

Fortunately I had my dogs to keep me motivated as they need to be fed and taken for a walk, even if it’s a short one.

I find what people call self care quite difficult and think I just have to keep going on, even though I know resting would sometimes be better.

My head needed a day in bed @Bow The prn have helped. Have gotten up to cook tea (well really re heat it) but will head back there soon.

Tomorrow sounds like a good resting day. We can do it together!

.That was good that you could tell her about London. Hopefully she can visit some places you recommended.

@Till23 I have two teenage kids so they will practically eat anything, especially my son.

What sort of dog do you have?

Thats a great achievement to have a goal of being more social and accomplishing it. You should be really proud of yourself. I understand how anxiety provoking it can be, especially if they are new people.

Volunteering sounds really good too.

Yeah I do lots of arts and crafts @Till23

ive been attending markets for years, helping my mum with her small business- she sews. Last year I stole one of my mums tables to sell some of my art.

this is mostly what I do- pebble artwork. But I recently did a book sculpture just to see how it turns out.

art helps my mh. Keeps my hands busy.

im also currently fostering 3 little kittens. They are currently running around crazy in my room 🐈‍⬛ 🐈 🐈‍⬛

@Snowie I had a Jack Russell girl

My boy is a Jack Russel Fox Terrier cross (according to RSPCA when I rescued him )

I will be doing a short stint of my sport early tomorrow morning but then I’ll be resting for sure tomorrow afternoon.

Wow @Bow they are great I especially like the pebble pictures in frames and that Book sculpture is truly amazing. Is the book all made of paper. Your drawing is excellent.

When you say stole I’m taking you mean long term loan by mutual agreement with your mum🤣

Yes I find doing things therapeutic if it’s exercise, gardening, fixing thing. It’s great when you can get into that flow state, when all your focus is on that singular thing and all your worries fade away

@Bow I love that book art, it has so much detail in it.

Has it taken you long to do?

@Till23 Dogs (and cats) can be such a big part of our lives, especially with our MH. No judgement, great listeners and very good company.

Mine has been next to me in bed all day.

Meeting new people and putting yourself out there is extremely hard. It's great you recognised within yourself that you needed to be more social.