June Challenge: Day 12: What do I miss?

Day 12, Wednesday: What do I miss? (a person, a thing, a place, a time of my life...)

Who do I miss? 
I miss the people who are important to me when they aren't around. Right now that means I'm missing my fix of Tink because she is in New York with Leigh and even though I don't see her every day when she is at home she is always there. I also missed my mum when I was in Cardiff, because she is my closest friend in the world. 
I miss Emma too because I've not seen her for a few days and I want to give her a hug, especially because right now every second with her counts. And I miss Toni because although we speak literally every few hours even when I'm at work it's really not the same as being in Glasgow telling stories. 

What do I miss? 
I collect possessions, I mean you might even call me a hoarder and you should see the piles and boxes of memories that I have. Tickets, gifts, tokens to remind me of events. However very few items actually mean that much to me and whilst I'd be sad to lose them as long as I had a few key things - most notably my mini rabbit cuddly - I would be just fine. I'd rather not be hung up on missing possessions, it's the people, experiences and memories that count. 

Where do I miss? 
I always miss Cardiff because it's the place I now feel safest and happiest, it's my place to run to when times are tough. Actually the same can be said for Wales in general. I also always miss Devon and Cornwall because they are the part of the world I've always felt at home and like I belong. I haven't been there for a while and I'm having withdrawal symptoms. 

What time of my life do I miss? 
I want to say being a tiny child with my imaginary horse at the bottom of my garden because life was simple then. I also want to say being 21, which was when my work career really took off but without the pressures and responsibilities of now. However in truth I don't regret the past and I fully believe you should live in the moment and look forward so whilst I look back with a tear or a smile I don't think I miss a time at all.

June Challenge: Day 9: A moment in my day

Day 9, Sunday: A moment in my day (this can be just a photo or both a photo and words)

I chose two photos. One of Cardiff Castle in the sunshine and one looking out over the beautiful blue water of Cardiff Bay. No words required really.

 Perfect.

June Challenge: Day 28: Only pictures

Day 28, Friday: Only pictures

Just taking the time to enjoy yourself

Anyone who has commitments in their life, be that work or studying or regular plans, knows how easy it is to get caught up in the day to day madness of what you consider normality.

As I've referenced on this blog before I have recently been taking some time out to sit back, chill out and enjoy just taking some time. However even I don't think it was my intention to have 3 weekends away in May!

I spent the first weekend away in Glasgow, a trip that possibly did me more good than any other I've had in years. I then spent a weekend enjoying the sunshine and animals at Longleat, before heading to the best concert I've ever been to (still can't believe Lana del Rey hugged me but there we go). And this weekend I've been to my nan's for a couple of days of relaxation.

I don't think I've had this many plans in such a short period of time in years but what I've learned from all this is three things.

1. Spending time away smiling, laughing and just generally enjoying myself is a definite positive.

2. I've learned to take the time to do what I want to do not just what I need to do and that change of balance is something that was long overdue.

3. I need to translate my new attitude to my normal life more. I can't keep disappearing away for weekends as much as I would like to. I mean my credit card would rebel for one thing.

So my next mission should I choose to accept it (which I already have done) is to apply my new relaxed attitude and ability to rise above the madness to my daily life more. I've come a long way since early May that much is true but I'm determined that I won't lose this new attitude when my weekends away cease.

But in the meantime I've got Cardiff to look forward to in two weeks time. Maybe I really should just keep planning weekends away instead!

Where next? Any suggestions?