A Walk in the Sun

Hi there,
There is seriously nothing better than having a day off and then there is seriously nothing better than having a full week off, which is what I have. So I'm trying to make the best of it and not waste the entire time watching tv inside, and then you realise it's 7pm and the whole day is gone!

So today I was "persuaded" by my friends to go for a walk, didn't sound too bad, to Killiney Hill, assuming we'd drive there! Then after I had got myself ready, discovered we were walking to the Hill, walking up the Hill and then back from the Hill. I have to be honest and say that I wasn't feeling very positive about this or about the outcome.

But to be honest, it was really nice and I really enjoyed it. The sun was out, and shining, and the weather was gorgeous. Not too hot and not too cold, actually it was beautiful for April. Great weather for a walk up a "mountain" and back!

I have to say that I wasn't in the best of form, I was just having one of those days and my fitness is non-existant! But I actually did the entire walk, without dyeing or passing out! And it was really nice living in a city but living so close to such a beautiful area.

The times we stopped for a break was when we were at the very top of the hill, and you could see the entire city, and trying to spot certain buildings or areas that we knew.

It was great for just forgetting about tiny insignificant things that you might normally over think, it just makes you happy and positive to get out and admire the city and surroundings you live in. It relaxes your entire body and mind as well, it's great for those of us that stress and overthink things in our lives. There is something about when the sun is shining, you feel that need to get outside and be in it and do something! And it also puts people in a much better moods.
Hope you enjoyed this post, and enjoy the sunshine!

Sunday Morning

Hi there,

I love nothing better than waking up on a day off and having a complete chill out day. Getting some chill out time and then also getting some bits done, bits that we all know we love doing, not errands now, no one likes doing them and you always feel like you've slightly wasted your day off doing stuff that has to be done.

Anyway back to Sunday or any day off. It is great when you wake up early, now unfortunately I'm not one of those people, I really wish I was but Im going to be honest,....I'm not, I'll plan to but it never happens, if anything when my alarm goes off at 10 am, I get really annoyed with myself for even setting it that early.

So when I do rise from my slumber, it's about 12pm or later (don't judge), I'll have a shower, wash my hair and all the other bits and bobs, and then put on some nice but comfy clothes, we all have our favourite comfy clothes that we save to wear for our days off! I'll open my curtains and make my bed, you just can't beat a sunny Sunday morning. Sunshine always makes me feel happy, it's like being a child again, you just want to run outside and play in the sun!

When I've finished looking out the window, thinking I'd love to get out there, ( but never actually do, if you know me) I'll make my way downstairs, and say hello to the kitties, as I now live with two lovely but greedy cats! No food is safe from them!

On a day off I always like to treat myself with a really yummy but not so healthy breakfast/lunch. So this particular morning, I decide to make a fry, with a little persuading from one of my housemates, so we both pull out all the food we can find, sausages, rashers, eggs, bread and even potato waffles! Can't beat a bit of nostalgia, haven't had them in a years.

You really can't beat the smell and the sound of a fry being cooked, the sausages sizzling, the cracking of the eggs into the pan and trying to remember to toast the bread and boil the kettle for that cup of tea you always need with a fry!

So once the feast has finished cooking, the plates are assembled and the tea is made, and it's off to eat. Theres something in me that likes getting back into bed and watching tv shows I've saved up all week to watch for this moment! While of course the boys head off to yell at the tv for the big match ( I have no idea what match it is but it's obviously a very important one). And that is my perfect Sunday morning. I hope you enjoyed it and you all have a lovely Sunday morning, whatever you guys get up to!