My week

Having posted random nonsense on my blog for ages now I though I should update on the state of my life.

Can’t think of anything to say.

Hmm. Maybe this wasn’t so good an idea.

Last week was one of those crazy weeks where I just try to do all the same stuff as normal.

Monday: Went to work, then popped into Cath’s to collect rope for Youthnet on Wednesday. She didn’t have rope so sent me off to the local cub pack who looked bemused by the concept but let me have large amounts of blue rope. Perfect for tying knots in. Completely failed to make it to Red Cross. Oh. What. A. Shame.

Tuesday: Went for a 5 mile walk with Mum. We both survived but it was touch an go on the hill in Barkham… Later, Jeremy popped in for a cup of tea and to update me on Red Cross gossip. Gossip that cannot be passed on in front of various other members at meetings. Suffice it to say that the politics have become too much for one long standing member and he has officially left the society. It’s a real shame, not least because the politics were just calming down.

Wednesday: YouthNet. It really should have occurred to me that short lengths of rope could be used for whipping as well as knots. A useful lesson for future. Really not sure how much we got acriss to the Kids. A major rethink for this one group is required. No idea when that is going to happen… Then went home and tried to write a presentation on First Aid for work.

Thursday: Got sent home from work for falling asleep on the desk. Went for another walk with Mum in the evening to try and physically tire myself so that I can sleep when I’m meant to.

Friday: oohhhhh Nothing to do! So what did I do? I started reading a Papal encyclical. Think I need to learn how to switch off…

Saturday: Bought new trainers. And 2 new shirts. And a scarf. As goes without saying they were all vital. Anyone would think I’ve just been paid… Later walked to Bethan’s house for her Birthday party. Was good fun got to natter to Youthnet peoples instead of just plotting sessions. Then pootled to Wokingham for Ryan’s Birthday gathering. As I was walking past the station a train was pulling in so got the train instead of walking. Got to the pub in time to discover that all my friends are getting way to grown up.

Sunday: Got up and went to mass. Managed to get stuck in the middle of a row and had to walk along the pew itself to get out to minister. That’ll teach me for assuming I’d have a week off… I later chatted to Dave who texted me to check I’m alive. I am, and so is he. Afterwards went walking and got sidetracked exploring public footpaths. By the time I got home 6.25 miles and 2 hours later I was shattered. Having said that I discovered that within 30 minutes walk of my house there are cows and deer frolicking in the fields (a far more sensible place for them than roads north of Wokingham for example). Ended up near St James’ parish church which is quite simply one of the most beautiful churches round here. Probably aided by the fact that there were clear blue skies and birds singing in the trees..

And now it’s Monday again. Tonight is Child Protection at Red Cross. I understand that this is some sort of self defence course.