This past week went quickly. I found myself back at the gym on the hill climbing treadmill,program. 25 minutes and each time it gets easier. I also did some 5 km walks in the city. One day I hopped on a bus and went to a different suburb to walk just for a change of scenery and people watching. I visited a couple of thrift stores to find things to sell on my eBay store. It was fun to be distracted with new eyes.
I got my reading streak back a bit and began Eleanor Catton’s book Birnam Wood. I’m about 50 pages in and am enjoying it so far. It seems to be one of those books that will not be at all predictable.
As for screens this week, No Netflix. Instead watching a few Australian eBay sellers to see what they pick up in thrift shops and what they find sell easily in their own stores. Shoes in good condition, kitchen items and some brands of women fashions plus golf clubs of all things. It is fun to see how they go. One woman sells lots of books and a viewer can watch her at book sales as to what she picks up. I find it interesting to watch them go about their lives sourcing items from all different places.
Another book I’ve picked up to dip into is Daily Rituals by Mason Currey. It is a complete listing of the rituals famous people follow/followed in their daily lives that ensure their productiveness. I will share a couple of pages from the Table of Contents for interest.
I am also playing with an AI software program that takes my photos and does all kinds of things to them. Sets up locations, activities, holiday snaps. So much fun. I can take a picture of my dog, for example then place him in a different setting. Or I can decorate him to use on Instagram if I wanted. It’t fun. I can use it on the penguin photos I use on this blog. More exploration will follow. The software is called Photo Room and I use it on my iPad.
Well that is my week in a nutshell. Just trying to stay stress free and enjoy little activities that spark joy. I hope life is a bit stress free for you and if not try to find some down time that makes you smile.
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