Testing technology!

I have said before how much computers anoy me and they’ve been at it again today! I wanted to do two things, make some signs for my stalls and advertise the whole gite for Christmas and New Year holidays. I have not managed to achieve either of those things. Initially I found emails asking me to complete certain information, much of which wouldn’t work. Then the Airbnb site was proving challenging and photos wouldn’t load, so I haven’t managed to finish my listing. I hadn’t even got to signs. At that point my other half wanted to get a couple of things from the shop and suggested I went for the ride.

I went for the change of scenery. I really don’t appear to be achieving very much today. However the break has been good. I do think that I am beginning to have plenty of stock for my stalls. I now just need some signs! Maybe I’ll have a go at them shortly.

As you may or may not know, I suffer with depression and anxiety. I have done on and off since my late teens and can be triggered by a range of things. It’s not something that I find easy to talk about. And much of the time I don’t. I know people describe it in many different ways. I find that it is different at different times. Christmas I find to be a difficult time. Over the years I have tried to get a grip for the sake of my children. For the past 6 years, in response to bullying in the workplace, I have been on a relatively high dose of antidepressants. I am now trying to wean myself off. I have over the last month reduced the dose significantly. I find that mindfulness helps with this. Today whilst I was walking the dogs I noticed that despite it being almost the end of November there were still some flowers in bloom. Noticing, being in the moment, I find cheering and positive.

Until tomorrow…