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Take time to think about where it came from........... it's amazing isn't it?
nothing like knitting a chunky winter sweater in the summer holidays! 
is getting through this...........
With apologies to everyone who is suffering with heat and/or fires at the moment - but here in the UK it's turned quite autumnal. I got soaked today (second time this week) and I'm going to have a soak in Epsom Salts infused with white willow and eucalyptus.
Sparking = Fun! 
is a work in progress
I can achieve a toned abdomen and a smaller waist, and flexible strong back and hips
Reminding myself to take it easy - don't take on too many things. 
Two coffees and finishing a good book - perfect! 
like my new mug? 
Have a good day
Be kind x
welcoming the Autumn season
remembering my holiday for as long as possible! 
11.2 km walking this morning - a lovely, sunny, autumnal day. [chose the nearest tracking speed - some are mph, some are kph - very tricky to get it right! - my average pace according to Garmin was 17.43 min/km - it wasn't a power walk!]
Ballet-based Movement on-line class (Swan Lake theme) uses muscles I didn't know I had! Subtly powerful exercise system. Photo by Andrew Ross of Birmingham Royal Ballet 2020 
I seek out these empty benches at the moment - peace and quiet, feeling safe for a while
To Spark is to change for the better. Evolve.
From World Mental Health Day - some chemical hacks that might be of interest to some of you xxx
There are some idiots around. There are some selfish, insensitive people around. But you never know what's going on inside someone else's head.......... especially during this pandemic when we've all become hypersensitive to others. 
11am nearly and what have I done! I have Sparked. I've had a healthy breakfast. Off to do my shopping and errands now. Day off from work and nice to relax a bit! 
missing so much 
Knitting is definitely on my agenda. Probably not teddies (but who knows?!)
With more time, I'm going to invest in some mineral-based soft make up
I am going to walk a lot
this morning is my last walk around Trengwainton Gardens before it shuts for the winter :(
robins always make me feel better 
Day 1 of the 4-week lockdown in the UK - and I've put my new make-up on and it's nice :) 
our feelings are our feelings
is embarking on a journey of change
I have a habit of updating my Spark page every month. It inspires me, cheers me, motivates me. Does your Spark page bring you joy? If not, how about refreshing it today? 
is moving forwards at my own pace
Look for the good things 
is having a cosy weekend while the weather goes a bit mad outside! 
started my day with 10 mins hula hooping ;)
has her hands wrapped around a nice hot mug of coffee! gosh, it's cold outside! (picture from pixabay - not me!)
for everyone struggling with it all at the moment (you know what 'it' is/are)
despite basically 'staying home' I'm still looking forward to the weekend! 
"find what feels good" Adriene Mischler (YWA) 
"Find what feels good" Adriene Mishler (YWA)
For all my Spark Friends................... hugs x
is getting Xmassy! 
I've started a new knitting project. 
a new month and fresh determination 
just did it! 
Sparking! 
Bright sunny colours help lift my mood some days
No work today. Grocery shopping, laundry - and also a visit to Trengwainton Gardens
I've really appreciated having this week off from work
I get a lot of daily encouragement from Spark People, but also love Action for Happiness. You need all you can get at the moment! 
it's like summer at last! Today it was a walk along the coast path to pick up a clothing order I'd made on-line
I got over 11km walked today - and had a lovely afternoon visiting a garden that has been shut since lock-down in March; it was lovely to be there again.
Day off AND the sun is shining! 
10 mins to make my coffee and join a zoom meeting - quick! 
I walked to meet up with my friend today, then walked back again; 40 mins each way, and about 7km. 
I was out before 6am this morning. It was a struggle to overcome my sluggish resistance - but, of course, I was glad I did it.
4.35 km this morning - crossed the road many, many times to socially distance - then found a green patch where I could just run up and down for a while safely! 
I have a little light reading to do.........
catching sunshine where I can #lockdown
is ok........... hope you are too xxx
self-care isn't usually anything dramatic xxx
is gradually making progress in the right direction
I saw this on our local Covid-19 facebook support group this morning - in a post about mental health - I really liked it; I hope you do too. xxx #SelfCareIsImportant
I got out first thing today - and had a lovely walk. I do so miss being able to just be outdoors whenever I feel like it! #LockDown 
Tulip Pickers by Harold Harvey 1926 - Cornwall
I got out early this morning - the rain kept people home and I hardly met any other people out walking
take care of yourself and others - Sparkers are good at this xxx
my body seems to be wanting me to be heavier - like there's a famine on the way - interesting how the body interprets a change in 'normal' behaviours as we've had to adopt in this pandemic
I just had to share this! 
PE with Joe Wicks on You Tube
9 am (UK time) every day
I got my bike out today to go to a meeting, which was cancelled just before I got there! So I stopped for a coffee by the harbour in Hayle before cycling back again. 
I got out for a run this morning - I think it's been over a week since I did that. It felt good! 
YWA Cosy Yoga session before bed - can't stop yawning - hope I sleep well......zzzzzzz
Friday night at home.......... an hour or two of relaxation. 
Wow! I accidentally ran 14.5km this morning, by missing a turning, and ended up on the moors amidst the old mine-houses! It was blowing hard and raining even harder - it was, shall we say, an ADVENTURE! 
it's a Very Windy Day with stay-home advisories........
remembering how much I enjoy my adventures - can't wait to get out there again 
My bag is packed. My togs are on. Parkrun will happen today! 
After today I have no work for .............8 days :D
I'm being mindful about what I eat
Spark! My morning inspiration! #LoveSparkPeople I just book-marked an article to read when I get home from work - Dean Anderson on why it's so hard to maintain weight loss! Check out the LEARN tab for inspiration and information!
I planned to run - so I ran. 30 mins vigorous exercise done before breakfast - Sparked! 
The Spark January calendar has a great one today:
Avoid saboteurs.
People will try to
persuade you to go
against your plan,
whether they feel guilty
themselves or jealous of
you. Ignore them. Share
your goals with positive
people and stay away
from these topics
around the negative ones.
[cut-and-paste this link]
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/calenda
r_2007-01.pdf
A Sunday morning walk - the roads and paths all quiet at this time of year 
I felt very adventurous going out in the dark this morning - running by the sea and meeting only other lone runners - it was a perfect way to start this last day of the year. I was tickled to get the badge from Garmin (I love the virtual gongs and rewards on these apps - Garmin is really good at celebrating achievements) This one was for doing an activity on the last day of the year.
is so delighted with this word-picture that my son gifted to me for Xmas - I love it! 
"Listen whole-hardheartedly to others without judging them" Action for Happiness
"Give kind comments to as many people as possible today" Action for Happiness Do Good December calendar
my grandson and his mum in the snowglobe at Bath Xmas Market 2019
thank you for Happy Birthday Goodies - my birthday isn't until Saturday - but I'm making it a 3-day event! 
gratitude and kindness go hand-in-hand - I'm so grateful for Spark People and all my Spark Friends 
is Sparking! 
is off to parkrun despite the rain
Exploring new things, and learning have always been essential for me 
This was the beautiful Autumn evening sunshine in the park on my walk last night
is taking a Louse Hay affirmation with me as I head back to work today
I stuck to my diet plan today
It's been raining all night!!
Well, my pace was 20:47/km because a lot of it was climbing over rocks on the coast path! It was a tough walk but I really enjoyed it. If you'd like to see some photos of Poldark country I've posted some in my blog today.
This photo is some of the steps up to The Minnack Theatre (the 'escape route') at Porthcurno in Cornwall, UK
It's today - Global Climate Strike 
I'm working this afternoon/evening, so took the opportunity to get a walk to a lovely local garden this morning (National Trust) #GreenTherapy 
I've had a lovely restorative Sunday - lucky me, eh? 
Pretty darned good today: 16 mins hill run repeats before my first coffee; then a trail-type walk of 90 mins this afternoon. I'm posting the walking as my #fitness for today. The photo is of a 'stepped stone stile' - I love the granite stiles 
I spent some time just relaxing in the sea-front gardens today - and wanted to share this picture - I thought they looked so pretty (part of the 'rewilding' project going on)
approx 9 km (possibly 10) this morning doing a run/walk thing....... lovely quiet, fresh, sunny, Sunday morning #GetOutdoors
Acceptance 
is feeling good after 2 days off - back to work for the weekend and planning to stay relaxed
My big victory for today is getting through it on-plan, and not giving in to the temptation of chocolate! #BeStrong #Sparking this info-graphic about 'forward' and 'backward' food has really been helping me be strong
After work, and not feeling much like it, I got on my bicycle and cycled 6 miles UP and DOWN over the moors to get to Morvah Pasty Day. The UP and Down over the moors to get home again. I was rewarded by a great feeling of accomplishment, and some beautiful views! This photo is of Lanyon Quoit (neolithic) (and an engine house in the distance) 
I'll be heading out on my bicycle later today - over the moors! 
A lovely day out walking with my friend
I did it! 10 km trail run done this evening - fantastic evening - the rain stopped - it was beautiful! I timed myself at around 1hr 12 mins - which is amazing for me! 
Who went out without her hat this morning? Whoops! The sun was very strong and I should definitely have been wearing a hat! 10.7 km - then I stopped and walked in the shade for another 1.5 km home. But - I did it! #IMetMyGoal! 
Phew! I went out for a really warm run after work today! I had hoped to run with a friend, but she didn't make it. 7.16 km and a lot of hill climbing - which also meant some lovely downhill sections too! 
16.8 k on a wonderful Sunday afternoon! 
10.8 km along the lovely, flat, coast path this morning #UpAndOut I came across the set-up for a big endurance run (23 miles multi-terrain - very hard) and wondered how on earth they do it - there are HUNDREDS of entrants! https://ratracemanvscoast.co.uk/
this time last year - Porthcurno 
saw a bit of ordinary magic this morning on my run - the mist on the meadow was really lovely
Up and out early again (hooray for the long days of summer!) and had a very adventurous run ;) don't you just love how the bindweed has worked it's way along the ironwork on this gate - I thought it looked so pretty (unlike my feet & legs which were muddy and scratched!) #EarlyBird
I was up early and out the door just after 5.30 am. It was a calm, peaceful morning, and the smell of the sea was just wonderful. I'm so lucky to live here. #BreathInBreathOut
I got up early this morning - it's been extremely windy overnight and the sea is still very choppy. But the wind made it a pleasant run and kept me cool #JustDoIt
It was hot today. After work I just had an irrepressible desire to run! So I did! Not far, not fast, but I ran. And it felt SO GOOD! #FeelGoodFactor 
I got up and out to run at least 8 miles this morning - spurred on my a pledge I made to support one running every day in June for charity. He's running 16 miles on 16th June, 17 miles on 17th, 18 miles on 18th and so on! He is an experienced ultra-runner, so it's not such a big deal for him - but still a great challenge! I couldn't do 16 miles, so said I'd do a 'Half'! 13.6 km along fabulous quiet, country lanes. Lovely! 
I woke to torrential rain - but it didn't stop me today - I enjoyed it! #RunnersAreWaterproof
I was thrilled to wake up and feel my running mojo was back! Up and out before breakfast - leafy lanes, grassy field paths, granite styles, bubbling streams #FeelingGreat
After-run glow! 
6.5km run - just the job! #justdoit (this was an actual photo taken this morning on my run) 
Swinging with my grandson! Sparky-Nanna!
Gosh I enjoyed this! (not as dangerous as it looks apparently - but it felt like an extreme activity!) 
I spotted this at a railway museum - it made me chuckle! 
Enjoyed parkrun with my d-i-l this morning
is going to do the town trail today - in fact there are two town trails, and I'll probably do them both! 
Another fabulous run/walk adventure! I get butterflies in my stomach before I start, but once I get going I'm fine. 11.78k over the luscious Penwith moors, down the wooded valleys, following the stream down to the sea. 
Today I enjoyed a stroll........... about 7 miles of mindful walking along flower-filled lanes and in lush exotic gardens; a perfect day! 
I enjoyed a lovely run at parkrun this morning - no record-breaking speeds here, but a real feel-good factor! 
I enjoyed a lovely Sunday run - sea views, wild flowers, hills, streams, flags and swans! 
I got up and out early this Easter Sunday - to beat the heat! trotted down tranquils lanes filled with birdsong, jogged up hills with blue skies above, flew down hills with the sea ahead! Glorious! and a personal best of 18.39k! 
My hero! An a great example of an altruistic person. 
Saw this and recognised the Spark philosophy. Slow & steady wins the race. Keep Sparking! 
My courage comes in fits & starts. This photo reminds me of my courageous self. Today is psrkrun. I am wearing my new shorts, but couldn't manage the new vest, so am wearing my parkrun t-shirt today. That's my courage-limit this morning! 
ISJF - 'biscuit' is like a scone, right? 
Happy Mothers' & Grand-mothers' Day
how to construct a salad jar - for the curious :)
My and my son June 2015
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a typical mine building seen in West Cornwall - this is called Wheal Sisters, nr Cripplesease
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