Open House

Someday I would love to do impromptu ‘open house’ evenings where I just pop up a note saying “tonight I’m making churros (… or chilli… or whatever) come if you can” –  play some music and enjoy whoever turns up. There’s some problems with that of course, like quantities and diets, and a dozen other things but it’s something I love the idea of regardless.

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Countdown!


I recently downloaded a new app on my phone called “Countdown”. It has one function (for me) which is to count the number of days till I turn the big “five – oh!!”

I read a study that claims people have a greater sense of urgency when we think in terms of days, rather than years, and that this can help us focus more consistently when working toward goals.

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