March was eagerly anticipated - there were some fun things planned: the Van Gogh exhibition, baby shower, trip to Devon to see Mum....but then Covid struck, affecting me personally; and the threat of redundancy looms large......
Tues March 1
Happy to see March! Had a "helpful" email from Google about how I need to sort out "unparsable structured data issues." Yes, right. Raining. New Kettlewell range online. Ordered a few bits.
Weds March 2
Bit out of sorts, sore throat. Had a meeting at 9 30 which meant I couldn't go for a walk. Intended to go to the gym later but somehow it didn't happen. Grrr.
Thursday March 3
Tired and emotional. It's the Ukranian situation and learning that the upcoming IPO means a restructuring at work. Around 30% in marketing will be made redundant. Did a walk. Donated to Ukraine with work matching. Day ended with us learning our boss has gone. Stunned.
Friday March 4
Cold. Did Body Balance. First Kettlewell delivery of new season, electric blue moto jacket and acid yellow wrapover top. Anna was doing a #styleitforukraine post so I took a quick picture for IG. Had the 2nd developers' workshop this afternoon.
Sat Mar 5
So cold and grey I didn't fancy going out. Did housework. Spent afternoon reading.
Sun Mar 6
Sun out at last. Forest walk. Run Nation 10k happening. Roast beef. Wrote 3 blog posts. Daffodils are blooming in the front garden. I've added many different types over the years and enjoy seeing the sequence unfold.
Mon March 6
Sun came out but v cold. Did walk, 4.4. Yet another delivery of white jeans to try on.
Tues March 7
Sunny, cold. Nice drive to office. Did a bespoke Getty shoot from 10 to 3pm.
Weds March 8
Did urban walk, Tesco 1 way. Was tempted to go to office again as there was a reception for former CEO, but no one else in team was going in.
Thur March 9
Bit down today, cancelled yoga thinking I would do a walk or workout, but no motivation. I would kill Putin with my bare hands.
Fri Mar 10
Quiet day. Set off for gym to do Body Balance but had forgotten lock for locker, so couldn't do it. Quiz at the Orion Harriers in the evening. Ate so much rubbish!
Sat Mar 11
Eating so many crisps, mini eggs and other rubbish had repercussions: 3 pounds on. Did long walk. Sunny intervals. Went in town (London), tried on 3 pairs white jeans, no good. First time I've tried clothes on in a store for a very long time.
Sun March 12
Lost 2 of the 3 errant pounds thanks to 9.5 miles walked yesterday. Cloudy. Lunch in a Turkish restaurant for Rachel's Baby Shower. Below: my virgin mohitjo
Mon March 13
Email about the redundancy process. A long drawn out affair in the UK. We don't know yet who's on the list. Walk, very spring-like. J went to Cheltenham Races for 2 days. Watched film The Lost Daughter. 3 more pairs of white jeans delivered. Still no good.
Tues March 14
Drove to work in Cambridge. Sunny and warm. First email came, which indicates I'm affected in some way. Org change yes, redundancy, still don't know. Did a walk at lunchtime with a colleague.
Weds March 15
Rain turned torrential. Nazanin Zagary Ratcliffe freed from Iran, where she has been falsely imprisoned since 2016. Was checking her status all day. Couldn't stop crying when I saw her plane had actually taken off. J back from Cheltenham.
Thurs March 16
Sunny! Windows, wheelie bins and car covered in red dust from the "Sahara rain." Unfortunate seeing as the windows were cleaned on Monday. Meeting describing the redundancy process. Did yoga.
Friday March 17
Spring-like although chilly. Walked to Body Balance. New routine and quite hard! Every man for himself. Bought fish n chips, first time for ages.
Sat March 18
Sunny, breezy. Did a walk but aching quite a bit. 1 pair straight white jeans came from M&S and these are good but maybe in a different size. More pairs on way. Salmon. Watched DTS (Drive to Survive).
Sun March 19
Spring equinox. Wind has dropped. J tested positive. A gift from Cheltenham. We were supposed to be going to the Van Gogh exhibition at the Courtauld followed by lunch on Wednesday, and then I was going to Mum's on Thurs for a few days. I tested negative. 1st Grand Prix of the season. Not great for Lewis.
Mon March 20
Mum overdid it in her garden and in a lot of pain. Did walk, sunny, saw cows. They're very placid and don't mind you getting close. The "cow bells" are their GPS devices. If they stray beyond their confines, they get a mild electric shock. This is to avoid them crossing the busy main road. They've learnt how close they can get, and then back off.
Tues March 21
I'm still negative but feeling like I am coming down with Covid. Reluctantly told my mum it was best if I didn't come down. She agreed. Cancelled my leave. Sunny. Was busy work-wise so didn't get to go out.
Weds March 22
Bit rough. Coughing. Sunny. Did walk but cut it short, not much energy. J still positive. Garden looking good. Forsythia is out, as are hyacinths and daffodils. Took photos of where there are gaps in borders, for when I plant the bulbs later in the year.
Thurs March 23
Finally tested positive. Have avoided Covid for 2 years. Have to change hair appointment. Didn't get promotion, which I'd been pushing hard for. Very disappointed. Did an hour in garden.
Fri March 24
Sunny. Day off. Did Iris Apfel shoot indoors. Did walk in afternoon in forest, which is so big I posed no threat to anyone. There's a new bench in the forest, dedicated to Polly Corrigan PhD, 1974 to 2019. Saw the cows.
Sat March 25
Sunny. Not much energy. Stayed in all day. Watched film Black Crab (Swedish). 6 out of 10.
Sun March 26
Cloudy all morning. Did short walk with J. Roast chicken. Grand Prix, Lewis was right at the back.
Mon March 27
Cold, cloudy. Did work out. Feeling a lot better. Faint 2nd line in Covid test. Everyone in marketing had an "at risk of redundancy" meeting in small groups. No further forward. Marks start of 45 day consultation period. Should know more by next Monday.
Tues March 28
Was going for walk but overcome by tiredness. Had a bath. Lay on bed reading with Molly. Finished A Terrible Kindness and started Girl A. Finally threw out my old walking boots. They've done good service. Started series 2 of Traces.
Weds March 30
Cold grey start. Decided not to go for walk. Approached by a handbag co and invited to choose a bag. Get in! Lots to choose from. Quite busy today.
Thurs March 31
Cloudy and cold start. Did short walk in forest. Feeling better, although a bit congested as if I have a cold. J went to see Rosie to give her her birthday presents - she's 3 today. She was thrilled with the ice cream shop we gave her. We're going to her party on Saturday.
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