After a busy few months at work, my contract has finally finished on one of the most hectic jobs of my life.It always takes a week or so to adjust to not having to get up really early and drive into work, and it also takes time to learn to unwind and relax. I have been so tired this week, the simplest of tasks seem to take up so much energy and effort. I have had a walk each day to get some exercise as well as some fresh air. Now that I am away from the stresses of work, I can take time to stand back and take in my tranquil surroundings, and realise how lucky I am to be able to escape to the gorgeousness of our countryside. Today I noticed how much our beans have grown, and how they have started to display their beautiful flowers.
I also noticed how suddenly, with all the sun and showers we have had over the last few weeks, how my garden is starting to bloom in all sorts of colours. I love the vivid lime green of the creeper against the deep purple of the ornamental thistles.
I also noticed the beauty of weeds! Amongst my 'meadow'/rough patch in my garden there are lots of dockins.... and they are starting to turn such gorgeous autumnal colours. They look like they have been marbled.
Finally to round up this weeks happenings, I have a broody hen...Joan. She has been sitting on 1 of her eggs for over a week now. Here's hoping its been fertilised. She will probably be sitting for another 2 weeks, then we'll see if there is a mini joan?!
I too have been noticing the weeds - even the dandelions which I have allowed to 'clock' provide an evening snack for the sparrows and finches - so sweet to see them jump up and pull a mouthful of fluffy seed. I have been feeling really weird post RC - so tired, and looking at things without any stamina to get on with them!! glad I am not alone xx
Posted by: caireen | 05/28/2009 at 06:25 PM
Hope your surroundings will soon invigorate and inspire you Rebecca. Lovely colourful pics!x
Posted by: Bella Bheag | 05/29/2009 at 09:32 PM
Just discovered your blog (thanks for linking to mine!). I look forward to reading more (and seeing more of your lovely photographs).
Cheers, Shannon.
Posted by: Rabbit & the Duck | 05/30/2009 at 11:55 PM
It always takes time to get back to normal but the worrying thing is that you don't realise how 'abnormal' life has been until you take a step back. Enjoy your relaxing walks and hopefully cathch up at Killearn on Saturday. Love the pic of the hen in undergrowth!
Posted by: Suzanne Field | 06/01/2009 at 08:29 AM