This morning when I woke up I thought that my default setting must be anxiety …sort of like what could go wrong today…..

However after writing in my  book using my beautiful fountain pen I felt better…..

And strangely , or maybe not , I found a video on youtube which was very encouraging. It was called ” 3 habits that physically rewire your brain for happiness. ” ( and it was only 13 minutes long. My desire to avoid dread isn’t strong enough to invest more than 20 minutes at a time.)

It seems that I am actually scientifically on the way to reducing dread by retraining my neural pathways. I’ve  read quite a lot about stuff like this, but this was short, clear and not complicated.

I had to go shopping , but my neighbour called out when I was getting ready to go to show me that she was planting some cactus like plants in in my pots , which are quite empty, rather than throw them out. Then when I admired one of her plants she just gave me it. It’s such a beautiful  colour. ( she has another one.)

The sun was shining and off I went feeling very happy.

I was going to buy tomatoes and tuna as last night, due to my temporary tooth I wasn’t  eating pizza and the lovely waitress suggested this.

On the way home I stopped for coffee.

I’m giving myself a chance to relax this week so I read quite a lot and I bought a book on my Kindle about the history of Verona. It seemed relatively simple and not too long. But I’m  curious.

Then I watched another video on fountain pens. I have been loving using mine.

Fluffy has been back several times, but one of her friends is being very persistent.

I’m sitting at my round table with the door open. It’s  windy outside.

My granddaughter got her exam results  today. She got a first in her degree at university and is currently on her way to Venice. Very proud grannyannie.

Wine time now. (As perfect a day as anyone is fortunate  enough to have. )

Cheers 🍷🍷