Hello May 2025

You can’t stop change anymore than you can stop the suns from setting.

Shmi Skywalker (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace)

I have sat here looking at the blank page of this post for roughly 32 minutes, give or take 55 seconds, pondering an interesting introduction to my first ‘Hello’ post of 2025. I am so out of practice. I am hoping things can only get better so lets see where this post takes me.

april update

April brought the return of me into the blogging world. I am not sure how many people out there in the blogging-sphere are happy about this development but I am really enjoying myself. Once I figured out how to navigate WordPress again.

During April I visited Warwick Castle, if you have not been for a visit in a while I recommend it. Even if you only go to see the bird show, The Falconers Quest, it was amazing. I also had my nails done professionally (twice). I didn’t take a photo of my first lot of nails even though I loved them, I just forgot. My natural nails are so weak they keep breaking really low down so I have had builder gel with an extension to have nice nails for a while.

in other news…

I am now a member of another gym. In December I re-joined the gym at the local swimming pool. It was going well until they had to close the pool and part of the gym due to damage to the internal supports of the building. Then it became a nightmarish experience, so I cancelled my membership and joined Nuffield Gym, yes it is more expensive but it has a working pool and gym is a more pleasant experience.

Facts About May: May was named after the Greek goddess of fertility Maia, due to the new growth which abounds at this time of the year. May Day marks the official end of winter and beginning of summer.

MAY PLANS

I have a lot to get through still on my 101 List so I am trying to complete several things a month which will either go towards a goal or finish one. Below are tasks I want to complete during May.

• Finish my Ultimate Wander List – this is comprised of all the places and things I want to see and do.
• Go to the Beach – I have a feeling this might be completed this month. I have made plans. Last year I saw a beach but as the weather was not great I didn’t go on the beach so I have not counted it.
• Create a Focus Plan – I have already done the basics just need to get it set out properly.
• Have a Spa Day – This is booked and I will let you know how I get on.

I will also be giving my bedroom a good clear out throughout May. Potentially in June I want to get a couple of new pieces of furniture so I need to get my room ready. Once this is completed I can complete my art challenges and begin my craft business.

Today I spent the day in Birmingham so I am little tired, especially as we had a lovely lunch in Fumo by San Carlo. I am hoping to post more throughout May providing updates on the books I have read, and catching up on various lists which I have missed.

I hope you have a good May.

Toodles Lu xx