Wednesday 25th January 2023
The power kicked in last night, not long after I'd posted yesterday's blog so I enjoyed the fan and kept my phone on flight mode to charge. I woke up this morning after dreaming of my dad and I lay listening again to the day break.
I joined Marlene's running group at 7.30am for my 5km run and they've got such a lovely group. I'm one of the slowest runners but the run is in my old neighbourhood so I know most of the distances between landmarks so was quite content to lag at the back. Afterwards, we had coffee at the local Mugg and I received a lovely Chinese New Year card, translated (loosely from my recollection) 'may your path ahead always be prosperous' which feels so appropriate.
I was then treated to a great massage from expert masseuse Lorna and afterwards I stopped at the local PicknPay to stock up on Burn's Nicht food.
Rabbie Burns was a Scottish Poet and lyricist in the 18th century. His birthday (today) is celebrated by 'bringing out the haggis' while reciting his poems. I managed to get some Scots sausage (square) and a tiny bit of haggis (sister doesn't like it), some IRN BRU and a Frys chocolate cream. I cooked the 'neeps and tatties' (turnip and potatoes) before we went to the running club. I only managed another 3km run but it was very pleasant. We had no power when we returned but I warmed up the food on the gas and had an attempt at making a whisky sauce.
I know, I'm sounding domestic, but it was for a good cause, lol. We toasted the year ahead with the IRN BRU and sat in the dark muching our food. It was quite tasty, I must admit.
With Rabbie and the Chinese year of the Rabbit, I've got a good feeling about the next 12 months. Sláinte!
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