This week summed up…
It’s been a big week for us! You may have seen we had our flat on the market recently so that has been taking up a lot of our time, although it seems most areas of our life are all go right now. It’s funny to have done basically nothing for two years and then everything all at once. Typical me!
I haven’t done a weekly update in a while so here’s some quick, happy thoughts from me…
On Moving…
It’s funny because I feel like I should be more emotional as we prepare to leave this flat, I look around and see how lovely it is, how much time we’ve put in to creating a space that’s truly ours. But in a way, it’s almost too done! It’s like we did everything not long after we moved in and I haven’t been inspired to change it up much in the time since – it just feels perfect as it is! It’s a funny feeling, because when we go back to our other flat to sort things out to move in, it feels so tired in comparison – it needs sanded, painted, refreshed… I mean, I feel stressed when I see all the snags that need attention, but I also feel excited for what can be done to it!
Anyway, I’m glad I’m not too sad to be leaving this flat… maybe it’s a coping mechanism, because I know I’ll never have anything like the beautiful arched shelves again, and the bathroom is truly magnificent in every way, and the period details in this place are unlike anything I’ve ever seen! But somehow despite all this, I feel ready for a new chapter and I’m glad I’m feeling inspired again.
The coming weeks are going to involve a lot of decluttering, packing & cleaning but it feels good to have a project on the go.
On Reaching My Sixth Month Of Pregnancy…
My sixth month! That feels oh so crazy to type out!! This whole year all I’ve set my mind to is getting to my 20 week scan. All through the dark, miserable days of winter and the anxious first trimester, I just focused on getting to the start of April – our 20 week scan, finding out the gender, telling everyone and then our little trip to Greece. And now that’s been and gone! It’s such a strange feeling because I still have so long to go but it’s like I didn’t mentally prepare myself for this part – so now I’m like “huh, what now?!” Of course, it’s such an exciting time and we have SO much going on right now, but I feel a little more relaxed which is always a good thing.
I really wish I could go back and tell myself that I would feel as good as I do now. I, like so many, had such a rough start to this pregnancy so to feel so relaxed and content is such a relief! I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy being pregnant but it’s been so much better than I expected – although as I near the end of my second trimester, I do feel the fatigue and aches and pains starting to set in…
On Spring Weather & Summer Feels…
I always say I blossom in the spring, I’m like a wildflower! I am entirely solar powered, and these last few weeks have felt so exciting and hopeful.
I feel my best when I am constantly moving forward, with a plan in place and a long to-do list. I feel this more than ever right now as we have a deadline for getting the flat prepped (both with the flat sale and the baby arriving!) and also because I feel like I’m nesting and want to declutter everything. Seriously, we have been on a mission lately! We’re clearing out everything, which is a great feeling before a move. I said to Jord I sort of want to start fresh with minimal belongings and see how we feel in a few months. One thing I’ve noticed about pregnancy is that you never really know how you’re going to feel along the way, even if you know yourself so well. I’m often surprised at the way I react and respond in situations now, I’ve definitely embraced a slower pace and a calmer way of life which I’m very glad of!
Hopefully the coming weeks will be seamless, I’m so ready for a move – even if it is just back in to our old flat! I love a big change and this feels like a good one.
What’s new with you all this fabulous Friday?
