Goodbye 2017, Hello 2018

Monday, 29 January 2018

Cat


As I mentioned in last week's post, 2017 was not all that by the end although it started well.  To be fair, there were some good bits.  I made a start on some of my goals - understanding my finances better, having more fun, learning new things, creating more and consuming less.  We got to spend time visiting some of our favourite places with our favourite people.

This year, I'm hoping for better things:
  • More slow days
  • More time in the kitchen cooking lovely things.  Then eating them!
  • More conversations on and offline
  • More walks, with optional detours to the local coffee shop.  Hand holding compulsory
  • More flowers
But a glance at the news makes me feel like we've fallen down Alice's rabbit hole and wonder where it will all end.    

Rather than write a long, rambling catch-up post, I thought I'd thank you for stopping by, share a few photos of last year and wish you all the best for 2018.  (Not too late is it?!)

Thank you for reading and I hope you have a wonderful day.
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  1. The Tale of Mummy Hood29 January 2018 at 12:41

    I love the idea of more slow days, we all seem so incredibly busy! #bigpinklink

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    1. Tubbs29 January 2018 at 13:49

      It does feel like that ... More slow dates would be great :) Thank you for commenting

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  2. Tracy Albiero29 January 2018 at 12:55

    Slow days! That is something we can all long for. I love snow days when instead of work we just have a day at home. Nothing planned. Just a day to be. #mg

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    1. Tubbs29 January 2018 at 13:50

      That sounds lovely :) Maybe without the actual snow ...

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  3. MyDIY30 January 2018 at 09:17

    Hello,
    nice post.
    You'll find the right way to make it even more satisfying.
    We also try to hit another way to consume less and get out of the treadmill.
    We just use the possibilities that we have .....
    Best regards
    Uwe

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    1. Tubbs2 February 2018 at 14:38

      I love the way you create things yourself. I am not practical at all!

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  4. Michelle30 January 2018 at 12:46

    This is a goal for my this year. Think more positively, learn new things, and live with more fun:) #mg

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    1. Tubbs2 February 2018 at 14:38

      Good luck! It sounds so easy but it's so hard. Thank you for commenting and have a lovely week

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  5. Unknown31 January 2018 at 07:08

    Oh for a slow day! I've managed a radox bath...Does that count?! Baby steps! #TTB

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    1. Tubbs2 February 2018 at 14:39

      Gotta start somewhere! Maybe a Radox bath, a candle and a glass of something lovely next time :)

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  6. chickenruby31 January 2018 at 07:54

    I have a cat like that, the face of innocence...lol. I need to talk more, off line and am making it a mission to do so, even if it does take me out my comfort zone #triumphanttales

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    1. Tubbs2 February 2018 at 14:40

      Ours would bite you as soon as look at you. As he has very few teeth, it's more of gumming. Good luck with your mission.

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  7. Unknown31 January 2018 at 11:43

    Some lovely musing here. I still struggle to plan ahead, getting too caught up in what is happening now. Slowing down would definitely help. #fortheloveofBLOG

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    1. Tubbs2 February 2018 at 14:41

      It's all about balance maybe. Enjoying the now fully whilst keeping a eye out for what's ahead.

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  8. Veronica Lee31 January 2018 at 12:04

    I am spending more time in the kitchen trying out new recipes. There are just so many on Pinterest! Yesterday, I made Vietnamese pork chops for the first time and my family loved it.

    #bloggersbest

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  9. Lydia C. Lee31 January 2018 at 19:54

    I have a few slow days and then I jam everything in again...I can't help myself. #ForhtheloveofBLOG

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    1. Tubbs2 February 2018 at 14:41

      I'm just as bad. I know the theory, I talk the talk but ... Hopefully writing it down and sharing it will help me do better

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  10. maryom1 February 2018 at 00:28

    A deliberately slow day is a great idea. I end up with days when nothing gets done, but that's not the same at all.Trying to make time to appreciate things - a sunny spot in the garden, spring bursting through on hedgerows and woods, falling snow - is something I'm always striving for, but I never seem to quite achieve it #tweensteensbeyond

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    1. Tubbs2 February 2018 at 14:42

      I'm doing my best although I'm still terrible at trying to do just one more thing ...

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  11. Midlife Dramas in Pyjamas2 February 2018 at 15:56

    My one contribution is what a beautiful cat! Ours was killed on the road a few weeks ago and I'm absolutely heartbroken. So I was drawn to Mufasa... #TweensTeensBeyond

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    1. Tubbs5 February 2018 at 14:07

      I'm sorry for your loss. I miss all our furry friends still

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  12. Anonymous4 February 2018 at 08:05

    I feel really soothed reading this post, it sounds so wonderful, the walks with detours for coffee just sounds ideal, I love your cat too! Thank you for joining #mg linky

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    1. Tubbs5 February 2018 at 14:08

      Thank you for hosting each week. Mufasa is really enjoying all his virtual fuss.

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  13. Unknown4 February 2018 at 14:23

    Happy new year, lovely to 'see' you again! The news does seem to be full of such atrocities doesn't it? It's horrid but I try and make sure that I look for the good everywhere too. I would really like some more slow days too. Thanks for linking up to the #bigpinklink this week.

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    1. Tubbs19 May 2018 at 21:50

      Thank you for hosting :) All the best for 2018

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  14. Annette, 3 Little Buttons4 February 2018 at 20:08

    What fab pictures and adventures. I too want to add in more slow days. Though it seems to be easier said than done these days. Enjoy 2018 and all it has to offer 😊 thanks for joining us for the #dreamteam x

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    1. Tubbs5 February 2018 at 14:08

      The theory works so much better than the practice. Thank you for hosting each week

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  15. Sharon5 February 2018 at 08:04

    More creating...I love that one! I also love the idea of taking the time to enjoy cooking instead of rushing around to get food on the table. Thanks for the inspiration. It's great to have you at #TweensTeensBeyond

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    1. Tubbs5 February 2018 at 14:10

      I love cooking more elaborate things but usually it's all about what can I get on the table in the quickest time with the least fuss. :) Thank you for hosting

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  16. Unknown5 February 2018 at 14:53

    This is lovely to read. I do love a goal! Even more lovely to have you back at #tweensteensbeyond. We've missed you x

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