Whilst watching the snow fall

Last night was my leaving do from work. I will be honest, I was feeling a bit apprehensive - but then I do when there are these sort of events. I feel out of my depth and although it was with some of the loveliest people I could have met and worked with - I still had the jitters. 

However, it was a enjoyable evening spent with some very special folk and I came away feeling both loved and rather overwhelmed. And it seems I will not be able to finish quietly, there is another get-together planned later on in the month and I have been told that I must be there ... or else!

Any hoo - last night was good and by the time I drove home - it was late, so this morning when Willow and Himself were up and ready to go downstairs I was feeling a little less enthusiastic. After waving Himself off to work and waiting for Willow to finish her breakfast, we returned to bed for a little more 'recuperating'. Gone are the days when I could work all day, stay up and out late and bounce back the next day - I now chose to do one or the other and not all three hahaha.

After an hour or so Willow decided that she'd 'recuperated' enough especially as she'd not been out so late as I. A quick breakfast for me then after wrapping up well we set off. Hells teef - the wind!! We were buffeted and blown from side to side. The wind ripped and roared through the trees along the valley, the hills vanished beneath the grey sky, and at one point, it felt like I was the only dog walker out.

Eventually even Willow started to shoot dark looks at me over her shoulder - I knew it was time to shorten the walk and head directly home. 

I love living in a village. I returned and on the wall were four jars of home made marmalade waiting for me. A parcel was waiting at the front door - this one was for Willow and a neighbour popped round to see how she is settling in.

Now, as I drink a mug of tea, watch the snow flurries whirl around outside there is a small red and white dog fast asleep behind me.