Sundays: Where Time Slows Down

​Sunday started with a slightly later wake-up than usual, which was a nice change after staying up quite late last night. The day started off like usual with a coffee first thing, followed by an apple, banana, and two plums for my first meal a few hours later.

I ended up staying up late because my daughter was at a 21st birthday party, and I wanted to wait up to make sure she got home okay. She returned fine, and we had a quick chat before heading off to bed. I managed to finish the second Lord of the Rings film last night but didn’t make it to the third one. Maybe I’ll get to that tonight. I still need to watch the third episode of The Penguin and the latest episode of Tulsa King. Season 2 of Daryl Dixon has just started, and there have been two episodes released so far that I’ve watched. It’s been a busy week for new series; it seems like they all come out at once. Nothing to watch for months, and then suddenly, there are three good shows available.

I know I’ve mentioned it before, but I can’t help getting excited about Season 5, Part 2 of Yellowstone, which is coming out next month in November. After such a long break between Part 1 and Part 2, I’m really looking forward to diving back into that story.

It's still early afternoon, but I thought I’d post early today. I haven't heard from my dad yet, but I imagine he’ll drop in at some point. I'm not sure whether we'll go to the pub or not; it’s just not the same visiting a canal-side pub in winter. It’s lovely to sit outside by the water in summer, but in the winter months, it loses its appeal. If we do go, we’ll probably just have a drink or two. If we do go, I’ll have a Coke since I don’t drink alcohol anymore. It’ll still be nice to catch up.

For my evening meal, I’ve got a couple of steaks that need eating, so I plan to have that with broccoli and new potatoes. If not steak, it might end up being pork chops. I’m starting my new push, pull, and legs 30-day home workout routine tonight after putting it off yesterday. Each session is only about 30 minutes, which works fine for me. I’ll do that followed by a bath and then head to bed early to watch some YouTube.
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Recently, I’ve been listening to an audiobook series called Dead Hunger, written and read by Eric A. Shelman. Once I finish YouTube, I usually listen for an hour in bed until I find myself nearly falling asleep. I’m really enjoying the series so far. There are ten books in total, and I’m currently on book three. If you're a fan of zombie fiction like me, I’d highly recommend them.

​As I end my Sunday, I recognise the value of these quieter moments. A simple routine, a good meal, and a decent story help me recharge for the week ahead. Spending time with my daughter, having a chat with my dad, or getting lost in a book are the things that keep me balanced. I’m prepared for whatever the next week has to offer.