A Week of Small Changes and Unexpected Adulting

It's been just over a week since my last journal entry, and the week's been fairly busy. By the end of today, my daughter will have completed her first full week at college. She's handled it really well, considering it’s a big change from school. I’m proud of how she’s settling in, taking on the new environment, new people, and different pace with confidence.

On a personal note, I’m still going strong with not smoking. I haven’t touched a cigarette since I quit in June, which is something I never thought I’d manage to do. It hasn’t always been easy, but I’m past the toughest part now, and there’s something quite freeing about it.

This morning started super early at 6 am. I kicked off the day with my usual coffee, and for my first meal, I had a bowl of melon, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries topped with natural Greek yoghurt. It was a refreshing start to the day, especially given how the temperature has noticeably dropped. Last night, I realised how cold it had gotten, and this morning wasn’t any different. It’s quite unusual for this time of year, but I guess autumn is really starting to make its presence felt. It’s probably time to put away the shorts and bring out the jumpers!

Even though it’s only early September, I've already started dotting a few Halloween decorations around the house. It might seem a bit premature, but there's something about seeing those little touches of autumn that makes the seasonal change a bit more enjoyable.

On another note, I really felt like an adult today – I’ve got an iron arriving later from Amazon. I’ve never owned one before and never really felt the need to iron clothes, so I’m not quite sure why I suddenly wanted one. Maybe it’s just one of those things you decide to do when you reach a certain age. Who knows? Either way, it feels like a bit of a milestone, however small!

Being Friday, I’m not sure what my plans are for the weekend yet. I usually go to the pub for an hour or two with my dad on a Saturday or Sunday, but I’m not drinking alcohol at the moment. It’s not for any particular reason; I just don’t feel like it right now. I’ll probably just have a Coke or something instead and still enjoy the time together.

Anyway, that's where I’m at for now. The week's been a bit of a mixed bag, but I’m looking forward to seeing what the weekend brings. And who knows, maybe I’ll even try out that new iron!