🛠️ What Am I Doing?

As of this week, I have wrapped up all of my business commitments and am 100% focused on my new role at the States of Guernsey. I’ve really been enjoying the research element of the job in particular; it is scratching an itch that's been there since I finished my master’s (quite a few years ago now). Even though I am two months in, I’ve still not quite settled into a regular weekly routine, which is due to a knee injury (meaning my exercise has been a bit all over the place). It is a reminder that, for me, work, exercise, and rest are a careful balancing act that I need to get right to thrive in all areas of my life. The good news is that my knee is improving, thanks to a really good physio who specialises in running. I am working on strengthening my glutes, hitting a deadlift PB, and gently getting back to a running plan. I will be run/walking for a few weeks, so I am also taking that as an opportunity to work on my cardio to make an “easy” run truly easy. Due to the injury, I could not take part in the Guernsey Mind 10K last weekend, so I volunteered instead. One of my jobs was cycling up and down the course on my e-bike to check on runners. Despite feeling a little sad about not being able to run, I really loved volunteering; it was an August highlight for me.

In other news, I booked a holiday this month; I am heading to Italy in October and cannot wait.

📺 What Am I Watching?

I’ve found a new TV tracking app called Sofa Time, and it is brilliant. As such, it is very easy for me to tell you what I am currently watching on TV: Ted Lasso S4, Reacher S4, Dark Matter S2, and Ride or Die S1, all great, and all on Prime.

Movie-wise, I’m tracking on Letterboxd, but I might transfer my list to Sofa Time, since it also includes movies. My last watch, as part of my classic movie project, was Goodfellas. Honestly, I didn’t love it, but I think that was because I watched it off the back of The Godfather trilogy, and I am definitely more Team Godfather!

🧠 What Am I Learning?

I’m noticing the slight shift in weather is making me want to knit again. This autumn, I plan to try knitting colourwork socks, so I have been learning several techniques to help with that. I also had a go at whittling earlier in the month, but it is quite messy and, let’s be honest, dangerous. I am not sure it is for me.

🎧 What Am I Listening to?

I’ve been way more focused on audiobooks this month, and I managed to get through four Rob Rinder books. You can see my library in the section below.

📚 What am I Reading?

Take a look at what I am reading here: Martine’s Library.