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My absolutely stunning rhododendron in full bloom this year. Given to me by Mum a long time ago it continues to flourish every year. It’s in a half barrel pot, well it has burst part of the barrel! However, it’s too big to put anywhere else in the garden and it seems to love its position and the remains of the barrel so I don’t think it’s going anywhere soon. My ambition is to one day successfully grow a cutting from it… I think the next plant I photograph will be the lavatera which is looking great.

I’ve had a challenging weekend in so much as I left my Sertraline medication at work. I always knew with my memory that this would happen sooner or later, so I really need to come up with a back up plan for when or if it happens again. I’ve been on the medication for 6 months to help with my anxiety and depression, and this weekend has been the first time I’ve not taken it. I am not really sure if I have missed taking it, or on the other hand whether it’s more a psychological head process of expecting some kind of crash to happen, which thankfully hasn’t. Ultimately I’d like to stop taking them, but if I do that I would speak to the doctor first and make a plan. So I’ll be back on them tomorrow as at least I know they are on my desk at work!

I also have been able to use a Joy Pulse Point Essential Oil Roller Ball from Elysian Botanicals. I have been using their Peace Mist and Tranquillity roller ball at night for some time, which has given me such better night’s sleep. Thankfully using the Joy roller ball over the weekend has given me extra self-assurance. It is an uplifting, comforting and happy scent. Holly at Elysian Botanicals has been ever so helpful and they are a lovely family business so check out their website https://elysianbotanicals.co.uk

Overall I am in such a better place from where I was last Autumn, and even this weekend I think I can look back on it and be pleased that I’ve been ok. Over-thinking has been one of my biggest problems, and really that was perhaps the biggest danger this weekend, and I think I can just about claim victory over it! Until tomorrow x