You don't know until you try

 I think part of the reason for my current down in the dumps feeling is that we're at home a lot - apart from shopping, and short daily dog walks (even Betty's not keen on long walks now she's getting older) we don't really go out much.  Husband has gone off to the gym again this morning, he's quite enthusiastic about it at the moment (well, as enthusiastic as he gets about anything).  How long that will last I don't know, he does get fed up of things quite quickly, but I'll certainly encourage him to keep going.  The fact that he's paying a monthly direct debit for it may keep him going there, he won't like the thought of wasting money if he doesn't go.  So one day a week I will make a point of getting him to drop me in town on a gym day, and tell him I want at least 1.5 hours to mooch around - if he chooses to finish the gym early like he did last week, then he will have to go in one of the cafes (there are lots in town) and wait for me there.  And one day a week we will go out for a drive, taking Betty with us - there are lots of places around here we've not yet been to, so it'll be good to do more exploring.  Being at home a lot doesn't bother me overly, as such - I can always find plenty to do - but I do get a bit stir-crazy sometimes.  As I've said before, husband has no indoor hobbies whatsoever, apart from the odd game of chess or sudoku on his computer.  If he's not playing those, then he's watching (or rather, falling asleep in front of) the TV, he'd happily watch it all day long.

I've made dog biscuits this morning - banana, peanut butter and oat flour.  I only buy 100% pure peanut butter, absolutely no additives, so nothing nasty like xylitol (which is toxic to dogs) or palm oil.  Betty's just had one to taste test and clearly approved, as she ate it straight away.  Well, she gave it a good licking before crunching it up 😁.

Husband has bought me 2 pairs of pyjamas and a pair of leggings for my birthday.....well, I got them and he paid, which means I get exactly what I want.  It's forecast to be overcast but dry and not very windy all week, so I think we'll go for a drive on Wednesday, my birthday - we'll probably take a packed lunch, including for Betty, and maybe get a coffee out somewhere.

I've watched loads of videos now for watercolour tree and flower painting.....I think it's time I just went for it and did it, so that's what I'll do this afternoon.  For some reason, I feel less confident about watercolour painting than I did about acrylics...not sure why!  What could go wrong - it's just trying out a bit of painting, just for myself - it's not a commission or a masterpiece! 😂 Anyway, I won't know if I can paint well enough for Christmas cards unless I actually get on and do it....