Ellie Bates

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Day 1073 I am grateful for Mars Bars (other chocolate bar options are available) I am grateful for my supportive husband and friends I am looking forward to a few peaceful minutes of reading my book

Day 1072 I enjoyed an evening walk with friends (and am delighted to not get us lost...) I am really really pleased for my sister-in-law I enjoyed getting caught up with the senior race from the Isle of Man TT

Day 1071 I was pleased to be back to feeling like I wanted to eat my favourite easy meal I am grateful for an understanding and effective boss I am looking forward to seeing the family

Day 1070 I enjoyed running with the smell of elderflower I am grateful for the spot of a deer amongst the wildflowers I enjoyed a proper running and chatting session 😀

Day 1069 I am enjoying having lots of fruit to munch on I appreciated catching up with a passing acquaintance I am very much enjoying watching this year's #IsleofManTT 🏁

Day 1068 I enjoyed time spent outside in the sunshine I am grateful for some successfully completed errands I enjoyed my run (and a nap 😴 😜)

Day 1067 I enjoyed a running session to chase away a day's frustration I enjoyed having something different for my tea I am grateful for soothing tea at the end of the day

Day 1067 I am grateful for opportunity to zone out on the commute I am looking forward to a break I am grateful for sleep 💤

@rileyfo @AndersonCJ76 Congratulations!

@AndersonCJ76 Thanks Chris. Off to Geneva in July as UK Disarmament Ambassador.

And so my second period of working on the Western Balkans draws to a close. It’s a region for which the phrase “plus ça change” seems scarily apt. (1/2)

Day 1066... sorry for quiet, this week's been really tough I am pleased that I took time for me I enjoyed some gentle pottering about at the end of the day I enjoyed childhood nostalgia in the form of jelly and ice cream 🍨

Day 1065 I am grateful for running friends that look out for me I am grateful for an evening sugar boost I am inspired by this quote "We all want quiet. We all want beauty. We all need space." @nationaltrust

Thrilled to win a gold medal at the @The_RHS Chelsea Flower Show! 🌿 Huge thanks to Ula Maria for the inspiring, fully accessible forest bathing design. Grateful to @ProjGivingBack for making this possible. #RHSChelsea

Day 1064 I loved seeing coverage of the @MDUK_News garden at #RHSChelsea I am grateful for a run with friends in the evening sun I am looking forward to time spent with my book

Day 1063 I enjoyed a lovely day in the sunshine I am grateful for a longer Sunday run I am grateful for soothing rooibos tea

Day 1062 I enjoyed Thai food for tea I am looking forward to seeing my lovely family I enjoyed my walk home on a Friday evening

Day 1061 I am pleased to have made it all the way through a tough track session I am grateful for warm feet I enjoyed catching up with my mentor

Day 1060 I am enjoying a hot water bottle at my back I am grateful for a little walk in the sunshine at lunch I am looking forward to some fun weekend activities 😀

Day 1059 I enjoyed being back at Tuesday night training I am grateful for late night sweet treats I am pleased to have toughed out Tuesday training!

Day 1058 I am enjoying my book: it's rather silly, but very comfortable I was pleased to tick off a few errands I am grateful for chocolate bars for supper 😋