First of May, first of May, my outdoors goals are set today! April’s goals had a 60% success rate so, while I’m on a roll, here are my targets for May.
Direct sow my annual flowers
I had planned to do this over Easter but we went on a mini-break instead. And then we had that viciously cold snap the week after. So now I need to crack on with direct sowing my cornflowers, poppies, chamomile, night scented stocks, alyssum (smells like honey), briza maxima, ammi majus (posh cow parsley), bunny’s tail, borage, and mixed meadow flowers. If I sow the seeds now I should get some flowers by mid-late July. Being able to pick posies and vasefuls of my own flowers in summer is a pleasure and a privilege I never get tired of.
Direct sow my vegetables
This year I want to grow french beans, carrots, onions and radishes. Top tip: sow carrot and onion seeds alongside each other to deter carrot fly. I tried this last year and it really does work! But, much as I love the taste of freshly picked sweetcorn, I won’t be growing them again this year. The amount of effort and space required for a relatively small yield just doesn’t make it worthwhile for me, sadly. Maybe next year.
Riding
A carry forward from last month but no excuses now the weather is better. I just need to dig out my hat, jods and boots again!
CPD – Digital Marketing course
I started this Google online course recently but have only managed to get a derisory 11% through. I became completely sidetracked by Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and, of course, my blog. Now I really want to continue my CPD as I think the Google Certificate will be a useful qualification in my new freelance career. Plus it’s a really interesting course.
Enjoy my new freelancing lifestyle
After working set office hours for so many years, I now need to get my head around the idea that I can work more flexibly. As long as I complete my work then I can do it when it suits me best. So, if I want to go to a yoga class on a Wednesday morning, then I can. I can just work a little longer on Thursday. This sounds great in theory but I think it’s going to take some getting used to.
Bonus goal
My husband and I finally made it out for dinner last month! Only to our local pub, it’s true, but it was on a SATURDAY NIGHT! I’m still so amazed by this towering achievement that I can’t think of a bonus goal for May to top this!
What are your May goals? What would you like to tick off your list this month?
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