Blogtober 2020 :: Day 1

Well hello my lovely friends, it's really good to welcome you back into the Attic after my little break and I'm sorry that I've been MIA for so much of the summer. Blogging can be a strange thing at times - most often for me, creating a blog post is as easy as breathing but there are times when the desire to share and connect deserts me completely and there are just no words to be found. However, I've learnt over the years not to worry too much when these quiet, introverted periods arrive, or to try and dig into the why's and wherefores of it. I know that it will pass, and the time I spend away from my blog is usually necessary for my wellbeing, even though I don't often realise it until afterwards.

The past few days I've been feeling a very strong pull to return, and so here I am. I had a whole heap of photos sitting in the fluffy cloud so I spent some time organising them and copying them all onto my laptop. I then enjoyed a little visual reminder of the past two months or so, crikey, it was a revelation! I had forgotten so much of what I've been up to, haha....my memory is really shockingly bad but it's one of the many reasons I love to document my days here on my blog. Anyhow - my Summer has actually been pretty wonderful (in a very quiet, mundane sort of a way) and now here we are tipping gently into the Autumn season.

There is so much that I would have liked to have shared with you during August and September as I continued to take photos most days even though no words wanted to chatter along with the visuals. But I started to feel really over whelmed by the idea of trying to "catch up" with so many weeks of summery comings and goings, and overwhelm is never a good route back into blogging. So today I made the decision to just open my Attic window wide and let the fresh air stream in and not worry about the weeks that have been and gone. I'm focussing on the here and now, and today it's been absolutely bloomin' gorgeous!

As you can see from the photos, we've been blessed with stunning weather today. The top photo was taken this morning as we were walking into town to run some errands and enjoy a quick coffee in one of our favourite cafés. It was one of those golden, misty, mellow mornings which shouted AUTUMN in capital letters, so perfectly, wonderfully seasonal. Mid morning, J and I drove out into the Yorkshire Dales to walk around Grimwith Resevoir which we haven't done since back last year I don't think. It was so beautiful, oh I just lapped it up with my heart and soul, it was October at it's absolute best. We stopped half way round (it's about a 2 hour gentle stroll) and sat on a wooden bench to drink hot coffee and enjoy the extensive views across the water. We've had such a lovely day enjoying the simple things in life, and I couldn't have been happier.

So.........you may have wondered at the title of this post...Blogtober eh? Well it came into my head this morning as I was pondering on the whole notion of it now being October - I remembered that in years gone by, Blogtober used to be A Popular Thing. It's not a thing that I've joined in with before, but having just completed a month long photo challenge on Instagram where I posted an image every day during September (more on that another day), I feel inspired to carry on and give that same commitment to my blog throughout the month of October. So a new post every day, for thirty one days. Yes!!! I'm really liking this idea!! Of course this being me, there are absolutely no guarantees and no plans in place, so I shall be winging it all the way. I'm not doing this challenge with anybody else (does anyone still blog these days? Do blogging challenges still even exist?), but just for myself I felt like it would be a fun thing to try. I anticipate that some days will be quite short and sweet, and other days I might have a whole lot more to say. I hope you'll enjoy visiting with me to have a peek at what I'm up to each day, I'm actually rather excited by the whole idea of daily chats in the Attic.

And on that happy note I shall love you and leave you......until tomorrow! Yay!!!!

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Comments

[Polly]

Yes, people still read blogs and I enjoy yous very much! Glad you are back! I've just gotten back into crocheting and am taken with the colors of the Dahlia blanket. That would put a blast of color and joy into the winter!

[Carol Partridge]

Certainly a lovely day in Yorkshire. Also here in Derbyshire. I never get tired of your canal pics. Reminds me of the very first Yarndale we came to. So glad you are still blogging. Nearly finished the Cosy Stripe blanket.Just on the border. Did the coastal colours a few year ago and the sweet pea last year.They are in use all the time. Stylecraft special d.k. really washes and wears well.

[Amanda Smith]

Gorgeous photos which make me feel decidedly homesick!! It is such a very long time that I have been home in Autumn that I had nearly forgotten the beautiful Autumn colours that deck the countryside at this time of the year. These photos are a delightful reminder. Looking forward to your next post already!! keep well Amanda x

[Christine]

Thank you glad your back thank you also for the amazing patterns. Best wishes

[Irene A]

Will look forward to your daily chats like I have your daily photos in September for #yarnfriendsrock. 😊

[Catriona]

Lovely to see you back in blogland, Lucy.

[Paula Miller]

There is something so invigorating about fall. I'm feeling it too. I love reading your blog and the sweet heartfelt manner in which you feel your life.

[Adele O'Leary]

Awesome! I look forward to checking in on your news :)

[Sally Spragg]

How lovely to have a chatty blog every day from you for October! I shall certainly look forward to reading it and hopefully there will be lovely photos too!

[Jacquie]

Yay, just like the old days. I remember when you had workmen in and you had to do a post with no photos as a daily post was a must...and how I loved them. So glad you still blog Lucy. I need to follow suit.
Jacquie xxx

[Clare]

Lovely I’m looking forward to it cx

[Kathryn Grimshaw]

Fabulous! I look forward to it! Lovely to hear from you Lucy, and so nice to hear that you are well. X

[Valerie]

I am so looking forward to you visiting every day....for a whole month! What a delightful treat to look forward to.

[Pam]

Welcome back Lucy! I’ve missed your lovely photos and chatty blog lately. I kept checking in for an update and hoped all was well but guessed you just needed time away from blogland. Looking forward to Blogtober.

[Mary Lloyd Jones]

Lovely a whole month of your lovely chat and thoughts.