You don't know what day it is. You're eating countless meals a day with lots of snacks in between. You're napping throughout they day. Either it's the time between Christmas and New Year or you're a cat.

Happy Christmas everyone, whether you’re celebrating, chilling or just not into it, I hope you have the day you want. Much love, peace and joy to you all xx

Happy extra #parkrun day to those who celebrate. I went, and made it round only walking the bits where it was so busy there was no choice. Crazy busy but saw so many people I know. Really glad I got to do this today. Special thanks to anyone who volunteered at their local event x

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A friend sent me this from her local pop up art event. Yes!!!

Popped into town for a Christmas stroll. It was surprisingly not super busy, and quite cheery. Also saw this fabulous progress #pride flag patchwork quilt in our local haberdashery shop 🌈

Happy “prepping all the food” day 😋

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Had a gentle experimental jog this morning. Did a slow loop round the lake near my house, just under a mile. Could feel my shoulder while I was doing it but I wouldn't say it was painful as such. May try a bit more tomorrow. Cautiously wondering can I manage Christmas #parkrun later in the week 🤞

Shoulder update: still painful but a lot better than it was 2 weeks ago when I couldn’t even sleep without painkillers and hot water bottles on it. Have had two chiropractor sessions which have really helped. Really miss running but there’s nothing to be gained by pushing it before it’s sensible to

First day of my two week Christmas break and I’m not ashamed to say I’m still in bed. Run club Christmas party last night and I managed to drink just the right amount to have fun but not enough I’m suffering today. A chilled day planned 😎

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Today was asked to review an options paper that was blatant AI slop. I gleefully sprinkled a generous amount of snarky comments all over it. I suspect I will get grief for this in January but if you're going to AI your work at least proofread it to make sure you got the name of our product right 🙄

I try to focus on posting about art and comics and not my complaints about the state of everything but GOOD GRIEF

While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most. Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.

One of these cats is not like the other one. Happy #caturday . #catsofbluesky #lego

I understand that a lot of folks have been misled by fear-mongering and powerful regressive voices but it’s still astonishing to me that so many have fallen for the idea that oppressively policing other people’s gender identity and expression could in any way be part of an enlightened future.

Have had bad pain in my neck and shoulder since Saturday. Just been to see a chiropractor. He thinks it could be thoracic outlet syndrome and I need several weeks of rest, ice and treatment. Running not on the cards for at least a few weeks. Gutted (and in pain) :(

so pleased for Balvinder not in the dance off for a change. Also amused that the two contestants who've had professional dance training are in the dance off. Hope the producers take note of this, the public are far more interested in people on a journey than people good from day one #scd #strictly

Last night’s run with my club. Very misty up on the hills. Felt mildly lost at one point but ended up where we were meant to be in the end. Rest day today with some stretching 😎

Cracking long hilly run this morning for day 2 of #runup2christmas #runuptochristmas #trailrunning. Baby cows, a Neolithic burial chamber, great views and the sun shining. What more do you need? 😎

Just booked a place in the Gloucester Half for March. Not done this one before but it looks nice - pretty flat, and a good chunk of it is along the canal out of the city, so should be a good variety of scenery. Next year's running calendar is starting to look lots of fun 🏃‍♀️ #halfmarathon #runchat

My not easily pleased, rather bluntly honest teen has declared my home made mince pies with marzipan lids are "banging". There is no higher praise 😊

Last year his estate donated the royalties for Last Christmas to his charity that offers funding for LGBTQIA+ orgs and they said they'd do it again this year. Listen to it loads!

It would have been easy to bail given the wind and rain but I got out and got my #runup2christmas off to a great start despite the weather. Can officially start on the mince pies now it’s December 🥧 🎄 #runchat #blueskyrunning

Run Up To Christmas starts tomorrow! It's not too late to join *the best* team - just go to Runthings.co.uk and follow the links and join team Santa's Reindeer Runners 🙂🌲

Too gorgeous a morning not to 😎 #blueskyrunners

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Happy #parkrunday to all. Not running today - we're taking the teen and a couple of friends to a local comic con. Hoping to get out for a longer run tomorrow when the weather looks better :)

Just seen a running event advertising a "black toenail friday" discount. I lol'd #iykyk #blueskyrunners

The "don't have an extra kid if you can't afford it" brigade get awfully upset when you suggest they don't stay in their £2m house if they can't afford it, don't they?

Muddy run in the dark with my club. Got lost, had to climb a fence, went for a beer after and there was a log fire. So much happy 😊 #blueskyrunning

I was today years old when I was diagnosed with autism. Going to go and overthink about this #asd #autism

I am doing this. Like running? Like Christmas? Maybe you would like this too 🎄 (more running = more eating after all 😂 )

A golden hour of #running to some loud guitar music. Glorious. Best bit: the long mile of gentle downhill to Rancid and the Offspring. Happy place 😎 #blueskyrunners #runningpunks

Tomorrow is a month away from Xmas Eve. Please have a look to see if you have any children's clothes, books, toys, etc that are no longer needed & donate them to your local charity shop ASAP. The demand for these items is now, not after Xmas. People are skint but still want to make Xmas special. ❤️

This is a brilliant analogy to show just how wealthy billionaires actually are compared to millionaires

You can tell it’s cold and wet today - enough people stayed away from #parkrun in Cheltenham that I came in the top 300 🤣

My evening of blanket edging has hit a snag. Cannot turn blanket to work more edging when blanket has a cat weighing it down. He is keeping my toes gloriously cosy though 🥰 #crochet #catsofbluesky

I have been signed off work for the next four weeks with stress and anxiety. I’m not going to bang on about it. But it’s a thing. If you have a kind manager, cherish them - I’ve been well looked after by the people I work with and I’m grateful for that. It doesn’t make my mothers situation

Been for a nice frosty walk this morning. One or two tiny snowflakes as I was walking along

🕯 Today we pause to remember the trans people whose lives were taken by violence this year. Those lost to hatred, and those lost to the unbearable weight of living in a world that too often refuses to see their worth. We hold every name and every story in our hearts. #TDOR

Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. Since 31st October 2024, at least 340 trans people have lost their lives to anti-trans violence, or suicide. Transphobia kills. Please be an ally every day. tdor.translivesmatter.info/reports?from...

Very cold and clear tonight. I predict we have our first frost this winter tomorrow ❄️

Happy #caturday from a happy cat who has found a box of just the right size

Over 60K women have signed our letter standing with the trans community. We've had enough of anti-trans rhetoric claiming to speak for us. If you agree... 📰 Read their article here: tinyurl.com/NION-PN-60K ✍ Sign our letter: notinourname.org.uk 📣 Share widely #StrongerTogether #TransAwarenessWeek

Lots of cancelled #parkrun events near me. If you’re running this morning go carefully and stay safe (I am not out there today)

Have officially moved from Spotify to Tidal for all my listening needs. So far have not come across anything I couldn’t find

A lovely bit of good news from the US, where the Supreme Court has turned down a case that threatened to reverse the legalisation of same-sex marriage.

Sitting and messing with the excel and powerpoint on a Sunday night that I should have finished on Friday, while the rain lashes down outside… I’m getting strong flashbacks to being 14 and doing homework last thing on a Sunday. My own teen is upstairs doing theirs. Plus ça change…