September: Five Things I Loved About It

I’ve got my jumpers at the ready and the heating has officially made an appearance which well and truly means that Autumn and of course October have definitely arrived! September has honestly been a month of changes for us, there have been smiles, there have been tears but all part and parcel of stepping into new territory but we are getting there! 

So what are the five things that I loved last month?

Starting School

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My little baby who happens to no longer be a baby started full time school. Aazeen stepped into her Reception class for the first time on September 1st. Coincidentally, the exact same classroom that I started in 1997 – making it all the more special for us. 

She was excited but just before she entered the gates, she turned around and said, ‘I’m shy,’ but saw some of her friends from nursery and walked inside. I peeked through the windows and saw her standing in the middle of the classroom, taking it all in, from figuring out where to put her water bottle to finding her name on a peg, it really hit me how much of a big change our children go through every year.

We opted for school dinners and in the beginning, her teachers reported she didn’t eat much but slowly has now gained confidence and has become more and more comfortable.

Drop offs have been a hit and miss but as soon as she enters the classroom she is her happy self and the teachers are happy. One of the reasons why drop offs have sometimes been difficult as she has had another change to get grips of which brings me onto the second thing I loved about September.

Back to the Office

If you had read my post about my work from home experience, you would know that I was going to ask to still have the option of working from home when need be if I was asked back in the office. 

Well, that moment well and truly came! After a few discussions, we came to an agreement that when need be for example, my Mum is not well enough to do the school run, I can work from home rather than waste my annual leave. 

Due to the number of restrictions on how many people can be at the office at one time, I still get to work one day from home which I have found to be a good balance.

How have I found being back?

Well, after 17 months of the work from home life, I surprisingly love being back! I love being around others, it has honestly  helped me to gain my confidence back. 

Just getting back into a proper routine, I feel is already starting to make a huge difference.  Aazeen has had a hard time accepting this as she knows that I am leaving for work straight after dropping her off and that she won’t find me when she comes home but, fingers crossed, we are getting there!

Got my Booster, baby!

I honestly could not be more happier about this, I want to stand on my rooftop and scream it out loud! 

I received my first dose of the covid Pfizer vaccine at work (NHS) in December 2020 during the Phase 1 rollout of the vaccine in the U.K. Some of my colleagues received the second doses after the recommended 21 days whereas I missed it by one day and received mine in March 2021 under the new 12 week guidelines. 

One day in September, I received a text from the NHS stating that as I am at an increased risk of complications from COVID-19, I am eligible for the booster jab. At first instance, I thought this was a scam and messaged my colleagues and realised it wasn’t as they had all received the same message. 

We reckon this was due to the 6+ month gap from the second dose. Nevertheless, I got booking and received the Pfizer jab the following morning. The only side effect I experienced was a sore arm and feeling lazy the next day which meant a much deserved sofa day!

September Shopping

Probably one of the most simplest things to date but I find quite important for me. Ever since the pandemic began and the numerous lockdowns, I have been on hibernation mode. It’s not like I don’t go out, of course I do but only for what I feel is essential.

Online shopping has become my best friend but the past month or so, I have finally started to venture out to shop for leisure and it feels good! You will still find me wearing a mask outside, yes I know some people will find it baffling but it’s what makes me comfortable and that’s all that matters, right?

VE GAN Aloe Vera Juice

Honestly speaking, I am the most laziest person ever when it comes to skin care. I just wake up in the morning, wash my face, apply moisturiser and off I go! 

But for a while I have been using this body juice regularly (when I remember that is) and shockingly it has actually made a difference! My skin is doing much better, I have awful dry skin but using this has made a world of a difference.

I am not surprised though because it’s aloe vera which is meant to be so good for your skin. 

This just goes to show that when you do take time out for yourself it does make a difference. I need to start doing this regularly, I really need to start taking a leaf out of my Mum’s book. She spends a good half an hour pampering herself and doing her skincare routine before bed. 

Maybe that should be my goal for October? 

Now it is your turn!

Tell me your favourite thing you loved about September!

Be sure to check out What I loved About August!