Sleep Duration: 3 hrs 28 min (Apple Watch Ultra data)
Morning Dip in the Sea: #6 in the streak 🎉
The Night Before: Dublin Adventures 🚗
I went to bed late last night after a rather exhausting day. The mission? Collecting Helen from Dublin during rush hour 😬.
What should have been a 4-hour round trip stretched into 6 hours, with traffic claiming two precious hours of our time 😡.
Thank goodness for our Tesla Model 3 Highland’s semi-autonomous features, which made the journey considerably more bearable. (Have I mentioned how much I love my electric car? That’s definitely deserving of its own dedicated post!)
The Sleep Struggle 😴
My Apple Ultra watch didn’t bring good news—a mere 3 hours and 28 minutes of sleep.
Beyond the draining drive, there was a touch of guilt keeping me awake.
You see, I’d planned to transform our living-room-turned-temporary-office back to its proper state before Helen’s return, and convert one of the rooms used for storage into a proper office space.
But in those two and a half days she was away, the unseasonably warm October weather proved too tempting.
I found myself outside, enjoying the beach, testing drones, and cycling instead of tackling the indoor organisation.
Morning Motivation: The Streak Continues 🌊
Despite crawling into bed at 4 am, my previous good habits kicked in. Within minutes of waking, I was ready and out the door, heading towards the waves.
No drone footage today though—the beach wasn’t just mine this morning.
Two wonderful ladies were enjoying their regular swim when I arrived. We exchanged friendly waves (wave 😁 you see (sea) what I did there 😜) as I completed my sixth consecutive sea dip 🎉.
The Beautiful Contrast ✨
When Helen needed to visit a work colleague in Waterford, I jumped at the chance to drive. Despite yesterday’s exhausting journey, I still love getting behind the wheel of our Tesla.
Plus, there’s something special about chauffeuring my wife so she can relax and enjoy the countryside views.
Nature’s Reward 🌈
Rainbow over Passage East Car Ferry
And what a reward we got!
The journey blessed us with a spectacularly vibrant rainbow. At times, we were driving through its very base, watching it shimmer across our windscreen. Sharing such a magical moment made it even more special.
We didn’t find the pot of gold, but it was equally rewarding 🥰.
Taking the scenic route via the Passage East Ferry provided the perfect contrast to yesterday’s Dublin traffic.
What a difference a day makes—from stop-start frustration to serene water crossings and rainbow chasing.
Have you ever experienced such contrasting days?
Or perhaps you’ve had your own magical rainbow moment?
Share your stories in the comments below!
Well well, I’ve read with interest about your journey to a better life and can see me in your future life if only I was 30 years younger 😏😁
I am so very proud of you and Helen seeing your dreams coming together.
Can’t wait to read your blog 👍🏽
Sending love in abundance ❤️❤️🤗🤗🥰🥰 💐
Thank you so much Mum, your support means the world to me! ❤️
You don’t need to be 30 years younger – you’re part of our journey exactly as you are! 🤗
Will make sure to keep you updated on all our adventures through the blog.
Sending all that love right back to you! 🥰