Ellie Bates

Civil servant and keen runner. Dubious views on music / clothing / stationery definitely my own.

[Guardian news @guardiannews]

Tanni Grey-Thompson to lead taskforce on air travel for disabled passengers https://t.co/sndSkEe3TT

[Ellie Bates @EllieBatesCS]

Day 1073
I am grateful for Mars Bars (other chocolate bar options are available)
I am grateful for my supportive husband and friends
I am looking forward to a few peaceful minutes of reading my book

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Day 1072
I enjoyed an evening walk with friends (and am delighted to not get us lost...)
I am really really pleased for my sister-in-law
I enjoyed getting caught up with the senior race from the Isle of Man TT

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Day 1071
I was pleased to be back to feeling like I wanted to eat my favourite easy meal
I am grateful for an understanding and effective boss
I am looking forward to seeing the family

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Day 1070
I enjoyed running with the smell of elderflower
I am grateful for the spot of a deer amongst the wildflowers
I enjoyed a proper running and chatting session 😀

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Day 1069
I am enjoying having lots of fruit to munch on
I appreciated catching up with a passing acquaintance
I am very much enjoying watching this year's #IsleofManTT 🏁

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Day 1068
I enjoyed time spent outside in the sunshine
I am grateful for some successfully completed errands
I enjoyed my run (and a nap 😴 😜)

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Day 1067
I enjoyed a running session to chase away a day's frustration
I enjoyed having something different for my tea
I am grateful for soothing tea at the end of the day

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Day 1067
I am grateful for opportunity to zone out on the commute
I am looking forward to a break
I am grateful for sleep 💤

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@rileyfo @AndersonCJ76 Congratulations!

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Day 1066... sorry for quiet, this week's been really tough
I am pleased that I took time for me
I enjoyed some gentle pottering about at the end of the day
I enjoyed childhood nostalgia in the form of jelly and ice cream 🍨

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Day 1065
I am grateful for running friends that look out for me
I am grateful for an evening sugar boost
I am inspired by this quote "We all want quiet. We all want beauty. We all need space." @nationaltrust

[Muscular Dystrophy UK @MDUK_News]

Thrilled to win a gold medal at the @The_RHS Chelsea Flower Show! 🌿 Huge thanks to Ula Maria for the inspiring, fully accessible forest bathing design. Grateful to @ProjGivingBack for making this possible. #RHSChelsea

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Day 1064
I loved seeing coverage of the @MDUK_News garden at #RHSChelsea
I am grateful for a run with friends in the evening sun
I am looking forward to time spent with my book

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Day 1063
I enjoyed a lovely day in the sunshine
I am grateful for a longer Sunday run
I am grateful for soothing rooibos tea

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Day 1062
I enjoyed Thai food for tea
I am looking forward to seeing my lovely family
I enjoyed my walk home on a Friday evening

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Day 1061
I am pleased to have made it all the way through a tough track session
I am grateful for warm feet
I enjoyed catching up with my mentor

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Day 1060
I am enjoying a hot water bottle at my back
I am grateful for a little walk in the sunshine at lunch
I am looking forward to some fun weekend activities 😀

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Day 1059
I enjoyed being back at Tuesday night training
I am grateful for late night sweet treats
I am pleased to have toughed out Tuesday training!

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Day 1058
I am enjoying my book: it's rather silly, but very comfortable
I was pleased to tick off a few errands
I am grateful for chocolate bars for supper 😋