Writing this as I sip my coffee, hoping that this tension headache goes soon. I think it’s to do with the weather as it’s suddenly gone very cloudy and we are expecting heatwave.
Anyway, I rediscovered the Forest app this afternoon. I’ve done some variation of the Pomodoro technique over the years but now I want to integrate exercise too.
I was inspired by The Productivityist‘s video about incorporating movement or a short walk as the 4th pomodoro and it totally makes sense. I hope it works for me, we’ll see. I’ll keep you updated.
It’s amazing how quickly 25 minutes can fly by!
What do you use to stay focused? Let me know in the comments.
On This Day 2020
- The Diary of a Social Media Manager
- Going to work on my blog today. Sick of tweeting into the abyss.
- Gaming
- Time to buy turnips.
- I keep getting green hat gnomes in Animal Crossing.
- Why does Tom Nook remind me of tropical shirt Hopper from Stranger Things? 😆
On This Day 2019
- Life is too short to skip the sprinkles.
- I Found Heaven was the first Take That song I ever heard. I loved Robbie Williams.
- Watching
- Poirot and Hastings played Monopoly in tonight’s episode. 😂 (The Lost Mine Season 2 Episode 3.)
I can’t decide on a favourite episode but Triangle at Rhodes was really good, also Peril at End House with the spooky seance. The doll scene in Trouble at Sea. I also enjoyed The Veiled Lady where Poirot is a burglar.
- Poirot and Hastings played Monopoly in tonight’s episode. 😂 (The Lost Mine Season 2 Episode 3.)
- Gaming
- Such an exciting time for video games!
- Roki looks and sounds incredible! I’m keen to know more about this game.
- Now playing The Sims Mobile. I created my first Sim and she ran straight to the fridge! I feel attacked. 🧁😂 It’s free and the Sim creation alone is a lot of fun.

On This Day 2018
- The Diary of a Social Media Manager
- I miss cameras. I have an iPhone 7 plus and that’s what I use for everything, website photography and videos. I might see if I can charge up my old pink Sony Cybershot and see what happens. Might be kind of fun to just take some pics and get them printed for our scrapbook.
- The problem I have on walks is that I see notifications on my phone as I’m taking pics and get distracted. Bloody social media.
- “Don’t live like a CEO when you’re still a sandwich artist.” – Sophia Amoruso.
- Just sent out my first pitch email……in Spanish! 😱 I need to rehearse and prep bullet points for the face to face meeting now.
- Late night bug attack! #IslandLife 😅
- Reading
- Kick Ass with Mel Robbins by Mel Robbins
- Gaming
- Wanted to set PS4 remote play on my Macbook to play LEGO Harry Potter but I think I might just go to bed and read. 👵🏼
- Reggie for President!
On This Day 2017
- The Diary of a Social Media Manager
- Snapchat just launched its Spectacles in Europe
- Gaming
- Borrowed my nephew’s copy of Overwatch let the games begin! It’s ONLY going to take 7 hours to update! 🤪
- I just discovered Quick Draw by Google. It didn’t recognise my amazing rhinoceros. 😂

- Reading
- Girl Boss by Sophia Amoruso
On This Day 2016
- Kidney Probs
- Not feeling well so came to the hospital.
- Trying to remember my complete kidney health history (in Spanish). Blood pressure and temperature are good. Waiting on kidney function results GFR.
- Still in emergencies waiting on my GFR kidney result.
- Smells like a pine forest in hospital emergencies – have I been watching too much The 100?
- Getting ALL of the tests, I’m in good hands.
- The Diary of a Social Media Manager
- I watch Gary Vee motivational videos from my exercise bike. So much energy!
- Nothing like a fresh desktop.
- Gaming
- Now playing Gone Home. I’m such a wimp! This game is too spoopy for me. Beautifully made though, so atmospheric!
- Reading
- Ask Gary Vee by Gary Vaynerchuk
On This Day 2014
- The Diary of a Social Media Manager
- Happy Saturday to you all. I had a long day of travelling yesterday so I’ll be catching up on emails and messages today.
- Totally forgot about The Simpsons LEGO minifigs I picked up at Argos, will open them later and reveal, hopefully I got Homer.
- New gadget – the Dyson digital slim! I’ve had one run through the house and I’m in love.
On This Day 2013
- Remember when Snickers were called Marathon?
- I’ve got purple hair woohoo!
On This Day 2012
- Sweating is an understatement! I scrubbed the bathroom then proceeded to have a good clear out, but the house looks the same agh!
- Eating a delicious avocado salad.
- Make it happen!
Thanks for reading,
Vikki 💖