What's my typical day like?
Strangely, would you believe my days on the go differ greatly from my days tethered in a single area? Yes, so, talking about stationary days...
I find that no two days are the same, and I pretty much get my ass in gear the moment I get out of bed. However, I'm relieved that my circadian rhythm is now consistent, except for the last two days, when the clock sprang ahead and threw me off.
But I enjoy dancing to my beat, so I'll give myself a few days to adjust to the mornings that seem to fly by, and I surely appreciate the longer evenings.
I love mornings, and I always say yes to a hearty breakfast. I like to sit and eat mindfully without distractions, especially when I have a plate full of some of my favourite foods:
- 1 whole avocado, crushed and sprinkled with herbs
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 smoked back bacon rashers
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 2 slices of Tiger Loaf bread
- a mild hot sauce
- a cup of strong black coffee
My breakfast is important because it helps to keep my sugar and energy levels stable.
Slow living can seem like an oxymoron sometimes because I need to run around to get simple tasks done. Also, chores seem never-ending, but in a tiny space like this, it's necessary to avoid clutter and mess. Hence the reason why I have throws, which are easier to clean than upholstery, in case of soils and spillages.
Sitting by the fire is cosy and somewhat addictive, but fingers crossed, with brighter days on the horizon, we'll need the fire lit in the evenings only, for just a few more weeks.
It's a different vibe on the boat in the summertime compared to winter. I love sunshine and fresh air, so that's the winner for me, except the main annoyance and the constant battle I have with keeping flies out, or worse, redirecting them out when they get in. But that's minor.
Currently, I spend half the week alone on the boat, hence why I'm stationed at one particular location for an extended period.
This arrangement needs careful planning, such as finding a safe spot on the network that's not too remote for me to be alone, and also an area that's relatively close to a railway station for hubby to travel back and forth easily.
Most times, I'm self-sufficient on the boat, but now and then our planning falls a little short, especially when we have unexpected freezing days around the Spring solstice. You know, and I run out of coal for my fire.
Luckily, I am now in the Foxton Locks area, which is convenient. So, I messaged our good friend, saying, "#FreezingTemperaturesInFoxton, could you please take me three bags of coal?"
— "Hahaha! Jamaican blood! I'm coming," he responded.
Being a water gypsy Life on the canals in Britain is fascinating and brings a level of excitement to a nomadic lifestyle. It's like I'm living in so many different towns over short periods, and I confidently navigate my way around, knowing that sooner than later, I'll be back. It's eye-opening to discover the attitudes of the friendlier and more progressive thinking people, too.
It's all good to be able to pop to a shop, but when the boat is stationary, I need to keep close tabs on my water supply, since I only have a 500-litre tank in the bow of my boat.
Hubby found a solution to that, though. With this wheelbarrow, I'm able to fill up this 25-litre bottle to top up the tank, and this smaller 5-litre bottle of drinking water that's sufficient till we are on the move when he returns.
Wheelbarrowing 30 litres of water made me understand the saying that "you never know the value of water until you have to carry it."
However, looking at the bright side, this could be the solution to the strength training that's missing from my daily routine, and it will be more pleasant doing this in the coming warmer months.
Implementing these small solutions to enhance my lifestyle, regardless of what it throws at us, is what makes me tick. Still, I couldn't help but chuckle at the irony of carrying water in Britain, considering that I'm from a third-world country and have lived in other underdeveloped countries—yet here I am, carrying water for the first time, here in the UK. This makes me appreciate the best of both worlds.
Well, I enjoyed sharing my typical day when stationed on the canals.
Does your daily routine look similar?
I didn't know you were from Jamaica! That's a fun addition to my understanding of you.
I hear on you on carrying water. I used to be a multi-day outdoor guide and would have to carry enough water to last us between creeks or water drops and it's definitely not light!
My routine also changes from day to day. But, like you, I like to pay attention to my circadian health. And there's a general flow on my weekdays of waking and movement, followed by breakfast. Soon after, dig into the most difficult work tasks and/or serve a client. At some point, lunch. Then easy but still important stuff, followed by a Yoga Nidra or a Sound Healing/Biofield Tuning. If I can knock off one more important task before dinner I do that, otherwise it's easy enjoyable study of stuff in my industry. Early dinner, a walk with the Mister, a bit of TV time (that could like a movie or series on Netflix or a doco or podcast on YouTube) and then early to bed!
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When I lived in the Philippines for 7 years, I was in optimal health (bedtime at 10:20 pm and I woke up at 5:30 am). I was able to do Qigong, yoga, and an hour of pool aerobics before breakfast.
Now that I'm in the UK, I need to have breakfast shortly after waking up, and when the weather is good, exercise in the afternoon.
It's important my me to find the right balance during these warmer months.
I admire your active lifestyle. It's inspiring:)))
Oooooooh, the Philippines! I love that sound of that lifestyle. I'd need more sleep than that. !LOL But the rest sounds fabulous!
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exactly my daily routine over here, especially the fact that chores is endless i just do the ones i can amd leave the rest to the next. i usually fetch water from a nearby well only when the power supply is down and no means of pumping the borehole. so yap its somewhat similar there is always a great joy when doing all these
That doesn't sound like an easy task. I bet you have a toned body.
I've always observed that kids who have to carry their water develop a strong sense of responsibility at an early age.
As I said, this experience makes me appreciate the best of both worlds. I couldn't live the way I do here in the UK, in Jamaica, and luckily, I've always had a proper water supply all my life in Jamaica.
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope the days of no power supply will be far and few.
ohhh i hope so too and you most welcome 😊😊
Hiw cool to get a little view on your life on a boat. It must be cool to be able to move it to some other place and be in a total different environment.
That surely is a good breakfast. I guess you need that when you have to carry those loads.
Have a great day!
Yes, boat life is amazing. I got this inspiration from when I lived in the Netherlands many moons ago. Hubby (when we were dating, then) introduced me to the British version, called narrowboats. We finally got to live this way when we returned to the UK after Covid.
You're spot on there. I need to eat before I can open locks when we're cruising.
Have a lovely day too:)))
How is this the first time I'm hearing you live on a boat! That's so fucking cool, lol
Haha! Yes, it's an amazing way to live in the UK 😊
Despite the few challenges, life on a boat still feels like a paradise to me but that might just be in my imagination. It's actually something I wish for even if it's just for a few days.
Living in a small space truly requires planning because you don't want your place cluttered and running out of things suddenly is also not an option.
My daily routine is quite simple and it doesn't change often since I stay in just one environment. I enjoy life just like this but having the opportunity to move around at ease will be a lot better.
I still pinch myself sometimes. There are challenges, but when I look around me, it would be difficult to trade it for another lifestyle.
Maybe one day you'll get the chance to experience life on the canals. With your skills, you could do amazing things on a boat with the available resources here in the UK.:)))
It's how you tell the story that counts. Stay safe... and yes, you have to take the positive out of everything. It's good for you to exercise your body but also your mind. Look at the conclusions you have reached about water. I would say that many people here at Hive don't think about any of that because they have never been in a situation of lack.
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Thank you😊
You've said that well. I've seen how dire revolving one's life around water shortage can be when I lived in the Philippines.
I see how much people take for granted because, yes, they have never been in need.
🤓 I was wondering why you were silent... and look at you and your beautiful day!
Hehe! I've been quiet because I'm working on a project. Also, I've been nursing my way back to optimal health (which, unfortunately, has been fluctuating).
I'm feeling optimistic, though and yes, my environment is a positive 😍
I am glad to hear that. And I know you are working to regain your full strength!
😊Yes, it's important to me, and no one can do it for me. 😍
That breakfast looks reallyyyy good!
Yes, it was a perfect mix:)
Is that a power station or something? I wonder how you charge it, and how long it lasts.
What are you referring to? The black thing in the sitting area?
Yes, that's a powerbank... I have had a draft post about that that I've been meaning to write from last year.
I top it up every 2 days:)
Yes, that one. Curious about it. Whenever you post it, then.
Ok, I'll write about it in the near future:)))
I'm just trolling your posts to get new food ideas :))) that looks lovely and motivates me to move my ass out the door for some avo.
The inside of your boat is just lovely. Looks very cozy and peaceful. (As does the rest of your day).
I love avocados. It's a shame they're so expensive, but I like to treat myself.
Hubby and I went to view a bigger boat for an upgrade last week. When we got back to our boat, we agreed that although it's tiny, we would miss the cosy feel.
Yes, it's quiet and relaxing here, and I'm anticipating warm temperatures today. So far, spring seems to be a myth... I'm just in the wrong part of the UK, it seems:)))
It's good you're on the same page about the coziness ❤️ hoping warmth and sunshine prove themselves to you soon!
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I always imagine how cool it would be to live somewhere that constantly changes, but I never thought about the small details like carrying water or keeping things organized in a small space.
It's a fascinating way of life. It's not normal for people to have to carry water when living on the network. It's just that when I'm alone, I do not drive the boat (because I can't, and also, I need to stay at the secured spot)... so, to take the stress away, I can top up the water tank until hubby is back.
This way, as he arrives, he can continue on our journey, instead of having to turn the boat around, or stress to make the journey to the next water point.
The water point where I filled my bottles is only about 10 minutes away from my boat, because boaters are not allowed to moor closer for more than 2 days.
They have systems in place for everything:)))
That breakfast looks delicious 😋
The living space of the boat looks so cozy!
The safety being alone is an interesting challenge to consider. I wouldn't have thought of that as an issue, but makes sense.
Carrying water looks like a lot of work but great muscle training, like you said. That's a silver lining.
Little thugs vandalise boats in some regions, and it's an older population on the canals, which makes them more vulnerable. Some areas are a definite no-no for mooring up. It's best to take precautions.
Yes, I nearly aborted that plan, but I persevered since it was less than a 10-minute walk 😁
We wish we had more space, yet we love the cosiness of the boat...and everything works perfectly fine... so it's a gamble to go get a boat the right length, that might have a bad engine or dodgy hull. The right one will present itself though:)))
Very unfortunate. Best to be precautious. Stay safe.
Seems like the type of purchase that you wouldn't want to rush into. Smart!
Yeah, with narrowboats, it's best to have a survey done, and yes, never wise to do a rush purchase :)
When the weather is like now I can see the appeal of life on the water. The winters are less appealing. I can see you need to be organised with such a small space and limited resources. Most of us could live with less.
Have fun!
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You'd be surprised how lovely winters on the boat can be. The nature is still beautiful, and the boats are so warm and toasty that you forget how cold it is outside.
Also, there's a lot less traffic during the winter, so you feel like you have all the canals to yourself.
Still, I'm looking forward to bright and sunny days so I can do yoga and qigong outdoors:)))
Often, a small place is more welcoming to life. You have an excellent attitude toward living, and I congratulate you for that.
Drinking water is very valuable. In my area, we receive water for only one day every four weeks, that's the approximate time. It could be a week more or a week less.
So, we carefully measure how much water is used for each purpose, as you tell us: you know the value of water when you have to carry your own water.
Living on the boat forces me to be more environmentally conscious overall.
It's frightening when you hear of such cases. However, I experienced water shortage when I lived in the Philippines, and I observed that locals worked their schedules around it.
I applaud you on your water management:)
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I still think, for a lot of reasons, it's so bloody cool and brave of you to live on a boat. Limited water supply being be one of them, and I remember scubahead previously posted about the cassette 😬
Hehe! We've only run out of water on Badger once, in Leicester, during a dispute between the Canal and River Trust and the water company. Luckily, our friend who is a plumber was able to fill the tank from his van.
For the days when I'm alone, I'm quite good about managing the water supply and the timing of doing my laundry.
For amenities, we've done a good job this year of stockpiling extra cassettes so that if we are cold or trapped anywhere, we won't panic.😊😆
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