Today is the last day of my very extended long weekend, even Prince William returned to work today and here I am, having slept in, with another day off... another filter coffee. Another bright and sunny day but cold... still.
Chili turned out great, even if I do say so myself and I was quite chuffed. Made way too much as usual and now have around 6 portions in the freezer and at least another 2 in the fridge. May make a veggie version next time and throw in another can of kidney beans instead of mince.
Watched Breakfast at Tiffany's yesterday afternoon, (while I was supposed to be tidying.) I've seen it before but not for ages, it was introduced as a romantic comedy. It's brilliant but not what I'd describe as a romantic comedy and I'd totally forgotten Mickey Rooney was in it. If we are ever unsure of what to wear or what will look good, we should look no further than Audrey Hepburn who is the epitome of style. The film may have been made in 1961 but any of those outfits would still look good today, admittedly, AH would look good in a potato sack.
I actually remembered to watch "Offspring" last night, you were right, it's pretty good! I wasn't sure what it was, is it a comedy? Is it a drama with funny bits? I started at Season 1, Episode 1 but still felt like I'd missed something, soon caught up though. Loved the way the relationships were slowly revealed and you could piece together who was who and how they were all related. The funny bits are very funny and so far I think Billie has the best one liners. I'll be watching more later!
Reasons to be cheerful? The boss, not Bruce Springsteen but the other Bruce, Mr Bruce Hopkins, Head Lifeguard of Bondi Beach has confirmed that there will in fact be a Season 7 of Bondi Rescue and filming will commence in December 2011. I can hear a collective sigh of relief from here and it's enough to put a smile on my face for the rest of the day. Having the Boys in Blue on the TV makes winters over here almost bearable.
The jewellery site is due for renewal this month and J and I are trying to decide if we'll renew for another year or close it down. I sweated blood and tears building that site and it would be a shame to close it down but it may be time to look at other avenues.
I couldn't resist buying Hello and OK! Magazines this week for the Royal Wedding coverage. I gave them up a couple of years ago like a bad habit because I had no interest in seeing photographs of Big Brother non-entities taking their dog for a walk or having their nails done. Anyway, the photographs are spectacular and I finally got to see one of my favourite outfits from the big day in full, that of Lady Sarah Chatto. It's a Jasper Conran dress in slate grey, slashed neck, fitted bodice, belted at the waist with a sunbeam pleated skirt that sits just below the knee. The outfit was completed by a, for want of a better description, very chic, "flying saucer" shaped hat in the same shade of grey, just gorgeous.
Apparently Pippa Middleton's bottom has it's own FB page, as will mine have after a few weeks of TA butt exercises.
Britain's Got Talent has so far had more funny moments than wow moments. Funny; a 44 year old airplane cleaning lady, absolutely lovely personality, she had the moves, she had rhythm, she had trousers that wouldn't stay up, didn't quite have the stamina and was a tad out of condition, she did the splits then took forever to get up again but, she quite deservedly got through. Bizarre moments; the art teacher who "painted" with his underpants after firstly taking them off, surprisingly, he didn't get through and of course wow moments, the latest of which was shown on Saturday when a 12 year old young gentleman by the name of Ronan Parke took to the stage. Ronan looked absolutely petrified and quite like he was shaking with nerves, this chance obviously meant the world to him. After a slightly shaky start, he belted out, "Feeling Good." He has a voice with a lot of promise, he is already handsome with cool hair and his own sense of style, what a package. I predict he will go very far and yes, he absolutely got through. Watch the clip if you get the chance, he's adorable, seeing him desperately trying to fight back the tears will have you welling up too.
B may or may not call for lunch today after providing tea and toast at her church for the delinquent pensioners of the area, (I can say that because I'm related to one of them.)
I'm really reluctant to leave here today, when I do I'll be crashing back to reality and realisation that it's back to normal tomorrow. This time tomorrow, I'll have been at a desk for 4 hours and will be clock watching for a suitable time to make my escape, after another 3 or 4 hours but I like to plan ahead. Still, I keep reminding myself that I do have a job at the moment which of course many do not.
Heard on the radio this morning that Swedish research has discovered that not only obesity increases the risk of dementia in later life but just being overweight at middle age does too! Middle aged people with a BMI of between 25 and 30, don't forget that 25 is only just over the maximum healthy range, had a 71% increased risk of dementia! I think that's shocking and yet another reason to take care of ourselves, although I don't think you'd ever have that problem.
On that cheery note, I'll leave you. Hope you're taking care, I will be back soon x
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