Wet & Windy

I almost left without Pandora this morning.  I would have felt totally naked!

So, you probably noticed that the world did not end last weekend as predicted by 89 year old Harold Camping, I was really pleased because I haven't even finished writing my bucket list, let alone ticked off my activities, plus, did you know you would have been one of the first to go due to the pesky time difference?  So, really glad you're still reading... you are still reading, right?  Anyway, it's been postponed until 21st October so you'd better make a note in your diary, and make sure you phone me on the 20th just to be on the safe side.  Looking on the bright side, between now and then, I intend to consume my own body weight in pizza.  All is not lost. 

Incidentally, if you had an 89 year old relative that was extremely vocal about the world coming to an end, you may not feel the need to check them into a care home, but wouldn't you gently but firmly, steer them in the opposite direction of the World's press?

I spent an hour yesterday afternoon watching the latest Grey's Anatomy and the occasion of Callie and Arizona's wedding. I realise this won't mean much but you should know that I spent most of that hour crying my eyes out. Who doesn't love a wedding and how often do you get to ogle two wedding dresses at the same time? I was in wedding heaven.

The Obama's hit London this week and I  have to say, I think they are the most charismatic couple to hit the White House since JFK and Jackie.  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had a brief meeting with the presidential duo and there was of course a photo opportunity to capture the moment.  HRH looked her usual regal self, God bless her, earlier, Sam Cam had worn an outfit costing thousands, Michelle wore an outfit by a British designer, (good thinking,) which again, cost thousands and what did Kate wear?  A nude, £175.00 dress from Reiss!  What a girl.  Kate is going to do wonders for both the House of Windsor and the economy over the years, well done Kate. 

I have totally caved today and I'm wearing an autumn/winter jacket which has fleecy lining!  It's cold, wet and windy... again.  Much more of this and I'll be moving in with you after all.

I did blitz the kitchen yesterday, I was almost high on the smell of bleach.  Then I made a huge batch of chili for the freezer. 

I ran a very up tempo 35 minutes yesterday morning and again this morning and I did more plies and arms, more to come later.

Hair is kind of wavy today, I twisted it up while I finished getting ready and hey presto, 30 minutes later, I had waves.

"The Middle" was so funny last night. The youngest child had an irrational fear of a bridge spanning a stream so each time the family headed out in that direction, they needed to take a 10 minute detour and the Dad kept getting a speeding ticket.  They reasoned with him, pleaded, threatened, bribed, there were tears, (from the parents,) and the 14 year old angst ridden daughter, wanted to buy a new bikini.  You can imagine the abuse the mother was subjected to, you really need to watch this.  It has to be written by parents.

Dylan Lauren, (daughter of Ralph,) is to be married next month, anyone else dying to see the dress or is it just me?  Imagine the pressure on Dad... I'm sure he can handle it.

This week, I have discovered and used up, three old lip glosses and the dregs that remained inside them and another Clinique sample mascara, this one has a brush though so I'm less likely to stab my eyes out.  Amazing what you can find in your drawers.

Is it almost five years since you set off on your adventure?  You'll be pleased to know that the photo of us at your farewell meal is now in a nice frame, and I've been thinking of your family farewell party too, I tried desperately hard to be brave... and desperately failed.  

Love you x