I thoroughly enjoyed the match yesterday. Firstly, the commentators, apart from our own Sue Barker, we had Mr John McEnroe, the enfant terrible, the rebel with a cause is actually, whether he wants to be or not, now part of the establishment and as much Wimbledon as strawberries and cream, it was great to see him and to hear that familiar voice.
Fedora v Tsonga was a great match. Sorry to see Roger depart before the semi's, before the final even, but well done to the excitable and exuberant Jo Wilfred Tsonga and his happy dance when he got through!
Andy Murray positively cruised into the semi's, come on Andy!
I heard on the radio this week that a librarian about to turn 60, had created a bucket list with 60 do-able things on the list. I haven't reviewed my list for a while but not even sure I have six things on it. I obviously need to give this some more thought. Feel free to send me suggestions!
I watched the first episode of the new, highly rated mini series; "Mildred Pierce." As to be expected with Kate Winslet in the cast, this is a classy and mesmerising drama. The story of a single Mother, doing what she has to, to make ends meet and keep the family going. The first episode is a taster as expected, but I will be watching the remainder of the series, can't wait to see what's coming for Mildred. Definitely one to look out for madam!
Thought you might enjoy some Coldplay/Glasto magic...
Every Teardrop http://youtu.be/Boo1M0EIGww Look out for Gwynnie and Beyonce at the end!
And especially for our darling Drama Queen in the making, Jessie J at Glastonbury with some help from a little girl called Shay; http://youtu.be/fAHTrNi1T7Y enjoy x
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Yes, it's Wednesday
As you can probably tell, I'm off today and actually, I'm off for the rest of the week. This is coming off my main summer holidays so I don't feel too guilty. Glad to be off for a few days, I've had a bit of a sore throat since the weekend and felt a bit funny after working out this morning so good to be able to do just what I feel like today!
According to the fabulous Sally Brompton; "Cosmic activity in the most sensitive area of your chart, (my chart,) means you won't be able to hide your emotions this week. And why would you want to? There is nothing wrong with showing your feelings -- and everything right."
The problem with that is, I'm more of the; "play your cards close to you chest" kind of Leo. This could be interesting.
Going to take advantage of being off this afternoon and watch Andy Murray in his latest Wimbledon round. Of course I'm cheering Andy on but while I'm watching, I can also see what all the fuss is about his opponent Mr Lopez. Even AM's Mum has admitted to having a crush on Mr Lopez so it would be rude not, to don't you think?
George Clooney hasn't even uttered the second syllable of the word; "single" yet and he's already been linked with Sandra Bullock. Now that would be one cute couple.
I have almost filled another journal writing to you and so I went on a hunt last night for an empty or part filled book to take over until I can pay a visit to Paperchase to restock. I came across my smaller, jade coloured, leather bound journal that I bought for my NZ trip. I had big ideas of capturing every travelling moment but I obviously either didn't pack my writing mojo or I was having too good a time even think about picking up a pen and so ... it's largely empty.
Still, there is a little writing and I thought you might enjoy an extract.
03.03.08
Not a bit organised this morning, not off that treadmill as much as I would have hoped but plenty of time yet. Travelling MAN - LHR - LAX - AUCKLAND. Flying to LHR, I picture that scene from "The Twilight Zone", pretty sure John Lithgow starred, the one with the gremlin yanking the plane engine off mid-flight? Then, I buy water at LHR, just after your text to say; "try not to sit next to a crazy person," (you know me so well,) and I'm thinking of the "CSI" episode were bottles of water have been poisoned. Then, I take the bus to transfer terminals at LHR and I'm imagining that scene in "Speed" were the hostage on the bus says; "but I've already seen the airport."
05.03.08
Coming into land at Auckland, I saw the most beautiful sunrise I have ever seen. At home, it's almost pink, here, it's a rich and vibrant orange that faded into the most perfect blue sky. The expanse of water beneath was amazing and the cloud formation almost appeared as if ice sculptures floating above the water. It felt nearer to heaven somehow. As we came into land, the sky turned to a deep pink, almost red with dark grey clouds - just beautiful.
According to the fabulous Sally Brompton; "Cosmic activity in the most sensitive area of your chart, (my chart,) means you won't be able to hide your emotions this week. And why would you want to? There is nothing wrong with showing your feelings -- and everything right."
The problem with that is, I'm more of the; "play your cards close to you chest" kind of Leo. This could be interesting.
Going to take advantage of being off this afternoon and watch Andy Murray in his latest Wimbledon round. Of course I'm cheering Andy on but while I'm watching, I can also see what all the fuss is about his opponent Mr Lopez. Even AM's Mum has admitted to having a crush on Mr Lopez so it would be rude not, to don't you think?
George Clooney hasn't even uttered the second syllable of the word; "single" yet and he's already been linked with Sandra Bullock. Now that would be one cute couple.
I have almost filled another journal writing to you and so I went on a hunt last night for an empty or part filled book to take over until I can pay a visit to Paperchase to restock. I came across my smaller, jade coloured, leather bound journal that I bought for my NZ trip. I had big ideas of capturing every travelling moment but I obviously either didn't pack my writing mojo or I was having too good a time even think about picking up a pen and so ... it's largely empty.
Still, there is a little writing and I thought you might enjoy an extract.
03.03.08
Not a bit organised this morning, not off that treadmill as much as I would have hoped but plenty of time yet. Travelling MAN - LHR - LAX - AUCKLAND. Flying to LHR, I picture that scene from "The Twilight Zone", pretty sure John Lithgow starred, the one with the gremlin yanking the plane engine off mid-flight? Then, I buy water at LHR, just after your text to say; "try not to sit next to a crazy person," (you know me so well,) and I'm thinking of the "CSI" episode were bottles of water have been poisoned. Then, I take the bus to transfer terminals at LHR and I'm imagining that scene in "Speed" were the hostage on the bus says; "but I've already seen the airport."
05.03.08
Coming into land at Auckland, I saw the most beautiful sunrise I have ever seen. At home, it's almost pink, here, it's a rich and vibrant orange that faded into the most perfect blue sky. The expanse of water beneath was amazing and the cloud formation almost appeared as if ice sculptures floating above the water. It felt nearer to heaven somehow. As we came into land, the sky turned to a deep pink, almost red with dark grey clouds - just beautiful.
Sunday, 26 June 2011
June 26th
Hello Again! Prior to our chat, I had jogged for 35 minutes, showered and breakfasted, so all in all, off to a pretty great start. We're currently at 16 degrees, (I checked,) and we should expect, apparently, 26 degrees later on! I won't hold my breath but the P20 is on standby... just in case.
Had a fab time at lunch yesterday with my cousins. The meal was good and the company excellent. It was great to catch up and they all looked incredibly happy and settled, not to mention excited about the imminent arrival of bub. It was lovely.
My university prospectus arrived yesterday, in a matter of weeks, I could be signed up and setting out on a new, (and time consuming,) adventure. If all goes to plan and I can manage it, I've more or less settled on the psychology degree, let's face it, Nina isn't the only one with, "more baggage than a Quantas flight," so, I think it will be not only educational but something of a voyage of discovery. Even if it doesn't lead me anywhere career wise, education is never wasted.
So, did you hear that Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig have tied the knot? I think it's so romantic! They haven't been together for that long so they must just know it's right. Love them both as actors.
I had no food in the house yesterday evening. I'm being overly dramatic, what I actually mean is that I had nothing in that I fancied. After feeling miserable for a few hours, I was getting peckish around 8pm and decided that I would probably perish in my sleep if I didn't find something, so I went digging in the freezer and unearthed one third of a rock solid loaf, a few slices of which I later turned into toast. What I actually wanted was a glass of wine and a packet of crisps, the toast just didn't cut the mustard.
As we were saying... it struck me a couple of weeks ago that I miss having someone from an older generation in my life. I miss old people! Every few weeks I think I'll call Auntie Beryl... my last "adopted" aunt, only to remember that she's not with us anymore. One of my favourite parts of our old haunt was... time permitting, getting to chat to customers of a certain age in between serving them. You're right, they do have fabulous stories and if you ever feel like you pretty much know all you need to know, they go and tell you something important, interesting or both, that you didn't already know. I have heard some incredible, funny and heroic stories from people of a certain age. Shouldn't we be recording these stories somewhere? The older generation also remind us of some basic graces in such a busy world; how to give of yourself, how to have patience, how to listen and have a warm and ready smile.
I've decided to show the world I have a waist today. Don't worry, I'm not wearing anything midriff baring, I am however wearing a wide belt, cinched in, plus... it makes you breath in. Also on today's outing are my koru earrings, (that's what they remind me of and if I call them that, you'll know what I mean,) Pandora and jeans. This reminds me actually that I really need to try to summon the patience and gumption to fight with the slide show. I have tons I want to add to it but it's so complicated, you need the patience of a saint, of which I am not.
On the agenda at some point today is "Mildred Pierce." It's the new and much hyped mini series starring Kate Winslet. I'll watch the first episode and let you know if it's something you need to look out for x
Had a fab time at lunch yesterday with my cousins. The meal was good and the company excellent. It was great to catch up and they all looked incredibly happy and settled, not to mention excited about the imminent arrival of bub. It was lovely.
My university prospectus arrived yesterday, in a matter of weeks, I could be signed up and setting out on a new, (and time consuming,) adventure. If all goes to plan and I can manage it, I've more or less settled on the psychology degree, let's face it, Nina isn't the only one with, "more baggage than a Quantas flight," so, I think it will be not only educational but something of a voyage of discovery. Even if it doesn't lead me anywhere career wise, education is never wasted.
So, did you hear that Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig have tied the knot? I think it's so romantic! They haven't been together for that long so they must just know it's right. Love them both as actors.
I had no food in the house yesterday evening. I'm being overly dramatic, what I actually mean is that I had nothing in that I fancied. After feeling miserable for a few hours, I was getting peckish around 8pm and decided that I would probably perish in my sleep if I didn't find something, so I went digging in the freezer and unearthed one third of a rock solid loaf, a few slices of which I later turned into toast. What I actually wanted was a glass of wine and a packet of crisps, the toast just didn't cut the mustard.
As we were saying... it struck me a couple of weeks ago that I miss having someone from an older generation in my life. I miss old people! Every few weeks I think I'll call Auntie Beryl... my last "adopted" aunt, only to remember that she's not with us anymore. One of my favourite parts of our old haunt was... time permitting, getting to chat to customers of a certain age in between serving them. You're right, they do have fabulous stories and if you ever feel like you pretty much know all you need to know, they go and tell you something important, interesting or both, that you didn't already know. I have heard some incredible, funny and heroic stories from people of a certain age. Shouldn't we be recording these stories somewhere? The older generation also remind us of some basic graces in such a busy world; how to give of yourself, how to have patience, how to listen and have a warm and ready smile.
I've decided to show the world I have a waist today. Don't worry, I'm not wearing anything midriff baring, I am however wearing a wide belt, cinched in, plus... it makes you breath in. Also on today's outing are my koru earrings, (that's what they remind me of and if I call them that, you'll know what I mean,) Pandora and jeans. This reminds me actually that I really need to try to summon the patience and gumption to fight with the slide show. I have tons I want to add to it but it's so complicated, you need the patience of a saint, of which I am not.
On the agenda at some point today is "Mildred Pierce." It's the new and much hyped mini series starring Kate Winslet. I'll watch the first episode and let you know if it's something you need to look out for x
Saturday, 25 June 2011
Heatwave?
Total nightmare getting here this morning wasting precious petrol days before payday grrrrr. All main routes to here were closed, diversion signs were a waste of time and diverted you back to the opposite end of the already closed road, so, 35 minutes later, I finally got here when it should have taken 14 minutes at worst. Anyhoo, once I got here, I happily discovered that they now open at 9am on a Saturday so if I'm up and out early, I can come straight here, write, do a little people watching and eavesdropping in on conversations... but don't tell anyone.
Read two pieces of news this morning, Peter Falk has sadly passed away. The iconic and slightly crumpled figure of Columbo with his scruffy raincoat and big cigar has been on our TV screens forever and will no doubt continue to pop up with comforting regularity. J says Columbo is the only murder mystery she can follow as they show you who did it at the start. I also loved him as the Grandpa in "The Princess Bride," who wouldn't want him reading you a story when you're sick?
Secondly, some parts of the country are in for a heatwave this weekend. Judging by the distinct nip in the air, the angry grey clouds over head and the need for head lights on the drive here, I think it's safe to say it won't be this particular part of the country.
Did a massive, (well, only 6 minutes but it felt massive,) arm workout last night but everything is in good working order today. Also did some lovely saddlebag moves, (to get rid of them not get some,) this part of my anatomy is not in such great working order though and I can definitely feel it today.
I'm meeting three of my cousin's for lunch today. I haven't seen them for almost 12 months so I can't wait to catch up in person and one of them if very pregnant with only 4 or 5 weeks to go so can't wait to see her before bub arrives!
Is FB o-v-a-h? According to Grazia magazine, over 100,000 deactivated their accounts last month alone. It may be because I'm a bit of a technophobe but FB does creep me out a little and I may well be in the next 100,000 wave to pull the plug.
Guess what popped into my inbox yesterday? My first; "book your Christmas party now!" email. Do you think they know it's only June? I guess business is business and if I was in charge of bookings, I'd be beating the drum now too. Who knows where I'll be by Christmas, hopefully a travel writer, blogging from warmer climes perhaps?
Read two pieces of news this morning, Peter Falk has sadly passed away. The iconic and slightly crumpled figure of Columbo with his scruffy raincoat and big cigar has been on our TV screens forever and will no doubt continue to pop up with comforting regularity. J says Columbo is the only murder mystery she can follow as they show you who did it at the start. I also loved him as the Grandpa in "The Princess Bride," who wouldn't want him reading you a story when you're sick?
Secondly, some parts of the country are in for a heatwave this weekend. Judging by the distinct nip in the air, the angry grey clouds over head and the need for head lights on the drive here, I think it's safe to say it won't be this particular part of the country.
Did a massive, (well, only 6 minutes but it felt massive,) arm workout last night but everything is in good working order today. Also did some lovely saddlebag moves, (to get rid of them not get some,) this part of my anatomy is not in such great working order though and I can definitely feel it today.
I'm meeting three of my cousin's for lunch today. I haven't seen them for almost 12 months so I can't wait to catch up in person and one of them if very pregnant with only 4 or 5 weeks to go so can't wait to see her before bub arrives!
Is FB o-v-a-h? According to Grazia magazine, over 100,000 deactivated their accounts last month alone. It may be because I'm a bit of a technophobe but FB does creep me out a little and I may well be in the next 100,000 wave to pull the plug.
Guess what popped into my inbox yesterday? My first; "book your Christmas party now!" email. Do you think they know it's only June? I guess business is business and if I was in charge of bookings, I'd be beating the drum now too. Who knows where I'll be by Christmas, hopefully a travel writer, blogging from warmer climes perhaps?
Friday, 24 June 2011
Easy Breezy
It's Friday and quite bizarrely, I feel like I'm on holiday! Which of course, technically I am as I'm not in work but you know what I mean. I strongly feel that Monday's should be banned, or at least Monday's in work should be banned. Everyone should be given Monday's off but without a reduction in pay. I hate Monday's with a passion, so, as I sat there last Monday, at my desk, with the week stretching before me, I couldn't face the five whole days reaching out before I could escape from that place once more and so I booked today off! Don't get me wrong, I have to pay the time back but it's psychological, it's Friday and I'm on holiday!
I've got into a horrible pattern of broken sleep when I have work the next day. I wake 4 - 6 times every night, usually after dreaming that my alarm is going off, imagine doing this 6 times before your alarm actually goes off... it's like groundhog day. I've monitored this for the past three weeks and I sleep just fine when I don't have work the following day so I'm obviously allergic to my current job. I had a gorgeous 10 whole hours last night which surely illustrates my point?
I've really cranked up the water consumption this week. I've been taking a 2 litre bottle of fizzy water to work with me for most of the week and the top two thirds of my face look tons better already! Skin is clearer, plumper and brighter. Not bad for just a few days and hopefully, the last third will follow suit pretty sharpish. Of course the only drawback is that you need to spend a penny much more often. The team that has the dubious honour of being situated near the restrooms must think I have a bladder the size of a raisin and I'm desperate to explain the increased water consumption to them. For the time being, they'll just have to talk about me... they shouldn't be counting anyway.
I was walking through a corridor on Wednesday with a colleague when she asked if another person should be with us, I looked back to see if the other person was following and promptly walked into a pillar! (This is the pillar that I've walked past successfully for the past four years.) Luckily, I only hurt my arm and I now have a ping pong ball sized bump and a complimentary bruise. Isn't watching where you're walking something we learn as kids? I was obviously over due for a reminder.
I watched "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" this week, and I forgot how good it was. 90 minutes of lovely escapism and I really enjoyed it. I'm toying with the idea of going to see "Bridesmaids." I haven't read any reviews yet, it sounds like it should be good and it's written by a woman rather than a man trying to think like a woman, but I hope it's not trying to be a female version of "The Hangover" as that just wouldn't work.
I've just read about Carmen Dell'Orefice, at 80 years of age, this beautiful woman is still a working catwalk model! Can you believe it? She was blessed with great bone structure which is half the battle but it shows you that if you talk care of yourself, you can look good at any age!
Plies are completed nightly and are like a habit now, woo hoo! Still doing the arms with my water bottles and although I say so myself, they're looking toned and as a bonus, the shoulders are not bad either. I confess I didn't even watch the Tracy Anderson Butt and Thigh workout let alone completed it but... it is on the list for the weekend, possibly even this afternoon.
Caught a bit of "10 Years Younger US" again this morning. They gave the victim fillers to add "youthful plumpness" to her cheekbones and to wipe out the laughter lines she had between nose and mouth. At her big reveal, she still had huge lumps of filler situated on top of her cheekbones as they hadn't had time to spread out! There is something to be said for water, salmon and good fats. I think I'll take my chances on the latter but you know what? Laughter lines show the world you like to laugh.
After the rain early this morning, we now have sunshine! Jogged for 30 minutes this morning and it'll be arms and plies later. Happy Friday to you although you may well be in bed now so Happy Saturday instead! x
I've got into a horrible pattern of broken sleep when I have work the next day. I wake 4 - 6 times every night, usually after dreaming that my alarm is going off, imagine doing this 6 times before your alarm actually goes off... it's like groundhog day. I've monitored this for the past three weeks and I sleep just fine when I don't have work the following day so I'm obviously allergic to my current job. I had a gorgeous 10 whole hours last night which surely illustrates my point?
I've really cranked up the water consumption this week. I've been taking a 2 litre bottle of fizzy water to work with me for most of the week and the top two thirds of my face look tons better already! Skin is clearer, plumper and brighter. Not bad for just a few days and hopefully, the last third will follow suit pretty sharpish. Of course the only drawback is that you need to spend a penny much more often. The team that has the dubious honour of being situated near the restrooms must think I have a bladder the size of a raisin and I'm desperate to explain the increased water consumption to them. For the time being, they'll just have to talk about me... they shouldn't be counting anyway.
I was walking through a corridor on Wednesday with a colleague when she asked if another person should be with us, I looked back to see if the other person was following and promptly walked into a pillar! (This is the pillar that I've walked past successfully for the past four years.) Luckily, I only hurt my arm and I now have a ping pong ball sized bump and a complimentary bruise. Isn't watching where you're walking something we learn as kids? I was obviously over due for a reminder.
I watched "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" this week, and I forgot how good it was. 90 minutes of lovely escapism and I really enjoyed it. I'm toying with the idea of going to see "Bridesmaids." I haven't read any reviews yet, it sounds like it should be good and it's written by a woman rather than a man trying to think like a woman, but I hope it's not trying to be a female version of "The Hangover" as that just wouldn't work.
I've just read about Carmen Dell'Orefice, at 80 years of age, this beautiful woman is still a working catwalk model! Can you believe it? She was blessed with great bone structure which is half the battle but it shows you that if you talk care of yourself, you can look good at any age!
Plies are completed nightly and are like a habit now, woo hoo! Still doing the arms with my water bottles and although I say so myself, they're looking toned and as a bonus, the shoulders are not bad either. I confess I didn't even watch the Tracy Anderson Butt and Thigh workout let alone completed it but... it is on the list for the weekend, possibly even this afternoon.
Caught a bit of "10 Years Younger US" again this morning. They gave the victim fillers to add "youthful plumpness" to her cheekbones and to wipe out the laughter lines she had between nose and mouth. At her big reveal, she still had huge lumps of filler situated on top of her cheekbones as they hadn't had time to spread out! There is something to be said for water, salmon and good fats. I think I'll take my chances on the latter but you know what? Laughter lines show the world you like to laugh.
After the rain early this morning, we now have sunshine! Jogged for 30 minutes this morning and it'll be arms and plies later. Happy Friday to you although you may well be in bed now so Happy Saturday instead! x
Sunday, 19 June 2011
Insane?
You are my best friend in the World and you tell me all kinds of important facts of life including what to do with an aubergine, how not to put "yellow" dusters in the washing machine with my regular washing and much more, so, I know you'll tell me if I'm nuts for vacuuming my mattress? I flipped my mattress yesterday as back has been killing me, I've been meaning to do it for weeks but it's so heavy, anyway, I summoned the strength and after I'd flipped and as I was there, kneeling on it with the vacuum attachments fully loaded I did think; "hmmmm, would Col tell me I was insane?" This is hypothetical by the way, I think I know the answer to this particular question. You do know there will be more of this to come right?
June 19th
So, here we are, knee deep into another Sunday. Dark and blustery start to the day here and when we spoke, it looked like it was going to chuck it down... again. Ah yes, British summer time at it's best. You can tell me the truth... you miss it don't you? It's the longest day here on Tuesday, (is it the longest day everywhere?) and then the nights start to draw in again, already! Can you believe it? I really like going to work in daylight, still, I have a good few months before it's totally pitch dark again on my drive in so I'll enjoy it while I can.
Jogged for 40 minutes this morning and then indulged in a breakfast of scrambled eggs on rustic wholemeal. Well, I made the rustic part up, although my cutting technique, rough and artless, probably fits pretty well with the rustic theme. Wouldn't normally have something so big to kick off the day but need to use up the eggs and they're chock full of good fats right?
Coffee is good this morning, the filter wasn't quite, well, filtered when I ordered so lovely barista who always remembers my order and how I like it, offers to bring it over when it's ready, (I don't know her name yet as she's new.) She appears by my side a few short minutes later with my filter topped off with a little hot skimmed milk and tells me she tried to make the foamy part into a nice shape for me but it didn't quite come off. (I quickly decided not to tell her about the fern shape that topped our coffees in NZ, instead,) I pointed out the stunning resemblance of my foam to a fluffy white cloud so, we're all good.
Actually feeling a bit tired this morning, which is weird as I slept great and the exercise should have me alive with endorphins, plus the eggs, I should be the epitome of well being today.
Watched the pilates/yoga channel this morning for a while then flipped over to "10 Years Younger US", the woman was given a makeover just in the nick of time but apart from the dire need for the makeover, she also seemed quite depressed so, I almost slid off the sofa when they said she was a comedian. Comedians are allowed to have blue day's though and they did a good job of the makeover, I would still sack the stylist though.
Think I'm going to aim to fill at least one large bag for charity this afternoon. I haven't done any de-cluttering for a few weeks and as I mentioned earlier, I really need to tackle the work pants situation. I can't go on wearing the same, so-comfy-and-big-it-feels-and-looks-like-I'm-wearing-PJ's, that I wear all the time.
Wearing long sleeved T, gillet, jeans, Pandora, scarf today and now, the sun is trying to make a break for it and I wonder how long it'll be before the sun is engulfed in dense cloud again? In the meantime, I'm quite happy to swelter!
Recycling beckons with the usual, "car wash lady?" thrown in my direction as I sort my plastics from my cardboard from my glass in the car park.
I did watch, "Murder by Death" yesterday. If you're in the mood for something funny, totally ridiculous and ever so slightly non-politically correct, then you should look out for it, it's chock full of stars and it's just so wrong in every way, you can't imagine it being made these days so, a bit of a reluctant gem but I hope you catch it sometime.
The Glee series finale is on later, I've tried to resist but may have to watch for research purposes only ;)
Love you x
Jogged for 40 minutes this morning and then indulged in a breakfast of scrambled eggs on rustic wholemeal. Well, I made the rustic part up, although my cutting technique, rough and artless, probably fits pretty well with the rustic theme. Wouldn't normally have something so big to kick off the day but need to use up the eggs and they're chock full of good fats right?
Coffee is good this morning, the filter wasn't quite, well, filtered when I ordered so lovely barista who always remembers my order and how I like it, offers to bring it over when it's ready, (I don't know her name yet as she's new.) She appears by my side a few short minutes later with my filter topped off with a little hot skimmed milk and tells me she tried to make the foamy part into a nice shape for me but it didn't quite come off. (I quickly decided not to tell her about the fern shape that topped our coffees in NZ, instead,) I pointed out the stunning resemblance of my foam to a fluffy white cloud so, we're all good.
Actually feeling a bit tired this morning, which is weird as I slept great and the exercise should have me alive with endorphins, plus the eggs, I should be the epitome of well being today.
Watched the pilates/yoga channel this morning for a while then flipped over to "10 Years Younger US", the woman was given a makeover just in the nick of time but apart from the dire need for the makeover, she also seemed quite depressed so, I almost slid off the sofa when they said she was a comedian. Comedians are allowed to have blue day's though and they did a good job of the makeover, I would still sack the stylist though.
Think I'm going to aim to fill at least one large bag for charity this afternoon. I haven't done any de-cluttering for a few weeks and as I mentioned earlier, I really need to tackle the work pants situation. I can't go on wearing the same, so-comfy-and-big-it-feels-and-looks-like-I'm-wearing-PJ's, that I wear all the time.
Wearing long sleeved T, gillet, jeans, Pandora, scarf today and now, the sun is trying to make a break for it and I wonder how long it'll be before the sun is engulfed in dense cloud again? In the meantime, I'm quite happy to swelter!
Recycling beckons with the usual, "car wash lady?" thrown in my direction as I sort my plastics from my cardboard from my glass in the car park.
I did watch, "Murder by Death" yesterday. If you're in the mood for something funny, totally ridiculous and ever so slightly non-politically correct, then you should look out for it, it's chock full of stars and it's just so wrong in every way, you can't imagine it being made these days so, a bit of a reluctant gem but I hope you catch it sometime.
The Glee series finale is on later, I've tried to resist but may have to watch for research purposes only ;)
Love you x
Saturday, 18 June 2011
June 18th
In some respects, the week was long, yet, here we are again, happily oozing into another weekend, so, I suppose it wasn't too bad?
The last time I visited the doctors surgery for my persistent queasiness and legs that felt like I'd either just completed a marathon or received exceptionally bad news like Father Christmas was dead... or both. Anyway, she diagnosed the usual 21st Century malaise and gave me a voucher for a relaxation download. Ironically, I've been too tired by the time I got home from work to do mental exercises for the past few weeks but yesterday, I finished work a little early and had some time and inclination on my hands and so decided to give it a try.
I didn't even last one minute. The woman's voice being piped to me through my earplugs was both infinitely irritating and annoying, any longer and I would have felt my blood pressure rising and so I have sacked the relaxation exercises. Trouble is, I promised the doctor feedback so that she could pass on to other patients. If I'm honest with the feedback, I'll just have to hope she isn't the woman speaking on the download! I'm sure I have a CD somewhere with something similar except the non annoying voice is drowned by the noise of surf and crashing waves, (which I could listen to all day,) and the words weave their way into your brain subliminally. This sounds to me like a much more acceptable option... this, and a really good laugh, if I can find one.
Can't remember where I'm up to on telling you about the job applications but I heard from one this week. Good feedback but the summary included that I; "narrowly missed out on being selected for interview." Would have saved me a fortune in fuel but never mind, I didn't want it anyway ;)
Thinking of applying for a job I saw advertised this week, not as close as the last one but nearer than where I am now. The only thing with this one is you need to take a psych evaluation which the people in work are convinced I would not pass... and sign up for random and regular alcohol and drug testing! What if I have a cold and my Day or Night Nurse shows up? What if I have a glass of wine with a late dinner and that shows up? I'll have to think about that one, it might make me a nervous wreck.
I have family visiting to do later this morning therefore, I have drenched myself in my calming Jo Malone... they really should provide it in industrial strength don't you think? There is only so much lavender can do without a little help.
I've just been to purchase a friend's birthday present, she's travelling to Oz in August, (how jealous am I?) so I've picked up a few travel sized goodies for her to throw into her bag, plus a tiny bit of chocolate as she's a gym bunny.
Jogged for 45 minutes this morning and I did a couple of workouts earlier in the week on Monday and Tuesday and managed a few arm workouts too. Really need to have another go of the Tracy Anderson butt and thigh workout, it won't get any easier if I don't do it!
My colleague that sits next to me did the "Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred" on Monday and could hardly walk for the remainder of the week. Particularly funny were the getting up off the chair and sitting down moments. I shouldn't have found it so funny but it really was and I'm sitting here laughing about it now. (I know... people are probably staring.) Still, she may have got her own back on me as I think I may have been enlisted in running a 5K for charity... that'll teach me.
The last time I visited the doctors surgery for my persistent queasiness and legs that felt like I'd either just completed a marathon or received exceptionally bad news like Father Christmas was dead... or both. Anyway, she diagnosed the usual 21st Century malaise and gave me a voucher for a relaxation download. Ironically, I've been too tired by the time I got home from work to do mental exercises for the past few weeks but yesterday, I finished work a little early and had some time and inclination on my hands and so decided to give it a try.
I didn't even last one minute. The woman's voice being piped to me through my earplugs was both infinitely irritating and annoying, any longer and I would have felt my blood pressure rising and so I have sacked the relaxation exercises. Trouble is, I promised the doctor feedback so that she could pass on to other patients. If I'm honest with the feedback, I'll just have to hope she isn't the woman speaking on the download! I'm sure I have a CD somewhere with something similar except the non annoying voice is drowned by the noise of surf and crashing waves, (which I could listen to all day,) and the words weave their way into your brain subliminally. This sounds to me like a much more acceptable option... this, and a really good laugh, if I can find one.
Can't remember where I'm up to on telling you about the job applications but I heard from one this week. Good feedback but the summary included that I; "narrowly missed out on being selected for interview." Would have saved me a fortune in fuel but never mind, I didn't want it anyway ;)
Thinking of applying for a job I saw advertised this week, not as close as the last one but nearer than where I am now. The only thing with this one is you need to take a psych evaluation which the people in work are convinced I would not pass... and sign up for random and regular alcohol and drug testing! What if I have a cold and my Day or Night Nurse shows up? What if I have a glass of wine with a late dinner and that shows up? I'll have to think about that one, it might make me a nervous wreck.
I have family visiting to do later this morning therefore, I have drenched myself in my calming Jo Malone... they really should provide it in industrial strength don't you think? There is only so much lavender can do without a little help.
I've just been to purchase a friend's birthday present, she's travelling to Oz in August, (how jealous am I?) so I've picked up a few travel sized goodies for her to throw into her bag, plus a tiny bit of chocolate as she's a gym bunny.
Jogged for 45 minutes this morning and I did a couple of workouts earlier in the week on Monday and Tuesday and managed a few arm workouts too. Really need to have another go of the Tracy Anderson butt and thigh workout, it won't get any easier if I don't do it!
My colleague that sits next to me did the "Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred" on Monday and could hardly walk for the remainder of the week. Particularly funny were the getting up off the chair and sitting down moments. I shouldn't have found it so funny but it really was and I'm sitting here laughing about it now. (I know... people are probably staring.) Still, she may have got her own back on me as I think I may have been enlisted in running a 5K for charity... that'll teach me.
Sunday, 12 June 2011
Queen
As I told you last Sunday, I didn't have very much planned for the day. A couple of weeks ago, I luckily caught part of an interview that Chris Evans did, (breakfast show BBC Radio 1,) with Roger Taylor and Brian May, they were discussing a new Queen documentary called, "Days of Our Lives". So, recorded the documentary last Bank Holiday weekend and I watched it last Sunday. It was brilliant. Queen were a bit before my time but I love the music and was really sad when Freddie died. Freddie was a genius and the music is timeless. I'm a sucker for any "behind the scenes" stuff so this was pure magic, I highly recommend it.
They covered the classics, "Bohemian Rhapsody", yes, it's the first music video I remember, everyone was against the song apparently due to the length, all the record company execs thought it was ridiculously long, but Kenny Everett stole a copy and played it on his radio show fourteen times over one weekend, it went on to be a huge hit. "Somebody to Love", absolutely brilliant harmonies, "We Are the Champions", still used today... all the time.
Brian May spoke of how his Dad had thought he'd wasted his education and was so against his choices, then, after witnessing Queen play Madison Square Garden in New York, his Dad realised he'd made the right decision.
All four band band members contributed major hits which I didn't know and I think is amazing, all four talents coming together like that to create musical history, who says there is no such thing as fate?
They covered Live Aid were they were pretty much ordered by Bob Geldof to reform for the occasion and they stole the show, I remember watching it from a tiny TV in a caravan in Wales and yes, they totally stole the show.
It was absolutely fascinating and a really great watch. Catch it if you get the chance.
They covered the classics, "Bohemian Rhapsody", yes, it's the first music video I remember, everyone was against the song apparently due to the length, all the record company execs thought it was ridiculously long, but Kenny Everett stole a copy and played it on his radio show fourteen times over one weekend, it went on to be a huge hit. "Somebody to Love", absolutely brilliant harmonies, "We Are the Champions", still used today... all the time.
Brian May spoke of how his Dad had thought he'd wasted his education and was so against his choices, then, after witnessing Queen play Madison Square Garden in New York, his Dad realised he'd made the right decision.
All four band band members contributed major hits which I didn't know and I think is amazing, all four talents coming together like that to create musical history, who says there is no such thing as fate?
They covered Live Aid were they were pretty much ordered by Bob Geldof to reform for the occasion and they stole the show, I remember watching it from a tiny TV in a caravan in Wales and yes, they totally stole the show.
It was absolutely fascinating and a really great watch. Catch it if you get the chance.
Jo Malone = Bliss
Hello again Sweet, I think I told most things in our chat this morning but there may be a few things I've missed, so here goes! The meeting with the Uni people went well and they generously spent 40 minutes with me, it was useful and definitely gave me a lot to think about. The main thing I took from the meeting was that I need to research what career/job I'm actually aiming for in the long run. Out of the two women that I spoke to, the woman I spent the most time with kept going over the negatives and I started to wonder if she doubted my ability to proceed on this adventure. Having said that, I may have been projecting my own doubts onto her, maybe she was just testing my commitment and making sure I knew it was going to be a bit of a slog. It was great to speak to people face to face and really helped clarify things in my own mind.
So, the important bit done, I picked up a few birthday cards and a few essentials, (lip balm,) stopped to listen and watch a deaf choir, (I hope that's the right terminology,) they signed to Westlife's version of "The Rose," and it was lovely to watch. I contributed to their bucket then went into Paperchase to purchase my favourite writing utensil, I like to have a good few knocking around here but they didn't have any! What if they've stopped making them? What am I going to write to you with? I may have go stop writing. Yeah right.
So, after my Paperchase trauma, I headed for Jo Malone, I'd found some vouchers and left over birthday money from last year and so decided to treat myself to what, quite frankly, is another essential if I want to retain my remaining marbles. I slipped in to buy my favourite Amber and Lavender and was asked if I'd like a complimentary hand and arm massage! This is like being asked if you'd like a million pounds, you're not going to say "no thank you," to either. I had a lovely hand and arm massage by an impossibly smiley and enthusiastic but lovely assistant and she used Amber and Lavender and some kind of Blossom fragrance, it was divine. I emerged smelling like pears, the fruit not the soap, although I do like the soap, reminds me of when I was very little. And so I've spritzed this morning and I'm wafting around in a cloud of amber and lavender, (and egg and bacon panini as someone here has just ordered this.) I wish you could smell me! The lavender is just gorgeous, it feels fresh and clean and calm and the amber I think is a bit masculine and just gorgeous.
Did you listen to Rufus yet? Not exactly a feel good song but so passionate! Can you imagine being able to put your feelings into words like that? If only.
I woke a few times in the night but still slept pretty well. Jogged comfortably for 40 minutes and then it's arms and plies this afternoon, oh and I found some fake tan and applied it to my cheeks and bridge of my nose in the hope of looking, "sun kissed." I know I should embrace the pastiness but I found a photo of me from a few years ago and couldn't work out why I looked well, it was because I had a bit of colour! I applied just before you rang and by the time we'd finished chatting, I'd developed.
After the bright start to the day, it's now raining again. I'm in jeans, boots, teal jacket and skinny scarf, (with silver balls, I need to photograph this stuff don't I so that you know what I'm talking about,) plus of course, Pandora, Jo Malone and Swarovski.
Thanks for test driving the new settings for mobile devices for me! So glad I didn't break anything.
I know that I've told you before but I'll keep reminding you until you tell me you're using it so you may as well give in now. I can't say enough good things about the Aussie hair range, you need to use this! Your hair will thank you for it and you can thank me later. Love you x
So, the important bit done, I picked up a few birthday cards and a few essentials, (lip balm,) stopped to listen and watch a deaf choir, (I hope that's the right terminology,) they signed to Westlife's version of "The Rose," and it was lovely to watch. I contributed to their bucket then went into Paperchase to purchase my favourite writing utensil, I like to have a good few knocking around here but they didn't have any! What if they've stopped making them? What am I going to write to you with? I may have go stop writing. Yeah right.
So, after my Paperchase trauma, I headed for Jo Malone, I'd found some vouchers and left over birthday money from last year and so decided to treat myself to what, quite frankly, is another essential if I want to retain my remaining marbles. I slipped in to buy my favourite Amber and Lavender and was asked if I'd like a complimentary hand and arm massage! This is like being asked if you'd like a million pounds, you're not going to say "no thank you," to either. I had a lovely hand and arm massage by an impossibly smiley and enthusiastic but lovely assistant and she used Amber and Lavender and some kind of Blossom fragrance, it was divine. I emerged smelling like pears, the fruit not the soap, although I do like the soap, reminds me of when I was very little. And so I've spritzed this morning and I'm wafting around in a cloud of amber and lavender, (and egg and bacon panini as someone here has just ordered this.) I wish you could smell me! The lavender is just gorgeous, it feels fresh and clean and calm and the amber I think is a bit masculine and just gorgeous.
Did you listen to Rufus yet? Not exactly a feel good song but so passionate! Can you imagine being able to put your feelings into words like that? If only.
I woke a few times in the night but still slept pretty well. Jogged comfortably for 40 minutes and then it's arms and plies this afternoon, oh and I found some fake tan and applied it to my cheeks and bridge of my nose in the hope of looking, "sun kissed." I know I should embrace the pastiness but I found a photo of me from a few years ago and couldn't work out why I looked well, it was because I had a bit of colour! I applied just before you rang and by the time we'd finished chatting, I'd developed.
After the bright start to the day, it's now raining again. I'm in jeans, boots, teal jacket and skinny scarf, (with silver balls, I need to photograph this stuff don't I so that you know what I'm talking about,) plus of course, Pandora, Jo Malone and Swarovski.
Thanks for test driving the new settings for mobile devices for me! So glad I didn't break anything.
I know that I've told you before but I'll keep reminding you until you tell me you're using it so you may as well give in now. I can't say enough good things about the Aussie hair range, you need to use this! Your hair will thank you for it and you can thank me later. Love you x
Saturday, 11 June 2011
Dinner at 8
As you might have expected, I did in fact get lost driving home after my trip but I did stumble upon a gem in the process.
I was listening to Graham Norton's Saturday radio show, (he's so funny,) and his guest chose a Rufus Wainwright song to be played. The story goes the Rufus' Dad left the family home when Rufus was a boy and the relationship had been somewhat strained ever since. The grown up Rufus, now a successful singer/songwriter in his own right had given an interview to Rolling Stone magazine in which he had a dig at his Dad. Rufus duly pointed the interview out to Dad one night at dinner and a huge bust up ensued. Rufus wrote, "Dinner at 8" in response to the fallout.
I thought it was an amazing piece. I swiftly turned to my trusted YouTube but sadly, the only options available are pretty grainy. Keane did a version which is great but didn't have the passion of Mr W so, here, for you and anyone who wants to partake in a passionate masterpiece is Mr Rufus Wainright's; "Dinner at 8." I'm adding the lyrics due to the graininess of the recording. Hope you enjoy.
http://youtu.be/7l4gbs3ozD8
No matter how strong
I'm gonna take you down
With one little stone
I'm gonna break you down
And see what you're worth
What you're really worth to me
Dinner at eight was okay
Before the toast full of gleams
It was great until those old magazines
Got us started up again
Actually it was probably me again
Why is it so
That I've always been the one who must go
That I've always been the one told to flee
When it fact you were the one long ago
Actually in the drifting white snow
You left me
So put up your fists and I'll put up mine
No running away from the scene of the crime
God's chosen a place
Somewhere near the end of the world
Somewhere near the end of our lives
But 'til then no, Daddy, don't be surprised
If I wanna see the tears in your eyes
Then I know it had to be long ago
Actually in the drifting white snow
You loved me
No matter how strong
I'm gonna take you down
With one little stone
I'm gonna break you down
And see what you're worth
What you're really worth to me
I was listening to Graham Norton's Saturday radio show, (he's so funny,) and his guest chose a Rufus Wainwright song to be played. The story goes the Rufus' Dad left the family home when Rufus was a boy and the relationship had been somewhat strained ever since. The grown up Rufus, now a successful singer/songwriter in his own right had given an interview to Rolling Stone magazine in which he had a dig at his Dad. Rufus duly pointed the interview out to Dad one night at dinner and a huge bust up ensued. Rufus wrote, "Dinner at 8" in response to the fallout.
I thought it was an amazing piece. I swiftly turned to my trusted YouTube but sadly, the only options available are pretty grainy. Keane did a version which is great but didn't have the passion of Mr W so, here, for you and anyone who wants to partake in a passionate masterpiece is Mr Rufus Wainright's; "Dinner at 8." I'm adding the lyrics due to the graininess of the recording. Hope you enjoy.
http://youtu.be/7l4gbs3ozD8
No matter how strong
I'm gonna take you down
With one little stone
I'm gonna break you down
And see what you're worth
What you're really worth to me
Dinner at eight was okay
Before the toast full of gleams
It was great until those old magazines
Got us started up again
Actually it was probably me again
Why is it so
That I've always been the one who must go
That I've always been the one told to flee
When it fact you were the one long ago
Actually in the drifting white snow
You left me
So put up your fists and I'll put up mine
No running away from the scene of the crime
God's chosen a place
Somewhere near the end of the world
Somewhere near the end of our lives
But 'til then no, Daddy, don't be surprised
If I wanna see the tears in your eyes
Then I know it had to be long ago
Actually in the drifting white snow
You loved me
No matter how strong
I'm gonna take you down
With one little stone
I'm gonna break you down
And see what you're worth
What you're really worth to me
The Walled City
I'm writing to you from a different Starbucks today, it's been a while since I've visited this one and it's looking good, it's had a face lift and yes, the coffee is good too. I have somehow made my way to the Walled City, not to be mistaken for the Emerald City although I am hoping to find some answers here too. I'm here to go to the University event which will hopefully give me some information to help me make the right choices. I've made it here by some kind of minor miracle, there have been extensive road and route re-modelling since I was last here, you wouldn't believe how much the landscape has changed, I can't believe I found my way without Sat Nav, of course, getting home may be another story altogether.
My short walk on arrival was illuminated by a positive vocal battle between buskers with an amp and the preacher yelling that we're all going to hell in a handcart, I have to say, the buskers won by a whisker but I'm sure the preacher won't be put off and will give it another go in a short while... for fear of going to hell in a handcart.
I slept great last night which is more than can be said for the rest of the week, it's amazing how much better you feel after a good night's sleep! My alarm woke me early but I was raring to go and didn't have to drag myself out of bed. I feel like the fitness has been going in reverse lately so I decided to re-jig the playlist last night and I gently jogged for 45 minutes this morning, mostly to Mr Blunt and Ben's Brother. I'm aiming for a slower pace but for a longer period of time, at least until I build up some stamina again. I'm still the plie Queen though, I've been doing those nightly and also throw in some arms when I have enough energy to lift my water bottles which I use for weights, (they're heavier than my actual weights.)
Did I tell you that lots of people in work have been following a particular diet in work? They've been hugely successful, quite a few of them have lost around 19, 20kgs, so, for the past week, I've given it a whirl, partly to get me eating more healthily and partly to lose weight. I'm 7 days in and so far, there is almost a 1kg difference on the scales. That's 1kg up! I've said it before, this three meals a day thing just doesn't work for me, still, I do feel better for the influx of veggies and fruit into my diet but don't know how much longer I'll keep at it for, if it carries on like this, I won't be able to fit through a door.
I'm wearing a sleeveless, wrap around top this morning but without the pin I usually wear to secure the front, I'm seriously in danger of pulling a Judy Finnigan before I get home so I have to keep checking and fixing as I go.
I've just navigated my way through a throng of Japanese tourists all excitedly photographing the black and white, Tudor architecture and posing on the cobbles to capture the moment. It's great to see people visiting and having such a lovely time.
Spoke to J on Thursday and she told me her and hubby were heading to Cornwall for either a long weekend or possibly the week if the cottage is free. L&F just returned from Derbyshire yesterday, I love Derbyshire and may have to watch Pride and Prejudice this afternoon, (the Keira version,) for a glimpse.
Been catching Surf Patrol most nights this week, no idea which season I'm watching but the creepy narrator has been replaced by a much less scary one... phew, at least I don't feel like I'm sitting through a horror movie now.
My short walk on arrival was illuminated by a positive vocal battle between buskers with an amp and the preacher yelling that we're all going to hell in a handcart, I have to say, the buskers won by a whisker but I'm sure the preacher won't be put off and will give it another go in a short while... for fear of going to hell in a handcart.
I slept great last night which is more than can be said for the rest of the week, it's amazing how much better you feel after a good night's sleep! My alarm woke me early but I was raring to go and didn't have to drag myself out of bed. I feel like the fitness has been going in reverse lately so I decided to re-jig the playlist last night and I gently jogged for 45 minutes this morning, mostly to Mr Blunt and Ben's Brother. I'm aiming for a slower pace but for a longer period of time, at least until I build up some stamina again. I'm still the plie Queen though, I've been doing those nightly and also throw in some arms when I have enough energy to lift my water bottles which I use for weights, (they're heavier than my actual weights.)
Did I tell you that lots of people in work have been following a particular diet in work? They've been hugely successful, quite a few of them have lost around 19, 20kgs, so, for the past week, I've given it a whirl, partly to get me eating more healthily and partly to lose weight. I'm 7 days in and so far, there is almost a 1kg difference on the scales. That's 1kg up! I've said it before, this three meals a day thing just doesn't work for me, still, I do feel better for the influx of veggies and fruit into my diet but don't know how much longer I'll keep at it for, if it carries on like this, I won't be able to fit through a door.
I'm wearing a sleeveless, wrap around top this morning but without the pin I usually wear to secure the front, I'm seriously in danger of pulling a Judy Finnigan before I get home so I have to keep checking and fixing as I go.
I've just navigated my way through a throng of Japanese tourists all excitedly photographing the black and white, Tudor architecture and posing on the cobbles to capture the moment. It's great to see people visiting and having such a lovely time.
Spoke to J on Thursday and she told me her and hubby were heading to Cornwall for either a long weekend or possibly the week if the cottage is free. L&F just returned from Derbyshire yesterday, I love Derbyshire and may have to watch Pride and Prejudice this afternoon, (the Keira version,) for a glimpse.
Been catching Surf Patrol most nights this week, no idea which season I'm watching but the creepy narrator has been replaced by a much less scary one... phew, at least I don't feel like I'm sitting through a horror movie now.
Sunday, 5 June 2011
5th June
I do love our Sunday catch ups, it always gets my day off to a happy start! Before you rang, I watched the Blissology man while I had my breakfast and checked emails, no idea what he was saying as the sound was down as I multi-tasked but he was sat on a hilltop beneath a beautiful blue sky with waves rolling in behind him. It looked divine.
No workout for me this morning, (except for plies,) with the housework and gardening of yesterday, I felt wiped out this morning and so once I managed to talk myself out of bed, I opted for a lovely and leisurely start to the day, topped off with you... perfect.
We have a winner of BGT! Results were announced in reverse order from 10 - 1. The top four were absolutely right and the great British public got it right once again. It turned out that there was a mere 2.5% difference in the votes for first and second place!
The winner, an unassuming Scotsman by the name of Jai McDowall took the grand prize and the honour of performing at this years Royal Variety Show in front of Her Majesty. His voice needs a little polish but I can see him having a long career... especially in musical theatre. Runner up was my favourite, Ronan Parke, the little 12 year old boy with the big voice. I'm absolutely positive that both young men have amazing opportunities just waiting for them. I'll post links at the bottom of this should you wish to indulge. Also going to include a clip from Razy's semi final performance. I thought his semi performance was better than his final performance, this man does things I've never seen before unless it was computer generated! I'll also put a link to one of the guest performers, a little girl called Jackie Evancho who was runner up on the first America's Got Talent series. I couldn't take my eyes and ears off her. This little girl who thankfully they're allowing to look and dress like a little girl and not make her grow up too quickly, does have a very grown up voice. In a few short years she'll be giving Katherine Jenkins a run for her money... just mesmerising.
Sad to see Ant and Dec leave our screens again but it'll only be for a short while, I do love those too and I'll miss them saying; "Royal Variety Charity," in those Geordie tones! So cute.
I spoke too soon yesterday, it's cool and rainy again today and the boots, jacket and hat are back on! I'm not at all jealous of your 21 degrees!
I have a few long days of training this week in work, sooooo looking forward to that, and next Saturday, I'll be writing to you from England's Walled City when I visit to gather university information. Until then...love you x
http://youtu.be/XyBIsfxWw5k
http://youtu.be/iKP1T6k1dhc
http://youtu.be/CzilGYMu83Y
http://youtu.be/cO1stjjc8sc
No workout for me this morning, (except for plies,) with the housework and gardening of yesterday, I felt wiped out this morning and so once I managed to talk myself out of bed, I opted for a lovely and leisurely start to the day, topped off with you... perfect.
We have a winner of BGT! Results were announced in reverse order from 10 - 1. The top four were absolutely right and the great British public got it right once again. It turned out that there was a mere 2.5% difference in the votes for first and second place!
The winner, an unassuming Scotsman by the name of Jai McDowall took the grand prize and the honour of performing at this years Royal Variety Show in front of Her Majesty. His voice needs a little polish but I can see him having a long career... especially in musical theatre. Runner up was my favourite, Ronan Parke, the little 12 year old boy with the big voice. I'm absolutely positive that both young men have amazing opportunities just waiting for them. I'll post links at the bottom of this should you wish to indulge. Also going to include a clip from Razy's semi final performance. I thought his semi performance was better than his final performance, this man does things I've never seen before unless it was computer generated! I'll also put a link to one of the guest performers, a little girl called Jackie Evancho who was runner up on the first America's Got Talent series. I couldn't take my eyes and ears off her. This little girl who thankfully they're allowing to look and dress like a little girl and not make her grow up too quickly, does have a very grown up voice. In a few short years she'll be giving Katherine Jenkins a run for her money... just mesmerising.
Sad to see Ant and Dec leave our screens again but it'll only be for a short while, I do love those too and I'll miss them saying; "Royal Variety Charity," in those Geordie tones! So cute.
I spoke too soon yesterday, it's cool and rainy again today and the boots, jacket and hat are back on! I'm not at all jealous of your 21 degrees!
I have a few long days of training this week in work, sooooo looking forward to that, and next Saturday, I'll be writing to you from England's Walled City when I visit to gather university information. Until then...love you x
http://youtu.be/XyBIsfxWw5k
http://youtu.be/iKP1T6k1dhc
http://youtu.be/CzilGYMu83Y
http://youtu.be/cO1stjjc8sc
Saturday, 4 June 2011
Finally
Finally, summer appears to have arrived! Yesterday was a glorious day, 25 degrees and blue skies, just gorgeous, so you can imagine how elated everyone was to be in work. We had a big move around yesterday and I moved my belongings to my new desk and my new team. I had to fumigate the desk, not sure when it was last cleaned but at least I think the latest E.coli outbreak didn't originate from German salad but from my new desk. I'll clean it again on Monday, just to be safe. I struggled for ages to move a box file which was jammed between the legs of the desk, it was dark under there so I didn't realise that the box file was holding the desk up. The desk tilts to the left but the good news is that my screen also tilts to the left. I'll only be there for 8 weeks, then we move to the new building so I can cope until then, but, if the next time I see you I'm holding my head to the left, you'll know why.
I was under orders to call in at church yesterday on my way home to collect home made fish pie from B. As soon as I saw her, I knew something was wrong, she'd fallen in the kitchen and banged her head, hip and grazed both knees, went down like a ton of bricks by the sounds of it. The head thing was more worrying as she's on anticoagulants. I told her if she didn't feel well later on to call one of us. The bag containing the fish pie was suspiciously heavy and when I got home and unpacked, there was a bottle of wine inside! I'm so spoiled. Both were delicious by the way... not the entire bottle by the way.
Dragged myself out of bed this morning, jogged for 30 minutes, (arms and plies to follow later,) did a wash load which is now wistfully blowing on the line. I need to recycle, iron, vacuum with attachments, (I'm pulling a face now,) and cut the grass.
I nipped for some food shopping this morning and bumped into an old customer again. We usually see each other on a Saturday morning, wave and exchange pleasantries but we stopped for a proper chat this morning. He remembered my name and of course, I don't remember his due to dodgy memory syndrome, you'll have to get your thinking cap on, he was always lovely, he's tall, softly spoken, usually wifeless and he's well in his 70's now, I think his surname begins with "M." He said he hardly ever goes in now and misses, "the old days!" That's us by the way, I thought that was really sweet.
It's the final of Britain's Got Talent tonight, it hasn't been as good this year, after a week of semi finals, they probably could have put the good ones into just one semi final. Some of the acts are frankly embarrassing. Is this really the best we could get?
With the absence of Bondi Rescue from CBS reality, I've been giving Surf Patrol a whirl. It's not BR but it still illustrates what an amazing job these blokes do on a daily basis. I do have one tiny observation though, the voice over man sounds slightly, (by that I mean, a lot,) creepy. He wouldn't sound out of place doing voice overs for the Scream franchise should they choose to make a Scream 5.
My running after work drought is over, for now at least. My first day back at work this week was Wednesday, I only managed a rather feeble 10 minutes when I got home, but it was a start.
SJP was snapped wearing H&M sandals this week, what's the betting they are sold out by now?
Well, can't put it off any longer, chores in sweltering heat await me... oh joy.
I was under orders to call in at church yesterday on my way home to collect home made fish pie from B. As soon as I saw her, I knew something was wrong, she'd fallen in the kitchen and banged her head, hip and grazed both knees, went down like a ton of bricks by the sounds of it. The head thing was more worrying as she's on anticoagulants. I told her if she didn't feel well later on to call one of us. The bag containing the fish pie was suspiciously heavy and when I got home and unpacked, there was a bottle of wine inside! I'm so spoiled. Both were delicious by the way... not the entire bottle by the way.
Dragged myself out of bed this morning, jogged for 30 minutes, (arms and plies to follow later,) did a wash load which is now wistfully blowing on the line. I need to recycle, iron, vacuum with attachments, (I'm pulling a face now,) and cut the grass.
I nipped for some food shopping this morning and bumped into an old customer again. We usually see each other on a Saturday morning, wave and exchange pleasantries but we stopped for a proper chat this morning. He remembered my name and of course, I don't remember his due to dodgy memory syndrome, you'll have to get your thinking cap on, he was always lovely, he's tall, softly spoken, usually wifeless and he's well in his 70's now, I think his surname begins with "M." He said he hardly ever goes in now and misses, "the old days!" That's us by the way, I thought that was really sweet.
It's the final of Britain's Got Talent tonight, it hasn't been as good this year, after a week of semi finals, they probably could have put the good ones into just one semi final. Some of the acts are frankly embarrassing. Is this really the best we could get?
With the absence of Bondi Rescue from CBS reality, I've been giving Surf Patrol a whirl. It's not BR but it still illustrates what an amazing job these blokes do on a daily basis. I do have one tiny observation though, the voice over man sounds slightly, (by that I mean, a lot,) creepy. He wouldn't sound out of place doing voice overs for the Scream franchise should they choose to make a Scream 5.
My running after work drought is over, for now at least. My first day back at work this week was Wednesday, I only managed a rather feeble 10 minutes when I got home, but it was a start.
SJP was snapped wearing H&M sandals this week, what's the betting they are sold out by now?
Well, can't put it off any longer, chores in sweltering heat await me... oh joy.
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