1st July

It's July 1st, can you believe it?  I took J to Manchester yesterday and had a really nice time.  We haven't seen each other much for weeks, possibly a couple of months so it was nice to spend most of the day together.  We headed straight for Starbucks and had a cappuccino and shared a lemon and poppy seed, skinny muffin, (which I didn't really want but someone made me...) then we hit the bead shop and of course J is like a kid in a candy store.  We were in there for... 90 minutes and it was baking.  It was good though, chose lots of  new bits and bobs to play with.  After that, we had a bit of a browse then ventured into Mango to check out the sale, (I know... I'm sorry.)  After much umming and ahhing, I purchased some khaki, cotton pants for, wait for it... £8.97.  They're gorgeous and really long although one pair had been turned up so I guess I could wear them either way.  I realise you're probably as green as my pants now chick.  I tried them on when I got home, loved them even more and instantly thought I should have brought a second pair and maybe I should have got a smaller size as they're a little big, however, they're mostly cotton so may shrink a little? 

After the Mango adventure, we browsed a little longer before heading for Wagamama's for dinner.  It was gorgeous as ever and I could eat Yaki Soba every night if someone would make it for me!  I didn't get home until around 8pm so we had quite a day. 

This morning, I felt like I'd walked to Manchester and not just walked around it.  So, once I'd talked myself out of bed, can I have a drum roll please?.... I did the Tracy Anderson Butt and Thigh webisode!  Remember I told you that it wasn't that bad?  Well, apparently I was lying.  You only do about four moves, (I think,) but 30 reps each move.  Before I hit the floor, I'd causally thought, shower after this but head won't need to be washed as I did it in the shower last night.  Not a chance, I was dripping and one seriously sweaty Betty by the time I'd finished.  I can't remember if I've shared the link with you but in case you're ever feeling brave, I'll attach the link below!  Go on, I dare you ;)

http://youtu.be/X7RDfw0NuZ8