I feel good today. I'm trying to give up exclamation marks, but if I hadn't, there would be one there. It's such a relief. Last night was the first that I've slept through without waking myself up coughing. I clocked a decent amount of hours sleep, and I managed to talk myself into a run when I did finally get up. Only 30 minutes, but it's the first I've enjoyed for at least a couple of weeks and I held up okay, although my legs will probably complain a little later. I chose a playlist on my iPod that kept me going so, all in all, even though I'm still a little sniffy, I feel back on track and so much better than I have done recently. I have body brushed my wobbly bits this morning with a natural bristle brush then applied Bio Oil, I bet men never do this, do they?
I did see B yesterday for her birthday and spent a nice few hours with her. She was wearing beige near her face. Oh how I loathe her wearing that colour, and how many times have I told her? Still, she's adopted the new hairstyle I found for her, (think Jane Fonda now,) I managed to get her to change from a hairstyle she'd had for at least forty years, so, that's an achievement in itself, and the number of compliments she's received mean that she'll never go back... thank heavens. Now for the beige.
My eldest sister was there too when I got to B's yesterday and we had a conversation about emigrating. I said I'd leave tomorrow, and while I stopped short of saying; "there is nothing to keep me here," it still felt a bit weird and I wonder what people would make of this, "family."
Do you know what I fancied this weekend? An "Offspring" marathon, but I don't think I'll have the time, sadly. I am however wearing my "Nina" scarf today.
I've just had a chat with Mr Regular who defected to an alternative Starbucks for a while as they open earlier so that was nice to see him and have a catch up.
Want to know what I purchased before heading home? Don't hate me, but Autograph, very high heeled and gorgeous shoes, £49.00 reduced to £4.99. It would have been rude to leave them on the shelf. No idea if I can walk in them, but who cares? They reminded me of the Jimmy Choo's everyone was wearing a few years back. They look fabulous. I know... you hate me.
Saturday, 15 October 2011
October 14th
It's Friday again. The cold is finally shifting, but it's left me with a cough which currently wakes me every night, and legs that feel like I've run a marathon, every day, for the past week.
I'd already booked today off, it's B's birthday so I booked it in case she wanted to do anything, but on Monday, I felt so bad that I booked Thursday off too as I thought I would expire before Thursday if I was still sitting at my desk, and didn't want to chance more sick days.
So, yesterday, Thursday, I took J out for a few hours. We only trundled around a few shops and this was punctuated by two coffees but I was shattered when I got home and had to have a sit down before I launched into the ironing.
Today, B is out for lunch with our eldest sibling so, rather than have a rushed visit in the morning before she has to depart, I'll call in for a few hours this afternoon.
As I told you in the email, I'm organising the girls' Christmas night out this year, (and some of the boys,) and yes... I'm a nervous wreck, but I'll quadruple check everything and hope for the best.
I got up at 7 this morning after lazing in bed for while and it seemed to take me forever to get my act together when I finally did get up. I was a little late leaving, a little late getting here, and I've forgotten my iPod so I'm currently in hip hop hell.
Exercise pretty much flew out of the window this week, I even boycotted climbing my usual 5 flights of stairs to get to work on Tuesday and Wednesday as I almost expired doing it on Monday, and it did cross my mind that if I passed out or hyperventilated on the stairs, who the heck would find me as 99.9% take the lift. Legs still not good but wondering whether to go for a run in the morning? How long to you leave it? If you leave it too long, will you ever go back? I've been running for a year now, it's habit, I don't want to lose it.
I'm still watching old re-runs of SATC on one of the Comedy Channels. I love that you feel like you're eavesdropping on their conversation, it's basically a bunch of women, sitting around talking about ever-y-thing, love it.
Carrie is currently on a high with Aiden but has just bumped into, (after he pursued her...) Big, and they "accidentally" slept together. Poor Aiden, but Big always was, "the one," wasn't he? Anyway, Aiden does have Bo Derek after all.
I'm not even going to tell you about work this week because it took a good, several hours, a lot of imaginative distraction and two large glasses of wine, for me to calm down on Wednesday, but you know what? I've been saying I'm going to make changes for months now and I've done very little about it except to give it lip service, so this little incident, created by a total.... who was on one week's temporary promotion and let the power go to his balding head, did actually give me a kick in the pants to focus and get doing something to get me out of there and onto the life I'm supposed to be living. I feel much better now.
It's a cliche, but all I wanted when I got home on Tuesday was chicken soup, bread and butter. What is it about chicken soup when you're feeling lousy? I realise I'm not going to get a reasonable answer from a vegetarian. Anyway, trust me... it hit the spot straight away, and since then, everyday, I've had a bowl of hot soup and bread and butter. Can't remember the last time I had bread... or butter. Delicious.
I'm crushed Demi and Ashton look like they may be over. I hope that it's not the case, but what an idiot he's been. Not to mention, would you really want to get on the wrong side of Bruce Willis?
I'd already booked today off, it's B's birthday so I booked it in case she wanted to do anything, but on Monday, I felt so bad that I booked Thursday off too as I thought I would expire before Thursday if I was still sitting at my desk, and didn't want to chance more sick days.
So, yesterday, Thursday, I took J out for a few hours. We only trundled around a few shops and this was punctuated by two coffees but I was shattered when I got home and had to have a sit down before I launched into the ironing.
Today, B is out for lunch with our eldest sibling so, rather than have a rushed visit in the morning before she has to depart, I'll call in for a few hours this afternoon.
As I told you in the email, I'm organising the girls' Christmas night out this year, (and some of the boys,) and yes... I'm a nervous wreck, but I'll quadruple check everything and hope for the best.
I got up at 7 this morning after lazing in bed for while and it seemed to take me forever to get my act together when I finally did get up. I was a little late leaving, a little late getting here, and I've forgotten my iPod so I'm currently in hip hop hell.
Exercise pretty much flew out of the window this week, I even boycotted climbing my usual 5 flights of stairs to get to work on Tuesday and Wednesday as I almost expired doing it on Monday, and it did cross my mind that if I passed out or hyperventilated on the stairs, who the heck would find me as 99.9% take the lift. Legs still not good but wondering whether to go for a run in the morning? How long to you leave it? If you leave it too long, will you ever go back? I've been running for a year now, it's habit, I don't want to lose it.
I'm still watching old re-runs of SATC on one of the Comedy Channels. I love that you feel like you're eavesdropping on their conversation, it's basically a bunch of women, sitting around talking about ever-y-thing, love it.
Carrie is currently on a high with Aiden but has just bumped into, (after he pursued her...) Big, and they "accidentally" slept together. Poor Aiden, but Big always was, "the one," wasn't he? Anyway, Aiden does have Bo Derek after all.
I'm not even going to tell you about work this week because it took a good, several hours, a lot of imaginative distraction and two large glasses of wine, for me to calm down on Wednesday, but you know what? I've been saying I'm going to make changes for months now and I've done very little about it except to give it lip service, so this little incident, created by a total.... who was on one week's temporary promotion and let the power go to his balding head, did actually give me a kick in the pants to focus and get doing something to get me out of there and onto the life I'm supposed to be living. I feel much better now.
It's a cliche, but all I wanted when I got home on Tuesday was chicken soup, bread and butter. What is it about chicken soup when you're feeling lousy? I realise I'm not going to get a reasonable answer from a vegetarian. Anyway, trust me... it hit the spot straight away, and since then, everyday, I've had a bowl of hot soup and bread and butter. Can't remember the last time I had bread... or butter. Delicious.
I'm crushed Demi and Ashton look like they may be over. I hope that it's not the case, but what an idiot he's been. Not to mention, would you really want to get on the wrong side of Bruce Willis?
Sunday, 9 October 2011
Sneezy Sunday
I slept in and absolutely no exercise for me this morning. I feel like the cold is moving to my chest and I can't believe it's "peaking," for so long. The last time I had a cold, I got it, it peaked and it was gone in three days straight... not this time.
Strictly was good last night, I do a kind of narration for my wonderful "ballroom" friends, (you know we met on a ballroom dancing weekend, another happy twist of fate,) anyway, I retired J. Revel Horwood but she's been brought back due to popular demand and I can't disappoint my readership, now can I? Stand outs are two Aussie's, Jason Donovan and Holly Valance, well... three Aussie's if you count professional dancer Natalie Lowe who has a body to die for and one which I can only aspire to. Standing out for entirely different reasons are Nancy Dell'Olio who is truly atrocious and Russell Grant, the stargazer, who I have a very liberal soft spot for. He is as camp as Christmas and I'd love to go dancing with him to an Abba tribute night and dance like there was no tomorrow.
I burned a scented candle last night and couldn't smell a thing, I thought the candle was defective but I held my gorgeous Jo Malone up to my nose this morning and.... nothing, so I didn't waste so much as a spritz today, I'll save it until my olfactory senses are restored.
I'm having an incredibly lazy day today, apart from carrying in and climbing a rickety ladder to retrieve a defective light bulb, I'm doing not very much of anything today. Back to work tomorrow but I have another short week, I'm off on Friday. I think the next four days are going to be a struggle but just think... this time next week, I'll be as fit as a fiddle.
Strictly was good last night, I do a kind of narration for my wonderful "ballroom" friends, (you know we met on a ballroom dancing weekend, another happy twist of fate,) anyway, I retired J. Revel Horwood but she's been brought back due to popular demand and I can't disappoint my readership, now can I? Stand outs are two Aussie's, Jason Donovan and Holly Valance, well... three Aussie's if you count professional dancer Natalie Lowe who has a body to die for and one which I can only aspire to. Standing out for entirely different reasons are Nancy Dell'Olio who is truly atrocious and Russell Grant, the stargazer, who I have a very liberal soft spot for. He is as camp as Christmas and I'd love to go dancing with him to an Abba tribute night and dance like there was no tomorrow.
I burned a scented candle last night and couldn't smell a thing, I thought the candle was defective but I held my gorgeous Jo Malone up to my nose this morning and.... nothing, so I didn't waste so much as a spritz today, I'll save it until my olfactory senses are restored.
I'm having an incredibly lazy day today, apart from carrying in and climbing a rickety ladder to retrieve a defective light bulb, I'm doing not very much of anything today. Back to work tomorrow but I have another short week, I'm off on Friday. I think the next four days are going to be a struggle but just think... this time next week, I'll be as fit as a fiddle.
Saturday, 8 October 2011
Doh
It's Saturday, my cold is well and truly out, words like, "no," now begin with a "d." I didn't sleep well, even my Night Nurse couldn't halt my running nose, so I'm not feeling too rested today. Still, it could be worse, I could have been in work with it.
No running for me this morning but I did do Ms Anderson's butt and thigh workout, I was sweaty to say the least, not sure if it was the workout or the cold but dare I say it?... I think it's getting easier.
I stopped off to get my fringe cut yesterday and the owner didn't charge me. Don't you love a freebie? The Jose Eber waves were still in when I went to bed by the way, got to get some of those.
Strictly is back, did I tell you? I'm rooting for Jason Donovan, heck, we grew up together, well, not literally but we're roughly the same age and I've lived through Neighbours, Scott and Charlene, Too Many Broken Hearts-Stock-Aitken-Waterman, the ups, the downs, Priscilla and thereafter, plus... he can move and he has rhythm, he could actually be in with a chance. The thing about Strictly is, I love ballroom dancing, it's a link to the past, it's graceful, intelligent, happy and healthy. I love the frocks, I love the drama, it heralds Autumn and the run up to Christmas but it's inspirational too, you hold your head a little higher, your back is a little straighter, you have a little more grace about you and those dancers bodies are inspirational to say the least. Long live Strictly. The first person gets kicked off tonight... can't wait.
No running for me this morning but I did do Ms Anderson's butt and thigh workout, I was sweaty to say the least, not sure if it was the workout or the cold but dare I say it?... I think it's getting easier.
I stopped off to get my fringe cut yesterday and the owner didn't charge me. Don't you love a freebie? The Jose Eber waves were still in when I went to bed by the way, got to get some of those.
Strictly is back, did I tell you? I'm rooting for Jason Donovan, heck, we grew up together, well, not literally but we're roughly the same age and I've lived through Neighbours, Scott and Charlene, Too Many Broken Hearts-Stock-Aitken-Waterman, the ups, the downs, Priscilla and thereafter, plus... he can move and he has rhythm, he could actually be in with a chance. The thing about Strictly is, I love ballroom dancing, it's a link to the past, it's graceful, intelligent, happy and healthy. I love the frocks, I love the drama, it heralds Autumn and the run up to Christmas but it's inspirational too, you hold your head a little higher, your back is a little straighter, you have a little more grace about you and those dancers bodies are inspirational to say the least. Long live Strictly. The first person gets kicked off tonight... can't wait.
Friday, 7 October 2011
Trafford Centre
It's Friday and I'm at the Trafford Centre. J was supposed to come with me but she's a bit under the weather at the moment and so went back to bed instead. I'm still fighting my cold but the throat isn't as sore today, so I've drugged up and I'm hoping for the best. I've window shopped around the big home stores like M&S, BHS, Next, and got lots of ideas, now all I need, is lots of cash.
I've just picked up the main thing I came for which is a Christening present for baby Amelie Sophia, I decided on a musical jewellery box, (I know she's too small now, but she'll have it a long time... I think I still have mine somewhere although it's probably not so musical anymore, I do remember being mesmerised by that ballerina though.) I also got a kit to take a hand print which comes with ribbon to hang on the wall... something for Mum and Dad to keep really. With that task out of the way, I'm just about to hit M&S for knicks, you can't beat M&S can you?
I'm just having a sparkling water in Starbucks, it's my second bottle of water since I got here, (I'm so thirsty,) also having a little dark chocolate, just realised I didn't have breakfast and it's now lunchtime. I'm not hungry, just getting a bit twitchy.
The shops are filled with Christmas gifts and goodies. Christmas seems to be racing towards me this year, I'd love to put the brakes on for a while.
I've had a Debenhams £10 gift voucher burning a hole in my bag for months now, so I ventured in before heading back to the car park to see if anything caught my eye. An assistant frightened the life out of me, I didn't hear her at first, (I think my ears are a bit blocked with the cold,) but she asked if I had a few minutes and lead me over to her counter, she was obviously trying to sell me something, I had no intention of buying but thought, at least I get to sit down for a couple of minutes. She was promoting the Jose Eber curling iron. I am no pushover and I'm not easily impressed, but let me tell you.... as soon as I can afford it, I'll be buying one of these. You wrap each strand of hair around the iron for 3 seconds and it's done... seriously AND... it doesn't drop out. I got windswept in the Old Town on the way home when I stopped off to get my fringe cut, rained on, I dragged all my hair back into a clip... the curls are still in! It's a looser wave but still pretty impressive. Debenhams are selling them for £80, Debenhams give a lifetime guarantee, Ebay for £40, well worth the money. http://joseeberuk.co.uk/
The exercise kind of went out of the window this week, I don't feel like doing much with the cold at the moment but I'm keen to get back on track, I have 3 year old, never worn jeans calling to me and I'm not too far off fitting into them.
I've just picked up the main thing I came for which is a Christening present for baby Amelie Sophia, I decided on a musical jewellery box, (I know she's too small now, but she'll have it a long time... I think I still have mine somewhere although it's probably not so musical anymore, I do remember being mesmerised by that ballerina though.) I also got a kit to take a hand print which comes with ribbon to hang on the wall... something for Mum and Dad to keep really. With that task out of the way, I'm just about to hit M&S for knicks, you can't beat M&S can you?
I'm just having a sparkling water in Starbucks, it's my second bottle of water since I got here, (I'm so thirsty,) also having a little dark chocolate, just realised I didn't have breakfast and it's now lunchtime. I'm not hungry, just getting a bit twitchy.
The shops are filled with Christmas gifts and goodies. Christmas seems to be racing towards me this year, I'd love to put the brakes on for a while.
I've had a Debenhams £10 gift voucher burning a hole in my bag for months now, so I ventured in before heading back to the car park to see if anything caught my eye. An assistant frightened the life out of me, I didn't hear her at first, (I think my ears are a bit blocked with the cold,) but she asked if I had a few minutes and lead me over to her counter, she was obviously trying to sell me something, I had no intention of buying but thought, at least I get to sit down for a couple of minutes. She was promoting the Jose Eber curling iron. I am no pushover and I'm not easily impressed, but let me tell you.... as soon as I can afford it, I'll be buying one of these. You wrap each strand of hair around the iron for 3 seconds and it's done... seriously AND... it doesn't drop out. I got windswept in the Old Town on the way home when I stopped off to get my fringe cut, rained on, I dragged all my hair back into a clip... the curls are still in! It's a looser wave but still pretty impressive. Debenhams are selling them for £80, Debenhams give a lifetime guarantee, Ebay for £40, well worth the money. http://joseeberuk.co.uk/
The exercise kind of went out of the window this week, I don't feel like doing much with the cold at the moment but I'm keen to get back on track, I have 3 year old, never worn jeans calling to me and I'm not too far off fitting into them.
Thursday, 6 October 2011
Poorly Thursday
Monday was awful at work. We'd had a power cut over the weekend, which I discovered on Monday morning. For the first few hours, we had to relocate to an area where there were working PC's but still no lights. After a couple of hours staring at the screen with minimal daylight so it was pretty dark against the glare of the screen, I had a banging headache which lasted the whole day. I went to bed at 8pm.
Tuesday, we had power but I still loathed being there, I still had a headache but I'm not sure I wasn't imagining it. Wednesday was my Friday, I was in a good mood but expected the day to drag like it had on Tuesday. It didn't, 7-11 practically whizzed by and I slipped out for my coffee, (which I'm trying to give up,) at 11.20am. At around 1pm, I started to develop the first signs of a cold and sore throat, just in time for my long awaited night out and 4 day weekend.
I got home at 4.30, drugged up with Day Nurse, glammed up and have to admit, despite the cold, I was feeling pretty glamorous by the time I headed out. (Plain, but bright red linen top, black linen trousers, bright red sandals, I got told I looked tiny!... I'm not really.)
S, T, A, S, D were all there, it was lovely to catch up and hear about every one's lives and in particular, T & A's latest antics, some things never change... I mean that in a good way.
I got home late, 11.20, so I was really tired having been up since 4am, I just had a coffee and some Night Nurse and went to bed. Woke at 6.30am this morning and I'm feeling a bit rough. Not hung over rough, (I'm sure they're watering the wine down,) but I have a really sore throat, swollen glands and a sniffy nose. No workout for me this morning, I decided my body was suffering enough. I envisioned doing my, "something different," this morning but, the weather is terrible, it's blowing a gale, cold, and raining heavily. I just don't think the legs would carry me today so I'm in my usual haunt, frozen but think that's more me rather than the air con.
I have nothing planned except washing, ironing, DIY and a little gardening and hopefully... an early night to try to sleep this off. All that, and it's still only Friday tomorrow, I may even feel better by the weekend!
Tuesday, we had power but I still loathed being there, I still had a headache but I'm not sure I wasn't imagining it. Wednesday was my Friday, I was in a good mood but expected the day to drag like it had on Tuesday. It didn't, 7-11 practically whizzed by and I slipped out for my coffee, (which I'm trying to give up,) at 11.20am. At around 1pm, I started to develop the first signs of a cold and sore throat, just in time for my long awaited night out and 4 day weekend.
I got home at 4.30, drugged up with Day Nurse, glammed up and have to admit, despite the cold, I was feeling pretty glamorous by the time I headed out. (Plain, but bright red linen top, black linen trousers, bright red sandals, I got told I looked tiny!... I'm not really.)
S, T, A, S, D were all there, it was lovely to catch up and hear about every one's lives and in particular, T & A's latest antics, some things never change... I mean that in a good way.
I got home late, 11.20, so I was really tired having been up since 4am, I just had a coffee and some Night Nurse and went to bed. Woke at 6.30am this morning and I'm feeling a bit rough. Not hung over rough, (I'm sure they're watering the wine down,) but I have a really sore throat, swollen glands and a sniffy nose. No workout for me this morning, I decided my body was suffering enough. I envisioned doing my, "something different," this morning but, the weather is terrible, it's blowing a gale, cold, and raining heavily. I just don't think the legs would carry me today so I'm in my usual haunt, frozen but think that's more me rather than the air con.
I have nothing planned except washing, ironing, DIY and a little gardening and hopefully... an early night to try to sleep this off. All that, and it's still only Friday tomorrow, I may even feel better by the weekend!
Sunday, 2 October 2011
October 2nd
What a lovely and relaxed chat we had last night. I wasn't getting ready to go anywhere and you had no one in need of your immediate attention. I think we covered almost all of the bases Col didn't we? Gosh I miss you but no... you're not coming home madam... I will come to you.
Well, I did sleep like a log again, but I still don't know which of the medicinal tonics is doing the trick yet. Once again, I woke early this morning, or rather my back/hip woke me. As predicted, I decided not to go for the run this morning. I did a back stretch, followed by the Tracy Anderson Butt and Thigh workout. Working extra hours, I don't have the energy for a run when I get in Monday to Friday these days but, instead of doing nothing, this week, I'm going to alternate between butt and thigh and tum workouts. We may be heading into winter but I'll still know if I'm soft or taught under those winter woollies.
It's still unusually warm here. It's supposed to be 21 degrees again today but instead of sunshine, we have dense, white cloud and rain to keep us company.
I forgot to tell you last night that I've enlisted the help of John Frieda's Original Frizz Ease and wow, looking good and where did that shine come from? You need to invest.
Starbucks music choice is well, not every one's choice. It is still, after all, early on a Sunday morn and we have... blasting into my drums... Beastie Boys; "Fight for Your Right to Party." I take refuge in my iPod and the dulcet tones of Corrine Bailey Rae's; "Just Like Star," always my special, zone out choice. Corrine wins, I can't hear Beastie at all. I'm not saying I don't like a little Beastie, it's just a tad too early in the day.
I'm going to post and send you a link to a great arms workout, courtesy of Ms Gwyneth Paltrow and Ms Tracey Anderson. I can't remember if I've posted it before but no matter. From memory, it's about 5 minutes of dancing for arms, so it really doesn't feel like a workout, trust me. In no time, well, in about 5 minutes, you'll be done with the workout... you can thank me later.
So, you've got me thinking and inspired. I do realise I should be inspiring you though Mrs. Monday to Friday this week, I'm going to alternate butt & thighs and tum workouts. It will only be 12 minutes each night, surely I can do that? What are you going to do? How about 5 minutes of arms each night???
I have a really short working week this week, dinner out with our girls on Wednesday night then an exceptionally long weekend. I am so spoiled. Love you x
http://youtu.be/v1LVFFzi_f0
Well, I did sleep like a log again, but I still don't know which of the medicinal tonics is doing the trick yet. Once again, I woke early this morning, or rather my back/hip woke me. As predicted, I decided not to go for the run this morning. I did a back stretch, followed by the Tracy Anderson Butt and Thigh workout. Working extra hours, I don't have the energy for a run when I get in Monday to Friday these days but, instead of doing nothing, this week, I'm going to alternate between butt and thigh and tum workouts. We may be heading into winter but I'll still know if I'm soft or taught under those winter woollies.
It's still unusually warm here. It's supposed to be 21 degrees again today but instead of sunshine, we have dense, white cloud and rain to keep us company.
I forgot to tell you last night that I've enlisted the help of John Frieda's Original Frizz Ease and wow, looking good and where did that shine come from? You need to invest.
Starbucks music choice is well, not every one's choice. It is still, after all, early on a Sunday morn and we have... blasting into my drums... Beastie Boys; "Fight for Your Right to Party." I take refuge in my iPod and the dulcet tones of Corrine Bailey Rae's; "Just Like Star," always my special, zone out choice. Corrine wins, I can't hear Beastie at all. I'm not saying I don't like a little Beastie, it's just a tad too early in the day.
I'm going to post and send you a link to a great arms workout, courtesy of Ms Gwyneth Paltrow and Ms Tracey Anderson. I can't remember if I've posted it before but no matter. From memory, it's about 5 minutes of dancing for arms, so it really doesn't feel like a workout, trust me. In no time, well, in about 5 minutes, you'll be done with the workout... you can thank me later.
So, you've got me thinking and inspired. I do realise I should be inspiring you though Mrs. Monday to Friday this week, I'm going to alternate butt & thighs and tum workouts. It will only be 12 minutes each night, surely I can do that? What are you going to do? How about 5 minutes of arms each night???
I have a really short working week this week, dinner out with our girls on Wednesday night then an exceptionally long weekend. I am so spoiled. Love you x
http://youtu.be/v1LVFFzi_f0
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