And.. relax.

This has been the week of exercise..... I've tried really hard to keep moving and now I realise that muscle is heavier than fat so maybe I've blown it in terms of the dreaded scales but hey-ho. it can't hurt can it? Without going into details its been a pretty stressful one. Please can we have the holidays soon??
Today I felt rather humbled. I was invited to a very civilised lunch party (these things are never easy to be single at) but I was touched by a certain extended family who always make me feel so welcome! Part of the gang! You know who you are x

Exercise this week:
Some sort of punching/dancing class thing. It felt ridiculous butthe pain the next day didn't.
30 Lengths of the swimming pool.
Gym
Helping Ania move.
Masses of walking.

Make the most of it...

The week of freedom is coming to an end! And I've only made a half hearted effort at the hoovering. Yikes!
Today's been really rather lovely! We (the dog walkers and I) discovered an enchanted wood of jurassic proportions (just outside Westfield!) huge big redwoods and other such things.... I actually think I found the Faraway Tree...
In other news, I've been very productive! Many chutneys and various elderflower products now reside in the room of doom.

Elderflower Day

Why is it, that every time I want to go to Eastbourne, it rains? I mean every single time! Just when I fancied a craft/Lakeland/Primark trip (I reckon I could get into some now!) too!
So I've turned the day around. I seized the day and went for the elderflowers. How lucky am I that I have a home brew shop down the road that sells citric acid? Cos no chemist wants to risk it these days...
So the flat is filled with the scent of lemons and flowers as the cordial and 'champagne' do their thing..... Heaven!
Ps Barefoot in the Park is on too. Nice!

Day of Dreams.

This morning, needs to be a day of health. Back to the celery, Special K and gallons of water. (Not to worry, the Brownies are just out the oven for everyone else). I feel like I just need to stop eating, and drinking! over the course of yesterday, whilst getting though something like 9 games over 12 hours, I dread to think how much whisky and coke I got through! Someone give me a flask of tea, a dog to follow and some greenery!

Jubilaic Birthday Greetings.

Remember me?
Isn't it time I tried to stop using Facebook as a blog and came back here? Well, maybe I should give it a go...

Its been a busy and productive week, preparing for Pembers' birthday and getting all crafty.
NEVER have I made such an epic cake and NEVER has anything I've made been met with such appreciation! An actual round of applause! That cake was a labour of love and I enjoyed making every minute of it! Bring on more cake making and another cake sale I say!

Also, here is a little brooch I made for her as an extra.... I,ve found some proper wool felt in my local haby and it's the tops colours.. a lovely mustard yellow is perfect for the Pembers!

TWEET!

Introspective

Ah, the Sunday night feeling of the end of a holiday.... Let's hope I can keep this blog up as we enter a busy term with sats, reports (sorry, I know I go on!) and general primaryness to plan.

Been feeling introspective today and dangerously on the verge of moping (as opposed to mopping, I'm never on the verge of that.)

As I lolled in the sea with K and E the other day, we chatted about all the usual things. School, the coming summer, how cold the water is, and MEN! As she asked me if I have had a relationship since the Evil Ex (husband), I was forced to confront the answer that was a resounding NO! Oh shit. This has set me aback a bit and brought the fact home that although I have had forays into the world of men over the years, there has actually not been anyone you would call a 'boyfriend' (for want of a better term) . No one that I could call was"love". Or who has loved me. Before or after the EE. or even during! This is a situation that needs to be rectified! I am adamant that I will not live my life completely void of knowing what it feels like to trust a partner and to feel secure in the knowledge that they love you whatever happens. I SHALL click the "in a relationship" button on FB!! Is it dangerous to say I shall do it before Christmas? Now, apparently I am "really special". So do really special girls like me deserve to live a lonely life?? Surely not! Ok, rant over.... I will not turn this into a channel for my woes.

In other news. Who is looking at this? Am I just writing to myself? I would love to know who I am talking to. Maybe you could leave a comment on here to let me know you visited. Maybe even offer advice on the post above?

Loving the sun....!

Last really day of the holiday today and I intend to make the most of it! So far I have... Some may say it is a waste to lie under duvet till half 10, but I have been awake since 7;30, had poached eggs and Earl grey, watched a great natural history programme on iPlayer and done 2 colours on the crochet. Id say that was time well spent!

After a short trip into town, I'm off to the hut today!!! Love it down there and feel honoured to be welcomed as one of the gang! So shine on sun! keep it coming and then lets all have a drink for Sara's birthday tonight!

Reports update; 6 to go and tweaking to do on all. All very manageable.