Happy Christmas Eve to everyone.
I began today with a Krispy Kreme and a coffee. The rest of the day involved wrapping tonnes of presents, watching Christmas movies and taking the cats for a walk on their new leads.
You heard.
They loved it.
And with that, I hope you all have a lovely Christmas :)
Saturday, 24 December 2011
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
...in which there are no good excuses
Oh dear, almost two months since my last post.
I was just having a little moment. A "wow, I've finished all my Christmas shopping" moment, when it suddenly occurred to me that success in the Christmas preparation department meant I now had time to write a blog post.
I'm on my Christmas holidays at the moment, which have been blissful so far. They've involved watching Sex and the City (lots), eating biscuits (also lots), drinking tea (you get the idea), wrapping presents, snuggling with cats, watching Christmas movies (saving all the best ones for Christmas Eve) and generally getting organised. The last of my shopping was done today. Hoo-ray.
A combination of work and police training has left me exhausted for the past couple of months but I'm enjoying it... well, I'm enjoying one of them, probably not hard to guess which one is more fun.
I'd love to say that our place is decorated to the hilt, as per previous years. However this is our first Christmas with The Naughtiest Cats in the World living with us. Our Christmas tree is apparently a) a climbing frame and b) a chew toy. Any baubles that were placed on it disappeared within a couple of hours. I'm trying to be annoyed but right now both of the buggers are sleeping next to me and look like little angels... so it's tricky.
Before I go and get back to either watching cop shows, or playing Forza, here's a selfish indulgent list of all the things I want for Christmas;
1. Louis Vuitton prettiness
http://www.louisvuitton.co.uk/front/#/eng_GB/Collections/Women/Handbags/products/Speedy-25-MONOGRAM-M41528
2. Professor Layton (hoping for some snow days to go along with this for uninterrupted gaming)
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=-1;6;-1;-1;41&sku=372597&_tag.WT.ac=nintendo+ds+%2F+dsi-LHTMN-Top+10+Best+Sellers-372597
3. Gary Barlow
http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l70o7d0KLs1qd9210o1_400.jpg
4. A beast-like car that looks like it's going "grrrr" instead of looking like it is smiling
http://www.carsphoto.net/wp-content/uploads/pictures/alfa-romeo-159-photos-6913.jpg
So, even with the intention to blog again before Christmas, I think it's safer to wish y'all a Merry Christmas here and now. Hope it's full of health ad happiness and wonderful people and gorgeous food
xxxxxx
I was just having a little moment. A "wow, I've finished all my Christmas shopping" moment, when it suddenly occurred to me that success in the Christmas preparation department meant I now had time to write a blog post.
I'm on my Christmas holidays at the moment, which have been blissful so far. They've involved watching Sex and the City (lots), eating biscuits (also lots), drinking tea (you get the idea), wrapping presents, snuggling with cats, watching Christmas movies (saving all the best ones for Christmas Eve) and generally getting organised. The last of my shopping was done today. Hoo-ray.
A combination of work and police training has left me exhausted for the past couple of months but I'm enjoying it... well, I'm enjoying one of them, probably not hard to guess which one is more fun.
I'd love to say that our place is decorated to the hilt, as per previous years. However this is our first Christmas with The Naughtiest Cats in the World living with us. Our Christmas tree is apparently a) a climbing frame and b) a chew toy. Any baubles that were placed on it disappeared within a couple of hours. I'm trying to be annoyed but right now both of the buggers are sleeping next to me and look like little angels... so it's tricky.
Before I go and get back to either watching cop shows, or playing Forza, here's a selfish indulgent list of all the things I want for Christmas;
1. Louis Vuitton prettiness
http://www.louisvuitton.co.uk/front/#/eng_GB/Collections/Women/Handbags/products/Speedy-25-MONOGRAM-M41528
2. Professor Layton (hoping for some snow days to go along with this for uninterrupted gaming)
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=-1;6;-1;-1;41&sku=372597&_tag.WT.ac=nintendo+ds+%2F+dsi-LHTMN-Top+10+Best+Sellers-372597
3. Gary Barlow
http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l70o7d0KLs1qd9210o1_400.jpg
4. A beast-like car that looks like it's going "grrrr" instead of looking like it is smiling
http://www.carsphoto.net/wp-content/uploads/pictures/alfa-romeo-159-photos-6913.jpg
So, even with the intention to blog again before Christmas, I think it's safer to wish y'all a Merry Christmas here and now. Hope it's full of health ad happiness and wonderful people and gorgeous food
xxxxxx
Monday, 24 October 2011
... in which I plan plan plan
I'd love to pretend that my lack of updates has been down to my life being so full of exciting, lovely events that I haven't physically been able to find time to blog.
Sadly, it's mostly down to Megaflu. The build up to it took about a week, where I felt generally a bit rubbish and didn't have my usual massive appetite. Then came a day where I felt mostly fine, and went off to a fantastic, extravagant wedding with John and destroyed my feet with Evil Shoes. And the next day... Megaflu.
I took two days off work, drank tea, ate soup, cuddled cats and rested lots. It didn't help, so I went back to work, which didn't help me even more but lessened the guilt I was feeling at leaving my students unsupported.
On Saturday, Alice and I hung out whilst our other halves were having Man Weekend. We started off with a Thai massage, which was interesting as it was my first massage. It felt a bit rough at the time but my back and shoulders are loving it now. Coffee, lunch and brownies followed that, before an impromptu mini shopping trip.
And today is the first day of half term. Lovely!! I have lots to do but the little procrastinator inside me is telling me that none of it needs to be done today, so I'l be going with that advice for now, and dossing all day. Until I go to the gym with the girls. But that still falls under fun.
TTFN bbs, have a lovely day x
Sadly, it's mostly down to Megaflu. The build up to it took about a week, where I felt generally a bit rubbish and didn't have my usual massive appetite. Then came a day where I felt mostly fine, and went off to a fantastic, extravagant wedding with John and destroyed my feet with Evil Shoes. And the next day... Megaflu.
I took two days off work, drank tea, ate soup, cuddled cats and rested lots. It didn't help, so I went back to work, which didn't help me even more but lessened the guilt I was feeling at leaving my students unsupported.
On Saturday, Alice and I hung out whilst our other halves were having Man Weekend. We started off with a Thai massage, which was interesting as it was my first massage. It felt a bit rough at the time but my back and shoulders are loving it now. Coffee, lunch and brownies followed that, before an impromptu mini shopping trip.
And today is the first day of half term. Lovely!! I have lots to do but the little procrastinator inside me is telling me that none of it needs to be done today, so I'l be going with that advice for now, and dossing all day. Until I go to the gym with the girls. But that still falls under fun.
TTFN bbs, have a lovely day x
Sunday, 2 October 2011
...in which I still feel too pale
And so ends another hectic, busy week. Made slightly better by all the freakin' sunshine we've had!
I'm seriously loving this little heatwave. Obviously, all the classrooms at work are sweltering, and my summer clothes had been put away but the upsides to the weather totally make up for things like that. I've spent my journeys home from work with my windows down pretending I'm on my way to the beach :) shame I didn't actually catch any more of a tan this week.
Last night was a hilarious meal/bowling extravaganza with John, Gem, Matt, Laura and Joe. A gorgeous dinner (which included yummy ribs) was followed by bowling lunacy, high fives, near-flashing and falling on the floor. A great night.
I also baked my first ever carrot cake (wuhu!). I tried a Greek recipe, because I knew that my parentals would be involved in the Tasting and Judging of it. Yesterday afternoon I set out all my ingredients and began.... and then realised my scales were broken. Horror set in before I decided to haphazardly guess most of the quantities. As a result I ended up with a delicious looking albeit flat cake, which my dad merrily took the piss out of, before asking for a rather large slice... in summary, it looks weird but tastes pretty nice, so I'm considering that a success!
Hope you all had a nice weekend, I'm gonna give The X Factor and Sexy Gary Barlow my full attention now :D
I'm seriously loving this little heatwave. Obviously, all the classrooms at work are sweltering, and my summer clothes had been put away but the upsides to the weather totally make up for things like that. I've spent my journeys home from work with my windows down pretending I'm on my way to the beach :) shame I didn't actually catch any more of a tan this week.
Last night was a hilarious meal/bowling extravaganza with John, Gem, Matt, Laura and Joe. A gorgeous dinner (which included yummy ribs) was followed by bowling lunacy, high fives, near-flashing and falling on the floor. A great night.
I also baked my first ever carrot cake (wuhu!). I tried a Greek recipe, because I knew that my parentals would be involved in the Tasting and Judging of it. Yesterday afternoon I set out all my ingredients and began.... and then realised my scales were broken. Horror set in before I decided to haphazardly guess most of the quantities. As a result I ended up with a delicious looking albeit flat cake, which my dad merrily took the piss out of, before asking for a rather large slice... in summary, it looks weird but tastes pretty nice, so I'm considering that a success!
Hope you all had a nice weekend, I'm gonna give The X Factor and Sexy Gary Barlow my full attention now :D
Friday, 23 September 2011
... in which I realise stuff
Ohmygosh, hello weekend *snugs the weekend*
What a week.
I mean. Bloody hell, what a week!!
Highlights have been;
- yoga
- going to Chelsea vs Fulham
- dinner at John's parents
Even going to the football was mildly stressful seeing as how we didn't manage to score during the game, and then didn't manage to score during extra time and had to resort to penalties. Thankfully we won on penalties by the skin of our teeth. My voice is still scratchy from chanting :)
I did something really nice the other week. I offered an olive branch (in the form of "Happy Birthday") to someone I hadn't spoken to for years. We were best friends at one point, before she did the worst thing that you could do to a friend, to me. And it felt nice, to be nice.
I came to the realisation the other day that there's only one person I can think of who I actively dislike, and that's down to their treatment of a good friend of mine. Even the people who've treated me badly.... there's no dislike there any more. And now I can understand why some people actively decide to not hold grudges. It feels good to let stuff go.
On that note, happy weekend bbs! I'm off to start making sausage hotpot, which I'm very excited about eating :)
What a week.
I mean. Bloody hell, what a week!!
Highlights have been;
- yoga
- going to Chelsea vs Fulham
- dinner at John's parents
Even going to the football was mildly stressful seeing as how we didn't manage to score during the game, and then didn't manage to score during extra time and had to resort to penalties. Thankfully we won on penalties by the skin of our teeth. My voice is still scratchy from chanting :)
I did something really nice the other week. I offered an olive branch (in the form of "Happy Birthday") to someone I hadn't spoken to for years. We were best friends at one point, before she did the worst thing that you could do to a friend, to me. And it felt nice, to be nice.
I came to the realisation the other day that there's only one person I can think of who I actively dislike, and that's down to their treatment of a good friend of mine. Even the people who've treated me badly.... there's no dislike there any more. And now I can understand why some people actively decide to not hold grudges. It feels good to let stuff go.
On that note, happy weekend bbs! I'm off to start making sausage hotpot, which I'm very excited about eating :)
Saturday, 17 September 2011
... in which I am reem
Happy Weekend bbs!
And it is a happy weekend. My week was crazy busy, but in a good way. On Tuesday I yoga-ed and then ate pizza with Ann, where we swapped stories about making fools out of ourselves. It's always nice to know your friends are as silly as you are :)
On Wednesday it was zumba time avec Cat and Lisa. We zumba-ed and then.... went for dinner. Which is pretty much my routine whenever I exercise. And what?
The next evening was spent with John and my parentals, eating lush food and watching football. And worrying about my assessment looming on Friday.
So on Friday my mum kindly drove me to Hendon (despite the fact that I love driving and would have happily driven myself there... haha!) where I was fantastically early. But luckily soon I was joined by people, some of whom I'd met on my day 1 assessment. And then the day started with being measured for a uniform... I've never seen anything as surreal as my reflection wearing a stab vest and a police hat.
Then there was a medical examination, documentation checking, fingerprint taking (not with ink tho... boo) and a fitness test. Everyone in my group passed which was lovely :)
By the time I got home I was exhausted, so it was straight into the shower, and then into pyjamas and a sleeping bag, and onto the sofa where Sierra and Oscar kept me company until John arrived home. At one point I almost fell asleep and Sierra was curled up on me, but once he heard John's keys in the door he woke up pretty sharpish and kicked me quite brutally in the chest in his rush to meet John at the door.
Tonight brings a family meal, as a sort of "see ya later" for John's sisters who are off to uni in the next week or so.
Tomorrow Chelsea play United. My oldest friend, Manju is a massive Glory Hunter (I'm lucky she doesn't read this) and we're planning on watching it together. I hope we're still friends afterwards!
And it is a happy weekend. My week was crazy busy, but in a good way. On Tuesday I yoga-ed and then ate pizza with Ann, where we swapped stories about making fools out of ourselves. It's always nice to know your friends are as silly as you are :)
On Wednesday it was zumba time avec Cat and Lisa. We zumba-ed and then.... went for dinner. Which is pretty much my routine whenever I exercise. And what?
The next evening was spent with John and my parentals, eating lush food and watching football. And worrying about my assessment looming on Friday.
So on Friday my mum kindly drove me to Hendon (despite the fact that I love driving and would have happily driven myself there... haha!) where I was fantastically early. But luckily soon I was joined by people, some of whom I'd met on my day 1 assessment. And then the day started with being measured for a uniform... I've never seen anything as surreal as my reflection wearing a stab vest and a police hat.
Then there was a medical examination, documentation checking, fingerprint taking (not with ink tho... boo) and a fitness test. Everyone in my group passed which was lovely :)
By the time I got home I was exhausted, so it was straight into the shower, and then into pyjamas and a sleeping bag, and onto the sofa where Sierra and Oscar kept me company until John arrived home. At one point I almost fell asleep and Sierra was curled up on me, but once he heard John's keys in the door he woke up pretty sharpish and kicked me quite brutally in the chest in his rush to meet John at the door.
Tonight brings a family meal, as a sort of "see ya later" for John's sisters who are off to uni in the next week or so.
Tomorrow Chelsea play United. My oldest friend, Manju is a massive Glory Hunter (I'm lucky she doesn't read this) and we're planning on watching it together. I hope we're still friends afterwards!
Saturday, 10 September 2011
... in which I feel the burn
So to my complete shock (and delight) I woke up last Friday to discover that despite my horrific lurgy, I passed my interview, and I also have a date for Part II. Good times :)
The last days of the summer holidays weren't as packed and hectic as the weeks mentioned in my last post, and sadly, work soon followed. It's been lovely seeing everyone again (children included) but being short-staffed also means being over-worked and very tired, which hasn't been fun.
However there's been some fun inbetween the tiredness, zumba and dinner with Cat, Manju and Lisa, and a fun night in when Kerry and Paul came to visit us and came bearing pizza :)
NaNoWriMo is coming up... I really want to have another crack at it this year. It's damn procrastination that keeps getting in my way. I think coffee might be a helpful addition this year though.
Ttfn bbs xxxxx
The last days of the summer holidays weren't as packed and hectic as the weeks mentioned in my last post, and sadly, work soon followed. It's been lovely seeing everyone again (children included) but being short-staffed also means being over-worked and very tired, which hasn't been fun.
However there's been some fun inbetween the tiredness, zumba and dinner with Cat, Manju and Lisa, and a fun night in when Kerry and Paul came to visit us and came bearing pizza :)
NaNoWriMo is coming up... I really want to have another crack at it this year. It's damn procrastination that keeps getting in my way. I think coffee might be a helpful addition this year though.
Ttfn bbs xxxxx
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