Writing this with a heavy heart, but have decided to put this blog on hold for the time being. My energies and enthusiasms are more engaged at present with my new cycling, bipolar and sportswear blog: Www.rapidcyclistwordpresscom.wordpress.com Can’t write two blogs everyday and it is making me stressed trying to keep up with both of […]
Ridiculously tired after a full day of spin, shopping, walk, writing the other blog and bath. Mind has gone blank. This evening, still need to: 1. Make gin cocktail for Ginuary: www.ginuary.com, http://www.ginuary.org. Have some freshly-squeezed apple juice so will use that. 2. Reapply dressings which have come off scars. Tried to photograph them […]
Happy Boxing Day! That’s my outfit yesterday. Today wore these for Two Hour Boxing Day Spin: 1. Look at the attached photo: Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a literary twist. 2. A present from my cousin yesterday. Cocktails include: Romeo and Julep Huckleberry Sin Rye and Prejudice Love in the Time of […]
“Why am I not allowed to sleep?” MadFatRunner texts at 2.37am. See the message when wake up and switch on phone at 4.07. “Nor me. Just woke up,” I message back. Am anxious about the operation which is Tomorrow now. Argh. No answering message from her, so let’s hope she’s sleeping now. Am writing this […]
“As I sat in my place, listening to the speeches, a very strong sense of calm came over me, after the intense passions and excitements of the last few days. I felt a serenity of mind and was conscious of a kind of uplifted detachment from human and personal affairs. The glory of Old England, […]
“I’m not going to write a blog about this match if there isn’t anything to say,” I say to the parentals. Thirteen minutes into the first semi-final and Novak is leading Rafa 3 – 0. “What do you mean?” Dad says, looking up from his Financial Times. “Well if Novak just wins 6 – […]
“I’ve found some ‘Winston Churchill’ daffodil bulbs for you,” Mum says, kneeling on the decking in my garden. “Thank you, Mum,” I say. Who would have thought that Adulthood would consist of counting-down-the-days-till-can-see-my-parentals each week, I think. After Mum has planted my bulbs, she tidies my bookshelves. “Mum, please can you help me change […]
“What are you doing?” I ask Mum from underneath my furry blanket. “Just moving some photographs around,” Mum says. “Why don’t you sit here with me and do the crossword?” I say. “You’re always saying that you want to see me, and now I’m here you…” “Finished the crossword,” Mum says. “Anyway, you’re writing the […]
Ouch. My ears are sore and weeping. Removing the beautiful gold and sapphire earrings that Seb gave me, I put them away in their velvet-lined box. Cleaning my sleepers with the special solution, I push them back into my ears. Ah, that’s better. The silver backs that Seb chose for the earrings are quite […]
“Morning x,” Seb’s text comes through at 11.00am this morning. “Don’t have much reception, or any plug sockets at cottage – so sorry for little contact. Lovely day here. Having a very nice time. How’s your weekend going?xxx” “Ah happy Sunday!” I say. “Have just been for walk. Lovely day here too. Glad you’re having […]
Scars, Tears and Training Bras 