...not metaphorically or psychologically, as one could imagine in these depressing winter days, but quite literally 'on ice'. Tonight am escorting Mark's mum and sister to a showing of Swan Lake on Ice at a local theatre (a late birthday treat for Mark's Mum), while Mark whoops it up at his work Christmas party... spot the mistake?!
Actually, am secretly looking forward to tonight. Mark's family are good company, and Swan Lake is a lovely story. Jane and Jamie will account though for how this story can be misconstrued though (didn't we think that Bernard Matthews made an appearance in the Albert Hall rendition? ;-), so am printing off a synopsis for tonight, so we can check what is happening! heh...
Actually... have just spoken to Mark and it seems that it will be less of a whoop, and more of a whooping cough... he has picked up the cold I had last week, and is feeling pretty rotten. It seems that I may be having a wilder time than him after all! Actually, I hope he still makes it... he could do with relaxing and having a laugh after his week at work.
All else is good with me... looking forward to the weekend. Got NO PLANS, and Mark is off work - yay! Diet going well - have lost two pounds this week already, and am hoping for more by the weekend (returned to running this week, and have eaten sod all).
Had a text from Tesla this week to say that she gave birth to a little boy at the start of the week - a young 7lb chappie called Namar(?!). It is an Arabic name apparently, and I think it is a rather fetching one. Anyway, hopefully will catch up with her soon and she can talk me through the ordeal ;-).
Much love
Hayls
xxxxx
Thursday, November 30, 2006
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Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Hairdresser on Fire
Am utterly pooped today... last night drove to Norwich and back in one evening (about a 140 mile round trip), and although I ended up quite enjoying it, I am bloody tired today!
The house in Norwich looked fine; Lesley and Jason move out today, so the quest for new tenants is really starting in earnest. Was nice to catch up with them, and was bloody weird being offered a cup of tea and asking to use the loo in your own house! This landlady business is something that will take forever for me to get used to.
After I sorted out stuff at the house, I went over to Nikki's for a spot of dinner (a delicious chicken and bacon salad), and watched a bit of tv with them. Left their place at around ten, and got home about eleven thirty to find Mark fast asleep... I miss him when he is working! Talked to Tracy part of the way home, and am feeling sad for her. She needs a new man to concentrate on! Any suggestions?!
Today have had a terrible haircut at lunch (famous last words to Nikki on the phone before I went in: how badly can a hairdresser mess up short hair?!?!?!!?!!!!). I guess the only consolation is that she (junior stylist) only charged £12, whereas I have in fact had some slightly worse haircuts from Toni & Guy and been charged £60 for the pleasure. This poor girl was literally shaking like a leaf, and looked genuinely pleased that I didn't shout at her for 'razoring' off my fringe... why do I do it?!
Tonight I have netball, and hopefully Emma will be joining me. My exercise routine has gone out of the window since my return from holiday, and I really must get back on track. Am also restarting WeightWatchers with a vengeance. I WILL get on my little black dress this Christmas!!! This means a self-imposed ban on the biscuit drawer at work, which is no mean feat. They have Garibaldi biscuits, Hob Nobs and Jammy Dodgers on tap for chrissakes!! There are days when I can't stop myself cramming four or more biscuits into my mouth on every kitchen visit! :-|
Anyway... must get on with work. Lots to finish off this week.
Much love
Hayls xxx
PS. Saw this today and it cracked me up so much! http://www.southflorida.com/events/sfl-scaredsanta,0,2245506.photogallery?index=1
The house in Norwich looked fine; Lesley and Jason move out today, so the quest for new tenants is really starting in earnest. Was nice to catch up with them, and was bloody weird being offered a cup of tea and asking to use the loo in your own house! This landlady business is something that will take forever for me to get used to.
After I sorted out stuff at the house, I went over to Nikki's for a spot of dinner (a delicious chicken and bacon salad), and watched a bit of tv with them. Left their place at around ten, and got home about eleven thirty to find Mark fast asleep... I miss him when he is working! Talked to Tracy part of the way home, and am feeling sad for her. She needs a new man to concentrate on! Any suggestions?!
Today have had a terrible haircut at lunch (famous last words to Nikki on the phone before I went in: how badly can a hairdresser mess up short hair?!?!?!!?!!!!). I guess the only consolation is that she (junior stylist) only charged £12, whereas I have in fact had some slightly worse haircuts from Toni & Guy and been charged £60 for the pleasure. This poor girl was literally shaking like a leaf, and looked genuinely pleased that I didn't shout at her for 'razoring' off my fringe... why do I do it?!
Tonight I have netball, and hopefully Emma will be joining me. My exercise routine has gone out of the window since my return from holiday, and I really must get back on track. Am also restarting WeightWatchers with a vengeance. I WILL get on my little black dress this Christmas!!! This means a self-imposed ban on the biscuit drawer at work, which is no mean feat. They have Garibaldi biscuits, Hob Nobs and Jammy Dodgers on tap for chrissakes!! There are days when I can't stop myself cramming four or more biscuits into my mouth on every kitchen visit! :-|
Anyway... must get on with work. Lots to finish off this week.
Much love
Hayls xxx
PS. Saw this today and it cracked me up so much! http://www.southflorida.com/events/sfl-scaredsanta,0,2245506.photogallery?index=1
Monday, November 27, 2006
We Are Family!
Tracy had some gorgeous pictures of herself and the boys taken last week in Helen Nicholson's photographic studio in Beccles.
The results are gorgeous. Lovely natural pictures of the three of them. The poor photographer certainly had her hands full, as Henry wouldn't stand still for one second! Click here for the full set!
My Eyes Have Seen The Glory
Had a truly lovely weekend. Was spoilt to within an inch of my life by Mark, and was reluctant to see the weekend end.
Friday night, we went for a few drinks and Mark took me to Sala Thong for a gorgeous Thai meal; mixed veggie starters, and steamed sea bass with lemon and chilli. Delicious!
Saturday we did a spot of shopping in Tesco, and then later in town. Was nice and Christmassy, if not a little rainy. I accompanied Mark to get his haircut, and was treated to the sight of an IT-geek kinda guy who was very nervously getting his pony tail chopped off in anticipation of starting a new job in 'the big smoke' (he had not had his haircut for 15 years, and seemed to be visibly quaking at the thought!). In the evening Mark cooked an utterly delicious meal (Mussels, steamed in cider with onions and chilli, and then a red snapper type fish in a tamarind glaze?!). Am thinking... why doesn't he cook more often?!?! We sat up until far too late watching "The People Vs Harry Flint", which was very good - great to see Courtney Love doing her thang!
Sunday we had Mark's pares over for lunch (I did toad in the hole and mash, followed by Irish lemon pudding), and in the afternoon we all settled in front of the fire to watch Finding Nemo... sniff!! I forgot how bloody sad that film is!!!
In the evening, we went for a few pints at the local (very cosy, as have log fire at the moment), watched a bit of Blue Planet on tv, and then to bed... sigh! Why can't ALL weekends be like that?!
Tonight I have to schlep over to Norwich to say goodbye to my tenants, and might pop in for a coffee with Nikki and Carlos. Not looking forward to driving 140 miles in one evening! Booo....
Much love,
Hayls
xxx
Friday night, we went for a few drinks and Mark took me to Sala Thong for a gorgeous Thai meal; mixed veggie starters, and steamed sea bass with lemon and chilli. Delicious!
Saturday we did a spot of shopping in Tesco, and then later in town. Was nice and Christmassy, if not a little rainy. I accompanied Mark to get his haircut, and was treated to the sight of an IT-geek kinda guy who was very nervously getting his pony tail chopped off in anticipation of starting a new job in 'the big smoke' (he had not had his haircut for 15 years, and seemed to be visibly quaking at the thought!). In the evening Mark cooked an utterly delicious meal (Mussels, steamed in cider with onions and chilli, and then a red snapper type fish in a tamarind glaze?!). Am thinking... why doesn't he cook more often?!?! We sat up until far too late watching "The People Vs Harry Flint", which was very good - great to see Courtney Love doing her thang!
Sunday we had Mark's pares over for lunch (I did toad in the hole and mash, followed by Irish lemon pudding), and in the afternoon we all settled in front of the fire to watch Finding Nemo... sniff!! I forgot how bloody sad that film is!!!
In the evening, we went for a few pints at the local (very cosy, as have log fire at the moment), watched a bit of Blue Planet on tv, and then to bed... sigh! Why can't ALL weekends be like that?!
Tonight I have to schlep over to Norwich to say goodbye to my tenants, and might pop in for a coffee with Nikki and Carlos. Not looking forward to driving 140 miles in one evening! Booo....
Much love,
Hayls
xxx
Thursday, November 23, 2006
London Calling
Yesterday, made my weekly trek to London for work... this, I have to say, is a much more enjoyable experience for me at Christmas time. It always seems to bring out the best in London, I think... Anyway, John took me out for a lovely lunch at Osteria Appenino in Devonshire Row. Gorgeous homecooked italian food - the Lasagne is to die for!
Am coming down with a stinker of a cold, and last night was feeling pretty rough by the time I got home. Mark got home from work, and went for a run to get rid of a bit of cabin fever. I cooked salmon, and then stayed up after Mark went to bed to knit some of my scarf! heh... my life is just so rock and roll these days... ;-)
Tonight, Mark has Noel coming over, and I am going to have dinner and shoot the breeze with my cousin Robert. Emma is away with work, but we are looking forward to dining on the finest chicken kebabs tonight, and a nice pint of Brewer's Gold in the local cosy pub. We know how to live! ;-)
Hayls
xx
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Bond Girl
Not convertible bonds... but gorgeous porgeous blonde bonds. Wuff...
Loved the new Bond film. Loved the new sexy, tough fighting but soft hearted bond...
Loved the new Bond film. Loved the new sexy, tough fighting but soft hearted bond...
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