Happy 2009! January 4, 2009

So, I’m in a slightly better mood. Looking forward to getting back to the routine of work (though I’d prefer it without the work bit).

Prince Charming’s friend’s mum died last night. So unbelievably sad but I’m glad she’s at peace now and that the family aren’t in limbo anymore. If you can spare some kind thoughts, please take a moment for her family.

I know that New Years resolutions don’t tend to work out well, and I’m not sure there’s ever been one that I’ve stuck to. But…I’m hoping that by writing them here you guys might help me to stick to them. They’re pretty standard:

1. Lose weight. I desperately need to lose weight. I’m hoping to be back down to a size 8/10 by the summer. Only a stone or so to lose. It’s achievable, it just means that I may have to cut down on the snacking, takeaways and wine for a while. Plus if I lose weight I can fit back in to my old clothes which will save me from buying any more which will help me to:
2. Save money. I want to be able to move in with Prince Charming at some point. I also want to own a house by the time I’m 30. Apparently you need money for that. Who knew?!
3. Learn to drive. Yes I’m in my mid-twenties. And no, I’ve still not got my license. I will do by the end of the year though!
4. Spend more time doing stuff. Let me explain. I’m pretty lazy. I have to admit, I spend most Sundays doing nothing. I read blogs, sometimes write my own, surf the internet and watch films. To me that’s heaven but I do realise most people would be bored stiff. I’ve got to shake myself out of it so from now on, I’ll only allow myself to do it if I’ve already been for a run or done some sort of exercise.

Please, please, please hold me to them. I’ll keep you updated on progress. What are yours?

New Years eve was good for me, had friends over, sang sing star, drank champagne all night. My perfect NYE. I was at one point heard to say “I wish I could have champagne on an IV drip.” Pretty much sums it up! How was yours?

Il Neige! November 23, 2008

It’s snoooooowing!

 

It’s actually snowing quite a lot. Wasn’t too happy about this when Prince Charming dropped me home at 7.30 this morning on the way to work but now that I’m happily tucked up in the warm, I’m very excited that it’s snowing outside!

What I’d really love is if the snow messed up the trains tomorrow morning (and it seems that they use any excuse – rain?!) and I could work from home in my pyjamas!

Continuing on the winter theme. Prince Charming and I went to the Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park yesterday. It was a lot of fun, mulled wine, German market and lots of Christmas songs. I would highly recommend it, though it only takes an hour at the most to wander round.

It’s all just too exciting, 32 days until Christmas!

Must start thinking about Christmas presents. For others that is, I already know what I’m asking for – jewellery:

I want that one

And that one

Is it too early?! November 16, 2008

So, I love love love Christmas. What I love most about it is the lead up to it, December is easily one of my best months. Nothing can beat walking down the road with Christmas decorations everywhere and hearing Christmas songs coming out of the shops.

I’m desperate to decorate the house, clearly I’m not mad enough to do it yet, I will wait until December. I’ll just wait impatiently.

The girls and I have agreed to get a fake tree this year. Normally only real trees will do but last year our real one made such a mess we’re sticking with a fakey. Saw this the other day…and I really can’t make my mind up about it. Is it so cool it’s right or is it just so wrong?

What Chrismas looks like in Oz??

Any thoughts?

meh November 9, 2008

I haven’t had enough time this week to even see Prince Charming and my friends, let along blog. Such a manic week at work. I was working on the launch of a book, trying to keep one of my normal clients chugging along and on top of that I was pulled on to another client to help with a sell in to journalists and then recruit case studies for another part of the campaign. Basically, I spent the whole week on the phone and am totally exhausted.

I turned down the job that I was headhunted for a couple of weeks ago. It didn’t feel right for me, I didn’t think it was the right direction for my career. I decided after the first interview that it wasn’t for me but was convinced to go back for a second interview by my current boss (long story) but still didn’t like it. I’ve not regretted the decision since. Regretting the money slightly but I’m going to have a word with work and ask for a pay rise…we’ll see how well that goes down.

I really do need more money though because I’ve spent a fortune on clothes recently (all very necessary for my winter wardrobe), plus I’ve got a skiing holiday to pay for this month and ski gear to buy for January. Not even thinking about what I’ve got to spend for Christmas! Eek.

Planning a really lazy  day today. Prince Charming is at work (as usual on a Sunday – makes me sad) and wants to go to see Quantum of Solace later, not sure whether I really want to though, then I’ll miss the Strictly Come Dancing results (also makes me sad).

Ben & Jerry’s October 12, 2008

I love Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, in particular Cherry Garcia frozen yoghurt, but I’m not fussy. I’ve just seen Steven Fry visit the B&J factory in the US and I’m very very jealous. He made his own flavour. His own unique flavour!

Now I’m craving ice cream but Prince Charming won’t go to the kitchen to get me any. He’s stroking the dog instead. Surely he should be paying me, his full-of-cold girlfriend, attention instead?!

Not looking forward to work this week. Hate working when I’m ill. And it’s going to be a busy one. Plus I got head hunted for a really good job last week, think I’m going to go for it. But that means being underhanded about going for an interview. I hate lying to people. What if I get found out? Any tips for getting away with it?!

People who’ve got on the wrong side of me today October 11, 2008

• Whoever passed on these lovely germs. Thanks. If you’re ill, stay at home, don’t breathe cold germs on me
• Prince Charming’s mate who still hasn’t paid me the deposit for our ski holiday. Stingey sod. Give me the money and if you can’t, at least be embarrassed about it
• Evil credit card company. Don’t call me and demand money when I’ve called you three times to tell you my credit card details were stolen, otherwise there wouldn’t be any money to pay off. Take a  note of it when I call you and do something about it
• Samantha the dirty housemate. Don’t use the last of the toilet roll and not replace it. It’s not hard to have a nice house to live in but you have to contribute too
• Apple worker who can’t do their job well enough. I like it when my album covers display, that’s why I bought an iPod touch. I didn’t spend a fortune on it so that I could spend my day figuring out how to fix your bug
• Little girl outside the corner shop. Brat. Don’t throw your rubbish on the floor. And have the respect to pick it up when I make a comment about it.

Don’t mess with me or you’ll be on my list too.

This blogging is cathartic isn’t it?! Right, I’m off to spend the evening being pampered by Prince Charming.

Ladybirds October 11, 2008

Sitting at home on the sofa all day today. I’d planned to anyway, but have come down with a stinking cold and tonsillitis again (3rd time in 6 months) so I’m currently feeling sorry for myself, curled up on the sofa watching Miami Ink.

One of my housemate, Carrie, was in the kitchen when she called me in to see the hundreds of ladybirds that had decided to move in through our back door. There were a few dozen black ones – what’s that about?! Anyway, we managed to shut most of them out and killed the rest of them. Not good for my karma I know but they were freaking me out.

Went out last night for Carrie’s birthday. Me and The Girls (Carrie, Samantha and Miranda*) went for dinner then on for drinks where we’d got everyone else to meet us as a suprise. Apparently we’re all pretty bad liars though because she guessed before we got there. Was a really fun night.

Not sure about Samantha’s new boyfriend though, firstly he’s ginger, secondly he’s a techy geek and thirdly he’s just annoying (he blocked our internet during the week just for a laugh. Not funny). Plus he seems to be making her even more untidy than usual. I finally gave in today and cleaned up the plates, glasses and melted ice cream that had been left to dry out on our coffee table which she’d left there since Wednesday night. Minging.

I just don’t get how people can make a mess like that and leave it there for others to clean up. Hurumph

*Carrie = trendy, cool job, been with her boyfriend for 5 years and always has gorgeous shoes. Went to school with her, lived with her at uni and have now been living with her for 2 years back in suburbia.
Samantha = single until very recently, not as promiscuous as the name suggests but no nun. Can be loud when drunk or showing off but grumpy as hell when in a mood. Was Ex-Boyfriend’s best friend, have been living with her for 2 years also
Miranda = trainee lawyer, settled down with boyfriend from school not really fashionable but heart of gold

Yes that does make me Charlotte in character, Tink by name though.