Aaaaaand I'm back in the room

Hi you guys!


Huge apologies for my absolute blogging fail over the festive period. Although I'm sure you didn't even notice, no one should be spending time reading blogs when there is champagne to be drunk and mince pies to be munched.


If I were to tell you everything I got up to over the festive period this blog would be ridonculous. So, instead, here is a quick run down of my Christmas. It involved: Carols, champagne, bucks fizz, copious amounts of presents, Christmas dinner, cocktails, leftover Christmas dinner, gym, running, gym (this is the point that I got the guilt!), shopping, New Year's dinner with friends, wine, wine, wine, vom, vom, vom *ashamed face*.


It was lovely in the main. Apart from that last bit. I hated myself for being such a hung over cliché on New Year's Day, so I discounted it and 2nd Jan became my 1st Jan! I was mega constructive. There was an awesome 10 mile run through Northamptonshire's countryside with the trainer, a trip into town to stock up on essentials (clothes), deconstruction of the Christmas tree, hoovering, cooking and a bit of cleaning. I feel I redeemed myself as a human being after my complete fail at being alive the previous day.


Today's plans include seeing the mother and father-ship as I fear they are feeling abandoned having had a full nest over Christmas, taking the policeman to town so he can meet some friends for drinks (he had to work Christmas Day and New Year's Eve so I think he would like to make up for it!), running off the heavy legs I have gained after yesterday's run, toning class at the gymmage and then bathing and pampering before the return to work in the 'morrow - which I am actually quite looking forward to. I loved the new job when I started just before Christmas but it was a strange week to start with people being off and the snow interfering etc. So I'm excited to see how it will be now the festivities are over and everything is back to normal. 

Auld Lang *sigh*

Is it just me or does New Year seem a tad... well... overrated?


I might just be saying this because at the moment my New Year plans are non-existent (the policeman is working and apparently my friends have family and stuff. I know. Selfish.), but now I'm a big girl I stay up past midnight quite a lot. Actually that is an out and out lie. I'm normally in bed by 10pm, but that's not the point, if I wanted to, I could!


I guess for people who have had a bad year it is a good way to see the back of it, and for those who have a had a good year it's a way to celebrate, but what about the rest of us? Is it just an excuse to try to out do each other on party plans?

Don't get me wrong, I feel the New Year pressure like everyone else. All I'm saying is I don't really want to throw huge amounts of cash at a night out which I probably won't be able to remember the next morning and will result in me feeling like this:

Image from Colorado Wine Company

All I really want to do is go to bed at a decent hour and wake up on 1st January fresh and perky.  Maybe this will be the year I finally do that ... maybe. It won't be of course, because the thought of telling people I have no plans for New Year fills me with dread and embarrassment despite everything I've said. *sigh*

So now to give in to the pressure of finding something fun to do, that I can actually afford, to see in 2011. Ideas (and offers) welcome...

In other news... first day at the new job went well (despite the snow ruining my outfit plans). I'm afriad I have mush for brains at the moment so I will blog about it later in the week when I am more coherant and a bit more settled!

All I want for Christmas is... well, all these bits please...

Each year, as requested by the mother ship (in October this year might I add. October I ask you?!), I put together a Christmas list by way of preventing receipt of those random presents that make me realise that, actually, my family doesn't know me at all. One year I received a cactus. An actual cactus. I have no words.

So here are a few bits that have made it on to my most wanted list this year:

Silkskin pillow case

So, it's time to face facts, I'm getting on a bit. I mean, I'm nearly 25. I jest. But in all seriousness, my motto when it comes to anti-aging is 'stop that shizzle before it happens' or, put more succinctly 'prevention is better than cure'. Silk pillow cases have great PR. The claim is that they will prevent lines, wrinkles and assist in reducing hair damage and loss. Yes please! We've all woken up with pillow creases on our faces and frizzy hair, right?  Well Silkskin pillow cases mean you wake up with perfect skin and hair that doesn't need brushing (I might be over selling it there but something like that!).

Alexander McQueen Brass and glass-pearl skull ring

This needs no explanation. Gorgeous and I neeeeeeeeeed it.

Nike Plus Sportband

This fandangled gadget records distance, pace, time and calories burned while you run. It connects to your computer where you can track your runs and set goals at nikeplus.com. It also saves a week’s worth of workouts - which is good because downloading the deets after each run just isn't going to happen is it? There are showers to be had and food to be consumed.  

 RapidLash Enhancing Serum

I want long fluttery lashes please! Apparently this does that. Gimmie it.

So, those things please. Oh and peace and goodwill to all men (and women). Fanx Santa!