📸 The combination of sunshine, clouds and the London skyline is really working this evening…
London Life
📸 Enjoying the view over London this evening…
Awake since 5am.
No, not jet lag. At least, not mine.
Husband arrived back from Japan yesterday afternoon and has been wide awake since 3am. Whereas I would read or mindlessly scroll, he’s been up doing laundry and housework.
I’m exhausted just listening to it.
📸 Declaring “Sofa Saturday” and relaxing with some podcasts, YouTube and reading.
📸 I got to spend an hour with this good boy yesterday…
He’s called Theo and he’s the bestest of best boys. Full of affection (and muscle).
📸 This sky looks like my brain feels…
Stay awake!
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Landed at Heathrow after a wonderful flight from KL. I slept most of the way, except when I was eating delicious food and chatting with the cabin crew. Though I do wonder why so many of my fellow passengers think it’s okay to be so rude and dismissive to the crew. Blows my mind. And now… a 25mins wait for a train into London. Because god forbid there would be public transport available from when the first flights arrive in the morning.Made it downstairs to our gym after work today.
Seems there’s a new neighbour in our building. One who likes to make loud phone calls on speakerphone while walking on a treadmill. He was like something from a cheap reality show.
And I hope our paths never cross again.
Yesterday evening’s sky over London was something else.
Thursday like a boss!
Thursday, February 8, 2024
I’ve had quite a fun and productive day! I started my morning by editing a podcast episode and then edited the video version of the same. I’m now using Descript for the podcast and I’m loving it. It’s the perfect, pragmatic solution for a non-techie like me. Although I noticed quite a few glitches in the video, courtesy of my Elgato webcam, but after lots of back and forth, I decided to publish it anyway and let the audience be the judge of how annoying it is.Went out for a coffee with this gorgeous girl earlier.
My friend is ‘baby-sitting’ her and her sister for his neighbour. To say they were people magnets is an understatement. Everyone wants to pet a Labrador.
I’m loving the view this evening.
The sky is beautiful! And while I’d love to just sit here and soak it in, I have an appointment with the gym downstairs.
Went for a lovely walk at lunchtime.
When I noticed the blue skies, I downed tools and headed outside. At this time of year, I’ll take sunshine whenever I can find it.
Check out that moon over London first thing this morning!
Loving the sunset views over London this evening.
Sunset vibes
After a pretty long and busy day at work today, I took some time to sit down when I got home, and watch the sun go down. It was worth every moment of my time.
An absolutely beautiful morning in London
And as soon as I’ve finished this coffee, I’m heading out for a run. It might not be very long, or very fast, but it’ll be a run and it’ll be better than spending the morning on the sofa wishing I’d some something energetic.
Interesting London skies (and wind!!!) thanks to Storm Henk.
My Top Nine for 2023.
Just the best memories of family, friends and travel. Here’s to more adventures in 2024. Wishing you all a very happy and healthy New Year and all the very best for 2024.
This year’s Christmas centrepiece, created by my other half.
Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating!
Waking up to find that Ocado aren’t actually going to deliver the turkey we ordered is not the best start to Christmas Eve.
So, instead of leisurely relaxing with a mimosa and a mince pie, I have to walk to M&S and fight off all the other panicked shoppers to get a turkey. And thyme for the stuffing. And vegan mince pies. And an orange.
It’s a long story.
Seems like no matter how much I prepare for Christmas, there’s always something… Anyway, I’m sure the rest of the holiday will go according to plan. And if it doesn’t, there’s always champagne.
Cheers!
Thanks for nothing, brain
Friday, December 22, 2023
Despite being on holiday today, my brain woke me up bright and early at 0645 this morning. There’s just no need for that. Old habits die hard, I guess. I stayed in bed with a coffee and did some Japanese practice on Duolingo, caught up on the news on Threads and watched some YouTube videos about NotePlan, my newest favourite app. Since showering and getting dressed, I’ve actually been 100% relaxing!Wednesday, December 20, 2023 →
A beautiful sunny morning here in London.
I’ve spent the day so far in the ‘recovery position’, owing to last night’s festivities.
On the sofa, under a blanket, watching The Simpsons and snoozing. My 47 year old body just can’t handle it anymore. Time to avoid prosecco for a while…
On a much more positive note, everyone seems to have enjoyed themselves and we have some delicious leftovers for dinner this evening. As predicted, I failed to take any photos, but I do have some lovely memories of the evening.
The prosecco didn’t erase them all…
The council of the gays
Saturday, December 9, 2023
We have convened the Council of the Gays™️! Our pre-Christmas open house starts at 4pm and will go on until the last person leaves (or falls asleep). I’ve been awake since before 6am due to the wind and rain battering our apartment building. So it’s going to be a toss-up as to whether I’ll make it to midnight. I also have a ton of tasks that overspilled from yesterday due to intensely annoying work events.It’s that time of year again.
Our front door is firmly in the Christmas spirit! If I had my way, I’d leave this up all year. It adds some much-needed colour to the otherwise boring and identical front doors in our building.
Today’s plan:
A ton of life admin and Christmas planning. We need to visit a furniture store to pick out a new armchair for the apartment, agree our Christmas dinner menu, sort out Christmas cards and. place some online grocery orders.
The Christmas tree is up!
This year’s is small, yet perfectly formed. I just hope it survives next weekend’s party!
Taking a break from my sick bed to make a cup of tea and take in London’s gorgeous blue skies. I’d give anything to be walking by the Thames this morning!
