Lemonlight

dusk

It's 10.30 at night and just about dark, although there's still a glow in the west. I love midsummer and the long, long days and the dusk is so beautiful - I'm trying to remember each and every one because the world will insist on rotating around the sun at a jaunty angle (or something like that - science was never a strong suit with me)...

And the winner is...

...Jen Jafarzadeh. Congrats Jen!

It's been wonderful receiving a stream of such lovely comments, thank you so much everybody, you're all fabulous! I'll definitely be doing more giveaways soon, so keep tuned...

Happy Easter!

I am writing this with a tummy full of chocolate and a very chilled out head. Actually I feel a bit sick from the chocolate to be honest but I have this thing which means I have NO WILLPOWER! Just look at those chewy, chocolately nests (made by hubby). Yum! Show me someone who doesn't enjoy the combined delights of butter, golden syrup, chocolate and cornflakes and I will show you a mean-hearted killjoy (or a diabetic). All this and eggs too - thank you Easter Bunny!

March

It's been a lovely weekend - everyone seemed to have a bounce in their step and appeared about 17% less grumpy than normal. I put this down to spring showing itself in a very obvious and much appreciated way...

Iridescent Clouds

I saw a smudge-like mini rainbow in the sky today - just a blob of intense colour among the clouds. I've no idea if it's a rare phenomenon or not but I know I've never seen it bfore...

Back to reality

The festivities are now well and truly over and now it's 'back to reality'. On Sunday night I thought about all the other millions of people who were also sorting out work clothes and paperwork and lunchboxes etc, ready for a freezing cold (and snowy) start to work. Anything to make it as quick and painless as possible - what we really need is a Wallace and Grommit style contraption and we could get it all done without even waking up!

Anyhoo - the first day back was a bit of a novelty, and whilst I greatly missed the comforting, hourly rations of turkish delight and brazil nuts, it's a relief to be eating normal healthy food again (although, like being back at work, I am sure the novelty will wear thin very soon).

Isn't it cold! I'm typing this wearing fingerless glove indoors, just like 'Old Man Steptoe' (but with marginally nicer teeth).

Procrastination

An early Christmas present for me courtesy of Shirley Library...

Appreciating the little things...

Not a very informative post, I know, I am putting off wrapping up a big pile of presents. I still need to buy more as well! Hmm, maybe I need to go and alphabetize my spice rack...

Leaving it to the last minute. Again.

Although I do have the excuse that I'm making the cards as well as writing and sending them...

Sweet

Happy Halloween! I'm hoping the neighbourhood kids don't take all the sweeties tonight so I can have something nice instead of as well as my dinner - especially as we brought lots of retro sweets that they'll never truly appreciate like I would; like Black Jacks, Fruit Salads and Drumsticks. Oh, and these which are my favorite (I've hidden a few. Shhhh).

Lensbaby 3G

At long last I've got hold of a Lensbaby 3G - I've wanted one for ages! I couldn't wait to start using it, even though it was pouring in rain out and there was no light at all. Imaptient. So here's my first rushed shot of the gladioli on my kitchen windowsill. Now the clocks have gone back and what with having to be at work all day (grr) natural daylight is going to be hard to get hold of. I wonder if they have any on ebay?