Well I am pleased to say that things got better and better this week, I've managed to do loads and feel vaguely normal once again....
The exhibition and lunch at Walford Mill last Saturday was very enjoyable (and I spent far too much in the shop!). Sunday was lovely, although I was tired from going out on Saturday however I managed to enjoy an afternoon with Sandra and 2 of my godchildren (added bonus ~ also got to watch the grand prix!). I am VERY impressed that Sandra has embarked upon a jogging regime with Aimee - keep it up!!! Like I say had a lovely time and just about enough energy to carry on my painting project with Katie once home.
Tired Monday but made myself go into work - with the intention of working, but due to a crazy Monday in the IT department, it wasn't possible to do what I had planned, but somehow managed to spend the entire 4 hours just talking and catching up with everyone - it was fantastic to hear everyone's news and to reconnect with the staff room!!!
Tuesday was crazily busy - spent the morning in Haskins & had lunch with Shelley (followed by a comedy high speed pursuit to her parents' in Ashley heath as my phone was still in her bag ~ i realised as she disappeared in the car around the corner). Back just in time for tea and cake with Jayne (how did she know that carrot cake is my favourite?!); then a quick catch up with Ei (thanks for the roses) followed by a lovely evening out with Chris and Diane. What a great day!
Wednesday was a relatively quiet day (needed the rest) which also included a visit from my lovely friend Heidi.
Thursday's plans were thwarted by a dreaded cold - not mine, but little baby Isla and her mum - Lauren we will get to see one another soon I'm sure, but it was SO great to talk to someone who knows what this is like and isn't afraid to say it/ doesn't try to make it ok/ but says it as it (often) is - begins in c and ends in p (4 letters)! However, as a result of not being able to catch up I took myself off shopping to Poole - dangerous.... 4 hours later and 2 hours in Primark (sorry I know it isn't very ethical) and I had a whole new wardrobe!!!
Consequently I was exhausted on Friday - enforced rest was imposed (self) if i was to have enough energy to enjoy London at the weekend... which I certainly did!!!
I must say a huge thank you to Catherine for a wonderful weekend and a special thanks to Phillip and Sheila for welcoming us into their beautiful home (on the South Bank!) for the weekend - bliss!
I had the best time - a walk up the South Bank to Borough Market for shopping and lunch on Saturday morning...
...followed by an afternoon in Covent Garden (bliss!)...
... and after a snooze, dinner at the Skylon restaurant (thanks Phillip for bagging us a window seat!)
Sunday morning: had breakfast next to St Pauls and a final walk over the Millenium Bridge and along the South Bank before returning home (VERY sad to leave ~ I had forgotten just how much I missed the vibrance of the city!).
Today (Monday) - sleep, sleep and more sleep. I am in denial about my hospital visits this week!
As ever, I will keep you posted - lots of love xxx
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