Roll on tomorrow..

Tomorrow I am going to visit my beautiful friend Holly and I cannot wait. She is like a sister to me and we have some very funny memories together. Im getting the train to Barnstable, Devon and we are going to spend the weekend walking on the beach, chatting and relaxing in the garden. Lets just hope the weather is good!

I have a little gift for Holly and I cant wait for see it!

Mmmmm

Last night Andrew and I joined friends Natalie, Barry, Gemma and Spencer for a delicious three course meal. We each did a course. Natalie made a rather tasty vege sausage casserole main course, Gemma made a oh-my-goodness tasty chocolate cake and I made a Sweet potato and orange soup from a New Covent Garden recipe..It was a success and although I forgot the bread, everyone enjoyed it!

Thank you to Natalie and Barry for hosting a lovely evening!

1 year anniversary..

On this day last year Andrew and I moved into our wonderful little flat, in a lovely area of the beautiful Bath. My how time flies! We are slowly transforming the creamy space into a bright, colourful and interesting home and I'm enjoying the challenge of doing it with little money but a love for second hand/ vintage/ hand-me-down/ charity shop finds!

Today Andrew and I joined friends, Gemma and Spencer, to watch those crazy nut jobs running the Bath Half. It was a flippin mission to get to them mind! We had to walk along the river until we found the area that us non-runners could actually cross the road without the risk of being crushed by sweaty people in lycra. We were basically moved about like cattle through fenced off areas..Thankfully the sun has got his hat on today so hanging about outside was fine with me! Whilst those sweaty folk ran, walked, hobbled past us we drank shandy, ate yummy burgers and cheered them on.

Home

The view from our flat.

Well done to all those people that took part in the Bath Half Marathon..especially to those people who did it for charity and those who dressed up like tits!..literally.

Happy pancake day everyone!

Its pancake day yes, its pancake day yes, its p-p-p-p-p-p-p-p-pancake day!!
(A song from 'Maid Marion and her merry men' a kids show we used to LOVE!-We sing it/ text it/message it to each other every year) I made 13 pancakes and Andrew and I enjoyed them with cheese, lemon & sugar and icing sugar. Sooo scrummy!

Today I had some snuggles and chats with Josephine at my Nanny's house and received a beautiful painting by Benjamin Rhys-Thomas. (I shall take and post photos of the painting soon)

Gemmie and Spence

Ps. A very large CONGRATULATIONS to my lovely friend Gemma and her boyfriend Spencer who have just announced that they are expecting a wee one! Very exciting!! xxxx

Haze and Zenny bowling

Cream tea!!

Weeny crab!

Andrew found some new hair in the charity shop.

Andrew and I had such a wonderful time in Cornwall with Hazel, Jonni, Rosenwyn and Edyn. We went bowling, wondered through Falmouth, enjoyed some tasty deli delights, went to Trago Mills, found crabs on the beach, saw lots of seals and pups, had cream teas and pasties and played with Sylvanian Families.

Edyn is utterly gorgeous. He looks just like his mummy and has the cutest little smile. Rosenwyn adores him and loves giving him kisses.

We also went for lunch at my Grannie Annie and Grandpa's house in St. Just. My Grandpa made a delicious risotto and we went to the antique shops in the village.

I wish so much that Hazel and her little family lived closer. We miss them all so much.

This evening I have kootched up with Josephine. I held her on my lap and admired her cute little dimples and facial expressions and she slept on my chest and I inhaled that unique baby smell and nearly fell asleep. Awww I love her so!

The next 5 days will be spent with Hazel and Jonni, cuddling bubba Edyn and playing with Rosenwyn. Bowling and a picnic with seals are on the cards.

Have a wonderful week and I shall return on Thursday with many-a-photo of beautious people and places.

PS. A very happy birthday to my brothers partner Chloe who's special day was yesterday!

PPS. Hells Bells it is COLD out there today!

My bro Charlie and the birthday girl Chloe

So far today..

I have been thinking about

- How excited I am about going to Cornwall on Saturday. (I bought Edyn his gift. An elephant with a bell in its belly!)

- When to watch 'Bridesmaids'. Andrew bought it for me because I love it! Funniest film..oh how I laughed! (Congratulations to Melissa McCarthy on her Oscar nomination)

- How glad I am to have had 2 days off in a row as I am ever so full of snot!

-The first piece of art work I have ever bought. Its a beautiful self portrait of a very talented chap that was at my uni. Benjamin Rees-Thomas was the best painter at UWIC and I am so excited to be getting one of his pieces. Such an inspirational artist who's use of colour is breathtaking.

JUST LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW TO SEE SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my gawwd!...and now its stopped..oh..well that was short lived. ...Its back!! aw, lovely.

Anyhoo..

I watched 'Melancholia' last night, starring Kirsten Dunst. It is a beautifully shot film with some really interesting story lines. It's very powerful and the ending left me feeling a bit...woah!..its good! 

End of random post.

Edyn's elephant

'Melancholia'

Self portrait by Benjamin Rees-Thomas

Last night Andrew and I introduced our friends Benny and Jo to the amazingness that is Schwartz Bros.! The finest burger in town..even for veges, like myself. We had blue cheese, bacon, chickless vege burgers and fries coming out of our ears! It was a success, Benny and Jo are fans. Hooray!!

Today we all ventured to the Vintage and Antiques Fair in town. A lovely way to spend a Sunday morning. There was a Homes & Antiques stand there today (mine and Nell's favorite magazine). I met the editor, Angela Linforth, and subscribed to the magazine in a matter of minutes. I received 30% off, which is never bad, and a free book, 'Costume Jewellery' by Judith Miller. I love love LOVE jewellery!! I didn't actually buy anything at the market, every thing I liked was a bit too pricey. Never mind, next time I might find a little treasure I can afford.

Today I have also...
     - Enjoyed a New Covent Garden Souper Green soup with a cheesey baguette.
     - Drank delicious cherry cola from my pink Cath Kidston glass.
     - Sniffed and coughed lots.
     - Missed out on playing with Tyler & Coby and cuddling Josephine because of this stinking cold.

Hot chocolate, movies and snuggles to come!

Two trips booked!! Hooray! hoorah!

Jonni, Hazel, Rosenwyn and Edyn Bump

Edyn Nia Rowan

Zenny Fish Fingers

Zenny's new dress

Me and Holz on our last trip away, just us.

Chatsworth House

Castle Inn

First, Andrew and I are hiring a car to drive down to Cornwall and see the gorgeous bunch of pixies that are Hazel, Jonni, Rosenwyn and Edyn. We are yet to meet Edyn, so this trip is very exciting and important. I like to take gifts to the kiddleywinks so bought Zenny this amazing dress from Monsoon. I have to find Edyn something as equally beautiful! (not a dress, obviously) hmmm...

Second, Holly and I have decided to have a few April days in Derbyshire, Bakewell to be precise, to do some walking and sight seeing before she gets too pregged - up to walk. We will be visiting the Owl and Otter sanctuary (I love otters and Holly looks like an owl..a beautiful owl). We are then going to go to Chatsworth House (Pride and Prejudice fans will know it as Pemberley) to imagine that we live there. Not sure what the rest of the trip holds for us, but on the Thursday night we will be winning the bingo and pub quiz (hopefully) at Castle Inn where we will be staying. To prepare for the trip Holly and I will try to learn Jane Austen talk!

'The Artist'

The Little Theatre featured in 'Fantastic Mr.Fox'

Me and Chrissy.

Last night I went to Vintage Monday at the lovely Little Theatre. I went with Andrew and my very wonderful friend Chrissy. We all dressed up and wondered into town, getting some rather curious looks from passers by. We walked up the red carpet into the theatre and watched 'The Artist' - An excellent film, which you all must see. There was an intermission and usherettes with ice cream trays. A really fun night, I recommended it to anyone in Bath wanting a rather random night out!

A bit about me..

Contiki LG '06 - The group of people Oliver and I went traveling with.

Andrew and I at uni

Goldie, Bette and Diane

Wills, Me, Nell and Charlie - a rare photo of all four of us

My degree show

Me in Roma when I went with Holly several years ago!

Me and my goddaughter Zenny

Okay, I am from Bath. I am the second of 4 children.
I went traveling in 2006 with one of my best friends, Oliver. That was such a fantastic time! We went to France, Spain, Italy, Greece and Egypt. We met some amazing people who we are still friends with and I will never forget it.
I then went to uni in Cardiff, where I met Andrew. I studied Fine Art: Painting and in my degree show I did hardly any painting! Lots of work though. A marvelous three years! I have a goddaughter, Rosenwyn, who is absolutely gorgeous!
We moved back to Bath and I became a Support Worker, working with vulnerable adults with learning difficulties.
I have several amazing very close friends including Holly, Amy, Ollie, Hazel and Chrissy. Holly and I like to have a laugh, make fools of ourselves and dance...evidence.
I have three Dumbo rats named Diane, Bette and Goldie (First Wives Club!!!!). They are very cute!
I enjoy a good film or t.v series. I'm a pescatarian and apart from meat I will pretty much eat anything.
I LOVE Rome and cant get enough of the Vatican museums. Been there 5 times..I'm not religious. I love to sing.
And at this time I just cant wait for my niece or nephew to arrive!!