Monica's back!

I spent a fair bit of cash this weekend on cleaning products. My bathroom is now lickable. I vent stress in one of 2 ways. Chocolate or cleaning and love both equally. When I say one of 2 ways, this weekend I may have done both managing to see off a couple of Cadbury’s Creme Eggs and a Frys Chocolate Cream. Or two!

The year has kicked off as expected with lousy weather and shit economy but I have decided that my outlook has to be positive. The UK really is measuring up to the global doom and gloom but I refuse to be a part of it. Im now being very selective with what I watch on TV since I don’t want to subscribe to the ‘if you cant beat em join em’ theory. I will remain hopeful that this will be a great year.

My healthy eating plan has kicked in too which is going well. More fruit and vitamins etc. Which begs the question that everyone in my office is asking today. Do you eat the skin from a Kiwi fruit? I do, bloody lovely it is. But Im thinking that its not a good idea since someone just gasped ‘oh my God you eat the hairy bit’. Help/advice required!

The Loony Dook 1/1/09 1.30pm

The iconic structure in the background may give some idea as to how cold it was on Thursday when 200 or so nutters did this while myself and my boys stood back and watched. Word is that Im doing it next year. No I ain't!

It was 2c and the water probably a little warmer than that. There were also a couple of Borat Mankinis on display although, given the temperature, they had nothing much to hold in place. Trust me, I checked!

However, Im sure a lot of money was raised and a lot of laughs had. Maybe I will do it next time. I cant think of a more refreshing start to another year, can you?

Slob

I cant wait till Monday. I need to NOT have chocolate for breakfast. There are still sweets all over the house. I bought 3kg of Roses and Quality Street. I have sprinkled them around the house in various little dishes. Like bowls of calorific jewels. I now have the muffin overspill that proves its me that has helped them disappear. Even as I write Im shoving my face full of Cadburys whilst watching Celebrity Big Brother UK. It has all the makings of train wreck telly and as a result Im glued already.

I'm either going to have to pound the streets to get in shape or pound my husband! Ok, who ate all the orangey ones???

Kx

Knock knock...

.....Please may I come in?

A much loved and well used Blog site has recently died and I get the impression that the related fallout is making a home here.

I blogged there for 3 years on and off, mainly off! I wasnt the best at keeping my entries up to date but always kept an eye on the many friends I have made over the years. To you all, if you recognise me, I hope we can meet again.

My Journal title reflects my journey through life. This is how I feel. Its an effort and a lot of hard work. I hope that by the end of this year I can rename it to reflect how I hope to feel then.

Hope springs eternal.

Kx