I started last week with the intention of blogging every day in an attempt to catch up with the online community. However, life sort of got in the way – it has a habit of doing that recently, and while I’m grateful for the opportunities and experiences, I have fallen behind yet again with everything I had planned…
It’s been a great week of yet more cocktails, reviews, shopping and cooking. I met up with my friend who moved to Spain a few years ago, and we spent hours catching up over a cocktail and lunch overlooking the canal. The Bloke has been a bit stressed, so I spent hours making a dinner of Mini Prawn Tostadas, Mexican Rice Casserole and that well-known Mexican dessert: No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake (yes, I will put up the recipes). I tested out the new menu at the Rose Villa Tavern in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham, which was yummy (and a nice opportunity to catch up with some lovely foodie bloggers), and then went for a monster shopping session with a friend who is recovering from a long and debilitating illness. It’s been a joy to watch her get stronger every time I see her, and she completely out-shopped me! Ooh, and I won an Alexander McQueen wrap bracelet from Harvey Nichols too! Best raffle prize ever!
Yesterday, The Bloke went up north to spend the day with his family, so I had the house to myself. In the glorious sunshine the day before I had done loads of laundry, and still had more decluttering tasks to do, so I used my day productively… by sleeping all afternoon on the couch with the cats while Columbo was on the television.
Best way to spend a Saturday!!
How about you guys? What have you been up to?
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Sounds like a busy week. I like that sound of all that food, but you guys gave gotta stop the duck faces. It’s quackers. 😅😅😅😅
Haha! But he looks so natural when he’s doing it! 😉
If that’s natural I’m scared to think what unnatural might be 😉
No comment haha!
He he… That’s best. How’s the time off?
So awesome i could cry haha! I’ve got a week or two left and I’m making the most of it!
Wow, I’ve never had it that good. Make sure you enjoy it! 🙂
I’ll certainly do my best!
I’m sure you will…
I retired this week, so I’m finally catching up on my to do list, or I would be, if it weren’t so muggy. There’s been a fair amount of sitting in the garden with a book, though.
Congratulations April! Hope you’re enjoying the start of it!
I am, thanks.
Good I’m glad! What’s the plan for the next few months?
I’m working on a series of four novels at the moment, so that will take up most of my time. Then there’s visits to a nephew and a niece. I play i a quintet whose other members are retired, so we’ll be able to practise in the day time. There’s so much to do.
Ooh what’s your instrument?
Recorder
Ooh – so lots of Baroque music then?
A fair amount of modern, actually, but I do like Baroque. I was practising Telemann this morning and Staeps yesterday.
I don’t mind a bit of Baroque, but I’m much more a Romantic girl at heart – Dvorak, Saint-Saens, that sort of thing…
That cheesecake…. stop it! I’m on a diet!!
Haha! It tasted disgusting Ritu – you wouldn’t want to eat one anyway haha! 😉
Oh good! I’d hate to think I was missing out!!! 😂😂😂
Haha! Just trying to be honest and saving you the hassle of making it 😜
Thank you sweetness! You’re too kind!😘
I’m here to help haha!
Thanks!
To be honest I need all the HP. I can get!
I’m eating really well, trying to exercise a little but it’s those dang sweet pangs!!!!
Haha! I need to get on a diet too…
You can do it! But you look wonderful no matter what!
Thank you! It’s the idea of having to wear a wedding dress that is motivating me…
Oooooh! Now that is exciting and motivating too!!!
When is the big day?
Next October so I’ve got over a year
You’ll be able to do anything you put your mind to Suzie!
I had just started my pill a short while begins our wedding date… It meant I put on weight.. Thankfully my dress was quite forgiving!
I was on the pill for a few years in my 20’s and that was what started my weight gain. It’s got to the point of the ridiculous now!
I have PCOS so I can only take the mini pill now…I’m scared of the implant, even the coil makes me queasy!
But seriously… find a plan you can easily do, and try to stick to it!
I’ve just totally stripped back on your diet… and trying to eat less processed foods and added sugar. It’s working… I’ve lost 5lbs over the last month! Slow and steady and hope it will stay off! And if I have a slip, I don’t beat myself up, I just be extra good the next day! Oh and I have tried to be moderately active exercise wise at least 20 or 30minutes a day!
I just hope it is easy to keep up when term starts!!!!
Congratulations!!!
Thank you! If you need encouragement, I’ll be there!
Thanks Ritu, really appreciate it!
Always 😊
You look perfect 😚
Aww thanks!
You’re clearly having a grand time, even if busy. What a meal! I want that recipe…
I’ll be posting up the recipes soon!
I used to love watching Columbo – he’s still one of my favourite detectives! It’s nice to get a break, too, especially after a busy but rewarding week 🙂
Definitely! I must admit, I’ve seen every episode about 20 times but still watch them every time they’re on!
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Sounds like an awesome week! What fun. Yummy food and cocktails and that McQueen bracelet is gorge! Loved this post. You are a great writer and blogger.
Thanks so much! It was a brilliant week!
Awesome hun!