I'll admit I'm just like a kid around snow. When I awoke this morning to find my garden and the streets surrounding my house, covered in a blanket of white, I couldn't wait to pull on some clothes and make snow angels.
Once I'd finished messing about, I set off to meet GD for lunch. GD was on top form. His new job is going great, he's lost weight and he was full of mischief. He spilled the beans on his latest dates and made me laugh.
Just like C (the female half of my 'Moonlighting' couple, and no, there is still no new update from my favourite almost lovebirds), he shook hands with one of his dates.
Forgive me but since when has shaking hands with anyone you fancy led to romance? Talk about passion killer! Nothing lays your intentions like a continental two cheek kiss! Remember that when you are out and about at your Christmas parties !
I thought my journey home would be quick despite the snow, but oh no.
I got to Victoria Station in time to find out that the rail network had ground to a halt because of the snow. One hour later we were told there would be no trains until further notice.
I caught the Tube to Wimbledon and then managed to slither my way onto the tram. When we got to my tram stop, there were no buses, so I walked home. My entire journey took 3hours 45 minutes.
I love London with a passion, but it still amazes me how a little bit of snow, can cause such havoc with our transport system.
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Monday, 29 November 2010
DIY SOS !
So after this weekend, my man hunt attributes have to include DIY multi-skills. Yes,I know this has always been on my man must-haves list, but with good reason. In that time honoured tradition of things that go wrong when you really need them to work, my boiler packed up.
It actually packed up two weeks ago, but I had to wait for T (my lovely grumpy old Polish builder)to find time in his busy schedule (I have given his name to everyone I know after the magic he weaved at BB Towers!) to diagnose the problem.
"BB, immersion heater gone..you need buy new one. You get. I fix".
I spent half of my summer in B&Q, so it was like returning to a home from home hitting the aisles in search the missing link to restore my hot water supply.
P showed me where they were and couldn't resist adding,
"Your fella should be able to fix that in no time, it's dead simple"
Argh if only he knew. Finding a good, single, man is hard work as we all know - finding one with DIY skills is close to impossible.
Mr S couldn't hang a picture, let alone put together a flat pack. M took pride in telling me all the things wrong with my house and despite actually being in the trade was completely useless at DIY.
In fact,thinking back over my ex love interests none of them had any DIY or other 'skills' (meow!).
It took T exactly 15 minutes to install the new heater and put a massive grin back on my face!
It actually packed up two weeks ago, but I had to wait for T (my lovely grumpy old Polish builder)to find time in his busy schedule (I have given his name to everyone I know after the magic he weaved at BB Towers!) to diagnose the problem.
"BB, immersion heater gone..you need buy new one. You get. I fix".
I spent half of my summer in B&Q, so it was like returning to a home from home hitting the aisles in search the missing link to restore my hot water supply.
P showed me where they were and couldn't resist adding,
"Your fella should be able to fix that in no time, it's dead simple"
Argh if only he knew. Finding a good, single, man is hard work as we all know - finding one with DIY skills is close to impossible.
Mr S couldn't hang a picture, let alone put together a flat pack. M took pride in telling me all the things wrong with my house and despite actually being in the trade was completely useless at DIY.
In fact,thinking back over my ex love interests none of them had any DIY or other 'skills' (meow!).
It took T exactly 15 minutes to install the new heater and put a massive grin back on my face!
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Thanksgiving and Party Belles
First a massive Happy Thanksgiving to my US readers.
I am sending you lots of BB love from a freezing cold London. I wish you all a peaceful and Happy Thanksgiving with all your friends and family.
Here in London the temperature has dropped and at work I am surrounded by coughs, colds and more runny noses than you could shake a stick at.
Today I am bundled up in a jeans, thermal vest, t-shirt, cardigan, scarf (and this is just while I'm indoors!). Then of course there's my leather gloves, winter coat and new purple beret. Yep, it's blooming cold here.!
N came over to see if I had persuaded any eligible man under the age of 60 to accompany me to the Movember Gala tonight.
"No, it's a bit pants, but hey right at this moment I am hardly dressed for it!". I said laughing.
"What are you wearing for the Christmas party? " she asked.
Arr... the Christmas party that time honoured tradition of getting trolleyed with your workmates, drinking way too much (not me!) and then trying your best to get through the rest of the night without either snogging someone you shouldn't, telling your boss exactly what you really think of them or throwing up in front of ooh just anyone who happens to be passing by.
Then there's the morning after walk of shame. Not strictly reserved just for those who ended up going home with new 'friends', but also for those who just about made it into work in the morning.
This year's theme is Mad Men, which gives me the chance to release my inner Joan Harris (office manager at Sterling Cooper Draper Price - by the way if if you don't watch the show, you are soooo missing out!).
The theme is a godsend for me because it is all about your hourglass self being literally poured into delicious evening gowns.
Bring on the shopping !
I am sending you lots of BB love from a freezing cold London. I wish you all a peaceful and Happy Thanksgiving with all your friends and family.
Here in London the temperature has dropped and at work I am surrounded by coughs, colds and more runny noses than you could shake a stick at.
Today I am bundled up in a jeans, thermal vest, t-shirt, cardigan, scarf (and this is just while I'm indoors!). Then of course there's my leather gloves, winter coat and new purple beret. Yep, it's blooming cold here.!
N came over to see if I had persuaded any eligible man under the age of 60 to accompany me to the Movember Gala tonight.
"No, it's a bit pants, but hey right at this moment I am hardly dressed for it!". I said laughing.
"What are you wearing for the Christmas party? " she asked.
Arr... the Christmas party that time honoured tradition of getting trolleyed with your workmates, drinking way too much (not me!) and then trying your best to get through the rest of the night without either snogging someone you shouldn't, telling your boss exactly what you really think of them or throwing up in front of ooh just anyone who happens to be passing by.
Then there's the morning after walk of shame. Not strictly reserved just for those who ended up going home with new 'friends', but also for those who just about made it into work in the morning.
This year's theme is Mad Men, which gives me the chance to release my inner Joan Harris (office manager at Sterling Cooper Draper Price - by the way if if you don't watch the show, you are soooo missing out!).
The theme is a godsend for me because it is all about your hourglass self being literally poured into delicious evening gowns.
Bring on the shopping !
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Dateless Sticky Moment 101
I asked N to come to the Movember party with me tomorrow, in the hope of mischief, entertainment and a lot of laughter in a room full of moustache adorned men. Unfortunately, she's off to a concert with her sister, but she did helpfully suggest I go to Movember party with I.
No amount of hissed "He's busy already ", from me, could stop her offering me up as a minus 1, in need of a plus. He was of course busy (with his girlfriend no doubt) ....as is just about every other fun man I know within a 50 mile radius.
Poor D was the next unwilling potential escort and though under pressure, managed to respond...."I'm doing something with a friend", while staring intently at his laptop.
Bless him! He is one of those guys who never actually talks directly to me, unless he wants something. The idea of connecting socially with me was clearly too much for him to stand, even with other company.
I officially hate midweek parties, where going with boy with a moustache is necessary......oh dear how wrong that sounds !
Meanwhile back in the real world. JO is loving being a mommy to be, but hating morning or actually for her - all day nausea!
N invited me to spend Christmas with her and the Christmas orphans (any lone Australians, South Africans or haters of Chrismas like me!)
The plan is to eat until we're sick, then watch chick flicks and really dodgy TV - I may just be a Christmas convert after all !
No amount of hissed "He's busy already ", from me, could stop her offering me up as a minus 1, in need of a plus. He was of course busy (with his girlfriend no doubt) ....as is just about every other fun man I know within a 50 mile radius.
Poor D was the next unwilling potential escort and though under pressure, managed to respond...."I'm doing something with a friend", while staring intently at his laptop.
Bless him! He is one of those guys who never actually talks directly to me, unless he wants something. The idea of connecting socially with me was clearly too much for him to stand, even with other company.
I officially hate midweek parties, where going with boy with a moustache is necessary......oh dear how wrong that sounds !
Meanwhile back in the real world. JO is loving being a mommy to be, but hating morning or actually for her - all day nausea!
N invited me to spend Christmas with her and the Christmas orphans (any lone Australians, South Africans or haters of Chrismas like me!)
The plan is to eat until we're sick, then watch chick flicks and really dodgy TV - I may just be a Christmas convert after all !
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Comings and Goings !
It's official JO is expecting - I'm so happy for her ! She is going to be such a great mom, not just because she's adorable, but because she has such a warm, loving way about her.
Her second bombshell which was a sad one for us, is that she is moving back to the States, due to a job opportunity for her husband. Great for them, rubbish for us as we are going to miss her.
S who always sees the best in everything, suggested to JO that she might want to
"...leave some of the clothes you won't be able to fit into anymore behind"
That's what I love about S, no matter how bad things are, she always finds a fashion positive!
Positive is exactly what I am trying to be about L's decision to stick by her cheating boyfriend, despite her friends best efforts.
Yes the very same charmer, who has cheated on her via the internet and in the real world too. That guy. Trust me I am holding back from what I actually want to call him.
As you know I'm a pretty fierce disapprover of cheating.....the only one who ever 'wins' if you can call it that, is the cheater. I've been on the end of it from both sides - as the cheated and the third wheel and all I can say is - welcome to Heartbreak High!
It's absolutely nothing to be proud of and something to be avoided at all costs. You either learn from it, or you bury your head in the sand and keep running on the 'love treadmill' that leads nowhere, with no one to blame but yourself.
Seeing one of your best friends first make the decision to stay with someone you know is absolutely wrong for them, and then watching them trying to work through and rationalise it, is tough.
I'll admit I've not talked to her in a few weeks, because I've had a few family dramas (yes, I don't tell you everything readers!) and I really don't understand her decision.
To be BB blunt, I know she is going to get hurt again, because the guy in question, would literally have to change his DA to be that 'one' guy she's looking for and deserves.
However, I do support L 100% as one of my best friends and because I know I can be beyond judgemental with that
"It is what it is!"
stubborn way I have sometimes,(I blame my Dad - I don't look like him much, but personality wise we are twins!), when we talked finally yesterday, I apologised for being a complete cow to her.
"I'm sorry I was harsh on you, but it is just because I don't understand why you don't value yourself as much as your family and friends do. You deserve better and from what I've seen of this smuck and how he's behaved, he isn't the guy. He doesn't matter, but you do, so I'm going back off about it. I'm just going to let you do your thing and I'll just zip it." I said.
I just about held it together (we've been friends since we were in school!) and I hate it when things are dodgy with us, which luckily is rare.
"Thank you for doing that and its because you are always so honest with me, and always put me first when it comes to this guy stuff and anything else that's going on with me in my life. I know its hard for you, but I have go with this. I know you hate it, but I have to try. I've got to see whether we can figure things out, but this time with what you and everyone has said to me, in the back of my head, not just rose tinted sunglasses." she replied.
"Well if they are this season's Gucci's, then maybe I'll let you off".
We both laughed and carried on catching up just like usual.
It was great to clear the air. I am really worried about her, but I can't save her on this one and maybe she just had to learn the hard way.
Whatever happens, I've got her back.
Her second bombshell which was a sad one for us, is that she is moving back to the States, due to a job opportunity for her husband. Great for them, rubbish for us as we are going to miss her.
S who always sees the best in everything, suggested to JO that she might want to
"...leave some of the clothes you won't be able to fit into anymore behind"
That's what I love about S, no matter how bad things are, she always finds a fashion positive!
Positive is exactly what I am trying to be about L's decision to stick by her cheating boyfriend, despite her friends best efforts.
Yes the very same charmer, who has cheated on her via the internet and in the real world too. That guy. Trust me I am holding back from what I actually want to call him.
As you know I'm a pretty fierce disapprover of cheating.....the only one who ever 'wins' if you can call it that, is the cheater. I've been on the end of it from both sides - as the cheated and the third wheel and all I can say is - welcome to Heartbreak High!
It's absolutely nothing to be proud of and something to be avoided at all costs. You either learn from it, or you bury your head in the sand and keep running on the 'love treadmill' that leads nowhere, with no one to blame but yourself.
Seeing one of your best friends first make the decision to stay with someone you know is absolutely wrong for them, and then watching them trying to work through and rationalise it, is tough.
I'll admit I've not talked to her in a few weeks, because I've had a few family dramas (yes, I don't tell you everything readers!) and I really don't understand her decision.
To be BB blunt, I know she is going to get hurt again, because the guy in question, would literally have to change his DA to be that 'one' guy she's looking for and deserves.
However, I do support L 100% as one of my best friends and because I know I can be beyond judgemental with that
"It is what it is!"
stubborn way I have sometimes,(I blame my Dad - I don't look like him much, but personality wise we are twins!), when we talked finally yesterday, I apologised for being a complete cow to her.
"I'm sorry I was harsh on you, but it is just because I don't understand why you don't value yourself as much as your family and friends do. You deserve better and from what I've seen of this smuck and how he's behaved, he isn't the guy. He doesn't matter, but you do, so I'm going back off about it. I'm just going to let you do your thing and I'll just zip it." I said.
I just about held it together (we've been friends since we were in school!) and I hate it when things are dodgy with us, which luckily is rare.
"Thank you for doing that and its because you are always so honest with me, and always put me first when it comes to this guy stuff and anything else that's going on with me in my life. I know its hard for you, but I have go with this. I know you hate it, but I have to try. I've got to see whether we can figure things out, but this time with what you and everyone has said to me, in the back of my head, not just rose tinted sunglasses." she replied.
"Well if they are this season's Gucci's, then maybe I'll let you off".
We both laughed and carried on catching up just like usual.
It was great to clear the air. I am really worried about her, but I can't save her on this one and maybe she just had to learn the hard way.
Whatever happens, I've got her back.
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