Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Thursday, 8 July 2010
Things I Love Thursday
Driving lessons – Never thought I'd be putting this down on a TILT! I’ve been taking driving lessons on and off since I was 17 and I’m at it again. I’m enjoying my lessons so far and am feeling much calmer than I have on previous occasions. Part of this is due to my instructor. A friend of a friend I knew it was going to be alright when I saw the ‘Total Guitar’ magazine stickers all over his diary.
Being nearly an auntie – My sister is nearly at her due date which means Auntie-type duties could commence anytime now. As a plus my parents are going to be staying with me just before and after the birth. Given that we live some distance apart and so don’t get to see each other much this is definite plus.
New job – I have been in my new job for just over a week and things are very fine indeed. Ok I’m still getting my head together, working out all the bits the role involves and writing massive job lists.
Other stuff – Bud, exercise, Supernatural, the unexpected, Spinach, high heeled shoes, thing that turn out to be easier than expected, Porn star martinis, hummus, Kid Rock.
Being nearly an auntie – My sister is nearly at her due date which means Auntie-type duties could commence anytime now. As a plus my parents are going to be staying with me just before and after the birth. Given that we live some distance apart and so don’t get to see each other much this is definite plus.
New job – I have been in my new job for just over a week and things are very fine indeed. Ok I’m still getting my head together, working out all the bits the role involves and writing massive job lists.
Other stuff – Bud, exercise, Supernatural, the unexpected, Spinach, high heeled shoes, thing that turn out to be easier than expected, Porn star martinis, hummus, Kid Rock.
Thursday, 20 May 2010
Things I Love Thursday
Jeans that fit – I have huge problems finding jeans that fit me. I spend hours trying on jeans in charity shops trying to find a pair that fits me. Hence I was delighted to find not one but two pairs of jeans that fitted me today. I’m so excited at the prospect of wearing them.
New stuff to read- I am awash with exciting new things to read. In the last week I have enjoyed a two Jeffry Deaver novels and a Kathy Reichs. In my pile waiting to be devoured are the new Hester Browne, a Gavin Lyall, a Cory Doctorow, a Peter James and the new Scarlett Thomas, Our Tragic Universe. I am in book heaven.
Vegan doughnuts – I had heard rumours that the Cop had vegan doughnuts but I needed to read the label before committing. I was so pleased to find a packet with an actual ingredients label. These taste so good and provide a delightful flashback to my student days when I consumed large quantities of doughnuts, quavers and Caramels.
Making crazy videos for Youtube – we often record our jam nights and stick the best/most interesting/most amusing bits on Youtube. Somehow I always seem to avoid appearing on camera, but not on Friday night. As well as footage of me playing bass (and actually looking like I might be enjoying it) there is the Laura Palmer song inspired by watching hours of Twin Peaks on DVD.
Other stuff - Underground rebel bingo, plotting trips to Brighton with Dear Heart, Homeopathic remedies, making job lists, clearing out, feeling in tune with life, long drinks of cold water.
New stuff to read- I am awash with exciting new things to read. In the last week I have enjoyed a two Jeffry Deaver novels and a Kathy Reichs. In my pile waiting to be devoured are the new Hester Browne, a Gavin Lyall, a Cory Doctorow, a Peter James and the new Scarlett Thomas, Our Tragic Universe. I am in book heaven.
Vegan doughnuts – I had heard rumours that the Cop had vegan doughnuts but I needed to read the label before committing. I was so pleased to find a packet with an actual ingredients label. These taste so good and provide a delightful flashback to my student days when I consumed large quantities of doughnuts, quavers and Caramels.
Making crazy videos for Youtube – we often record our jam nights and stick the best/most interesting/most amusing bits on Youtube. Somehow I always seem to avoid appearing on camera, but not on Friday night. As well as footage of me playing bass (and actually looking like I might be enjoying it) there is the Laura Palmer song inspired by watching hours of Twin Peaks on DVD.
Other stuff - Underground rebel bingo, plotting trips to Brighton with Dear Heart, Homeopathic remedies, making job lists, clearing out, feeling in tune with life, long drinks of cold water.
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
What's in my lunchbox this week?
This has been such a good lunch. Rice is really filling and I love the increased variety in fresh produce as the summer approaches.
Clockwise from top right:
Tofu - cold raw tofu sprinkled with nori powder. I was planning to cook the tofu then I stumbled across a branch of Whole Foods in London on Friday. Their salad bar had a huge tub of fresh tofu that jsut looked delicious.
Radishes and steamed Asparagus
Onigiri - I've made versiosn of these before but was inspired this time by a recipe in the Guardian Family supplement.
Lettuce and home grown spinach
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Things I Love Thursday
Rockin’ in a free world – I’ve always loved this song. I’ve recently learned to play in on the bass, heard a pub band play a great version at the weekend and get to jam it tonight.
Homemade falafel – I don’t know why I’ve never bothered to do these before. The dough was simple to make in the Vitamix but I reckon it wouldn’t have been too difficult by hand. They taste amazing. Mass produced store bought ones are so dry.
A new book by Scarlett Thomas – It’s so exciting to walk into a bookshop and find something telling you that there is new book by one of your favourite authors being published in a few weeks. I rarely buy books but will certainly be purchasing Our terrible universe on 20th May.
Other good stuff - Vegan Thai red curry, white wine, great customer service from Marks and Spencer, water, Cool Hand Luke (what we’ve got here is failure to communicate), election madness.
Homemade falafel – I don’t know why I’ve never bothered to do these before. The dough was simple to make in the Vitamix but I reckon it wouldn’t have been too difficult by hand. They taste amazing. Mass produced store bought ones are so dry.
A new book by Scarlett Thomas – It’s so exciting to walk into a bookshop and find something telling you that there is new book by one of your favourite authors being published in a few weeks. I rarely buy books but will certainly be purchasing Our terrible universe on 20th May.
Other good stuff - Vegan Thai red curry, white wine, great customer service from Marks and Spencer, water, Cool Hand Luke (what we’ve got here is failure to communicate), election madness.
Thursday, 29 April 2010
Things I Love Thursday
My job – I’m really enjoying my work right now. The tasks are interesting and my colleagues are fabulous.
Allotment produce – Everything is coming on really well except from the Radishes. Having allotment buddies this year has made such a difference.
The election – It’s been a big topic of discussion at work and you’ve just got to love the wackier parties. I’m quite taken with CURE and the New Millennium Bean Party as outlined in this piece on the BBC website on the more unusual election pledges.
Twin Peaks – I’ve been waiting what seems like forever for Season two of Twin Peaks to be released on DVD. I spent a chunk of last weekend watching part of it and it’s even better than I remember.
Cryptic Crosswords – I’m starting to get to grips with these and just find them so satisfying. Quite good for learning new words and bits of trivia too.
Other stuff – playing bass, learning new songs, warmer weather, lunch in the park, Melissa shoes, Lush products, tofu, sleeping well, BBQs in the garden followed by attic jam sessions.
Allotment produce – Everything is coming on really well except from the Radishes. Having allotment buddies this year has made such a difference.
The election – It’s been a big topic of discussion at work and you’ve just got to love the wackier parties. I’m quite taken with CURE and the New Millennium Bean Party as outlined in this piece on the BBC website on the more unusual election pledges.
Twin Peaks – I’ve been waiting what seems like forever for Season two of Twin Peaks to be released on DVD. I spent a chunk of last weekend watching part of it and it’s even better than I remember.
Cryptic Crosswords – I’m starting to get to grips with these and just find them so satisfying. Quite good for learning new words and bits of trivia too.
Other stuff – playing bass, learning new songs, warmer weather, lunch in the park, Melissa shoes, Lush products, tofu, sleeping well, BBQs in the garden followed by attic jam sessions.
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
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