Frozen

Helllllooooo *brrr*
Everything is white with frost outside. Bloody freezing. The heating is on full blast and thank god, it seems to be working this year.

Its Wednesday and I'm off to work in a minute or two.

Went to Bluewater on Sunday and found a gorgeous blue dress that I'll wear to the ball, together with some glitzy heels and a lovely little fluffy shrug thing. Can't wait til next weekend. Steve is having his dinner jacket fitted tomorrow morning.

Need to do some serious christmas shopping.
I've only got my mum something...

In the evenings we are doing research on local Wickford guys who died during WW1. We've got hold of some really old newspapers from 1914-1919 which we are ploughing through for information. Amazing what you can find. We've already found photos of 6 of the guys.
Among with other exciting news like:

"Man held up at gunpoint. A two-barrelled shotgun was pointed in his face and the gunman said: - Hands up!"
I mean...who says that shit nowadays? Can you imagine, someone out of So Solid Crew going: "Hands up". Ehm, no.

"Wickford Market News. Poultry 12 shillings. Eggs 2 shillings. A cow £55."

"A young lady was standing on the corner of Southend Road when two dogs started playing next to her. They then ran towards her and knocked her over. She fell and broke her ankle."

I wish the news were that innocent now as well, although I should be grateful not to have to go through the newspapers looking for news about my loved ones being wounded or killed in that war. They were so young. So the least we can do is try to write a bit about them and put a face to a story. We are going to donate the research as a little booklet to the British Royal Legion.

Now off and away for another lovely day!

Belle of the ball

I am sooo happy! For the first time in my life I am actually going to a ball!
Never went to the prom, never got asked by a guy to a ball, never got to wear a flashy dress and shine for a night...
But now I come back with a vengeance! The 10th of December I am going to a Christmas Ball at Sandhurst, for the Officers Passing Out! Whoopie Doo!
My friend Sarah asked if me and Steve wanted to go, and we said YES PLEASE!! Imagine gliding around with lots of handsome men and women, dressed up to their teeth!

So all I need now is a dress that will make the officers jaws drop to the floor! Haha.
Or at least Steve's, that will do just fine for me.

Going shopping at some point to get myself a lovely little number and some shoes to match.
Steve is going to be measured for a dinner jacket and woohoo, I can't wait!

I will smuggle a little digital camera with me and post some handsome chappies on here for the girlies!

Apart from that, lots of work this week. Need to get some food shopping done as well, as a woman can't live on porridge alone.

So till next time....chalalllaaaaallaaallalaaaaa, I will be happily singing and dreaming about the ball!

First cold morning

Yep, the Winter has arrived. Coooold but nice.
Took a walk yesterday afternoon along the River Crouch and it was just so amazingly beautiful and crisp in the air. When the sun set the colours shifted from blue to pink to orange to deep orange and I had to stop to take a deep breath, smile and then walk on. Its the most wonderful walk with sailing boats resting on the river bank, seagulls and ducks, fields on either side and you can walk as far as you want. The dogs mainly interested in hunting for small chihuahuas...

Love the cold (at least when I'm dressed...not just getting out of bed as that is a nightmare...brrr) and wander round in my big, bear-coat that I got in Sweden. And my woolly boots of course.

Tuesday today. Busy at work. Got invited to Ross & Lorraine's for Christmas. Sounds lovely. 4 crazy dogs with tinsel in their ears, Lola being showered in baby gifts and trees and food and candles and games and sloegin and just looooove Christmas! So I look forward to that no end.

Off to work in a minute. Just need to take the crazy mutts out for a last "business-trip".

Bye bye

That's how you see the world

Coldplay in Stockholm, two days before my birthday, ooooh it was gorgeous.
Travelled last Saturday to Nykoping and stayed at my sisters for the weekend. Had a great time. Managed to buy two huge winterjackets, that I somehow managed to squeeze into my bags. 3,5 hours away from my sister isn't bad. Feel happier now!

29 years old and feeling great. I've been in a really good mood the last few days and today being Friday, well that's certainly helping! Cinema tonight probably and tomorrow I've got two friends coming down from London that I haven't seen in a loooong time. Emma & Sofie, get here now! We've got so much to catch up on.

Went to Matalan yesterday and spent a small fortune on housy-things. Got a lovely fluffy soft throw for our sofa and some cushions to go with it. Mmmm...soooo soft and cosy. Plus got new plates and new cups and new glasses and a new duvet for us. Lovely.

Got physio today. Hopefully this might be the last time.
Gotta get to the bank and dry-clean before that and then back here for work. Enjoying webdesign all of a sudden, its nice to have a chance once in a while.

Lights will guide you home, and ignite your bones, and I will try to fix you...

Love you sis! Hope you feel better soon.
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