Grr....!!!
It's so annoying when, for some unexplained reason, Blogger will not allowed the computer to let you write. Today, for some reason, it is working. Our laptop is currently away for repair, after nearly a year's service, it decided to go pop. So I am borrowing another, which hasnt liked my blogging!!
Lots to catch up on....
Serious gardening.... we spent the whole day, dawn til dusk, gardening and laying a lawn. In further news, that lawn is now growing. Granted it's a little patchy, but it's a great start and I look forward to being able to use it either later in the summer or next year, to sit in the sun. Next to the lawn, Matt has constructed a massive raised bed for me to have a little kitchen garden, out of the leftover decking planks that we had kicking about.
Around the other side of the house, we have deployed all of the stones that used to be where the new lawn is, so that it all looks a whole lot neater than it had done in the past.
I had been running lots, but my hip started to play up and then my back. I've taken a break for a good many weeks from any form of strong running, and it has started to settle down now. I have also realised that my posture when running is awkward, leaning forward much more than I should and consequently putting strain on my low back / hips. So last night I went for a 4k run (jog, with some walking patches as I am less fit than I had been) and tried the new posture. Came home slightly sore, but nowhere near as bad as I have been!
In weight loss news, Matt and I are still pushing on strongly. I have now lost a total of 15.1kg, and am just 3.5kg away from target. Matt is just 1.8kg away from his. We are both having major wardrobe issues now. In particular, I am struggling because I want to replace my old clothes, but at present the fashion is so hidious that I cannot really find anything that I particularly like. I'm sure that I will get there, and it is a small price to pay. I feel much better in myself.
Last weekend we went to Bibi's for cocktails and then into Leeds for Mexican, to celibrate Ali's birthday. Had such a great night, really enjoyed myself and the company.
Had friends over on Thursday for a curry cooked by Matt, which I really enjoyed. He didnt like the curry which is a shame, as it was one of my favourites! Light, tasty and didnt make me poorly!!
Still feel like I'm struggling a little to settle myself in properly to Leeds, mostly just miss my closest friends and I don't suppose that will ever go away - Just need to make the time to see them more, either going back south or them coming up to me. I intend to organise a get together for some time August / Sept, so that I can try and get everyone in the same place. At least before I hit 30 anyway lol!!!
Long bank holiday weekend this weekend, and I am so glad. BBQ tonight at Liz's, followed by a party tomorrow night. Then a little shopping, a little gardening and some reading, and I will be a happy bunny.
G out x
