It’s been busy day that’s been a little disappointing in one respect, but encouraging in others. I had been expecting a call back from a
Month: November 2016
Fried sprouts and selfies
I unexpectedly found my happy place in some sprouts just now. I bought them last week thinking that I’d make them part of a recipe with
Frosty Jack
Perspective is often the only thing that separates us from feeling depressed and feeling elated. I’m sure that in 99% of cases it’s simply a choice
Teeny tiny Chewie
I feel flipping wonderful. Apple Watch has been dutifully monitoring my activities so far today and it’s reporting that a little under seven miles has
43% less likely to suffer amputation or death
It’s very early days for my job search but I’m already becoming increasingly aware that it’s going to be a big test of mental fortitude. Since
Setting interim goals
A long chat with someone yesterday left me thinking about ‘the man I was’ vs ‘the man I am now’ vs ‘the man I am becoming’.
Puppy love
Back when I started writing my blog I had the twin objectives of getting myself a dog and getting fit. The latter has very much become the
Phishing and old jeans
It seems that at times I’m still my own worst enemy. Even after all my progress lately I’m at times (irritatingly) prone to looking at the worst
Ryton Woods
I woke up early this morning. I’d been feverishly dreaming of video games and my slumber had consequently been spent in outer space, heavily outnumbered by
Miley twerks no more
It’s been a drizzly and damp day today – and I guess maybe as a consequence the group this morning at Slimming World seemed smaller than
Extra ventilation
This last few weeks has seen the demise of a couple of old acquaintances. Thankfully they were not people, but elderly denims that did not
No curtains
I feel optimistic today – which given the dull, grey and overcast sky is not really how I guess I expected to feel when I first
Hello park, I’ve missed you!
It’s an absolutely beautiful autumn day today and the park this morning is filled with wonderful colours. A light breeze is in the air, and
Normal service has been resumed
Ok – from the moment I woke up today I felt different. Lighter somehow – and not in a physical sense. The dark mood from
Seven and a half stone off.
Today I feel oddly deflated, which is particularly perverse given that I’m actually back on track. After a week of going back to basics and writing
Distance update
Although it seems strangely inappropriate to celebrate the number of miles I’ve walked lately (given that doing it to excess appears to have caused my current injury) this
Portion control – a work in progress.
There are a lot of people who have said to me at some point or another that they’re amazed that I could be so open
