Training is going almost alarmingly well! I surely am fitter than ever before, Crossfit is definitely the major contributor in this transformation but the motivation of Tough Mudder and not wanting to let down my team mates is certainly a big factor too.
This was my general plan for the next few months - but I'm actually storming ahead! Last weekend I managed a total of 7 miles of the 9 mile Dundas run - in 2 hours. So I'm aiming to get to 10 miles by June. Which will give me more time to practice an 'obstacle' at each mile in July+August
May
Run 5 miles
June + July
8 miles
August
9 mile round trip to Dundas
September
First Week: 11 miles
2nd Week: 11 miles again
3rd Week Tough Mudder!!
XXX
21 May 2013
No. 12 revisited
I can update you guys that I decided against the studio flat, it was very nice for a studio, the place itself was nice but the building it was in was shabby and the winding staircase to the top flat would have made moving a nightmare.
But all is not lost Bath Riverside is a new development in an up and coming part of town by Sainsburies - and it is my thought that renting out a one bed beauty from here should be relatively easy and should cover the mortgage, and they offer 'help to buy' schemes to boot. So thats my next view - hopefully this weekend.
XXX
But all is not lost Bath Riverside is a new development in an up and coming part of town by Sainsburies - and it is my thought that renting out a one bed beauty from here should be relatively easy and should cover the mortgage, and they offer 'help to buy' schemes to boot. So thats my next view - hopefully this weekend.
20 May 2013
Paleo Catch-up
I've done a little food photography with a couple of paleo recipes I'm fond of
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| Smoothie: 1 can of peaches tinned in juice, 8 dates, 2 handfuls of red grapes, 1 banana = Blended together |
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| This one was really yummy - I marinated the prawns in the juice of 1 red grapefruit, a teaspoon of olive oil, 2 crushed garlic cloves and a pinch of chilli flakes. Then I fried up some thinly sliced parsnips and runner beans in a little oil and a generous sprinkle of cajun spice mix then added the prawns along with all the marinading juice for about 10 minutes of cooking together. You could use any old veg to hand - I just happened to have Parsnips+Beans in the freezer, they were pretty squishy once they defrosted but they cooked up ok. I think this would work nice with chicken as well. |
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| OOooh I do love tomato soup! and this one is blissfully easy - heat up a tin of tomatoes and cut up two cooked sweet potatoes and stir in, add a cup or 2 of water, lots a seasoning, I like garlic salt and mustard powder - whizz in a blender and bam! super easy super tasty |
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I'm also planning, come pay day, to buy this lovely looking book, because my last paleo dinner I cooked for my friends went down a storm - and I do love to have friends gather around my dining table :) AND it include a 'tea party' section -how could I not be enchanted! |
XXX
11 May 2013
Look North
Darlings, as I mentioned, I'm off the the Lake District with 4 of the finest pals anyone could wish for. Our own little grand tour!
I've almost finished packing -there always seems to be too much! and am all set for our road trip tomorrow. Its going to be cold and wet so there are lots of tights, thick socks and hats, and as always, more books than I would ever be able to read in a week!
See you soon, I'll send a postcard! :)
XXX
7 May 2013
31. Bath Life Magazine
Its round 3! Me and lovely Sarah Clough now have a running competition of how many times we can get into Bath Life: we are now at 3-all.
There was April and November 2012 and our first of 2013 has been achieved! I'm also delighted that we got Sarah's beau Johnny in the pic too: Sarah and Johnny are a wonderful couple and I very much enjoy each and every outing with them!
Here we are at 'Bath in Fashion' event: we supped champers and looked at some gorgeous Norman Parkinson photos in a lovely exhibition in the Octagon: A lovely, if slightly run down venue in Bath.
Parkinson took quite a few fashion shots in Bath: I had no idea!
I still get a little thrill every time I see myself in Bath Life, for lots of reasons: because I love the magazine, and the city, because it gives me a fun memento of lovely nights out, and because I spent a very long time being very uncool and unpopular growing up: I feel a lil' bit delighted for being considered something akin to a socialite every time I get into these hallowed pages!
Silly, but who cares, it makes me smile!
If my 12 year old self could see what the future would hold: I think she'd be very excited - and thats a nice feeling.
Happy Socialising All!
XXX
There was April and November 2012 and our first of 2013 has been achieved! I'm also delighted that we got Sarah's beau Johnny in the pic too: Sarah and Johnny are a wonderful couple and I very much enjoy each and every outing with them!
Here we are at 'Bath in Fashion' event: we supped champers and looked at some gorgeous Norman Parkinson photos in a lovely exhibition in the Octagon: A lovely, if slightly run down venue in Bath.
Parkinson took quite a few fashion shots in Bath: I had no idea!
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| I think this might be the Paragon area, but I'd like to find out the exact place |
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| That shop on the right is now the Thermae Spa, and the columns are still there leading up Stall street |
I still get a little thrill every time I see myself in Bath Life, for lots of reasons: because I love the magazine, and the city, because it gives me a fun memento of lovely nights out, and because I spent a very long time being very uncool and unpopular growing up: I feel a lil' bit delighted for being considered something akin to a socialite every time I get into these hallowed pages!
Silly, but who cares, it makes me smile!
If my 12 year old self could see what the future would hold: I think she'd be very excited - and thats a nice feeling.
Happy Socialising All!
XXX
3 May 2013
Goal Number 12!!! (Own a property)
Ooooh plans are afoot peoples!
How funny that just after writing about my mortgage fund and that I hope to buy a little place in the next few years: up pops onto the market: a little studio flat in my price range!! (This is absolutely unbelievable in Bath: the most expensive city in the world to buy in*) and in a nice location close to Walcot street. My plan would be to rent it out whilst staying at my dads, at least for the time being.
I'm going to view it tomorrow morning
XXX
*not strictly true: but it does feel like it sometimes!
How funny that just after writing about my mortgage fund and that I hope to buy a little place in the next few years: up pops onto the market: a little studio flat in my price range!! (This is absolutely unbelievable in Bath: the most expensive city in the world to buy in*) and in a nice location close to Walcot street. My plan would be to rent it out whilst staying at my dads, at least for the time being.
I'm going to view it tomorrow morning
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| The building: its the top floor flat |
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| The View |
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| Living space: bed, desk + sofa |
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| Bed +Window |
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| Kitchen: ripe for jazzing up! |
XXX
*not strictly true: but it does feel like it sometimes!
Night at the Museum
Since joining the WI (in 2011??! I know I'm always harping on a time flying but wow!) I had a chance to see and do some great things: a tour of Marilyn Monroe dresses, learning how to give a shoulder massage, make a handbag, bread and canapes. I really do think its a lovely group: and our committee organise some great events.
Our most recent was a behind the scenes visit to No.1 Royal Crescent museum that has been expanded and renovated and is due to open in June. I really enjoyed seeing the work in progress: there were portraits resting on floors ready to be hung and beautiful carpets based on original designs waiting to be laid, grand four poster beds waiting to be dressed...really fascinating!
A lot of the museum is all ready to go I, as always really liked the rooms about domestic intricacies like laying the table and the cooking.
I took a few snaps of some tableware here: pineapples were very expensive and a symbol of great wealth as well as a symble of hospitality. A new fact I learnt was that they were often hired because they were so expensive and renting two would cost 12 pounds! and that's in regency currency: so whats the equivalent now, hundreds?
Here's another little thing: a dish and box for holding beauty spots: often stuck on the face to disguise smallpox scars, and sometime to send coded messages :P near the corners or the under lip they meant coquette – one who flirts. A beauty spot on the corner of the eye indicated passion while one near one if the eyes meant irresistible. Other beauty spot meanings included, on the throat – gallantry; on the nose signified boldness or shamelessness; on the forehead – grandeur. The little box would have been a gift: it says "how sweet's a love that meets return"
This little quote above the fireplace was nice: and especially appropriate as my 'mortgage fund' bond just matured and I have been very good and put it straight back in a new bond along with the interest I earnt: (£176 not too shabby!) with some extra savings that makes me feel more optimistic that in the next few years I might be able to buy a little place of my own.
Our most recent was a behind the scenes visit to No.1 Royal Crescent museum that has been expanded and renovated and is due to open in June. I really enjoyed seeing the work in progress: there were portraits resting on floors ready to be hung and beautiful carpets based on original designs waiting to be laid, grand four poster beds waiting to be dressed...really fascinating!
A lot of the museum is all ready to go I, as always really liked the rooms about domestic intricacies like laying the table and the cooking.
I took a few snaps of some tableware here: pineapples were very expensive and a symbol of great wealth as well as a symble of hospitality. A new fact I learnt was that they were often hired because they were so expensive and renting two would cost 12 pounds! and that's in regency currency: so whats the equivalent now, hundreds?
Here's another little thing: a dish and box for holding beauty spots: often stuck on the face to disguise smallpox scars, and sometime to send coded messages :P near the corners or the under lip they meant coquette – one who flirts. A beauty spot on the corner of the eye indicated passion while one near one if the eyes meant irresistible. Other beauty spot meanings included, on the throat – gallantry; on the nose signified boldness or shamelessness; on the forehead – grandeur. The little box would have been a gift: it says "how sweet's a love that meets return"
This little quote above the fireplace was nice: and especially appropriate as my 'mortgage fund' bond just matured and I have been very good and put it straight back in a new bond along with the interest I earnt: (£176 not too shabby!) with some extra savings that makes me feel more optimistic that in the next few years I might be able to buy a little place of my own.
XXX
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