Pottering about

January - such a strange month. It's so full of hope and new beginnings yet so many people feel the need to make themselves feel miserable in perhaps one of the most desolate of months.  It's cold, it's wet and the nearest public holiday is months away so surely this is the time to do things that make you smile? Or am I missing something?

Why deny yourself the delicious things in life through yet another diet and embarking on a new exercise regime that you are not really going to enjoy? 

I appreciate that people are feeling a little soft around the edges from the over indulgence of December (Hello! *waves* I am the poster girl for this) but once you get back into your usual routine of eating sensibly and being more active, do things not fall back into place? Surely this eating sensibly and moving about more lark is something that can be and should be done at any time of the year? Or again, am I missing something?

Blame it all on the tablets I am taking! Or just ignore my ramblings... I am only jealous of those of you who can run like gazelles, swim like fish and bend your bodies into impossible positions because currently I am unable to do so. It's been just over 2 weeks since I was discharged from hospital although it does feel longer doesn't it? I am trying to get some sort of normality back into my life but because I am still not feeling a 100%, it's very frustrating.  I do feel stronger but I think I am trying to run before I can walk which is not helping with the frustration.  Patience is a virtue I know but I have never been virtuous!

Although I am still a little trepidatious about mixing with the great unwashed for fear of catching a hideous bug, surprisingly (especially to myself) I feel most vulnerable about my bald head.  Yes I know, how ridiculous. 

To those of you "lucky" enough to see it sans headscarf or woolly hat, thank you for your kind words re my "nice shaped head".  Your nice comments do help but I still feel very self-conscious about it which in turn makes me feel a little insecure and a bit scared. Of what I don't really know. Perhaps it's the people staring, people judging, people feeling sorry for me, people taking the p*ss, people talking about me or all of the above.

As a person that has never blended in the background wherever I go (come on, have you met me?!) I know I will get over this but it still makes me feel a little bit small so be nice when you see me.

Apart from needlessly worrying about my grade 1 haircut and bald patches, I have spent the first few days of 2011 pottering around our house and messing about with the various stuffs from the festive season.  Nothing specific comes to mind to enthrall you all. However, I will share that I am still trying to build Tower Bridge!  The box says that no tools are required because of the push fit features and that with guidance, it should take 2-3 hours. For an 8 year old. Well, either I have missed out on meeting these genius 8 year olds or I am a little slow but I am only two towers in and it's been nearly 2 weeks! I'm blaming you Amy. 

Our lovely white orchids are also in full bloom again! They look amazing. I am doing something right. Just waiting to get the others to follow suit especially the one rescued from work.  I think it belonged to someone who left ages ago due to ill health ;-) and so consequently it got put to one side and sadly neglected. Until I came along and rescued it. I'm still trying to rescue it to be fair as currently it is still feeling sorry for itself. I am determined to make it flower again - just like me, it will return in all its glory!

I have also been catching up on lots of missed TV - specifically House MD.  Mat and I are OBSESSED.  I have caught a few episodes here and there but never actually seen it from the start and so not familiar with the various characters. Well, two seasons in, we are hooked! Only five more seasons to go to fully catch up.

I also finally caught up with Sex and the City Two. Oh my days. Just how bad is this film?! Terrible script, terrible acting and dare I say also a little racist?  The fashions and styling didn't even do anything for me. I am still trying to find mind bleach to erase the mess that I saw as the pins in my eyes didn't work.  I would have stopped watching after the first hour but I was desperate to find something redeeming with it as I love the series and enjoyed the first film but it didn't come!  WHAT a disaster.

And don't get me started on this Eastenders cot death/baby snatch storyline malarkey. Just in case you were in any doubt, IT'S NOT REAL.  9000 people have complained to the BBC. My goodness. Just think how better this country would be if 9000 people actually complained, really complained about things that actually mattered...

On a good film note, if you can, please do watch Catfish - a documentary-film about the story that unfolds following a man and his various Facebook friends. Can't really say too much about it otherwise it will ruin the story but to those of you who use Facebook - it will make you think twice about it!  Do watch it! 
Thank you to Sean and Kira for recommending this and thank you for the video Skype chat - very strange but also very good to catch up with you guys all the way from South Africa. Look forward to catching up when you return :-)

Just realised the time.  I best rock and roll.  We are due to watch 127 Hours tonight at the cinema with the lovely Louise and what with feeding her as well, I need to make it look like I am at least trying to be some sort of domestic goddess.  Especially as Mat is doing all the cooking....  Will try and give a review of said film if I get a chance to. In the meantime, if you see him, ask Mat to tell you how he got a mobile phone shaped bruise on his thigh!  It's a good one!

Just noticed that it's 1.1.11 today - I'm off to find a black cat.Or a horse-shoe or rabbit's foot. Or something else lucky.

Ciao for now!