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A different day off

Another empty park, but for different reasons than yesterday.
Not at all as happy and smiley and sunny as yesterday. I was soaked into my underwear after an hour and a half power walk.
It's not too bad though actually. I have a few things I want to sort out in the flat, and a pile of Dvd's to be watched.
Happy Thursday:)

This morning

An empty park, the sun on my skin.

Bliss!

On the train

back from the spa with a take away coffee in my hand.

Happiness

And this is how I tend to spend the next few hours before heading off to the spa for my second session. The summery dress is off and the bikini is on.

Day Off

Time to get up and enjoy the glorious day in the sunshine. First on the agenda - power walk. Good Morning Folks!

Tuesday

Another glorious day in London and I was stuck at work. Finished at 5pm though and now I've got two days off. Tjohoo! Fingers crossed for great weather but rumour has it that it's changing for tomorrow:( I'm sure I'll survive that as well but it would be nicer to spend them on a blanket in the park.

1st August

Threw my clothes off as soon as I got home from work and ran out on the balcony. Even though it was already half passed five it was still sweaty and hot. Have to put a top on and go to the shop for some food now. Can't believe it's August. What happened.

Hello!

Messy hair after an hour or so relaxin in the park. I finished at 4pm and went straight to the shop and bought some snacky things (carrot,hummus,cheese etc) and then over the road to the park where we've sat until now. Gorgeous day. Bought two Dvd's and got some camembert in the oven so now it's film time. Hope you've had the weekend off to enjoy this beautiful weather.

Glorious Saturday

We had a nice lie in and later when the Italian went to the gym I went for a lovely power walk. Happy people around jogging, walking or just hanging out in the sunshine.

Time for a well needed shower and then unfortunately off to work. The Italian is off this weekend, off course, when I am working night tonight. A shame but never mind. Our time will come. Our time will come. Next week he is off Monday, Tuesday and I'm off Wednesday, Thursday. Our time will come. Our time will come. Haha. Anyway. Better get ready for work.

Morning.

We ate so much last night. In my head I was still going to stick to my no carb diet, but that went out the window after about two minutes when I had a glass of Prosecco in front of me and some gorgeous cicchetti mainly consisting of mini bruschetta with various toppings. After that I decided to leave the diet at home and eat whatever was put in front of me. After all, this is one of the best restaurants in London at the moment, so it would be silly to miss out. We continued down to the restaurant after a while and had an amazing melon soup, and then something I've never tried before. Scallop carpaccio with anjovis - just enough to add a gorgeous salty flavour to it. It was the best carpaccio ever. When Vanessa's boyfriend Ben arrived the Italian showed his sense of humour and sent up a lonely uncooked carrot on a plate and said that was all they could do for vegetarians. Haha he's too funny. After that he presented the most gorgeous vegetarian meal for him though, and then we all had a portion of Gnocchi - once again, the best Gnocchi ever, I never even used to like Gnocchi. They then asked us what we'd like for our main course. Pardon?
I chose grilled prawns. Yum! For dessert we got two massive plates. One with the most delicious lemon tart and the other had some Italian home made biscuits (I've forgotten the name now) with peach cream and berries - it was phenomenal. And then the big surprise for me that he'd kept telling me about, Frangelico sour jelly. Mmmmm it tasted exactly like the cocktail. It was beautiful. I am so proud of my man for being such a good chef and host. Got up early this morning when he went off to a meeting and I've had time for a power walk. He just came back home now and we're going to chill for a bit before heading to work.

My Spa yesterday

A few weeks ago I saw an offer on Groupon that I couldn't refuse.

For a while now I've been interested in a cellulite treatment.

I wasn't sure if it would work and since it is so expensive I didn't think it'd be worth all that money in case it's not working.

But the offer gave me 70% off and I jumped at the chance. Yesterday was my first session out of 6 so I will keep you posted how it goes. I did take a before picture so if I am brave enough I might show you before and after.

I am going to do a more detailed post about how it works next week when I've been for my second and third session but this is what the machine looks like at least.

It scared the life out of me when I first came in and I thought it would really hurt.

I haven't told the Italian about it so it will be interesting to see if he notices any difference in a few weeks when I'm finished.

Weird things happening.

I am always late and if not, if I'd manage to get somewhere on time it is only just though. Both yesterday and today I've turned up EARLY for appointments. I am now sitting in the apple store on regent street waiting for my 6pm appointment to sort out my phone. And when I'm done here I'll head straight to the restaurant and turn up EARLY for my dinner with Ness. Strange.

The Week

Wow, what a week.

It's been non stop so I am sorry that I've neglected you.

Monday and Tuesday I worked from 8am - 8pm and I didn't do much else.

Although, actually I did go to the cinema on Monday night - Bridesmaids. A must if you like to laugh. It is the funniest film I've watched in a long time!

I was off yesterday and the day flew by.

I woke up about 8am and went for a power walk for an hour and 20 minutes. I came home and started a book (very rare that I just sit down and read) After a couple of hours I went for a run and did 20 minutes Zumba.

I needed some Jeans and went to H&M in One New Change and came out with a beautiful dress and some earrings instead.

A few doors down at Top Shop though I bought a pair of Jeans that were ok.

And then I jumped on the train at Liverpool Street to Ilford for my Spa Treatment - more about that later.

And then I went home, cooked some nice dinner and relaxed that much that I actually finished my book that I started the same morning.

 

And today I am back at work and I am meeting Vanessa at Tempo tonight for dinner.

 

I hope you are all having a good week so far.

Wednesday

In a waiting room at a spa to do something I've wanted to do for a long time.

Things that makes me laugh

There's a car park in East London that I cycle through every day on my way to work.

On the one side as you come in there is a sign that looks like this.

Completely normal and makes sense in any way considering that this is a car park.

However, if the car park looks like this

I'm thinking it is a bit pointless.

I mean fire exit ?? The whole car park is a big fire exit...

Haha, little silly things that gets me smiling in the morning.

3D

The film was really funny (Horrible bosses) and now we've put on our 3D glasses. Why? Is it to watch the new Harry Potter film at a massive screen in Leicester Square. No it's to watch Street Dance in our living room. Writing this on my iPhone with 3D glasses on is quite weird.

Sunday

I managed to get a few more freckles on my nose after a couple of hours in the park. And now I'm going to change and head off to the cinema.

Good Morning

I woke up with a sore head today and went straight out for a power walk.

Just got home now and had some breakfast,

It was a good night last night.

I wore my new shoes last night but didn't take any pictures at all.

I did however send these two to the Italian to tell him that me and my prostitute red lipstick and my new shoes were going out.

And then I got on the tube and travelled to Clapham. It took  me 45 minutes.

H and I left the bar at 12.10 as the others were off out to a club, arrived at the tube station 12.15 only to find out that the last tube had gone, 12.15!! On a Saturday!! In London!! I never travel on the tube so I had no idea it was so bad.

Got a taxi to Victoria and then a bus to Liverpool Street and then another taxi from there since the bus I wanted to change to had moved somewhere else. All in all it took me two and a half hours to get home! Insane.

I said I was going to take my mind off Norway and go out. That didn't work very well. I spoke about it to everyone I met... It is just so, so sad.

I am now going to go and lie down and wait for the Italian to come home from the gym and then we might go and make something of this beautiful sunny day.



Norway

That's all I can think of at the moment.

Such a horrible story.

I still haven't got a TV so I just have to follow it on the Internet as best I can.

I've read some blogs from witnesses and people that were there.

It's a very sad day.

I am going to try and put it aside for a minute though and get ready to go and meet H in Clapham for a drink tonight.

My thoughts go out to all of you with friends and family in Oslo.

My new babies

No words are necessary....

Last nights dinner

Take one piece of recipe book 

Find a page you like

Follow instructions and, in this case, fill a mackerel with lemons, thyme and garlic 

In the oven for a few minutes until cooked 

Serve with steamed vegetables and Greek yoghurt sauce.

H&M Autumn

Lots of styles I like. Even the rustic home ware style is right up my street.



Soft night

Watched two films Gia - such a sad story, and another step up film - still love them, this one was even from London. Even better.
And now I'm lounging around in my new favourite t-shirt watching some tv series that I've downloaded.

I wish I could participate

I had an email from daily candy that I've written about before, and they have a really interesting party going on Saturday night. I really wish I was off and could go, but I don't finish until 6pm.

It seems like you need to start at 2pm to be able to make it.

If you live in London and you are off on Saturday you should definitely go.

MISSING

An afternoon of free grown-up fun in the East End.

DETAILS

Take part in an urban treasure hunt starting from Hackney, Canary Wharf or Shoreditch this Saturday at 2 p.m. Follow a one-and-a-half-mile trail through side streets and public gardens to search for hidden clues. (Be prepared to check inside bunches of flowers, decode street signs or translate cockney rhyming slang in the back of a cab.)

REWARD

All three trails will lead you to a party happening from 6 to 9 p.m. with free cocktails, canapes, swing dancing and cooking demonstrations with Jamie’s Ministry of Food. (Each clue will reveal part of the address.)

LAST SEEN

Catch-them-if-you-can organisers from Sing London, the event company behind the free pianos and ping-pong tables placed in random locations around London.

 

For more information log onto here

Wednesday

I went to swap the shoes after work and I ended up staying in there forever. I love the feeling in there, it's like lounging in somebody's living room. You end up swapping fashion tips with the girl next to you and all of a sudden a couple of guys walk in to buy shoes for their girlfriend/wife and everybody gets involved and models shoes for them.
Forgot all about my food delivery and obviously missed my slot. He couldn't wait for me to come home and was supposed to come back between 8-9pm but still no sign.
Here are the shoes that the Italian bought me (such a gorgeous colour) and I went in to change the size and left with a completely different pair and day dreams about another pair... I'll show them to you later.

Tuesday

We never made it to the cinema yesterday. Instead we stayed in and had a film marathon.

The Italian started to watch Hurt Locker and I did lots of other things and after a while I got in a pissy mood and thought that the film had gone on for about two weeks and it was really boring, so I went and sat on the balcony in the rain and watched videos on my phone instead. Afterwards we watched the romcom and later in the evening we watched Saw - episode 512 or something like that. I loved the first three Saw films. After that I think enough is enough but I still leave the films thinking, ah right that was clever. This one however was a little bit too much blood and not enough brain.

We might make it to the cinema tonight instead, but it depends on what time the Italian comes home from the gym. I'm in need of a shower after a sweaty run and workout. The film starts at 8.30pm (in 20 minutes) so we'll see.

A new favourite

This t-shirt was a birthday present from my sister and it is quickly becoming a favourite. I love the cool rocky feel about it mixed with the comfy laid back style.

Another celebration

You probably won't believe me if I tell you, but I got to open another present today. Today is my name-day which is something we celebrate in Sweden. I know most countries don't, but in Spain for example it's almost bigger than your birthday. It's not that big in Sweden but it's still usually acknowledge in some small way. My parents gave me a present before I left that I was to open today. My eyes had hardly opened before I ripped the paper off (I get childishly excited about presents), and it was a Swedish film that I really wanted to see at the cinema but missed last time I was home. I've got the other two so I can't wait to see this one.
Happy name day to me:)

The Italian's present

Unfortunately they are about half a size too small so I'm going to go to the shop in the next few days and change them. I'll show you them properly then. I love the ribbon that came around the box. Shoes with the red soles on. 

Inspiration

I looked through these recipe books to find my dinners for this week. Logged onto Sainsbury's and ordered all the ingredients to arrive at my house on Wednesday when I come home from work. I love that you could practically run your life from your living room if you needed. At least it's good for days like today when I don't really feel well enough to be running around in busy supermarkets