Is it Summer…?

Howdy! How is everyone doing on this fine, sunny day (note: weather was accurate at time of writing). Shall we play British Summer-Sayings BINGO?  A point for every one of these you’ve heard or said since the “heatwave” began: “It’s scorchio out there”  (bonus point for terrible accent attempt) “I’m roasting” “I’m not complaining…but it’s almost too hot” “It’s bloody boiling”  […]

Dipping my toe back in…

A cordial good-day to you gentle reader, It is I, Lady Whistleton (no copyright infringements here, thank you very much).  I realise it has been a while since I last penned my column, and for that I apologise profusely. God, I absolutely bloody love Bridgerton!  Glamourous costumes, ostrich feather fans, sparkling jewellery, lavish balls, intricate hairstyles, all in a house […]

#Adulting

I don’t know about you, but although I want to look and feel healthier, more toned and svelte….food calls me like the ocean calls Moana. Me:  I will probably sleep better and feel better if I just get up, do my stretches, have breakfast, wash my face, do some affirmations and then start work. Also me:  I’m knackered and it’s […]

I might be a bit rusty…it’s been a while

Well hello there!  It’s been quite some time since we last crossed paths. I thought I was overdue putting pen to paper (or rather, digits to keyboard) and updating you on my antics. A lot of time has passed, so here is a synopsis! December We celebrated an early Christmas with family, and as we were getting ready to head […]

Ain’t no cure for the Summertime Blues

Well hello there, it’s been a while!  Life has been pretty busy: Cornwall, a wedding (not mine), spending time with family from far and wide…oh and I had COVID again. And boy did it wipe me out! Anyway, let’s focus on the good stuff…. Our Summer holiday commenced with a lovely long weekend camping in Cornwall.  The journey down on […]

June-fest

Like a lot of people, I start every day with good intentions. But generally by 09:26 I have eaten a bowl of Shreddies, scrambled eggs…..and four squares of Dairy Milk. FFS. There is also a box of Strawberry Sensation Pop Tarts that taunt me every time I open the kitchen cupboard…. My daily aim isn’t too taxing: eat some fruit […]

How is it May already?

Riddle me this. How (and indeed, why) does my duvet cover manage to ensnare every item of clothing when I put it in the wash? I have to empty it out onto the carpet every single time (plus side: it’s good arm workout) and I find all sorts of things balled up in the corners, from socks to tea towels…. […]

Easter holidays!

Hello! How was your Easter? I managed to NOT eat the four eggs that have been on top of the fridge FOR 6 WEEKS! So come the Bank Holiday weekend, I demolished them as if I had given up chocolate since 1996, not this years Lent* *Just to clarify, I did not actually give up chocolate for Lent. Charlotte came […]

Marching on…..

I have just come in from a walk in the crisp March air.  To be precise, I popped outside, turned the corner and then legged it back home – it’s bloody freezing out!  As an alternative, I turned on You Tube and found an exercise video: 12 minutes and 1700 steps – BOOM –   I got Fit With Rick to […]

Spring is on the way….

According to Fitbit app stats, my only exercise so far this year must have been chasing flies around the living room with “The Exterminator” fly-killing racquet. It has been far too windy and cold to motivate me to leave the house, and I have been hoping I might lose weight through osmosis whilst watching the Winter Olympics, but alas, no […]