You know that horrible feeling when you’ve got a bad tummy – then it feels better so you go away from the immediate vicinity to your toilet – then … low and behold you get that horrible bad tummy feeling and rush to the loo in a hot sweat, then it goes. Well … I’ve been like that for a couple of hours now. I don’t feel very well. I think I’m going to explode. Actually … I want to.

Then, I have 42 voice messages and can’t get into my voicemail. Furthermore I can’t find the phone number for Virgin Mobile customer services. There’s only an 0345 number and I’m not paying 10p a minute to wait in a queue. I know they do it on purpose!

Virgin have got under my skin this week! I’ve been informed they’re charging me for 3 digital boxes in my Leeds property and I am hardly ever there!? How on earth could I watch 3 TV’s all at one time. I’m not so stupid to take out such a ridiculous contract and they refuse to give me a refund. I’ve been paying £60 a month! I told them to cancel it all and they said I’d have to pay an early cancellation fee. So now they’ve offered me 3 digital boxes for half prices. I DON’T WANT THEM! I haven’t even got 3 there’s only 1. I am very baffled.

Today was going so well. I’ll be honest I keep blogging as I’m bored of writing my book just when it got to the good bit too.

I don’t like feeling poorly. I call upon a ‘Pop Fairy’ to strike my belly with her bow and arrow. POP !!!

Photograph of myself trying to light a Cedar and Lavender Wand. It’s not happening. (May make a mini bonfire with it in the elements in hope of summoning The Fairy of Popping).

T. X

Sometimes we need to let go – step back. Evaluate what is most important. We can be so scattered – the most important things in life become lost and tangled. With writing my book – which is for not only my own accomplishment recollecting so many memories to share but … to also raise funds for animals. Then, I’ve my family and closest friends to consider and they’re missing out right now. We all need one another although less is more. It’s quality of time not quantity.

It’s going to a be sunny few days in the UK. I’ve forgotten to think freely enough to explore nature – for this is what inspires me to write most. To lose myself with simple, enjoyable tasks that fulfill my soul and passion. It’s like battery juice and the best bit is – It’s free!

I don’t know why … but today I’ve dreamed of living in St Albans. I think I’ll focus my goal to manifest this. I want a cottage – I yearn to nest. I want to start collecting clutter once more. I will host quaint coffee mornings with very eccentric folk. We will eat an array of homemade cakes, served with a 1920’s ornate cake spatula – presented on clashing fine bone china gold guild wares in various shades of pink and blue.

Today, I’ve been up a mountain, made soup – washed the outside of Annona and cleaned the decking. Next up is cauliflower cheese for tea – then, a cuddle with my dogs. Keeping it simple – Less is More!

T. X

When I was young one of my favourite programmes was ‘The Persuaders.’ I really fancied Tony Curtis and used to pretend to speak with him. (I had a lot of imaginary friends … still do … blush). I was in love with Roger Moore too but thought he was a bit too posh to find me stimulating.

Time flies. Where do our younger years vanish to? I always feel so sad when I hear this theme tune, it’s so deep and thought provoking.

Music is my soul food. I am a gigantic fan of John Barry. He rocks!

RIP Sir Roger Moore. I hope you’re having fun in the Hall of Fame beyond the clouds.

~Carpe Diem~

T. X

I can’t spell either but this is quite funny.