Weekly Update No 7
Sorry for not posting a Weekly Update post last Sunday – life got the better of me! I did do a post which was a life update so if you haven’t read it click here. Anyway here is Weekly Update No 7!
Stonebridge City Farm
Another busy week at work, but a highlight midweek (the week before last as I didn’t post last weekend!!) when we did a volunteer team challenge at a local city farm. It’s free to enter the farm and it does so much for the local community. They have gardens that grow veg and plants, plus they have animals and a playground. As they are staffed by people from various backgrounds they help people with special needs and mental health issues – such a good resource helping so many people.
We all worked our little butts off and in the extreme heat too. I was making rabbit runs and repairing broken ones, which meant I got to use power tools (and anyone who knows me will know how much I love that type of activity). We gave a cheque to the charity too and it was a real “feel-good” day.
Such a beautiful place and day – I still cannot believe that this place has been around for about 40 years, but is at risk as they lack funding. If you fancy knowing more about Stonebridge City Farm follow the link and see how you can help.
Mums birthday
It was my mums 70th Birthday on Monday, so on Sunday, the family headed out to Ormonde Fields Golf Club for a carvery. Unfortunately, Tom and my niece had to miss it as they were working their weekend jobs. But a good time was had by all and the meal was delicious!
I also had my auditor in at work, which meant two days of working with her so I have been playing catch up all week (which is why the blog suffered).
Any time I have had to relax has been mostly spent on Minecraft – I can remember whinging at the kids when they played on it years ago, but I find it so relaxing building a house in my other world……I have managed to kill around 4 dogs though so good job it’s not real life lol.
This weekend
So I went back to WW on Saturday to find I have lost 0.5lbs – a loss is a loss right?? And actually its probably been 3lbs up and 3.5lbs down again. Had a mini-meltdown in the end and my leader gave me a hug. Think its a mix of hormones and frustration about myself!!
After, I went to a local warehouse that does cheap clothes – normally main brand overstocks, I got 5 tops a skirt and a dress for £38.50!!!
Last night Chloe and I decided it was time to get the pizza oven out, typical that as soon as we got it out it started to rain, but luckily it was only a short shower so we still used it. We also made some cocktails, which I will probably blog about in a separate post.
Not quite like Italy but tasty!!
I made two ingredient dough so they weren’t as unhealthy as they look. My hairdresser gave me a tip of putting semolina underneath as it will slide on and off the paddle easier and it worked!!!
Reading and Watching
This tip on how to keep berries fresh is useful to know as I am always chucking mouldy fruit away.
This article on how we can fool our brain – optical illusions
Wishlist
- Martini Glasses – I realised last night that I had no nice glasses to serve cocktails in and these look great
- Coffee and Cocktail Syrups – I love cocktail syrups and would love to try the cocktail ones
- Pinch of Nom Cookery book – I have followed this blog on Facebook for years and love their recipes. I am in need of help and inspiration so this is definitely on my wishlist
That’s all for this weeks Weekly Update No 7.
Julie x
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