I have been reading recipe books a lot recently. I think this is because having an alcohol-free January makes me hungrier. But I have been doing low-fat recipes, including maple and orange chicken, (which is much less disgusting than it sounds), and aubergine bake. Also, I made sweet potato wedges, which were DELICIOUS and a complete revelation.
The things about food is, it's so easy to slip into bad habits and make bad choices. That's why I find planning so important. Tomorrow I'm having cereal and blueberries for breakfast, and mackerel and savoury couscous for lunch. For dinner I'm having chicken, sweet potato wedges and curly kale. And fruit and yogurt for afters. How very wholesome.
Rather annoyingly, I have got terrible dark circles under my eyes, despite sleeping very well and not having any nights out. Just one of the many things which are sent to try us in this life. I am feeling rather philosophical tonight. I deleted my profile off the dating site, which made me feel very empowered.
When I started this blog, back in May 2009, my aim was to keep a record of the efforts I was making to change my life - most obviously to lose weight and get fitter. And I'd say im 90% close to where I want to be - just a few more pounds and I will fit into the slinky snakeskin dress I bought in the January sales! I was looking back at some of my older posts tonight - I've been variously stupid, kind, sad, numb, excited, chilled out, nervous, and happy, but I've always been honest. It's been fun, for the most part. But I think it's time to go offline. This decision has been prompted by the fact that a colleague at work knows about my blog, which makes me feel inhibited about what I post. And where's the fun in that?!
Thanks to those who have commented, I'll continue to read your blogs!
Cheerio!
GallusBesom. xxxxxx
Tuesday 12 January 2010
Wednesday 6 January 2010
Exciting times
So today I went and had a chat with the recruitment agency about the job I'd applied for. I chatted to the lady for about an hour. She said at the end that she'd been worried I might be a geek (going by my cv) but that actually I was really nice and bubbly. I tried hard not to be mortally offended. So anyway, she's putting me forward for a first interview. If I got the job it would be completely amazing, so I'll give it my best shot.
I saw T in the canteen today (I saw him before he saw me) so, really maturely, I made sure I was deep in conversation with a workmate so that I didn't have to speak to him. I forgot to blog that, out of the blue, he sent me a really nice text on New Year's Eve, wishing me a fulfilling 2010 and hoping to see me soon. Bizzare. I replied in kind with a nice message which made clear how much fun I was having. But I am adopting a non-interventionist policy. He's going to have to speak to me first as my fingers are well and truly burnt. I know this sounds a little (a lot) pathetic but nothing burns as much as being rejected, and I am a sensitive soul. Although not a geek. It's official.
PS I'm flattered that STA think I'd be suitable to blog for them, but unless they want a big push on crabbit pale people trying to avoid the sun, I think I'll pass.
I saw T in the canteen today (I saw him before he saw me) so, really maturely, I made sure I was deep in conversation with a workmate so that I didn't have to speak to him. I forgot to blog that, out of the blue, he sent me a really nice text on New Year's Eve, wishing me a fulfilling 2010 and hoping to see me soon. Bizzare. I replied in kind with a nice message which made clear how much fun I was having. But I am adopting a non-interventionist policy. He's going to have to speak to me first as my fingers are well and truly burnt. I know this sounds a little (a lot) pathetic but nothing burns as much as being rejected, and I am a sensitive soul. Although not a geek. It's official.
PS I'm flattered that STA think I'd be suitable to blog for them, but unless they want a big push on crabbit pale people trying to avoid the sun, I think I'll pass.
Monday 4 January 2010
Philistine
I went to the Tate modern today and did not look at any of the exhibitions. Instead, I bought a diet Pepsi and looked out of the window at St Paul's Cathedral. For two hours. Two hours of thinking is not really a good idea. It leads me to all sorts of dark places. I am not really in good spirits, and I can't quite figure out why, there's no reason for it.
I got an STA travel guide to Australia to start thinking about where to go when I get there, and I just could not get excited about it. Why, when I've spent 24 hours (or more) on a flight, would I want to spend the next three weeks doing even more travelling around different parts of the country? I don't like beaches, I don't like countryside and views, and I don't like having to make smalltalk with strangers. So methinks one of those organised tours is most definitely not the way to go. My favourite holidays are city breaks, where I can wander round museums and shops, and go to nice restaurants. I really really want to go to Prague, maybe I should take myself off there for the weekend soon.
I got an STA travel guide to Australia to start thinking about where to go when I get there, and I just could not get excited about it. Why, when I've spent 24 hours (or more) on a flight, would I want to spend the next three weeks doing even more travelling around different parts of the country? I don't like beaches, I don't like countryside and views, and I don't like having to make smalltalk with strangers. So methinks one of those organised tours is most definitely not the way to go. My favourite holidays are city breaks, where I can wander round museums and shops, and go to nice restaurants. I really really want to go to Prague, maybe I should take myself off there for the weekend soon.
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