My tattoo

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So this is the winning tattoo. It's even more pertinent because it was my mum's design. Well... She said 'A tattoo of a poppy!'. I originally found a very simple design but then I found this one and loved it. It will always remind me of my mum. In the end I had 8 designs sent. Some of my donators didn't want the responsibility of giving me a tattoo - which I respect. They all went into a bag and my colleague pulled the poppy out. Thank you so much to everyone that donated. I raised £355! Not too shabby.

So what is my new ailment this week? Well I shall tell you... Shin splints! Now you may be surprised. I am. And you may laugh. I didn't! Basically it's associated with running and let's say (simply) I don't run! Ever! Not even a bath, since last winter anyhow. But that's what it feels like - a pain in my shin. And yes! I do know what they feel like. I once ran. Not once like I only ran once but once like one period of running. Years and years ago. I did the 5k Race for Life. I trained and everything. And got shin splints. Look them up on the NHS site and guess what causes it (apart from running) go on... You'll never guess. Drum roll please.... Being overweight! Bloody beggars belief! Of... fucking...  course! What else??

I've made a profound decision. I am going to lose weight! I know? Who'd have believed it! Not got a firm plan but I'll give you all the details next week. Diets always start on a Monday - it's the law. I've been farting about too long. It's now or never. I just wish I didn't like food so much. It's a real ball ache! Never mind, I will have a plan - soon!

People with tattoos are more fun to see naked!