Painting

I have been looking for a picture for my living room for a while, and I found this one in a gallery in York, next to the Jorvik museum. I instantly loved it and it was half price, so why not. I still really love it and I'm delighted to have it hanging on my wall. 

What a great few days we had in the North East (of England). Visiting family and friends and gorgeous little places that I hadn't been to in so many years. Amble, Druridge Bay, Warkworth, Morpeth, Corbridge, Blanchland and Bamburgh. I used to live in Morpeth many years ago and it's so different now, I was very surprised. Warkworth was stunning. Blanchland has a great hotel/bar/restaurant called The Lord Crewe Arms and we enjoyed a drink (mental now to return for food over day soon). Corbridge has a very posh baker come coffee shop and I couldn't resist a purchase. A huge cinnamon knot for Mark, brownie for mum and a raspberry layer cake for me. Goodness it was expensive though. My slice of cake (huge, but still just one piece) was about £7!!! It was scummy - but £7 scummy? I was seduced, but a memory has been formed. Bella had a lovely holiday too. She was fairly well behaved, and spoilt lol. I love returning home to the North East but I love my home in the North East of Scotland too. 

Family and friends mentioned my hair and my hair plans. They seemed to like the natural colour that is forming so that's good. Obviously I've mentioned hair cutting plans on this blog a week or two ago, my thought being to cut off the last of the dyed stuff and helping the new growth catch up. But then I had an idea - I could shave it all off and raise money for charity! I thought it was inspiring but when I said it out loud in front of mum and Helen they screamed in unison 'NO!!' and persuaded me I was being very daft indeed!? Ok, so maybe I shan't get a number 2 anytime soon. Sorry charity. I acknowledge it would be murder to grow it this long again after shaving it off, but I still think it wasn't such a silly plan! 

Talking of silly plans.... I've decided to give up unnecessary, unhealthy calories in the month of August. And yes, I'm using the word unnecessary as a get out for when I really, really need that square of chocolate! My sugar consumption is off the chart, especially sweets. So I shall definitely concentrate on healthy meals and snacks and massively reduce sweets and alcohol. I might have the odd biscuit but as long as I give my diet a thorough over haul I'll be happy. It's going to be tough, I'm proper addicted, but I really am praying that after August things will be easier and worth it! I'm constantly thinking of diabetes, rotting teeth, bad microbiome and high inflammation! I will obviously keep you posted, and, as usual, it'll be the truth, even if you can't handle the truth! 

Love to all my readers and we'll speak again next week! When does August start?? 🤔

Just a few nice photos below from last week, for those who are interested. Enjoy.

I'm not perfect, but I am a limited edition.