Winter

So everyone has been talking about the crazy weather! also I noticed a lot of my posts relate to the current climate... how exciting! The snow makes people go a little bonkers (myself included). Its been as low as - 10 and created havoc here in Glasgow... the shops closed early, the gym closed early, people panic bought which meant carrots were in short supply D: forget bread & milk I need my beta carotin! The pavements became ice rinks and it is absa- friggen- lootly freezing. 

I still ventured out one winters day and got myself...

some spaghetti squash (!!!)

the good thing about this weather is it makes everything look pretty

and definitely adds to that 'Christmas feeling' :)

In other news it was my Birthday on Sunday and I am now pushing 25 at grand age of twenty four years old.  I got some new trainers, perfume, jewellery and lots of other lovely jubbly gifts. I had a bit of a rubbish day falling off my bike 3 times, finding out the swimming pool was closed and body attack was cancelled. My birthday day was brightened when I met with Julie for birthday coffee and shopping which just made me forget the rubbish and enjoy the remainder of the day.

The festive period is generally really stressful and I am really feeling the pressure and anxiety is at quite a high level right now. It is just one day and everything will be back to normal before we know it so I am making it my task this Christmas to enjoy the day. After all it only occurs once a year! I am playing Christmas host this year which is exciting and very scary but I think (hope) I have everything organised. Today I went for last bits & bobs and the world has officially gone Christmas mad. Wow I am exhausted just writing about it all! So with a sprinkle of cinnamon in my high lights and another lot of things ticked off the to-do list... its time for my bed.

Iceland

First stop Iceland!

After a relatively quick flight and airport transfer I arrived at Hotel Loftleidir which was a lovely big hotel with heated (and by heated I mean warmest ever) pool, sauna, mini gym, cable TV and picturesque views. I enjoyed an amazing swim in the morning and wished all pools were as warm as the ones in Iceland. In the market nearby I discovered larabars which I had heard about from a range of my favourite blogs so I was keen to give them the taste test. No doubt about it they are yummy but (don't shoot me) I prefer good old trek bars ;)  

Adventures in Reykjavik...  

I had been looking forward to going to Iceland for a long while it had always been on my list of 'Places I have to visit' and although it was pretty and every person I encountered was very polite. Iceland itself was obviously freezing cold with an ice cold breeze and wind that almost sweeps you off your little feet. It is beautiful but the place was exceptionally quiet to the point it was a little creepy! I was wandering round the shops and typically was the only person in the store other than the shop keeper. Nobody was around! Traveling alone became a stark reality and I felt pretty sad and lonely until I discovered this amazing little boutique...

The little Christmas shop! 

Just what I needed to lift my dwindling spirits. I adore Christmas and the moment you walk in this place you are hit with the Christmas smell, music, wonderful trinkets and the festive feeling kicking in. It was a neat little find and nice end to my adventure in Reykjavik

Late afternoon I headed back to the airport to get my flight to JFK and was all set to head to New York City well almost ready...

A caffiene fix set me all raring to go for the last leg of my journey :)

So that was Iceland and I will be back with more about my travel adventures shortly. I have missed home and my kitty cat quite a bit and have a lot of blogs to catch up on. My google reader is overflowing right now :O so bare with me which I catch up and organise the remaining 800 (yes eight zero zero photographs) don't worry I won't subject you to all of them!

Love 

Jumble

At the weekend I met my sister for Rumble in the Jumble ! The event was organised by Arlene, Angela and Lynn and they did a great job. It was a really lovely day and I always enjoy my time with Chloe :)

Sundays are not ussually restful for me and are jam packed full of classes, running, gym and swimming. I managed to curb it for the day! Minus the mid afternoon need for a little walk. I intended resting for the day because I had been feeling poorly and the anemia is in fully swing again D: but the drive to do something took over and I did go out running pre outing. At least I wasn't pushing to the limit the entire day! It made me realise that I can take a few hours off to do other things but also the reality that I am using exercise as a means of distraction. Distraction from life in general but also from the stack of ailments that are currently mounting. Despite the fact I was doing very little the majority of Sunday I felt sore, cold and exhausted. It was like everything I have been doing caught up and was like 'hey there'! When I'm working out I reckon I just go into a zone and block out any signals that my body is sending out. Whereas if sit down for just a moment I find out that I perhaps need to ease up a little. Its so hard though and I just feel compelled to keep going all the time! I feel pretty repetitive and I'm sure all this is rather boring to hear... 

I shall move onto brighter things :) Heres a peak at some of the goodies I took home... halloween cupcakes made by Angela, chocolate scented candles and a cute pink telephone!

I have an early appointment in the morning and I'm chilly so off to cuddle a hot water bottle like a right old lady. 

Love

Quick Post

I am so poorly! I have a horrid cold and can't breathe properly. It has improved somewhat but I do not feel super fantastic. I am struggling to slow down and have my finals to study for so I am feeling very stressed. On my Tesco trip to stock up on Vit C, olbas oil and parecetmol this evening and I got this Easter mug for 25p! I couldn't resit its bargain price tag. Isn't it coot?

I am going to enjoy my soya milk hiya lights and hopefully sleep my symptoms away.

Hugs

B

Freezer

Everyone has mentioned how cold it is but I have to admit it is pretty darn freezing! I am dressed much like the above photograph  with layers upon layers of clothing - thermals, tights, jumpers, cardigans, coats, you name it... I'm probably wearing it! I am the michelin lady.

I got stuck in Lanark due to the adverse weather conditions but after snow driving (mother driving, not me, I can't drive) I am now back in Glasgow! Hurrah! Due to the slippy pavements I am scared to go running so I have been spending time with the trusty treadmill in the gym. I can't wait till this cold spell is over! Today I enjoyed a swim and a few mills classes which was lots of fun.

I don't really have a lot of things to say today.

Much love

B

Hogmanay

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I hope all of you had a lovely time and are looking forward to 2010.

I am not a New Year resolution kinda girl but I am glad to see the back of 2009 as in all honesty is wasn't the BEST year ever but C'est la vie! 2010 is the year to complete my degree, start my fitness career & hopefully finally get to visit NYC :) Thats the plan anyway.

Had a lovely new years eve with those closest to me and got to bed at silly o clock making our way home in the furreezing fog. It was a wonderful evening and after a few hours sleep mother & I ventured to the one open department store for our fashion fix. Afterwards we went to the pictures to see Nine which has been slated by everyone I know but I enjoyed it primarily because of the pretty costumes and the fact it is set in Italy. Later I went home for some yummy home made vegetable broth :)



Hugs, Kiss and all the best for 2010

B

Post Number One

Welcome to my blog!

I have been a user of livejournal since I was a little one but have decided to enter the world of blogging. I will write about my general interests and expect to see regular appearances from my beautiful cat...



Darcy

I am interested in all sorts from writing to photography, fashion (well experimenting with my own) , film & dance. I love fitness and particularly LOVE swimming! I am unsure what direction I am going in but does anyone really know where they are going?

I shall try my best to keep posting but I tend to be a little forgetful so forgive me if my posts drop off the planet now & again.

Much love

B