3 pairs of knickers & shampoo........

Is it just me or does anyone else hate shopping for clothes? I've never found it an enjoyable experience and when the current fashion is just completely wrong it makes it even worse.
Don't get me wrong I think some people look fantastic in what they wear, but come on high streets fashion, we're in the 21st century and all you can think of is to revert back to the 60's and 70's with shapeless tops/dresses and psychadelic colours.
I've never been one to conform completely to the fashion of the moment. One of the main reasons is that the better clothes are more expensive and the ones that are affordable you usually end up seeing 10 year old girls and 50 year old woman wearing, something a bit wrong there.
That, plus my body shape usually lets me down, big bum, big boobs, short legs and although I am at my ideal weight, it's still a nightmare to find a great pair of jeans and a top that actually looks right.

As you can tell, I'm feeling rather disheartened about the whole shopping thing, but hopefully next season things will look up!!

Ranting...

I'm quite sad at the fact that this is the first year I have actually felt physical signs of getting
old(er!). This hooha with the clocks going forward an hour has knocked me for six. I mean gosh, what's the big deal, I only used to lose an hours sleep! But no not now, I cant seem to get to sleep before 11pm and it actually hurts to wake up in the morning.

Another thing that is quite upsetting is that I am now classed in the 3rd age group when filling out those equal opp forms, does it get any better from here on??!?!?
Too much ranting I know, but on the upside, I have found the determination to get stuck into Weight Watchers again, kinda lost track of it when I came back from traveling. The hardest thing is not being able to join a group though as I am below the weight limit they allow for my height.
Because I didn't reach my goal weight in NZ, I didn't become a lifetime member and even though I dont want to lose anymore weight, just manage it, I still cant join. I guess another rant as this sucks!!.....Plus, the NoCount option of WW's is different here to what it was in New Zealand so I'm having to learn all over again on my own what it is I can and can't eat, again...sucks!!

Good news now...I am really looking forward to Easter weekend this year as we have some friends, Chris and Aimee coming to stay with us. Last time we saw them was almost a year ago in their home country of New Zealand. We have a few ideas of where to go and what to do, but any more suggestions would be welcome!

B4N xxx

Take a look....

This website is FAB! I've used it twice now to order things and it's soooo cheap, if not FREE. Depending on what you order, all you might pay for is VAT and P & P.

I've just ordered 50 small magnets, instead of cards, as Save the Date reminders for the wedding. Thought it was quite a funky idea, I've managed to upload a photo of the both of us and add a bit of text all for £11.54 (inc VAT and P & P)

Take a look, you never know what you might need!! www.vistaprint.co.uk

TIA

This Is Africa....In no particular order!!

These pics are just a few of our safari, a visit to a Masai village, our trip to Zanzibar with Harry and Viv and the orphanage which is in the village where Harry and Viv live (Berega).

We had such a wonderful time and Africa in the rainy season is so beautiful and green. Zanzibar was nice and relaxing and had one of the most beautiful beaches we've seen so far!

I just need to say that we are so very proud of the work that Harry and Viv are doing. Even in the difficult surroundings they're both doing wonderful jobs. Keep up the fantastic work guys!

I came to the computer to post some of our Africa photos, but the first one wouldn't work, so now I can't be bothered. Feeling kinda poo anyway, maybe do it tomorrow - at work ; )

I Lurrrve the sun!!

Ok, quick post coz I'm losing some serious tanning time here! Had the busiest week of our "Holiday", in brief (for now) flew to Dar Es Saalam (known as Dar) met Harry & Viv for 1 night, took off again to start our 4 day safari which was out of this world. Think, cross between the end of the Lion King movie and Jurassic Park - Jaw dropping experience. Went back to Dar and met Harry & Viv again, flew to Zanzibar and we're now in Kendwa at a great beach resort, soaking in the sun and relaxing. It's the end of a week long music festival here in Zanzibar tomorrow, so it's all happening!!!
Anyways, gotta get that tan back, so well elaborate on me jollys when I get back.

See y'all xxx