Tip of the Day!

When I first moved into my flat Kelly was on hand to help with much of the manual labour but she gave me one very useful tip that I don't think I could've lived without for many odd jobs I have had to do since (like putting my headboard together)

When unscrewing or tightening anything remember "lefty loose-y righty tighty"

It works every time!!

Gym'll Fix It!

Like many others this month I have joined a gym!

I did sign up a few weeks ago but yesterday was the first visit where I tackled the program put together for me!

As you know from my Weight Loss Wednesday posts I don't have an overwhelming drive to loose weight and exercise but would like to be slimmer and toned... and ok a flatter stomach would be nice! The few months before Christmas bored and at home alone it occurred to me I could put that time to good use and do some exercise. Many years ago I belonged to a gym and actually enjoyed popping along for some time with the treadmill

So I signed up to a local gym which is ladies only and on the way home from work. It's not one of the fancy chains, the equipment isn't top of the range but it does the job!

Not one to rush these things yesterday was my first "proper" visit as I want it to fit naturally into my life and didn't want to squeeze it on a free day and then loose interest or let it seem a chore. Thankfully I have a quiet week ahead so I should be able to visit the recommended 3 times!

Wish me luck!

Book Review | How Not To Shop by Carmen Reid

This week I'm taking a break from the Twilight saga and reading How Not to Shop by Carmen Reid

I have read Carmen Reid's previous stories about Annie Valentine, personal shopper and enjoy them so I like to keep updated on the latest stories, this time she's breaking into TV!

As for what I thought of New Moon I found this more of a struggle than Twilight but I think this was in part due to it lacking in involvement of the Cullens!

Productive Saturday!

Usually my Saturdays consist of waking up as far away from sunrise as possible, jumping out of bed and onto my sofa making a cup of tea on the way! There I sit for as long as possible, usually watching episodes of Friends until I have to get ready to meet friends and family... but today has been far more productive!

I was awoke this morning by my doorbell announcing the delivery of my new headboard which saw me spring into action and want to put up immediately! After some huffing and puffing and a visit from my mum to assist it looks perfect!

After this it was time to take my rubbish out, hoover the polystyrene debris from the floor and hang 2 loads of washing. The doorbell rang for a second time, on this occasion announcing the arrival of the buyers of the dining table I'd sold on eBay!

So I even made some money this morning and all before 12pm!

I've managed to sit down for 5 mins with a cup of tea whilst writing this post and then it's off to my parents to help clear out their garage!

I hope your Saturday is going just as well!

Book Review | New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

I finished Twilight last week which fit nicely with a visit to the library so I picked up a copy of the film and the next instalment, New Moon

I think I was even more disappointed with the film having read the book and I can understand why I asked Kelly so many questions whilst we watched it together the first time!

So far New Moon is a little boring, I'm definitely more interested in Edward & Bella's relationship and do not enjoy the interactions with Jacob in the first half of New Moon. It's safe to say I'm Team Edward!