Hello Feb

Goodbye January, always a bit tricksy aren't you? Not enough daylight, not enough money, not alot to get excited about. Today feels like a fresh start. This morning I sat down with my usual bucket of coffee made with soya milk (I can't stand cow's milk fyi) and wrote my list of 'must dos' for the week. The most exciting part is today I start a 5 week e-course aimed at sorting out disorganised, flaky twonks like me into confident and organised go-getters. Tall order, but whatever.

Last night I had a long chat to my dearly loved best friend in the whole world, Melanie (that's her above, trying to look artfully contemplative but really dreaming about a glass of rosé.) I miss her so much and we only see each other once a year nowadays. We have been friends for about 20 years, and shared so much. One of the things that you can never prepare for when you move to another country is how much you really, really miss your friends and family. These past 2 years have been even harder as we have been unable to afford a trip back to England, and we have 2 family weddings coming up in 2010  it's unlikely we will make it to either, and so visitors are a massively exciting treat for us.  Some are frequent visitors, some not so much and some have never been (you bastards!)
Hey you! Yes you! If you ever want to come and visit me you will be most welcome chez nous! If you are coming from England don't forget the teabags and marmite. If you are from elsewhere, let me sample your country's finest offerings. Just remember I'm veggie and I hate cow milk products. Except cheddar.