Saturday, 29 September 2012
a Week in Instagrams
Friday, 21 September 2012
On The Move
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Why Everyone Must Meet Barfi!
Sunday, 16 September 2012
Fifty Shades #2
So, the expected occurred and book #1 had me curious enough to dive straight into #2. Fifty Shades Darker, isn't it? Inaptly named if you ask me 'cause it's definitely the sweeter, soppier, more fairytale like one of the two. Fifty Shades Lighter, if you ask me. (Girls, as an aside, I know we're all reading this thinking awwwww, if only... but STOP. STOP right now. I mean billionaire entrepreneur with time for email banter... pshhht, yeah, sure.)
But I've had enough of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele for now - in fact I'd had enough half way through book 2 (We get it, they have S*X!) I'm not ruling out reading it eventually as it does make for light-hearted, escapist reading, often exactly what you need just before bed; just taking a break to start on The Celestine Prophecy as recommended by a friend. So far so good. Watch this space.
xxx
But I've had enough of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele for now - in fact I'd had enough half way through book 2 (We get it, they have S*X!) I'm not ruling out reading it eventually as it does make for light-hearted, escapist reading, often exactly what you need just before bed; just taking a break to start on The Celestine Prophecy as recommended by a friend. So far so good. Watch this space.
xxx
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
What Sim Ate
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Nine Eleven, Of Course
Yes, I'm a bit predictable (bar the week-long silence, what was that all about?!) but you can't get to 9/11 and not sense that residual regret for what happened and of course what ensued. A friend posted a fabulous status today and I really thought, "you know what, she's so right".
"Eleven years ago today I remember not understanding the significance of this event. A plane crash thousands of miles away meant little to me. Now, I understand how this day impacted all our lives and how we are all shaped by its consequences. We remember."
The Tribute in Light is a huge reminder of what we lost, collectively, that day. Loss is a funny one to deal with too, because most of the time we only realise what's gone when it's already too late.
On the flip-side though, 11th of September also marks the birth of solidarity - of realisation that no matter how hard we're hit, we have to move forward. So that's why I'm here today; it's my new start too - finally getting used to the madness in the office but seriously missing my time with my beloved blog. Of course now that I've waffled on for ages, I'm going to part with you at this point - but I will be back tomorrow with lots of pretty (/drool-tool) pictures. Later this week, book review(s), recipes and random escapades.
Until next time ;)
xxx
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
a Nine to Sixer
It's official. The ninetosix has gobbled up me and my propensity to blog. Well, that and uni prep, job #2, trying to keep fit, maintaining some semblance of a social life and of course the ever-persisting struggle to keep at least 1 square metre 1 square cm of my bedroom floor visible (trust me, mess just seems to... make itself :/). The battle I'm losing? Spending some time here, on my little corner of the WWW. I've been getting used to the new rhythm of my life, settling in to new routines with new people. But I'm here now, half apologetic, half energetic, rearing and ready to go. Book reviews, food reviews, two planned city breaks and maybe some more to share - for now though (give me a break, it's 6 in the morning!), that will be all.
xxx
Sunday, 2 September 2012
Tapas at La Tasca
Can you imagine, me, Fat Girl Sim (yeah, not funny, I know), who eats anything (read everything, literally) under the sun [dead animals aside], having tried tapas only once in my life? Why? Search me.
Note, the first encounter being at Pinchito in Old Street, when Tapas and I made passionate love during one long, lazy, two hour session (Friday - long lunches where I worked at the time). Aceitunas y Almendras tostadas, tortilla de patatas y escalivada... sabroso, delicioso! Oh, sorry. That would be olives and toasted almonds, classic spanish omelet and roasted vegetable salad to us British folk. What kept me away so long? No clue.
Tapas and I were reunited in the middle of last week at the very lovely La Tasca in Watford. Oh and I also saw a very old (as in known her long, she isn't old!) friend. But nah, I'm all about the food ;) I had my first paella, like EVER, and I LOVED it. Huge, vast menu, lots of sangrias to choose from and best of all, not indecently expensive (*ehem*Pinchito*ehem*). Rumour has it they're closing down soon though so I'd hurry on over.
Enjoy!
xxx
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