It's been a few months since I last blogged, I guess it's because I've been too busy doing anything but ride my bike!!! I spent the whole of October without even turning the pedals once... instead I punished my liver with a bottle of wine every other night and learnt how to walk in rather high heels.
A few people have asked why I've not written anything lately, so now I've got laryngitis and lost my voice completely this is another way for me to communicate with everyone - it's either this, or those I work with will get me on talking overdrive when my voice returns! So to those that read this... here it is!
I started a new job this October, and my daily commute changed from 15mins a day to 2-3hrs a day, depending on how I travel. Good job the jobs a good job! I decided its a good idea to ride to work 3 days a week... it's 30miles, hilly and country roads... and yes I've already slipped on ice! I bought myself a MTB so I can still get to work when (and if) it snows... weather forecast so far says we're having a mild winter - wahey! I'm still riding at the weekends, so currently getting about 12hrs of riding in a week; without feeling like I'm having to fit training in around work thanks to my commute.
The only thing about starting a new job in October, is you haven't quite got to know everyone by the time the Christmas party comes around... and there's the question - to drink, or stay sober. I did drink... like a fish. And ended up dancing with some guy that showed far too much interest which ended with me being rescued by a rather lovely girl I work with. Staying sober at the next outing.
I'm really into Christmas, and protective of my advent calender like you wouldn't believe... but this year I've given half of my advent calender chocolate to my nephew in deals with him to get him to behave... good job he doesn't realise I have two calenders, otherwise he'd have eaten all of it. My sister gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on Monday 5th December, and to make it easier for her and the father to get baby settled in we're looking after Joshua... what is it with wanting "colour book" and "gok-lat" (chocolate) at 2/3/4am? I'm rather sleep deprived, and munching through half a pack of pro-plus every day just to get by.
This December/January I'm being treated to a tattoo that I've wanted for almost 5 years as a gift from my parents and James... it's going to be fairly large, and I'm sure I'll put up pictures when it's done! It's difficult trying to find someone you trust enough to put ink permanently on your body... but then again, my other tattoo says "live for the moment" so I'm booking in with a guy based in Newbury!
And finally - the doors and windows are now fitted to the extension... so no more freezing cold house!!! My bikes have moved into the new room and they're quite settled in... it's only time before they're evicted though.
I think that's enough for one post :)
