3 weeks to go

Today is three weeks until the marathon. Three little weeks. And unfortunately my legs aren't having any of it. I had to take about three weeks off training to rest what I think was shin splints in my left leg about two months ago. Thankfully it got better and I was able to do the half marathon training race. Now my right leg is really painful, even when I walk on it *fingers crossed* It'll get better this week so I can my all important last few runs in.

Here's a few inspirational pictures to keep me going for the moment

I hope you've all had a lovely weekend.

Take care,
Kirstin xxx

Spring Saturday

Good morning everyone. Today is a lovely bright Saturday morning, once again reminding me that Spring is almost here. I put a simple pink ribbon around my vase to brighten it up too

Now I just need to pick up some flowers to fill it.

I've also been buying a lot of wool recently. I've found a shop that sells it fairly cheap and thought i'd stock up

I've built a good base collection now I think for some little projects I've got underway.

Today I'm off to the Stitch and Craft Show in Kensington Olympia, London. I don't really know what to expect from it, but it'll be a lovely day with the girls regardless. I hope you all have a lovely Saturday, whatever you're up to.

Take care,
Kirstin xx

Knitting project 1 complete

As some of you might remember David's birthday was back in February. I was knitting him a scarf...which looked like this on his birthday:

Finally I have managed to finish it, and David looks very happy with it

I couldn't get great photos of the stitching - this was the best I could do

I cast on about 25 stitches and then did two rows of knit stitch, and then two rows of purl over and over again. I love knitting and have another project underway which I shall post on here soon.

I hope you're all having a good week.

Take care,
xxxx

Homemade smoothies

I went a bit mad with buying fruit in the last few weeks, and there's only so much two human beings can eat!It's just been sitting there for the last few days as I haven't been able to face any more and then I remembered that I invested in a hand held blender. Welcome homemade smoothies.

My first one looked a little like sick I have to admit. I did take a photo but seemed to have deleted it in disgust!

My second attempt looks more pleasing to the eye

To make it I simply added a handful of black seedless grapes, 2 nectarines and 4 kiwis and then blended. I'm sitting drinking it as I type this and it's lovely!!

I've just got back from work, so no pancakes for me, but I hope you've all enjoyed yours if you've had them.

Take care,
xxx

Bits and bobs

Sorry I haven't been posting for a while. I've been busy entertaining in the new flat, with one of my best friends back from Portugal briefly, and then my parents. But in between, I've managed to find the time to get a few bits and bobs.

I've been looking for a nice utensil holder and found this the other day:

I thought it was very cute, and brightens up our kitchen, and only 79p! Bargain!

My parents were very kind and bought this for our new flat:

I'm not quite sure what to do with it. My mum suggested putting sweets in it, but I dont think that would do anything to help my waste line. I'm thinking maybe potpourri or lovely bright stones, but I'm not sure. If anyone has any ideas I'd love to hear them.

And finally, I know Christmas is a long way away, but I couldn't resist these

They are some awesome Santa's waiting to be put on some lucky person's present, or decorating a card, and some lovely little santa pegs. And the best thing about buying christmas things at this time of the year is that they are all reduced! Now to find a safe place for them until Christmas...one that isn't so safe I forget it.

I hope you are all well.

Take care,
Kirstin xxx

All things micro

I love micro pigs. I love their little noses, the way they scuttle about and just how utterly adorable they are

I've spent a vast amount of time looking at what you need to look after a Micro pig (or a pair as you don't want them getting lonely) How much they cost to get and keep. They are pretty pricey (around £650 each) but then, at my estimates would then only cost around £40 per month and I think it would be sooooooooo worth it.

Ok, I might not put them in wellies. But I would hug them and keep them safe and warm and well fed!

Apparently I talk about micro pigs rather a lot at work as my friend Gemma bought me these on the micro theme

It was very lovely of her, and they are delicious - I'm tucking into them as I'm writing this. I don't know why things are so much cuter when they're mini, or micro, but they are.

These are just to prove a point. And because they are adorable.

If you've got any lovely pictures of things that are micro, or simply adorable, I'd love to see them.

Take care,
xxx

This weekend

So this weekend I ran my first half marathon race. Yay!! It was the Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon. We had to get up about 5.30am to leave at 6.30. We got there in plenty of time to register, get ourselves warmed up and use the facilities ( I say we as my other half suffered with me!). We positioned ourselves near the back and off we went. It was a stupidly hilly course - people were walking up the hills in the first mile, but we made it round. We ran for the first 7 miles and then the hills got the better of us and we ran/walked the rest. Our time wasn't amazing, but we got round and considering the state of my shins two weeks ago that in itself is pretty amazing I think.

I took the day off today to recover and relax. Instead I've kept myself very busy. But I did pop down to John Lewis on Oxford Street and discovered they have an amazing haberdashery section - it's brilliant!! So I picked up some new knitting needles as I broke my last ones. All in all a lovely and satisfying weekend.

I hope you all had a great weekend, whatever you got up to. Please let me know.

xx