What a beautiful day it was today! \u00a0I ventured out in the afternoon to post my tax self-assessment 2013-2014 (I know! \u00a0Very late!) and it was glorious, with tomorrow being even better if the weather forecast is to be believed. \u00a0I actually wore cut-offs and a thin blouse that are usually left behind in Avocado Cottage. \u00a0They found their way into the suitcase last week by mistake, but very glad I am, too, that they did! \u00a0I bought myself a bunch of beautiful daffodils. \u00a0I think in a previous life I must have been Welsh because although I adore the red rose of England, I just love daffs. \u00a0Today’s bunch are bright yellow with double yellow and orange centres. \u00a0Just gorgeous, they’ve added a beautiful splash of colour to my rather neutral-toned living-room.<\/p>\n
The week since I’ve been back has flown by and the next couple of days are also busy with rehearsals for The Vagina Monologues and meetings about a future stage production and with the writer and protagonist of a short film who has asked me to direct it. \u00a0I was knocked out by this because I can totally relate to the script and subject matter. \u00a0Exciting times!!<\/p>\n
I’ve seen a bit of TV; I caught a bit of Rip-Off Britain yesterday morning which was really interesting. \u00a0They were looking at the calorific content of alcohol and asking whether bottles should show what it is. \u00a0They filmed a netball team in West London who all considered themselves to be healthy because they ate well and did exercise. \u00a0It turns out that what they drank after training and matches was the equivalent of eating eight doughnuts a week. \u00a0Apparently there are more calories in a large glass of white wine than in a chocolate and custard doughnut. \u00a0I also like Rip-Off Britain because it’s presented by three mature women who are glamorous, professional and great at their jobs.<\/p>\n
I’ve also had a bit of a Poldarkfest, catching up on the episodes I missed while I was away. \u00a0I just love it! \u00a0I think it’s very well cast and very well acted. \u00a0Aidan Turner is sooooooo dashing as Ross Poldark. \u00a0I think the hero of my next novel will be called Ross. \u00a0Ross Idris.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
What a beautiful day it was today! \u00a0I ventured out in the afternoon to post my tax self-assessment 2013-2014 (I know! \u00a0Very late!) and it was glorious, with tomorrow being even better if the weather forecast is to be believed. … Continue reading