Good morning everyone (or afternoon or evening to any readers
elsewhere in space or time, I don't discriminate). It's that
time of the week where I come at you with some inane chatter about
something I did this week! YAY!! And this week is sponsored by the
letter A (totally not a hint about things to come – Ed) as I
spilled an entire pot of dirt over my laptop this weekend and now the
A key doesn't work properly...along with several other keys. I've
been challenged when writing posts but not really physically before.
Oh well, I do enjoy a challenge.
So what am I going to chat about this week? Not much actually, as I have some pictures for you! It's just like when the teachers rolled the tv into the classroom, isn't it? You get to put your head on the desk and go to sleep for a few minutes! A couple of weekends ago, I went home to see my parents (and Ollie, of course. Please see obligatory picture below. He is available for work – Ollie's Agent) and went a little bit of a stroll with Derek and Colin up Cairns Table, a hill near where I live.
Having lived in cities for so long, I often forget how nice the area I grew up in is and this served as a great reminder for me. Having planned this for a while, Colin, Derek and I packed up our gear...ok they brought shoes and water and I brought enough equipment for a 10 day trek through the Andes, and we set off up the hill! And it was beautiful...the hills of Scotland really are stunning when you get near them or on them....just rolling hills as far as you can see, with tranquility all around. Following what is supposedly called a path (though is little more than slightly stepped down grass) we climbed up the hill to the cairn which then gave a beautiful view of the surrounding area despite it being slightly overcast. Finally, we headed back down the hill through what can only be described as 'sodden marshland' and only got slightly lost...result! Below are the pictures from the walk, so enjoy the scenery or nap on your desks. Your choice.
Having earned it, the rest of the afternoon was then spent sitting in the garden with a couple of lagers which then resulted in me getting a little bit burnt. Oops...you forget that the Scottish sun can still burn, so use sun cream!
So, in honour of this walk and to help us remember how great the places we live actually are, I officially (unofficially – Law ed) declare today (29th June) as 'Love where you are day'! The queen gets two birthdays, so why can't I declare a day like this? Exactly! So, on the 29th of June, go out and explore where you live or where you grew up and just remember the good things about it! Though you do need to wit for an entire year now, so maybe just do it anyway.
Pick of the Week
Avenue Q – Have you ever been sitting
on the couch, just sitting thinking that you wish Sesame Street was a
little bit more offensive and racy? No? Er me neither...but if you
ever have, then Avenue Q is for you! Even if you haven't, Avenue Q
is still for you (if you like good comedy). A mix of humans,
puppets and singing, this show covers everything: humour, love,
emotions and puppet sex? If you get the chance, check it out...it's
hugely funny: it had me in stitches from the start. I mean, how can
a show with a set of characters called 'The Bad Idea Bears' be bad?
Music of the Week
This week is the turn of A Perfect Circle - Let's Have a War. It's a little bit more alternative but it's a great track!
Well, that's it from me for this week! Tune in next week for, well who knows? See you then!
So what am I going to chat about this week? Not much actually, as I have some pictures for you! It's just like when the teachers rolled the tv into the classroom, isn't it? You get to put your head on the desk and go to sleep for a few minutes! A couple of weekends ago, I went home to see my parents (and Ollie, of course. Please see obligatory picture below. He is available for work – Ollie's Agent) and went a little bit of a stroll with Derek and Colin up Cairns Table, a hill near where I live.
Having lived in cities for so long, I often forget how nice the area I grew up in is and this served as a great reminder for me. Having planned this for a while, Colin, Derek and I packed up our gear...ok they brought shoes and water and I brought enough equipment for a 10 day trek through the Andes, and we set off up the hill! And it was beautiful...the hills of Scotland really are stunning when you get near them or on them....just rolling hills as far as you can see, with tranquility all around. Following what is supposedly called a path (though is little more than slightly stepped down grass) we climbed up the hill to the cairn which then gave a beautiful view of the surrounding area despite it being slightly overcast. Finally, we headed back down the hill through what can only be described as 'sodden marshland' and only got slightly lost...result! Below are the pictures from the walk, so enjoy the scenery or nap on your desks. Your choice.
Having earned it, the rest of the afternoon was then spent sitting in the garden with a couple of lagers which then resulted in me getting a little bit burnt. Oops...you forget that the Scottish sun can still burn, so use sun cream!
So, in honour of this walk and to help us remember how great the places we live actually are, I officially (unofficially – Law ed) declare today (29th June) as 'Love where you are day'! The queen gets two birthdays, so why can't I declare a day like this? Exactly! So, on the 29th of June, go out and explore where you live or where you grew up and just remember the good things about it! Though you do need to wit for an entire year now, so maybe just do it anyway.
Pick of the Week
Music of the Week
This week is the turn of A Perfect Circle - Let's Have a War. It's a little bit more alternative but it's a great track!
Well, that's it from me for this week! Tune in next week for, well who knows? See you then!
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