Friday, 16 January 2015
Checking In: January
Making : My #hexieaday and granny square gilet, I blogged about them here
Cooking : My newly discovered go to recipe is 'Cheat's Macaroni' (that's what I've named it anyway!): Pasta, Creme Fraiche, Stilton and Broccoli.
Drinking : Lots of tea.... caffeine dependent at the moment
Reading: 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte. I am so glad I am not a Victorian.
Wanting: To be more motivated
Playing: Darts, C got his way and has installed his darts board in the study
Wishing: That the thesis was over... I know it's all in my hands but I seem to lack the motivation/inspiration completely!
Enjoying: Slightly longer days
Waiting: For Spring
Liking: The hexagonalong (not sure if that's strictly the term, but it is what I will call it :))
Considering: Going back to Pembrokeshire in April, I need some seaside time
Watching: The Tudors. I am a bit of a self-confessed history geek, but the inaccuracies are really annoying me, they're unnecessary! It's good for entertainment though.
Marvelling: Michelle's blanket, the colours and concept are awe-inspiring!
Smelling: Banana Bread. I made some more:)
Knowing: What 'Slipped Disc' is in German, it came up the other day and I was so proud of my random knowledge!
Sorting: The mandatory pile of paper that seems to inhabit my desk
Buying: Nothing - I'm still being good!
Getting: Back into the swing of things
Disliking: The news from France last week, there is too much hatred in the world
Opening: Lots of links to crochet projects I don't have time to do
Feeling: Really tired, sleep is evading me at the moment
Snacking: On Snackajacks, they are oh so addictive
Wishing: My poor Nana would start to get better, she's been in and out of hospital since October now
Hearing: Classic FM, I've started working with it in the background, it's marginally less distracting than other music as I don't try to sing a long quite as often!
Wishing you all a happy rest of the month,
Until Next Time,
Helen
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I have never actually read Jane Erye...but I have watched a couple of the movie versions. So dark and mostly depressing. But I love the ending so I continue to watch them. OH MY GOSH!! Michelle's blanket is awesome. Going this afternoon to buy some yarn! It is super cool. Have a great day!
ReplyDeletehehe glad you like the blanket! i'm really enjoying the book despite the depressing aspect which is good :) Hope you got some nice yarn!!
DeleteHi Helen, I love your list! I too never read Jane Erye. Thanks for being so sweet and for stopping by today. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteJulie
Hi Julie, I'd recommend it ;) have a great week!
DeleteGreat list Helen! I'm waiting to spring too! Have a fabulous week end!
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping in, hopefully not long now!! have a great week :)
DeleteIs there anything that smells more wonderful than banana bread? I always put chocolate chips in mine ...if you haven't tried it give it a go, you won't look back! X
ReplyDeleteit really does smell great :) now that sounds like an amazing tip - thanks! next time I have some overripe bananas that is my plan! X
DeleteBanana bread?? That sounds yummy! : ) My best wishes to your Nana, I really hope she gets better soon...
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend! xx
Thanks Valentina much appreciated :) have a great week xx
DeleteJane Eyre is my favourite book! I even did a project on the Brontes when I was at college.
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying it! It's a very good read :)
DeleteI'd forgotten about classic fm, very relaxing and easier to switch off to. Hope your Nan starts to get, and stay , better soon
ReplyDeleteJillxo
Thanks Jill :) I've now become so accustomed to classic fm i seem to be in a constantly drowsy state :S x
DeleteI wished I liked banana bread, it's ideal for using up manky bananas isn't it. Mine tend to languish in the freezer for whizzing up in a porridge drink. On the whole January sounds nice and perky for you. xx
ReplyDeleteOooh now that's a great idea - we've got some in the freezer I don't know what to do with! xx
DeleteI hope the best for you too ! Thanks for your thoughts for France .... Hugs !
ReplyDeleteThanks Geraldine, hope all's well :) x
DeleteI love the name hexagonalong! I hope that your Nan improves as the spring comes along! We are in a similar boat and it isn't nice is it. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy - thinking of you, it's a really tricky boat to be in, ironically not one you want rocking though :s xx
DeleteHello from Italy,I like your blog and your works...best wishes for new year!!I hope your nana come ho me soon!!I m also reading a book about life of Bronte sister!!!
ReplyDeletehi Gabri! Thanks for dropping by, your blog is beautiful, I love your makes :) hope you're enjoying your book :)
Deletehello helen,
ReplyDeletei like jane austen from time to time. your little hexagon looks wonderful.I love banana bread, it smells wonderful and taste so good!
my best wishes for your nan!!
have a nice weekend my friend,
love regina
hey Regina, thanks v much :) hope all's well and you're having a lovely week xx
DeleteMy husband would be over the moon if we put his dart board up somewhere in the house. I'm less keen. I love the look of your mini-hexie a day project, that's going to be gorgeous. xx
ReplyDeleteHehe it was a hard won battle for him! My plan is that hopefully next house we'll have a garage we can put it in or something :S xx
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