hey, i know i've done nothing but moan about boring old blighty, but well, i am a woman and totally allowed to randomly change my mind and contradict everything i've moaned about ;o)
alright, it's still pretty bleak in winter... but summer is a different matter, because........
THE FESTIE SEASON IS HERE!
and oh yes, we do it so well. it's been truly fantastic (and i'm glad to say not over yet). once again the feathers, glitter, warpaint, smiles, and even sunshine have been out in force... read more

playing the drums on the beach at midnight, bellydancing, appreciating people, learning to crochet why not?, and yes, painting coconut shells.
don't get me wrong. i'm not workshy. i'm just englandshy.
i'm overdosing on the media brainwashing - everywhere i look its, lipsoction, a face-lift, botox, hair extensions, false nails, fat sucked out of parts of your body and injected into other parts for no particularly good reason. what happens if you say no? you face will fall apart. you'... read more

it's been a very, very long winter.
stuck in the uk.
i've been buried in a void of sms, overpriced newspapers full of depressing news (most of which is far from the truth anyway), sky television, too many clouds to enjoy the full moon, and not enough smiles.
BUT spring is here. and it's heartening to see lots of vivacious colours in the fields and a smidge of sunshine (once a week). i'm patting myself on the back for enduring the first whole winter in england for many years.... but i won'... read more