Do I really look/seem that helpless?!

Yes. I’m going alone. I do have friends there. I couldn’t be a lone person for any length of time. I’d get bored and go crazy.

My sisters and I celebrated Mothers Day by taking Mum out to Little and Friday for lunch. Mum’s a keen fan on anything rustic and country-kitchen so she absolutely loved it. We drank coffee, ate brioche and cream filled donuts, and laughed at all that’s happening in each others’ lives. Then we squeezed in a spot of shopping, where we bullied my youngest sister into writing her number on a receipt for a flirty salesman.

Other than a lovely day with my Mum and sisters, I spent the weekend dining with friends, drinking with friends, shopping, getting my hair done (no more greys!!!!) and getting my nails polished. All around bliss.

I was also quite surprised, as even though I gorged myself on the above pictured donut (drool worthy!!) I managed to get my ass into a pair of skinny  jeans that I bought at Easter! This morning I weighed myself, as I do every Monday morning, and I’m the lightest I’ve been in as long as I can remember. You know when you’re on that weight loss high and all you want to do is keep eating healthy and exercise? I’m there.

I’m halfway through Six Weeks to OMG, and while people have criticized it I can see how parts of it work and make sense. I’ve started the skipping breakfast plan. I know, I know, people are going to tell me it’s bad, don’t do it. But I am. It’s working. Instead of feeding my body, it is forced to dive into it’s already pre-stocked refrigerator – my ass. Then at lunch it’s back to normal and I munch down on a tuna/chicken salad and fruit. Of course, I don’t want anyone to take from my blog that I’m telling you skipping breakfast will make you lose weight. No. I suggest you read the book if you want to know more.

My tummy is starting to grumble now, time for a long, black coffee. It’s also kind of achy. Too much planking during ad breaks last night.

More food? I know, and I’m sorry. But right now I’m not dating or getting laid (I’m having a break until London) so we move to my next passion: food.

Tonight I whipped up lemon and herb crusted lamb (rump) with garlic and sage potatoes, with a side of rocket with parsley and lemon.

People always request recipes so here it is:

Potatoes:
Peel spuds and throw into a bowl, drizzle with oil, crushed garlic, sage and a pinch of salt. Bring out your inner JamieO and mix and massage them until they’re well coated. Tip into a roasting dish and throw into an oven at 220*C.

Lamb:
In a bowl mix breadcrumbs, chopped parsley and lemon rind. Smother the lamb (I used rump, but really you could use any) in dijon mustard and then coat in the herb-crumbs. Pop them into the oven after the potatoes have been in 10-12 minutes as you don’t want your lamb overcooked.

Veges:
Anything you fancy.

Tip: let the lamb sit for five minutes before serving.

Enjoy with a glass of your favourite red!

Bruchetta with roast pumpkin, salami, feta, onion, mozzarella, fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic.

Cue all the lovely roast pumpkin with garlic and rosemary. Pumpkin, butternut and squash are so cheap right now. This pumpkin was especially cheap: free, from the garden.

This batch of golden orange goodness was served up with schnitzel and a side of rocket salad with a vinaigrette dressing.

I had a catch up last night with a girlfriend from university and it was nothing like that. She was fantastic. We literally did not stop yapping about life, events, and of course those odd car-crash mutual friends we share. You all do it. Don’t judge. She often pops by my blog and told me she’s not impressed when there’s no gossip to catch up on. It was so lovely to see her in person though, and share the stories properly. She heard of my heartbreaks in the past year, my travels and future plans and I heard of hers. It was so inspirational! These are the people you need in your life and I’m sorry we hadn’t caught up sooner. We’ve booked in a coffee/beach walk date for this Sunday and I’m thoroughly looking forward to it.

During one of our relationship topics we veered off into the topic of the five languages of love. What an eye opener. She explained to me the basics of the five types; Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service and Physical Touch. Of course I took the wee quiz they have on the website, but was correct on my assumption of which of the five I would be: Physical Touch. I reflected on the men I’ve been with and they’ve all been completely different. I questioned her on the importance of finding someone who matched your language. She stated quite simply; you don’t need to match, you just need to understand what language your partner is, and vice versa. Relationship gold.

I’d like to retreat to here, drink glasses of soda and lime with clinking ice cubes and write naughty novels.

Source.

While I don’t completely agree with this quote from Ms Moss, she does have a point.

In the weeks where I eat healthy and run daily I feel amazing. The last two weeks this has been the case and I’ve lost a few kilos in the process.

Clothes look better, people comment, fitness is improved and overall I feel fantastic.

Of course I’m taking the healthy road, not starving myself to be skinny. That’s perhaps where the wording could be improved, and what everyone throws a small tanty about.

All I know is, right now with how fantastic I’m feeling this week, I would not give it up for a pie. Even though I do, in fact, love pies.

Just when everything is peachy, it’s like the universe saying; “Bron! get down off your cloud and back to reality.”

That’s how I’m rolling today.