I’ve been missing in action this week not really for any reason other than the need to sleep, work and generally have a life getting in the way.

So in list form:

I’ve had a really sore back for the last couple of weeks, it only hurts if I stand up, sit down or move. Not fun and making me quite grumpy.

Now have some over the counter pain killers that make my face go numb and make me slightly manic. Not sure if they help my back at all

Job is getting busy, the one person in our team of three is leaving tomorrow, she is going onto bigger and better things, leaving me as the most experienced person in the team with all of 6 weeks in the job. My new mantra is ‘this is an opportunity, not a problem’

I survived my first major meeting – go me…

John and Matt are coming to London, finally! They are staying with Jo so I will get to see her and Ms T too, this is the definition of a win/win.

Matt in Cote D'Ivoire

In fact this weekend is a bit of an American adventure, John and Matt on Saturday and lunch with Maxanne, Danielle and Murphy, with Max’s parents who are visiting from Boston. It will be nice to meet them but honestly, I’m really looking forward to some Murphy time!!

Murphy and her Mommy

This of course does mean that I’ll miss Grace. Which is sad because it looks interesting and I don’t feel like I’ve seen anyone since the Christmas party. This is one of the drawbacks of worship being monthly rather than weekly..hey ho..

Having nice clothes is expensive. This week, I’ve spent a lot of money (for me) on clothing maintenance and adjustment. Not complaining or boasting, just pointing out that life was cheaper when I didn’t care so much about how I looked.

I got to the gym this week, bad back not withstanding. Which is good because I’ve had mad chocolate cravings this week, I haven’t really resisted them and the fact that it’s nice dark chocolate doesn’t make it good for me.

I made grenadine this week, which is amazing in a Ward Eight. Both recipes can be found on Domestic Sluttery and are very good.

In two weeks time I’m spending the day with Oli – so Ben and Lu can celebrate their 8th year together as grown ups.

And in the same weekend seeing Ryan…’cause he’s 27 this month, yep I feel old but at least he’s useful nowadays, he puts up pictures and everything.

Right time for bed….one more day and it’s the weekend.