the week that was

My dear blog,

I have been ignoring you. Life last week was very eventful and I just didn't have the energy & discipline to get round to posting anything.

The Fiancé got into a bad accident last week - all I want to say here is that I am so very, very thankful he is okay. Very minor bruising, mild whiplash but everything (physically) is okay. The entire week was spent at police stations, car workshops and generally wading through the red tape of insurance and everything else. In between, we managed to squeeze in visits with friends before he took off again.

Also it is finally, inevitably, the last month of the year. I always look forward to Christmas and this year, I also am quite looking forward to The Fiancé being back home in a few weeks time. This time he'll be home for a longer period of time (hopefully, touch wood, throw salt, and twirl three times over).

In other news, I have recently grown fond of Thea Gilmore and have just borrowed all six CDs from The Fiancé's collection and will proceed to listen to all of them thoroughly. I also discovered a new cafe/restaurant which I had high hopes but they crashed and burned upon seeing the color of the first latte that I ordered. Desserts there are good, although on the pricey side for the size. My favourites so far are the banana loaf with caramel cream and walnuts and lemon tart. The decor there is industrial chic with witty coffee-related posters, which I love.

I've also noticed I've started drinking coffee and craving it again, after many years of abstinence. It's a bit worrying, I have been drinking a cup of coffee every day recently!

This week is going to be a week focusing on myself, my dear Hugo and Bucky (whom I feel terribly guilty for not spending time with them last week), and sorting out The Fiancé's car matters.

I've also applied for another job, which I hope I get, as the location is good, and the role looks promising, and hope I start in January - that would be a great start to the new year :)

In the meantime, this Christmas looks like a austere one as I don't have disposable income to spend on presents for friends and family. I do so love Christmas shopping with the carols and the jolly, warm vibes in the air. I'm making do with creating wishlists from online window shopping so that I get the feeling/satisfaction of shopping without the guilt and expense!