How funny is that...after almost 3 weeks of no message, suddenly man gets use of his thumb back and sent txt. Honestly.

Have checked out the intracacies of the New York marathon and am definitely on for that! So, get your arms ready for reaching deep into your pockets to give me some dough!

If global warming is not to blame for the bizarre weather over the past 10 days, I don't know what is. We've gone from snow, to warm summer sun, and then yesterday the most amazing hail shower I've ever seen!! Felt particularly sorry for some joggers who were clearly in some pain a they failed to shelter from the marble sized ice drops, but not sorry enough to offer them a space in the car, and I have to admit to laughing at them! Sorry!

I'm much happier today. Promise! The sun has been shining and I've had another day at home to do more journo stuff,some work and been tot he gym again! My, I will be fit. I have finally decided (well, probably!) that I'm going to do the New York Marathon in November. I know I will probably regret it and may die in the process, but what a way to go. And anyway, I've never been to NY!!

Spoke to Debs about engagement. She is over the moon. Guess that's what 3 months in Iraq does to a bloke! Lovely news.

Been chatting with nice guy called Craig on DD today. We've even had to send 2 messages at a time because we've been running out of space. Time for next stage....personal e-mail address!!

Actually going out to work tomorrow. I know, it's a shame. How will I cope??!!

What is it with my friends at the moment??!! There must be something in the water! I only keep in touch with 2 really good friends from school, one got engaged 2 weeks ago, and now the other one is joining her too!!

So I feel totally on the shelf. I am happy for them both, honest. Deb & Chris have been together for years, and she really loves him. Touch of the green eyed monster, that's all. I'll get over it. Eventually.

I positively bounced out of bed this morning, with the prospect of yet another date. OK, I'm lying. I was quite unenthusiastic really. He looked OK on his pic and matched my criteria (clinical isnt' it?!), but our phone conversations left me thinking he sounded a bit, wel.....gay! I know he couldn't be, he is afterall actively looking for a woman, but an ifeminite voice was not what I was expecting.

In reality, he was friendly and apart from laughing a bit too much and slight twitch (no humped back though, thankfully!!), he was fine. Let's not get too excited, I wasn't bowled over. Mr 'no txt' man did bowl me over, just he turned out to be useless!! Perhaps there is a lesson there, but I'm not prepared to learn it yet!

Today I cannot deny that the events of Madrid have been on my mind, as I'm sure on many others. I was only there on New Years Day. For a capital city it didn't appear to be too full of itself, like maybe Paris, instead it allows you to take it at face value. The architecture is impressive and the people seemed charmed, or maybe they were still nursing their hangovers from the previous nights festivities! There are tranquil places, even in the center, where you could sit and watch the world go by. Tourists and Madridians (as I believe they are known?) mingled side by side to wander round the palace gardens, and central park. You just can't equate that with yesterdays scenes.

It was just a normal city, now it has seen the worst terrorist attack in Europe. Perhaps it doesn't matter who the perpetrators were, it is of no comfort to the city's morners But for us, sitting here, it coud make a difference. If it is not ETA, then we are all in danger, and the question of 'where next' arises.

It can't stop us doing whatever we want to do. We have more chance of being killed on the roads, but it is scary. We could be shopping one day, or going to work, or seeing friends... Doesn't bare thinking about.

who are you
why are you here
do I know you
what do you fear
have we met before
or chatted online
what do you look like
I bet you look fine
do you like to exercise
or swing a short whip
are you romantic
and like candlesticks
do you like roses
do you like music
are you into rock
or are you into country
long or short socks
do you want forevers
or only one night
do you dream of tomorrow
or only first light
do you want someone taller
do you mind if he's not
do you want some italian
or is elsewhere your lot
do you search for intimacy
and kisses galore
or casual moments
some sun and no more
are you satisfied with your body
do you have a big butt
do you want a boob job
or chocolate walnuts
would you move for love
or only for cash
what moves you honey
what causes a splash
will you be mine forever
or only one night
what do you want
when we turn off the light


OK guys, what the hell do I write in response to this?? Some of these blokes just take the biscuit don't they??!!

Job change situation:
Downshifting is a joy so far. I am back to being my own boss, more than when I was the boss, ironically enough!! I'm at home 'consolidating' what I learnt on last weeks training course. What I don't know about Prostates & what can go wrong with them now is not worth knowing!!!

Man situation: Not only can they not text, they phone you when you least expect them too, and screw you up......again!!! It has gone from "Sorry, no time to see you afterall" to "I've been out shopping and I'm meeting up with some mates later". Plenty of time for them I see. Not bitter, honest!

Friends situation: One couple now complete with no doubt perfect baby. Was compelled to buy decidedly cute outfit from Designer Debenhams to kit out the little mite. Will visit this week (all being well) and report back.
Another friend used 29th Feb to propose to bloke and he accepted. Wedding next summer and I am to be one of 7 bridesmaids. Apparently the best man is single and cute, and being chief bridesmaid, I'd say he's mine!! Only 15 months to go then!!

Health situation: Haven given up caffiene for lent, I am feeling chipper and lively......or is that due to a new job and less stress?? Hard to know!!