Guitar

Joe picked up my guitar and taught himself a couple of chords.  I helped him a bit.  He also made up a bass riff.  He is very clever.  He has picked it all up like a natural.  This is all super good as I always knew he had these musical beans in him, so now our dreams of making music and being in a band together really can come true.  We've had a band name for years...

PS.  From today, I'm going to title each day with a word to reflect its essence for me, rather than a number, as the numbers have got a bit boring.

PPS.  Don't forget to share the best of your day on this blog...

Day 14

1.  We celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary.  This included a lazy morning, a walk on Hampstead Health and an Indian takeaway.
2.  I am blessed.

Day 13 - Addendum

My cousin Shauna achieved great results in her GCSEs.  She has had a very tough few years, so this is all the more a significant achievement.

Day 13

1.  Met my new 2nd cousin, Henry George Mathieson, for the first time.  He is very cute.  And looks like a freaky combination of all the Mathieson men I know.  Added bonus - also got to hang out with his mum and dad, Ben (cousin) and Claire (cousin in law).  Note - Henry doesn't look freaky at all.  He is gorgeous.
2.  Saw the Rude Britannia exhibition of British comic art since 1500 at the Tate Britain
3.  Ben wondered whether Granny Peg would be having a party for her 90th next year, and, if so, whether it would include a replay of the "incident" at her 80th party - she got drunk on Guiness, fell in a flower bed in my dad's garden, then tried to blame it on my Uncle's over-zealous dancing with her!  Reminiscing about this always makes me laugh so hard.
4.  Had a jolly evening out with Seb and Elaine, which involved good food at Petek's Turksih restaurant.  They are good company.  And inspiring.

(note to self - the process of writing this blog has made me realise that many of the things that make me happy involve food).

Day 12

1.  Had croissant and chocolate berliner for breakfast
2.  Woke up to a lovely sunny morning whilst flat sitting for Emma and Pete in Crouch End
3.  Had a good discussion with the woman at the CND stall at Crouch End shops
4.  Learned how to make and then tasted delicious cocktails at Erin's hen do.
5.  Met some interesting and inspiring women at Erin's Hen do.  Including her little dog Ella!

Day 11

1.  On my day off, I didn't spend all my time doing "jobs" and I didn't feel guilty
2.  We had "Spanish tea", one of my faves.  This involves getting some nice fresh crusty bread, manchego cheese, cheddar (not very spanish), a selection of cold cured meats and sun-dried tomatoes, laying it all out on the table, then eating it.  This was followed by the newly initiated "polish pudding" which involves getting a berliner and other interesting creamy pastries from Kani shop across the road (where I get my bread) and then eating that.
3.  It is our 2 year wedding anniversary weekend so the above is all in aid of this special time.
4.  On the drive to London, I saw a big orange moon.
5.  Popped to Seb and Elaine's to pick up the keys to Emma and Pete's flat and ate one of Elaine's famous cupcakes.  It was really good.  I was relieved, because I didn't want it to be crap and pretend it wasn't.

Day 10

1.  I had a fruitful day at work
2.  I think I made a difference today - I got to help a dear friend who has helped me.  This is v good in my book.
3.  I chewed the fat with my Dad, including such issues as the need to start a new political party and/or a revolution.  How do you go make a start with these things?  That's what we'll talk about next time.
4.  I spoke to my Uncle Andy, which doesn't happen enough.