Back to normal, kind of

 Starting the weekend with good news.

Firstly, in the week after New Year, I got back to my healthy eating plan and I lost over three and a half kilograms (3.6 kg), or eight pounds (8 lb), in weight. This may be a personal record as I don't think I've ever lost so much in a week before. It brings me back to where I was before the Yuletide overindulgence started. 

I got several items of clothing in the sales at a good discount: women's trousers and shirts that are for everyday wear outdoors. The new trousers I'm wearing are so-o-o comfortable in soft jersey material. Men's clothes are never soft and comfortable like this. Why do men put up with that? Also, deep pockets. Why do so many women put up with mini pockets? Even if you've got a handbag, pockets are essential for the items you may need swiftly. So I'm happy with my purchases. Must buy more. 

Interesting to hear of this musical film, Emilia Pérez, with a trans actress that's winning awards. I have made a mental note to go and see it when it shows here. It seems to be dividing trans film critics a bit but I prefer to make up my own mind.

I'm currently reading a novel about LGBT people exiled to an island by Mussolini, based on real events. I'll let you know what I think of it when I've finished.

The festivities are over and I'm always a bit sad to take down the Christmas tree and decorations - I find a bright, cheerful home is good for getting through the shorter, darker days of midwinter here in the northern hemisphere. But anyway, the days are getting visibly longer. And I can't complain as the daytime temperatures outdoors have been around 16C (60F), which is normal for these parts.

I'm annoyed at not having been able to take any photos this year by my Christmas tree. That's mainly been down either to timing or to dealing with a leak that's required other persons to be in my home so, you know, stealth mode. There's more to the leak than a neighbour's burst pipe, though. I think he may be the catalyst for a forthcoming post about what to do about difficult politicians, for he is one. They seem to be increasingly popular!

 

A dip in the archives

I haven't dipped into the archives for ages. Appropriate to today's theme, this was me all wrapped up waiting for a train to take me to the sales in London in 2010. I miss those grey suede boots as they were warm and comfortable. I don't miss the grey skies.

Have a good weekend.

Sue x